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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
SUPERIOR COURT OPENED FOR THE
 DECEMBER TERM
One of Largest Dockets in History of County-Sev-
 en Murder Cases on List.

With one of the largest dockets on record, and breaking all records for the number of murder cases to be tried, the Criminal Superior Court was l opened for the December term at 2 o'clock today with Judge Gardiner Greene on the, bench. Following prayer prisoners confined at the coun- ty Jail were put to plea, but sentence ill most cases was deferred until later.
 Jurors have been summoned to ap- pear tomorrow morning, but it is not expected there will be any cases ready for trial during the morning session of court at least.
 Attorney Robert G. .DeForest public defender, has been busy pre- pairing the defense of many of the prisoners, and will make effort to se- cure as light a penalty where guilt Is acknowledged as. circumstances will allow.
 Following is a list of prisoners who were put to plea:
 Bridgeport.-Joseph Pistey, Mich ael Quigley, Edward Schultz, robbery; Frank Biglow, Oscar Nerrere, Edw. w.. Smith, John Dennison, Andrew Denpison, Paul Tasmody, Peter Kriz- wick, Walter Eggleston, Joseph T. Clare, theft; Franklin Roley, John D. Howard, forgery; William Jones, murder; Louis Mericonio, rape; James Kilroy, attempt rape; Albert Berger, statutory rape; Charles Gionet, white slavery; Tony Tomazswiz, aggravated assault; Joseph J. Thomas, theft; Louis Samario, John O'Connell, bur glary. Fairfield Stephen Ruder, injury to property; Peter Jaros, burglary; Nicola Rega, indecent assault. Monroe Dirgo, horse theft; George Haber, theft.
 New Richard Taylor, horse theft.
 westport.-Fred Saunders, bur glary.
 Stamford Piero, rob- bery; William Sweeney, highway rob- bery; Gustave Nabbie, theft.
 Greenwich.-Martin Rogers, rape.
 Norwalk.-Daniel Novak, burglary.
 Danbury.-Arther Moffitt, Joseph McCowan, theft poultry; William Sul- livan, theft; George Olivitt, horse theft; Mike Buckwith, burglary; John North, John Carara, intent to mur- der.
 From last term.-John Chingos, Eugene Gagnon, Thomas Maloney, William Roberts, Peter Petit, Fernan- do Laudati, murder; John Marshall, George Moore, burglary; Charles i,Rosenthal, theft.
 Out on bonds, Bridgeport. Tony Larossa, theft; William Northrop, de- sertion; Edward Pinto, theft; Russell Hummer, taking auto without leave.
 Stamford-Henry Lee Keeler, big amy.
 William Wyisocki. Jo- seph Baroski, theft. s f-'----.t =
 Greenwich.-John Wynne. forgery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Talk Of Sports

There are a lot of fans who are wishing all sorts of luck to the Ma tional Baseball Federation, the new organization which claims fran chises in 15 cities. You. never can tell! This may turn out to be real, live outfit.
 When Charles T. Chapin puts his Rochester club on the market,-an rumor has it he's going to do it soon because he's tired of losing money there ought to be quite number of munitien makers who wouldn't mind taking flyer at having their finger in the baseball pie. Only let them re- member that it isn't everybody who pulls out a plum.
 Considerable criticism is being heaped upon President Weeghman of the Cubs for his failure to obtain some definite results in regard to strengthening his team. His an nouncement that he has $200,0o0 to spend for players, and that there are several big deals on'' doesn't seem to satisfy anybody. 70 far, the deals have been on, but none seem to have come off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
MAJOR LEAGUES
 TO GET TOGETHER

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Uniform legisla- tion by the major leagues in antict- patton of the condition which will confront baseball next year will be discussed today at g. conference be- tween President Johnson of the Amer ican league and Garry Hermann, chairman of the National Commission and president of the Cincinnati club.
 The length of the championship schedule, the limit of players to be carried by each team,. methods of dealing with wartime players con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
TRUHtBULL BURIAL Asso.

At. the annual meeting of the TrnmbuH Burial Ground Association, held December 1, the following of. fcers were reelected, s Edward R. Albert president; Charles A. Shep- herd secretary; William H. Brins- made, treasurer, and Charles F. En- sign, sexton and caretaker. Burr F. Beach was elected auditor.
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

Our Country, Right or Wrong
If Right To Be Kept Right.
If Wrong To Be Set Right,
Carl Schu~z.
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1917-10-26

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
VESSEL ORDERED
BACK BY DIVER
HoIIand-Amer Liner Re-
turning to America After
Getting Near War Zone.

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-The Hol-
and-American line steamship Ryn-
dam, which sailed from New York
for Rotterdam, Jan. %, with the
American consular agent at Luxem-
burg and nearly a hundred other
cabin passengers and which was re-
ported Thursday night to be return
ing TO this port, was warned by a
German submarine 10 turn back
when about TO enter the war zone, -
according to unofficial advices re-
ceived here Thursday.
a wireless message from a passen-
ger on board the Ryndam contained
this information, il was stated by a
person closely connected with the
steamship service here The Ryn-
dam was on her way TO Rotterdam
by way of Falmouth and was within
IA hours steaming Of the latter port,
when she swung around for the re-
turn trip to American waters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09

These are the men on whose Shout
the operations of the navy in the
event of a declaration of war be-
tween the United States and Ger
many. While the president is the
chief of both the
navy and the army, Sec'y of the
Navy Josephus Daniels would be in
direct command. Next in authority
to Sec'y Daniels would be Rear Ad-
miral William s. Benson, chief OF
naval operations. Admiral Henry T.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
BILLS AIMED AT SPIES
REPORTED TO SENATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.@The II
bills drafted by the department OF
justice TO give the federal govern
ment greater power in the prosecu-
ton of spies, conspirators and often
ders against American neutrality,
were reported TO the senate Thurs
day by the judiciary committee.
Acting Chairman Overman said he
expected TO call them up for action
at the earliest possible moment.
They were favorably reported to the
house Thursday and will be pressed
for early passage there also in COM
pliance with u request from Pres't
Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
IN every home SIoan's Lini.

tFtIy HUme oIOan s LInl'
ment has earned its place In
the medicine chest as a relief
from pains and aches.
Quickly penetrafeS q,ithout rub-
bing and soothes the soreness.
Cleaner and more effective thar
muSsy plasters or ointments, it doe.
not stain the skin.
For rheumatism, neuralgia. govt. lum.
bago. sprains and strains use Sloan's Lini.
ment. AT all druggists. 25c. soc. Sl.00.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09

Mayo is chief of the
Atlantic fleet, into whose hands
would fall the responsibility for the
the conveying Of merchant ships to
Europe. Rear Admiral Albert s.
Gleaves is in command of the At
lantic destroyer f1Otilla, which prob
ably would be used principally as a
weapon against submarine attack,
Rear Admiral Grant is the recently
appointed commander of the sub
marine fotilla.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
GERARD ALLOWED
PRIVATE WIRES
Ambassador Assured FaCiIi-
ties to Send kilograms
Waiting to Leave.

BERLIN. Wednesday. Feb. -
tby wireless TO sayville. Feb. a.
The date OF the departure Of Am
bassador Gerard has not yet been
fixed The German authorities are
making every epdeavor 70 assure
him and mem Ders Of the American
embassy Of all possible facilities for
forwarding private kilograms. No
serious concern is felt here as 20
the safe departure Of German Off
Gals in the United States.
This information is contained in
an announcement made public to-
DAY by the Overseas News agency,
which follows.
The date OF the departure Of
the American ambassador has not
Vet been fixed. The number of per-
sons for whom passports must be
secured viii be rather large, and
therefore this work will require
some time. Every endeavor is be-
ing made 20 assure the ambassador
and the personnel OF the embassy
ali possible facilities for forwarding
private kilograms.
While the American residents
accept Loyalty the decision OF their
fcvernment, many Of them regret
the breaking of Of relations with
Germany without provOcation. A
number of Americans, among whom
are several newspaper correspond
ents. have decided to stay in Ger
many until further developments.
Concerning Count Won Bern
storffs departure from the United
states up TO the present no official
communication has been received
for several days. All connection
with the ambassador is completely
severed and reliance has 10 be
placed on all sorts OF news COM
ing from the enemy, which cannot
be examined into as TO its RELIABLE
lty. Nevertheless no serious con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
SUBMARINES MENACE
SHIPPING OF WORLD
Present Rate Of Destruction Would
Wipe out All Tonnage i'm
Four Years.
WAsHINGTON. -. 9.

WASHINGTON, Feb. g. Ger
many's ruthless submarine warfare
continued with the success OF the
past three days would destroy with
IN a short time great part Of the
worlds merchant tonnage. officials
here estimated Thursday on records
for the three days since expiration
of the time allowed In the German
proclamation for ships at sea on
Feb 20 get into port that vessels
were being sunk at the rate Of near
Is "a million tons a month, the
amount German naval authorities
set as necessary TO starve the Brit
ish isles. At that rate IL would
take just four years 10 destroy the
tonnage OF the entire world - A.
600. 900 tons--if all the worlds ships
yentured into the war zone.
Lloyd's report puts the tonnage
sunk Feb. 8, and 7 at about So
coo tons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
B0PP AND AIDE PUT
UP $4,000 BOND
Former German Consul, Under sent
ence for Unneutral Acts. Is
Adverse to Prison.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. e.-Franz
Bopp, former German consul gen
eraL and Lieut.. George Wilhelm Won
Brincken, under sentence for con
spring against American neutral
lily. deposited $4,000 with the
United States court Thursday to
save themselves from going 10 prfs-
on, pending their appeal Won
Brincken's liberty was made pos
si6le when c. c. Crowley and Mrs.
Margaret Cornell. convicted assist
ants. surrendered themselves and
transferred $4,000 bail money for
his use.
Former Vice Consul +. II. Van
Setback put up $4,000 "Wednesday.
making a total of $4,000 supplied
oy patriotic Germans and sympa-
thizing German-Americans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
ENGLISH WARSHlP TO
CONVOY MUNITIONS
British Ammunition Carrying Vessels
Assemble i'm Atlantic to sail
by Sunday.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Feb. g.
British steamers carrying NUM-
tions OF war are assembling in the
Atlantic ocean off the Virginia capes
and will be conveyed 10 England by,
a British warship. according 10 in
formation received here Thursday
night from sources that are gener-
ally reliable. II was said that more
than a score of vessels, many from
Hampton Roads. had gathered at
the rendezvous and that the fleet
with its convoy would get away
either tomorrow or saturday.
British Vice Consul c. r. Ken
worthy declined either 10 deny or
affirm the report.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
REVENUE BILL AGREED
ON BY COMMITTEES
Measure 10 Raise $3.50, 600. 900 TO DC
Presented Tonight TO DEM
Ocratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-The ado
ministration revenue bill. designe 4!
to raise approximately $3.50. OOO. 600
and authorizing a bond issue OF
500, 100000 was practically agreed
upon Thursday by the democrats of
the senate finance committee. Il will,
be submitted to the democratic eau
Gus for approval Friday night.
Efforts TO induce the committee 10
reduce or eliminate the proposed ex-
cess profit tax of eight percent on
net incomes of co-partnerships and
corporations. were unavailing. It was
decided, however, to clarity the Ian
'guage of the measure as il passed
the house in order that there may
be no misconstruction. The exemp-
ton Of $1,000 and eight percent pro
ut on investment Is retained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09

Germ is felt regarding safe departure
cf German officials in the United
states. IL being considered that the
United States will not depart from
Inc basis Of the law of nations. es-
pecially that Of the treaty OF 1893"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09

The manufacture q fans was es-
tablished as an industry in England
during the Stuarts' rule.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
ENDORSE UNIVERSAL
MILITARY TRAINING

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Feb. 8
The board of directors Of the Terre
Haute chamber of commerce Thurs
day adopted a resolution indorsing
universal military training and urg-
ing the passage of the Chamber
lain bill in congress. Officers were
directed to urge the support of the
measure by the Indiana representa-
tives and senators.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09
MEXICAN WAR VET DIES

Brazil. Ind. Feb. g John Lyt-
tie. Sc years old. veteran Of the
Mexican war. died Thursday az his
home iu Centerpoint- The Rev John
Givens is the only surviving Veteran
OF this conflict in CLAY county SIR
Lyttle is survived by the widow and
one son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-09

He-People are saying you mar
ried me for my money.
She-Well. I had 10 give them
some reason.