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SOUTH NORWALK, CONN .,
TUESDAY.
FEBRUARY 2:1, 1915
Rain tonight and Wednesday.
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The Unity Club, of Norwalk, a re-
cently formed organization, gave an in-
fhrmal dance. last evening, in Rood-
ner’s Hall, Washington street. The
hall was very prettiiy decorated. Hun-
dreds of pennants. mostly of the Unity
League, were hung on the walls, or
suspended from lines across the hall.
There was a very large attendance. 1
guests coming from Springfieldi
Bridgeport, Stamford and New Yorkl
many of the 300 present being from
out of town. Svec‘s string orchestra
provided excellent music. There were
twenty dances.on the program, includ-
ing the member’s march just before in-
termission. and every one was thor-
oughly enjoyed and given enthusiastic
in accordance with the new program I
for the defense of the nation. the Con. A
nectlcut National Guald has been or-
ganized with the natural guard of.
other states into four field armies.
From plans made by the division or
militia affairs, war department, so far
as they can be learned. the entirel
guard or“ this state, in the event of in-
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encores.
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Life.--Had Been lll
led. .
Charles H. Bradley.
four years. son of Mr. 'and Mrs.
Charles A. Bradley, shortly before
four o'clock. yesterday afternoon, com-
mitted suicide in the bedroom of his
home, No. 33 Chestnut street. Second
district. by taking strychnine.
Mr. Bradley was mentally depressed.
and had been for some time. and was
not responsible for the deed. He ban
”n
aged twenty-
'l‘llose who had charge of the
cessful affair were as follows.
Ofiicers of the Unity League—AA
Kolll1,cbalrn1al1;il. Scherer.
chailmun; S. Kantor, treasurer;
Schimerling, secretary. »
Trustees—F. Jacoby,i. Joel, M. Na-
\nsky.
Committee
ll.
of
suc-.
vice
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been in failing health for some time
A past and this proved a source of great
discouragement.
Several years ago Mr. Bradley had
the misfortune to be on the scene at
the time the huge railroad watering
Atank, on South Main street burst ale
1 was caught in the swirling debris and
Arrangements—«Vim: swept along South Alain street in theA all Sides this nomine-
vaslon, is' to be assigned to duty along liam K Finkler. chairman; ll. Scherer,l- icy water
Since that time his 0h) 31
the 00354 defenses 0A the C0AAAAA“- The t treasurer" Harry B 1‘0"“ secretary. cal condition has not been of the best.
reorganization of the First Separate
Company (colored) into a troop ofcav-
airy. or some other arm of the service i
,which is needed. is rei‘omm’ended. l
The order designates Niantic as the .
mobilization camp. it is understoodl‘
and 011 orders from the war depart- ‘
ment the entire strength of the state
soldiery will be rushed there. An ode
Quote and welldrained camp. amply
provided with subsistence and quarter-
master buildings. sanitary arrange-
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ANCIMM DIEM
DMNENSIIIP DE AXE
ENDS IN MDDDEII
,
, W Hall Fight and Arthur Wil-
:. us-m.M-‘Sllots Into an
. SUFFIELD. Feb. 23.—An argument
aover the ownership of an axe culmin-
ated in murder late Sunday when Ar-
lnstantly killed Jack Munn aged 50.
- After the shooting Wilson walked to
the residence of Hugh M Alcorn. state
' attorney for Hartford county. and is
said to have made a complete confes
thin- Wilson. 28 years old. shotand
H. Scllimerling. A. lsraei, William
T0l9, J. Josem, F. Jacoby. li \‘ev.as. was 1,, the back yard mm”; with his Washington street.
L. Avrick A. Kohn. S. Abrahamson,.l
Sloman
A Mr.
Yesterday afternoon Bradley
father. Leaving him. Mr. Bradley en-
ltered the house, went upstairs to his
Committed Suicide
By Taking Poison
Charles H. Bradley, a Well Known South
Norwalk Young Man, Took His Own
UndoUbfedly His Brain Became Affec-
For Some Time and
The door was broken in, and Dr.
Robert E. Perdue. who happened to be
visiting a neighboring residence, was
hastily summoned. A few minutes ah
ter the doctor’s arrival Mr. Bradley
was dead. The poison was purchased
several days ago by Mr. Bradley.
from a local druggist.
Medical Examiner Samuel H. Hunt-
ington was summoned. rendering his
decision of death due to suicide by
poisoning.
The death proved a profound shock
to the family. as it did. indeed, to the
whole community. Mr. Bradley was 11
popular young man, welldtnown about
town, and had a host of friends in an
sectl0ns of the city. Expressions of
sincere sympathy were expressed on
I At one time Mr. ilradley was a hat:
tor. but retentiy was employed in con.A
Anoally & Bracken's shoe store. on
He is survived by
his parents. one sister. Miss “My E.
Bradley. and a brother. John E. Brad
Floor Manager—William K- h‘inkler.‘ room. locked the door and took the ta. 10- 0
Assistant Floor Manager-A israel.
Reception Committee—The entire
League.
WINDDW CLEANERS CEI
IEMPDIIAIII INlDNClIDN
Judge John Keogh yesterday morn-
ing granted a temporary injunction in
favor of the South Norwslk Window
& House Cleaning 00.. in their suit
against Louis Hirka. of this city. The
case was heard yesterday morning in
ithe City Hall court with Attorney Jo—
sepb J. Linxweiler, of Linxweiler k
,bl-legeman. representing the window
cleaning company. and Attorney John
.1. Ounce. of Mr. Hirka..
It will be remembered that Hirka is
alleged to have made a contract with
the-"- windewrciean'iny company-when
he sold out his cleaning business to
1them to work in their employ for live
years and not engage in a similiar
of the contract.
The matter of a permanent injunc-
tion will probably be heard on the
second Monday in March.
sion. According to Mr. Alcorn, WilsOn
says he shot in self defense, to avoid
Mann and'Wilson lived in the same
:house. owned Iby Munn, on Boston
its'e‘ck street. Two Polanders lived
gwith Wilson. At 4:30 :1. in. yesterday
”Mann and Wilson entered into a
heated argument as to who owned an
. axe Munn had the axe in his hand
, at the time. it is said that Wilson
,1‘went to his trunk, and drew out a
vrshots. One entered the breast; an
5 other pierced the nose and the third
struck near the right temple.
1 .Wilson was yesterday arraigned be-
“ fore Justice Joseph Barr, pleaded not
‘ guilty. waiving examination. and was
“ .held without bail for the superior
eligourt. Wilson appeared almost in-
different to the proceedings and said
{viittle except to plead. He was taken
back to the lockup
meputy Coroner W H. Leela. of En
Held. conducted an. inquest behind
plmetdoors. At the autopsy yesterday
f morning. five bullet wounds were
“ and in Muim's‘body. twa thiouglr’
the liver. two through the heart and
one through the base of the lungs.
”are with which Wilson claims
lulu threatened him when he shot
being struck by an axe. Three shots 1
entered the :body, any One of which'
prt'ibably would have caused death. i
“-revolver of 32 calibre and tired three.
EDDII MEN WDDNDED
TULSA, Okla... Feb. 23.—Four men
were wounded, two probably fatally
in a fusiilade of shots that fol-
lowed an attempt of three men to rob
a gambling house here late last night.
One' of the alleged bandits, who gave
his name as .l. fl. Hahn. and a negro
porter are believed to be fatally woun-
ded. _ .
The men, masked, entered the estab-
lishment and commanded the men in
their‘hands. The command brought a
general exchange of shots.
The uninjured robbers escaped. No
money was obtained.
FEDERAL TBA-DE COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON Feb. 23.4President
Wilson a nominees for membership on
the new Federal Trade Commission
were up for consideration at a meet-
ing today of the .Senate interstate
Cdmtnerceflommission. Prospects of
oppodltion on the part of Republican
senators to some (if the nominees may
prevent their confirmation during the
present session of Congress. The Aop-
regular. Republicans were named.
line of business. The claim was made1
that Hirka did not live up to his part'
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the room. more than 100, to hold up
position is based upon the fact that no .
A tal poison. Shortly after the elder Mr.
Bradley investigated. "1' ve taken poi
Ason!” was the young man 5 answer to
his father‘ s anxious questioning
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Ggorglsnna Oomstock,
Main street.
of South
through her ” attorney,
suit against F. J, Scam. of thTs'city.
in which obtains an injunction and
8500 damages.
It is alleged in the complaint that
’Mr. Scam, in building an addition to
his factory on Day street, ilas over-
lapped his property by about 7 1-2
efeet, and is driving piles and con-
templating erecting a part of his ad-
dition “on property owned by Miss
Comatock. Miss Comstock also alleges
that Mr. Scam throws refuse of va-
rious kinds on her land.
A temporary injunction, signed by
Judge. Edward M. Lockwood, res-
training M1. Scam from continuing
with the work of erecting his addi-
tion under a penalty of $1,000. has
been served. and attachment papers
have been filed in the Town Clerk's
office by Samuel C. ireland.
The action is returnable to the Town
Clerk of Norwalk on the second Mon-
day in March.
UNDER $l5,000 DDNDS.
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NEW HAVW. Conn" Feb. 23. —-The
Federal Grand Jury had placed before
it today the evidence inthe case otA
Philip Lieberman. alias John Davis,
who was held by United States Com.
missioner Wright in $15,000 bail, on a
charge of counterfeiting. Lieberman
was arrested some time ago by Feder-
al Secret Service officers who raided
a farm house in the little Town of
Marlborough, where it is alleged they
found him surrounded by equipment
used in counterfeiting operations.
The case of Wong Lin, alias Lin AKee.
Acharged with violation of the Federal
law relating to opium. was also ex-
pected to be broguht to the attention
of the grand jury. together with a
number of other cases.
A total of 24 cases were listed on
which opened here today. .
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A good all. pays best in the best
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George H. Vosburgh. has brought;
the docket of the United States court,
1 wlicn‘ulohn Total). n friendiess for-
Funerai services will be held ’l‘hurs-
day morning from St. Joseph“ 5 Church.
at 9 o'.clock interment will follow 11.
ISt. Mary's cemetery.
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A A genuine old-fashioned “hoe down"
Eand barn dance afforded pleasure to
many last evening in Red Men's Hill.
lon West Washington street. The at-
fair was under the auspices‘of the
members of Uncas llayloft. and was
a decided success. Merrism's arches.
tra furnished music for the dancing.
which was enjoyed until a late hour.
Plenty of entertainment made the
evening particularly enjoyable. Ex-
cellent singing was heard from George
Regatta. of Bridgeport. one of that
city's finest soloists, and dances of
by John Fay. also of Bridgeport, an
expert in that line.
. The committee in charge of the
dance. all of whom were in haymak-
er‘s costume. was composed of Harry
Ganung. Harry Tarlov. Edward Finns.
gan, Albert .Cutbill. and John ‘H. Gal-
lagher,
MASHINCIDN’S DllllIIDAl
AI‘IIIE CDDNIIIY CIDD
The Norwalk Country Club housed
gaiety last night, when nearly two
hundred members assembled there to
enjoy a fine supper and dancing. which
lasted into the early hours. it wast
the annual festive occasion in cele-
.bration of washingtons birthday and
the entertainment committee, and
Steward Millard proved enlcient pro
viders. The national colots, red.
white and blue, predominated. and the
unique and tasty favors afforded thel
diners implements which made possi-
ble.- a noisy few minutes prior to the
serving of the supper at 11:30 o'cIOCk.
The music, for the evening was fur-
nished by the WelinitzSteriing orches
tra and the dance hall was overcrowd-
ed during each number
ELECTROCUTION 01‘ WIFE hIUltD-
ERR-R.
ROCIaVIEW, Pit. Feb. 23. —Tho
first execution of Pennsylvania under
the new law substituting the electric
chair for the gallows. took place. in.
the Western Penitenlory here today.
eigncr, paid the extreme penalty for
Another Vessel
Sunk In
lto get his customary amount of fresh
an interesting nature were presented ‘
.records. however. do not give her re-
.Palmer,lsaid here last night that’shc
wife murder.
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WASHINGTQN. Feb. 23.——Up0n the
advice of his physiciannlleprcsentative A
Donovan of Connecticut requested an
indefinite leave of absence which has
been granted. Constant attendance in
Congress since April, 1913. and failure
air and exercise during the past few
weeks has told on the representative
from Connecticut. and about two
weeks ago he developed symptoms
that were the forerunners of severe
organic trouble and placed himself
under the care of a physician. taking
snatches of rest at his omce between
roll calls and taking of votes. .
Saturday. last. he was suffering‘from
his weakened condition and he asked
for the leave of absence which was
granted. He will probably leave for
some of the southern health resorts
in a few days, accompanied by his
daughter. but will remain close enough
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NEW IDNDDN ClIAlI’S
llEEDDAI EDDND
TenderBearing Name of “Theodore
Palmer? is Found in Mid-Ocean
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 23, via Lon-
don, 23.—The Swedish steamer Vala.
which arrived at Esbjerg today from
Norfolk, picked up. in mid-ocean an
iron his boat bearing the name
“Theodore Palmer, New London.“
The American schooner-barge
Theodore Palmer, of New London,
has been engaged in the coal carry-
ing trade between Virginia and New
England ports. Available shipping
cent movements.
NEW LONDON, Feb. 23.—An ofiicial
of the Thames Towboat Company, own-
ers of the schooner-barge Theodora
lost an iron lifeboat in a stormed the
Virginia capes five weeks ago. The
vessel was at that time bound from
a southern port to Providence. A
new lifeboat was procured and the
incident forgotten. ,
The Theodora :Palmer is now at
Fall River. Mesa, unloading a cargo
of coal.
~out injury. Other bombs fell in the garden
iThe Norwegian Ship Regin Sent to
the Bottom of the English Chan- 1
he] by a Submarine or Mine--
Heavy Losses Have Been Re,-
ceived by the Austrians in ,Gal-
icia, Accdrding to Russian Ac— “~
counts, Which, However, Do Not
Agree With Official Statements
From Berlin-«These Tell of Great,
Losses by the Russians Where-
ever Fighting Has Occurred
.'\il()iht‘i‘ vcs ‘(l 1119 sunk today 111 the panel \\ ar zone
by the decree of 1h: (ltl‘llliill \1I111iralt\.Tllc \orgc—
giau stcnnltr chiu “as. sent to tilt bottom in the long-
Iisll Chanel, ‘bv either a submarinc (11 a 111i11c..,
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Heavy 105555 \vermsustaincd b} the Austrians 111 the
statement, claimmg Setteral victories 111 Galicia. 111 North—
cl‘n‘l‘oland also it is said, a successful stand has been
made against the German army which drove the Rus-
sians from East Prussia. These reports are not in agree-
ment, however. With official communications from Berlin
and Vienna. both of which tell of reverses suffered by _‘ l.
the Russians and their loss of a great number of men. '
Artillery engagements have been the distinguishing
feature of activity along the western battle front during
the past 24 hours, with the French claiming the destruc~
tion of heavy German guns at Lombaertzyde and admit—
ting that the City of Rhcims again has been violently
bombarded / I ‘
The only actility in the air has been provided by a
single Zeppelin airship, which dropped bombs on Calms
yesterday, while the only incident of note in commotion
with the submarine blockade has been the safe arrival at:
Liverpool of the Cunard IIne steamer Ordnna from
New York Feb. 13.
Nothing so far has been heard in England of the
two German submarines overdue at Cuxhavc11.conccrn- A
iug whose safety the Germans are anxious.
GENEVA, via Paris. Feb 23.——Gcrmans up to the age
of 48 eligible for service with the Landstrum troops .
have been recalled from, Switzerland, and it is reported '1-
hcrc that those living in other neutral countries also ‘
have been directed to join the colors not later than March
3. Austria likewise has summoned from neutral coun—
tries men of the Landstrum up to the age of 45. The
orrlcr affects 2,000 living in Switzerland.
CALAIS, via Paris, Feb.23, 1:55 a. n1.—V\’ar11ing of
. the approach of the Zeppelin which bombarded this city
yesterday morning was given the scntrics bv the throbb-
ing the engine as it came rapidly from the 51:1 at allicigllt
of about 1000 feet. Tile airship flcw straight across the
city toward the I‘ontinctteStation, dropping no bombs on
the way.
The first mismle fcll when the Zeppchu was abmc the
point where the railroad tracks intersect. It went through
the foot bridge and struck the track leading to Dunkirk.-
Tllc (lirigiblc then rose somewhat higher in- the air and
dropped live bombsvin rapid Succession. All fell in the vi-
cinity of the railroad. One burst in the courtyartlof houses,
close to the grade crossing, demolishing,r a shed and break—
ing windows. The occupants of the houses escaped with-
and on the
'An old man
roof’ot' a little house in the Rue Dognlcn.
A and ‘11 little girl asleep in the garrct and the family, cousis— “A
tin;r of the father,,1nothcr and two children, which occu» '
pied the ground floor of the cottage, were buried in .the
ruins. All were killed, except one child, a baby 5 months
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