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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
CITY COURT CASES

The case against William Curran, the Madison Road milk dealer, ac- cused of violating the milk ordinances on two occasions was continued at the request of the defendants counsel, George Mara.
 An assault upon Samuel Pozokoft committed by Abe Friedman, a 19 year old youth of 166 Pembroke street resulted in a fine of $5. Bonds for $1, 600 upon which Henry J. Bunce, 695 East Main street, was held yesterday to answer charge of desertion preferred by his wife, were this morning reduced to $500 and a continuance granted until June 19.
 Likewise the hearing of Thomas Rock, the State street hotel proprietor under bonds to answer a charge of maintaining a house of il1-repute was again continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
STATE OFFICIALS AND R. R. PASSES
COmptrOIIer's Refusal to Ac. Cept Pass Cause of Com
 lnent

Hartford, June 12-The announce ment of State Comptroller Daniel P. Dunn, that he would not accept a pass over the railroads of the state. is said to be a unique departure from the course which in past years has been followed by the state officers and state commissioners. It has been un- derstood at the capitol that at least most of the state officers and commits sionerS travelled on railroad passes dur- ing their terms of office, although in many instances travelling expenses were paid for in the office accounts.
 Each legislative session when the committee on appropriations has been examining the estimate of expenses for. department official the question has arisen frequently as to whether or not such an official had a railroad pass and at the same time received allowance fors railroad travel.
 A committee member has usually given notice of intention to ask ques- ttons on this point but if asked the answers have not been made public. It is not known that any other state administrative officer has heretofore publicly rejected a railroad pass.
 When Governor Baldwin was fnau- gurated he announced that he would pay his own travelling expenses be- tween New Haven and Hartford and would not draw on the state for it and Executive Secretary Thomas has done the same thing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
NORTH END MAYOR
 HIT BY AUTO IS MUCH BETTER TODAY

Favorable reports having been re- ceived at the police Headquarters as to the condition of Joseph Stoehr, a prominent market proprietor at 2715 Main street, familiar1y known as the Mayor of the North End" who was yesterday struck by an automobile driven by Miss Mary s. Beach, daugh- ter of the local florist, no charges were preferred against her in city court this morning.
 With her chauffeur and friends she appeared in the police building but was again permitted liberty upon her own recognizance, with the under standing she would be within reach of the authorities should untoward devel- opments occur to her victim
 Stoehr, 1t was today said at St. Vincent's hospital, has probably re- ceived a puncture of the left lung from one of the ribs which was splin- tered as the forward spring of the machine struck his chest. He passed a restful night and unless unforeseen complications ensue he will recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Gun Minus Stock
 Carried Bullet

The careless handling of fire-arms again brought its victim into prom thence when Nicholas Hanowsky, 244 Hallett street applied at police head quarters today for the arrest of his friend Joseph PIaskunyats, 414 Helen street According to the tale recited Nicholas and Joseph were in the lat ter's yard, Sunday, June 1. Joseph, with an old gun minus it's stock was decIaining his prowess as a rabbit, cat and chicken shot, displaying pelts of lis trophies. Suddenly the gun ex- ploded and a bullet grazed NichoFass s abdomen. He sought medical treat ment and has but just been permitted from his home. He thinks Nichols should be arrested, but Investigation by the police proving the shooting was purely accidental his request was de- nied
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
JudsOn's Views Of COughlin'S Decision
 In Caprillian Case
State Attorneys Comment Upon Judgment Imposing $I5 Fine for Indecent Lan-
 guage Used in Home 10 Wife

ElIia Caprillfan, the Turkish noble man, was found guilty of using abus- i've language by a jury in the court of common pleas yesterday afternoon. The charge against him was made by his wife, Alma Miller Caprf1lian, an attractive Stratford girl. On the charge of assault the jury found the accused not guilty. Judge Coughlin imposed fine of SIS and costs on the abusive language charge. The wife claimed that Capri11ian seized her roughly by the arm and prevented her from leaving the house..
 Attorney Stiles JUdson, who repre- sents Mrs. CapriIlian of Stratford in her troubles with her husband, and justice in Stratford, when interviewed today regarding the Capr1llian case, made the following statement:
 T was invited by Judge Banks, af- ter the conviction of CapriIIian yes- terday, to be heard relative to the sen@ tence,< and requested the Court to i'm pose Q severe sentence as a deterrent to such dastardly conduct Although Mrs. Caprillian's testimony that her husband assaulted her on the date In question with such violence that it left her arm from elbow to shoulder a mass of black bruises, and which were so deep as to last for several weeks, was fully corroborated by her attend Ing physician, pr. HowIand, and six nearby neighbors who saw her in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
MRS. WOODFORD TELLS HOW GAR
 KILLED VICTIM
Wife of Former Ambassador
 TeStifIeS Before Coroner

Telling her own tale of the accident which cost the life of William Stein heauser at Fairfield on the afternoon of June 8, Isabel H.N woodford. widow of General Stewart L. Woodford. for mer minister from the United States to Spain, even consented to depict at the Coroner's hearing yesterday the movements of the victim of her car as he attempted to, avoid being hit
 Dressed in deep mourning, relieved only by the touch of white at the cuffs. and under her straw hat, Mrs. Wood ford presented a picture
 At first inclined to be apprehensive at the formal character of the hear ing, she was soon put at ease by the questioning of Coroner J. J. Phelan, and told with distinct frankness her experience in learning to drive high powered cars. She displayed 8 knowl- edge of mechanics and answered well the numerous questions regarding speed-drives, accelerators, etc.
 She testified that on the day in question she had intended taking a motor-boat ride with guests in her house. but that to spend some time before their return from a country rambIe she had taken her car for a spin, with no particular destination in view.
 Upon turning the. corner at Fair field, she asserted Steinheauser had viewed her at a distance fully 100 feet away, and that he could. by standing perfectly still, have avoided being run down. According to her story he ran forward and then turned back and, again changing his mind, ran directly before the car, which was travelling at about 10 miles an hour and, grab ping the radiator cap with his right arm. attempted to cling there. but slipped beneath She testified that he when the car stopped he was about Is feet in the rear, the car having passed over him.
 William J. Browne, the chauffeur, corroborated Mrs. Woodfords testt- nrony adding that every effort had been made to avoid Steinheauser in the confusion caused by his cratic movements. and that he (Rrownel had made a. special effort to give add ed brake power by assisting Mrs. Wpodfordrin in forcing the lever back He denied he had touched the wheel until the car was so close to the vic- tim that it was impossible to avoid striking him.
 It appeared from the statements of both that Stefnheauser was compelled to stand in the roadway in order to board a trolley car as the car opened on the roadway side, rather than up- on the sidewalk, that the sun was shining in the vfctim's eyes at the time and was reflected back from eye glasses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
SEEK DAMAGES
 FOR FOUR KILLED
 BY FUMES OF GAS

Torecover damages for the deaths of four persons asphyxiated, at 271 Helen street in 1911, Louis J. Korb of New Haven, administrator, brought an action against the Bridgeport Cas- light Co.,, which was commenced this afternoon before Judge Case and a jury in the superior court The names of the four persons killed were John and Annie Harcharick. John kepesac, and John Prevosack.
 It was alleged that the four had re- tired for the night when fumes es- capped from a loose gas cock and per meated the house, causing the death of the four sIeepers. Negligence on the part of the company is alleged. It is said that the gas meter had been removed and that the gas cock had been left in such position that it was struck and loosened when the door opened. This is denied by the company The administrator asks $h0o0 damages in each case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
RICH COUPLE END LIVES IN SUICIDE PACT Worth S1O,OOO, 900 Were Des- pOndent Because of No
 Issue

Zurich, Switzerland, June 12-Eu- gene Maggi and his wife, believed to be the wea.Ithiest persons in Switzer- land committed suicide, today, their act being actuated by sheer lack of in terest in life.
 Eugene Maggf was only Al years old and his wife 35 and the joint estates of the man and woman are estimated at $10,00O,o0O, while quite recently Mag gi inherited the income from a. mum Der of extensive factories.
 The couple had been greatly disap- pointed because their marriage was without issue and, last night, in a fit of despondency, they decided to end their lives. They retired to their bed room in their villa here. turned on the gas and were found dead in the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12

 IN OIL MAKING
 NEW SENSATION
Scandal Connects Members of British Government Like Deals
 In MaTCOni Shares

London. June 12-Scanda1s connect ing members of the British govern ment with specu1ations in oil, some what resembling those disclosed dur ing the parliamentary investigation of the deals by cabinet ministers in Marconi shaTes, may, it is reported, bring about fresh parliamentary sensation in England.
 The Times, recently. warned the government that rumors were rife as to cabinet ministers epeculating in the shares of oil companies which con tracted for the British navy.
 The Globe, today, hints that the books of Charles B. Fsenner, a stock broker who recently went into bank ruptcy, show that Lord Murray, Of Eli bank, invested 8. considerable amount of the funds Of the liberal party in oil shares, particularly those of a Mex jean company which had obtained large government contracts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
B. & M. Goes To
 New Low Level

Boston, June 12-Cofncfdent with the decline on New Haven in the local market and at New York, there was another sharp fall in Boston 6 Maine, which reached 50, a. new low record, shortly after noon.
 The fall in Boston & Maine was at tributed to the passing of the divi-' dend, on Tuesday, news of which was slow in reaching holders in obscure New England hamlets where the great CT part of the stock is held.
 A report by the interstate commerce commission on the recent investiga- ton of the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford and the Boston & Maine is expected within a. short time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12

5uries, the jury acquitted ~CapriIIian-oE assault, but found him guilty of ob- scene. profane and vulgar language to his wife. The language to which Mrs. | Caprillian testified, and which the1 jury found him guilty ofsusing to- her.a was extremely obscene.
 At the conclusion Of the remarkz1 of the attorneys, Judge CoughIfri, who presided in place of Judge Walsh. made the following remarkable state ment in substance: If this language had been used in the street where other people heard 1t, and created a disturbance or breach of the peace. [ would take a more serious view Of the case, but it appears that this1auguags was used by CapriIlian in his own hones and addressed toward his own wife, and I do not think it is very serious in that view; and: fined Cap r1llian only $15.00. The Legislature had regarded this kind of language addressed to another in a. different z light from Judge CoughIfn, flor it re- garded it as 50 serious that ths Statute provides that the maximum penalty for language of that cIlarac- / ter shall be $50O.0O fine or one year in jail. or both
 '.Thus was this Turks hereditary view of the status Of a wife as Q. chat : tel and not much better than a dog confirmed by the Judicial remarks that startled the audience in the(Court room. No further comment is 1ae,ces- | sary-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
DEEP INQUIRY ORDERED INTO
 FRISCO LINES Interstate Commission Will Undertake Ii
 at Once
Resolution Passed by Senate Directs Probe Into Relations
 With Other Railroads

Washington, June 12.-A searching investigation into the financial opera tions of the St. Louis 6 San Francisco system, in response to a resolution of the Senate, is to be undertaken by the interstate commerce commission at once. The inquiry will go deeply into relations of the Frisco lines with the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific; lay bare inside facts concerning the pur7 chase of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois and develop those pertaining to. leases by the Frisco of subsidiary roads.
 The resolution directing the inquiry was introduced by Senator Kenyon and passed by the Senate, Tuesday. Prior to this. the commission had un- der consi iteration the matter of in~ stituting an inquiry on its own initia- tive. Its authority so to do Yas un- questioned but in view of litigation over the receivershfp Of the Frisco lines and the disinc1ination of the committee to inject itself voluntarily into a situation that Is already in the hands of the courts, it was deemed wiser to await affirmative direction by either the Senate or the House or both.
 Immediately upon receipt of official notice of the passage of the Kenyon resolution, the commission set it's ma chfnery in motion. Preliminary work was begun, yesterday. in New York city by agents of the division of car rters> accounts, acting under direction of Commissioner Harlan who is in charge of that branch of the comnais- sion's work.
 The inqudry-wf1l deal with all oper- atfons of the Frisco lines since the reorganization of the system in 19e6. That will include it's relations with the Rock Island, it's purchase of the Chicago 6 Eastern Illinois, with what are regarded: as the peculiar" phases Of that deal and with the acquisition by the Frisco of leased lines at rem tals which are declared by those Gan- liar with them to be extravagant and unwarranted.
 When the work of the division of carriers accounts shall have been con cluded, a report will be made to the committee following which the com mission probably wifi issue an order directing a formal inquiry into the whole matter of the Frisco's financial operations. Hearings will be held and arguments heard.
 A report then will be submitted to recommendations as the facts may suggest If operations in violation of the interstate commerce act should be disclosed by the inquiry, the commits sion may itself issue an order in the proceedings or submit evidence to the department of justicsN The probabil- ity is, that the inquiry will extend through many months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
SENATE LEADERS PREPARING FIGHT
 ON TARIFF BILL

Washington, June 12-Repub1Tcan leaders in the Senate are working hard in preparation for their fight against the Dem ocratic tariff bill now being rounded into shape for debate.
 Senator Penrose, ranking Republican member of the finance committee, is to lead the opposition on the floor af- ter the bdn is reported The measure proba bFy will not reach the Senate un- til June 30.
 Senator Smith, of Michigan. Is pre- paring to lead the fight against the sugar schedule and Senator Shoot will command the anti-free wool debate.
 Senator LaFollettee, who has amend 11eents which amount practically to a new bill, plans to make a speech that will extend over a week Others who are preparing long arguments include Senators Borain, Cun1Tnins, Weeks, Lodge, Root, Burt McCurnber and Galringer.
 The minority members of the finance committee already are at work on their report
 Majority members of the finance committee continued, today, their con- sideration of subcommittee changes in the Underwood bfI resuning dis cussion of the metal schedules It was reported, today, 'that the sul3-corzn1ft- tee, in addition to putting pig iron and ferro manganese on the free list, had also transferred steel fngots and bill lets to the free list because the House had put steel rails in the undutiable class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
To Stop Slaughter
 of Calves As Check
 On High Meat Prices

Washington June 12-Convineedi that the high prices of meats could be sharply and effectively reduced throusA, the slaughter of calves, the cham r. of commerce announced, to- day intention to appeal to Congress for SSrne such Legislation. Prominent physicians throughout the country will be asked to testify as to the unWhole- eomeness Of veal as food and their tes- finony will be submitted to Congress when the crusade is launched.
 Leaders in the movement contend that the slaughter of calves in the United States has not only raised the price of meats but is threa tening it's standing as a meat producing country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
MARSH BROS. AND W. D. BLAKE BOTH
 LOSE IN THIS SUIT

perior court this morning both plain tiff and defendant lost in the suit of the Marsh Bros. Co. against William D., Blake. The jury found in favor of Blake on the original complaint and in favor of the plaintiff on BIakes cross complaint.
 Marsh Bros. sued for 2,5oe, clain- ing their auto was badly. damaged when it coIlided with B1ake's truck. Blake put in a counter claim for $500. By the verdict the costs will be paid by Marsh Bros. The jury was out about an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Money Ran Short,
 Jennie Saw Police

Jennie Carufso, IS years of age, a resident of Bridgeport since May 5, when she was brought here from New ark, N. J., by Daniel Pernia., is a, beau tffuI Italian American girl. But at police headquarters this morning she is awaiting the arrival of detectives from Newark According to the state nrents of the Newark authorities Jen- rie once preferred a serious charge a against Pernia Pernia is said to have again won the affection Of Jennie and to have inveigled her to Bridgeport
 She was lodged at 273 Broad street and handsomely clothed. Later money failed to arrive This morning she told her story to Capt. George Arnold
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
ARRESTED AS HE LEFT POLICE COURT
 FREED OF CHARGE

Philip Parnatan, 549 Lafayette street, 7retaphoricalIy jumped from the frying-pan into the fire, this morning, when, through his attorney, Abe Gedu1dig, he secured 9 nolle in the city court of the charges of abusive language preferred by Nettie Lazovsky, A Railroad avenue. Hardly had he stepped beyond the portals of the police and charities building than he was placed under arrest by Sheriff Joseph Weller who held a body writ in Q suit for islander alleging $1,5oO damages An effort is being made to secure bonds failing which he will be compelled to take the poor-debtor's oath The complaint, sworn to by Joseph Lazovsky, father of the girl, asserts the public use of vile language relation to his daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
FIRST VICTIM OF
 LONG HILL TROLLEY

At St. Vincent's hospital today the condition of Henry Edwards, the first one to sustain injuries on the newly inaugurated Long Hill trolley service, was reported as improved. Edwards, 65 years old, 3572 North Main street, yesterday fell from the step while alighting and was severely shocked and cut about the head.
 Mrs. John Baker, 6S Clarence street also thrown from a trolley step at William street last night will prob ably be discharged from Bridgeport hospital morrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Investigating Arrest
 Of Yankee Yacht

rokto. June 12-rhe official procura- tor Of Nagaski is Investigating the arrest" yesterday, of the American yacht CoIutnbia, owned by J. Harvey Ladew, of the New York Yacht club. The owner claims to have received verbal permission from the custom house authorities to enter the port of Nagallama for repairs. The Japanese government however, declares that it issued a permit for the Columbia to visit the sacred islet of M1yaJfn1a, and the maritime town of Takamatsu but not Nagahana.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Overcome By Hea.

An unidentified man, the first tea be overcome by heat this season was picked up at o'clock today at the corner of Noble avenue and SherEuz street where he collapsed. and Wagi taken in. the emergency ambulance to Bridgeport hospital. He is attired in such clothes as would iTTd4ca5e him a clerk and appears to be about S5 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
JAMES BROPHY GETS
 $50 FINE AND 30 DAYS

For assault upon James NIorrissey, James Brophy, a well known East End resident, was fined $50 and sentenc- ed to jail for 30 days in the criminal court of common pleas today. Judge James F. Walsh imposed sentence. Attorney John J. Phelan made a mo- tion to set aside the verdict which was overruled. Brophy took an appeal to the supreme court, which was all lowed under $500 bondz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
SUICIDE BY ACID
 OF DANBURY HATTER

Danbury, June 12-The body of liar, rison Wood, a hat ffnisher, forty years old, was found in a lodging house on Elm street, today. The man had com nnitted suicide by drinking carboIic acid. He had been dead about S6 hours when discovered Despondency because of the loss of bis position is believed to have been responsible for his act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
NEW HAVEN ROAD STOCK IS DOWN
 10 99 I-2 T0DAY

New York, June PA decline in New York. New Haven & Hartford stock to 99 1-2 shortly before noon was the feature of today's otherwise strong stock market. The decline rep resented a new low record for that stock and a loss of three points from yesterdays close.
 No news accompanied the slump in New Haven but it was assumed to rep- resent further liquidation on the part of discouraged stockholders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Barrett And Burke
 Meet Friday Night

The Park City rink will open it's doors tomorrow evening, for roller skating. There will be two mile roller race between Dick Barrett and Harry Burke, of this city. Both boys have raced during the winter at the Metropolitan roller rink, in New York and this race should be one of the fast est of the season. It will start at 9:45 p, m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
Railroad Bill Passed
 Over Veto of Gov. Fosa

Boston, June 12-The House. today, passed over the governors veto the bin giving the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad authority to ac- quire all the trolley lines in the state west of Worcester. The vote was 1oA to 49. The veto message and the bEl1 was sent to the Senate for concIHreuts action
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12
MISS MORENO SILENT

Absolutely refusing to reveal to the police any further details of the mid night automobile ride and deserton which left her wandering about the streets Of Bridgeport in a. highly hys- tericaI state, Josephine Moreno, the beautiful IS year old Spanish girl from New York still remains a patient at St. vincent's hospital. She will prob- abiy be released in the custody oi friends today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12

Paul Svihra, 8 local contractor, has been awarded the contract for build ing the concrete walk around the Clin- ton park in Broolxlawn avenue. Svi- hra.s bid for the work was $1.43 per lineal foot. The walk will be about .2sO feet in length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12

The estate of Lucy M True, a resia dent of New Hampshire, was admitted to probate this morning. George Rs True was named as administrator. The appraisers were Judge William E- Comley and Hugh J. Lavery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-12

Painters at work burning paint off the clapboards of the bake shop of o'clock this morning, set fire to the house.