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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

Forcing an entrance into his wife's house at the corner of South Main Street and Rfverview place, Stratford at one o'clock this morning, Count EIIia Caprillian, said to be a memb Der of the Turkish nobility, proceeded to terrorize the occupants of the house, acting like a man bereft of his senses with the result that his wife, who was Mrs. William Miller before she mar Allen D. Judson of the Stratford Fire departme ent for help.
 Mrs Miller was alone in the house with her little son and her mother when she heard her husband, whom she is at present suing for divorce on the grounds of cruelty, crashing through the door of her home. She thought at once that he had come to do her violence and telephoned inn rnediateIy to Chief Judson of the fire department
 Chief Judson on receiving word that CaprflIian was breaking into the wife's home, telephoned to State Policeman Rowe H. Wheeler, and Wheeler, ac- cornpanied by State Policeman Robert Bridgemap made with all speed for the Caprillian home.
 The door they found had been smashed open and Capril1ian who had removed his hat and coat, the more easily to use his strength in breaking into the house, was inside, arguing In coherent1y with his wife,
 Wheeler and Bridgeman ordered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
Providence Bank
 Suspends Payments

Providence, R. T., April 14.-The Atlantic National Bank did not open door said that it had suspended pay ment-
 Later in the forenoon, this notice was posted on the doors:
 '.At the request of the board of d1- rectors, I have taken charge of this bank and have closed it's doors, acting under the authority and direction of the comptroller of the currency. CSigned) Joseph Balfh, National Bank Examiner"
 President Percy w. Gardner said that a statement explaining the sus- pension of business would be made later in the day. According to the last statement for the comptroller of the currency on April 4, the bank had deposits subject to check amounting to S2O76,26S, demand certificates of deposit s21O,365, time certificates of deposits, $6,500.
 The capital stock paid in was $3OO,- 900, with a surplus fund of $120, 0,00O. The loans and discounts amounted to S2,574, 4,O43. United States bonds $193,- 900. other bonds and securities $401,- 257. The specie and legal tender re- serve totaIled $136, ,446.
 The statement was signed by Presi- dent Gardner, D. F. Sherwood and Robert E. Budlong, directors, and Frank w. Peabody, cashier.
 President Gardner became the head of the institution only a short time ago. succeeding Edward P. Metca1f, who is now in Europe. He is a law yer associated with Charles A. Wilson head of the Republican state organ izatioD
 The troubles of the institution date from the arrest of Joseph G. Robin, the New York banker who had been associated in a bushes way with the hot eraI of the heaviest depositors with drew their accounts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

him to leave the house and he de murred at first, asking to be allowed to speak with his wife for a few min utes. Keeping him under their eyes the state policemen allowed Capri1lian to talk for 15 minutes with his wife and then ordered him to leave the house without more ado.
 He looked as though he would have liked to refuse but the state police man insisted that he make his exit and this he did, disappearing in the darkness. Mrs. Caprillian was plainly unnerved by the unceremonious way in which he broke into the house and in fact was bordering on a state of collapse when the state policemen ar rived to protect her from her uuwe1- come but persistent husband.
 In view of the fact that there are two eases pending against Capri11fan at the present time. one for an all legged assault on his wife, and the other being the divorce case brought by her, it is understood that 1t will go pretty hard with the ''count" on this third case.
 It was stated on good authority this morning that a warrant will very probably be issued within a day or so for Caprillian's arrest, and 1t was also stated that States Attorney Stiles Judson may invoke the aid of the federal authorities to have Ga prillian deported to his home in Fur key, on the grounds that the mans actions show that he is mentally un- balanced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
THE DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, April 14-Senate: Not in session. Meets Tuesday at noon.
 Finance committee continued it's consideration of new tariff bill.
 Judiciary committee decided to re- port favorably a bill to create an ad- ditional United States judgeship in 4th circuit, in West Virginia.
 House-Met at noon and adjourned at 12:35 p. nl., until noon, Thursday.
 Democrats caucused on tariff.
 Represents tive Morgan introduced bill to abolish secret caucus.
 Ways and Means committee contin- ued it's consideration of new tariff bill, taking up agricultural schedule.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
CRONAN'S DEATH FOLLOWS INJURY Fire Lieut.. SuCCumbS to What gt First Appeared to Be
 4 Scratch Was Cut by Hook at Cudahy Fire Wednesday March
 26

A scratch on the hand received while on duty fighting the fire at the Cudahy Packing Company's plant on Water street a few weeks ago result ed in the death this morning of Lieut. James Cronan of No. 1 Truck com pany of the Bridgeport fire depart ment.
 Lieut.. Cronan got a fire hook caught in the flesh of his hand on the night Of the fire but as the little scratch which the hook made healed rapidly and apparently without infection, he did not think much of the hurt at first. Blood poisoning however set in and spread through his system despite heroic efforts of his attendant physi- clans to prevent it from so doing.
 His condition became worse and worse but his friends did not give up hopes for his ultimate recovery un- til the very last The end came at an early hour this morning, the va liant fireman fighting for his life un- til the last, but in vain, for the poi son had gotten in its deadly work and all the doctors skill and the patients endurance were of avail.
 Lieut.. CrOnan, who was only 31 years Of age, was one of the best known and most popular members of the Bridgeport fire department and with genuine sorrow by a host of friends.
 He lived with his widowed mother, Mrs. Francis Cronan, at No. 101 Lee avenue, and besides his mother, Is survived by two brothers, John and William, and four sisters, Mary. Della, Margaret and Mrs. Edward Kelly.
 The deceased lieutenant was a staunch member of St. Peters R. c. church, from which church his funeral will be held at o'clock Wednesday morning, with Father T. J. Kelley of ficiating.
 The deceased was permanent mem Der of the fire department for the past nine years. He was with No 1 Truck company for about a year and was then transferred to No. steam CT company. He stayed with No. 2 company until March last when he was again sent back to No. Truck company, with which company he was connected at the time of his death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

 BEING TRIED
 FOR ASSAULT
Right to Eject Passenger for Presenting Transfer at Wrong Point Be-
 fore Court
August Johnson, Mctorman, Accused of Assaulting John J. Harrington, Alp peals to Jury.

The question whether the employees of the Connecticut Co. have a right to eject a passenger from a trolley car l when he presents a proper transfer at | other than a transfer point, and use force for that purpose Is being argued 1 today before the criminal court of | Common Pleas with Judge James F. Walsh and a jury in the case of the State vs. August Johnson for assault upon John J. Harrington, the alleged assault having taken place January | 20 last, when Harrington presented a transfer on car on the BeardSIey park line which he boarded at Cres-
 cent avenue and William street. In the testimony given regarding the assault Fred J. Courier as a wit
 ness for the State said that he board ed the car at the same time Harring-
 ton did, at Crescent avenue and Will liam street. Courier paying a fare but Harrington presenting a transfer which the conductor refused becaus not presented at a transfer point. The conductor demanded the payment of
 fare which Harrington, according to
 the witness, refused, and told the con-
 ductor it would require an officer to
 put him off the car.
 When the car reached East Wash
 ington and Noble avenue the conduc-
 tor with the assistance of the motor man, August Johnson, the defendant
 in the present case, pushed Harrington
 off the car, and when he attempted to
 get aboard again there was a mix up
 in the street and the motorman struck
 Harrington in the face. Harrington
 was held until Officer Campana was
 summoned, and the entire party ar rested. Courter's story was corrobor-
 ated by other witnesses, and was not weakened by a severe cross examina- ton. Lewis M. Potter, also passen- ger on the car told about the same story that told by Courier
 Johnson was fined $1O and costs in the city court and entered an appeal to the criminal court of common pleas He pleaded not guilty to the charge and elected to go before the jury.
 The real question at issue is the validity of a transfer if the holder gets tired standing to wait for car and walks along in the same direction, boarding it when it comes along, and then offering it for fare. There is no contention in the present case that the transfer was over due, but only that 1t was presented at the wrong place. If the transfer was valid there was no reason for putting Harrington off the car, and consequently for the sub- sequent assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
ALL BELGIUM PARALYzED BY
 VAST STRIKE
Quarter of Million Men Lay Down Their
 Tools
OmlnOus Quiet Reigns in Cities Where All Places of Indus
 try Are StiIIed

Brussels, April 1.-The vast political strike for manhood suffrage in Bel giurn, prepared with such complete ness by the Socialist workmen's trade unions, began at dawn, today, when the night shift came out of the mines and mills throughout the country leaving them empty except for a few caretakers told off by Socialist leaders to keep the property from deteriorat- ing.
 At least a quarter of a million men laid down their tools according to re- ports given out in represen tative non Socialist headquarters. Tn many dis tricts there were exceptions to the general walkout and only loose esti- mates are ventured either by the So- cialists or by the state ministers as to the number of men affected.
 The strike is complete in places such as the mining districts. In Brus- sells itself the strike must be looked for in order to be found. Approxi- mate1y a quarter of the workmen en- gagged in the suburbs where the man ufacturers are located, did not go in to the shops. The Socialist committee sitting at the headquarters where the peoples party announced at il o'clock that 10000 men had struck in the cap ita1
 Report after report from the prov inces tell of complete or nearly com p1ete stoppage of work at Liege, Char leroi. Mons, La Louvlere and other smaller cities. At Mons alone it is estimated that there are 10000 strikers and at La Louvtere 26,oaO most of them belonging to the metal, carriage build ing and tobacco trades.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

most part he remained silent and i passive.
 In the middle of the day, the Pope had a short sleep almost uninterrupt- 1 ed by coughing. His temperature was 1 slightly above 9S degrees; his pulse s5 and his respiration 2e. His kid neys are functfoning we'll Dr. Amici visited the Pope twice, to- day, after the departure of Prof. Marchfafava. According to an under standing between the two physicians, pr. Anfci considered the Pope's con- dftion stationary.
 The Pope's temperature decreased l at o'clock, today, to 9st degrees, which is interpreted as a sign that there is no danger of an attack of pneumonia.
 At 1:15 D. n., Prof. Marchiafava, on leaving the Popes apartment after examining him said: "I now really trust that the Pope's illness will have favorable solution if it is. possible to induce the patient to take proper care of himself"
 Last night was the seventh since the first relapse suffered by the Pope.
 It now appears that the attack of coughing at about Il o'clock, last night accompanied by the emission of quantity of blood, greatly relieved the pontiff and enabled him to sleep. During the night the Pope's tempera- ture gradually decreased until 1t went down to 98 degrees.
 Prof. Marchiafava made a long and minute examination of the patient, paying special attention to the condi- tion of the heart. He was satisfied to learn that the bronchial affection and inflamma ton existing on the left side had not increased.
 The bulletin issued by the Pope's physicians, early today, read:
 His Holiness passed a tranquil night Bronchial symptoms are reas- surfing. Temperature 99. General con- dition good. (Signed) Marchiafavas Amici."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

Rome is taking the news about the Pope's grave illness with outward transquility, based upon the wide spread conviction that if the end is approaching it will not come for some days at least. Even the churches are not unusually crowded
 Ordinary tourists are allowed to visit the galleries of the Vatican although the bronze doors are closed to the pub lie. Conveyances drive up frequent ly, carrying cardinals and prelates to inquire about the Popeis condition and to read the latest bulletins and, if pos SibIe, to speak with one or the other of the doctors.
 The Pope's physicians seek by every means to evade wo111d-b be 4nterviep CTS and when that is impossible they Are utterly non-committa1.
 Prof. Marchiafava, when questioned as to whether the bulletins .issued from the Vatican reached the public just as they left his hands, merely smiled. The Journalists interpret that smile each according to his private belief.
 Inside the Vatican everything went on smoothly The sisters of Pope Plus have regained the calm which had been shaken by their brothers second relapse and now come and go with their feelings under control and noise1essly bring comforts to the pa tfent who every now and then, without speaking, puts out hand and touches the one nearest him and at the same time smiles gently.
 The Pope today inquired about the Venetian pilgrims and expressed dis appointment that he was unable to re- ceive them before they left Rome. He said he wished to pray for their safe arrival home.
 Although the Pope rested quietly during the forenoon, the physicians were somewhat concerned about his growing weakness. His heart, how ever, showed no symptoms of valvu- lar lesion. The Pontiff took little mo- tice of those around him. For the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
TROLLEYMEN CLAIM
 SENIORITY RULE IS
 BROKEN BY EMPLOYES

New Haven, April 14-A conference was held, today, of representatives of the trolleymens unions and officers of the Connecticut company over the discharge of a number of trolleymen in alleged violation Of the seniority rule and according to the trolleymen union.
 A strike Is not anticipated as mat ters of this kind must under the rules of the national organization be re- ferred to it's officers and no strike can ensue except after an offer of ar bitratton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
NOT WILD
 ANIMALS IN BAG

Suspected theft of brass amounting to between S10 and $15 in value was reported to the police this morning by Jacob Levy, a local peddler, living at 300 Osborne street, whose suspic- Ions were aroused when delivery of the goods for which he paid $2.25 dis closed a bag upon which had been written Do not touchi Wild animals!'
 At first thinking the bag might con- tain vencmous reptiles, Levy would not open it, but probing with a stick he found that nothing but metal was contained therein. He believes that the brass may have been taken from the circus.
 The police are in possession of the names of the men who disposed of the junk and investigation will result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
CARS WILL STOP TONIGHT.

La Louv1ere, Belgium, April H. The miners strike here was general, this morning, not a man beyond those necessary to keep the mine machinery in order having gone into the mines. Except for one pottery, all the fac tories were closed. The street cars were operating as usual during the forenoon but the strike of the motor men and conductors was timed to be- gin at 2 o'clock, this evening. Some attempts have been made to cut tele- graph wires in the vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
LOADED WAGON GOES
 OVER DONOVAN'S BODY

Violently thrown from his seat on a heavily loaded stone truck near the corner of Housatonic avenue and Con- gress street. this morning, John Dono- van, a driver for John J. Fitzgerald, a local teamster, fell beneath tho wheels It is estimated that between one and two ton weight of stone pass ed over his body. The horses con- tinued down the street until stopped by a pedestrian.
 Donovan when assistance reached his side was found to be unconscious. Att tended by Dr. c. R. Pratt, he was at once conveyed to St. Vtncent's hos pital in the emergency ambulance, which he reached in a highly delirious condition.
 Superficial examination of his injur- ies tends to show that in addition to a. fracture of the right ankle the wheels have probably passed over vital parts and that serious internal injuries may have been sustained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
MINERS WALK OUT.

Iiegue, Belgium, April 14.-Work ceased, this morning in the greater number of the industrial concerns and in the surrounding suburbs of Bres- soux, Jupille and Wandre. Of $500 workmen, 1,5OO remained at their ma chimes In the national arms factory at Hersta1 the strike was complete. All the coal miners at Seraing, Jern- oppe, Tillur, Mentegne, F1ena1Ie-Hute, F'1emalle-Grande and St. Nicholas, have stopped work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
Mar1larOneCk
 Strikers ln
 Fatal Battle

New York, April Hone man was shot and killed, one was mortal1y in jured and several others hurt in bat tie at Mamaronecik, today, between the police and several hundred etrik- ing track Iaborers on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Five strikers have been locked up at White Plains charged with the crime. Sher- if Doyle, of WestcheSter county has gone to Mamaroneck with a force of deputies in anticipation of further rioting-
 Four hundred strikers, marching in a column, engaged 50 policemen and deputies in a hand-to-hand conflict. Jeremiah Cody, g. private detective, received the brunt of the strikers on sIaught. He Is suffering from a still teeo wound in his back, a broken leg and a scalp wound. When he fell the engagement became general, the strik- CTS fought with stones and clubs and rushed the police off their feet. The latter at the command of Chief of Po- lice O'Nei1, drew their revolvers and fired into the mob. The strikers re- treated, taking their wounded with them. Only the man killed was left behind. His Identity has not been es- tablished. The stikers are members of the Laborers' L.EHI@ .ionaI Union of America a-1-7e making the rounds of man -AacturlnS plants, drlV- ing out Iaborers when employers re- fused to grant an increase in wages and a shorter working day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
ANTWERP SITUATION.

Antwerp, April 14.-The strike which when the day opened appeared not to affect this port in any way set in during the forenoon when there was a partial suspension of work by the dock 1aborers. The movement aI- so extended to other branches. Every thing is quiet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
UNDER WOOD ILL:
 ORDERED TO BED

Washington, April 14.-Chairnnn Underwood of the Ways and Means committee, was ordered to bed, today, by his physicians, who declared ne had a slight fever and was in danger of a breakdown from hard work on the tariff bill. He may be confined for several days. His illness, however did not interfere with the House eau GUS, today, which will work on!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
WOMAN CAUSES ARREST
 OF ROLF, SHARON MAN

Upon the complaint Of F'rieda Peter son, of Sharon, Conn.,, Charles Rolf a recent employe of the U. M. c. Com pany living at 234 Sixth street, was this morning arrested by Sergeant Ed ward Cronin, armed with a warrant issued in Sharon charging him with a serious offense against the woman.
 He was immediately turned over to the visiting authorities who will re- turn him to the western Connecticut city for trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
MEN STAY AT PUMPS.

Char1eroi, Belgium, April 14.-The suspension of work at local mines in this district was complete, this morn ing, except that sufficient men re- mained at their posts to keep the ma chinery in good order and the pumps working. The metal workers of the vicinity have only partially quit their employment but it is understood that tomorrow the remainder of the men In this branch will lay down their tools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
soME ACTIVITY AT GHENr.

Ghent, Belgium, April 14.-The pot teries in this neighborhood are all idle, today, but in the linen and cot ton mills something more than half the hands remained at work except in two cases where all quit The metal workers also all went out but a few cement mixers are reported to have continued work,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
QUIET REIGNs AT MONS.

Mons, Belgium, April 14-Of the 5000 coal miners in this district, all have quit their work except a few who are keeping machinery running. All the manufactures are also idle, in cluding the machine shops and pot teries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
MINE OWNER HELP STRIKERS.

Brussels, April 14.-Raoul Larocque, a deputy and mine order, has declared his intention of subscribing $1O,OOO daily to the strike fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
GOING TO ALASKA?
 GET VACCINATED ]!

Washington, April 14.-Smallpox in Alaska has caused the public health service to decree that all travellers S from the United States to the terri tory must be vaccinated or show a certificate not more than five years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

Rome April 14-At 5:20 p. n, it stated that the condition of the Pope had remained stationary during the afternoon, his temperature had not which s1dered certain proof that there was pneu-
 oa, and also of the certainty of the Pope recovery unless there complications he is mprudent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
Temperature Has Not Risen Curing the Day and Doctors Are HOpe-
 full of Recovery
NO TRACE OF DREAD PNEUMONIA HAS DEVELOPED; DOCTORS BLAME PONTlFF
 FOR DISREGARD OF THEIR MANDATES

Rome Awaits Outcome of Holy Fathers Illness With Outward Tranquility - Sisters of Pontif Have Re- gained Their Cornposure-Patient Inquires for Vel fare of Band of Venetian Pilgrims and Speaks His Disappointment at Being Unable to Receive Them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
Bomb Planted Outside Bank
 Of England

London, April 14.-A milk can fill ed with gunpowder and connected with an electric fuse was found, this afternoon, inside the railing surround ing the wall of the Bank of England. It was removed by the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14
ToILERs TURN TO FRANCE.

Quevrain, Belgium. April 14.-Ev- erything was closed here, today, and the worknen have gone over the frontier into France, which IS only a short distance away, to find temper ary employment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

The Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers Association appealed from the Supreme court decision which held that It's members were violating the Sher- Mmm 1@RS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

Husband From Whom She Seeks Divorce May Arrest ed for Third Time Result of Unnvited Call
 at Home His Wife
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

U. s. District Attorney NTcNabe will recommend changes in the national banking laws as Q result of the F'ed- eraI grand jury investigation of San Francisco's brokerage business which has resulted in the indictment of threa brokers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedman, the Berlin scientist, prepared to demon strate his tubercuIin serum before Washington physicians. He was greeted by many notables including Secretary Bryan.