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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
A. O. u. w. Grand
Lodge Meets.

The Waterville Grand Lodge of the A.
o. U. w held a meeting Wednesday eve
ming in Its hall for the purpose Of elect
ing the Grand Lodge officers and repre-
sentatives to the convention which begins
in this city today. The regular routine
business was carried out and in addition
there was a program provided by the en-
tertainment committee. The following Is
the order of the evenings entertainment:
Selections by Harlow's Orchestra; song.
the Misses Harlow; reading. Harold Du-
Dor: violin solo, Miss Harlow; reading.
Miss Nora Norton; duet. the Misses Har-
low; selection, orchestra; exemplification
of screen work: cornet solo. Miss Harlow;
reading, Harold Dubor.
The address of the evening was deliv-
cred by Artemus Weatherbee. Mr.. Ho-
mans. G. S. o.. was called on for few
remarks in relation to the social work of
the society. The meeting closed after
the serving of refreshments
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
FOUR KILLED, Is
ARE INJURED WHEN
STREET CARS CRASH,

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 1s.-Four
persons were killed. five probably ia
tally injured and 25 others were hurt
tonight when an outbound English
avenue street car was crushed between
two heavy traction cars. The accident
occurred at virginia avenue and South
street and was caused by slippery
rails. The dead are: James Horan,
1s; and Jacob X. Hardy 4s; Fletcher
Roark, motornan; Harry Oliver.
The English avenue car loaded with
persons homeward bound from the
business section stopped at the foot
of a steep grade, just behind a Colum-
bus and Southern traction car. A
large Indianapolis & Cincinnati Trac-
ton freight car crashed into it. The
dead and many Of the injured were
standing on the rear platform OF the
English avenue car, which was tele-
scoped. Rain, which froze when 1t
struck the car tracks. Is said to have
made the rails so slippery that the
motorman of the freight car was un-
able to stop 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
EvERS ARRIVES IN
BOSTON, PLAY
At SECOND BASE,

Boston, Feb. 17.-John J. Evers, the
former manager of the Chicago Ma
tionals, who was acquired a few days
ago by the Boston Nationals, came
here tonight from his home in Troy,
N. Y. He was informed that he would
play at second base, and that Sweeney.
who was second baseman last season,
would be in competition with Deal, a
recruit from Providence, for the third
base position. This was the statement
of Manager Stallings, who also said
that Sweeney would be retained, and
would act as captain. Evers said he
was very glad to be a member of the
Boston Club.
President Murphy of the Chicago
Nationals telegra phed President Gaff-
ney of the local team tonight:
Neither Perdue nor Sweeney have
reported. What is the situation?"
Gaffney's reply was to the effect
that he would be in Cincinnati soon
and would talk the matter over with
Murphy there. In commenting on the
telegram, Gaffney said that the ac-
quirenent of Evers did not involve de-
livery of Perdue and Sweeney to Chi
cago and that both players had been
ordered to report here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Nominations by
The Governor.

The following nominations have been
announced by Governor Haines;
Notaries publio-Stephen J.. Kingsley,
Bar Harbor Eden); Henry S. Payson.
Portland 600 Exchange street,; Charles
w. Hayes, Foxcroft; c. E. Currier, Ken
nebunk; Henry III. Pope, Millinocket;
Cecil Clay, Portland (care 9S Exchange
street,; Frederick w. Graham, Portland
CFidelity Bldg); John s. Everett, Au-
gusta; William B. Getchell. Augusta; Ar
thur L. Farnsworth, Portland Custom
house,; Stephen C. Perry, Portland Q2t
Exchange street,.
Justices OF the peace-Arthur L. Farms
worth. Portland (Custom house,; Stephen
C. Perry, Jr. Portland Q20 Exchange
street.; Martin F. Bartlett, Waterville;
]. w. Maxwell, Webster; Charles l..
Leighton, Rumford; Frederick V. Chase,
Portland Q2o Exchange street, Alfred
B. Crabtree. Hancock; Jefferson Savage,
Skowhegan; Lucius B. SWEET. Sanford
Frank l.. Strout, Limington (Steep Falls
P. o.; Alfred S. Sidelinger, Boothbay;
Irving D. Hodsdon. Wayne.
Authorized to administer oaths, take
acknowledgements of deeds, and solem-
nize marriages-Heen E. Davies, Rock
land; Mary S. Carr, Bangor; Mary E.
Gorham, Foxcroft.
Trial justice-Earl r. Smith. Ashland.
Coroners-Merton A. Haley. Monroe
1Waido county,; Francis w. Underwood,
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
FOREIGNERS HELD
AS SPIES IN MEXICO
--ONE AMERICAN.

Juarez, Mex, Feb. 1s.-Two foreign
ers, one a British subject, and the
other an American, are under arrest
here. and the American, Gustave
Bouch, whose sister, a Mrs. Patter-
son of this city, says he was born of
German parents in Louisiana, may be
shot as a spy.
Bouch was arrested Sunday and
tried by a courtmartiai yesterday. He
was found guilty and sentence was
left with General Villa. Mrs. Patter-
son last night entreated the general
to release her brother, or at least to
spare his life, but the rebel leader de-
clined to commit himself. Mrs. Patter-
son announced her intention of ap-
peal to the consul general today to in
tereede for the prisoner
Bouch has been a railroad engineer
in Mexico for many years.
The British subject arrested is Will
liam S. Benton, owner of l0O,eo0-
acre ranch west of the city of Chi
huahua. He has lived in Mexico for
30 years, and his wife Is Mexican
woman. He was arrested on suspicion
of having been connected with the
Federal filibustering movement hav-
ing its base on the American side and
which became known last Wednesday
when a detachment of filibusters es-
caped across the Rio Grande at Ysle-
ia, 13 miles east Of Ell Paso.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
B, &M,-NEW HAVEN
DIVORCE HANGS ON
TRUSTEES PERSONNEL.

Washington, Feb. 1s-Conferences
between officials of the department of
Justice, the state of Massachusetts
and the New Haven Road over the
terms of the separation Of that road
and the Boston & Maine came to a
temporary end tonight, without a
final agreement. Chairman Elliott and
counsel for the New Haven. after
two days in Washington. left for New
York to attend tomorrow meeting
of the New Haven board Of directors.
1t was announced that Mr.. Elliott
will present for its sanction the
terms of the agreement which have
been worked out at the meetings here.
He is not expected to return to WASH
ington Until next week, but it was
said on good authority tonight that
the temporary suspension Of the ne
gotiations did not indicate a failure
Of the parties concerned to get to-
gether and that q resumption later
would lead to the announcement of a
settlement.
Although the personnel Of the board
of trustees which is to take over the
Boston & Maine stock now controlled
by the New Haven had not received
the approval OF all parties concerned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Nine. Eames Leaves
Bath After Visit.

Bath, Me-, Feb. 1s.-"But I'll do that
when 1 come back"
These words. spoken by Nine. Eames
de Gorgoza just as she was leaving Bath
old home are taken to mean much by
her friends here. 1t is hoped that Nine.
Eames not only will return often to Bath
bu tit is regarded as more than possi-
bility that she may make this city her
permanent home when in this country.
Monday it was whispered around town
that several houses had been visited by
the de Gogorzas with the idea Of purchas-
ing the property. One OF these dwellings
is the Capt. Thompson iouse, just door
south of Hon. John S. Hyde's home and
one of Baths finest houses. The very
next door to the Thompsons Is the home
of the late DIR. William f. Rice, which Is
unoccupied. Rumors that Nine. Eames
will purchase the Charles Patten home-
stead have also been in circulation. Bath
Is much excited over the reports and
even If nothing materializes. it is at least
gratifying to know that the operate
stars have seriously considered making
their permanent home in this city on the
Kennebec If they do locate here Nine.
Eames says it will be "a place they can
call home to come to off and on, as they
Ike"
Nine. Eames is fond of antiques and
the old Colonial architecture. Yesterday
noon she was driven to the southern part
of the city, where she visited what was
formerly a tavern. 1t is now the prop
erty of Mrs. George Shepard, who resides
In Leominster. Mass.
From there she went to York Hall,
where Mrs William d. sewall was the
hostess at charming luncheon In honor
of the de Gogorzas. Later came an
eventfuI program for some 15 guests,
when in the home of Mrs. Harold M.
sewall Nine Eames sang to some OF her
intimate friends.
+ Today came the good-byes and mixed
with them was the assurance that the de
| Gogorzas mean to return to Bath just as
often as they can. A royal welcome ever
awaits them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Divorce Granted Clarence II.
Mackay and Wife in France

statement IN which he explained that q
mutual divorce IL common under the Ceds
Napoleon, the law In France. tndef IL
a decree 10 granted to both parties when
issues are Joined by the defendant filina
a suit and urging thu same grounds as
were alleged by the plaintiff.
TN such cases." no explained, "tha
court makes an effort to reconcile the
parties in open court. and, this failing, ls=
sues q decree to both"
Mr.. Mackay has long had home In
France. the lawyer said, and Mrs. Macs
kay has had place there for some
months past. No monetary matters were
mentioned in tho papers IN the ease, as-
cording to attorneys.
The troubles of the Maekaye have been
a matter Of society gossip for nearly
three years past A year ago Mrs Mae=
kay took up her residence In Portland,
Me-. and It was then thought she wyaA
seek a divorce there. IN the early winter
1t was otherwise arranged and In Deeeiaa=
Der she sailed for Paris, her husband fel=
lowing the next month. He returned here
on Jan. 81. denying that any Feeeneilla=
ton had been effected. There was net
a hint at this time. however, that the
French courts had heard both himself
and his wife In a divorce case.
Mr. Mackay 10 In this city. Mrs. Mao
kay remains abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Supt. of Schools
Report for 1913.

The reports Of the various departments
of the city officers have each a peculiar
significance and import OF and In them
selves but no report of Its kind is so In
dicative of the progress OF city as the
report Of progress along educational lines.
This year the school department has COM
pleted a number of undertakings which
were left from the preceding year and
has installed one or two new lines OF
work in the nature Of new courses In
both the grade schools and the High
school In the matter OF expenses the
following is the report for the schools;
Net expenditure for the various common
schools, $43, 3,125.21; for tho High school, $1.-
1880 The average enrolment for the
year in the common schools, 1859 pupils,
and the average cost per pupil was $S.36.
In the High school the average enroll
ment, 2o3 pupils, and the average cost
per pupil, $54.6S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Cottage Burns
Early Wednesday

The cottage owned by John Davidson of
Waterville burned to the ground early
Wednesday morning, At that hour there
were very few people in the vicinity Of
the cottages in that section of the lake
and before any aid could be summoned
the fire had obtained too great a start
for those In the neighborhood to save the
property. The cottage was situated about
a half mile from the North Belgrade sta
tion and a crew of men hastened down
from that place to do what they could,
but II was too late. The cottage was a
total wreck and practically nothing was
saved. The actual loss has not yet been
estimated but the approximate value was
in the neighborhood of $1400.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19

New York, Feb. ia mutual di-
vorce to Clarence H. Mackayy presi-
dent of the Postal Telegraph Gable
Co.. and numerous other corporations.
and Katherine Duer Mackay. his
wife, was granted by the courts of
France last Wednesday, 1t was an
no;incsd here tonight by Frederick r..
Coudert. counsel for Mr.. Mackay.
The decree. obtained in Paris, was
the result Of suit brought by Mrs.
Mackay on the ground of desertion.
Mr.. Mackay interposed a counter
claim on the same grounds. The chill
dren were given into the custody Of
Mr.. Mackay with the privilege of Wis
iting them granted by their mother.
Mr.. Curdet's statement was as fol-
lows:
"On Feb. II. the French courts
granted a mutual divorce to Mr.. and
Mrs. Mackay in an action brought
by Mrs. Mackay on the ground OF de-
sertion. Mrs. Mackay having inter
posed counter claim on the same
ground. No other charge was involv-
ed. The decree grants the full Gus
tody and control Of the three children
to Mr.. Mackay with the right to visit
them accorded TO Mrs. Mackay."
Subsequently John B. Stanchfeld OF
counsel for Mrs. Mackay gave out a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
BATH SCHOONER IS
IN DISTRESS With
Il men ON BOARD,

New York, Feb. 1S.-Word came to
New York today that the five-masted
schooner sKineo, of Bath, Me-, carry
ing a crew of II men, was in distress,
leaking badly and in danger of sink
ing, north-northeast of the Diamond
shoals off Cape Hatteras The reve-
nue. cutter Anondaga has been dis
patched to the schooner's aid from
Fort Monroe A wireless message re-
ceived from the Savannah Line steam
er City of Atlanta, bound from Sa-
vannah to Boston, gave the schooner S
position as 60 miles north-northeast of
Diamond shoals; the revenue cutter
message said 100 miles. Both said that
the schooner was making IL inches of
water an hour.
The Kineo Is a vessel Of 1867 tons
and is owned by Arthur Sewell & Co.
of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Sharp Battle
On in Haiti.

Cape Haitien, Haiti. Feb. ia
sharp battle was in progress today be-
tween the government troops and the
rebels at Grande Riviere, is miles
from this port. The partisians of Sem
ator Davilmar Theodore, the rebel
leader, were so hard pressed that they
requested reinforcements.
At the same time the Haitien gov
ernment war vessel, Nord Alexis,
bombarded Cagnette, and another
force Of government troops had reach
ed Limbe, west Of Cape Haitien.
The foreign consular corps in Cape
Haitien, together with the commander
of the United States war vessel San
Francisco, advised Senatro Theodore
tc retire from the city but he refused
to do so.
American bluejackets are patrolling
the streets to prevent looting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Deposed President
OF Peru Exiled.

Lima. Peru. Feb. 1s.-Guilermo Bill
inghurst. the deposed president os
Peru, was sent into exile today, to-
gether with his son George and his
minister Of the interior, Don Gonzalo
Tirado.
At midnight the fallen Chief Exec
utive was taken from the Panoptico,
or penitentiary, where he had been
confined since his overthrow on Feb.
4. Under military escort he was TAX
en- to the port Of Callao, about six
miles away. where he and his two
companions were placed on board the
Peruvian cruiser Lima before dawn.
The Lima then sailed for Panama.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19

fridge, John G.. Rowe, John B. Sheehan'
E. f. Weston, c. A. Spaulding, S. $. Nor
ton, Edwin c. Hendee. B. F. Newman,
F. E. Garland. III. r. Mansur, Thomas
Leo Fox, ]. M. Arnold, G. r. True, Ar
thur Tetreault, Honore Beaudet. John V.
Lane. postma aster. e. S. Hail, assistant
postmaster, E. E. Newbert, Thos A. Bren-
nan, j. E. Jordan, Waterville, Frank A.
winslow, L. l.. Brown, Fred B. Hill, NJ
f. Sheehan. assistant postmaster Halo
well office, C. w. Poor, Geo. w. VIII
liams, John ]. Ryan, Charles d. White,
Charles G.. Crowell, A. r. Lishness, d. w.
Lovejoy, ]. J. O'Connell, Theo. M. Wood.
Edwin H. Gay. John L. Ward, B. II.
Rowe, ]. N. Erskine, Arthur I. Handy,
Daniel III. Mosher. Harry B. Robinson,
Albert NJ. Gay. II. L. Chase,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
WILSON INSISTS
ONNEUTRAL Zone
ATT0RREoN, mex,

Mexico City. Feb. lS.-President
Wilson, through Nelson O'Shaughnes-
sy, the American charge d'affaires, Is
insisting that President Huerta and
Gen. Villa, the rebel leader, agree upon
the maintenance OF neutral zone at
Torreon in which foreigners and other
non -combatants, may have some de-
gree of safety in the event of bat
tie. President Huerta has agreed to
the plan conditional upon Gen. Villas
acquiescence In 1t. 1t Is understood
that agents of the United States are
making representations to Gen. Villa
for the establishment OF the zone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Joseph p. Randall, vassaibero.

Joseph P. Randall OF Vassalboro died
at O'Clock Wednesday morning at his
home Mr.. Randall was So years old and
had for a number Of years been resi-
dent of this town. Two sons, Eugene
Randall of Augusta. Herbert OF Vassal-
boro. and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Crow
ell of Riverside, survive The funeral
will be held at 10 Saturday morning at
the home of the deceased. The Rev. A.
L. Wright Of Gardiner will conduct the
service and the burial will be In the
Union cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Powerful Tugs
Break Ice Jams.

New York. Feb. 1S.-Two powerful
tugs, aided by rise in the tempera-
ture, succeeded this afternoon in
smashing channel through the ice
that had locked the Hudson river
between New York and Yonkers. The
tugs We're sent out by the Federal
Sugar Refining Co.. after the gov
ernment revenue service had reported
that its cutters were unable to raise
the blockade. They made path
through which waiting ships loaded
with coal and raw sugar were able
to reach the company's docks at Yonk-
ers.
Unless the weather turns cold again
the company expects no further
trouble keeping the channel open. As
a precaution, the tugs were kept ply
ing up and down the river
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
FAIRFIELD.

The XIV Club will meet Friday eve-
ming with Mrs. Eva Blackstone, lower
Main street.
Mrs. Frank Warren Of Dexter is
guest in town of Mrs. William War
rem. lower Main street.
Miss Marion Murphy is Ill at her
home on Main street with the mumps.
A regular meeting of the Merry
meeting Chapter. O. E. s.. will be
held Friday evening. followed by
rehearsal of the degree staff.
The members of the Good Will Re-
Wednesday evening, Feb. 25. to Miss
vesta c.. Whitten, president Of the
Rebekah Assembly Of Maine.
Mrs. Hiram F. Burgess was at
home Wednesday afternoon to the
members of the Clionea Club. The pa
per of the afternoon was read by Mrs.
William W. Merrill and was on
American Pottery" Light refresh
ments were served. The next meeting
will be held March with Mrs. Hen
iy Newhail, when the club women will
observe Gentlemen's night.
The birthday anniversaries OF
George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln were observed Wednesday
evening by the ladies o. the e. r.
Pratt Corps. The program carried out
was: Singing, Star Spangled Ban
ner," by Corps; sketch of the life OF
George Washington, by Mrs. Rose p.
Holt; sketch Of life Of Abraham Lin
coin, by Mrs. Adelia Merrill; Lincoln's
Gettysburg address. by Linwood
Waldron: patriotic piece, Miss Ona
Mayo; selection by quartet. consisting
Of Mrs. Abbie J. Ladd, Mrs. Harriet
Bates, Mrs. James Waldron, Mrs. Eva
Blackstone; speaking. Harry Johnson;
"Antietum,'' Miss Ida Waldron; song,
Miss Glenys Crawford; Americas
Heroes" Frank Ladd; reading, Mrs.
BENJAMIN Rackliffe; quotations OF
Washington and Lincoln by Corps
members. After a program was car
ried out a social hour was enjoyed
by all present Mrs. Lizzie Crawford
had charge of the program.
Mrs. Lloyd Sykes was pleasant
hostess Wednesday evening to the la
dies of the Embroidery Club.
The Needlecraft Sisters met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ar
thur Howe at her home on Western
avenue.
Local horsemen may yet enjoy the
sport of Ice racing. Fred Vigue scrap
ed the ice back of the Portland Pack
ing Co.'S plant for third Of mile.
The towns road scraping machine
was used ana the expense was shared
by men who want to see some good
racing. The track is about 80 feet wide
and an extra space will be cleared for
horses and sleighs to stand. No def
mite plans for a race have yet been
formed.
The Wednesday Night Club mot
Wednesday evening with Mrs. Wal
lace A. Hill at her home on Newhan
street.
Mrs James McDougal of Vassalboro
called on friends in town Wednesday.
J. M. Murray of Larone was bus
mess caller in town Wednesday.
Charles Weir Of Houlton, proprietor
Of the Oak Hotel, is guest In town
Of his brother, Howard Weir. Lower
Main street.
Joseph White returned Wednesday
from Kineo, where he has been en-
ployed in the woods.
Kenneth Jarvis Of Augusta Is visit
ing friends in town this week.
Miss Aline NORM returned Wednes-
day to Camden, after visit In town
as a guest Of Miss Nina Foster.
Carl Murreli has returned from
Kineo. where he has been employed "
he H.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Father Unwittingly
Causes Sons S Arrest.

Fall River. Mass, Feb. 1S.--John F.
McGrath, 10, of 1Ss Williams street!
Chelsea, wrote his father yesterday
that he was starving to death here
and had been ordered out Of town by
the police. The father of the youth
arrived here this morning and inform
ed the police Of the message from
his boy. Later it was discovered that
McGrath answered the description Of
a young man who was wanted for lar
ceny. He was located In the postonc
building awaiting a letter from home
and locked up on larceny charge. the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
First Verdict Resulting from
WestpOrt Wreck on New Haven.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 18.-The first ver-
dict resulting from the Westport wreck
on the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad was returned in Judge
Browns room In the superior court to-
night. when jury awarded 5000 to Ed
ward j. Bridget of waliingford. CT. q
United States mail agent. in his suit
against the New Haven road Bridget
was in the mail car Of the train that was
derailed Oct. 8. 1919.
He set up In the declaration that the
defendant company was negligent In run
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19

ming the train at q dangerous rate OF
speed and that the train was unsafe to
operate. that the condition of the CROSS
over and switch was unsafe and that the
agents Of the company failed to heed
the signals
The railroad company admitted liability
and the case was tried to the Jury to de-
termins the amount Of damages due the
plaintif. Bridget claimed that concus-
sion OF the brain. crushing of the chest,
cutting Of his head. body and limbs were
among the injuries received. The suit
was for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
SChOOnerS Freed
From Ice in Bay,

Bass Harbor, Me, Feb. 1S.-The
British schooners Lyra and R. Car
in the eastern entrance to Blue Hill
bay, were liberated today after per-
sistent work by the revenue cutter
woodbury. in breaking up the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Amendment Urged.

When the conference ended tonight
the principal point Of difference be-
tween the government and railroad Of
ficials was the length of time the pro-
posed trustees for the Boston s
Maine should serve. 1t was under
stood that Gov. Walsh urged the ap-
pointment Of Judge Knowlton. former
chief justice of the supreme court OF
Massachusetts, and Allen Hollis OF
New Hampshire as members OF the
board trustees, Judge Knowlton to
serve as chairman,
Attorney General McReynolds, who
was at the White House tonight talk
ing trust legislation with the Presi-
dent. said afterward that the New
Haven matter was not mentioned In
the discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
Shipping News.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1S.-Arrived:
Schooners Alice M. Lawrence, New
port News; Dustin G. Cressy, jack
sonville.
Sailed: Schooner Herman Frasch,
Newport News and Sabine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19
In Municipal Court.

Two cases Of intoxication were tried at
the municipal court Wednesday morning
and the parties concerned were both SEN
fenced to terms of l5 and 80 days re-
spectively. The one with the longer SEN
tence was an old offender and was dealt
with accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19

At Joseph Fernand's drug store. 50 Wa
ter street. there has been opened a SUBJ
station of the post Office This will be
greatly appreciated by the people at the
south end OF the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-19

when the conference adjourned to-
night, 1t was the understanding that
a tentative list Of five would be sub
mitted tomorrow to Attorney General
McReynolds. This list had been ap-
proved by Gov Walsh Of Massachu-
setts, and has been examined care
fully by T. w. Gregory and Jesse Ad-
kiHs, assistants to the attorney gen.
eral in charge Of the New Haven
case.