. . mas found near his body and the nu
'Iwit‘e of J. W. E. Douglas.
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daily. as the latest local
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MONDAY, APRIL 19. 1915
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday.
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Sensational We of Traffic
'3 Home Made to the .Ilriilge-
port Poles
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RIlMMEN Alli) SlilElliS
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Inc Voting Wooten Ieil Startling
Tale of Plot To Railroad Them
Sensational disclosures of white
slave traffic between Bridgeport and
New York today followed the discov-
ery last, week of two men in the not
of railroading two women to New
York city.
Following gun play between the po-
lice and two men—~one of whom
made good his escapeuloseph Da-
mlnico. aged 19, of 47 Hamilton St...
Bridgeport. was sentenced to jail for
seven months on charges of breach
of the peace, resistance and carrying
concealed weapons. Charges of more
serious nature are threatened. Search
for Mike DeBellu, known at Bridge-
port police heathuartesr its a “bad
man." continued throughout this state
and in New York. DeBella tied af-
ter he and Police Captain John H.
III-gun fell heavily into the street dur
t
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LONDON, April 19.~—Baron Herbert
BBMMRS SUICIDE
Williathelleathofiliie, and
moan liielrniy Given as
$50, 000
SYRACUSE. N. Y... April lib—Theo-
dore Roosevelt and William Barnes
faced each other in the Supreme Court
here today, when Mr. Barnes‘ suit for
libel against the former president was
called for trial. Mr. Barnes and Colo-
nel Roosevelt sat at adjoining tables,
but no look of recognition passed from
one to the other. The room was crowd-
ed to the doors and outside the court-
house a great crowd awaited an op-
portunity to get into the court where
the trial is in progress.
Examinatidn of tolesmen in the
special panel of 75 called for this case
began soon after Justice William S.
Andrews ascended the bench and
opened court.
Colonel Roosevelt who arrived in
court before his opponent. stopped in
the corridor outside the courtroom and
greeted several friends. Then he went.
into the room and took a seat at tho
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A miniature "gang” tight, Saturday
evening. resulted in Officer Milton
Lockwood arresting live, local young
men. They were Franklt‘oy. charged
with breach of the peace, ThomasIFln-
‘negan and Charles 'Williams. charged
with-assault ion It‘rsnk Fay, Edward
Brown, charged with drunkenness and
breach of the peace. and James "Foster,
charged with breach or the peace.
In court, this morning, before, Judge
John Keogh. Finnegan and Williams
were lined each 510; Frank Fay lined
S5, and Edward Brown, 85. The
charge against Foster was united.
Williams and Finnegan were repro-
seuted by Attorney John J. Cohen, and
Attorney Joseph J. Linxweller ap-
peared for Ray.
Roosevelt and Barnes
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Libel Case
Starts in Syracuse:
The Ex-Presideni Will Conlend That He
Acfed Without Malice and in the in-
terests of Good Government
table reserved for his counsel.
When Mr. Barnes arrived in court
he took it“chnir at his counsel's table.
Colonel Roosevelt was sitting with his
back toward his opponents. To all out-
ward appearances neither was aware
that the other was anywhere near.
Each aidegwas informed by the court
that they would be allowed six per-
emptory challenges. The first tater
man examined was James Crego, a
farmer of Onondaga. a village near
Syracuse. He was examined by Wil-
liam L Barnes. of Syracuse, one of
Colonel Roosevelt's counsel. Crego, in
reply to questions, said that notwith‘
standing the “political prominence
heretofore" of either one or both of.
the principals in the action he would
judge the case upon its merits Nor
would the foot. he said that the de-
fendant had been president of the
United States and governor of New
York would influence his mind.
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«some», last Sator-
film
Somewhere under the waters of
Princess Bay, of! Long island, lies the
body of Charles Cure, avrPole and
resident of Bridgeport. Ours is one of
the crew of the large oyster boat
“Standard." of the Andrew Radel fleet,
of this city and Bridgeport. Saturday
afternoon. while the "Standard" was
steaming toward South ‘Norwolk. to its
dock off Water street. downtown.
Cure fell overboard.
According touthe report submitted
by Capistrdh‘ed Rowland, of Eliza-
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Fossils Onion-e on looms
likely tolnvlte Debate—finance
and income
HARTFORD. ApI‘il ill—Thanks to
notable activity upon the part of the
committees of the General Assembly
the week closed with more talk of ad-
iournlng by May 7, or at the latest by
May 19. This early ending of the leg-
islative session in by no means impos-
sible now. There are some tough prop
ositiono' yet to handle. but the lead-
ers can see the end and with afternoon
sessions to come the calendars will be
cleared up.
The past week marked the fiftieth
amount of work has been done. Out
of 1. 800 measures delivered to the As-.
sembly it is battered that not more
than 200 remains to be acted upon.
With the possibility of at least fifteen
sitting days ahead, not including Sat-
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BPRIMRMBBR Rilllf~<' .. "
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Poieoieokilgiorioblloro, no.
uncommon»- loci
nA revolting story of an atrocious
assault is told by Miss lions Tool, of
Davis Place. this city. a.sixtoen-yenr~
day of sitting and a tremendous
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MEMBERS AllEMll MASS
foloning Service in St. Joseph’s
Maluifastifas Smell
attlniiotellldiaelteoo
Close onto seventy of the members
of South Norwnlk Council, Knights of
Columbus. attended communion in a
body at the 7:30 o'clock mass in so.
Joseph’s Church. on South Main
street. yesterday morning.
The services were in charge of Rev.
Michael J. Lynch, and were most in-
spiring. A sermon of much interest,
was delivered by Father Lynch, for
the special benefit of the attending
Knights.
Immediately after the communion
service the seventy members of the
Council marched up South Main street
to the Hotel Mnhackemo. where a
communion breakfast was enjoyed to-
gether with some fine speech making.
Several members of Catholic Union
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“MlRABlE MAR”
lERl Will)
BOSTON, April Mir—Will the
"Braves" walk away with the National
Dengue ling this year? it would seem
that the team which battered down
Iall opposition last year. strengthened
by the acquisition of Sherwood Magee
the former Philly slugger, would have
a comparative cinch in capping the
,goufalon, but there are those who
think the Braves will not men he in
the running. Ssv en managers in the
National League are firmly of that
opinion. George Shillings in the only
Imsusgor who does not agree with -
them. George has already dispensed
Iwith the formality of capping the flag
land is urging on his team’s chances
in the 1915 world's series. George
fisays that. while he expects greater op.
lposltion this season as a result of the
Istrengthening of the other teams, he
‘does not think that any one team has
been sufficiently strengthened to in-
terfere seriously with his team's
chances. And the other seven mana-
gers in the league answer in chorus,
"we shall see."
'lDe Router, managing director of Ron-
ter's Telegram Company was found
dead yesterday at his home near Ret-
gate. Surrey. A discharged revolver
‘Ith‘orities declare there is little doubt
The arrests resulted from a fight,
which occurred‘near Clay and Flank-
lin streets, Saturday night, and dur-
ing the course of which it is claimed
William and Finnlgsn took exception
he committed suicide. Baron De Reu-
tor was prostrated by the death of his
_ 'Iwife Inst Thursday. Her body is still -.
, ,‘In the home'sw‘slting interment. Their
only son is in the army.
' ‘ Baron Auguste Julius Clemens Her-
'bert De Router was born March 10,
1852. He was educated at Harrow,
to Fay's remarks and actions, and
punched him. Fay complained to or-
floor Lockwood, charging Williams and
sinnegsn with assault. The officer
thought it best to arrest the five mem-
bers of the crowd.
Harvey Hill was arrested by Ofiicer
John H. Smith, on Railroad avenue.
charged with drunkenness. He was
both street, downtown, none of the
crew of the "Standardwssw the man
foil overboard, but his shouts. while
struggling in the water, attracted the
attention of those on‘bonrd, and a life
boat was speedily launched. An ox-
bsustlve search over the waters of the
spot where the man went overboard
was made by the crew, but no signs
of the man could be found. Up until
,2 o'clock this afternoon no reports
reached either the local or Bridgeport
office of the"deel Company that the
man had been picked up by another
old Italian girl. who has been a rest-
dent of this country but 8.}“1‘. .
mrl’y‘h‘rfdsy morning of last week.
Miss Davis left her home to look for
work. She met John Turn. of 63 Ely
avenue, about twenty-eight-years old
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and unmarried. Asked where she was
going Miss Tool replied she was hunt:
ing for employment. Toro, it is said.
the foreman of a factory whom he was
sure would be glad to do him a favor
and give Miss Tool a. position.
The girl, confident of the truth or
represented himself as knowing the"
South Norwaik‘ Methodists-had the
opportunity of hearing their new pas-
tor, Rev.Wiillsm' (l: Cilia. at yester-
day services. He was greeted by large
congregations at both morning and
evening services. At the morning
service he preached to powerful sec
man on the “Gospel of Christ," mak-
Oxford. and Paris. His wife, whom be discharged this morning. ..
boat, and it is almost certain that he
Toro's statement. willingly accompan-
" who is in the British army. they are
C 'Iitie upon the, death, in 1899, of his1
'fatber. who was created a baron of
married in 1876. was a daughter of the
late Robert Campbell, of Buscot Park,
Berkshire. Besides the son nnd‘heir,
Officer John F. Flynn Saturday night
locked up James Murphy for intoxica-
tion. A thirty—day jail sentence was
suspended after promises by Murphy.
For panhandling John Martha re-
ceived a 30-day jail sentence from
Judge Keogh this- morning. He was
arrested Saturday night by Officer
. John H. Smith.
the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha ml The case of Robert Clark versus Bar-
'1571. Royal license for permission to ney Policy was continued until Friday
use the title in England was granted morning at 10 o‘clock. Mr. Policy was
1“ 1891 by Queen Victoria. arrested Saturday night by Sergeant J.
The first bomb was the founder of Harry Gibson on a warrant in which
{Renter’s Telegram Company now one he is charged with assault.
‘of the lending news gathering organ-
'izntions of the World. In 1851, when
[the cable was laid between England DECISION AGAINST FRANK.
'ond France. the headquarters of thei WASHINGTON, April 19. —The Su-
company was transferred to Londou.l preme Court of the United States to-
‘ l day decided against Leo M. Frank in
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED- lhis habess corpus case Justice Pit-
Announcement is made of the en~‘ ney delivered the opinion of the court.
I gagement of Anna. Louise, daughter off He concluded by saying.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fable. of Syl- “In all the proceedings in the courts
.vnn avenue, Westport, to Robert of cum-gin, the gullest right and op-
lI-lenry Stevenson, formerly of N0?- portunity to be heard according to the
Falk- and ‘nOW a resident Of'NeW established modes of procedure have
iliaven. ' The bride is well-known in been accorded to him."
this vicinity and her engagement was ~ ‘
pleasantly received by the many Mr. hnd Mrs. Samuel Randall, who
friends. Mr. Stevenson is travelling have been spending an ' enioyable
auditor of the Connecticut Company. week’s end with Mt'.‘ and Mrs. E. 4W.
Be is a popular Non-walk boy and held Tuthiil, ‘ at their summer home, at
the mike of president of the Nutmeg, Rocknwsy Park. L. 1., have returned to
survived by a daughter, who is the
Baron De Renter succeeded to the
lost his life
When the “Standard" arrived at its
'whsrf at Water street, this city, Sot-
urday afternoon, Captain Rowland re-
ported to the local office of the Radei
Company that a man was missing
from the crew. Later in the evening
Captain Rowland Submitted his report
to the Andrew Radel Company, of
Bridgeport.
It was reported among South Nor-
walk oystermen that Guru, the lost
man. was ornament of the Springwood gor he’d “blow his brains out" if us
section of the city. inquiries made “opened his month" about the affair.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, how- I Tony, who swore he would keep quiet.
ever, brought forth no information' told his wife, however, and the news
which would lead one to believe Coral leaked out. , 'i‘lg
lived in this city. This morning it. The attention of the police Was
was learned he resided in Bridgeport. called to the matter Friday night.
icongm- at iii-st told the police, u is
6 l0 12 YEARS: the police of the assault. .
This morning Detective Sergeant
NEW YORK. April 19. .._.ank Aher- Thomas Leatherland scoured the
no and Carmine Cnrbone, anarchists.- Springwood section in an automobile
who made and set a. bomb in St. 10" M155 Toci’s assailant. Up until
Patrick’s Cathedral, March 2 when press time this afternoon no trace of
hundreds were worshipping within the the man Md been found- The Italian
led him. Being unfsmllsr with Nor-
the fact that they were not going in
the right direction to find a factory
It is alleged the assault occurred on
Friday morning. It is also' claimed
that Tony Conger, of 90 Lexington ove-
’nue, hearing the screams of the girl.
was a witness.
Toro. it is asserted. told Tony Con-
Instw his wife blurted out that he did
and that he told her. Tony said
he0w was afraid of his life if he informed
t
not less than six years nor more than
twelve years in Sing Sing prison.
up over the affair.
brought before Chief of Police William
lCiub prior to his departure from town-' their home "in Elizabeth street.
l .gcmineIwgm “If...” 1mm“. the Wood‘street contractor.
walk and vicinity she wasn’t aware of '
when they started toward Rowayton. I
Highland avenue, about 10 o'clock,l
lsoid, that he knew nothing about it, .
edifice, were sentenced today to serve colony of Springwood is much wrought.
The matter was
R. Pennington by Sslvhtor Charriott,‘
ing reference to the new relations that
have been to between himself and
the congregati His evening theme
«was “The Triumphant; Worker." Mr.
Gidin has a pm plessfng personality,
his renunciation is excellent and his
sermons are carefully prepared. At
the close of 6th services“ an oppor-
tunity was aflrde to meet the pastor.
The local Moth ti % are confidently
expecting great things of his pastor-
ate. The local chltrch is 9. working in
stitution, and when the members pull
together in any cause victory is as-
sured. '
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A matter of unusual interest is to be
considered at the No all: Country
Club, tomorrow evenig A meeting
of_ the directors of the floristle Conn
try 0113b and the Norwalk Club Com
pany have been summoned to hear a
proposition for enlarging the club
house. -
a number of the club members are in
fs‘vor .of the proposition while others
believe the present not the opportune
itime toImske the change.
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It is understood that three!
plans will be presented and the matter;
will be thoroughly thrashed out. Quitsi
Believed the Germans
Have Abandoned Plan
For Attack in France.
'Hope of Penetrating Further. info Op-'
poneniis Territory Apparently Given:
Up by the Kaiser, According to 3 Com-
munication ioihe iialian Cabinet—Aun- . If
trains and Germans Concentrating on
‘an Eastern Campaign—Statements
Made Thai 70,000 Russians Have Been
Taken Prisoners in Past Few Weeks
Abandonment by the German General Staff of plans
for a general offensive in France is inferred in Rome from
information received there. It is said this decision is indi-
catcd by official communication to the Italian Cabinet,
as well as by statements of Germans in official circles.
and that hope of penetration further into French territory
has been put aside.
A dispatch from Geneva gives the impression that the
Austrians and Germans have decided to concentrate
their energies on the eastern campaign; It is said that
at a council of war presided over by Field Marshal . von
Hindcnburg, it was determined to transfer the Austrian
heavy artillery now before Verdun to Poland and to send
back to (meow, \R'cstcrn (ialicia, thc Hungarian cavalry
now on the western front.
The situation in the cast is still to be cleared up.
Confident assertions from Berlin last week that the Rus-
sian advance in the Carpathians region had been hailed
are offset by the claim of the Pctrograd .War Qfficcjtbat
the principal chain of the mountains comprising a, 75-
mile section of the front. is now in poSsession of the" Rus—
sians, and that 70.000- Austrians have been capo ured' in they _
‘ last few weeks.
ment toward the interior of Hungary will be resumed I
It 13 said ifl‘ Pctrograd that}.
after the troops have been resth and reinforced. The
'Austnrian War Office, however, maintains that the Aus—
tro—Germa‘n forces are gaining futhcr victories.
Count Alvaro dc Romanoes, former Premier of Spain,
has made a public statement to the effect that a “solemn
declaration” should be made by Spain to show where her ‘
sympathies lie' in the war, without violating her neutrali-
ty. He pointed out that Spain's relations with the
Triple Entcnte, consisting of Great Britain, France and
' Russia, had been more and more friendly during recent
years. -
ANCONA, Italy, April I8. 10:30 p. m., via Paris,
April 19,"6:20 a. m.-—Information received here from
Flume (the chief seaport of Hungary) is to the. effect
tions. While the bread which is supplied costs sixteen
cepts a kilo (2 1~2 pounds), its chief ingredients , are po-
tatoes. barley and ground straw with a very little
wheat.
BERLIN, April 17, \ia The Hague and London,
April 18—-Unofficial trading on the Bourse continues to
show a good demand for navigation shares. which it is un-
derstood is due to Hamburg and Bremen buying Coal
and Iron stocks are being taken in large blocks and the
so- -called war issues, namelv arms and ammunition factor-
ies, continue on an up“ ard course. German Gm crnmcnt
bonds are in good demand and advancing. . Foreign ex-
changes continuc moving in Germany 5 favor and New
York rates relaxed further today, but less than yester—
day.
BERLIN“
The report on the progress of hostilities given out
today by German headquarters relates that Lieut. Roland <
G Garros. the famous French aviator. has been made a
prisoner by the Germans at Gelmnnster.
The report in full reads as follows:
“To the south of Yprcs the iritish were yesterday
ejected from the minor German poaitions still occupied "
British attacks along the rail—.
road between Ypres and Comincs broke down with heavy
by them in this locality.
losses to them. .
“Near Gelmunster, Lieut. Garros, a French aviator
has been made prisoner.
“Between the Mouse and and the Mosclic there have ‘1
been artillery duels.
“French attacks against our positions
and in the Vosgcs resulted in failure.
“On the eastern front the situation
changed.
' "French and Biitish reports concerning victories on
remfains
by the regular. reports from German Headquarters"
i
go move- ”’
April 19 by wireless to Sayvillc, i'. Y—_—-'
t ‘ Com-bros, '
.. un— .
, ,g .
p the western front the all inventions, as have been prou‘
that the food shortage there is assuming serious propor— ' '
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