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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28

One Of the most remarkable att tempts at b1ackmail that has occurred here in many years resulted this morn ing in the arrest of Ralph Bordno, aged 35, and Leonard Maniero, both well
 known around the city court building.
 The prisoners who were arrested by State Policeman Frank v1reH and De-
 tective James Dooley. after their con
 versation had been recorded by the use of dictaphone, are in police cells charged with b1ackmail. From the
 evidence which is asserted to have been taken at the time and previously
 imparted to attorneys for Joe Della,
 the victim, prominent lawyers and of fcials will be asked to explain their connection with the case. The name of Attorney John F. Gray, assistant prosecutor Of the city court, was today used as a lever to extort $500 for the promised concealment of Federal courts before Referee John W. Banks. The names of other att torneys of record in the same bank ruptcy case were used yesterdaye To- day Della who lives Et 11704 Pembroke street, under the direction of the l.sAIe ed bills. as part payment of the $500 asked to have onzelaI action taken to- wards quashing what appeared to be I a fraud case aginst Della
 The attempted Hlacl<maf1inG incident arose out of the petition in Bankruptcy filed. by Della, dealer in bicycles at I660 Pembroke street, 0m April 18, 1914. when he disclosed before Referee Banks liabilities Of $5s222.40. with as- sets of but s1.550- Creditors in th4s icity, New Haven and New York were 1inwo1yed with large shipments cf goods ls5ngt prior to tns n1ing Of 4l1e pa-
 Della was adjudgsd bankrrpt ou April 24 and on May 4th Stanley Kel. l 1ogg, the well known bicycle dealer, was appointed trustee Subsequently there was meeting cf creditors in which John F. Gray, Joshua Melfzer and other local attorneys appeared as counsel for the creditors. Gray and Meltzer particularly questioned Della habout the quantity of goods which had recently been shipped to him and which owing to a lack of boolxlSeeping, he was unable to state the dispost- ton of.
 Della yesterday appeared before his attorneys and complained that Man 1 iero and Borino had demanded $500 to hush the mater up and to stop prosecution which had about begun. They stated that this could be done
 through Attorney John P. Gray. He
 asked what he should do. declaring that he had been innocent of any at tempt to defraud his creditors
 He further requested to know if he could set trap and catch them at their nefarious game. He was ad- vfsed that if he desired to do so he was justified in his action. Della then
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
P. J. CLARK IS DEAD

Patrick J. Clark. for many years a. resident of this city and engaged in business on the East Side, died today at his home, 1346 Seayiew avenue
 He was the son of Michael and Cath erine c. F'urey Clark and for a mum Der of years was employed in the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. factory He assisted in the organ ization of many of the societies form ed by persons of Irish nativity or des- cent and took prominent part in their work. He was one of the early
 members of St. Mary's church. After leaving the factory he engaged in the news and cigar business in Pembroke street. He retired from active busi- ness life several years ago. Besides
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
POPE CONFERS RED
 HAT ON CARDINALS

Rome, May 23-The public consistory at the vatican at which the red hat was conferred on those now in Rome o1 the 13 Cardinals created Monday, was held today. It was attended by several thousand persons most of whom were Americans and other for eigners. A special mission will be sent to take the barrettas to the ab- sent cardinals.
 Tn the passage of the Pontiff to and from the consistory he was surround ed and followed by many ecclesiastic, military anM civil dignitaries. After the consistory. the cardinals, both old and new, gathered in the Sistfne chap e1 to return thanks and then met, pre- sided over by the Pope, in consistoriai hall, where Plus x bestowed the car |dinals ring, granted them the privi- leges of their position and named their |titular churches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
VESSEL LADEN
 WITH SUPPLIES
 ON WEST COAST
Rifles and Ammunition in Car q0 Are Consigned to
 Huerta.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
 ARE ON MEANWHILE
Many Minor Stumbling Blocks Put Aside By Dele
 gateS.

wa=,,f,,rtor,z May 2s-Nosely fo1- lowing the landing of munitions of war for Huert4 from the two German liners at Puerto AexicOs a large con- sAgnment from Japan IS que al naan- a- zanfilo or Selma Cruz on the west coast according to word reaching WashinEton today The Japanese cruiser Idzu1no, which has been ho- verinE around Mazatlan, is reported to have gone down the coasr ana, though the latter report ts lacking ln oHiosal conarzaation so far, it is url- dersfood that, like the German cruiser Bremen, which conveyed the Tpiran- 70 to Puerto Mexico on the east coast, the Japanese Warship will accompany the expected merenantnan to one Q! the ports for transport tatlon by raAt to the Mexican capital
 The Japanese arms and amnnuna- 45on were ordered by Huerta many rnoH1t71s aga Treasury experts d1s< cussin< che landing of the cargoes of the p'srnnga and Bavaria at3uerto dexAco. dismissed as erTonsoys the theory that the masters of those ships rvcr11d render themselves liable to rst1rishnsnt by landing the munitions at por1 other than that to which they were originally consigned
 Absence Of a proper manifest how evers Is psanisha bie and Genera. Fun stnn would be within his rights in de- tadning the Bavaria, if. as reported, that steamer had appeared at Vera rrux without such a document
 The main stages of the negotiations .a4 the Niagara Falls conference have heen reported to President Wilson and i1la delegates are now understood to have reached a reasonable complete decision on essentials of the proposed agreement
 There has been no effort 30 far, to weld the essentials into a protocol. Hut the various propositions stand out distinctly and will readily admit of an amaIkanna4ion into a complete proto- col when 1t is found necessary to do 50.
 The understanding here is that these Elementary propositions have been agreed upon by a process of .eIsru1nAt1cn of the issues which 1t had at first been impossible to compose lt by no means follows that the points stf7 i'm dispute cannot be adjusted 6he purpose has been In framing these separ4fe pruposfhons to clear the way for the discussion and adjustm ent of 4he most serious dlHerences-
 nozgh a tentative protocol if such ,uuenfzy on1ifs some Of the most dan- Eerous factors which must enter into the final settlement. it is regarded by administration officials here as most Trornlsfng and considering the limited period of time the mediators have been at work, the success so far at fa1ned has been remarkable cor1pared with similar negotiations in the past
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
PROF. ). A. HUGO
 SEEKING DIVORCE.
 WIFE IS IN ITALY

Prof J. Adam Hugo, of this city. prominent as composer and pianist, has brought divorce proceedings against Dora Fontano Roux-Hugo, formerly of this city but now in Mi lano, Italy: Desertfon in December, 1905, is the ground The couple were married June 30. 1898. The action. which is returna1b1e to the June term of the superior court, was brought through Attorney Henry C.. Bur rougfls.
 Prof. Hugo met his wife when he was in Italy completing his musical elin1ina ton of Miss Rollins, the cham has visited this city several times with Prof. Hugo, but never lived here for any great length of time. Her pa rents are prominent residents of Mi Iano.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
TROLLEY WORKERS VOTE ON INCREASED
 WAGE IS COUN TED

New Haven, May 2S-Announcement of the result of the referendum vote by the trolleymen's unions Of the state on the new scale offered by the Con- necticut Company was expected to be of representative of the unions held for the purpose of canvassins the vote
 The new scale which, if adopted, would go into effect June 1, is from one half to one cent an hour higher than the present scale. It provides for the first year 22 E cents an hour; second year 235z third year 24; fourth year 25A; fifth year 26 3z thereafter 25 E.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
GENEROUS GIFTS TO ST. JAMES R. 6.
 CHURCH, STRATFORD
Especial to The Farrner)

\
 Stratford, May 2s.-Rev. Father M. T. O'Connor has received a letter from Dr. Amos Garfield. of New York, en- closing the check of Mrs. Garfield for $2.80o and his own for $35O, the for rner to meet the cost of the handsome organ in St. James new church, and the latter a contribution toward pay rnent for the stations of the cross. The letter follows:
 Dear Father O'Connor: Mrs. Can field sends check for $2,s0O for the organ. I am sending a check fof $S5O, which I hope you will accept, towards payment for the stations ox the cross, If that is agreeable to you. I consider 1t a great privilege to be allowed to contribute to the good cause. You have done a great work there, and deserve great credit for your efforts. [ hope you will be at- lowed to enjoy the beautiful church for many years, and that you can continue your good works.
 Sincerely,
 AMOS CANFIELD."
 Mrs Garfield was formerly Miss Rose Murphy. whose early life was lived in this town. Father O'Connor was much pleased with the thought fuIness and generosity of pr. and Mrs. Garfield, all the more that pr. Cam field is a Catholic,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
"AMos ENFIELD"
,EoRGE REIDTs ESTATE
 ADMITTED TO PROBAE.

to probate today. The estate consists of several thousand dollars in personal property mostly money in banks. The will directs after all his debts are paid that his daughter, Anna E. Reidt re- ceive $1, 900 in cash. All the rest and residue of the estate is to be divided between his children, Anna E. Reidt, John J. Reidt and Minnie Rooney, who was born Reidt- He names his dauEh-
 ter Anna and his nephew George Cook of Stamford, as executors. Frank Schmidt, Alfred Griesinger and Tnos. Rooney are the appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
B'PT GAS LIGHT
 co. SUED FOR
 DEATH OF THREE

Suits resulting from the aaphy5ia- ton of three persons at 271 Helen street on October 2s. 1911, were hIed today in the superior court. One or these actions was tried in the superior court about year ago but the Bridge port Gaslight Go. lawyers made a mo- ton for non-suit, which was granted.
 The present actions against the Gas- light Co. are brought by Louis J. Ecorb of New Haven, administrator on the estates of Annie Harcharik, Jclhn FIar- charilz and John Kepseser, all i1f whom were killed by gas fumes
 It was alleged that a gas cock waa turned on after the meter had been removed from the house by the com pany. The company declared tho occupants of the house had been drinking heavily on the night of tha tragedy and in passing up and down stairs had turned on the gas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
Daughter Would
 Banish Mother
 From The Home
tspecaaI to 1.he Farrner. }

BR4r6eAds May z8-The c0nfinued cases of Omelia Ow1aslxi and Steve Galrisc1xy charged with assault on Omeliass mother were tried before Judge Wakeman this afternoon The pair are charged with putting Mrs. 5Owlaski out of the OwIaskf home after her daughter and friend are alleged to have assaulted her as the outcons of the will of Onelia's father The latter and her mother is alleged to have refused to leave when told to do go by her daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
BURY DEADL0GKED IN
 NEW YORK MURDER CASE

Herkirner. N F., May 2s-The jury in tfls case of Jean Gianini. oh trial fsr tho murder of his school teacher, I4fda Barhear, was out all night and it wzs reported that this morning they 7rers 6aadlocked. standzngA11 to l for murder ia tbs first deEree
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
DANIELS PROPOSES
 TO SELL WARSHIPS

Washington, May 2s-The matter Of selling the battIeships Idaho and Miz- sss1pp1 to a foreign power fer just what the United States paid for the construction was laid before the Sem ate naval afEairs committee today by Secretary Daniels,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28
OUIBfET WINS

Versailles, France, May 2s-Francis Ouimst, American open golf cham Bion, became amateur champion Of France today by defeating Henry J.. Topping, of the Greenwich, Conn, Country Club, by 4 up and to play ia the final round Of s6 holes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28

There will be an executive board meeting of the Mary Si1liman chapter. D. A. R., on Monday afternoon, at g. 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Merwin. 1922 NebIe avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28

his widow he is survived by two sons, John and Frank Clark; two daugh- ters, Mrs. James Donne1ly and Miss Cecelia Clark: two niecee. Mrs. George Burke of this city and Miss Cece1ia. Clark of Ansonia: and a nephew, Mi chaeI Clark of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28

The Bank of Commerce e Truat O.. at Stuttgart, ArE.s waa orderea cc-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-28

Try The Farmers Want c un1s and Prospects Will
 Be Brighter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
NEIL CAMP WRITES ON
EUROPEAN CONDITIONS

Mr.. A. p. Camp has received the
following letter from his son which
goes 10 show the inconvenience tour
lists in Europe contend with under
present conditions:
Naples, August 12, 1914.
Dear Father:
have been marooned in Naples
since my return from the Amalfi-
Capri trip on the 9TH. When | got
back / found your cable from New
York, and | also found currency
famine. To save the banks from Il
panic, the government had declared
moratorium---pity WE didn't think
TO call Il that in 1907-at any rate
they would only pay per cent Of any
land was refusing to cash exchange
and Paris couldn't be reached. they
would not buy drafts at all. so my
letter of credit was useless.
The American Express had "seen
| it coming" and were able to take care
Of people having orders on them.
had so francs in notes. Gold was at
20 per cent premium; American gold
certificates at 10 per cent discount
/ registered at the consulate along
with hundreds of other Americans,
made deal with my landlady here
at the Pension Wiener TO feed me
free until better days, and started in
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
(By VIM. G. shenherd.l J


Copyright 1914, by United Press.)
LONDON, Eng, Aug. Winston
Churchill, first lord of the admiralty,
today granted me an interview on the
subject of the European war On my
asking him about the cause, ne hand
ed me the celebrated "White Paper
of Sir Edward Grey's nego iticrs,
saying;
"Oh, there is our case-and all we
ask of the American people is that
they should study it with severe and
impartial attention"
then asked him what was the
underlying cause, apart from the act
ual steps which had led to the rup-
ture. He replied, in effect, that the
war was started and was being main
tanned by the Prussian military aris-
tocracy which set no limits to its am
bition of worldwide predominance.
''In a word" he said, at is the
old struggle of a hundred years ago
against Napoleon. The grouping Of
forces is different; the circum ztances
are different; the occasion is differ
ent; the man. above all, is different
happily. But the issue is the same
We are at grips with Prussian mill
tarism. England stands right in the
path of this ever growing power.
"Our military force is perhaps
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
WINSTON CHURCHILL
GIVES OUT INTERVIEW

small, but it is good and it will grow;
our naval and financial resources are
considerable and with these we stand
between this mighty army and dom
inion which would certainly not be
content with European limits,
! asked whether the end Of the
war would see some abatement of the
struggle Of armaments Mr.. Church
i'll replied:
That demand son the result. If
we succeed, and if, as result of
our victory, Europe is rearranged as
far as possible with regard to the
principle OF nationality and IN accord
anee with the wishes Of the peoples
who dwell in the various disputed
areas, we may look forward with hope
to a great relaxation and easement.
But II Germany wins, il win not be
a victory Of the quiet, nobler CONNER
cial elements in Germany, nor Of the
common people Of Germany, with all
their virtues, but the victory OF the
blood and iron military school whose
doctrines and principles viii then have
received supreme and terrible vindi-
catioh"
81 cannot understand" he continu-
ed, "why Germany has not been con
tented with her wonderful progress
since the battle Of Waterloo. For the
last half century, she has been the
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
In fhn- ha rf0ck1.
MOTORCYCLISTS CAPTURE
STOCKTON WITHOUT LOSS

STOCKTON, Cal, Sept. 5-A hords
of motorcyclists from many sections
of the country swooped down en
Stockton today. The city .surrendsr-
ed without parley, and gladly. 1t was
the advance guard Of the State Fed
Grafton of American Motorcvclists
who opened their annual convention
here today to continue three days. One
of the leading features of the gather
ing will be the race meet tomorrow
in which $50 motorcyclists have en-
tered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
HOLD GOLDEN j }ILEE

CHICAGO. Sept 5.-Tw ty-fve
thousand visitors from dining
states were expected to arr here
during the day for the thrco days
celebration Of the golden ir lee of
the Knights Of Pythias. In njunc-
tion with these ceremonies th forty
fifth anniversary Of the Kn hts of
pythias organization in Illin IS will
be observed,
Today is pythian field day Crack
drill teams competed this afternoon
at Comiskey baseball park and there
were athletic and vaudeville features
A reception was held at the Auditor
ium hotel for Pythian Sisters. Fol-
lowing a banquet this evening a jubi-
lee page class was to be initiated at
the Nedinah Temple Gov. Ralston,
of Indiana, was scheduled TO address
a meeting Sunday afternoon in the
Auditorium theater. A big parade on
Monday viii bring the celebration to
IN close.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
GERMAN-AMERICANS
GIVE UP CELEBRATION
United Press.


United Press.
CHICAGO, Sept 5.-A year ago to-
morrow German-Americans of this
city celebrated German Day" They
had celebrated German day for years.
But today the 100000 members of the
German-American league abandoned
their annual picnic. The members of
the league acted out of respect to
President Wilson'S plea for neutrality
Sin spirit" in the European war All
demonstrations and celebrations were
cancelled, and the only activity the
league will show in regard to the war
will be the collection Of relief funds
for the sick and wounded. More than
100000 has been collected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
Human Nature Prevails
in Stress Of Excitement

THE HAGUE, Sept. 5.-Human
nature prevailed even in the stress Of
excitement, amidst the outbursts Of
patriotism and the preparation for
lighting when war was declared in
Berlin. The story is told here to-
day of a druggist with store near
Alexanderpiatz who had compounded
a lotion to produce artificial sun
burn" Sunburn is fashionable in Bsr-
lin andabefore the mobilization orders
were issued posters advertising the
artificial sunburn were pasted on pill
lars in the west end. When the white
proclamation of martial law were
pasted up, the sunburn advertise
ments were covered along with many
others.
The druggist was overcome with
grief Claiming that he bore an i'm
portant message, he gained admission
to General Won Kessel's office. Fall
ing upon his knees he begged the gen.
eral that the few remaining sunburn
posters be spared.
On the Sunday following mobiliza-
tion there were 1000 Need Mar
riagcs" or hasty weddings of officers
and soldiers which may be solemnized
without banns. The kaiser's son,
Prince Oscar, was married to Count
ess Ina Won Bassewitz on mobiliza-
ton day. Prince Adelbert, his naval
brother. and Princess Adelheid Of
Sake Meiningen we're married under
similar circumstances.
Included among the bridegrooms
of the Sunday following mobilization
were a Moltke, Bulow. Bismark,
a Belbruck and other names famous
in history. One bride in the Teltow
Trinity church fell dead as the we'd
ding ring was being placed upon her
finger. The bridegroom was due to
report to his command within fifteen
minutes and could only walk from the
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

to wait and try to read what little
news the government let the Italian
papers print You know far more
about the progress Of the war than
do. | didn't dare fritter away the
little money had left on cable tolls,
and ! thought you would see from
the papers mt home that the proper
way to send money was to deposit
with the state department, to the
credit of the consulate, where the
party might be, and knew that you
must have my letters telling Of land
ing in Italy. However, day bsfors
yesterday, wired--cables had In fast
not been going through with any ear
tainty before--asking that deposit b
made with state department. 1his
money | have not got as yet but -
conditions are little better tsday
The Banca Commerciale was able 70
let me have f15. which will ansvsr
for time.
AS soon as I get the money fsen
the s. d. shall 20 to Rome. ! ~
that l cannot return without ssGlAg
at least Rome and Florsnes. n
trip to France will Of courss haye -
be given up. ~ we cannot sataR ~
country at all from The Italian ~
The American consul sdvisss ns -
fCam<S.uoA - - 4 i al y 's Il
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
COLLEGES. REPRESENTED
AT CHILEAN CONGRESS-

SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept Col
leges from many sections of Il Unit
ed States were represented lg dele
gates who arrived here toda to at
tend the fourth Pan-Amef-ictn Con-
gress Of StudeHts wlttehe on here
rosrivrrsrs-- iizr1 7ysrs -eoff-
gress is cement closer the nifty of
ideals and the community inter
ests of the new generation IF the
Americans
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
CEUBr-rr~-s

If you can loaf naturally you are
not much of worker.
A very bright man is often easily
entertained by mediocrity.
There is an advantage in striking
the first blow, if it must be struck
You are expected to pay for most
Of the articles bearing the free la
bel.
You can. if lucky, collect some
money on bluff, but you can't keep
it up.
One young lady woke up September
Morn, and didn't add much to her APP
parel all day.
Not much can be said for whiskers,
but the six days growth is possibly
their worst offense.
It would probably he difficult for
the most careful housekeeper to keep
roller top desk clean.
If there were only two people ir
Link Prcston's town one of them
would be mobiizing on his trail.
Here's a question for the Lancaster
Literary society: Does it hurt fat
man as much to fall as it does lear
one?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
Near Fatal Auto Accident.

Near Fatal Auto Accident.
-Four people were injured in an auto
accident on Main avenue in the vicin-
ity of the fair grounds last night
bout 8:20, when Fabian Martinez's
Ford car, which was running north,
and Charles Wilson's studebaker,
which was coming south, had head
on collision. The former machine
had four occupants with the owner as
driver. The driver of the Wilson car
was Miss Helen Kuntz, the other oc-
cupants being Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. Kuntz, little Helen Wilson and
Johnny Harris. When the crash oc-
CURED Mrs. Wilson and her mother,
Mrs. Kuntz. were hurled from the car,
the former sustaining deep cuts about
The face and head, in addition to pain
full bruises. Mr.. Wilson's back was
bruised, and the little daughter was
badly shaken up. The other members
! OF the Wilson party escaped without
injury. Martinez crashed against the
steering wheel of his car and was
painfully injured about the abdomen.
Juan Chavez, who was one of the oc-
cupants Of the Martinez car, suffered
wrenched shoulder. Martinez claims
the accident was due to careless on
the part Of Miss Kuntz, while the
Wilson party are equally sure that
Fabian Martinez was TO blame. Short
Iy after the trouble occurred Mar
timex boarded street car for South