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SOUTH NORWALK, CONN., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5,1925.
Bandit Decision to Be
Written. “in Norwalk
vi
‘Judge Thomas to Hand
Up His Opinion in Hart-
ford Some Time Next Week —- Both Sides
Sum U'p Arguments in Fight for Killer’s
0
Life
Briefs for and against Gerald
Chapman's petition for a writ of
habeas corpus. heard last Wednes-
day at the state prison in Wethers-
field by Federal Judge Edwin S.
Thomas. will be in the hands of the
'judge at his home in Norwalk some-‘-
time today. following the mailing
of them by the bandit's counsel and
state‘s attorney. Hugh M. Aleorn.
from Hartford yesterday afternoon.
as directed by the judge.
Chapman's lawyers cited authori-
' ties in support of his contention
that he cannot be "cxecuted‘for the
murder of a New Britain policeman
until he has served out his 25 your
sentence and that the commutation
of his Federal sentence. in effect a
.“perdon.” is void for his failure to
“remit. ‘ .
Chapman's brief was prepared by
Judge Frederick J..Groelii of New
York. Ray M. Wiley of Srringfleld.
Mesa; Charles W. Murphy, of Dan-
bury: and Joseph M. Freedman and
Frank A. Murphy, of Hartford. at
‘Mr. Freedman’s office in Hartford.
Mr. Alcorn enumerated authori-
ties to show that the state has jur-
isdiction of Chapman to enforce the
death sentence against him and that
Chapman’s claim that.he is a Fed-
eral prisoner is ineffective in view
of the commutation by the Presi.
dent of his Federal sentence of 25
years for the mail robbery. It is his
further claim. supported by author-
ities. that there ‘is no conflict be-
tween the Federal and state govern-
ments in regard to Chapman.
The filing of the briefs yesterday
concludes the hearing of last Wed-
nesday. After a study of them
Judge Thomas will hand down his
decision in Hartford, probably the
middle of next week. as he indi-
cated at the hearing.
llE' DEPARTS
FROM NORWAIK
uni PUNCH
William Moss. 16 Ely avenue
complained to the downtown police
that Alex Page. colored. had struck
him last night.
He stated that Page id him, that
he had been ordered t leave the
city by the court and that inasmuch
as he was leaving this morning. he
had to hit some body before be de-
parted for parts unknown. and that
he had elected Mose for this hon-
or.
Moss would no press the com-
plaint against Page. who was order.
ed by Judge Freeman Light to leave
the city when he was arrested this
week on a. breach of the peace
shares. . ,
-—BEAUTIFUL LAMPS.
Nothing is more beautifying in the
home. than a nice lamp. It adds
cheer and comfort. The large and
yaried assortment of all the shapes
and styles. shown by the A. J. Coi-
iins Company. offers an opportunity
to everyone to have one or more at
an unusually low price—Adv.
‘liam Young. De. Cattaneo.
musuu snow
AT 0010000 IS
GREAT SUCCES:
Over 400 Attend Affair
for Benefit of Row-
ayton Library—
Songs, Jokes, Slams
walk, Rowayton. Darien and Slam-v
ford people crowded the Boyle
school in Darien last evening to wit—
ness the presentation of the much
heralded r'ninstrel show given for
the benefit of the Rowayion li-
brary. ,
The show which is to be repeated
this evening because of the many
who could not be accommodated
last night. was a laugh from start
to finish and quite attained the
heights of excellence which lie
friends hoisted. Several "old tim-
ers" who were on the minstrei pro-
gram added to its professional fla-
vor.
The evening was divided into
three parts. the greater and first
part being taken up by the min-
strei. the second, by a. series of
vaudeville acts, and the third. by
a. dance.
The program opened with an oy-
erture. “Southern Stars." (Emil
Ascher) by Carl Schmidt and his or-
chestra. ' _
Hi Henry Smith. interlo'cutor. ao-
companléd by Al Kramer. . George
Buck. Al Young. Ernest Schulz.
John Newman. Karl Rellstab. Wil-
liam Morton. Sidney R. Bell. Wil-
Joseph
Drury. Iii Morley. Fred Raymond.
Robert Parker. Thomas Santo and
Doc. Moore. all members of the
“circle." gave the opening chorus.-
Fifteen of them were dressed as
“cullahed” folks in khaki overalls
and battered hats. whil eone "Ira—
brew" and one "Italian" roundeo
out the company. ‘Roll Dem Boner-:-
the song given evoked much‘laugh-
ter.
William Young, garbed‘ in over-
alls and a green checked short
sang "June Roses.” and John New-
inan gave "0h How I miss you To-
night.” doing it to such fine style
that he was called on for an encore.
Especially good was the "Jerusu-
em Morning" offering by the Cos-
mopolitan quartet. composed of
Dr. Cattaneo. William Morton, Karl
Rellstab and Sydney Bell.
Large white-rimmed glasses gave
the songstcrs a studious appearance.
which was somewhat detracted by
the notation "Seven cori‘ie Eleven,"
on the backs of the "hymn" books
Doc Moore in his song “Show Me
the Way to Go Home." was so good
that the audience could not resist
presenting him with a fine pineapple
tied with a red bow.
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CANDY FOR XMAS.
Cloisonne—s. gorgeous big box for
p. gift. A, metal package exactly
copying real cloisonne work that
was done in enamel and gold. The
Cloisonne contains one of the best
general assortments of Whitman's
candies. In one size only. holding
three and one half pounds. and
costing $5.00. The Clifford Phar-
may W'm. M. Paiéley Prop—Adv.
MULmom commas.
the old-fashioned kind. and Hull!-
gnn'e famous Crnllen are for sale in
stores all our this vicinity. The old
fashioned Cookies include the follow.
13; varieties: Ginger. sugar hermit-
uola-el. chocolate and oatmeal.
Only .ne best of ingredients are usea
in snaking Mulligan's Bakery pro-
-YOUR CAR BATTERY
During the winter months (if you
are not running your car) needs
proper care andmttcntlon. Excel-
lent facilities here for dry or wet
storage (of any make of battery.)
Give your battery the care its im-
portance demands. easonable
rates. The Rye: Battery gtorsge Co.
49 West Ave. Phone 988.—-Adv.
—FIVE YEARS AT IT
and not done yet—for you still have
the family washing to do next week:
and the next. Why not turn that
Job over to _Brophy's Laundry-—
You'll be amazed at how much hep.
pier life will become. The price
charged will prove to be money well
invested in health and happiness.
Just phone 388 and your’s .will be
V.
called - fen—Adv.
Four hund‘red'enth‘u‘siastic Ker: ’
ge Thomas Gets Chapman Briefs
To Remain
Man
and Wife, Jury Rules
.
A LIC I‘Z BEATRICE I! Hi N ETA N [I ER
LEONARD RIP
lifllNl-JLANDTCR
AUTO ACCIDENT
IN WILSON PT. RD.
Two were injured in on automo-
bile accident on the Wilson Point
road at 11 o'clock last night.
Mrs. Joseph Kelly, colored, of
Tokeneke. is confined to the Norwalk
Hospital. and her husband was sent
home after being treated there.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were driving
toward Rowayton when Mr. Kelly
was blinded by the'llcadlights of a
machine coming in the opposite di-
rection. '
His car swerved to one side of the
road and crashed into a fence.
Mrs. Kelly received lacerations of
the forehead and a wound on her
hand. and her husband’s band was
cut.
They were treated at the Hospital
by Dr. William McMahon.
It is expected that Mrs. Kclly will
be discharged from the Hospital
soon. as her injuries are not con-
sidered serious.
No report of the
made to the police.
5 ARE DEAD -
IN CRASH OF
TWO. VESSEIS
LONDON. Dec. 5. (AP).—The Dri-
tish Steamer "Ashton" sunk today
after a. collision with the U. 8. Ship-
ping Board Steamer "Federal" in
the Schoidt River. The “Ashton"
went down within a few minutes.
with the loss of her captain, pilot
and three of her crew.
accident was
‘ DOWNS '10 SPEAK.
Department Vice Commander Le
Roy D. Downs of the American Le-
gion will attend a banquet given in
honor of National Vice President of
the Auxiliary Mary Coyle of Water-
bury. at the Hotel Bond. Hartford.
this evening. He will be one of the
speakers of the evening.
-Fur storage. I per cent of
modeling. repairing. glazing at re.
duced nice. Croce Fur Co.. 468
Kain It. Phone Stamford m. Est.
TWO HURT IN- §‘-‘Charm SchoOl” Draws
Crowded House to Regent
Play Is Finely
ars —- Praise and
Mahon, Coach
"The Charm School." presented by
the Senior class and Dramatic Club
of Norwalk High school. was given
before a crowded house last night in
the Regent Theater. The play was
very successful and the this manner
in which it was presented speaks well
of the coaching of Miss Mary McMn.
hon. '
Between scenes one and two of the
second act Edward Dwyer. on behalf
of the cast. presented Miss Mciliahon
with a huge basket of flowers. A
seven-piece orchestra furnished the
music'for the evening.
All the members of the cast play-
ed their parts to perfection. Miss
Amelia Walden. as Miss Curtis, sec-
reary of the “Charm-School." was
especially good. She was applauded
several times as she left the stage.
David Dunbar, who took the role of
leading man. as Austin Bevans. head
of the “Charm School." had an ex-
ceptionally long part. which he play-
ed very well.
The opening act showed a boys'
roorn on the top floor of a Neerork
house. David Dunbar. asan auto-
mobile salesman. known as. Austin
Bow-ans, inherited the school from
his aunt. who had died recently.
iv; 4 ‘1:
. u ‘ "
" Whining: '33- concurs .-
_ known for-its q'
Presented by High School Schol-
Flowers for Miss Mc-
Contrary to the advice of Homer
JOhns. Pioughhoy Norman Tobin Be.
vans decided to run the school him-
self. He has several new ideas as
to how a school should be run. In-
stead of the old routine he modern-
ized the school. The principal idea
was to teach the young girls how to
be charming. lie was assisted by
Mackenzie. Boyd and the Simpkins
Twins. Bevaus was to retain cen-
trol of the school only on the con-
dition that none of the girls fell in
love with him.
Miss Walden, playing Miss Curtis.
the secretary of the school. repre-
sented the nervous and high-strung
elderly type. who had the best in.
forests of the school always at heart.
Miss Adele Van Scoy. as Miss llays.
was principal of the school.
Just previous to Bevans taking
over the school. the students, the
Misses Margaret Jarvis. Marion Wa-
ters. Margaret Scully. Madelyn Grif-
fin. Mary Modnc. Bertha Roth and
Irene Hannon. decide to strike. When
they saw the handsome and young
owner they immediately decided to
stay.- it is admitted by all that a
vast improvement was made in the
school during the time that Bcvans
is in charge. The male members of
the staff all have a liking to the
young ladies of the school. The play
finally ends with Bevnns and Elise
Benedetti (Irene Hannon) in love,
and the school going under the con-
trol of Miss Hays.
THE CAST.
Austin'Bevans . . . David Dunbar
An automobile salesman with
ideas, which
(Continued on Last Page.)
THE LAUDER JEWELRY STORE.
is indeed wonderfully stocked with
,nseful. sensible and beautiful mer-
{chendise this holiday season. Dis-
moods. pesris.- watches. jewelry.
Silverware. glassware novelties.
toilet sets etc. that have been ga-
thered together here from the con--
try’s best makers—and all by the
way conservatively priced. A store
. _ ~ ty." Frank Lau-
Jmmmimwaém. , ,:
NURSES’ 010003
FUND 13 NOW
NEARLY 005,000
Tile total amount pledged to the
Nurses’ Home has now reached
$84,973.95. This docs not include
the proceeds of the Masons Benefit
concert. not "yet officially reported
to the hospital. When this is in.
the grand total will be between
eighty-Jive and eighty-six thousand
dollars.
The total cash paid in at this
date is 932.464.98. Between ten and
eleven thousand dollars have been
paid on subscriptions since October
28. at which time the Kiwanis ‘club
turned over all accounts to the hos-
pital office. This has been paid
without any notices being sent out,
or any personal solicitation. At this
date the total of unpaid subscrip-
tions is $22,473.00. if all these sub-
scriptions are sent in voluntarily. as
in the past. everything will be clear-
ed up in a couple of months. This
will make a record for the campaign
not only in the amount subscribed.
but in promptness with which sub-
scriptions are paid. Tile hospital of-
ties would much prefer to have the
money come in without the neces-
ity of sending out statements and
letters. ‘ 1
Since the last published report
November 7. the following new sub-
scriptions have been received:
Horace 9. Wakeman Jr. ..... S 5
Floreus H. Lewis ....... 25
Mrs. Sprague L. Chopin .. . . . . 2
Madelyn H. Lilly ....... . . . . . 5
Lawrence Mazzunovicb . . . . . . . . 3
Council Jewish Women ..... . 10
56th C. A. C. Reunion Fund
........................ 104.73
Total new subscriptions since
report of November 7. 1925. $154.73
Frequently subscribers have tele-
phoned to ask to whom checks
should be made out in paying their
pledges. It would simplify matters.
if the check. be accmopanicd by ex-
planatory letter. to indicate upon
the check that it is in payment of
a subscription to the Nurses' Home
Drive.
KerxG amen.
BURWASH. Sussex England. Dec.
6. (A. P.)--Rudyard Kipling. who is
suffering from pneumonia. was do.
dared this morning to have passed
the best night since his illness be-
see.
Answers Favoring Mrs.
Takes It Calmly
family, lost his annulment suit
heard the case.
Answers favorable to Mrs.
all the questions, except the first
STARTS $1,000
SUIT AGAINST
NEW HAVEN R. R.
Frank Fratto Claims
Damages as Result
of Collision With
Train at Mechanic St.
Action has been taken by Attor-
ney Edward J. Quinlan of Light,
Dunbar and Quinlan, against the
New York. New Hawn and Hart-
ford railroad company for Fran'l‘i
l-‘l‘ulto of 30 Plymouth slrcr-l. Nor-
walk. li‘ratlo claims $1.00“ dam-
uges us a result of a collision Mill
:1 train at the Mechanic slrcci cross-
ing on July 7.
it is alleged that the railroad
company noglcctml to Warn of the
approach of IIIC. train and it is also
claimed that them- was neither
flagmnn nor pairs at the crossing.
The plaintiff also claims that af-
ter the collision the train crow (lid
not disengage the wreck. but pro-
rccdcd and caused furthcr damage
to li‘l‘utto's machinc. The action is
returnable in the Superior Court in
Bridgeport during the January
term.
ELKS 00 00000
THE 0120000150
00 SERVICES
The lilks' Memorial Service will
be held at the Regent Theater at
3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The oration will be delivered by liar-
ry M. Brundage, P. Ii. 11., Port Chos-
tcr Lodgc, .\'o. 863: Ralph Tolnnd
and Norman Stannard will sing. and
Scliolicld's Orchestra will play se-
lections.
The full program follows:
]. hiarcli—“ilomaiuc” . . . .Gouuod
2. “An Album Leaf. . . . .il’agntu-
Scholicld's Orchestra.
An Elks' Altar——
limiter Ruler and Esuuirc.
. Prayer—
3.
Chaplain.
. Solo—Selected—
lnlph Toland.
Roll Call of Absent——
Secretary.
. ’Cciio Solo—“The Rosary"..1\‘evin
Norman Staunard.
. Dedication of Our Altar of M'cm.
cry——
Exalted Ruler and Officers.
"Serenade" Schubert
Schoiicld's Orchestra.
Grafton-—
Harry M. Brunduge. P. E. IL.
Port Chester Lodge, No. 863.
1]. Prize Song—“Meistcrsingcr”
. ..... . ............... “"08“”
Schoilcld's Orchestra.
Soio—Scicctcd——
Ralph Tolaml.
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10.
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[N THE WINTER.
The treating comfort of the home
is mighty important indeed. 'l‘o pro-
cure the maximum of heat for the
fuel consumed your "heating plant"
should be-in proper order. Nelson
M. White's experts can malls an‘ In-
spection now and recommend what
should be done—and do it if you so
desire. as North Main street—Adv.
—-BASEBALL NEWS.
Just arrived—~11 new baseball game
for boys between the ages of six and
twelve years. icnsonably priced at
“.50. An ideal gift. Donnelly‘s.—
Ad's
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., Dec. 5. — (AP).
Rhinelander, wealthy young society member of a New York
Beatrice Jones, in a verdict returned today by the
PRICE THREE CENTS
S SUIT
Annulment Verdict
Is Not Handed Down
Rhiuelauder Were Re-
turned by Jury in White Plains Court to All
Questions, Except First and Seventh — She
Leonard Kip
against his mulatto wife, Alice
jury that
Rhinelander Were returned to
and the seventh.
'i'hn first. that of whether
l'tllinclnmior was of colored blood
at the limo of her marriage. had
ION} (‘Qllt'WIt'II us a fact by lhv de-
l‘r-usv".
The jury in its unsuor to tho. other
Mrs.
five questions found that Mrs.
lihiuolumlvr clid not deceive her
husband, I'IIIIM‘ positively or nega—
livcly. us in Mr negro blood. and
liiul rho (IIII not conceal this fact
iv induce the plaintiff to marry
Ilf'l‘; iiiliI that he would have man-
rionl her own lm" be known she
was of negro blood.
After he rvw-ivcti ihc- jury's ver-
divl. .luslicc )iorschnuscr reserved
«Ir-vision,
'l‘bn flllllxlinns of the jury were
limited to answering m.- gcven quea-
llous pmpnumlvd to it.
l‘lii‘urr- llu- vase went .to the jury.
Justice Morschuuscr indicated that
his decision rclatlvc lo the annul-
ment to be based on the findings
uf' the _illl‘_\‘, would not be made for
several days.
After Justice )lorschausor has
mmlt- his ruling. l'-0 ('85? must 30
buck to :1 special term of the Su-
preme (‘mil‘t for final review.
immediately aftcr the jury find-
ings- hurl been read. Isaac N. Mills.
counsel for lihinclaudcr. moved to
have the verdict sci nsirle as being
('onll'a ry to the weight of evidence.
(in this action Justice Morschausel'
also reserved decision, instructing
the attorney to return a brief with-
in :l few clays.
\\'lll‘l'l-i PLAINS. N. Y.. Dec. 5.
—-(.\lj). Tim sealed verdict return-
ocl by the jury in the Rhiuelnndcr
annulment suit was opened shortly
aflr-r 10 o'clock this morning and
road by Justice )lorschauscr.
The answers to the seven ques-
tions constituting the points at is-
sue will be the basis of a final de-
cision by the special term of the
.Surrc‘me ("curt in \V‘csiclicstcr
County. .
The jury answered. “Yes," to the
first question:
".\t the time of the marriage of
the parties was the defendant color-
cd and of colored blood?"
The answers as returned by the
jury indicate without doubt that the
final decree will SIi0\\' that Rhino-
lnndcr lost his suit to nnnul the
marriugr.
The answers lo the other (rut-s—
tions follow:
“Did the defendant before mar-
riage by silcucc conceal from the
plaintiff that she was of colored
blood?"
Answer: No.
“Did the defendant before
ridge represent to the plaintiff that
she was not of colored blood?"
Answer: No. .
“Did the defendent practise slid
concealment or make said represen-
tation with the intent thereby to
induce the plaintiff to marry her?"
Answer: No. ' '
"Was the plaintiff by said con-
ccnlment or by said representuuu,
or by both. induced to marry 'Io-
fondant?" ‘
Answer: No. _ _
"if the plaintiff had known {Ht
defendant was of" colored blood
would he have married her?"
Answer: Yes.
The jury did not answer the dues.
lion:
"Did plaintiff cohabit with the
defendant after he obtained the full
knowledge that defendant was of
colorcd.biood?"
Isaac N. Mills, counsel for Rhine-
lander. demanded that a poll of the
jury be taken. which was done.
There was no demonstration in
the court. whcn the jury's findings
were read.
Mrs. Illliuclandcr and her family
were in the room and took the ver-
dict without any particular show of
elation.
I..couard Kip Ilhluelander was not
in the court to hear the decision.
“1:17-
CH RISTMAS GIFTS '
. --.\n exclilsivc line of Imported
I Linen Handkerchiefs. Toiletries. and ‘ ,
' Nmoltlos. K. A. i'nulemun. (ii North ‘;
Main SL—Adv. ‘
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