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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

New York, Feb 19-In 40 minute battle between Ger submarine and the French line steamship Guyane off the coast of France a 2 the submarine sunk according officers of the feghe which arrived here today from deaux
 The Guyane day out from port when the incident occurred At 33O Capt Rousselo said the Uboat sighted distance port and apparently trying the reighters bow in order to stop her. The submarine fired shot which fell short and the Guyane then turned sharply starboard that her big 65 mimeter gun mounted at the stern, could be trained on the approaching vessel.
 The submarine fired second shot, which fell considerably short and third which struck the water close by the reghte
 Meanwhile the Guyane gunner had sent shell nat rowly missed its mark. second shot from the Gu the captain said hit the Uboat quarey and the underwater boat to collapse.
 During the 30 minutes the German craft seemed to be struggling for existence No appeared the deck and further attempt to shell the reighter made and the Guyane rerained from firing any shots At the end of the half hour the submarine disappeared The freghters of they had doubt that the U-boat lost\
 steel vessel of O68 tons net carried 3 Americans aboard She brought general of about 900 tons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
HURT IN MILFORD WRECK, PULLMAN
 PORTER IS SUING
Joseph J. Frye Asks $10,000 For Injuries Received at
 Indian River.

Almost a year from the time of the Milford wreck on the New Haven road, $10,000 suit against the rail- road company has been brought by the estate of Joseph J. Frye, a Pull man porter who was fatally injured in the collision. Attorney Walter. M. Anderson of Greenwich, administrator on the Frye estate, filed papers in the action in the superior court today.
 It is claimed that on Feb. 22, 191 Frye was acting as porter on the train which was telescoped by another train near Milford. Frye was so seri- ously injured that he was taken to the Bridgeport hospital where he died shortly afterward. It is set forth in the complaint that Frye received SS 8 week from the Pullman and aver aged $1O a week in tips. He was 39 years old, married and had five chill dren.
 In the complaint the railroad com pany Is accused of negligence. It is said thas care1essness of employees was responsible for the wreck. The action is returnable to the March term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
DANbURY DOCTOR .BL AIMED FOR DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN
Coroner Orders Physician Held For Alleged Illegal
 Operation.

That 25-year-old Rose Braun came to her death because of criminal op- erations performed by pr. George A. Gilbert of Danbury is the finding of Coroner Phelan in the case of the young Danbury bride.' The report was filed today. The direct cause of death was septic peritonitis.
 Just before she died the girl made a written statement in which she said Dr. Gilbert had performed five op- erations. The coroner also found that the girrs husband, Harold Braun, arranged for the visits to Dr. Gilbert. The Danbury police are holding Dr. Gilbert and Braun in bonds of $5,000 each, pending action by the Danbury prosecutor. The girl died on Feb. 9 last She was married in Novem- Der, 1916.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
MILITIAMEN ON BRIDGES STRICT WITH SUSPECTS Two Detentions Made So Far In Guarding River
 Crossings Here. ONE OF PRISONERS
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Railroad Employe at Say brook Junction Held Up
 Several Hours.

Vgllant mllltlamen guarding br1dgeS in the state have thus far caused the temporary detention of two men. One was arrested yesterday by guards at railroad drawbridges in this city, when he failed to respond to the challenge of Michael Sabrizio. The latter turned the man over to Capt. Metcalf who sent him to police headquarters. At police headquarters the suspi- cious person gave him name as Eric Pierson, of Swedish nationality, living at 133 Courtland street Placed in a cell he attempted to kill himself by cutting his throat with the crystal of his watch.
 A physician from the emergency hospital vas called and he stated Pierson was suffering from delirium
 tremens. He was then taken to the
 Hillside home. The police have in- |vestigated his life and find that he
 was temporarily crazed by drinking.
 When spotted by the guard, he was
 walking in the direction ,of the mech
 anism of the draw.
 Pierson refusing to halt after being
 given the command, Private Sabrizio
 fired his gun in the air. This pro-
 ceeding stopped Pierson. Because of
 rumors that attempts have been made
 to tamper with the draw mechanism
 on bridges in Rhode Island militia
 men are exercising extreme vigilance.
 A railroad ennploye at Saybrook june
 tion, Robert Bird, was held up Sat-
 urday night and detained for three hours Bird was trying to cross the
 SAybrook highway bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Pharmacist Cody Dies ' After 2 Weeks Illness

Following illness of two weeks John Henry Cody, one of the oldest and best known druggists of the city, died this morning at his home, 797 Washington avenue. MT. Cody was born in this city 57 years ago and had lived here all his life. He had been in the drug business for the last 35 years. He was for long time proprietor of a pharmacy at East Main and Curtis streets but of late wears had conducted drug store at Bulls Head.
 MT. Codys was particularly well known in business circles here. He was member of St. Augustine's church and is survived by his widow his mother, Mrs. Jane Cody, a son William, who has been associated with him in business and daughter. He1. en. The funeral will be held on Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Prof. Taft Can Swim
 And is a Horseman

New Haven, Feb. 19-The military census in New Haven began today With volunteers responding at the rte of one every 90 seconds during the forenoon. Former President Taft, just back from Indianapolis, was the first person in. New Haven to fill out blank at the request of an yenrollment officer, and Mayor Samuel Campner was the second.
 Prof. Taft says his profession is that of the law, and while not expert in the handling of autom obiles and en- zines, he can ride a horse and swim.
 Mayor Campner, who is also a lawyer, was previously in the paint ing and paper hanging business and can ride horse, handle a team or boat and can swim. Both MT. Taft and Mayor Campner gave permission for publicity of their accomplishments in the way of personal preparedness for duty.
 The first canvasser enrolled speaks four languages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Capital Watching
 U-Boat Situation;
 Austria a Puzzle

Washington, Feb. 19-The submar- inc situation seemed at standstill to- day with the government apparently closely watching developments.
 The slackening of the ruthless cam paign in the last three or four days is regarded as reducing the chances of an attack on an American ship or loss of American lives.
 There was no further indications today of the presidents plans for going before congress to ask for addi- tiona1 authority.
 Through the Spanish embassy the state department has been informed that the American, sailors taken as prisoners to Germany on the prize steamer Yarrowdale would be releas- ed soon."
 Austria's real attitude perplexes of ficials here and there is hope that Ambassador Penfield will find some way to influence the Vienna govern ment not to formally sanction the ex- treme position taken by Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Infected Tooth Leads
 to Death of Sufferer

As result of an infection from a tooth, John Hamilton, we'll known employe of the American & British Mfg. Co.,, died yesterday at his home, TIA Arctic street. Some time ago a decayed tooth of MT. Hamilton de- veloped an ulcer and as result the side of his face became infected. The infection spread and when few days ago odema of the lungs also devel- oped, death resulted.
 MT. Hamilton was 54 years old. He is survived by his widow and several step children. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Michael J. Cannon. Rev. Charles w. Simpson conducted the services and burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
MASS MEETING OF ! CITIZENS CALLED TO ASSIST CENSUS


 A mass meeting of the citizens of Bridgeport to assist in taking the cen- sus which the governor has asked for has been called by Mayor Wilson for the High school auditorium at o'clock Thursday night. Thursday is Washington's birthday and a holiday and the mayor believes a large crowd can be gathered on that evening. Mayor Wilson will preside and will an nounce a large committee of citizens who will be expected to assist in the work of completing the census. After all the names are procured there is much work to do in compiling the in- formation gathered. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the neces- sity for the census and reassure all citizens so that they will readily re- spond to the census takers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
SPELLACY WILL.
 MAKE EXAMPLE.
 OF FUCCI CASE
Federal Authorities Seek to Mitigate "White Slave"
 Evil.
Determined to make an example ot

Determined to make an example of men who prey upon young women and by threats and coercive measures force them to lead life of shame. the proceeds of which is turned over to cadets, United States District Atty. Thomas J. Spellacy has issued a war rant for the arrest of Albert Fucci, on charges of white slavery.
 Fucci, who lived at 35 Gilbert street, was shot by Lena Reck in a State street hotel, several months ago, fol- lowing an argument which was caus- ed by her refusing to give Fucci her street earnings. The man is alleged to have threatened the girl with a gun when she told him she must give the money to her brother who was sick in the hospital and needed funds to de fray the expense of his medical treat ment.
 After he punched the Beck girl, she got possession of the revolver and shot him. She is awaiting trial in the superior court for assault with in tent to kill and he will also be arraign- ed charged with living on the proceeds of her sin.
 According to the federal authorities Bridgeport has been the headquarters for a gang of white slavers because of it's proximity to New York cityA New Haven and Springfield. Fucc1. ac- cording to the sordid tale told by his victim, forced Lena Reck into a life of shame while she was working in a local restaurant. He then took her to Holyoke, Mass, where he placed her in a house of ill-repute.
 He would visit her, leaving this city once a week to collect her earnings and then return. She was in Holyoke a short time when Fucci, showing her revolver, told her she had better come with him to Brewster, N. Y. In the latter city he found place for her in a house where her earnings were greater.
 She refused to stay in Brewster and came back to this city determined to free herself from the clutches of Fucci and once more earn an honest living when the shooting took place. That other girls in this city are the victims of characters like Fucci is known to the authorities but the police have been thwarted in their attempts to get evidence against the men by the girls themselves.
 The young women fear if they in- form the police they will meet the fate shared by Jennie Cavalieri, who was 1ured here from Chicago and murdered in Stratford because she gave infor- nation regarding white slavery to the the authorities. If F'ucci obtains bonds he will be arrested on the federal war rant charging him with white slavery. In all probability the local police will waive their claim on Fucci and turn him over for trial in federal courts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
TWO LINERS OUT OF NY.
 TORPEDOEO

New York, Feb. 19-Two steam ships out of New York, under char ter to the Kerr Steamship Co.,, one Norwegian and the other Spanish, have been sunk in the submarine zone, according to advices received by the company today. They were the Dalmata, Norwegian, Jan. "A, for Hayre: and the Mar Adriatico, Span ish. Jan. Is, for Bordeaux.
 The Dalmata was sunk Feb. and the Mar. Adriatico Feb. II. The latter arrived in Lisbon on Feb. z ana probably was proceeding for Bor- deaux when sunk. Officials of the Kerr Steamship Co. said they did not believe either vessel had Americans aboard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Won Bernstorff Party
 Will Start Home Soon

Halifax, N. S.. Feb. 19-The ex- animation of the paper and effects of Count von Bernstorff. former Ger man ambassador to the United States, and his sss;.e, on board the Scandinavian-Americ iner/ Fred erik VIII, is nearing an end. it vas announced today.
 No irregularity has been detected in connection with the former German ambassadors papers or with those of any in his party, the search off, cials say, while the cargo has been found free of contraband.
 The guard by the government and port authorities over the ship and its passengers is rigid. Telegrams are not delivered until first passed by the censor. American newspaper men aboard the vessel have been forbidden from, sending dispatches ashore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Billion Subscribed
 For New British Loan,
 A. Bonar Law Reports

London. Feb. 19-The new money snhscribed to the new British war -Ioan is at least 700,OO0,00O pounds, exclusive of contributions rom the banks, Andrew Bonar Law chancei- Tor of the exchequer, said in the mouse of commons today.
 MT Bonar Law said the nul1o per of applications received TOT the war loan on the last day was so large that 100000 or 100000 were not dealt with and the result would not oe known until next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Rush of Germans to
 Be, Naturalized Uses
 Up Flanagan's Paper

The rush on the part, of persons of the Teutonic birth to take out first citizenship papers is indicated by the fact that since February 1, Natural ization Clerk Flanagan has used 800 blanks sent him by the government. Hearings for applicants who wish to take first papers have been booked as far ahead as March 19.
 Persons who took out first papers ir former years and made no attempt to get second papers are suddenly dis playing great anxiety to become cit izens. One man last week brought in first papers that had been issued in 1S7O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
BOY IS KILLED, HOME RAzED BY
 GAS EXPLOSION Leaky Main Believed To Be Responsible for Tragedy
 In Waterbury. BABY, BURIED MID
 DEBRIS, IS UNHURT Seven Year Old Boy In- stantly Killed and Others,
 Are Badly Injured.

Waterbury, Feb. 19-Deputy Cor oner John T. Monzani, Chief Engineer Henry H. Heitman of the fire depart ment, and members of the detective bureau are today Investigating to de- termine the cause of the explosion which yesterday afternoon wrecked a one story concrete block house at 116 3 North Main street, causing the death of seven-year -old boy and injury to the four other members of his family.
 The officials are working on the theory that the explosion was caused by gas which leaked through the frozen ground from the. street main into the cellar, following the service pipe. Elpidio Trepiccione, head of the family which occupied the little struc- ture, says he opened a trap door lead ing into the cellar and struck a match, intending to go down to find the source of the leak. It is supposed that the flame ignited the gas that had accumulated in the cellar and blew the house to pieces, pinning the members of the family under the wreckage.
 Joseph Trepiccione was killed al- most instantly. MT. Trepiccione suf- .fefod a deep gash in his forehead and a fractured rib; his wife received a compound fracture of the left leg: and 8 daughter, Angelina, lost all her teeth and suffered injuries about the mouth and chin. An infant aged two was found uninjured at the bottom of the heap of wreckage.
 Only one wall of the building is left standing, the rest of. the structure be- ing scattered all over vacant lot ad- joining.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
FOUR PERSONS INJURED
 AS FAIRCHILD WHEELER
 DRIVES GAR INTO POLE
DWELLING HOUSE BURClA AR CAUGHT
 BY PEDESTRIANS
Found Rifling Bureaus, Man Says He Game to Meas
 ure Windows.

Caught lred-handed. the police a1- lege, < rifling the bureau drawers in the home of Mrs. Joseph Riesock, Al Andover street, yesterday afternoon John Tracy. who. the police say, is an old offender and clever crook, was held in bonds of $500 for a hearing Feb. 22, in the city court by Judge Frederic Bartlett today.
 Tracy was arrested after an excit- ing chase and struggle Mrs. Riesock at 11:30 yesterday morning entered her home and found that the doors of her apartment hal all been un- locked. Going to her chamber she room. She asked him what he want ed and he replied:
 'tOh, I just came here to measure the windows. Understand they are very loose.
 "Who sent your" inquired Mrs. Riesock.
 why, the owner. Mr. Wilson," he retorted. zrs7
 The house is not and never was owned by any Wilson and the. woman demanded that Tracy wait until her husband returned. It was about 11:30 and Riesock was due home at noon. Tracy insisted on going and stated he would come back later. A girl who lives in the tenement hearing the pair talking in the hall, joined the conversation. Tracy made rush for the door and fled down the stairs into the street The w0noan and oirJ followed after him, calling to pedes- trians to halt Tracy.
 Three men chased him down An dover street and overhauled him, handing him over to a policeman. Ac- cordtng to B. O. Cronan, Tracy came out of jail last fall after serving a long sentence for like offenses. He belongs in Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
TAX RATE0F 23 MILLS IS
 LIKELY HERE

tax rate of at least 20.6 mills is expected by those who have been fol- lowing closely the work of the board of apportionnnent and taxation and who claim to be in a position to know. A preliminary rate of 23 mills prob ably will be declared when the board meets in the common council cham Der tomorrow afternoon.
 The meeting to go over the appro- priations and fix the preliminary rate has been called for 2 o'clock. As the board has completed it's work with expedition this year it is believed the session will be short one. Those who profess to know declare the rate will be at least 23 mills The meeting to fix the permanent rate will be held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Got Good Job" He < Writes, Fatally
 Burned Soon After

Anthony Radusky, aged 1T, who was burned at the American & British Manufacturing Co.,, Saturday, died a few hours after he had been removed to the Bridgeport hospital. The young man, who was boarding at 4s Gold street, only had been in Bridgeport three weeks.
 A couple of days before his death he wrote letter to his father, sending him some money and telling him that he had a good job here and expected to do we'll. He is survived by his fa- ther and sister, Adelaide, of Long Is- land City. The body was sent to Tor rington, the former home of the fam fly, for burial in the family plot there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
POSTPONE N-5 LAUNCHING.

Because of the ice in the harbor. the launching of the submarine N-5, scheduled for Feb. N26, at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.'S yards, has been postponed until March 22. Prepara- tions had been completed for the launching this months but the unusual amount of ice in the harbor and the unfavorable weather conditions dur ing the last two weeks caused the date to be chan9ad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
RUBENSTEIN ESTATE

Inventory of the estate of Joseph Rubenstein filed in the probate court today shows $1,492.92. Rubenstein died last October, leaving he estate to his wife, Leah, who has died since. The combined estates of husband and wife, inventory $2,597.92. Included in the husbands estate is an equity in the business at 1904 Main street. esti- mated at $5O2.10; 10 shares Fair, Inc, $275.S2; lease on two upper floors, 1136 Main street, $1O0; 120 shares Dalton adding machine stock. $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
wOMEN's FEDERATION MEETS.

Waterbury, Feb. 19-The annual luncheon of the Connecticut State Federation of Womens clubs was held in this city today, about 175 women from all parts of the state at tending. An address was delivered by Mrs. Elmer Blair of Albany, N. Y., a prominent member of the general federation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Hundred Thousand Spies Now In U. s.,
 Senator Declares

Washington, Feb. 19.-Opposing amendments by Senator Cummins to temper some of the stringent provis- ions of the espionage bill pending in the senate, Senator Overman of North Carolina today declared he had been told there were 100000 spies in the United States and that it was abso- lutely esential that drastic laws be enacted to protect naval stations, sub- marine bases and other national de- lenses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
NAVAL CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTILES
 AWARDED IN U. $

Washington, Feb. 19.-Contracts for navy projectiles which had been let +o Hadields. limited, an English con- cern. were today given to the Midvale Steel Co.,, the Washington Steel & Ordnance Co., and the Crucible Steel Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
DENTAL OFFICE ROBBED.

The dental parlor of Dr. S. W. Mo- rey, in the Meigs building, was en- tered sometime between Saturday and Sunday night and gold valued at $50 and instruments stolen. The police possess a clue which it is believed will lead to the arrest of the culprit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Bridgeport Business Man Swerves Automobile from Roadway to Avoid Strik- ing Boy, And Machine Skids, Crashing Into Standard.
Mrs. Wheeler Most Serious ly Injured of Party, Tax en to Stamford Hospital Suffering With Internal Hurts and Bruises, Others Will Recover.

Attempting to avoid hitting a youth who ran directly in the path of his automobile, D. Fair child Wheeler, driving with five persons from Greenwich to Bridgeport yesterday after noon, collided with a telegraph pole.
 As a result of the accident four persons are in the Stamford hospital suffering from injuries received on { Noroton flats. this side of Stamford. The, injured are:
 Cone, Miss Florence, 1s2 Col-
 lins street, Hartford. inuries on ].
 head.
 Gros, Mis- Martha Claude,
 1850 Laurel avenue, injuries on
 head.
 Marshall, wIHllam O., University
 club. back injured.
 wheeler. Mrs. D. Fairchild, 75
 Lafayette. street, internal injur-
 ies.
 MT. Wheeler and q daughter escap- ed with slight bruises and returned to Bridgeport last night.
 At the Bridgeport Land & Title Co.,, of which MT. Wheeler IS presi- dent 1t is said that Mrs. Wheeler's in juries are not believed to be serious and hope is held for her early recov- cry though she is the most seriously injured in the party. MT. Wheeler has spent the day by her bedside.
 From the Wheeler home it was learned that the party which was formed in this city yesterday morning was returning from the country club at Greenwich when the flats in Noroton were reached. A poy ran directly in front of the car. On the left side a car was approaching and taking the only chance of saving the boys life, MT. Wheeler swerved his car sharply towards the right. Owing to slippery pavement the car skidded and the rear wheel struck a telegraph pole with such violence as to tear the pole loose. The impact, though not sufficient to upset the big tour ing car, threw all the passengers out upon the rock embankment beside the roadway.
 Marshall, who is employed as a chemist in the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.'s plant here, struck upon nlS Dack, .Wnlcn was severely wrenched. Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Gros, who sat beside her, both fell up- on their heads with heavy concus- sion Miss Cone also struck on her head and was bruised about the body as she rolled along the bank.
 Assistance was rendered almost inn mediately by passing autoists, who aided in conveying the injured to the Stamford hospital. It is believed all but Mrs. Wheeler will have recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital today Mrs. Wheeler's condition, though not declared to be critical, is of such na- ture that close observation by physi- clans is required to proven. complica- tions from any possible internal in- juries she may have suffered.