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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
'KRAUSE IDENTIFIES THREE GUNMEN AS
 R0SENTHAL SLAYERS
Trial of the Quartet Accused of Actual Killing of Gam bier Formally Begun Conroy Denounces Law yer Sullivan.

New York, Nov A2-Louis Kratisa. Coney Island waiter, positively fdentl- fled Whitey Lewis. Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood in court, today, as three of the four men who shot down Her man RosenthaI on the morning Cf July 15. The witnesses said he wac standing near the entrance of the HC- tel Metropole when Rosenthal came out and that the four men, at a signz1 from their leader, began firing and continued until she gambler dropped dead.
 With jury selected. the actual trial of Gyp the Blood. Dago Frank. Lefty Louie and Whitey Lewis. the four gun men accused of the murder of Herman Rosenthal, began. today. Four eeor8 witnesses had been summoned by the state and half as many by the defense. tice Golf when he declared that inc would not order the jurors locked up every night but would permit them to return to their homes under Gurveil- lance Assistant District Attorney Moss opened the case for the state with a 20 minutes address and the firet witnesses called were coroner's pfysi- elan, a policeman and others to es- tablieh the fact of Rosentha1's death
 When court opened, Attorney Wahlc. Warden John Hanely. of the Tombe prison, be Subpoenaed and asked to bring with him records showing the names of persons who visited Big Jack Zelig while the late gang leader was held on charge of carrying conceal ed weapons
 ~wahIe denied that Lefty Louie would make a conf fession to obtain immunity
 The first witness was Walter Krefse- who said that he saw Lefty Louie and Wbitey Lewis fire at Rosentha1.
 Before Krause testified, Joseph Con- roy, who was convicted of murder in the second degree, last week. was brought into the courtroom for sen tence When asked if he bad anything to say, Conroy made a bitter attack on James M. Sullivan, one of his lawyers
 E-f Enuaa also denounced the jury which found him guilty and Justice Golf. The JUz- tice then imposed sentence or not less than 20 years. While Conroy was de- nouncing the lawyer, the four gum men smiled in a satisfied way. Sul- Iivan was counsel for Bald Jack R0sa and it was through him that the lat ter made the confession on which Lieut.. Becker was convicted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
coy. BALDWIN'S THANKSGIVING
 PROCLAMATION
EXECUTIVE OF CONSTITUTION STATE FINDS MUCH FOR WHICH PEOPLE SHOULD
 BE THANKFUL
Passed Through Presidential Election Without Disturbance to Business Refers to Attack on Life of Roose- welt.

Hartford, Nov. 12-Gov. Simeon F. Baldwin today issued his annual Thanksgiving Day proclamation, which follows:
 '.State of Connecticut By His Excellency's command, Simeon E. Baldwin. Governor
 A PROCLAMATION.
 Following the pious custom in stftuted by the fathers of the com monwealth and over since main tained, 1T appoint Thursday, the 18th day of November. as a day of praise and thanksgiving to. AL mighty God. During the year that has gone, Europe, Asia and part of our continent have suffered from the horrors of war. but our peace has remained. unbroken.
 tsThe harvests of our country have been abundant, our industrial es ablishments busy and prosper ous. our trade both at home and with foreign lands never before as great.
 The strain to which every four years our frame of civil govern ment is subjected has been met unshaken- Never has the general source of business throughout the United States been less disturbed by the political contest incident to a Presidential election. and a ma jerity of their citizens contemplate with composure the soon coming transfer of political power to men chosen by the minority under our zr.lIe- which all 1lne- ne-eleekqral1eoI-z lege of the States to control the choice although they may repre- sent only q minority Of the whole speople.
 s.An attempt to assassinaae a for mer President of the United States failed to irif1ict on him any seri- ous injury.
 For these things and for all that makes American life in the goth century so full and free, I recon mend that on the day that has been named above the people of this State gather in their homes and churches and render to God their grateful thanks.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State at the Capitol in Hartford, this 9th day of Novem- Der. in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and twelve and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty seventh (Seal.) SIMEON B. BALDWIN.
 By His Excellency's. Command, s MATTHEW H. ROGERS,
 Secretary of State ,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
ASSAILANT OF
 COL, ROOSEVELT
 PLEADS GUILTY
Tn Answer to Judges Query Schrank Says He Intend ed to Kill Theodore Roosevelt, the Third Termer."

Milwaukee, Nov. 12-John Schrank. who tried to kill Col Roosevelt here on the night of October IA. pleaded guilty before Judge August c. Backps. in the municipal court, today His hearing was adjourned until p. m., by which time an insanity conamis- sion will be appointed to examine schranlz's metnal condition.
 Schrank was brought into the court room heavily manaeled and between two burly deputies. Police and depu- crowd which damned the chamber was forced to keep at a distance
 The would-be slayer, who is small. appeared helpless as he meekly shuf- fled in between his guards.
 Schrank made his plea in low voice. hardly audible more than a short dis tance from the judges bench # ..Did you intend to murder, kill with malicious aforethoughts one Theodore Roosevelt, as charged against you? And do you plead guilty or not guilty?,: asked zabel as schranlk stood before the bar.
 s'I plead guilty to shooting the man if that is what you mean answered Schrank.
 Did you intend to kill Theodore Roosevelt?'' repeated Babel.
 T did not .t intend sd;s to Kill, Gisissn n intended to warn Third Term Caudf- date Roosevelt -., x1 , 5sS.'D Did you 1nTeno 10 XIII anu MT Roosevelit candidate of the Pro- gressive party?' again repeated the district attorney. q intended to kill Theodore Roose- welt the third terner," said the pris- oner. 'I did not want to kill the Pro- greesive party. I shot Roosevelt as Warning to other third termers.'
 Imm e1iateiys after Schrank had fin- isiled his plea, Judge Backue appoint-r ed Christian DoDers1er, local attOr- ney. to act as Schranks' coanssl. pis- trict Attorney Zabel then asked the court to leave the question of sehranks $ sanity to a commission of alienists or a. jury. Judge Backus decided to take the matter under advisement and ad- journed the hearing until o'clock this afternoon A commission of alienists has already been appointed to examine sSchrank
 Identity of the members Of this conn mission, however, has been kept secret by the district attorney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

them were not being granted and a renewed strike was threatened.
 ca1alejas was making political at the. age of | g and at 25. as repre- sentative of the district of Scrfa he took his seat in parliament
 During the brief republic which followed the resignation of King Amado, he was called to the sub secretaryshfp of the presidency. a post ly bighted his political career. For many years, even after he had been minister of finance and of. justice fin at the royal palace from the close association of his name with the over throw of a past monarchy.
 In 1902, Premier Sagasta made him minister of agriculture and eight years later King Alfonso chose him for the position of premier.
 cured the clericals' bitter enuity by his persistent campaign for separation of the church and state 70
 EXCITEMENT IN PARIS.
 Paris. Nov. 12.-News of Premler CanaleJas' assassination in Madrid wac followed by intense excitement here today. over rumors that the murder was but the prelude to an antf-gov- ernment uprising throughout Spain. The anarchistic element, which tE probably stronger in Spain than in known for a t3ng tiK1e to have been awaiting an opportunity to Overtf1ro1r the government and establish in ifs place system of cornmuufties under no central auth orfty. "a
 Whether ZarFatess act was taken purely on it's own initiative or the result of a widespread conspiracy war not made clear in any of the des- patches from the Spanish capital bu1 in either case it was 'deened IIkel,. that the revo1utfoHIsts would avail themselves of it toF attempt A revolt
 There has been no question for sev- eral years past, well informed men here said, that King Affonso's tenure was very insecure and the conceusus of opinion was that it has been only a. question of time before some un- toward incident, like a strike. a war or an assassination, would precipitate strong enough and sufficiently unit ed outbreak to unseat him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

New Haven, Nov. 12-Forecast:- t:- Rain late tonight or on Wednesday, colder. Moderate northwest to north winds.
 The western disturbance has devet- oped during the last 24 hours into a well defined storm which is now cen- traI over Mississippi. It is produc- ing cloudy and rainy weather in the Mississippi valley and the western portion of the lake region. Fair weather continues in the eastern dis tricts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by light rain and slightly colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
JUROR STRICKEN IN DYNAMITE
 TRIAL TODAY

Indianapolis. Nov 12-At today's re- cess in the dynamite conspiracy frial- Allan Spaiding, of eSharpsville, Ind,
 one of the jurors, was stricken with apoplexy and the trial was interrupt ed. At the end of half an hour the man was no better and it was uucer- ceed4 At 80 Judge Anderson ad- jorrfresf court rf1 f7T-~ 2 n m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

Sofia. Nov 12,-The Bulgarians. today, captured Chatalja, the princi- pal point in ConstantinopIe's last de- fense line, according to a report. to- dave from the front.
 Reports that the Bulgarians have captured Adrianople were again cur rent here, today.
 NAVAL, MASS ORDER
 Berlin. Nov. 12.-That the Austrian admiralty issued a naval mobilization order. this afternoon, was asserted Tn an unconfirmed special to the Vos- ssische Gazette. The Austrian war fIotiiIa on the Danube river has been ordered mobilized at Semhn, 1t was said, and plans were reported in pro gress for a partial mobilization or the under orders. today, to join the col org.
 MEDIATOR AT WORK.
 Vienna Nov 12-From the little it was possible to learn of the proposals which President Daneff, of the Bull srariarl chamber of deputies. mediator fo Emperor Franz Joseph. it was be- lfeved. today, that the Austro- Ser vian situation is a trifIe less acute. although the best authorities agreed passed
 TURKS CHARGE CRUEITY.
 London. Nov 12.@That the Bull zarians were having more trouble than they expected in breaking dowE the Turks last line of defense out sside Constar1tinopie was surn1ised by military experts here, today.
 Of definite news there was very little but if was clear that fighting has now been in progress for several days along the Chafalja line and though 1t has been reported repeat efIy that fhe attacking troops had gained important advantages, some how they have not appeared to be making much progress toWard Hhe Turkish capital
 TO Che rear of the Chatalja de- lenses aH accounts indicated shock ing conditions, with thousands dying sf starvation, disease and neglected wounds. Anti-Christfan muftering, it was said, is increasing and more anxiety than ever for foreigners in the capital was felt, today. Though the authorities were disarming the they were not taking their guns from the soldiers and it is from that, that the worst is feared The Turks, to- day, were charging that the Bulgar- ians. in their advances have been barbarous1y treating Turkish non- corn batants-
 A cavalry officer in a hospital is quoted as saying that in several towns through which he had ridden the wo- men had their right hands cut off and the children had their fingers sliced.
 The inhabitants Of the territory which the Servians have seized, it was said, have settled down peacefully uIl- der their new rulers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
QUAKE SHOCK
 IN MICHIGAN

South Haven, Mich, Nov. 12-An earthquake shock that rattled windows and dishes and caused great alarm was felt here at $50 a. m. today. No serious damage yves reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

FOR SELE-$s5O upright piano SITS,
 used six months, with twenty year
 guarantee. Tuning and free deliv-' SIS violin for s4 $50 orchestra and solo violin for $15. S44 Noble Hzauua IS dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

Excitement Rumors Murder is But the Prelude to An-Government Uprising Throughout Spain by Anarchistic Element Which
 Strongly Entrenched in That Country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12
OF SPANISH PREMIER
 BY AN ANARCHIST

Jose Canaeas Shot Death Front of Administration Office D the Center of Madrds Busiest Thoroughare, and His As
 saant Kills Himself Before Police Can Seize Him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

TO RTENT.-564 Park avenue,
 fine location for a delicatessen or. bakery store, $22.50. Anderson
 Agency, 50. Cannon St. H Il b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

FOR SALE-6 room cottage, all i'm provements, fine condition, situated on Coleman street, near center of city. Price $3,0OO. Mortgage $1, 700 at 5%o. Bargain Anderson Agency, 60 Cannon St. H Il b"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-12

TO RENT.-New house, 1O4-106 Pop lar street containing 6 rooms and bath, all improvements, steam heat. Also a barn in rear of lot suitable for building or painting contractor. Apply w. P. Kirk 360 Fairfield Ave. H7 < o2 46
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-16
TECHNICALITY AIDS THE
GAR.

Philander G. Knox, secretary OF state
has communicated to President Taft to
the effect that the United States gov
eminent cannot, under the law, inter
vene in the case of Stefen Dabrowsk,
the American citizen now in prison in
Siberia. The case of Dabrowsh was
brought to the attention of the presi-
dent by Victor L. Berger, the socialist
congressman.
Secretary Knox states in his letter
that Dabrowski has been living abroad
since 1900, while the law presumes that
a person absent from this country for
more than two years has abandoned his
American citizenship. The letter of
Knox to Taft reads in part:
although Dabrowski had been natur-
allied as an American citizen in 1898,
he had been living abroad continuously
for about nine years and had been resi-
dent in his native country for more than
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party To finance a working class cam
pnign for working class emancipation.
"rhe battle plans are all readyi tho
speakers are In line for actioni the liter.
ature IN shape 10 put upon the press.
Money is al that is lacking.
"Ne appeal 10 the loyalty OF every
eomradc aud 10 the sympathy of every
friends of the working class. Give ms
your days wage now and we will return
II nm hundred fold in November
Emil Seidcl says:
"The fight is on The forces of the
enemy are corrupted. their lines are
weakening. The fear of defeat has taken
possession of them. is demornlizing them.
ON our side the glory of a great cause
is drawing the comrades closer together.
"What we now need is three things;
First. money; second, money; and third,
money This we cannot expect to get
from the enemy. We must provide the
ourselves.
millions of toilers are waiting for our
message. Shall they wait in vain?
No, Noll Nolll Then get your arms
ready. Hurrah, for the fight. 'On to
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two ysnrs of this time, when arrested by
the authorities at Warsaw. There had
arisen against him under article Of
the net Of congress Of March 2, 1907
ithe so.ealled 'expotriation act) a pre-
sumption that he had abandoned his
American citizenship-a presumption
which he was not able TO overcome when
the opportunity was Offered him to make
the affidavit required by law, and which
is strengthened by the consideration
that on his return to his native country
he had, according to his own statement,
participated in the political activities Of
that country in such a manner as may
be deemed to have identified him there
with. lie has therefore forgone his right
to protection as a citizen Of the United
States.
at will also be noted that, while Dab
rowsd states that the crime for which
he was deported was that of belonging
to an organization which seeks its OBJ
iect by peaceful and legal means and
repudiated all terroristie acts, he was in
fact arrested and convicted by the com
petent criminal court on the charge of
attempting to incite a military revolt"
Berger intends to call on Taft again
and see whether the fact that Dabrowski
had been citizen of the United States
for seven years would not entitle him
to some protection from our government.
Dabrowski has received severe SEN
tence-life-long exile in Sibera-and the
socialist congressman will do all that can
possibly be done before he gives up.
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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

August 3, 1917.
10 the National Executive Committee,
Dear Comrades On August "a, ! sent
you the following by day letter.
"The three following motions are made
hv llillqut: 4 move, one. that Cnmr1dc
nehs or Scidel or Charles Edward Russell
or May Wood Simons or. Charles Dobhs
in order of their acceptance be commits
stoned 10 investigate the charge that
Referendum g was conceived IN fraud
aud forgery Two, that national eNccu-
tive committee meet at Chicago August
4. 10 o'clock o receive and act on re-
port of invest rition and transact other
business. Three. that national secretary
issue order 10 suspend voting on refer
endum in the meantime Vote by wire. "
The vote on the above motions is as
follows: Yes, Berger Hartman, Hill
quit, Spargo o, Haywood. Not heard
from. Irvine, o Hare
Comment by Haywood; "This motion
evidently refers 10 the initiative motion
of Local Branon. There yet remain the
motions of Local Portsmouth and Local
Poplar Bluff which in spirit are the same
as Local Branon The fact that the re-
quired five per cent of the entire mem
bcrship as required by article ri, section
/, are now back of all three motions is
evidence sufficient that the spirit and
letter of the subject matter of Referen-
dun G is properly before the membership
of the party.
"On Hillquit's motion two I vote no.
Comment; Unless other matters are
TO come before the n. e. c..
Con lIillquit's motion three | vote no.
Comment: The N. T.. G. cannot in
itiate referendum. II follows the n.
+. G. cannot suspend n referendum"
The motions are therefore adopted
Debs and Seidel have declined the com
mission. Russell has accepted it.
The executive committee will meet Mt
the national headquarters Saturday,
August II, at 10 a. m.
Please let me know whether or not
you will be in attendance.
Fraternally submitted,
JOHN NJ. WORK,
National Secretary.
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STATES SOCIALIST.
Lewis County.

Lewis county.
II has been suggested to me that | send
To The Commonwealth little news as to
the situation regarding the party IN
Lewis county.
| may briefly state that the state OF
the socialist movement in this part oil
CAPITALS empire is far better than an
tieinated. both rs to number and quar-
ity of party members. The numbers
and enthusiasm are increasing aud the
discipline is being perfected. nave
heen for the last two weeks carrying on
nrona oanda under the auspices Of the
county committee and am more than
nleased Mt the way the workers here re
ceive The message of STRAIGHT SUI
FN'TIFIC SOCIALISM,, The farmers
esneciallv are eager for the straight
Goods. without frills or trimmings. l
have been for years, owing to experience
of nronaganda among the farmers IN
Canada, of the opinion that these land.
owners will vet form the backbone OF
our movement, and my experience IN the
state of Washington has strengthened
this opinion. III.
To give an idea of how the recruits
are being mustered in | may mention
that Chehalis local yesterday took IN
thirty new members: week ago nine
Joined that local. Centralia local has
also recently received thirteen new mem
,bers.
.From every part of the county the
same news is coming; party members
are Nbeing enlisted in greater or lesser
numbers according to population.
TheNomrades have informed me that
they are going to keep me in the field
until election. I am willing, but have
stipulated that they allow me a few
dates in the larger places outside the
county. if dates are offered. All speak
ers like big crowds; they are so much
easier to talk to, and THIS speaker
would like few such from time to time
1'f Lewis I f9@ county Is COOP, greatly due to
the efficient initiative of its secretary
Comrade Wanhope has been here lately
he handles the straight goods IN 1lne
style. -. boro
shortly; also Comrade Ferguson, late
lnavor of Hoquiam, so you see the tight
is Getting thick in Lewis county.
Yours in the revolt,
WILFRED GlBBLE.
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Rellinqham.
Boyds, Wn.

The campaign in WThatcom county was
opened last Sunday by Joseph Gilbert,
candidate for congress in first district
who spoke in North Bellingham in the
afternoon and in South Bellingham at
night. Both meetings were well attended
Throughout his speech Comrade Gilbert
emphasized the need of the working
class winning political supremacy, so
that they may use their political power
in wrestling all capital from private
ownership and centralizing the machin-
cry of production and distribution in
the hands of the proetariat organized
az the ruling class. There are only two
classes in society, and for that reason
there is no excuse for more than two
political parties at the present time;
that there Is no permanent middle
ground between the capitalism of Taft
md the socialism of Debs and SiedeL
Economic conditions. said Gilbert, will
soon drive all voters to take Il positive
stand in politics and that the socialists
and the capitalists would then fight the
final battle for political supremacy. lie
contended that the two old parties had
always represented the interests OF those
who paid their campaign expenses ana
had carried out their election promises
and the socialist party would carry out
the desires and aims of an awakened
working class The speaker received the
closest attention for nearly two hours
At the close of the meeting collection
was taken. the first since the city cam
paign last December netting Sll.55
above expenses. and this amount was
credited to the campaign fund. -Four
new members were admitted.
The socialists will picnic on the east
shore of Lake Whatcom next Sunday
August Is. A band will furnish music
and there will be speaking Bring youI
lunch. Take ears i'm any part of the
CITY for Lake Whatcom boat landing
Boats leave at $3.50 and 1880 with
round trip fare . 8 cents.
Morris Schwartz. the financial score
+arv. has the local books at the sur
prise store. corner Dock and Holly SIS.
where members may pay dues at amy
time during the week. $50.
Speaking dates for Joseph Gllher'
have been arranged by the county com
mjttee ms follows: Van Wyck. Monday
Aug 10: Ferndale. Tuesday, l3t Blaine
Wednesday. "A; Lyuden, Thursday lo'
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STATE NOTES

kelso. Wn., Aug. II, 1912
Editor Commonwealth.
The socialists of Cowhtz county have
filed the following candidates for the
coming election;
State senator, Herman Rensing, Of
Castle Rock.
State representative, Fred w. Jackson,
of Castle Rock.
Auditor, William Beck, of kelso.
Treasurer, ]. +. Duggan, Of kelso.
sheriff. |. 4. Stonehraker, of kelso.
Clerk, Mrs. r. L. Carr, of kelso.
Commissioner, John McCorkle, of
Kelso.
Assessor. F. 4. Northwan, of Wood
land
Coroner. +. NJ Brown, of Kelso.
Prospects are good for large socialist
vote.
Yours for socialism, =
f. L. CARR
Secy. Local Kelso.