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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
BATCH OF FINES
RESULTS OF RAIDS
Flying Squadron Finds Two
Places Where Liquor Was
Sold Yesterday.

AS the result of the raid of the fly
ing squadron yesterday, Oresto Pic
cioli, whose rear. door at PAS Middle ST.
adjoins the rear door of Fortunate Ri
dolfi's saloon at 121 Congress street,
was detected selling beer and other
drinks to a thirsty crowd in his kitch-
en-. Piccioli and Ridolfi with IL fire.
quenters, were taken to headquarters
In the city court this morning Piccioli
was discharged. Ridolf was fined SIS
and costs. The frequenters were fin
ed as follows: Charles Reilly, SIS and
costs; John F. Weston, colored, Sc and
costs; John Mead, 81 and costs; Denis
Keleher 81 and costs; John Lahey, 81
and costs; Thomas Brennan, Sc and
costs; Thomas Cahill, 81 and costs;
Timothy Moran, SIS and costs. Ridolf
appealed under a bond of $500.
Angelo Stavolo, who runs a saloon
on Hallet street and who was captured
by the flying squadron, yesterday SELL
ing liquor in a basement, adjoining his
place of business, was arraigned with
two frequenters in the city court this
morning. The cases were continued
until May Is. The frequenters were
Dan Sullivan and NJ. Gaffney. All gave
bonds and were released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
LOCAL LAWYER
SOON TO WE'D
Engagement Sprung as a
Surprise at Dinner Party
in New York.

Attorney Israel ]. Cohn of this city,
created a genuine surprise yesterday
at a dinner party Of a dozen people,
at the residence of Mrs. Bernard
Rotenberg, 5S1 West 161st street, New
York, when he slipped a diamond ring
on the finger of a beautiful young wo-
man and then and there the engage
ment was announced. The bride-to-
be is Miss Sarah H. Rich, sister Of the
hostess.
The friends of Attorney Cohn in this
city will rejoice at his good fortune.
Besides many other important posi-
lions, Attorney Cohn is secretary of
the Hebrew Sick Benefit Society; also
of the K. K. K. He is a member of
Corinthian lodge, F. & A. NJ, and is
also an Elk. He graduated from the
Bridgeport High School and from the
Yale Law School in 1906. He is the
junior member of the law firm of
Bartlett Keller & Cohn, with offices
in the Franklin building. The en-
gagement reception will take place at
Mrs. Rotenberg'S residence, Sunday,
MAY 80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

will then go into session with, Presi-
dent A. M. Brown of Norwich presid-
ing. It is expected that all reports
of committees and officers Will be
made and all business disposed of by
2:30 o'clock when the entire assembly
will sit down to a banquet with> about
so travelling statesmen who represent
the plumbers supply houses.
The speakers at the banquet will be
Mayor Lee, County Health Officer Geo.
E. Hill, Health Officer Mcclellan, Post
master Marigold, Rev. F. A. Dilling-
ham and Building Inspector Daniel M
Rowland.
The objects of the organization are
to improve sanitary conditions and Sc
cure better work and results. Senator
M. w. Manwaring of this city is the
treasurer of the state Organization, a
member of the executive COMMITTEES
and chairman of the committee on res
olutions.s John Tro1and of Norwich is
the secretary of the state Organizations
r. T. Rock of this city is the chairman
of the committee which is arranging
for the entertainment Of the visitors.
During their stay in this city the deli
egates will inspect the E1ks' Home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

amendment of the Foraker act, the alb
solute power of appropriation is taken
away from those who have shown
themselves too irresponsible to enjoy
it. In the desire of certain of high
leaders for political power, Porto Ri
cans have forgotten the generosity of
the United States in it's dealings with
them, and the present development is
only an indication that we have gone
Somewhat too fast in the extension OF
political power to them for their own
good.
The change recommended may not
Immediately convince those controll-
ing the House of Delegates of the mis-
take they have made in the extremity
to which they have been willing to
resort for political purposes, but in the
long run it will secure more careful
and responsible exercise of the power
they have.
There is not the slightest evidence
that there has been on the part of the
government or any member of the exc
cut1ve council, a disposition to usurp
authority or to withhold appropriate
legislation such as is for the best in
tereSts of the island" y
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
Hennessey Beaten
By Supposed Friends

Hugh Devaney and James Whalen
were arrested this morning on suspi-
cion of being connected with the as
sault and robbery of Michael Hennes-
sey who was found lying on the side
walk opposite the McElroy storehouse,
Water street at 2 o'clock this morning,
by Patrotman Ryan. HenneSSey was
badly beaten and his ribs broken. He
said that he had been robbed. He
was taken to st. Vincent'S hospital.
The men charged with asSaulting him
will be held to await the result of his
injurie $. Hennessey says that some
men who were with him asked for
money to buy liquor and that when
he refused he was assaulted and bru-
tally beafa-l
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
BOY WHO / POISONED
FANCY CATTLE IS
COMMITTED

Thomas Doolan. the twelve year old
youngster of Alice street, this city who
poisoned two horses and four cows be-
longing to H. Mertens Greenman of
this city on the latters farm in New
town was@on Saturday found guilty by
the jury in the Common Pleas Court of
the charges brought against him on
the six counts, and sentenced to the
Connecticut School for Boys in Meri-
den until he will be twenty-one years
of age. Greenman, whose animals
were poisoned, is the son of H. F.
Greenman, superintendent of the
Warner Brothers Co. Young Green
man had hobby of raising prize stock
on his farm in Newtown. He hired
young Doolan to work for him on the
farm. Two of the cows died, and one
horse, while the others will not be in
a well condition for some time to come.
Doolan was nettled because his en-
ployer had reprimanded him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
Especial from United Press.)

(0p0cldl ITOLQ OuICeQ ET0SS-J
Mercer. Pa. May 10.-The heaviest
penalties that the law allows were
given James H. Boyle and his wife,
Helen. to-day for stealing Billy Whit1a.
Boyle was sentenced to prison for life
for the kidnapping charge. Mrs. Boyle
was sentenced to 25 years imprison-
ment for aiding and abetting the kid
mapping. Although the woman is des-
titute Judge Williams showed his de-
sire to rebuke the crime to the full
extent Of the law by imposing upon her
a fine of $1,000 and the costs of the
prosecution.
Expected disclosures regarding al
legged accomplices failed to come Boyle
received sentence without protest. His
wife. for once. was at a loss for words
Attorney Miller's plea for mercy was
in vain. Boyle was stood up for SEN
tence and Miller announced that he
would speak for both prisoners. q
can imagine a case in which the court
should inflict the maximum sentence"
he said. "This does not seem such
case. There is no word of testimony
that James Boyle maltreated Bills
boy with kindness.
There is nothing in the boys let
tiers to show he was in fear and moth
ing was put into the letters to scare
that no unkind word was spoken to
him while he was in the hands of the
kidnappers. am glad there is a streak
Of humanity in all men. nearly all, and
all women, nearly all. that grants these
people a fair trial. They have had a
fair trial I trust you will not listen
to public clamor and give these prison
ers the heaviest sentence. They have
been found guilty and have no COM
plant but I ask you to temper justice
with your sentence. without public
opinion"
''Have you anything to say as to
why sentence should not be pasSed2s
asked Judge Williams. turning to
Rf1v1<szsze
s:Not a word" said Bowie. Judge
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

Williams spoke of old Hebrew and
Roman laws that made kidnapping
punishable with death. In all ages, he
said. kidnapping has been severely
punished. 1.-THE act under which you
were convicted he said to Boyle, WAS
made for severe punishment. LenientI
| punishnlents were far, too light to stop
such crimes. The court must take this,
law as he finds it without regard toll
any clamor of which your attorney has
spoken.
'It mas been stated by your attorney
that YOU took good care of the boy :
That may be well. The boy WAS your
prize packet. There may be others in
the kidnapping. know nothing as to-
that. can only say that if there were
others the proper time for Boyle tul
tell what he knows was before the
trial"
When Mrs. Boyle was asked Il She
knew any reason why sentence sho11IdS
not be raised on her she answered:
No. only did not do It and I cons
slider the evidence very himsy.
Mrs. Boyle was pale but without q
tremor. 'I think you had fair trial, !"
replied Judge Williams. ST do not See
how the jury could have reached any
other verdict 7 believe the evidences
clearly shows you planned the hdnap-
ping with James Boyle"
The judge mentioned a record. Mrs.
Boyle started to speak Her attorney
sprang up protesting. ct submit" he
cried cried: there is nothing t! in the evidence
state that fact said Judge Williams
After sentence was pronounced Mrs
Boyle asked, May speak?" She haG
collected herself by this time and
meant to say something worth while
But there was no answer and she
Gained down. Mrs. Boyle walked
through the Jail door like woman in
a dream. She did not seem to see the
sheriff's wife waiting to receive her
On the iron stairs leading up to her
cell Mrs. Boyle collapsed. She fell over
backwards ana was caught in the arms
of deputies who helped her. They car
ried her to her cell. She said nothing
but lay down on the bed. There she
buried her head In the pillow ard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
DEATH CAME TO
HUSBAND AS HE
SAT BESIDE WIFE
Bridgeport Man Was Rid
ing in Vehicle When Life
Spark Went Out.
Had Just Entered Wagon
After Tramping Up Hill
Was to Look at Farm
He Contemplated Pur-
chasing.

Napoleon Bureau. father of Lieut.
Clifford bureau of No. 1 Engine COM
pany died suddenly yesterday after
noon while riding beside his wife in a
carriage in Colebrook. Conn. The de-
ceased who resided with his wife and
son at 939 Broad street left here yes
terday morning for Winsted accom-
panied by w. H. Nichols of Black Rock
to look at some farming land which
Mr.. Nichols has in Sandisheld, Mass,
just over the state line.
The travelling was I'D hill and the
roads being so rough that the horse
was overtaxed, Mr.. bureau expressed
sympathy for the animal and although
a man well past middle age he got out
of the wagon and walked a couple of
miles to rest the horse. He finally got
back into the wagon and had been
there but a short time when he ex-
pired without a word Of warning to
his wife who sat beside him.
The medical examiner of Colebrook
was sent for and he gave a finding to
the effect that death was due to heart
failure. Arrangements were made to-
day with Hawley Wilmot & Reynolds
to receive the remains which will be
shipped here for burial. Besides a wife
and son the deceased is survived by a
married daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. bureau had planned to
purchase a farm to spend the rest of
their days upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
MISS FLEMING AND
SUPPORTING COMPANY
OF PLAYERS ARRIVE
Polls Stock This Season to
Be Composed of Top
Notchers.
Opening of Stock Company
Season Next Monday
With Production of Max
inc Elliott's Success, Her
Own WAY"

Ready to take I'D the arduous duties
Of first rehearsals'' members of the
Poll summer stock company began ar
irving in this city early to-day. By
noon all but three or four members
had reported at the theatre. An in
formal reception was held at half past
eleven o'clock in Tigers Hall, in the
Poll building on Fairfield avenue, at
which were present representatives of
Mr.. Poll. Stage Director Secola and
such Of the stock company members
as had arrived in town.
Several members of the press were
also there and greeted the new stock
stars. Among those of the company
in town to-day are: Miss Alice F1em-
ing, the leading woman, who is well
known and popular among Poll pat
rons; MIR. John Ince, Jr. the leading
man who will be among the new faces
this year: Miss Rose Tiffany the "sec-
ond woman" who will play "Heavies";
Mr.. Henry Duggan, the heavy man" /;
Miss Patty Allison. the pretty ingenue;
Mr.. Tommy" Williams the genial
comedian: Mr.. J. Hammond Daily, the
juvenile man.
Others to arrive later to-day will be
Miss Jessie Fringle. the popular char
acter woman; Mr.. Emile Collins, the
general business man; Mr.. Scott Sig
gins. character man.
individually those of the company
who arrived here to-day are pleasing
in personality and general appearances
There seems to be little doubt that the
company is destined to be the most
popular ever presented at Polls. The
first rehe arsal will be called tomorrow
morning when the new company will
Maxine Elliott's success which will be
the opening production, next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
MISS ISELIN WEEDS
AUSTRIAN COUNT
THIS AFTERNOON
Especial from United. Press.

New York, May 10.-With only i'm
mediate relatives and closest friends
of the bride present, the wedding of
Miss Nora Iselin, daughter of c. oliver
Iselin, to Count Colleredo Mansfield of
Austria, will be solemnized late this
afternoon at the residence of the
brides uncle, Columbus O'Donne1 Ise-
lin, in this city. The ceremony will
be performed by Mgr. Lavelle, pro-
rector of ST. Patrick's cathedral. The
decorations in the drawing room where
the wedding is to take place consist
mainly of spring flowers with tenn
porary altar erected under a floral
canopy. Count Rudolphe Colleredo
Mansfield, the bridegroom's brother,
will be best man. The informal ush-
ers will be Prince Winde-Graetz of the
Austrian embassy at Washington, and
c. Oliver Iselin, Jr., the brides broth
er- A receDtionowill follow the cere-
mony. After meir honeymoon the
young couple will sail for Rome
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
K. OF c. BALL,
AT EAGLES HALL
THIS VERY NIGHT

Everything indicates a large attend
ance and a brilliant social success for
the ball in Eagles hall tonight of the
five councils in this city of the knights
of Columbus. 1t will also serve as a
reception to the delegates to the hi
ennial state convention of the order
which will be held in this city to-mor-
row. There has been a large advance
sale of tickets for the ball but those
who have not obtained them Gun do
so at the door this evening. The in
terror of the hall has been decorated
very deliberately and all of the ar
engagements have been made on a law
ish scale. The music will be furnish
ed by Weidenhammer'S orchestra. The
ball tonight will be the social event of
the year in Catholic circles and friends
of the members of the five councils
who attend will be Hospitality enter
tanned.
Professor d. c. GUILTY has several
surprises ir= store for those who attend
the ball. The grand march will be a
thing of beauty and all visiting knights
and ladies' are requested to enter. Some
cotilliOn figures novel and beautiful are
in store and the committee urges all
who attend to remain long enough so
that they may be enjoyed fully. Ar
rangements for an awning have been
made to protect the guests in case it
should be stormy. Among the invited
guests are Mayor and Mrs. Henry Lee
All of the $50 delegates to to-mor-
rows convention representing every
section of the state will attend the ball
and the committee hopes that there
will be no members or friends of the
order from this city who will be alb
sent from the event. the most pre-
tentiouS the order has ever undertaken
in this city.
Those who desire to remain late will
be provided with car service UP to 1
o'clock. Manager Chapman has ar
ranged to have several cars leaving
Bulls Head during the evening and
the last cars leaving at 1 o'clock will
rim TO every part of the CITY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
CITY COURT CASES

Paul Wargo was in court again this
morning on the charge of stealing lum-
Der from the West End Lumber COM
pany He was arrested once before for
stealing lumber from the same firm
He was fined 81 and costs.
The cases of George Bush and John
Ten brook charged with theft, were
continued till May H.
Rosie Smulker. charged with keep
ing a house of ill fame. was fined $50
and COSTS Tessie Golden. Rosie Blum
and Minnie Blum. each forfeited bonds
of SIS. Nine men. arrested at the place
when it was raided. Saturday night
were fined all the way from 81 to s.
and costs each. Two forfeited bonds
AZ s16 zach
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

Tomorrow at the ball room Of the
Stratfield upwards of 40 delegates
representing the subordinate councils
of the Knights of Columbus of this
State, will meet in biennial conven-
ton. The greatest interest centres in
the outcome Of the contest for State
deputy. There are only two avowed
candidates, the present incumbent,
James J. Kennedy of New Haven, and
Hon. Martin J. Cunningham of Dan
bury. Fash side appears certain of
victory and the race promises to be a
close one.
dates for representative to the national
convention to be held in Mobile, Ala
bama- Connecticut is entitled to
three delegates to the national body.
1t is generally conceded that George
T. Kelly of this city will be chosen as
ONT, Of the representatives, as the Gus
tom has been to honor the city in
which the convention is held with one
of the delegates.
Of the other candidates for represen-
tative to the national convention the
leaders are Mayor Daniel p. Dunn of
Wfllimantic and John Callahan OF
Hartford. 1t is conceded that Mayor
Dunn is entitled to the honor for he
has been one of the most active and
members of the organiza-
ton, his membership in the order go
ing back almost a quarter of a CEN
fury. He is a fluent talker and is at
the present time one of the leading
members of the General Assembly.
His voice and vote can always be re-
lied upon to be cast in the right direc-
ton. He has been one of the stalwart
defenders Of the public utility princi-
PIE in the present Legislature, having,
taken a foremost; part in the debate.
Mayor Dunn is one of the likely candi-
oates of the Democratic party for
State honorS In the near future
Two years ago he was a candidate
for representative to the national body
and he gracefully withdrew in the in
terests of harmony. His election this
time is believed to be assured.
Prior to the opening of the conven-
ton at the Stratfield tomorrow morn
ing the delegates will march in a body
to ST. Augustine's church where they
will assist at high mass.
State Deputy Kennedy will preside
over the deliberations Of the delegates.
Mayor Lee will deliver an address of
welcome to the visitors. This evening
the delegates and the public will at
END the grand ball to be given under
the auspices of the combined councils
1t Eagles hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
Weather Indications.
Especial from United Press.o

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, May 10.-Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms this after
noon and tonight; Tuesday fair.
A long trough of low pressure ex-
tends from the eastern portion of the
Lake region southwark to Florida. 1t
is producing cloudy weather with To-
cal showers and thunderstorms from
Ohio eastward to the coast. A ridge
of high pressure between the Rocky
Maintains and the Mississippi river is
producing cool. pleasant weather in
the western and central sections
Conditions favor for this vicinity
cloudy weather with showers this aft
ernoon, clearing tonight and fair Tues
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
HUSBAND WEPT
OVER WIFE'S PLIGHT

The case of Mrs. Josephine Nelson,
charged with shoplifting was called in
the city court this morning but was
adjourned till May II. The husband
of the woman. G. w. Nelson. was in
court and took the stand to explain
his wife'S decisions. He burst into
tears and was unable to proceed. The
case was then adjourned. The woman
is a confirmed kleptomaniac. She is
not compelled to steal from necessity
The bundle of ribbon she took Satur-
day was in court. She had no use for
it. She says she could not resist the
impulse to steal it
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
MASTER PLUMBERS
OF CONNECTICUT
TO CONVENE HERE
Annual Convention to Be
Held at Stratfeld We'd
nesdav, May -.

About IT'S members of the Connect
cut Master Plumbers Association are
expected to attend the annual conven-
ton of the organization on Wednes-
day. The session will be opened in
the ball room of the Stratfeld by Pres
ident George e. Scofield of the local
Master Plumbers Association. He will
introduce Mayor Lee who will make
speech of welcome. The convention
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
SALOON THIEVES GET
$40 AND LIQUORS

Thieves broke into John T. Donoyan's
saloon. 166 Fairfield avenue some time
last night by breaking rear window.
They got about $40 in money and some
liquors and cigars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
MILK PEDDLER
CUT ARTERIES
Especial fir,

Especial from United Press)
New Haven, May 10.-While peddling
milk in West Haven early today, Fred
Alspaugh, a farmer of Denham Hill
tripped on a taut wire and, falling to
the ground, cut four arteries in his
right arm on q broken milk bottle
He is in a critical condition at his
home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CONVENE HERE TOMORROW
Biennial Convention to Be
Held at the Stratfeld-
Delegates to Attend
High Mass at ST. Au-
gustine's Church.
Contest for State Deputy
Promises to Be Lively One

Candidates Are Present
Holder of Office j. j. Ken
nedy of New Haven and
Hon. Martin j. Cunning
ham of Danbury-Three
Delegates to Be Chosen to
National Convention and
There Are Many Candi-
dates for Honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10
TAFT HITS PORTO RICO
IN A VIGOROUS MESSAGE
President Tells Congress Today That United States Has
Given Too Much Power of Self-Government to
the People of That Island and the Fora
ker Act Should Be Modified.

Chief Executive Censures Severely Action of House Of
Delegates in Refusing to Pass Appropriation Bills for
the Coming Fiscal Year for Political Purposes and
Out of Spite Towards the Other Branch of the Legis
lative Assembly.
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BOYLE GETS LIFE AND
WIFE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
FOR WHITLA KIDNAPPING
Heaviest Penalties Allows Given bv Judge
Williams Who to Rebuke the Crime to Fullest
Extent Also Imposed Fine of $1,000
and Costs in Woman's Case

After Sentence Mrs Boyle Wanted to Speak Court
Would Not Grant Request-Later She Collapsed, Fell
Over Backwards, But Was Caught in Arms of Deputy
Sheriffs and Carried to Her Cell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

WANTED.-Experien body machine
irOner at once. Good wages
Bridgeport Steam Laundry
U % If o
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

CASCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bill
iousness and constipation. Follow this
direction. U 1920
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TO RENT.-F1at room, set tubs, etc.
Inquire No. 70 William ST. q % Ito
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-10

TO RENT rooms. all improvements
steam heat furnished, $50 Park ave-
nue.. Tel. 2801-4. II % ito
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JAMES j. SHEEHAN, popular halter.
974 E. Main St.. has the goods. Call
: and verify. H 80 If IS