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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
DETECTIVES SAY DOROTHY ARNOLD
 ''CLUE" IS HOAX
Find Only Water Main in Cellar of Home In
 West Point.

New -ork, April 22.-The body of Dorothy Arnold was not found in the cellar of the house outside West Point, where New York detectives searched yesterday. Police Inspector F'aurot, who is in charge of the investigation announced today that there was no truth in published stories that Miss Arnold's body had been discovered. Inspector F,aurot expressed his opin- ion that there was nothing to the story told by Octave Charles G1ennorris, a convict in a Rhode Island prison, that he aidedNin the burial in a. West Point cellar of a young woman resembling Miss Arnold in description.
 Those who had conducted the search had been quoted as saying that a body was found under the cement flooring fr an isolated house two miles south of West Point, but Inspector Faurot said that ''aH we found in the cellar was an old four-inch water main
 .'The story told by G1ennorris is ab- solutely fa1se," Insepctor F'aurot said. That is what am going to put in my report to the police commission
 The inspector said he thought the GHennorris story was, told in the hope of obtaining parole.
 A despatch received here today from West Point said that no body had been found and that Inspector Faurot upon his departure last night for New York after his investigation had not left detectives on guard at the house where the search, was made, as had been reported here-
 Dorothy Arnold, daughter of Francis R. Arnold. a wealthy importer of this city, vanished mysteriousIy in 1910 while 8. shopping trip on Fifth ave nue. The present search is one of many fruitless quests which have been made as a result of clues constantly received by the police and the Arnold family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
COLD WEATHER
 NEXT WEEK. IS
 U. s. FORECAST

Washington, April 22-Easrer week will be cold and unsettled over the northern part of the country with probably local snows in the north west but in the south and on the Pacific coast normal temperatures and fair weather will prevail. The weather bureau today in it's forecast for the week beginning tomorrow:
 '"The pressure distributing over the American continent and adjacent oceans is such as to indicate cool weather during the week in all north ern states. The change to cooler will be pronounced over the northwestern states by the middle of the week.
 There will be unsettled weather at the beginning of the week along the northern border from the great lakes eastward and it is probable that a disturbance will develop over lthe far west Tuesday or Wednesday, ad- vance to the middle west Thursday or Friday and to the eastern states near the end of the week. This dis turbance will be attended by general preci ipitation.
 Except for the period of unsettled weather and precipitation the wealth CT will be generally fair during the week."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Veness Sues for a
 Divorce; Says His
 Wife Deserted Him

James Veness of this city has brought divorce proceedings in ~the superior court against Agnes M. Ve- ness of this city. Desertion> on June 29, 1911, is alleged. The couple were married April 26, 1893. Mrs Veness maiden name was Agnes Butcher. Margaret Ilington/of this city asks the court to allow her a decree from Thomas Ilington of parts unknown Intolerab1y cruelty is the ground. Mrs. I1ington, whose maiden name was Margaret Sullivan, married the de- fendant July 31, 1915.
 Another divorce action filed today was brought by Arville Shortell of Huntington against William R. Shor- tell of Derby. Desertion in May, 1908, is alleged The couple were married in Apr11, 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Unable to Furnish
 Bonds, Leon Ryczer
 Goes to County Jail

Leon Ryczer, aged s5, of Fairfield, arrested yesterday by the local police in connection with the death of Cas- sius S. Gould, an aged resident of this city, who was struck by a jitney April 1 at State street and Clinton avenue was held by Judge Wilder in the city court. today under bonds of $1,00O to answer a charge of manslaughter. Not being able to furnish the bonds Ryczer was taken to the county jail
 The body of Gould was the subject of autopsy under the direction of Medical Examiner S.. M. Garlick yes terday and has been released to local undertakers for burial.
 pr. Garlick declares that the au- topsy shows little connection between the primary cause of death, septic pneumonia, and the trouble that brought Gould to St. Vincent's hos pftal. He has placed the case in the hands of Coroner John J. Phelan for an inquest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
HANDSOME BANDIT, ALONE, ROBS OVERLAND LIMITED: GIVES. WATCH TO PORTER

Rawlins, Wyo., April 22.-A sheriff 8 posse of two dozen mounted on fast horses continued to-day the chase be- gun last night for the bandit who held up nearly 50 passengers on Union Pa cif1c limited train, west of Hanna, Wyo. The robber is believed to be the man who on April last held up the Un- ion Pacific Overland Limited near Cor lett Junction, Wyo., and on Feb g performed a similar exploit. near Green river, Wyo.% and in March robbed a passenger train on the Oregon Short Line mean Roy, Utah.
 The bandit, described as a tall, hand some youth, boarded the train at Greeley, Colo. After conversat ton with the trains stenographerA he sat down with the train guard. An hour later the man drew two revo1- vers and compelled the guard to pass his hat before the passengers who stood with hands in the air.. About $200 was gathered in the observation car.
 At the entrance to the second sleep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
STEAMER LINE
 IS CRIPPLED BY
 STRIKE OF CREW
Hartford & New York Tran. sportation Go. Vessel
 Stays at Dock.

Hartford, April 22-The Hartford & New York Transportation Co.'S steamers are tied up by a. union sea mems and firemen's strike called just before 5 o'clock Friday afternoon The steamer Hartford was unable to leave her pier Friday and the Mid d1etown, Which left here Friday af- ternoon and reached New York this morning will be unable to leave to- day The company gave notice at noon that it was not receiving freight for shipment at either end of the route. Providence and Hartford Iino1 are affected by the strike.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Commander of Expedition ary Force Distributes Troops So That They May Advance 'or Be With drawn Immediately On Order.
Gen. Scott Studies Situation at Border and Will Make Report to Capital Today
 Diaz Movement Causes Some Uneasiness. K

EI Paso. April -Brigadier-Gen- era1 Pershing has made such disposi- ton of his forces that the American punitive expedition is equally ready today to proceed quickly in pursuit of Villa or withdraw from Mexico when the further course of operations lis determined at Washington.
 The troops can be retired from Mex leo in ten days according to army off, cers at Fort Bliss. Carranza. officials at Juarez report led the situation generally quiet throughout upper Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
DENOUCES CITY COURT AND GETS SECOND HEARING Charles Curtis, Gun Wie1der, Makes Loud Protest To
 Judge Wilder. YEAR IN JAIL IS
 FINAL SENTENCE Jurist Protests Presence of Element Seeking Mining
 Town Excitement.

An occurrence aIn6st unprecedented in the annals of the city court intdr- ested a crowd that packed the court room to the doors this morning, at the hearing of Charles B. Curtis, alias George E. Murray.
 Curtis threatened to shoot up'' Baldwin's cafe on Cannon street Thursday. night. He was sentenced to jail for one year today by Judge F. L. Wilder.
 Tn profane and bitter language, Cur tis loudly denounced the court after had been framed" In the county Jail he had been starved, he said. Two friends of his shouted aloud that he had been :'framed'' and they weren't given chance as witnesses.
 Judge Wilder reopened the case, heard the witnesses and after the tes- tirnony< Twas in. allowed the sentence to-stand. Then he issued a public statement declaring that Bridgeport isn't going to be a. haven for xgunmen, if the court has anything to do with it.
 Curtis declaration, purged of pro fanity, follows:
 s.I did not get square deal. It's frapqeup but you won't get away with it here. My witnesses have not been called You never let me have counsel until today and yesterday you rode me up to your dirty county jail where<I did not get a bite to- eat all day. If this is justice than say jus tice be hanged. F1l beat you yet
 This declaration was made after a trial had been granted Curtis. Judge Thomas c. Cough1in defended the hc- cused. Yesterday morning Curtis was told to get a lawyer and to bring his witnesses to- court today. He. was given 24 hours in which to pre- pare proper defense
 
 men jumped up in the spectators seats and declared:
 '.Itsse a rotten deal. Curtis never got a fair trial and it's a frameup. Give us a chance to talk and we'll say a thing or two in his defense"
 All the time the hearing was going on these two had remained silent. The court did not know they were pres ent Judge Wilder innn ediately orr dered the case reopened and the wit nesses were called to the stand. They were James and Lee sFNoley, room mates of Curtis at 95 Elm street.
 James Foley said: N
 s.I am his roommate. never saw him with a gun or a holster. If I. did I'd punch him square inf the nose. He never said anything to me about get ing a gun. He never had one on the night of the alleged threatened hold up.''
 Foley later admitted that Curtis may have procured gup after leav- ing home Foley was not with, Curtis at the time of theztrouble in Baldwin 8 cafe.
 Lee Foley took the stand He said: CT was with Curtis upstairs in Bald wins We were talking with a couple of girls. A foreigner went for one of the girls as though to shoot her. He pulled a gun and Curtis grabbed him. Murray made a bluff to pull a gun. He had a holster but no gun I left the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
lSteinlick, Six Feet
 Four Inches, Dwa1fs
 Other Court Occupants

InScfty court this morning the tall i est man on record in that tribunal was sseated in the prisoners pen He was Votash Stefnhck, of f Farmer avenue, lcharged with breach of the peace. tSteinliek measures six feet four in ches in height and weighs 2e0 pounds.
 Stedn1ick is addicted to drink and when this way he is said to be dan gerous to residents of Boston avenue and Farmer street. This locality is opposite the old Athletic park and east of Remington City.
 He returned home last night in an intoxicated condition. He procured a large axe and began to chop his way into his home. He first attacked the front door of the house. Women and children ran screaming from their homes while male residents of that section procured revolvers to insure their proteetion-
 Harry Hanson, living over the Steanlfcks' apartments, was struck on the back with the axe. He was unable to walk for an hour or more. He is not seriously injured, however. A4e was taken to the Bridgeport hos pitaL
 A call was sent for the police and the patrol wagon loaded with three policemen responded. Steinlick sur rendered when he saw the policemen. He was led to the patrol wagon and when the car stuck in a rut, Steinlick helped push it.
 0teinHck is the man that gave Po- lieeman Edward Bolger a fight at Pembroke and Ogden streets a long lime ago. At this, time Steinlick re- cefved a fracture of the skull from a. blow from the poIiceman's night stick. In city court today Judge Wilder or dered Steinltck's case continued until next Saturday. Bonds were set at $500. Stein1ick was remanded to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
OPPOSE DISCHARGE FROM BANKRUPTCY
 OF w. $. CORNWALL

Opposition to the discharge from bankruptcy of w. S. Cornwall. the No ble avenue wholesale paper merchant, was manifested today when Corn walls petition was filed with Referee John w Banks. Attorney Joseph G. Shapiro, representing Trustee F. c. Fox, and Judge Henry $. Stevenson, for sew eraI creditors, appeared in opposition Referee Banks said an interval of ten days would elapse before any action is taken.
 A dividend of 10 per cent. was de- c1ared for ceditors of the Edwin F. Short Hat Go. of Danbury.
 A final dividend of 37k per cent. was declared for creditors of the Stamford Supply Go. of Stamford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
C0MMlTS HARA-KIRl IN
 BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL.
 AFTER ELuDlNG NURSES

Alexander Novak, aged 61, for a number of months suffering from an incurable affection of his stomach, evaded nurses in the Bridgeport hos pttal at 2.3o this morning and besides cutting his jugular vein with a razor coTnmitted hara-kiri to make sure of death. 4
 Novak had called his wife to his bedside and presented her with a beautiful book. which he had asked her not to open until tonight It is believed that within the pages of this book his-viII may be found as well as 8. reason for his act
 Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick, who has made an investigation of the death has not seen the book but de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
AUSTRIA GETS U. s.
 NOTE ON IMPERATOR

Amsterdam, April 22-Press de- spatehes from Vienna report that the foreign office re- ceived a note from the United States dealing with the attack on the Rus sian bark Imperator in the Mediter- ranean.
 Two Americans were on the Inpera- tor. Official advices ito the state de- pertinent at Washington said an Aus trian submarine fired on the vessel without warning and that one of the Americans was wounded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
SELLS AUTOMOBILE AND IS ARRESTED
 DRIVING TT LATER

After selling his automobile to a lo- cal dentist yesterday morning George .T. Iby, III George street, New Haven, manager of the local Mohican grocery store, was arrested yesterday after noon while operating the car.
 Iby was arrested by Policeman Thomas Weller who Alleges that Iby was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor In city court today his case was continued until May 1S and Iby was released un- der a bond of $50, furnished by Roger Chevrolet, manager of Peck & Lines garage in Middle street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22

clares that death resulted through suicide.
 Novak has been in the hospta1 for many months. He was cheerful and happy and had been allowed the priv nege of shaving himself are many other patients. Nurses in the ward saw him arise from bed early this morning and make his way down the hall to the laVatory. They did not suspect his intention. When he did not return after, some time search was in astituted. He was found in a dying condition, gaping wounds of the neck and stomach indicating his act. The razor lay beside him.
 Novak lived at 2J62 Hamilton street for many years, with his wife and two children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Baker Awaits Report

washington. April 22--A prelimin- lAry report from Major General Hugh lL. Scott, chief of staff of the army, on his conference with General Elm ston at San Antonio, Tex, last night regarding the Mexican program. was expected today by Washington off- Ieials. General Scott who was sent by Secretary A0f War Baker to discuss the situation in detail with Funston, announced his arrival in a. brief des- patch to the secretary last night.
 The next step of this government regarding the, pursuit of Francisco Villa or the withdrawal of troops probably will not be taken until re- Iceipt of a report on the subject
 Meanwhile reports of an alleged move on the part of Felix Diaz. for EIner Mexican dictator, for a revolu- lfion against the de facto government. are causing onsiderab1e une4siness at the state department The movement is said to be backed by wealthy Mex lfcans both in Mexico and the United States. It is learned that several MexIcans in this country are under lclose observation and it is possible that part of the anti-American feeling lin Chihuahua. state against the forces lcl1asfng Villa may be attributed to the Diaz movement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
BRIDGEPORT CLUB FILES ARTICLES
 OF INCORPORATION

Articles of incorporation of the Bridgeport Baseball association were filed today in the town clerks office. The capital stock of the corporation is $3,OOO divided into 30 shares valued at $1O0 each and all paid in. Of this stock Harry Cornen owns IS shares; August Knorr IA shares and Arthur E, Wicks one share. All are residents of South Norwalk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Bridgeport Beaten By
 One In State Shoot

At the opening shoot of the season held by the Connecticut Trap Shooters association in Meriden yesterday the Bridgeport team was defeated by one bird. A. L. Chamberlain of New EIa- ven kon the high gun prize with a to- tai of Az In the team shoot Hartford No 1 defeated Bridgeport No. 1 by one bird More than 100 shooters from various parts of the state were present and worked against a strong wind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22

ambassador, who is away on a brief trip, is not expected to return until Monday unless important despatches regarding the submarine issue are re- ceived at the embassy before that time. It is known that he hasNadvised his government to modify it's sub marine warfare to meet Americas latest demands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
SCOTT STUDIES SITUATION.

San Antonio, April 22-Secretary of War Baker should be in receipt of a report before night from Major Gen FeraI Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the army, that may assist the admin istration in deciding whether to with draw the American troops or send them farther into Mexico.
 General Funston has received, re- troops in the district penetrated by General Pershing,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
FINED FOR THEFT

A fine of s25 was -rneted out to Frank Pelligya, SS Highland avenue by Judge Wilder in city court today Pelligya pleaded guilty to the charge Of the theft from the Rowland Dry Goods Go. PeI1gya paid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Too Anxious Seeker
 After Job Arrested

For creating a disturbance by try ing to break into the line of employ nlent seekers at the Union Metallic Cartridge factory. Frank Capeseln, 20 Morgan avenue, was fined $5 by Judge Wilder in city court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
FARLEY ON U.S. or
 IS S0UCHII II

Berlin Expected to Ask for Further Information and More Time to Study Demands Is Report From Germany-Wa Washington Awaits Official Report from Ambassador Gerard on Receipt of Ultimatum at Foreign Office-Austria Gets United States Note on Imperat0r Attack
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
GERMANS AGAIN
 INCREASE DRIVE
 AGAINST VERDUN
Heavy Bombardment Is Fol
 lowed by Advance That Takes Many Lives.

Paris, April 22-An intense bonn bardment of the French front before verdun between the Mouse and Fort vaux, was followed last night by an attempt on the part of the German troops toN advance.
 The war office announcement of this afternoon says the advance was prevented by the artillery fire of the French, which inflicted heavy losses on the Germans
 The statement also says a German attack north of Caurettes Wood, in which liquid fire was used, also was repuIsed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22

Berlin, April 22-Germany's to the Amer- can note is likely to be delayed by pareys requests for information certain points, according the oa Anzelger which it learns that the decidedly ness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
THE WEATHER

CoDnect5eut:-Sho tonight, Sun- l day partly cloudy, strong east, shifting l
 % west winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
Russians Are Welcomed

Lyons, France, April<22-The Rus sian troops which arrived at MarseiI- les on Thursday for service with the French on the western front passed through here today on their way northward. They were given an en- thusiastic welcome both here and elsewhere all along their route.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-22
BRITISH LOSE HEAVILY.

Constantinop1e, April 22-The Brit ish loss in the battle on the right bank of the Tigris (Nfesopotmia) on April IT., was more than 4,OOO killed and wounded, according to an official statement iGsued by the war office to-
Evening star., 1916-12-03
COSMOS

Four headline attractions from big
time" vaudeville will be the special Of
fering of the Cosmos Theater bill Of
continuous vaudeville this week--Zim-
norman, who came to America some
years ago heralded as the worlds
greatest mimic actor and entertainer;
Nine Jewels Manikins. presenting six
ty different figures. with twelve sets Of
scenery. in an entertainment of special
delight to the children. as well as of
interest to those not SO young: Frozini.
the best Of all the piano
Bessie Remple and company. in a conn
ers," which. however. is not patterned
after the big play of that name. This
Will be the first time that any of these
attractions has been offered at popular
vaudeville prices.
Tho lesser offerings will include Jack
Walters and the Cliff Sisters, novel
trio of singers and dancers, with unique
costumes and unusual numbers; Work
and over. in amusing talk comedy"
with a fast and surprising finish !.
DALEY and Thornton, who sing ex-
elusive songs and wear beautiful
gowns. and Philbrick and Devote. in an
amusing song skft, entitled "A Case of
Soapine." Supplementing these will be
the Selig Tribune and the Pathe latest
news pictures, some cartoon comedies
and a big photoplay.
Today's performances which start at
3 pm, will present for the last time
all the attractions of last weeks bill.
Evening star., 1916-12-03
"The Cohau Revue 19l6.'

The gospel of George NJ Cohan is
Laugh and the world laughs with
you" He says, There's nothing in
this world that bears taking seriously"
with this philosophy in mind he wrote
"The Cohan Revue 1916" taking as his
theme the most important plays of the
season and by deftly weaving them into
"a musical crazy quilt. patched to-
gether. threaded with words and mu-
sic and staged by George NJ. Cohan." he
has constructed what is said to be the
snappiest. speediest. brightest and
most satirical of travesties.
1t will be the attraction at the New
National next week. starting Monday,
December IL. Mr. Cohan. in his revue,
pokes fun at everything. plays, play
ers and even himself. He satirizes
nearly everything he wrote from
Yankee Doodle Boy" to "Hit-the-
Trail Holiday" and dwells especially
long on The Great Lover. Ihe
Boomerang" Common Clay, Major
Barbara Young America" Mrs Nc.
Chesney." Treasure Island" "Sybif
and Under Fire" During the two acts.
in which there are fourteen scenes. ne
has interpolated twenty-six musical
numbers.
The cast includes Valli Valli, Rich
ard earle, Elizabeth NJ Murray, Charles
Winninger. Miss Juliet, Harry Bulger,
Lila Rhodes. James C. Marlowe, Grace
Nolan, Little Billy. Fred Santley, harry
oelf Alfred Latell and Boyle ana BRA
Eli, with a chorus of nearly 100 that mas
received favorable comment Tor sing
ing ability, physical distinction anu VI
vacity.
Evening star., 1916-12-03
CAYETY

THE Merry Rounders." one of the
most pretentious attractions on the Co
lumbia circuit. opens a weeks engage
ment at the Gayety Theater today. Its
cast contains the names Of several of
the foremost entertainers in burlesque
as q guarantee of the quality of the
entertainment Abe Reynolds. who
heads the cast, Is ably seconded by
George F. Hayes. whose portrayal of
rural characters has gained him a wide
following. Acting a. a foil to the wit
of the comedians are Frank Ward, a
juvenile, and Eugene MacGregor, in
straight roles. OF the woman princi-
pals. Eileen Sheridan. an old favorite.
is cast as prima donna: Elizabeth Jane. a
newcomer in burlesque. as the SOU
brette and Ruth Wesley as ingenue. A
beauty chorus" includes twenty-four
girls. dressed in some original and
daring costumes. In the singing num-