The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13
FAIRFIELD OFFICIALS
 DESIRE. WITNESSES HELD
 IN SOUTHPORT MURDER
For This Reason Case Held Up While States Attorney Is Brought
 Into Case.
CBy Our Special correspondent.)

Fairfield, Aug. 13-BecauSe the au- thorftieS desired to have Assistant Stat $ Attorney Galen A. Carter, of Stamford, take charge of the case of Christopher Reilly, charged with the murder of Robert O. Lucas, in South port early Sunday morning, the hear ing was not held yesterday morning g but went over until tomorrow morn ing
 It is the desire of the local officials to have Attorney Garter, acting in his official capacity swear out warrants to hold the witnesses in the case. It is believed that if this method is not carried out that the witnesses would go out of the state and probobly could not be secured when the case comes to trial. They will be placed under arrest and will only be releas- ed under bonds. However, while de- tained they will receive $2 ae a. daily comp ensation- from the state.
 Reilly, the accused, has resided in Fairfield most all his life This is not the first time he has been in trouble. It is said of him that he IS the only man who ever escaped from the GUS tody Of former Deputy Sheriff BulkIey in all the 1atter'S ten years Of office. How he eluded the former sheriff is a funny story. Reilly had been secured by the sheriff and was being brought from Southport to Fairfield in the sherfff's team. As the team was driv- ing across the Mill river bridgs Reilly made dive, leaping over the bridge railing and into the mud and water below. He swan up the river while the Sheriff laughed at his pred1ca- ment.
 The Girls club of Fairfield held their second annual meeting Monday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. To succeed Miss Katherine Mo Canrey, who has held the reins of office and managed the organization in an efficient manner since it's institution Miss Irene Smith was chosen as preSi- dent. Margaret Barr was made vice president; Dora Michae1son treasurer; and May Book, secretary.
 The sale of the club last year on the town green was such a, success that it will be repeated this year and the members hope to do even better and will conduct a, one day fair on Sep .mber 6, also on the green. Miss Harriet Glover has been made chair woman of the committee which will be in charge of the fair. She will have as her assistants the Misses Ma bel Gravesons. Anna E. Smith and Mary sorenson, besides all the other mem bers of the club. Last year the girls cleared $192.
 The club voted to have another week at the beach before the close of the season. It is anticipated that on " of 'LI1e cottages WILL OS rented TOT La0 first week in September
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Pendergast, of Mount Vernon, N. Y, are the guests of AIr and Mrs. John FItzger aid, of Sanford avenue.
 Paul Smith is enjoying week at the home of his parents in town. : Mrs- Isaac Book and daughters, the Misses Julia and Anna, are visiting relatives in Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. Samuel H. Wheeler announces that she will be at home to the mem bers Of the Fairfield Equal Franchise League tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock.
 A little girl arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. John L. Donovan, in HuIls Farms road. Sunday.
 Arthur J. Hull and William Bene- dict are enjoying an auto trip through New Jersey.
 Hiss Louis Forsythe is the guest this week of Miss nieanor Lewis at the latter's cottage, av Laurel Beach, Milford.
 Plans are being made by the Junior Christian Endeavor of the Greenfield Congregational church for an enter tainment to be given August 21.
 Miss Marcia Delbridge is visiting friends in Troy, N. Y Her friend, Miss Carolyn Knott, of Watervleit, N. Y, who has been visiting her for the past several weeks has returned to her home.
 MT. and Mrs Henry S. Burr are now on their way to California, where they will spend several months.
 W. E. Wood, residing in Penhe1d ave nue, was arrested yesterday morning by Sheriff Elwood on the charge of reckless driving It was alleged that Wood in his auto drove through the fire lines at the Carroll fire in Pine Czeek road. After his Sar passed over the hose the hose burst causing great delay in the work of the fire fighters. Before Judge Wakeman yesterday af- ternoon he was found guilty and fined S15 and costs.