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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
COMMITTEE URGES IMPORTANT ]
 CHANGES IN G0NPENS ATION ACT

Hartford, April zsz The revision of the workmen's compensation law was reported by the judiciary committee to the Honse today. The changes pro- posed are many in nun5oer and some sections Of the present law have been practically rewritten The principal changes are these declaring that ern- ployers of fine or 1eas persons may be exempted from the laxr: giving the injured enp1oye compensation on the 11fh day of disability changing the scale of compensation for injuries; changing the conditions and payment in cases of dependency; covering com pensatdon to minors; altering the ar engagements for medical, attendance and dedn4ng further the matter of i'm suring liability. The exemption of small employees in part, reads as fol-. 1oygs
 All contracts of enp1 oynnent be- tween an employer having regularly less than five employees and of any of such employees. whether made before the date of this act and continued in force after sadd date; or made on a date hereafter, shah conc1usively be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
BUDL LONC'S WIFE MUST TELL MORE
 IN DIVORCE SUIT
Court Orders Her To Tell Specifically Husbands
 Alleged Acts.
SHE ASKS FOR S25 WEEKLY PENDING SUIT
Court Declines to Make Or
 der, But Later May Al low Her SIS.

Mary German Budlong appeared be- fore Judge Williams in the superior court this morning to ask, for alimony pending the trial of her divorce suit against Herbert A. Bud1ong, assistant manager of the American Grapho- phone Co. Mrs Budlong, who was modish1y gowned, asked for $25 a week. She said she was living with her parents in Arctic-street and need- ed that sum to support herself.
 Attorney John J. Cu1linan, counsel for Budlong, vigorously objected to the amount Mrs. BudIong asked for He thought it was too much He ask ed permission to file a brief and the court granted the request. Attorney Jacob B. Klein, representing Mrs. Bud1ong, said he did not care to file a brief. Judge Williams declared he would take the matter under consider mony would order that Mrs Bud1ong be paid SIS a week.
 Mrs. Bud1ong told the court that since the separation her husband had been out of town a great deal and had contributed nothing to her support. He was in Europe at present, she un- derstood. Mrs. Bud1ong said she was employed by the Grand Rapids Fur niure Co.,, after leaving her husband. She worked as a, stenographer and during the nine months she remained there had her wages increased from s$14 to $20 week. Since the legal troubles of the Grand Rapids Go. she has been out of work.
 Judge Williams also granted a mo- ton by Budlong's counsel to have the divorce complaint made more specif- ic.
 Bud1ong wants to know the particu- lar acts of cruelty with which his wife charges him and also wants her to name the woman with whom he is alleged to have been friendly The court ordered that the time and place of alleged acts should be given by Mrs. Budlong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
BREMEN VICTIMS
 OF SLOW POISON
 AT ACID HBLAzE''

New York, April 23.-Ndtrie acid fumes inhaled yesterday a squad of dre1nen and at first unnoticed operate like slow poison during the night with tha result that today IT frenen were in hospitals or confined to their beds in fire houses. some of them critically ill One of the seventeen lost his men tai equilibrium during the night, jumped from his. bed and ran in his night clothes through the street. This occurred five hours after the fremen had inhaled the fumes and was the first indication of illness.
 One by one the men became stricken thereafter in quick succession. The fumes were inhaled when the firenaen answered a call sent in from the fac tory of the Sheffield Standard Plate company in Canal street. There was ne fire but a 30 gallon earboy of acid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
ERROR OF S2,0OO
 IN BID FOR SCHOOL
 MADE BY BUILD FRS
Casey & Hurley, Contractors, Want To Withdraw From
 Claremont Job.

Because the estimator of their con cern submitted a bid for mason work which was believed to be more than $2.000 below the cost for the build ing of the proposed C1aremont ave Hurley, lowest bidders, who were of education, Monday night, have ask ed the board for permission to with draw their bid. The contractors have also asked for the return of the certified check for $9O0 which they were required to post Nas a guaran- tee to fulfil their contract
 The contractors according to a vote taken by the C1aremont avenue school committee at a special meeting w ednesday night, will be allowed to withdraw their bid, but whether or not the 5000 check will be returned to them will be decided at 8 special meeting of the entire board of edu- cation to be called soon.
 The contract has been now offered to the S. w. sHubbell Building Co.,, whose bid of S2O, ,59S was next lowest. Whether the Hubbe1l Go. would ac- cept the bid without going over the figures of it's experts, could not be as- certained today. Inquiry at the of fee of the firm developed the fact that. the officers had been notified of the change and the acquiesence of ton for the application of Casey & Hurley to withdraw from the con- tract. At the meeting on Monday night the guarantee check submitted by the Hubbell company was return Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

presumed to include the following mu- tua1 agreements between employer and employees (Here follows the text of such agreenent1.
 A change in notice of injury reads:
 It shall be the duty of any enploye who has sustained an injury in the course of his employment to forthwith notify his employer. or some person representing him., of such injury; oD his failure so to do the commissioner may, at his discretion, reduce the award of conpensation proportionate- ly to any prejudice which he shall find the employer has sustained by reason of such failure: but the burden of proof with respect to such prejudice shall rest upon the employer
 The constitutional amendments com mfttee reported a proposed amendment to provide for sinking funds for state bond issues wherein no other provision is made for meeting them at maturity. If accepted by the House the amend ment will go to the next assembly for ratification. The amendment reads:
 No. bonds shall be issued by the state unless provision be made, at or before the issuance thereof, for pay ment of the same upon maturity.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
FATHER WINS IN ACTION TO KEEP
 CLARENCE JUDD
Judge Paul Miller Decides Against Foster Mother of
 Automobile Victim.

Mrs. Lucia. R. Watrous of Stratford was appointed guardian of Clarence Earl Judd, four r-year-old son of Nelson D. Judd, by Judge Paul l.. Miller in the probate court today. Mrs Mar garet Gilson, fomerly of this city but now of West Haven, foster mother of Helen Watson Jud, the mother of the child, had applied for the guardian ship, claiming that the child was not properly cared for.
 The action for her behalf was brought February 2. The father op- posed it. First he claimed his right to act as natural guardian and~1ater withdrew it and suggested Mrs. Wat rous The latter is not related to the child.
 Attorney Brennan, for Mrs. Gilson, said today he had not yet decided whether he would appeal.
 The child is the son of Helen Wat son Judd who was killed when a troll ley car ramned an automobile at West Haven about a year ago. The parents of the child were living apart at that time. Mrs. Judd was the adopted daughter of Mrs. GiIson. The latter for many years conducted a rooning house in CourtIand street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
DIVIDEND or 25 PER
 CENT. FOR BRAY CREDITORS

A dividend Of 25 per cent. for credit ors of the Bray Drug Co.,. of Strat- ford was ordered by Judge Williams in the superior court this morning Receiver Ro11in A. Curtis reported that there was $822.4S on hand and the claims amounted to $3,269.39. J. A. Leverty was allowed s$25 for his ser vices as appraiser and J. Policy of Stratford, another appraiser, was all lowed $2O. The court approved the allowance of $250 to Receiver Curtis for his services. Attorneys Hill & Boardrnan were paid $20O for legal services and allowed $24.5O for ex- penses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
IDENTIFY SHOOTING VICTIM
 AS ONCE CRACK BALL PLAYER.

The victim of the Hotel Astor shooting ofawednesday morning has been identified almost completely as Michael Manier, of Groton, Conn. many years ago crack catcher with ball teams in New London and Nor wich, and for the past IS years a hack driver and tearnster in New London and Groton. He was about 50 years of age
 The Identification was hastened Sby the appearance at the Hotel AstOr last evening of the mysterious woman companion of the dead man, who has been missing since Wednesday She is held as a. witness for the corOner's hearing, to be held tomorrow morn ing. She is Nellie Irving, aged 27, a, former resident of New London, and now an occupant of g. furnished room, in Gilbert street She knew the
 man in New London and met him casually on the streets Wednesday, Her statement to the police led to the disclosure of the mans identity ,
 InQuiry at the residence of Manier in Groton shows that he has not been there since last Saturday morning, and likewise he has not visited any of his haunts or done any work since Satur- day.
 A brother, who formerly lived in New London, is today being sought by the New London police who are greatly interested in clearing up the case The New London police have ascertained frst clues leading to Identification of the victim when she returned, to the AStor hotel last night, was formerly an inmate in the home of Addie Burns, now serving an indeferminate sentence in wethersheld prison in connection
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
ICE PLANT BILL
 GOES TO HOUSE
lspeciaI to The Farmer.l

Harford, April p3-After being held up in committee for many weeks, favorable report was made to the House today on the Bridgeport charter amendment allowing the establish ment of a municipal ice plant
 The Senate received a favorable re- port on the charter amendment au- thorizing police pensions for Bridge port. This bill replaces those unfav- orab1y reported yesterday.
 The committee on claims reported favorab1y on a bill to reimburse the Bridgeport Trade school. for machin- cry and fixtures in fitting up the school.
 The House adopted a-substitute- bill for s. W. Cha1lenger's bill to prohibit baseball pools. The bill is substan- tially drawn by MT. Challenger, a baseball writer of Bridgeport.
 Among bills adopted in concurrence were those allowing the Southern New England Telephone Company to in crease it's capital stock from $1O, ,00O,- 900 to $2o,0oo, 900. the Bridgeport Gas Light company from two to four mill lions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

with case involving a young girl.
 A deep scar at the base of the shin bone which has puzzled the morgue attendants is said to be the marks of "spikings' that he sustained many years ago while playing on the Nor wich team against New London. He was then catching for the Norwich az state wide reputation. He also played on the teams of New London andpMys- tic at various times
 Dr. F. H. Hewes of Groton, who at once recognized the man from deserip- tions furnished, stated that Manier had a large wart on the right fore head which had troubled him at vari- ous times He had recently been in failing health, owing to his age which is given as above 50 years. The New Lendon police also know him as Mi ner,'9 stating that he has recently ap- peared before them on minor charges. In life the wart and sparsity of hair was very prominent and leads to al- most conclusive identity, which will probably be later confirmed by his two brothers in this city today or tomor- row. At times Manier was known as 'sM1nnehan.'
 The police are today bending every effort to reconcile the many conflict ing facts in the case towards the sui eide theory, which is becoming more and more conclusive,- though several minor points are yet to be cleared up before this view is positively estab- Iished
 Coroner John J. PheIan announced today that he would hold his inquest at the court house tomorrow and asked the police to summon all witnesses and An the meantime to hold Nellie Irving as a material witness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
CUNFICHTER WHO TRIED TO KILL CAPTAIN OF POLICE, CAPTURED

Upon Information furnished by the local police and in a pursuit similar to that recently enacted in Bridge port, where reyoIvers were used, Mike" De Bella, gunnnan and white slave suspect was captured by the Danbury police about noon today. ?
 De Bella is vented in this city for attempting to force two young girls, Ethel Files. of NorwaIk, and Mrs. James Damfco out of the city at the muzz1e of a gun. He was frustrated 1t is alleged only by the prompt arrival of Captain John Began and Detective George Fox of the local force. Dur ing the fight in which both men used revolvers, De Bella escaped.
 He was located in Danbury this morning by Sergeant William Baker and Policeman Paul Pope, who traiI- ed the suspect into house, where he was living under an assumed name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
FIGHTING FOR HILLS
 AROUND YPRES CONTINUES

London, April 23@The British forces have shown no disposition un- der the repeated rusIes of. the Ger mans, to relax their hold on Hill No. 60. near Ypres, and the fighting in this locality today shows signs of de veIoping along the wide front with increasing intensity, even rivaMng the attempts. of the Germans to break through the British lines last fall.
 The city of Ypres whose historic structures were shattered by German projectiles last October, again is the target of heavy shells. Huge IT inch
 missiles are now being used and un- less the civilian population has fled or is taking to it's cellars 1osses among the people must be heavy. 4
 There has been a Hull in<the general counter attacks, according to the British official report given out this morning but it is assumed that both sides are being Strongly reinforced and the tone of the British com munication indicates that the issue has not been finally decided.
 No official explanation is forthcom- ing of the stoppage of traffic between England and Holland. One theory is that this is stroke aimed at spies and another that the area is being cleared for 8 naval action The latter explanation seems incomplete however, in that steps were being taken to clear ships from a marine shell zone vessels running to Sean ddnavian ports also would be held up.
 Although Great Britain Is silent Germany is evidently expecting ex- tensive actions in the Dardane1les and it is common knowledge that troops of the allies are being landed in Euro pean Turkey,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
CHAIR VISITS TROOPS
 AT CAPTURED FORTS.

London, April 2s-Emperor Nicho- las arrived today at Lemberg, the Ga Iician fortress which the Russians wrested from Austria early in the war. A Reuters despatch from Pe- trograd says that the Emperor was met at the railroad station by Grand Duke Nicholas, the Russian command er-in-chief, with whom he held a con- ference concerning the military op- erations along the Carpathian for est.
 A crowd gathered in front of the palace of the Governer-GeneraI. where Emperor Nicholas is staying, and cheered continuously until the ruler appeared on the balcony. Ad- dressing the crowd, he said:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
JURY TO DECIDE QUESTION AS TO
 THAW'S SANITY
Slayer of White Wins Big Victory By Judge Hend
 rick's Ruling.
TALESMEN'S VERDICT
 NEED NOT BE FINAL
Court May Disregard. Find ing If It Sees Fit, Says
 Decision.

New York, April 23-The question of the sanity of Harry K. Thaw will oe determined by a Jury. Supreme Court Justice Hendrick, in @ decision handed down today, granted the ap- plicatdon for a trial made by Thaw's s attorneys on writ of habeas cor pus.
 Thaw was in court when Justice Hendrick announced his opinion. Thaw's face at once lighted up with pleasure. His attorneys. friends and others in the courtroom rushed to congratulate him and he was kept busy for nearly half an hour shaking hands before he was taken back to the Tonbs.
 tsIt will be good news to my moth er." he told newspap permen- That is all want to say for publication .
 The moot question which Justice Hendrick had to decide was whether the court had power to grant a jury trial. He held, after study of the auth critics, that he did have such power and has decided to exercise t.
 He pointed out in the decision that the jury was called in "to aid the court by, their advice" and that the finding of the jury would not be bind ing, if the court was satisfied that it was not in accordance With the eV1- dence and with justice.
 The court. he said, could disregard the jury's verdict and render his own decision
 Judge Hendrick set the trial for May IT.
 The disclosures today of an alleged plot to effect Thaw's escape from the jurisdiction of New York state, were characterized by Thaw himself as un- founded Attorney Stanchfeld also declared them tridicu1ous.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

As he went to the street, he evidently suspected a ruse upon the part of the .nT1-un1formed policemen. for he turn ed away from them and wa1kedrapfd-
 ly into a saloon
 As the policemen entered the front and back doors he made a dash for liberty and. was followed to the street It is believed that knowing capture was imminent, De Bella left his re- voiver in the saloon. As he ran away the police, who had been warned to take no chances. opened fire. De Bella who was only a few paces ahead stum- Died, though he was not shot He was immediately handcuffed. A search of his lodgings is being ade today and Captain John Began left the city to return with him.
 De Bella will be charged with as sau1t with intent to kill, It is alleged he attempted to kill captain Began.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
St. Lawrence is Torpedoed By German B1ockader in North Sea-Most of Crew Rescued and Brought Ashore in Vessel That Escapes.
Battle For Hills About Ypres Continues Fiercely With Allies Resisting Re- peated Attacks By Ger mazs To. Recover Lost Positions.

Grimsby, Eng, April 23- The Grimsby trawler St. Law renee was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea yesterday by a German submarine. Two members of the crew were killed.
 Seve surviv ors were brought here today by the traw- Ter Queenstown, whose skipper reported that the submarine fired on his vessel which en- gagged in the rescue of the crew of the St. Lawrence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
MOTHER OF NINE
 SUICIDES BY POISON

Ridgefie1d. Conn, April 23-Mrs James McAdams committed suicide during the night by taking poison. Her body was found early today in the yard in the rear, of her home here. On two previous occasions she had attempted to take her life. It is believed she was mentally unbalanced. She was between 45 and 50 years old and leaves besides her husband, nine children, ranging In. age from to 30 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
EXPERT GUNSMITH SUES
 FOR FEE FROM CAILLAUX

Paris, April 2s-Suit has been be- gun against Joseph Caillaux, former finance minister, by an expert gun smith named Weiss. of Liege, who was engaged as a witness for the de- fense at the trial of Mrs. Caillaux for the murder of Gaston CaImette. edi- tor of the Figaro. Weiss demands 15,0o0 francs ($3,Ooo) which M. Gail laux has refused to pay on the ground that it is exorbitant. The plaintiff had prepared a lengthy statement but the defense had decided to dispense with his testimony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
Mayor of Terre Haute,
 in Prison, Runs City

Leavenworth, Kas. April 23-Mayor Dom M. Roberts, of Terre Haute, Ind, serving g six year term in the federal penitentiary here, is continuing to exercise the functions of mayor of his home city. Yesterday he sent teIe- grams to Terre Haute regarding the appointment of policemen. Roberts says he will not resign as mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
RUSSIAN AVIATORS TAKE
 HAND IN RAIDING FEATS

London, April 2S-A Reuter- des- patcN from Petrograd says: There was much activity yesterday on the part of Russian airships One drop ped Is bombs on Flock Several Germans boats on the Vistula were struck as were the railroad station and trains. Other machines bonn barded the railroad station at Ndlawa. and the German aerodrome at Sam iky Considerable damage was done to German trenches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
RUSSIAN TORPEDO BOAT Q
 FTEET SHELLS TURKEY.

Petrograd, April 23-The Russian Black Sea, torpedo boat squadron bombarded the Turkish coast between Archava and Artasclin on April 19. This 15 mile strip of coast, in which was. located the quarters of the Turk ish army operating in this region, was swept with shell and the barracks and provision store were ignited and destroyed. A large number of Turk ish coastwise vessels laden with ami munition and supplies was sunk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
ROONEY AND DoUNsBURY
 SUCCEED THEMSELVES

James Rooney, Democratic regis trar of voters, wEfo in point of years of service has been longer in that po- sitfon than any registrar in the state, will be reelected for a two year term at the meeting of the common coun- Gil Monday, May B. William Louns. bury. the Republican registrar, also will be reelected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
BALL BREAKS BONE.

Catching balls on the tip of the fin ger is not the specially of Nelson Can field aged A, of 421 John street, but in a little game yesterday he stuck out his right hand for a ball and it Init a finger. The joint of the index finger was fractured. Splints were put on it at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy with probably showers tonight and Sat- g1Pday; warmer tonight, Moderate southwest winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

Estimated value of German prop cray in Great Britain now in the cus- tody of the Public Trustee was given in the House of Commons as about
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

had over1owed. Seeing the fumes and n11staking it for smoke, a policeman sent in an alarm
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23

Roosevelt Pictures Himself as "A Missionary to Poli- ticians," Trying To Make Them Do What He Con sidered To Be the Right Thing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
T.R. 5 S BAR ARS A z kYlL"

Republican Leader, "Like Other Politicians, Had His Good Sides and His Bad Sides" Says Colonel Un= der Cross Examination in $5O,OOO Suit For Libel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-23
ASTOUNDING STORY TOLD BY DOPE KING" BARES SECRETS
 OF ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFIC

Dennis Dowd, Completely Cured of Drug Using Hab- it's, Startles State Phar- macy Commission By His Sworn Statements of Sales of Thousands of Dollars Worth of Narcotics.