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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
VERDICT AGAINST | 27 OFFICIALS IN ELECTION FRAUDS Mayor Roberts and Others in Terre Haute Found
 Guilty by Jury. PRISONERS TO GET
 SENTENCES MONDAY Defendants, Their Families in Court, Take Verdict
 in Calm Manner.

Indianapolis April 6-AII Of the 27 defendants. including Mayor Dom M. Roberts, in the Terre Haute elections jury today.
 Judge Anderson announced that sentence would be passed on the 27 who were found guilty and the eighty nine who have pleaded guilty, next Monday morning at 10 o'clock. In the meantime, he permitted all the defendants. with the exception of Alexander Acze1, alias Steel, to re- Steel has been in jail for some time unable to give bond of $5.o0o for alleged attempt to influence govern nent witnesses.
 All of the defendants, many, of wh om were accompanied by relatives. took the verdict calmly and there was no demonstration of any sort. Those found guilty are as follows:
 Mayor Roberts of Terre Haute, Eli H. Redmans declared elected Vigo county circuit judge by ten votes; El- Iner B. Talbot, controller of Terre Haute, until his resignation because of the trial here; Dennis Shea, sheriff of Vigo county; Maurice Walsh, coun- ty sealer of weights and measures and treasurer OI9S campaign IunQSS Harry s. Montgomery. president of the boar d of public works: John M. Maselink, city inspector of weights and meas ures and member of the state gen era1 assembly in 1911; Thomas c. Smith. city judge; George Ehren- hardt, member of the board of public works; Edward R. Driscols secretary of the Vigo county Democratic com Inittee; Hilton Redman, son of Eli Redman; Charles Houghton, assist ant custodian of the city hall; Lewis Nun1eys assistant city engineer; Jos- epE O. Mara, street cornmissioner: sEKflliaEn s. Crockett superintendent city creTnatory: Richard Knuckey. cemetery clerk and Roberts messen- ger; Alexander Aczel. alias Steel. in spector of street paving; Arthur Gil lis, undertaken, Progressive election official; John B. GreeRe, merchant; William Doyle. gambler; PearIy Mo- Kay, gambler; George Severn, gam bier; Timothy CBul) Conway, former pug1list, bartender; Andrew OhBrien, bartender; Joseph Strauss, Iiduor salesman: George Woodau saloon keeper; William P. O'DonneIl, saloon keeper.
 Judge Anderson gave his instruc- tions late yesterday. The federal government placed it's claim Nto turis- dictfon in the fact that a, United States Senator and a member of Congress were being voted for in the election. The indictment, which is in four counts, charges conspiracy to fnjure persons in their civic rights, conspir- acy to defraud the United States by corrupting the election and misuse Of the mails.
 The federal grand Jury. begain it's investigation about two weeks after the election of November 3, 1914, and io+v, 1H naming 126 men, all but 10 of these indicted were arrested.
 Eighty-nine Of those arrested plead ed guilty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
GIRL BURGL LARS CAUGHT AFTER
 ROBBlNC WOMEN TN SOCIETY
Thirteen and Twelve -Year-Old Maidens Have Wardrobe That Would Make Debutantes Sigh With Envy-C Caught By Detectives After In vestigatiOn.

h one of the most astounding ar rests Of shop1ifters and burglars made in this city in many months the po-- lice today hold two girls, Bertha Flynn, aged 13, and Elizabeth Kauff- man, aged IF, as principals in the crimes, while nearly sf.ooo worth of the most valuable ball gowns, dresses shoes and articles of wouaen's appar- el belonging to How1andss dry goods store, members of Miss Benftz S1o- cuHn,s Fashionable dancing school, and society persons Of Bridgeport fairly fills one of the detective rooms at po- lice headquarters. The full extent of yet disclosed as the police are tracing clues that promise to bring another police wagonIcad of loot to headduaF- Ters before nig41tfa11.
 Bertha Flynn, who lives with hea widowed mother, Mary Flynn and sew eraI grown sisters at 173 Nichols atreet and Elizabeth Kaufman, daughter of Henry Kaufman, a paint zr. s5s Center street, had been traiIed by Detectives George Fox and George Simon since last night when informa- ton concerning a small robbery at the 8locuTn dancing school Good Friday night was placed in their hands.
 Upon questioning the Kaufman girl this morning as she was going to echeoI it was decided to search the Flynn household. The result was sur> prisfng for. from closets and other places the detectives pulled forth the most gorgeous raiment entirely for- eignsto the general atmosphere of the plaoe. Silk petticoats valued at from $25 to $50. Of the finest quality. and 6of the kind afforded only to the. wealthy were unfolded: hats with gor- geoas plumage, much ruf1ed by be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
DISSENSION RIFE WHEN CHARITIES
 BOARD GATHERS
Get Into Difficulties Over Secrecy Involving Pur-
 chase of Automobile.
FATHER JUDGE ISSUES
 HEATED ULTIMATUM
Declares He Won't Stand for Transaction of Public
 Business Under Cover

Dissension is rife i'm the charities board, following the recent purchase of a Buick car and the proposal to re- purchase the old Ford car for the use .of pr. J. J. Macdonald at Lakeview home Rev Matthew Judge, Demo cratic member of the board, has come out hatly withi the statement that he will not stand for further action upon the part of his fellow members of which he knows nothing about and which calls denunciation of the de- partnent from members of the board of apportionment-
 At a meeting held yesterday, knowI- edge of which the utmost effort was made to keep from the public on the part of Superintendent of Charities Spencer R. Gordon and those connect ed with his departm ent, recrimination was rampant.
 Not only was the matter of car pur- chase brought openly into the lime light, requiring the practical abandon ment of the contemplated purchase of the old Ford, car, but other matters of darker significance were hinted at in vigorous language.
 The trouble arose primarily over the purchase of an automobile for char ities investigator. An appropriation of $500 had been made by the board of apportiohnent. Instead of buying a Ford car, the committee in charge, consisting of Commissioners Harris and Behrens, had arranged for the purchase of 2, Buick car. that concern taking the old Ford in exchange for S370 whereas the Ford agents would allow but $2O0. It had later been of fered to the committee for $500 for, the use of Dr. MaeDonaId- It has now been decided after much discussion that the Lakeview committee will try to procure another car if better bar gain can be had.
 Incidentally the question of follow ing out orders of the board of appor- tionment received general considera- tfon and it was disclosed by Father Judge that Superintendent Macdonald had not yet received the $1 800 salary agreed to by the tax board It was the consensus of opinion that this sal ary was intended to commence only upon the opening of the new aims house.
 The discussion, which is said at times to have become warm, resulted in ex- plantations upon the part of Rev. John AfacLaren Richardson and Connnis- 'sioner Henry. Harris in reference to their part in the car deals.
 l It is said today that the friction un- l:derlying yesterdays meeting extends far back and that the matter has aI- ready reached the mayors ears. The statements of Father Judge are taken to be dnaI in relation to his being con suited on matters taken up by other members of the board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
BRIDGEPORT BOUND SCHOONER IS LOST: ALL OF CREW SAFE
COL GAN LIKELY
 TO TAKE APPEAL ON CONSERvA ATOR
Lawyers Confer and Notice of New Legal Steps Is
 Expected Soon.

An appeal win probably be taken from the decision of Judge Miller in naming the American Bank & Trust co. as conservator for William c. Col- gan.
 Judge Thomas CNCoughlin and Judge Fillmore s. BanksN who were counsel for EoIgan, were in consultation today and it is believed they will decide to appeal from Judge Mi1ler's decision. Counsel for Co1gan hold that. it has cost him more for conservators than any part of his estate which he is all .leged to have wasted and for this req son and also holding that he is per- fectly able to manage his own affairs it is likely they will appeal to the SUI perdor court.
 Neither Judge Coughain nor Judge Banks would discuss the matter today but they met for conference in Judge Cough1in's s office.
 Notice of their intention to appeal it is expected vii be filed in the probate court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
.DELLACA RELEASED
 WHEN Sl,5OO BOND
 IS GIVEN BY FRIEND
Last of Three Bold Young Men To Procure Liberty
 After Sensational Arrest.

Harry Delacca, one of the three young men held on the charge of bur glarizing local merchants, was re- leased in bonds of $1,50O today. He was the last of the trio to obtain bail Joseph J. Musante appeared at the of fee of the clerk of the superior court this morning in company with Attor- ney George F. Mara and arranged matters with Assistant Clerk Tracy. Property on Middle street was given as security.
 Delacca was arrested as a member of the gang whose activities had ter rorized merchants and nystified the police for several months. He, in company with Anthony AuriIio and Walter Gaffney was taken into. GUS tody for breaking into the Brunswick pool parlors in Fairfield avenue.
 N When arraigned in the city court probable cause was found and the three were bound over to the criminal superior court.
 It, was charged that the gang had broken into Harry Quinn's cafe, and ton to the Brunswick. Gaffney was held on only one count and his bonds were fixed at $500. which he ob- tained. Delacca and Aurilio were held on three counts and their bonds were $1, ,5o0 each.
 Aurilio is also held in $1,000 in New York state, awaiting the action of the grand jury. It is charged that he took stolen goods to New York city and sold them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06

ing pushed into small boxes, ruching, silk stockings, bright green outer coats, black broadc1oth dresses, rib bons, white dancing slippers by the dozen, and much hose delightful to the eye of the debutante were resar- rected from the dingy quarters When piled upon the floor it was found nee !essary to summon the police wagon which was well filled.
 Both girls at first denied the rot,- berries, but later admitted partfcipa- ton in the burglary Of the S1ocIua school. where they went and while one held the elevator boy in conyer- saficn, the other entered the place and priedt open lockers in which the students kept their ball room ffnery. When the youthful girl rObber would whistle st the head of the stair way the little one below would ask to be taken upstairs and would pass by her companfon coming down the stairway. In this manner several dez predating raids in the last two months were. made on the building Miss Grace Dudley identified much of the loot today while detectives and de- partment managers from HowIand's $ store identified cloaks and suits stol- en from their store about two months ago and which have been the origin of much confusion in the store.
 That the children could have been the shop1ffters is perpIexing the store proprietors today, for the girls will not disclose how they managed to steal clothing that the most expert store thieves could not have taken from the racks or counters A search of the Kaufman home is to be made this afternoon as we'll as several otFl- CT hiding places in which the detec- tives believe more loot has been stored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
PINE UMONIA FATAL
 TO CURTIS GUILD.
 FORMER GOVERNOR

Boston, April 6.-Curtis Guild, for mer governor and former minister to Russia, died at 2: 30 a. m. The end was peaceful. MT. Guilds illness began in a cold contracted after trip to Sal lem April and which rapidly devel- oped into pneumonia
 It was his second attack from the disease from which he had made a re- markable recovery in 1908 after the physicians thad almost abandoned hope. Later in that year he under went an operation for Appendicitis
 MT. Guild was unconscious for half an hour before his death. At his bed- side were Mrs. Guild, pr. William B. Robbins, who had attended him throughout his illness, and a nurse.
 Among his callers after he was stricken was former. President Taft, an. intimate friend of long standing, who appointed MT. Guild special min ister to Mexico on the occasion of the centennial celebration of that republic in 1910, and year later sent him as ambassador to Russia
 Curtis Guild, Jr., was ambassador to Russia for two years during President Taft'ss administration and was three times governor of Massachusetts. He Fattadned unusual distinction as a pub
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
U. S. Shipping Note
 Interests All London

London, April 6-That has been called the Easter Hull in the fighting is marked these days along both Bat- tie lines except in the Carpathiahs. where the struggle for success to the Hungarian plains is still going on. This relative quiet has given ample opportunity forthe discussion by tho British press of the American note in reply to the British order in council The comment on this communication has been widespread. Most of it ex- presses qualification with the tone 0f the communication although there ia possible results.
 have advocated a formal blockade of for action on the part of the British government leading to this end, while others express the feeling that a fuI% Ter understanding by the United States of the British position w1ll lead to acquiesence in the present order in council.
 Unof1ciai Austrian news reaching London by way of Paris. declares the Austro-German forces in the vicinity of the Lupkow Pass are in full re- treat, but all the other reports from this section of the eastern line intii- cate that the opposing armies are still locked in a deadly grappIe,
 Russia reports fighting within the boundaries of Hungary north of Czer- nowicz. The. Austrians are described as retreating after a stubborn fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Lighter and Cheaper Uniforms For Mail
 Men This Summer

This summer will be one of the p1easantest ever spent by the Bridgeport mail carriers, according to an order issued by Postmaster General Burleson. He has given permission for them to wear cool CT uniforms, which may be obtain ed at less cost than the ones for merly used in summertime.
 One of the disadvantages of the letter carriers job. in summer is the weight of the uniform. An other disagreeable. matter. is the cost. These will, be al1eviated. The order provides that the uni- forms shall be Of lightweight bluishz gray, worsted or serge, ''composed wholly or in part of wool or cotton" No change is made in the cut or design.
 The order applies only to city carriers Postmaster Charles F. Greene will notify his carriers of the ruling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
THREE DROWNED
 AS AUTO JUMPS OFF DRAWBRIDGE

Newark, April l6-Three young men, members of the Montclair Acad- emy Alumni Association, were drown ed early today when an automobile in which they were riding with four others plunged through an open draw bridge into the Passaic river.
 Gordon Knapp, of East Orange, was first identified. The others, 1t was believed, were held submerged by the car Later they were identi- fled as Clarence Stanton and Eugene Stephens, both of Newark.
 The men were returning home from a dinner in New York and were given a ride in the automobile by William J. Bitt1es, Jr., who was saved with three others A gaternan at the draw bridge was knocked into the water. injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
DEATH PENALTY
 AND DEER HOLD
 LEGISLATORS
Extended Debates on Two Measures Keep
 Solons Busy

Hartford, April 6@Fwo subjects '1oomed big in legislative debate to- day The Senate had before 1t an unfavorable report on the proposi- ton to abolish capital punishment in Connecticut The Judiciary com nittee was supported after a very lively debate on roll call 25 to 8, Senators Futile, Barnes and Hewitt being recorded in favor of abolish ment of the death penalty.
 A peculiar parliamentary situation was developed The original bill which came from the committee pro- vided for aibolishment of capital punishment on persons convicted of murder, committed outside of prison walls. The unfavorable report on this bill was accepted.
 Senator Futile then offered a sub- stitute bill providing for the abolish rnent of all capital punishment. The question then came up on the pass age of the substitute bill and that was lost 25 to 3.
 Senator Futile then offered an- other bill providing that the judge be empowered in murder trials to he court and take vote as to whether or not such clemency shall be recommended, such recommends tton to result in imprisonment for life
 Senator TuttIe said he offered the latter bill to stimulate some action in the way of substitute for capital punishment but he was satisfied that the majority of the Senate did not intend to allow any action on this matter and he would withdraw the bill.
 The Senate then voted to reject the bill unfavorabIy reported by the com rnittee.
 The second matter debated was the deer bill in the House which was adopted in disagreement with the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Submarine In Net

Paris, April GA German submarine has become secure Iy entangled in a net specially designed for that purpose and placed off Dover, according to the Petit Journals Dunkirk correspondent, who adds that the French naval authorities expect to capture the submersi- ble when it comes to the sur face.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Wireless Despatch From Clyde Liner Brings News of Fate of Related Vessel Bringing Huge Cargo of Lumber to Local Yard.
Grew Makes Desperate Struggle to Save Storm Swept Schooner Robert Graham Dun But Is Fore ed to Abandon Craft.

Tossed and buffeted in the recent storm thai wrecked ha- voc from. Florida to Maine, the schooner Robert Graham Dun, bound for Bridgeport with a cargo of lumber for the Frank Miller Lumber Co., was aban- doned late last week and the members of her crew were picked up by the Clyde. Liner, Seminole-
 The big schooner, carrying COG, GOO feet of k1nnber for this city was caught in the gale that ravaged the Virginia coast and although Captain Allen and the crew of five fought for hours, inc battle against the storm had to be- given up. ],
 Srlan boa4s were sTasorted to afeeE an zu night struggle The Clyde liner bound rom New York to Sanchez sizhHsd ehe boat and wreck after the crew had been adrzt a few hours aud rescued them The abandoned ECLOQ08E W1G4 ASI C8ASSO A9 az3 s1&3LL ED the E1sBcy of the winds and wAves-
 News of Azae battle ah sea was flash Cd 1o New York today by ti1e captain of aaae SaHntno1el He described the terrible bu9rettng the schooner had undergone before her crew gave up ene light
 The Robert Graham Dun was bouzd rom Sa6dnes E1orida, to Bzzzspor3- sxl3 Jeff there Afarch IT azd was overdue During szaa last two SzvB the Frank Miller CO, has a+- to locate her and received uzzvzz3e1ed news that some accident had happened to the schooner.
 me Farmer notified the company today of the abandonment of the ship NO loss wH be suffered by the Frank Miller Go, because the cargo is owned by the conaiEn0r until delivered The lumber is worth $15,0o0s which amount will be Lost by Lutc1is & More CO, Of E1or1da-
 rms cargo of eeo.e0o feet is one o1
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
All Witnesses Dead, Judge Delays Will In
 Admission to Probate

All witnesses being dead, there is some question about the admission of the will of Albert F'urniss to probate. The will of MT. F'urniss, a die sinker who lived at 145 Grove street, was filed for probate today. It disposes of three houses in Meriden and leave, them without reserve to his widow, Ellen. F'urniss.
 The will was drawn fit 1887. In 1898 MT. Furniss attempted to add a codiciI disposing of Sthe property to charity in case that his wife died be- fore him. There were no witnesses to the codicl and it was not properly made out, so Judge Miller in the pro bate court today refused to consider it.
 He also has postponed the probat- ing of the will to obtain affidvaits as to the signature of the testator and of the witnesses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Coroner Holds Father For Investigation in
 Death of Young Girl

New Haven, April Civilian Bush, colored. was detained by Cor oner Eli Mix today pending investi- gation of the death Of Bush's daugf- ter, Elizabeth, IT years old, whose body was found ina vacant lot this morning. few steps from her home at West Haven. Marks on the body. it is said, indicated that the girl may have been beaten and the coroner, besides ordering an autopsy had no ttfied the state police.
 Bush's wife and young son were examined by the coroner today as to what had taken place at the Bush home last night. Bush is about 45 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
ARRAIGN BOY FORGER IN SUPERIOR COURT
 ON FRAUD CHARGES

Henry McMahon, the 1 14-year-o1d boy charged with defrauding A. Wer shaw, an East Main street jeweler, by presenting forged check. was arra1gned before Judge John J. Walsh in the criminal common pleas court this afternoon
 Assisfart Prosecutor Johls P. Gray told the court about the boy whose skill as "a forger astounded the police at the dn1e of his arrest He said the boy had shown no consideratio on for his mother at the time of his arrest and had declared he would pre- fer Reform School to returning to cutor said he did not want to send the boy to the reforrnatory and would recommend that he be placed on pro- bation- He had spent a few days at the reformafory but his parents laber obtair4ed a release.
 Former City Attorney Thomas M. Cu1linan represented McMahon. de declared pr. Elmer F. Blank had ex- arnfned the youngster and pronounc- ed him below normal in mentality. Judge Walsh said he thought the parents had been too 1enient with the boy. The court decided to con- tfnue the case until Attorney Cullin- an conferred with the parents and decided what was the best course to be followed to save Henry. He may be sent to a private institution.
 The discharged Western Union tele graphers at St. Louis were reinstated and the strike settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Wants $1O,OOO From
 Employer For Loss of
 Leg Through Runaway

Seeking to recover $1o,000 damages for the loss of a leg injured in run away, Charles E. Bounty of Stamford appeared before Judge Williams and a. jury in the superior court this morn ing to testify in his suit against Will bur L. Crabb of Stamford.
 He told the jury that on March 19, 1913, he was driving a wagon for Crabb, by whom he was employed. The horses ran away and Bounty was thrown out. One leg was so seriously injured that it had to be amputated. Bounty claimed the horses were vic ious and that he was without neg1i- gerfce. The trial had not been finished at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
ANOTHER BURR & KNAPP
 NOTE FIGURES IN SUIr

Another of Burr & Knapp's notes figured in litigation today when pa pers were filed in the superior court in foreclosure proceedings brought by the Bellows Falls. Vt, Trust Go. against Lima. Russo and others Of this city. It was claimed that Mrs. Rus so gave a note for $3.4OO to Burr a Knapp in 1911 and this was after ward assigned to the pIaintiff. Prop erty in the Davenport Park section was given as security.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-06
Painting Eatel Friedrich

Newport News Va, April 6@The German converted cruiser Frinz EiteI Friederich remained at her wharf this forenoon. a plume of smoke floating 1azily from one funnel Painters were at work on her hull. scraping off the red rust accumulation of seven months of sea. service and worlzn1sa coming off the ship reported that 1z floor plates in the engineroom had been removed. ostensib1y for repairss These circumstances strengthened 6Ils belief. along the waterfront that iTz- ternment until the end of the war and not a dash to sea. will be the closing chapter to the EitePs war record.