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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
c. l.. U. will Meet
 Tonight to Hear of
 Efficiency System

The Central Labor Union, which represents labor organizations of Shel- tom. Ansonia and Derby, will meet t1IH evening to hear an address by Albert Fischer, on some of the evils of the s0caIIed efficiency system, in stalled by the B1umenthal mills, which wzs the proxirnate cause of the strike now WagfHg here Fischer will show, st is said, that the system is a speed ing mp device by which rates of pay w1H be diminished to the average worker. and the speed fixed by extra ur71narf1y rapid workers.
 4 number of Derby merchants will appear and explain their refusal to have anything to do with the strik- erzs The business of these merchants has suffered. it is said, by the attitude nttxfbuted to them, and they desire an Opportunity to explain.
 The citizens of Shelton will have a zsorough meeting this evening, when lt Is expected action will be taken, locking to further effort to adjust the difficulties between the Blumenthal uilfls and their employees Some citi- ze11s will inquire into why resid ents Of the borough cannot act as deputies and thus to keep the money in town.
 Some dozen girls who have renlain- .Bd ct work in the winding room of She mills, refused today to work long CT. and joined the strikers They gave no reason for their action
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Imperial Chancellor
 AssaIIs Socialists
Was Sharply Interrogated Concerning Army
 Scandals

Berlin. Jan 2S-The Socialist de- puties in the German imperial parlia- ment were bitterly assailed today by the imperial chancellor, pr. Von Beth when they and the radicals put some questions to him in connection with the acquitta1 by court martial of the army officers concern ed in the recent violent incidents be- tween military and civilians at za- bern, A1sace.
 The chancellor told the Socialist they were undermin- CTS of the throne and preachers of republicanism. At the same time he praised the g1ories of the German army, under whose protection he said Germany had become great and pros porous.
 The teeth have been drawn from the popular agitation against the ac- ton of the court martial by the re- cent announcement of the government than an investigation had been order ed on the validity of the decree of 1920 under which the military had assuced arbitrary control of the civf- Iian population in Alsace and that it would be dropped from the army reg ulations if found illegal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
TRANSFER OF SlO BILL
 REVIEWS POLICE INTEREST
 IN MRS. WATSON'S DEATH
Claim Of False Testimony Before Cor oner == Mrs. Couderre Who Shared Fatal Ride With Somers And Dead Woman, Visits Police Head quarters -== Dramatic Scene
 In Somers' Office

Through an incident which occur red early. this morning in the office of John l.. Somers, most startling facts transpired which set the police at work to learn the real details of the death of Mrs. Helen Judd. better known locally as Helen Watson killed on the night of December 21, while on an automobile ride with Somers and 3, Mrs. Marie Couderre, as their car was struck by a New FIa- ven trolley car, near Savin Rock.
 That Coroner Mix has never heard the real story and that parts of the information given to him are said to be false, Is known to the local au- thorities. That there may have been another man in the party at the time whose name is protected by all, is possible, and has already been inti- mated to Coroner Mix as one Charles. or Charlie Roberts"
 That an attempt may have been made to bIackmail Somers is said to have been communicated to the po- lice who are alleged to have come into possession of a $1O bill today.
 Whether subornation of perjury has been attempted is a question which the police have not as yet solved all though it is known that Mrs. Cou- derre, to whom the bill was passed by someone in the Soner's office, after close investigation and questioning by the 1OCaA ponce was not nelQs ana II was later said that no warrant had been issued by the police for her ar rest.
 Capt. George Arnold, before whom thr woman was brought by the po- liceman, refused to make public the confession Of Mrs. Couderrey saying that the matter was under the closest scrutiny by the police. It is known however, that she has asserted that in order to shield Sorners, the young man now under $1,0OO bonds to ap- pear before the West Haven court on. Monday to answer charge of man slaughter she testffied to matters, which later her 6onsdienee dictated that she should change. Her tenn porary apprehension for exanination by the authorities resulted from a talk with young Somers about this decision.
 Helen Watson was killed near the We6deman brewery on the road to Savdn Rock from New Haven, the night of Dec. 21 According to Mrs RCouderre's relation, he, Somers, and the Judd girl left Bridgeport after 3 o'clock for a ride. They stopped at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
DONOVAN SELECTS
 TEEvA FOR POST
 OFFICE IN SHEL TON
Especial to rhe nrner,

shelton, Jan. 23.-The postmaster problem which has been a Goriian knot for Congressman Jeremiah Don ovan, was cut today with the an nounceanert that Daniel J. Teevan has been recommended, and that Presi- dent Wilson has sent his name to the Senate to be postmaster at this place.
 There has been a. large field of can didrates here who have worked hard for the plum. The town has been canvassed and recanvaased, and few are the citizens who have not signed a. petition for one or another aspdrant Some of them signed two or three pe- titions- The post office department has been considerably enriched by the ton to assist in the distribution of the award
 Among the dozen candidates were Oscar Beardsleys and John Donovan, both Of whom had much backing. Teevan also saaead very strong sup port.
 MT. Teevan is 40 years of age He was born in Ireland, and remained there until he was 25 years of age He came to Paterson, N J., where he lived for five yeans, thence removing to Shel ton. In Ireland he was a school teacher. Since living in Amer fca he has become & weaver, and has been employed in the BIl1mentral mills in Shelton for several years At present he is not in the mills. A strike is prevailing there. MT. Teevan married in Paterson II years ago. He is the father of six children.
 It is understood that MT Teeran is to devote Gnis entire time to the du-. ties of the office, a practice that has not been followed here during former years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
BANKERS ASSASSIN
 IS STILL AT LARGE
Chicago Detectives Complain Avenues of Information
 Are Closed to Them

Chicago, Jan. -Disinclinatinr ef the Italians to give information to the police Is hampering the detective department today in it's efforts to iden- tify the murderer of Anthony, Puccio and Rosario Dispensa, Italian banhers who were shot to death last night in front of saloon they had just pur7 chased. A third man was wounded but bed. Both Puccio and Dispense it was made known today, have been frequently arrested in connection with Black Hand" cases and were thought by the police to have knowledge of such lawiessness. but charges never were brought against them.
 The bank owned by the two was wrecked a year ago by a dynamito bomb. Dispensa is said to have been worth about $1Oo, GOO. A sister of Dis pensa- told the police that the two men were called out of the saloeR by strange man and that a moment later she heard reports of a shot gun.
 A third man the police thought Waa Joseph Portuguese, former emploEe of the slain partners A letter from a law firm Of DanviIIe, Illss to another man in the bank, was found on one o6 the bodies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
GOES TO CELL
 VERY HUNGRY


 George Gr4en. giving Mystic as his home and his occupation as a father. tried new stunt on the New Haven road today According to Railroad express for New York at New Haven passing through Bridgeport at short ly after Il o'clock. The train does not ordinarily stop in Bridgeport but. did today, Detective McMahon hand ed Green over to Policeman Corrigan railroad fare. Green regretted that he did not get nearer New York be- fore being stopped and felt surprised that any action should have been talk en excepting putting him off the train at the first stop. At poKce headquar-.. ters, he asked Doorn1an James Halpiri to go out and get him a good dinner, saying that city court would approve the bill at tomorrow's session. He received cell fare, crackers and water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
SIX ABE HURT
 AS RESULT OF RIPPER ACCIDENT
Two of Injured Parties May
 Die of Their Wounds.
DANGER LIGHT WAS
 SET, SAY WATCHERS
Covered Wagon Got in Way of
 SIiders in New Canaan.

New Canaan. Conn. Jan. 23-six persons were injured. two of them seriously. as the result of a collision between two double rippers and a wagon on Cemetery Hill last night, just outside the town limits
 The injured are: Harry Thomas. nose broken, injuries to head and in- terna1 injuries. it, is believed. His condition is serious.
 Richard Carroll broken nose, pos sib1ys broken jaw, and other injuries to head and face, condition serious.
 Mrs Louis Schmidt, severely cut about head and face, shoulder wrench ed.
 : Miss Carrie Newman. cut about face.
 Joseph Unterreiner, face cut and bruised.
 Tony DeMike, arm broken.
 All of the injured. with the excep- tion of Carroll, belong here CarrolYs home is believed to be in Torring- ton. Three other persons escaped in- jury.
 Thomas was steering one of the rip pers and all of his party, five in num- Der, including himself, were injured. Tony DeMike had three others with him on the ripper which he was steer ing but he was the only one hurt.
 As the rippers slid down the hill, it is claimed, John GarribaIdi, driving a heavy covered wagon, got directly in their path The ripper in charge of Thomas crashed into the wheels Of the wagon and was wrecked, the occu- pants being thrown about in confus- ion. That steered by DeMfke ran into the horse and DeA1ike suffered his injuries under the animals hoofs
 It was claimed aIsos that, had the driver of the team not ignored inc signals, the accident would not have occurred. as the course was lighted with red and green lights, the red lights as danger. the signals being set when the rippers started down hill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23

several road houses and restaarant1 where liquor was consumed. As they proceeded from New Haven to Sa.vfn Rock the engine of the automobile is said to have stalled while the auto was on the trolley tracks. and owing to the loss of a. pocletbook by one oE the party, the car did not get off the tracks until struck by the trolley car.
 Coroner Mix was informed of the death and held several in4udr1eS, in which the name of another possible male member of the party appeareds but did not result in definitely egtab- lishing his presence. Eventually So1n- CTS was found responsible for her death and was held for trial under bonds of $1,OOO, at West Haven The trial is to be on Monday next
 According to the facts revealed to-S day, Mrs. Couderre, a. stenogra,pher ln the Locomobile Company recently felt qualrns as to the statements she had made to protect Somers. She told friends of her feelings and finally l8 known to have discussed the znatter with Somers, who intimates that she had sought $2,500 to ease her com science. According to police officer who appearer to tell of this morning 8 incident, Mrs Couderre came to Som CTS office and was in the act of ac- cepting a marked $10 bill, when teld that she would have to go to heads quarters
 There her story was taken tn detail before Captain of Police George Ar-f mold, who immediately started an in- vestdgatfon to find out all details of the offer and acceptance of the bill.
 When interviewed on the teiephone Jacob Klein. attorney for Somers, at first refused to discuss the matter, as- serting the case would go on trial Monday and. that he wished no pub Iication of the incident He refused to permit MT. Somers to discOsg it.
 That the Couderre woman irtl11ated to the police she was uuawaF the ac- ceptinE of the money chE said to have resulted In Her reieRse and the present investigation-
 whether Coroner Mix will take any individual action through the state police before the trial Of Somers, is aa yet unknown. Mrs! Couderre could not today be reached by telephone aa she has left her lodgings at 797 State street. and at the Locomobtle factory 1t was said that she was out.
 John L Somers is a local paint deal CT with offices on Broad street near the head of Bank street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
WEST POINT MAN
 LOSES LIFE IN .COASTING MISHAP
Was Steering a "Bobsled'' When It Collided With
 a Telegraph Pole

wes Point Jan. 2s.-Three coasting accidents on Mile Rock Hil in High land Falls, near here, d1ming the past 24 hours, caused one death and sent nine persons to the military hospital. Harry J. Young, who died today, was a private in the field music detach- ment at the niIitary academy. His home was in Bailtimore.
 Young was steersman on a. bobsled loaded with soldiers which ran into a telegraph pole last night. Private Russell e. Elliott, also a. musician. had his skull fractured and probaibly will die. Three other privates were slightly injured
 Lieutenant James Steese, of the en- gdneerdng corps, an instructor at the military academy, broke his leg yes- terday afternoon when a Ihobsled car rying a party of officers and their wives co1lided with An ice wagon Mrs George Vidner, wife of a cavalry captain, and Captarz Frederick B.. Downing of the engineering corpss also were badly hurt in hflis accident CharIes Champlain, F years old. had his arm broken on tfe same hill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
CHANDLER TO CLOSE
Compensation Commission CT to Decline to Answer
 Questions

Hartford, Jan. 23-George B. Chan d1er, compensation commissioners for the first district, said today that. in the future he should greatly curtaiI if not entirely discard his custom of answering questions either in letters Ior orally concerning the construction of the compensation act.
 ''In common with the other commits sioners,'' said MT. Chandler. q have gone beyond the limits of discretion if not propriety in my efforts tas make this act clear to the public. The commissioners have even answered questions concerning the tnterpreta- ton oes the act in punIic addresses. Accfdsnts are being reported every day fn large numbers Claims will be maturing and hearings called for in the near future I therefore feel that 1tsis not only unzzises but nn4s opersfor me to continue my past practice. am receiving letters every day from employers and employees ipquiring con corning the application of the law to 8 specific injury already sustain ed. Within month I may ind my self presiding at a hearing and rem dering a decision upon some of these very cases.'' 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Carriers And Clerks Of Connecticut To
 Convene In This City
Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Other Dis tinguished Guests Fix
 pected

The fourth annual convention of the Postoffice Clerks and Carriers. of Connecticut followed by a banquet in the State Armory is to be held on February 22, when it is expected that men prominent in the government of State and Nation will be present. In vitations extended to the five Con necticut .Congressmen have already been accepted, and Postmaster Gen. eral, 4. s. Bur1eson, Daniel c. Roper. first assistant postmaster. Senators George P. Mclean and Frank B.. Brandegee as well as Governor Bald win and Lieutenant Governor Tingier of the State have been invited.
 During the afternoon the transac- election of officers will be held at Odd Fellows Hall. Later the dele-. gates will adjourn for dinner at the armory.
 F. H. Howard has been appointed chairman of the committee of ar arrangements with Reginald B. Reed, secretary and F. V. Gilhu1ey, treasur- CT.
 Other committees are: Invitation: George w. Bray. Burton G. Canfle1d, Joseph Mccullough, Miss A. c. Strum- beck, Miss B. L. O'Reilly, Phillip Car roll; Banquet: Thomas P. Hearn, F. ". Gflhuley, John J. Quinlan, Ira Steenberg, John F. McElroy. Charles Tichey; Entertainment: Gordon B. Haggerty, John H. Coyne, William J. Kearns, William Garrity, George Ray mond. Lorenzo Jackson; Souvenirs and badges: George W. O-Snea, John P. Bouton, Thomas Sheedy, Frank T. Langenham, Harry Lush, Reginald B. Reed; Press and Printing committees: George H. Haggerty. Louis w Doer- ries, William Jkearns, Thomas F., aearn, John J. Quin1an.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Say Beardsley Park Extension Not In
 City Jurisdiction

Alleging that the City of Bridgeport has no authority to condemn land in another town, Henry. c. Bryan, exeeu- tor on the Frazier estate, is fighting the attempt to obtain property needed for the extension of Beardsley park Arguments on Bryan's demurrer were heard this morning before Judge Cur tis in the superior court. It is claim ed that the proposed property is out of the Jurisdiction of the Park Com missioners. The condemnation pro- ceedings were recently brought by the commissioners. Judge Curtis reserved decision on the demurrer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
STRUCK ON HEAD
 BY ELEVATOR HE
 SUES FOR S5,OOO

Frank Jacko, whose head was in jured when it came in contact with a descending elevator, has brought suit against the American Tube & Stamp ing Go. for $5,oOo. He declares he was employed as helper on a press at the plant. The approach to the c1e- vator is dark, he says, and he did not see the apparatus descending. He was struck on the head and his face was disfigured. Papers in the action are returnable to the superior court, Feb ruary term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
ICE CUTTING BEGINS
 AT BEARDSLEY PARK
Is of Good Quality and of Thickness of II to l2
 Inches

Ice-cutting began at Beardsley Park this morning where the Naugatuck Ice Company began their annual HaIvest- The pond this morning presented a busy scene. as with blow. and chfsel, the ice was carefully divided into squares. A large force of men were employed. This ice is between and I inches thick. and said to be of good quality. Several days will be consum- ed in storing.
 The ice house of I4alzeview Home will be filled, teams now being em- ployed in drawing the ice, under the direction of Supt. Merle Cowles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
STORE HAS
 $3, GOO FIRE LOSS

Ansonia. Conn, Jan. 2s.-The whole sale grocery store of Samuel Motove at 40 Main street was damaged by fire this morning to the extent of S3, 0O0 The fire was discovered at 10 o'clock, sbaIt was soon under control. The proprietor of the store was out delivering orders at the time the fire broke out and the door of the estab- lish1nent had to be forced by the fire men, The origin of the blaze was not determined, but matches, of which there were a quantity in the place, are believed to be responsible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Tn the Bankruptcy Court

A hearing was held before Referee in Bankruptcy John w. Banks. today upon a petition for the discharge of A. Ado1ph, "a local tailor from bank. ruptcy.
 3uel Pasca1acqua of this city and of the creditors of Charles T. W. Main, of Stamford will be held tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
BEI.ow ZERO IN TWISTED.

New Haven. Jan. 2SNIt was cold on the fringes of Connecticut last utknt but milder and a trif1e frosty along the southern shore. Winzted people read their mercury from six to ter minus marks, NorfoIk said it was four below and Riverton. which had a cold blast. found it 16 below zero, nt sun-up-
 Over the line in New Boston it was 11 below
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Local Applicants
 For Citizen Papers
 Lead Whole County

There are 112 applicants from thes city who want naturalization papers at the next hearing, which will be held in the superior court in February. In addition to the local applicants there are 13o from other cities and towns in the county. Of these 26 are from Norwalk, 57 from Stamford, A from Greenwich and IA from Danbury. Stratford has eight on the list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
GET
 BICYCLE THIEF

Charged with the theft of a bicycle belonging to Edward HeaIey, of the Bridgeport Land & Title Co.,. Eugene Rioss of 670 Housatonic avenue, was arrested by Detective Sergeant Fox and Policeman Wolfe today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
Oil Tank Explodes
 On Torpedo Destroyer

Philadelphia. Jan. 2s-An explosion of an oil tank below decks on the tor pedo boat destroyer Roe at the Phil adelphia navy yard today seriously burned M. J. Carmandy, a water tenu-s CT.
 Carmandy is said to have been ex- perimenting with the oil when the explosion occurred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
PHILIP TROUP IS
 MADE POSTMASTER
 le AT NEW HAVEN
(specia1 to the Farmer.)


 New Haven,5 Jan. 23-Pleasure was expressed here today over the an- nouncement that Philip Troup, editor of the New Haven Union, has been designated by President Wilson to be postmaster of the New Haven office upon the recommendation of Congress- man Thomas L. Reilly.
 Troup has given distinguished ser vice to the Democratic party The Union is Democratic in politics. Troup's father was Alexander Troup, long a member of the Democratic Ma tional Committee, and a close personal friend Of William Jennings Bryan url- til the death of the former. Alexander Troup was a progressive and a fear less opponent of political evils and in this respect Editor Troup has fol- lowed in his fathers footsteps.
 Washington, Jan. 23-President Will son sent in the following Connecticut postmastership nominations:
 Philip Troup at New Haven; Albert H. McMahone at New Milford; B. Franklin Byron at Sharon; Daniel J. Teevan at Shelton; Adelbert w. Crane at South Glastonbury; Edward C. Cox at WalIingford; Edward P. McGowan at watertown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
PAUL NOVTANK AND
 GRACE SHIRK WANT
 SINGLE LITE AGAIN

Papers were filed in the superior court today in divorce proceedings brought by Paul Novtank of Dixon. Pa, against Mary Novtank of this city InfideIity with a man named Lengal is alleged. The couple were married September 25, 1909. Mrs, Novtanlx's maiden name was Mary Bismarck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23

The Commercial Cable Co. announce that the European lines are re- stored to Turkey, Persia, India and the Far East.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
INVESTIGATING DEATH.

Winsted, Conn, Jan. 23-Coroner Hermann today began an inquiry into the death here of Albert O. Anderson of New Milford upon whom a pole fell a few days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-23
FEDERAL LEAGUE
 CAPTURES OWENS

Minneapolis, Jan. 2s=Frank Owenss the catcher drafted last fall by Wash7 signed a three years contract with the Federal League. 1t is announced today