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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
Alleged Thief In
WeStport Wreck On
Trial Before Jury
Elizabeth S. James Testifies
Against Man Accused of TAX
ing Jewels Worth So, 300.

Elizabeth S. James, a pretty girl who
resides in Chicago, appeared in the
criminal superior court today to testi-
fy regarding jewels worth $4,000 which
were stolen from her during the wreck
of the Springfield express at Westport
in October, 1872 She testified against
Hanford Donnelly of Westport, who
was arraigned before Judge Reed and
a jury on the charge of theft.
Mrs. James said she had the jewel
case by her side, but when the car
was overturned she rushed to crawl
out through a nearby window. She
thought nothing of the jewels until
later. Later a letter was received
from .Donnel1y offering to return the
jewels for a suitable reward. There
upon Donne1ly was arrested. He plead
ed guilty to theft and said he found
the jewel case in the car after the pas
sengers had gone. He claimed he was
entitled to the jewels because he had
saved the lives of Mrs. James and her
husband by helping them from the
car.
The trial was still on at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
INFORMATION
THAT SCHMIDT
is AN IMPOSTOR
Inspector Faur0t At.
Work On Impor-
tant Case
Report Comes To Him That Man
In TOmbS ImperSOnated Dead ,
Priest In Germany

New York, Sept .1s-The engraver.>
who sold Father" aHans Schmidt the
copper plates used in his coun4erfeft4
ing work, told the police, today. that
''Dr." Ernest Muret frequently had aezs
ccmpanied Schmidt~to his shop. Muret.
the bogus dentist, has contended that
he knew nothing of Schrnddt's coun-
terfetttng plans.
The discovery Of this enEraVen A.
G. Hauver, and the evidence he gave
was important in laying bare the rec-5
ords of Schmidt and the dentist butt
Inspector Faurot, Of the detectivaS
bureau, intimated this afternoon THAI
som ething bigger was in prospect
''At present" said the inspector, L
am Investigating a reportAto the efEeoE.
that the Father Schmidt referred 70
by the Germans died and that the
man now in the Tombs simply i'm
persona4ed that man. I am mot at lib :
erty at this time to dfVu1ge~ the sourcaf
Of my information in this regard but :
consider it is Of such a nature that q
thorough Investigation Is imperative -
Hauver said that a man he recoe-
nized from photographs as Schmid G
called at his shop some time ago wi ft11
a strip of copper 36 inches long and II
inches wide Schmidt ne said M
structed him to cut plates by 4 fnch-t
es explaining that he wanted q haIcj
inch margin On them Hauver said hst
became skept1caI ana inquired as t0I
what use the plates were to be put
Schmidt, he said, evaded the question. &
Hauver suggested the making OF a,
sign.
"Oh, yes. That's what am going To
use them for" Schmidt replied.
Inspector Faurot, today, wired to
Hamburg, Ger, hngerpr1nts OF Schmidt
and Muret with requests that It be de-
ternined If either has any criminal
record.
Muret faced the charge, today. Of
carrying a. dangerous weapon and hfs~
case continued
Schmidt became suddenly taetiturn.
today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18

the high court He said in his opinion
the designated judges should be per-
mitted to sit.
Counsel on both sides assented to
this ruling. Judge Cullen then ad-
ministered the oath to every member
of the court in alphabetical order.
When the name of James E. F'raw-
ley, chairman of the investigating
committee which uncovered the evil
dence upon which the impea chm ent
charges were based, was called, Judge
Herrick challenged his right to be
sworn as a member of the court, pre-
senting written objections thereto.
After a brief argument Judge Cullen
ruled that all members of the Senate
had to take the oath before the court
could take any action on such chal-
lenges.
This will not prejudice your right
to enter challenges later" said Judge
Cullen. 1--WE then reserve the right %
replied Mr.. Herrfck.
Senator Fraw1ey took the oath.
When the name of Senator Remsper-
ger and Senator Sanner, members of
the FrawIey committee, were called,
Judge Herrick announced that he
would challenge their right also to sit
as members of the court. He also add
ed that he would also challenge Sena-
tor Wagner. No reason was given for
challenging the latter, who is Demo-
cratic leader.
The court had been in suesion nearly
an hour before the last member took
his oath. When the name of Gov.
Sulzer was called he did not answer
and Judge Herrick announced that in
accordance with a notice filed when
the court convened, Gov. Sulzer de-
sired to appear through counsel. This
request was granted by the presiding
judge.
A resolution providing for the ap-
pointment of a committee of three to
draw up rules and methods of pro
cedure was adopted, the presiding
judge appointing Senators Wagner and
Browne and Judge Bartlett such
committee The court then adjourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
new BRITAIN
VOTES TO OWN
LIGHTING PLANT
Common Council of Busy City
Also Takes Up Matter of
Municipal Ice Plant.
Especial to the Farmer.)

New Britain, Sept. 18-The Common
Council voted, last night, to take the
first steps looking to municipal owner
ship of the electric light plant, which
is operated by the United Electric
Light and Water company. The Coun-
ell also voted to take up the matter
of building and operating a. municipal
ice plant, the ice houses to be erected
on one of the reservoirs from which
the municipal water supply Is taken.
New Britain already owns it's own
water supply and with it's own cleo
trio plant and ice plant expects soon to
take rank with NorwaIk and Nor
wich, which are the leaders in the
municipal ownership program in Con-
necticut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
MANY YARDS STILL
NEED CLEANING UP

There is much rubbish in the yards
of Bridgeport yet to be cleaned up.
Though the health department has
'waged incessant war and much i'm
provement has been shown, the rec
ords in the health offices disclose the
fact that Inspector J. C. Grace, who
has been detailed specially on this
work has peremptori1y ordered 81
yards cleaned since Sept 1.
It was said today that in many in
stances property holders seem care
less of the condition of back-yards
where they think health inspectors
may not come, but that the campaign
against dirt and rubbish will be kept
up unabated until the winter SHOWS
prevent work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
Driver Jumps In
Automobiles Path
Narrow Escape From Fatality
Victim Suffers Fracture of
Bones of Foot.

A fatal accident was narrowly avert
ed this morning in Fairfield avenue
near Hancock avenue, when Enrico
Montariaro, Is years old, 546 Harral
avenue, a driver for the Gaynor 6.
Lambert Contracting company, jump
ed from his seat upon a dump cart
directly in front of the A. Holland
Forbes car which was proceeding east
ward at rate of about Is miles per
hour.
The danger of the horse driver was
quickly apprehended by E. H. Jen-
nings, who accompanied by a young
woman believed to be Miss Forbes,
was driving the large touring car bear
ing the number 1916. He swung the
to escape hitting the victim with the
radiator. Montariaro was hit a glanc-
ing blow by the fender and his left
foot is believed to have been run over
by both forward and rear wheels. He
was bruised and shocked by the i'm
pact, and in a dazed condition was
placed in the Forbes car by Jennings
and Inspector Joseph Waters, of the
Street department and conveyed to the
emergency hospital where it was
found by DR.. Ffnnegan that the bones
of his foot had probably been broken.
He was sent to st. Vincent's hospital
in the ambulance for X-ray photo
graph and treatment.
Jennings at once reported the affair
to the police and made a, statement
which showed he was in no way to
blame as he had been proceeding at a
moderate rate of speed and his vic
tim had suddenly jumped from his
seat without observing the approach
Of the car. His staternen was corro-
borated by Waters. Jennings was per-
Initted to go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
BRASS co. THEFTS
AGGREGATE OVER
$1,000 PER MONTH
Elaborate Precaution Taken To
Guard Against Looting Of
Costly Shipments.
Junk Dealer Accused of Receiv-
ing Stolen Goods Sentenced
to Three Months in Jail.

Announcing the fact that they are
suffering thefts of brass and copper
averaging as much $1,000 per
month, which has necessitated meth
DDS of precaution almost as elaborate
as those of the government in han
ding its bullion, and charging through
the local police that John Ferris, a
junk dealer at the foot of Stella street,
had participated in receiving stolen
goods to the amount of about $50,
Bridgeport Brass company representa-
tives today appeared in City Court for
the prosecution Of two junk dealers
Ferris was found guilty after a
lengthy trial in which his attorney,
John j. Corr, submitted witnesses to
a most gruelling cross-examinatfon- He
was sentenced to serve three months
in the county jail and pay fine of
81 and costs. The case of Joseph
Ruderman, Jointly accused with Fer
ris, but who today claimed he had
bought the goods from Ferris was
continued until Sept. 23rd.
William r. Gardner, general super
intendent of the Brass company, testt-
fed to the brass and copper in
question being a part of that owned
by the company. He told of the
methods adopted to keep the thefts
at a minimum. So valuable is the
copper in ingots that even when pur-
chased a representative of the COM
pany must be present in the city OF
shipment. 1t is put into steel Hne0
cars that it cannot be reached in
transit, and is marked and stamped
for Identification If lost. When the
cars are unsealed here representa-
tives of the selling company must be
present to recheck.
The lot of copper in question was
found in New York city through the
opening of a barrel shipped from this
citp by Rudderman. The peculiar
identifying marks of the Bridgeport
Brass company excited suspicion and
the case was reported to the police
here Detective Sergeant Edward
Cronan told how he had traced the
copper bars to Rudderman and thence
to Ferris. Both were arrested. Rud-
derman whose yards are at 149 Jones
avenue, took the stand and told how
he had purchased the copper from
Ferris in good faith, and his story
was corroborated by a ntne-year-o1d
son, whose brightness under cross ex-
animation was remarked by all pres
ent- A plea. for the prisoner upon the
grounds that he was most unfortun-
ate was offset by Attorney Stoddard
who told the court that thefts amount
ed to more than $1,0O per month and
that some action must be taken to
prevent the acceptance of property
which upon it's face shows it was
illegally obtained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
Presidents Church Sold "
To Negro Congregation

Washington, Sept. 1S-President
Wilson is without a church, the edi-
fee in which he has been accustomed
to worship since he entered the White
House having been sold to a negro
congregation. The sale was com mplet-
ed. today, and the Mount Carmi Bap-
tist Congregation took over the edif1ce
of the Central Presbyterian Church.
The latter congregation will build an
other structure in a more desirable
neighborhocd- President Wilson, it
was reported, will probably join some
other Presbyterian congregation until
the Central church completes it's new
building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18

Middletown, Sept. 18.-Wesleyan Un-
iversity began its S3rd academic year.
today, with an entering class said to
be one of the largest in the history
of the college. At the opening chapel
service, this morning, in accordance
with his usual custom, President Will
liam A. ShankIin welcomed the re-
turning and the new students. He
said that Wesleyan had never bred
snobbery and it stood for the advance
ment of the intellect.
Wesleyan he said, Stands for
that spirit of opportunity and liberal
culture which alone can create truly
great men. In a democratic college
such as this, every man is judged by
the measure of his work and accom-
plishment.''
A number of faculty changes were
announced in connection with the
beginning of the term. DR.. Charles
A Tuttle, of Wabash college, Indiana,
becomes professor of economics and
social science; Carrie A. Conley, of
the University of Michigan, associate
professor of English; DR.. Moses E.
Cross1ey, of Brown and the William
Jewell college of Missouri, takes the
places in the chemistry department
of Associate Professor r. R. Rem
shaw, who has accepted professorship
at the Iowa State College of Agri-
culture and Mechanic Acts; Senator
Walter My1es comes from the State
University of Iowa, to take up the
work of Prof. Raymond Dodge in
psychology. Prof Dodge being on
leave of absence, this year, for work
in the nutrition laboratory of the
Carnegie Institution in Boston.
Prof William North Rice, who has
been on an extended excursion
through Alaska with party of geolo-
gists from America and Europe, is ex-
pected back early next month.
Extensive Improvements have been
made to the interior of. the historic
dormitory, Observatory Hall, and the
new swimming pool which has been
added to the gymnasium equipment
is expected to be ready for use soon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
BARBER MEYER
is DEAD AT 81
Conducted Shop in Fairfield
Avenue for More Than Score
of Years.

August F. Meyer, barber, and one Of
the best known German residents OF
Bridgeport, died Tuesday evening at
his home, 81 Prospect street, after Al
protracted illness, aged 81. Mr. Meyer
established a barber shop in Fairfield
avenue just west of the Meigs build.
ing more than twenty years ago 10
was we'll known and popular with the
down town business men of quarter
of a century ago. He finally disposed
of the business to Euc1ide FOrret. AZ
terward he worked as journeymauI
barber and also conducted shops OF
his own in different parts of the city
More than three months ago he Tva8s
stricken with the illness which proved Z
fatal He is survived by his wife. whoi
was the daughter of the late Frederick
Boyer, two sons, August F., Jr., and
Harry, and three daughters, May, wIfsi
of Stephen z. Cfbulas, Edith andl
Grace One sister, Mrs. John Gerbich.
a lSO survives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18

Owing to the small seating capacity
of the Senate galleries, a large proper
ton of the wou1d-be spectators were
doomed to disappointment, not more
than 25O seats being available for pub
lie use.
From the rival camps there came
the same word-confidence of final vic
tory-and that was all. Arrayed
against the governor as counsel for the
assent bly, board of managers are Alton
B. Parker, former chief judge of the
court of appeals; John B. Stanchheld; !;
ex-senator Edgar T. Bracket; Eugene
Lamb Richards, counsel for the Fraw-
ley legislative committee; 1sfdore j.
Kressel and Hiram C. Todd. Attor-
neys for the defense include ex-Su-
preme Court Justice D. Cady Herrick,
irving Vann, former Judge of the court
of appeals; Austen G. Fox; ex-senator
Harvey Hinman; Louis Marshall and
Roger p. Clark.
Acting Lieut.. Governor Robert F.
Wagner called the Senate to order st
five minutes before the hour for roll
CALL All but one of the 49 senator's
John c. Fitzgerald, of New York-an-
swered to their names as the roll was
called by Senate Clerk Patrick E. Nc
Cabe. Senator Fitzgerald is ill. Sena-
tor John F. Murtaugh, of EImira, then
offered a resolution that committee
of two be appointed to notify the court
of appeals that the Senate was ready
to join with them in completing the
court for the trial Of the impeach-
ment of William SuIzer."
This adopted, Senators Murtaugh and
immediately left the chamber for the
judges room, across the corridor.
There was a two minute silent wait
Then at 1902 o'clock the doors opened
and the judges, nine in number, clad
in their sombre judicial robes filed sol
emn1y into the chamber.
Without objection, it was decided
that the three designated judges of the
court of appeals should sit with the
elected judges and the senators as
members of the court of impeachment.
Senators and spectators rose and
remained standing while the acting
lieutenant governor welcomed the
court Judge Cullen was then es
corted to the dais and presented with
the gaVel which he brought down SOL
e1nnIy, declaring the court convened.
Judge Cullen announced that the
first business of the court would be 10
call the roll to determine if there
was a majority present Judge Gray
who is abroad, was the only one who
did not respond to his name.
The oath of office was then admin
tered by Clerk McCabe to the pre-
siding chief judge.
''The assembly of the State Of New
York" said Judge Cullen, having
presented articles of impeachment
against William Sulzer, governor of
the state of New York, the president
pro-tempore of the Senate, in accord
ance with law, has caused the Senate
of the state and judges of the court
of appeals to convene at this time
and place a court of impeachment The
roll will be called to see if a majority
of the court of appeals and major
ity of the Senate are present, in ac-
cordancc with the constitution
After the roll call, Judge Cullen
declared the court duly constituted.
Then Judge Cullen announced that
the question had bee nraised as to the
right of Judges Hitchcock, Chase and
Miller, designated members of the
court of appeals, to sit as members of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
POLICE BARBECUE
BIGGER THAN EVER

All was in readiness early today for
the big police sheep roast which IL
being held at the Courtland Club.
Black Rock, and at the hour the pa
pers go to press there is the largest
attendance of police ever witnessed in
Bridgeport at this succulent repast
and day of enjoyment In fact this
has been the sole topic OF discussi on
today wherever the finest are parad-
ing their beats. A program of music
song and recitation has been arrang-
ed and a general joIIification is tho
order of the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
BODY OF ACTRESS
DUE IN STAMFORD
Miss Hickey was Well known
Here-Died in London.
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stamford, Ct. Sept 1s-The body
of Monnie Standish, vaudeville actress.
who died in London is expected to ar
rive here today in charge Of her moth
er, Mrs. Daniel Hickey. Miss Stan
dish, who was a member of the team
known as the Standish sisters went
abroad in May. The team had played
a number of dates in England and On
the continent. Miss Standish died in
London two weeks ago. Her father.
Daniel Hickey is a member of th8l
Stamford police and the de-
ceased actress and her parents were
well known in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
Real Business Of Court Of Impeachment
Will Begin At Ten O'Clock Tomorrow
Morning When Procedure Will Have
Been Agreed Upon---FraWIey Is
Challenged By Counsel For
Accused Governor

Albany Sept 18-Governor William Sulzer of the State
of York did not before the bar Of the Court of
Impeachment when that tribunal formally organized today to
the chief executive of the Empire State for hgh crimes and
misdemeanors."
Instead, that he wished represented
through counsel His request apparently met with the ap
of the court for there demurrer when the
presiding judge suggested that the wish of the be
granted.
The Capitol thrOnged, today with persons eager
the opening the court owing limited
pacy the where held, favored
gained access
The real business of the court will begin at 40 O'Clock to-
morning. to which aft considerable session. the
tribunal adjourned to give special committee opporun-
ity to lay rules of proce dure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
1000 YOUNG WOMEN
4 AT SMITH COLLEGE

Northampton, Mass, Sept 1S.-The
academic year at Smith College open
ed, today, with a total enrolment of
more than 1000 young women. There
were about 500 in the entering class,
486 sophomores, BIT juniors, and 334
seniors.
President Marion L. Burton an
nounced at chapel exercises that work
had been begun on the erection of a
new biological laboratory building
which will be completed within a year
at cost of $15O.O0o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
SHERIFF VOLLMER SAT
IN THAT ELECTRIC CHAIR

Sheriff William Vo1lmer sat in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison but
he didn't stay there long. He visited
the prison yesterday with Mrs Vo1l-
Iner and a party of friends and the
warden allowed the guests to sit in
the chair which has put so many muir
.derers out OF the way. Sheriff VoI-
Sner inspected the prison and says it's
appointments are very old fashioned.
The cells are so narrow that the pris-
oner must fold the bed against the
wall before he opens the door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
FANNY CROSBY TO
SPEAK AT MISSION

It was announced this morning by
officials of the Bridgeport Christian
Union, on Bank street, that Fannie
Crosby, the blind hymn writer, who
has ever been interested in unfortu-
nate humanity and whose philan-
thropy is known far and wide, has
consented to address the inmates of
the mission. Notification of the date
is to be made later and it is believed
that a large attendance will be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
TO PAY LEGISLATORS MORE

Editor of The Farmer, Sir
Please tell me what the constitutions
al amendments to be voted for Oct
are. Yours truly, G. G.-Carr.
But one amendment is to be sub
mitted at this election. It provides
that the pay Sof members of the Cen
eral Assembly shall be increased from
$500 to $500 for the term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
X. OF c. POOL TOURNEY

Members of Bridgeport Chapter, K.
of G., have begun the annual pool con-
test for. the championship of the local
chapter. Although it is too early to
pick the winner, it is expected that
many interesting games will be rolled
off before the contest is ended. Three
prizes are to be awarded to the sue
ceSSfu1 winners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
- Lay WIRES IN CoNDUrrs.

The S. N. E. Telephone Co. is maxi
ing arrangements to lay it's wires in
Connecticut avenue in conduits while
the Warrenite pavement is laid. A
concrete base and top will cover the
gztraa fArouxh this street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
Dies After Cutting Throat

South Norwalk, Sept. 18-Henry
Ireland, who attempted suicide by cut
ting his throat, yesterday, died. last
night. at the Norwalk hospital. He
was 40 years old and leaves a widoz
and one child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
CURRENCY BILL
PASSES HOUSE
BY 286 TO "a

Washington, Sept. t8- The
administration currency bill
was passed by the House, to
day, by a vote of 286 to "a,
practically unamended in its
essential provisions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
ssGET THE HABIT"


Read the Want Ads. in The
Farmer classified colu1nns-
there s some good opportun-
tiles in "For Sales' and
s'To Rents. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-18
THE WEATHER

Unsettled, cooler tonight
and tomorrow
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-06-27
Nouoc11Doa1

N@ws-Champioa Correspoaaeace.
Wednesday. June 6.
The West Side cattlemen are out on
the range branding this week.
John Howard and Duncan Campbell
were here from Cathedral Friday.
Government prarie-dog poison is be-
ing distributed and is very effective in
its work.
DIR. Hyatt was called from Cunnison
Wednesday TO attend Harry Schnepf
who was quite ILL.,
VIM. Cobb returned from Lake City
Wednesday, where he ATTENDED the
wedding of Orville Baker.
A social dance was held ct the hall
Friday in honor of Miss Rose Watson
II WAS very enjoyable affair.
Mrs. Steve Doering, children and
Miss Genevieve Lee arrived Monday for
short visit to Mrs. Doering's mother,
Mrs. II. Rsdeka.
Guests at the hotel during the week
were A. X. Stevens and granddaughter
and Clyde Buris of lola, and George
Gardner of Lake City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson, daughter and
Mrs. Forberg. county superintendent of
schools, of Lake City, passed through
the valley "Wednesday enroute to
Cathedral where they visited the school
and returned Friday with Miss Rose
Watson, who has closed a successful
term of school