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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
HENSHAW HOME LOOTED
 BY NIGHT PROWLER WHO
 GETS SILVER WORTH $9OO
Burglar Wore Kids, Left No Finger Prints And Has Police Mystified-- Mir. Henshaw Heard Noise,
 But Wife Thought It Due To Tapping Curtain

A bold and probably desperate burglar entered the grounds surround ing the handsome residence of Henry F. Henshaw, located in the exclusive Fairfield avenue section of this city and after prying open a dining-room window with a jimmy quietly and easily packed up all the family silver ware, including handsome wedding presents of knives forks, spoons and heavy platters. After assuring him self that none in the house had walk ened he easily slipped out of the house, leaving the window open behind him. Loot estimated conservative1y worth $500 is now being looked for by the police. who have not one clue to work upon, as the professional or semi-pro- fessional '.prowler'' worked with kid gloves upon his hands and failed to leave any fngerprints which could serve to identify hdm in the archives of the police BertiIIon records.
 According to the story told by MT. Henshaw, who is a neighbor of Judge Alfred B. Beers Hary H. Burr. Charles c. Tyler, and other prominent Bridge port residents, it was between and 2 o'clock this morning when he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
MANY WEAVERS SEEK PLACES IN
 OTHER T0WN NS
one-haf of 300 In Blumen- thai Mills will Not
 Return
(By Our stan correspondent.)

Shelton. Feb. 2NA.bout 300 men, and women employees of the Sidney Blumentf1al So CO textile mills here. were in line outside the mill office this morning, waiting to get blanks .on which to fill out their applications for work Word was sent from the office that none but weaNers were wanted, but in the ranks of the walters we're many who were employed in other de- partments. s
 One of the weavers who said today he wouldn't return to work at Blum -enthaPs. declared that one halfzof the 300 weavers who went on strike won't return to work.
 Under this efficiency system a man isn't good for more than five years" said he.
 Thirty-fve of the striking weavers went to Providence. Saturday to get work there.
 About three dozen of the mill guards were sent away, Saturday. Many of the O'Brien men remain at the plant. however to spy uponS the workmen taken back Sabotage is feared.
 The town is relieved of the heavy expense of special police protection, now that the special deputy sheriffs and the New Haven supernumerary policemen have been sent home. The figures of the cost will be presented to the next meeting of the burgesses. The total cost is considerably beyond s5,- 900, it is believed.
 The finances of the I. w. W. are still in a tangle, and Matilda. Rabini- witz, the organizer and strike leader. claims that $7O0 collected by the local must remain in it's treasury. The men. going back to work. are obliged to declare they are not members of the I. w. w.. hence the situation iA rather strained.
 Most of the applicants for work have been told to return Wednesday. or later in the week
 Chief Robbins of tie local police po- flee force, is confined to lis horne chief has been working both day and night during the 12 weeks of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
MEYERS TO HEAD WORK OF PRIvATE
 CHARITIES HERE

L. B. Myers, secretary for four years of the Associated Charities of Char. Iotte, IN. C., is to have charge of the off1ce which the Charity Organization society is to open in this city. z The object of the Charity Organiza- ton society is to centralize the dis trfbution of private charity, prevent 4impostures, and give self help to those who can profit by it
 The officers of the society are: Geo. C. Edwards, president; W. R. webster. first vice president: Mrs. M. H. Ford, second vice president; W. E. Allen. treasurer; Paul Miller, secretary, pro tenn.
 The directors of the society are: W. E. Allen, Dr. John R. Brown, A. J. Bruff. Mrs. John O. Curtis. Charles Davis, Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, George C. Edwards, Mrs. M. J. Flanagan, Mrs M- H. Ford, Dr J Formichella, Dr. George W. HawIey, Mrs. Frank Kins- ley, Mrs. H. M. Knapp, Rev. A. E. Komara, A. E.. Layery, Rev David Levy, James G. Ludlum, Paul Miller, Rev. J- B. Nihil1, Mrs. B. Oelsner, Mrs. J. P. Omans, Mrs. A. L. Riker, Rev. John MacL. Richardson, L. T. War ner. w R. Webster, Mrs George w. Wheeler.
 MT. Myers has studied in the School of Philanthropy, and has been con nected with the Associated Charities of Columbus, O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
POLL LAX FOR
 1913 DUE AND
 PAYABLE TO-DAY

With two months more in which to complete the collection of the personal tax for 1912, the collectors believe the collections for that year will exceed all previous collections. The vigor- sous prosecution of delinQuents by Prosecuting Attorney Az L. Delaney is believed as having effect. Tn the last month the collectors received $9,- 116, which is the largest amount taken in a. single month.
 The city auditor estimated that col 1ections for 1910 would be about $36 900. The collections exceeded that sum by $50. For 1911 the auditors s estimate was $36 GOO, while the actual collection was s33, GOO. The city. audi tors estimate of the 1872 tax is $30, 900, but already. the collectors have receiv- ed SPA, 900, with two months more of the fiscal year and the prosecution of delnquents now being conducted by Prosecutor Delaney, the collectors ex- pect to receive much more than the auditors estimate.
 Bills have been sent out for the 1913 tax, which was due and payable today Hugh J. tLavery of 419 Noble avenue was the first man to pay his tax. Benjamin Haw1ey. 1545 Park ave- nue, was the second man. No others paid today The collectors request that those liable for the tax bring their bills when they come to pay and thus avoid confusion and delay which results from going over the books te compute the tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
.DR. PITCHER IS
 ARRAIGNED ON
 MURDER CHARGE Bridgeport Practitioner AL legged to Have Performed
 Criminal Operations MRS. PICKS DEATH sPROBED BY CORONER Well Known East Side P1y- sician on Trial for Death
 of Norwalk Woman

South NorwaIk. Feb 2lDr. August P. Richter. a we'll known physician and surgeon of Ss0 Barnums avenue, Bridgeport, was arraigned in the town court here today charged with second degree murder. Dr. Richter was air rested at his home in Bridgeport Sat- urday night in connection with the death, Dee 31, of Mrs. Harold Ben jannin Peck
 According to the authorities, Mrs Peck underwent an operation on Nov. 25 and another on Dec. 1. On Dec 5 she was removed to the Norwa1k hos pftal and her condition grew worse steadily until on Dec. 31 her death occurred. It is said that her lips were sealed as to, the identity of the physician who attended her.
 Because of the nature of the oper- alton performed on the woman. the authorities have been anxious to as certain the identity Of the physician They now aIlege that Dr. Richter per- formed the two operations.
 Dr. Richter has retained the law firm of DeForest 6 Klein, of Bridge port, to represent his interests. At tcrney DeF.orest was in town today working on the case
 Coroner PheIan would not say this afternoon, but 1t is thought possible that the husband of Mrs Peck may also be held on the seffous charge od having given her money to have ar I illegal operation performed. The cor oner stated: We will hold some nodys" but would say nothing about the trend his finding will take.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
LAWYER CL AIMS
 LEGAL PRACTICE
 HURT BY DIVORCE

Claiming that his gross income from his law practice does not exceed $3, 200 a year and that he pays $1, 100 of this for office expenses, Attorney Alfred o. Baldwin of Shelton Is obJecting to an increase in alimony for Emma R. G. Baldwin, who recently divorced him. States Attorney AIling of New Haven county appeared before Judge Curtis in the superior court this morn ing to argue in Attorney Baldwin's be half on the motion for greater ai1nrony filed by Mrs. Baldwin Attorney Alldng declared that since the Baldwin do- mestic trouble his clients law business has suffered.
 Attorneys DeFsorest & Klein. repre- senting Mrs Baldwin, say Baldwin has income of $5.0e0 a year and that he will we'll be abe to pay his former wife more alimony. She and her min or children are living in Shelton, in a house owned by Baldwin.
 Mrs. Baldwin was granted a divorce about year ago on the ground of cruelty. Judge Curtis reserved decis- ion on the motion for more alimony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
SLEUTHS HID IN
 FACTORY TO CATCH
 LOCOMOBILE THIEF

John Barigiano. PAS Grand St., LocomobiIe employe, was arrested this forenoon by Detectives Hall and Si- mon. following some days Of detec7 tive work on the part of Policeman Luke PetruscheI and Alfred A. War wick. the latter a foreman of the Locomobile Co.
 .BaTigiano is accused of theft of a raincoat belonging to w. H.. Short sleeve, 9O9 sLafayetfe street, an em- pIoye of the Locomobile Co.,, watch, the property of John Farrell. 348 Gen. ter street, and a quantity of costly cloth used in the manufacture of au- tomobile tops. It is alleged that he hid the spoils in his locker.
 A watch was set on him, and on the evidence that it is alleged was thus the warrant charging him with theft was issued by Prosecutor Delaney. He was locked up in de- fault of $500 bail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
MORE BONDS,
 MORE POL IGE,
 MORE EXPENSE
Council Has Little Surprise
 for Taxpayers

Members of the common council VElA vote this evening to submit to the voters at special election in ac- cordance with the home rule act, a proposition to bond the city Hor about $1, 500, ,00O for various public improve ments. This will be the principal business before the council this even ing. It is proposed to issue bonds for $40O,o09 for a new Stratford ave- nhe bridge; $1S0.000 for a new bridge on East washington avenue; $20o. .000 for schools; $200, ,O00 for pavement; $300,0o0 for sewers; $125, GOO for new high school
 Mayor Wilson must set the date for the special election not less than 60 nor more than 90 days after the council passes the proposition to sub init the questions to the electors.
 Despite the protests of Taxpayers, Saturday night, the ordinances commit tee will undoubtedly submit2 a favor able report on the ordinance to make one more lieutenant and to add 15 more patrolmen to the police department. The mayor will have a message to sub init to the council on the bonding proposition, and also the proposed in crease to the police force, He favors both measures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

thought he heard someone openfnx a window walking in the rooms be- low. Fearing to awaken other mem bers of his family, all of whom were home and sleeping upon che second floor, he awakened his wife and asked her if she thought she heard anythins suspicious. She informed him thae tra room was chilled and it was probably the wind Tapping a curtain over an opened window beneath
 With that assurance both again rs- stunned their slumbers and 1t was nat until the servants discovered the uan- sacked condition of the dlnlnR-roonl this morning that they became s.vzra that they had listened to the burElar working downstairs. He had cleaned out all the drawers of the buffet and side tables. and wrapped the loot in a table-cloth
 Experts placed upon the cage by fh1 police department today are convfnced that the robbery is the work Of [ stprow1ers,s rather than profesHonaI cracksmen from bigger cities, wac would have completed their work b1 securing the valuable diamonds ana jewelry in possession Of the famiIg elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Harry Miller Seeks Foreclosure of Bpt.
 Vehicle Co.'S Land

Another tangle in the affairs of the Bridgeport Vehicle Co, has been caused by foreclosure proceedings brought by Harry D. Miller, trustee for MorrelI V. G. Strong, who seeks to gain possession of the property at Fairfield and Holland avenues now occupied by the Blue Ribbon Auto &. Carriage Go. The latter concern sez cured the property, by deed from the Vehicle Ce. Both these companies are named as co-defendants with James w. Horton, in the proceeding brought by Miller.
 It is alleged by Miller that the Ve llicIe company owed Susan Flames Si1liman $4,8OO on a note. which was afterward assigned to Miller The Fairfield avenue property, which has frontage of 92 feet on that thor oughfare and POI feet on Holland ave nue, was nortgaged to secure the loan. The proceedings are returnable to the February term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Z Assisted Immigration"
 Restriction Probable

Washington, Feb. 2-President. Will son regards it as universally agreed that there should be some restrictions to prevent what is known as assisted immigration" He has not yet an nounced his position on the literarcy test feature of pending Immigration bills and indicated today that he would not do so until consulted by Congress. The committee on irnrni- grafton had announced that it would seek the Presidents advice in the matter
 The President has been giving au- diences of late to many interested. in that phase of immigration legislation and there is said to be some ground for. the belief that he may suggest certain notifications in the literacy test as now proposed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
MANY WITNESSES AT THE POL R'lLL 1.
 CRAFT HEARING

New York, Feb EUp@state poItti- cia1rs and state Highway contractors were among the witnesses whom Dis trJct Attorney whitman planned to can at the resun1ption today of his John Doe inquiry into political sgraft. Onicfals of banks in Erie and Albany counties also were under subpoena. to appear. 1t was said. Their testimony promised some interesting revelations fin connection with the financial trans- actions of certain state officials and politicians whose activities MT. Whit man has been investigating.
 It had been planned to have former Governor Su1zer as 8 witness today but the district attorney now pur- poses to put him before the grand jury tomorrow He will be asked to throw further light on the alleged at- tempt of sthfr Ganneys' to exact money from James C.i Stewart, con- tractor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
DR. GRUBB DIES OF EFFECTS OF
 SEVERE GOLD

Ansonia, Feb. z-Methodist ana other clergymen from all over ffa state are expected at the obseuule1s here tomorrow, of Rev. Charles EL Grubbs ID. D., pastor of the 1Iethodi1c church.
 pr. fGrubb's death occurred Ga.tuf- day night, after an illness of two weeks. He contracted a heavy cold while helping to fight a fire that dee troyed part of the north tower of hl1 church, but did not regard hsa contl- ton as serious The cold Dersistel. and on Friday his condition becaul8 alarming.
 Dr. Grubb was pastor here for three years He leaves a widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
SUBPOENA SERVERS FAIL TO LOCATE
 CHAS. s. MELLEN

New York, Feb. 2-Charles s. Mel len, former president Of fhe New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail road, failed to appear today las g wit ness in the suit brought by Jennie R. Morse, sister of Charles W. Morse. for an accounting of the affairs of the Metropolitan Steamship Company. a former Morse line purchased by the New Haven. The master in chancery who is taking the testimony announc- ed that sub poena servers had been un- able to find MT. Mellen- His testi- mony was wanted to throw light on the negotiA lions for the purchase of the MeHopo1ifan's stocks and honds., Another effort will be made to serve
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
 SAY ATTORNEYS AS
 TO INDICTMENT

Washington, Fob. 2-The law under which George O. Henry, a banker of New York, was indicted for refusing inquiry names Of certain national bank officers participating in syndicate operations of California petroleum. was attacked as unconstitutional to- day in the supreme court. Henry's at torueye are seeking to prevent his re- .Tnova1 from New York for trial on contempt charges and ntended th4a Congress cannot compel the people to asezst 1t iA preparing legislatio on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
YEGGs BUSY IN HUB
 JEWELRY STORES

Boston, Feb. 2=Dfamonds and 1tn- CT gems valued Fat $5.0O0 were secured by burglars from the safe of FT- e. Williamson, jeweIry n1anufacturers as Washington and School streets sDue time between the closing Of the office on Saturday and the opening today. The safe had been ripped open bg q device resem bling a, can-opener- indI- eating that the burglars had consider able time in which to work.
 The attention of the police rar called during the night to another at- tempted Jewelry robbery. The strf1 of Kelliher and Becfwith, Washlr~- ton and Hollis streets, lad been er1f-r- ed and attempts made to blow ntr1 three safes Two safeH reaietea tls burglars efforts and only gzg ~rrfr of claan iswelry WIS obtelnrd-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Ground Hog Shies at
 His Shadow and Runs
 Back for More Winter

B'rer Ground Hog came forth this forenoon to get the official weather forecast. He glanced at the ground beside him, saw his shadow siIhouet- ted very strongly on the frosty earth and sfaied back into his hole for an other 40 days.
 The tradition is thar if the ground hog sees his shadow, at noon today, he returns for another period of hiberna- ton. If there's no shadow, he re- mains out, for spring is supposed to be imminent if Candlemas day is cloudy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
MULLINS CHAIRMAN
 OF EMMET MEETING

Frederick c. Mullins has been ses 1ected as the chairman of the meeting of the annual memorial exercises of the Emmet club of Bridgeport, at the Plaza theatre Sunday evening, March 8. MT. Mullins will introduce as the chief speaker Congressman George c. ONShaughnessy of Rhode Island.
 The committee of arrangements in cludes Col. Timothy J. Murphy, Ser nard Heating, Jr., Daniel J. Clifford, John D. Cashin, Patrick J. KeIleher, John J. Heavey, John J. O'Neil, Thom- as O'Brien.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
NO PRIMARY SUPPORT
 SAYS PRES. WILSON

Washington, Feb. 2-Reports from Indiana and Illinois that the White House was backing the Senatorial candidacy of Thomas Taggart and Roger Sullivan, met today with a declaration from President Wilson that he had not interfered in any pri- marry contests andE did not intend to do so. The President feels that in his home state of New Jersey, when he wassconsulted by the leaders it was his duty to give them his views but outside of that he will take ID part in any of the many primary contests for the Senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
JUDGE H. B. PECK
 TAXES OFFICE
 IN DERBY COURT
(specfaI to rhe Earrnerl

Derby, Feb 2Howard B. Peek to- day took tAe oath qt office as sudr- Of the city court oL Derby fTane we'll wishers filled the court room. and shook hands Hfth me new 5ndee.
 Clerk John g. Donovan adndinister- ed the oath to the new official He promptly opened court and made dis- position Of three routine eases-
 Judge Peck is well known in Nu- sonia, Derby and Shelton, and e. a leading spirit in the Derby and shel- ton board of trade of which b 10 tte president
 Judge Peck succeeds w. D. CgCor- nell, whose death. a fortnight ago. Followed long illness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
DIAMOND THIEF MADE HIS ESCAPE
 FROM CHAIN GANG

quarters relative to the escape of Charles wilkins, wanted here for theft of diamonds and a watch from Reid 6 Todd, more than a year ago, is to the effect that Wilkins made his get away before he completed a sentence at Raleigh, N- c.
 tectfve Sergeant Cronan started for Raleigh When he reached there, he learned ~that Wilkins had escaped from a chain gang.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Police Needed to
 Restrain Applicants
 For Laboring Work

There were so many applicants for 1aboring work at the site of the new high school this morning that the men working for Durkin & Lass were seriously hampered-
 Sergeant Flood and four policemen were dispatched there to keep back the crowd These were several, hun bred waiting for employment. The Contractors have given most of the work to Bridgeport men, and they say they need no more at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Sallmon's Breakdown
 Shocks Friends Here

Friends in Bridgeport of Rev. rVll- have been shocked to learn that he '- suffering from another nervous brsas- down, which is so serious that he hal been obliged to relinquish his Dositi0n as head of the self help nureau of Yale University. Prof. Salmon Var pastor of the South Congregational church here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
FEW APPEAR BEFORE
 BOARD OF RELIEF

Less than dozen rax payers ao- peared before the board Of relief. aeE- ing abatetnent of taxes. when tllac obdy today began its session today l1 was the smallest number that has ap- peared before the board at an oDel- ing hearing in yesrs Usually Ono opening session Of the board briues crowd. The amount Of taxes Tor which abatement was asked was alec very small.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
GIRL IS BEATEN AND ROBBED

New York, Feb. 2-EtheI Commons, IS. was found unconscious in her home here today with her sface GOV cred by an oil soaked towel. her jaw broken, her features bruised and her HMnIl possibly fractured. Jew elry and Money were missing. The police Ftarted. a search for three men sup-
 posed to have beaten and rokbcd her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
SEN. NORRIS TO ASK
 FOR N. IF. ROAD PROBE

Washington, Feb 2-Senator Nor ris.. of Nebraska, stated today that he expected during the week to introduce a. bill for the investigation of the financial operations of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. He had in mind for some time such an investigation but delayed pressing it while officials of the Railroad and the attorney general were negotiating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
ADVOCATES CITY THEATRE.

Preaching on ssIs the Theatre Right or Wrong Rev Walter Leopold Ben nett, pastor of the West End Congre- gationaI church, yesterday advocated the establishment of a municipal thea. ire. Through this means, he said, the stAsadArd of thA akaka aolald ns raizaa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
YAOHTsMEN EAT ROAST PIG.

With Commodore Matthew J. Ma Ioney as toastmaster, about 80 mem bers of the Park City Yacht club en- Joyed a pig roast at the club house last evening. Mayor Wilson as among thA zuasts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
DISCUSS RURAL CREDITS

Washington, Feb. 2ARepresellta- tive Underwood and Representative BuIkeIey discussed rural credits with President Wilson today but said no definite program had been worked Nut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
ASKS REBATE INVESTIGATION

Washington, Feb. 2-The Senate to-. day requested the interstate commerce commission to investigate charges that rebates have been received from the railroads by the United States StaaI Cornnration-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
DISABLED STEAMER IN TOW

Washington, Feb. 2-The navy tug Patuxent left Guanatanamo today towing the German steamer Jupiter, disabled with a broken shaft, to Kinzzton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
RECESS FOR SUPREME COURT

Washington, Feb. 2-The suprem. court today recessed until Feb. 24, without announcing decisions in the important casas nendinE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

THE HAND OF FATE
 Is Shown In THE MYSTERY OF THE BOULE CABINET Gambling, Marriage, Death,
 Detection.