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New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
u. S. TO ASIA BY WIRELESS
Alaska Gets in Touch with
Siberia After Long Trial.

Nome Alaska. July Direct wireless
communication between America and Asia
is now an accomplished fact the United
States Army signal corps station here
having been in nightly communication
since sunday with the Russian station At
Anadyr. Siberia. 600 miles west Of Nome
For the last six months the signal corps
operators here have been tryinS. under
orders from Washington. 10 establish
communication with the Russian stations.
Washington. July 25.-OniclaIs here. who
we're gratined by news Of successful wire
less communication between Alaska and
Siberia. said that a diplomatic agreement
would have 10 be reached before the
Nome station could cooperate with Rus
sis for the commercial use OF the gov
ernmcnt-owncd station in Alaska. II "as
pointed out that the problem ~ a delicate
one involving the question Of the United
States granting concession To Russia
which would place that government In
the field as q competitor with American
companies.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
WANT MOORE'S CASH NOW
Insurance Men Fear Greed Oh
Other Creditors.
rrrom The Tribune Correspondent J

TFrom The Tribune Correspondent
Hackensack, y. j.. July 2.-Judse oo'
nelius Doremus. in the 30 District Cou''
here. this morning refused the apphesuO"
of Ex-Governor Fort, OF Newark repis
senting Henry @. Moore, the "ea""'
"alimoner." for an extension OF wv
weeks I'm the suit OF the Internatlonai ~
deity Insurance Company to reo''e
money on bond underwritten by t"o~
for the costs IN an appeal taken by Mo0''
I'm the State of New York.
Samuel Greenstine. OF Jersey CiV' .ep
resenting the plaintiffs. in arguing asH''',.
the motion said that Mr.. Moore was -
the county Jail after jumping MS 70"
bond OF $4,000. and that Vice-Chahcen.'
Lewis had recently raised the bail 10 CIV
900. lie said that IL was only fair 10 i"s
clients that the case should be called NV
as Moore. under a spendthrift clause
ceived $3.50 month. and II Juoshf'.
was not taken now they would come W
tailenders. considering the other 'u'"
pending.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
N. Y. CUSTOMS PROBE STILL ON
Government Expects to Make This
Model Port.

Washington, July 21-John Purroy
Mitchell. Customs Collector at New York,
and Frederick A. Cleveland to-day dis
cussed with Secretary McAdoo and Assist
ant Secretary Curtis the investigation
they are making of customs administra-
tive methods at the port OF New York.
They reported progress, but indicated that
the end of the inquiry was not yet in
sight.
As the result of this investigation the
Treasury Department hopes TO make New
York a model port for the country.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
G0FF 0VERRULES GAYNOR
Justice Orders Mayor to Rein
state Sealer of Weights.

Justice Goff yesterday ordered Mayor
Gaynor 10 reinstate Galen B. Hathaway
I'm the Bureau Of Weights and Measures,
from which place. the justice held. he was
removed without sufficient opportunity TO
answer charges brought against him on
the strength of an affidavit which was
not in existence at the time the charges
were made.
Hathaway was promoted to sealer Oc-
tober q, 1911. He received a letter from
the Mayor April Is saying charges OF
conduct unbecoming AN Inspector Of
weights and measures had been preferred
against him and instructing him to report
for a hearing four days later. Justice
Goff found that the affidavit was not
made until six days after the hearing and
that Hathaway therefore did not have a
fair chance 10 answer IL.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
FIVE HURT IN AUTO CRASH
All of Brooklyn Family Injured
at Asbury Park.

Asbury Park. y. J., July 26.-Mr and
Mrs. c. A. Rechstein, OF Brooklyn: their
two children and Mrs. r. Bechstein are
AT the Octagon Hotel. Sea Bright, recov-
ering from injuries received last night
when their automobile was I'm collision
with that Of James VI. Beck. broker. or
No SIS Wall street. New York, who has a
summer home at Low Moor.
Bechstein's three-year-old son was
badly cut OF his head. drs. Bechstein
received a slight cut on her head ami
the others were slightly injured. After
their injuries were dressed they proceed
ed to the hotel
The Beck car was occupied by Miss
Beatrice Beck. An artery in her right
arm was cut by glass and she also is
suffering from shock and bruises,
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
NAVY CENSURED BY JURY
Dead Sailor Said to Have Had
Easy Access to Drugs.

Philadelphia. July 25.-The Navy ps-
partment was censured here to-day oy
Coroner's jury which investigated tn'
death OF Wilbur j. Martin. sailor on
the battleship Connecticut who "sS
found dead in the Tenderloln district
The jury found that Martin died from
combination of lung trouble alcoholism
and drug poisoning. Coroner hnlsh' az.
the jury expressed the opinion that '"'
drug which helped TO Kill Martin was 'O'
easily obtained on shipboard.
Martin. according TO other sailors "as
heir to Sl65c0O left him by relative WIZ
died in ST. Louis
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
STlRS UP WEATHER BUREAU
Committees Report to Result in
Reorganization.

Washington, July 25.-The Weather Bu-
reau will soon be reorganized as the re-
suit of a report made to-day to Secretary
Houston by Il. II. Bowie, c. +. Marvin
and r. u. Calvert. who were appointed
as a special committee to investigate.
The changes recommended will not be
put into effect all at one time Secre-
tary Houston said he was not ready to
announce what they would be, but il is
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26

known that economies will result III Ger
tain lines by doing away with duplica-
tions and that the Secretary pelleVes
greater efficiency will result
No successor 10 willis IA Moore' u'S-
missed as head of the bureau some time
ago. has yet been announced. though a
man has been selected.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
HAYS WINS BY 10000.

Little Rock. July 25.-Practically com
pIete returns from Wednesdays election
show that Judge George w. Hays, Demo
cratic candidate for Governor Of Arkan-
sas, won by about 10000 majority. The
Republican. Progressive and Socialist can.
didates finished in the order named
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
BEACH TRAIN KILLS CHILD.

A passenger train bound from South
Beach for ST. George late yesterday af-
ternoon ran down and instantly killed
Josephine Cozzo, four-year-old daughter
OF Michael Cozzo. The child lived at No
40 Lyman avenue, Clifton Staten Island
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26

Washington, July 25.-Any attempt 10
remove David Lamar from the jurisdic-
ton of the District Of Columbia will be
resisted. according TO Mr.. Lamar's attor-
ney. Henry r. Davis, who expected ef-
forts would be made to-day to serve war
rants on his client based on the indict-
ment found by federal grand jury in
New York
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26
Don't Like White Hous. Visits.

The temper Of the conservatives on the
committee was not improved when it Was
learned that MI Ragsdale was slated for
q talk with the President Monday morn
ing, and he wanted a postponoment OF
consideration OF his amendments for this
reason. The frequent conferences between
the President and the insurgents are de-
clared by certain conservatives to be
hindering rather than helping the prog
ress Of the measure the theory being
that the President. trying 10 act as peace
maker, really draws attention to an op-
position which might die Of itself II let
alone.
Chairman owen OF the Senate Banking
Committee said to-day that on personal
poll Of Senate Democrats he had found
forty-seven who favored taking up cur
rency reform at the present session and
two who favored a recess OF Congress
and a postponement Of action until fall.
Two Democrats were absent and not in
cluded. Senator owen said he had also
found six Republicans who favored inn
mediate action. He expressed the opinion
that differences in the House committee
would not delay the Senates considera-
tion Of the bill after tariff revision was
disposed OF.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-26

the indictments consolidated before the
trial which probably will not be called
until the October term. The local attor-
neys say they expect to walt for Mr..
Iamar's return to New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
MAYOR PLANS CONSOLADATION
 OF TWO OFFICES

There will be no attempt by the Re- publican administration to combine the offices of city engineer and director of public works. The plan is to com bine the offices of superintendent of streets which pays $1,50o per year with that of director of public works, which pays $2.500 per year. ana make the salary $3.00O.
 Mayor Wilson announced today that he would not name a, superintend of streets when he announces his ap- pointments in December unless he fails to get through the legislature a change in charter to abolish the office of superintendent of streets, and raise the salary of the director.
 The mayor is making parade of the fact that no one has been appointed to the office of superintendent of streets since Albert J. Bodine resigned, but lit tie is said of the fact that a new clerk ship has been established for the d1rec- tor Of public works, at a salary of $1 200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
WHISKEY MADE
 THIS AUTO GO
How An Ingenious Chauffeur
 Moved His Car.

When you run out of gasoline on lonely country road and have a. convfviaI party Of friends with you fear not that your car will be stall ed indefinitely.
 It was the experience of a driver of an automobile licensed in Connecti- cut, 21097, given in the automobile directory as owned by the Columbia Nut and Bolt Company of Bridgeport. to run out of gas near the bathing houses, Fairfield, this morning. A quart of well advertised whiskey was purchased and poured into the tank. It lasted until John Boyle's pharmacy in Fairfield was reached, where the purchase of five gallons of gaso1ene enabled the unknown driver and his friend to proceed to- wards Bridgeport. The story is con- frmed by the dealer who sold the whiskey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
Condemn Lands
 For Addition To
 County Courthouse
Marr Instructed To Bring Friendly Action Against Hall Home
 Property Owners.

Condemnation proceedings to pro- vide for an addition to the county courthouse. will be started at once against the Hall Home estate, which owns the property adjoining the court house on the west. This was determ- ined upon this morning at a meeting of the county commissioners and law yers representing the owners of the porperty. Attorney James A. Marra counsel for the commissioners. was in structed to begin legal proceedings at once. F -s 7.=7gse
 This is friendly action but is nee essary5 because under the terms of the will the property canot be sold. It has long been recognized as fact that the present courthouse. was in adequate and a committee was named some time ago to consider acquiring the adjoining land.
 Those present at the meeting today were Commissioners Simeon. Pease, John Brophy, Denis Mulvihi11 and Whitman S. Mead; Attorney David s. Day, representing the Associated Charities; Attorney Samuel c. Shaw, for the Protestant Asylum and Attor- ney John W. Banks, a member of the committee. The two organizations named above have certain rights in the Hall Home property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
iITALY'S HERCULES
 ENTERS PARK CITY
RIoodIess Matador With Wrest- ling Partner Aspires ~TO
 American HOnOrS.

Unexpectedly appearing in America and without publicity 1t was learned yesterday that Italy'e champion wres- nIer, strong man, and bull-hghter, Juan IAdazzan, was in Bridgeport. In com. .pany with Gere. Pahmini, also famed for his strength, Mazzan was found at a local hotel, where he stated through an interpreter that he would remain Tn this country until he could meet any Fvho desired to dispute with him in public the championship honors of weight lifting. At the present time with his partner. a theatrical engage ment for a period of three weeks has been accepted and he is now appear ing at Polls theater.
 Italians in this city recognize the name of dazzan with adoration, for he is the only man who in competition with the most proud Spanish mata- dcrs~E1as entered the bull ring at Bar ceIona, Spain, and with bare hands killed the most ferocious bulls that the CorderiI1as furnish
 In Rome and Turin, Italy, where feats of strength are annually staged, he has carried off all honors. So strong in bone and muscle is this her cuIes of 255 pounds weight that with the pressure of his jaw and one hand he is able publicly to twist the largest horseshoe into an unrecogn1zable shape
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
NORTHROP IS EAGER TO FACE FORGERY CHARGE Senator Lewis Former Aid
 Valves ExtraditiOn
 Proceedings.
THREATENS TO PUBLISH
 MORE PRIVATE LETTERS
Washington Grand Jury Has Indicted Him For Alleged
 Bad Check.

New York, Nov. 18.-Sidney Moul- throp, the stenographer arrested hero early today on 8 charge of forgery made by United States Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, waived ex- tradition proceedings at his examina- ton this afternoon, and asserted that he wanted to return to Washington without delay to stand trial. He was turned over to United States Marshal Henkel for conveyance to the national capital.
 Marshal Henkel said he had not set a time for taking Moultrop back, but that he probably would do so without delay.
 Washington, Nov. 18.-Evidence of an a111eged check forgery by Sidney Moulthrop> former stenographer to Senator Lewis of Illinois, was pre- sented here today by a grand jury. Following publication of correspond ence between the senator and Henry M. PindelI, of Peoria, regarding the 1atter's selection as ambassador TO Russia, charges were made that a cer- tain letter had been fa1sifed.
 A warrant charging that Moulthrop had forged Senator Lewis name to t4 check was then issued and served on MouIthrop last night in New York
 Meanwhile, Mou1throp had written President Wilson and Senator Lewis threatening to publish more letters unless his prosecution were stopped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
N. Y. c. CHIEF
 RESIGNS HIS
 PRESIDENCY
Man Who Rose From Section Hand Quits Job
 Today. g
FAILING HEARING ONE
 REASON FOR HIS ACT
William C. Brown Will Devote Himself To His Western
 Interests.

New York, Nov. 1S.-William C. Brown, who rose from section hand to the presidency of the New York Cen fraI Lines, resigned today. The direc- torates of the four railroad companies comprising the New York Central sys- tenn accepted d1is resignation. It will become effective New Years Day.
 A. H. Smith, senior vice-president of the line, 1t is reported, will succeed him.
 MT. Brown is 50 years old and has been in sthe railroad service for more than A years He has been president of the New York Central for the past five years Prior to that, he was for two years senior vice-president of the system and for five years in, charge of operation and maintenance As presi- dent Of the lines, he was commander in-chief of an army of 160,O00 employees.
 His letter of resignation was ad- . dressed to the directors of the four companies which comprise the system, the New York Central G Hudson River Ranroad Company; the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company i; the Michigan Central Railway Com pany, and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Com ipany. The letter reads:
 s.I have for two years contemplated aeling to be relieved of the very exact
 
 position of chief executive of the New York Central Lines. I have been in railroad service continuously for more than 4 years-twe1ve years of this ser vice with the New York Central Lines, dTe years in charge of the operation and maintenance of property, two years as senior vice-presfdent and five years as president-and feel that nave earned that freedom from care, hard work and responsibility which can only be secured by retiring from active service
 Tn addition to my desire to be re- dbsred of the burden and responsibility of my position, I am admonfshed by. failing hearing that cannot without serious embarrassment, continue to perform the duties of the position, either in the board room or in frequent important conferences in which must necessarily participate.
 s'For these reasons, beg to very re- spectfuly tender my resignation as president, effective January 1, 1914.
 .Tn leaving the service. I desire to express my sincere and grateful appre- ctation of the cordial cooperation which has always been extended to me by this board and of the loyal, in teIligent and efficient support and as- distance rendered by all the officers of Ethe company After retirement MT. Brown will de- vote his attention to his financial inter eEts in Iowa and neighboring states, to the welfare of the communities in which those interests are situated and ifo the improvement of agricultural conditions generally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
CANDIDATES
 MUST REPORT
 ALL EXPENSES
Time Expires Tomorrow After noon, And There's Fine
 For Delay.

At o'clock this afternoon a num- Der of candidates for office at the last l city election had failed to file their accounts of election expenses with the town clerk. The time for filing such expense accounts expires at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Treasurers or political agents who fail to file their expense accounts before the time ex- pires tomorrow afternoon. may be fined $25 for each day they are in de- fault, unless excused by the court The candidates who have not filed expense accounts up to 1 o'clock to- day, weres SR
 Democrats: J. AItereri, candidate for selectman; s. L. Johnson and Pat rick Carroll, candidates for aldermen in the 5th and 7th districts, respective 1y.
 Republican: City Sheriff Joseph Ka- 1afus.
 Progressives: Daniel Gibson and C. Waldorf, candidates for alderman in the 2nd and 9th districts respective ly.
 Prohibitionists: Mrs. J. J. BIoss, candidate for Board of Education; Albert Jersey, for city sheriff; J. D. Mcleod for se1ectman, and these can didates for aldermen, R. SLampman, 4th district; O. N. Moeller, 5th; T. Martin 7th, and E. s. Williams 9th.
 Socialists. Hanford Porter candidate for board of education and Philip Le- win, candidate for seIectman
 The law requires that town clerks shall report to the secretary of state or the prosecuting attorney those can didates who fail to make reports. This list must be furnished within four days after the time for filing reports ends. |,
 Assistant Town Clerk winton no tff1ed all the delinquents today to make their returns at once and avoid the penalty of the law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
HOMER FOX SUED
 BY 20 YEAR OLD
 WIFE FOR DIVORCE
Ruth Norton Fox Charges Mem Der of Wealthy Family With IntOIerabIe
 Cruelty.

Homer c. Fox, member of a. weeS- thy family which has large hoIdiuEE of valuable Main street real esta1e. has been sued for divorce by his % year old bride, Ruth Norton Fox of this city She alleges intolers,ble cruel ty. The papers, which were filed to- day in the superior court, reveal the fact that Mrs. Fox was only 15 years old when she capitulated to the ardent wootng of young Fox. They were married August 2s, 1908 Inasmuch as she is minor, Mrs. Fox brings the action through her father, Wesley L. Norton of this city, assistant treaBur- CT of the Connecticut Clasp Go. In addition to 8 decree she asks the court to allow her to resume her maiden name.
 Another divorce suit filed today fs that of Ernest l.. Fisher of this city against Grace R. Fisher of this city. Desertion on August 2S, 1909, Is all legged. The couple were married September 10, 1902. Mrs. Fishers maiden name was Grace Dunmore-
 Nellie T. Riley of Bedding wants a decree from Joseph L. Riley of Ridge field. Desertion on December 1, 1900. is alleged. The parties were married May 8, 1900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
WANTS TRANSFER OF FIFTH STREET LAND
 DECLARED ILLEGAL

Tangled affairs of Otto Olsen, the To- cal builder who fled from the city sew erals years ago, were aired in the su- perior court this morning when the suit of Charles D. Burnes, trustee, against Katie Hebermehl was heard before Judge Bennett It is alleged that Olsen before he departed, con veyed property on Fifth street to Mre. Hebermehl's husband, who has since died.
 Upon his death this property, which is worth about $2,000, reverted to Mrs. Hebermehl. The plaintiff alleges that Olsen transferred the property in order to defraud his creditors and he asks the court to declare the conveyance void He also wants &, 900 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
KENNEDY TRIES TO END LIFE IN WEES PRESENCE Shoots Self Sitting On Bedside, Invalid Spouse Close By. BULLETS INTENDED
 FOR HEART IN ARM Despondent Because Wife'S Illness Refused To Yield To Medical Treatment
 In Critical COndi-
 ton.

Discouraged over the he1pIessness of his wife and her increasing in v1dualisn, John Kennedy, 63 years old. made a desperate suicide attempt this afternoon at his home, 134 Sher- wood avenue. Mrs Kennedy watched him with mortified gaze unable to do anything to prevent the act. Three bullets from a .32 ca1iber revolver were aimed at his heart but the shaki- ness of his hand prevented them from reaching this destination. All of them lodged in the upper part of the arm, tearing muscles and tendons as well as sn ashing the bones in a manner that will make amputation necessary. He was rushed to St. Vincent's hos pital and was the operating table at press time. Mrs. Kennedy is pros trated on account of the experience.
 For some years, Mrs. Kennedy has been practically an invalid on account of rheumatism and, during this time, her husband has attended to her every want as if she was an infant. Her failure to improve and little hope be- ing given out of ultimate recovery has had it's effect upon him and at times he has been extremely Respondent
 This is not his first suicide attempt Today's procedure is thought to have torn up preparatory to moving. Ken nedy had been working about the house and, tired and discouraged, came into the bedhoom, where Mrs. Ken> nedy sat in an easy chair. Sitting down upon the bed he remarked that he might as well end it all, gazed at her for a moment and then, pointing the revolver at his heart, fired.
 The reports and Mrs. Kennedy'S screams attracted the attention of neighbors and one telephoned to the emergency hospital. Police EIectricia14 Sheridan A. Ladd was detailed to ac- company Dr. William H. Cur1ey with the ambulance. He secured the re- volver.
 On the way to the hospital, Ken nedy appeared to be dazed bet plead ngly asked w to whether his ar- tempt would not be successful and said that he tried to do a good job. He said that he hoped that he would die, that life seemed to have noth- ing of good for him and the continued Illness of his wife made him discour- aged.
 He has been employed for years at the plant of the Crane Valve com oany. Several times attempts at suicide have been called to the at ;ention of police and emergency hos oitaI officials. One, according to tes- ,imony, was when he and Mrs. Ken 1edy narrowly escaped gas asphyxia- ] ion but a comparatively short time 1 ago.
 At the hospital this afternoon his | was reported critical.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-18
MEXICAN SITUATTONIS
 DISCUSSED BY CABINET

Washington, Nov. 1s-Presidenf Wilson and the cabinet met today and discussed the latest phases of the Mexican situation. Over night deve1- opments apparently brought no new information but keen interest was shown in the Mexican congress. Some of the officials were inclined to be- lieve that the body would heed the warning of the United States and take no action.
 was revived but high officials said such a step had not been determined upon Many moves are under con- sideration-