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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
DEBARS LAWYER
FROM PRACTICE
OF PROFESSION
Charles N. Wexler of Siam
ford Found Guilty of I'm
professional Conduct.
MAY BE REINSTATED
AFTER THREE YEARS
Judge Maltbie Finds That
Wexler is Unfortunate in
Position He Took.

Indefinite suspension from his privi-
lege of practicing law is the punish
ment imposed by Judge William M.
Maltbie of the Superior court upon
Charles N. Wexler, an attorney OF
Stamford, found guilty of unprofes-
sional conduct. The decision was
handed down today
Judge Maltbie, however, finds that
Wexler is not altogether to blame for
the situation which arose and which
causes his suspension, and includes a
statement that while Wexler has been
guilty of violating the ethics Of the
profession there is reason to believe
he might in the future be worthy of
the confidence of the bar, and be
again allowed to practice on an order
of the court, but he asks that such
an order be not entertained in less
than three years.
Wexler was accused by the Griev-
ance committee of the Bar association
Of irregularities in connection with
the probating of the will one Ranger
before the Surrogate's court in New
York. He was given hearing be-
fore Judge Maltbie in Bridgeport
about a week ago, and admitted many
of the charges made against him.
The chief allegations were thai
Wexler made false affidavit for the
purpose of substituting a false will fol
the real one of inducing his stem
oerapher to make similar affidavit
ad of preparing what purported II
be an office copy of will asserted
to be made by Ranger in his office
and affixing the name of Ranger t.
the alleged copy in pencil.
Judge Maltbie finds that Wexle
did not do this for personal proht
but because he was induced by on
Cunningham, in whom he had conf
dence, and to aid the heir at law
Ranger, a sister, who was assume'
to be in great need. He was as
sured the papers he prepared wer
not to be used in court
Judge Maltbie says in his tndin
that there is nothing in the fact
as found by the court to show tina
Wexler in the future would be un
worthy of trust, and that his posi-
ton is largely one of misfortune. II
recommends that If after three year
of good conduct Wexler should as
for reinstatement the motion may b
considered.
Wexler was a we'll known attorne
of Stamford and the charges mad
against him created a sensation
that city when they became public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
AUSTRIANS Will
NOT DESERT ALLY
STATES CzERN|N
CONTINUED From Page -

NCOuL1nu0O 6TOI1 rage ~
and lamentations, but to enforce 1t
by our moral right and physical
strength Count Czernin declared.
ANY other tactics I consider will
contribute to the prolongation Of the
war"
In regard to Bulgarian claims
against Serbia the foreign minister
said:
Bulgaria must reeetve from Ser
bia certain districts inhabited by Bull
garians. We, however, have no de-
sire to destroy Serbia We will en-
able Serbia to develop, and would
with her."
'Sfnce 1 came into Office" declared
Count Czernin, 'T have striven only
after one adm, namely ito obtain an
honorable peace to the monarchy and
to create a situation which will Sc
cure to Austria Hungary her future
free development and moreover, to do
everything possible to insure that this
terrible war will be the last for time
out of mind I have never spoken
differently"
Count Czernin added, however, his
declaration that he had no intention
of begging for peace.
1.-THE colossal struggle in the west
already has begun. Austro-Hun-
garian and German troops are fight
ing shoulder to shoulder as they
fought in Russia, Serbia, Rumania
and Italy. We are fighting together
for the defense of Austria-Hungary
and Germany. Come what may we
will not sacrifice Germany's interests
any more than she will leave US in
the lurch. We are not fighting fol
imperialistic or annexationist aims fol
ourselves or for Germany"
The Austro-Hungarian foreign min
lister, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch, declared also that he had ar
earnest desire for peace and that hi!
country wished to avoid any further
military offensive. After referring tt
his reply to Premier Clemenceau re
garding Alsace-Lorraine he said Aus
Ltria would insist on the status quo
adding:
1.-THE aspiration of France and Ttal!
are Utopias which will be terribl!
avenged"
Count Czernin declared he did no
believe that President Wilson in hi
recent address really desired to caus'
a separation between Vienna and Der
lin because the president knew tina
such a thing was impossible. TIL
Count added that President Wilson
probably saw that Austria-Hungar,
was more favorable toward peace thai
Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
COMPEL MINISTER
TO KISS THE FLAG

Sulphur. Okla, April S-Becauss
the Rev. A. j. Capers. IL years old,
is alleged to have declared he would
never have his hair cut until Car
many emerged victorious from the
war, &C young men awaiting draft call
invaded his room in hotel here
while he was asleep last night and
shaved his head. His iron gray locks
were distributed as trophies of war.
The minister was forced to kiss the
flag, pledge allegiance to the United
States. promise not to speak sedi-
tiously, and was shown the shortest
route out of town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
Manufactures To
Investigate Rents

About rs or 80 of the larger man
ufacturers connected with the Manu-
facturers' association held a meeting
yesterday at which questions con-
corning the welfare of the city were
earnestly discussed and committees
appointed.
One of the matters was the fact
that many landlords in town have
been and are lacking up' rents:
some men are buying property, pay
ing small amount for the equity,
and then SO raising rents that they
are receiving Is to 20 per cent. more
on the value of the property. A com
mittee was appointed. and this matter
is to be thoroughly investigated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
TROLLEY CAUSES
DEATH OF DRIVER

John Bruinik, Al, of Broadbrtdge
road, while driving a dump cart, from
Bruce avenue into Barnum avenue, in
Stratford, yesterday, was struck by a
trolley car of the Connecticut Co. He
was thrown beneath the trolley and
pinned so that it was necessary to
obtain heavy jacks to lift the car SO
that he might be removed. His left
leg was amputated above the knee
and died in the Bridgeport hospital
from loss of blood and shock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
"CZERNIN LIES"
SAYS PREMIER

Paris, April 3-"Czernin Lies"
This is all Premier Clemenceau had to
say when told today of the statement
of Count Czernin that he had inquir-
ed through an intermediary whether
Austria-Hungary was ready to nego-
tate, and if so on what basis.
The premier departed from Paris
for front this morning and learned
of Count Czernin's speech on his ar
rival there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
Alleged Burglars
Case Is Continued

Fred Grillo, the alleged burglar, who
was shot in the left arm while trying
to escape from Detective Sergeant
Bray and Detective Thomas Malone
yesterday afternoon, was before Judge
Wilder in the City court today and his
case was continued until Friday.
While having his wounded arm
dressed in the Emergency hospital to.
day the prisoner tainted from pain,
and was with difficulty revived by DR..
]. F. Keegan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends and neigh
bors who manifested so much SYM
pathy in the loss of our beloved wife
and daughter and to the many friends
who sent beautiful floral tokens in her
memory and especially do we wish to
thank the Ladies' of the GAR; Betsy
Ross Council, No. 10, Daughters of
Liberty; Freundschaft Rebekah lodge,
]. o. o. F.; Kioda Lodge Pc"ahontas
tOrder of Red Men, and to all who in
any way helped to lessen the burder
in our sad hour.
Mr.. JOHN RICHARD,
AIRS. WIN. BURLIsON AND FAMILY
N 49, a.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
CORONER TAKES UP
DEATH OF BRUINIK

Coroner J. J. Phelan commenced
an inquest this afternoon at 2:S0 into
the death of John Bruinik of Broad
bridge road, Stratfield, who died early
this morning of injuries received last
night in Barnum avenue, Stratford,
when he was hit by trolley car.
Bruinik was driving a dump cart, and
in turning off the track the cart was
hit by the trolley. Bruinik was thrown
under the wheels of the trolley car,
his left leg crushed, necessitating am
putation, and he died from the shock
at the Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
Beautiful new
silk dresseS==S27.5O

An unusual combination: fine
silk foulard with Georgette crepe.
The foulard a rich navy or copen-
hagen blue-with stripe that is
most effective and unique!
For that stripe is made up of
dots-splendid big outstanding
dots. And what style and distinc-
ton it imparts!
The Georgette is used either in
full tunic form or in fat draperies.
It lends a summary lightness and
daintiness.
Pretty collars, some. of white
crepe de chine, give last and de-
lightful touch.
Dresses Of impressing beauty, of
a fine ightness, of full service, of
special value $3.50
Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03
Jap silks for
beauty & service.

The thin fine silks from Japan have remarkable
strength.
It is out of proportion to their weight-and it makes
them give remarkable service.
They may be laundered time after time-and always
come forth clear and bright and smiling.
JUST NOW nice big gathering of them at special
price,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03

The American Red Cross in France
has divided 100000 francs among
destitute families of French soldiers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03

Weather: Unsettled, probably show
ers tonight; Thursday fair; cooler.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03

Want AAa. ons osns . Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-03

Bridgeport, Conn,
Wednesday, April s, 1918.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
ny LAWRENCE MARTIN
rslfcd Prrss Co.rssrendcnf

UN<fcd Prcss Correspendcnt
WASHINGTON. Jan. se-Congrcss
returned to Washington today. after
tho holiday recess. and pulled onto
siding. awaiting signals from
President Wilson.
Tomorrow the president win de
liver his railroad Legislation mes
sage and ask that IL be given q clear
track until disposed OF.
Two chief points OF controversy
win be the threc-year average. sug-
restcd by tho president as the basis
for paying the railroads. and tho
question OF getting back government
money invested in new equipment
VIII Beat Suffrage
Aside from the railroad legislation.
congress- comes back without a pro-
gram. There In n vague idea that
many tremendous things must be
done. but nobody knows just what
Suffragists doubled their activity
in an effort to get tho Susan II.
Anthony amendment thru the house
on Jan. 10. There IL no reason to
change earlier forecasts of the
amendments defeat.
Legislators returned. reflecting
deep interest In the progress of the
four senate probes. They learned
that none OF the four has yet
reached stage where II is possible
90 forecast legislative results. In
vestigators today said II Is likely
the military and sugar.coal inquiries
at least. will bring bills before con.
gress.
There were no Indications today
when the Investigations viii end.
Shipping. military and sugar and
coal are going fun blast In the SEN
ate, while the house naval commit
tee today heard Admiral Benson.
member of the American mission to
the allied countries. The commit
tee wants Benson TO detail the work
OF American naval forces abroad as
well as to go fully into equipment
and personnel OF tho navy.
Both houses plan early adjourn
mcnt today out OF respect to men,
bers who died in the recess, Senator
Nowlands and Representative Bath.
rick.
The senate military probers heard
II. Il. Driscoll. superintendent of the
Raritan. N. j.. Wooden Mills. Dris-
coll was questioned concerning the
quality OF cloth put into uniforms
and overcoats for the army. Senator
Frelinghuysen predicted today that
within three months Gen. Pershing
viii insist on a higher grade Of cloth.
Germany pays $3.50 yard for
her mems uniforms" said Freling-
huysen. I'VE pay sass for an In.
ferior grade Of ahoddy. I am con.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
SNOW HAMPERS
ROADS IN EAST

WASHINGTON. Jal. 3.-Thou-
Of miles OF storm swept tracks today
hanpercd the work OF smashing
freight jams in the East
Heavy snow tested It's strength
against Director General McAdoo's
order to clear tracks for coal ship.
ments. At most points tho govern
ment engines were victorious. Long
trains Of heavily laden coal cars are
running into Jersey terminals today.
with fuel for New England and for
slips lying Idle in American ports.
Floats and barges are being ssed to
expedite shipments into New York,
and passenger traffic In yielding to
coal. "Slacker cars" and locomo-
tives now sldetrackcd or held indefi-
nitely in yards awaiting unloading or
repairs are being drafted into contin-
uous service. Movements OF motive
power from the South and West into
the congested territory continues,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
CONGRESS- BACK FULL OF PEP
READY FOR r. r. LEGISLATION

WINGED we would save lives by CIV
ing our men better clothing
Hoover Back on Stand
Hoover was to return for qucs-
toning by Senator Reed concerning
the food administrator motives in
sending a copy Of his recent sugar
statement TO President Wilson. Reed
wishes to learn why the country was
given the impression that Hoover
had to go to the president to get
his statement before tho public. after
Reeds committee had refused to ac-
ccpt H.
Meyer bloomfield. New York soci-
ologist. win continue his testimony
before the shipping probers on hous-
ing conditions In shipbuilding COM
munitics.
The railroad investigation win be
resumed Monday. with railroad presi-
dents on the stand at their own re
quest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03

The Ohio is a really
valuable aid to conser-
walton. Built so well
and so admirably de-
signed that it heats
quickly, holds the heat
long, bakes perfectly
all upon a fuel con-
sumption that Is sur
prisingly small.
Eight minutes
after touching q
match to the kind
ling, the oven Is at
baking heat; fifteen
minutes, and there
Is hot water for the
bath.
blast fre-box--it Is one
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
Conserve with the Ohio
The Range That Has Earned It's REGULATION

TN these days when onsevation-especially
1 of food and Goals of prime importance,
patriotic housekeepers are insisting that their
kitchen equipment shall be of the sort that will
help them ito do their bit"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
WOMAN CAUGHT
IN BOOZE RING
KEEPS SILENT

The net az evidence In the
whisky ring investigations was
being drawn tighter Thursday
by federal. state and city Of.
fbciais. ~ the result Of the arrest
Of the first woman In the easns
BY Deputy Sheriff Scott MAieoe-
He took Into custody Mn. Alice
Wilson Of Auburn. who h 30
iirved 10 have Disposed Of
large quantities Of liquor for ooc
OF the big rings and operated
soft drink stand NJ Auburn
Federal officials ~~rc busy Thur
day auaasslna evidence that win lead
to prosecution Of liquor unurgicrs
for violation Of tho Reed amend
ment against importing liquor into
dry territory.
Sheriff strinrrr said his deputies
are working on clues that may load
TO further arrests.
Mrs. Alice Wilson has been dis.
posing Of whisky for ono OF the big
rings. working independently Of the
one headed by II. NJ. Faulkner. held
on a FEDERAL charge. according 20
Refused 70 Talk
She refused TO answer QUESTIONS
when tho sheriff attempted 20 gain
Information relative 20 whiaty SNUG.
Cling from Northern Pacific yards.
and how sh. Disposed or liquor or
obtained ~.
The grand larceny complaint on
which she IN held CHARGES that shc
10 gallons OF whisky stolen
from tho Auburn yards on octo-
Der -.
Raided Three Times
Three raids have been made on
Mrs. Wilson's soft drink stand. nc
sording TO Sheriff Strrnwcr. but the
deputies never founn enough evi.
ionce to warrant arrest During the
asst raid. he said. Mrs. Wilson throw
4 bottle partly fun Of liquor out a
and tho depuues scixod H.
Mrs. Wilson II held In $1,000 cash
bail at tho county jail.
Melvin Schiller. Northern Pacific
clerk at Auburn. also In
being held ms n witness In tho WI.
liam Appcistcli murder case. lie
was working when Appeisteil was
killed. and was one OF the first to
reach him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
Women May Get
a Raise in Paw

With 1918 breaking roy for tn
cxtension Of women's rights. The -
tation Is under way for raistng IL
minimum wage for women
Members of the state indnseriAl
welfare commission declared thasU
was such . need At q meeting Of tn
Central Labor council wednesday
night But that IL about a. fnr - e
Is likely to get at present. ~ thasv
Ii no money In the treasury 10 ~
able them to hold conferences. whtch
are made imperative by law. they a.
clared.
Tho council decided to send . me-
sage of sympathy to the working
people Of Russia, In their gtru0is
for freedom. and the crew Of thu
ShilkA mystery" ship. are to b the
bearers OF the mexxage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
RETURNED SOLDIERS
WILL BE CARED FOR

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3s--Chair.
man Gore. of the senate agricultural
committee. has appointed n special
committee OF five to study the aues.
ton OF land settlement. The senate
has an eye on the particular aues.
ton Of How about the returned sol.
dicr2" Senator Curtis. OF Kansas. I'm.
troduced n bill at the last session
providing for the creation Of a board
10 specifically develop n practical
standard" for back to- he-land colo
MES for dependent families Of Amer.
lean soldiers. which. II In expected.
will come up for consideration
shortly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03

It when the
That Great Lucfer pctioned a hearing
He forows
At that welcomed
small
1 his birthstone his
mighty IN O It.
And wish notice here and that rebel
And wish to notice here and that REBEL
Oh. i stood for MFR. Nero and Calgula and such
Tho the other spirits mutered protested
pride
this O fiery Of
II much too light torture that dwell
a
all tho earth he ravshed;
All the things accomplished
He shall his victims living flame
Spirits of the babes he murdered
Snail be called to haunt and him. shah
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
WIRELESS REACHES TO
THE HAGUE FROM lava

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 3.--The In.
land Of Java In in daily wireless com.
munication with The Hague. 10000
miles away, according to A. +. A.
Kissing. resident OF batavia, Java,
who arrived here today This is the
longest wireless communication ever
achieved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
NEW YEAR CELEBRATOR
CAUSES DEATH OF MAN

Shot thru tho head by gun In
the hand OF some celebrator just ms
the whistles blew TO announce tho
arrival OF n new year. John Il. Lar
son died In the city hospital wcdnes.
day night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
JAPANESE talk
Of MODELLING
As RUSSIA FAILS
ny RALPH m, Turner

ny RALPH n. TURNER
Unsfed Press Correspondent
TOXIC, Dee. t.--4Ry MALI
Russia, thu wall which has hifh-
esto protected Japan and the
r~st Of Asia from German influ-
cnee. having collapsed. " h
feared herv Jspan's attstude
toward the war has assumed an
unprecedented seriousness.
This fcellng is reflected EVERY.
whcr. In Japan--in prcss comment.
statements OF military authorities.
government conferences and scmt
official utierances. For two weeks
reports reaching here from Viadi-
vossok and Hardin have Indicated
these districts have t~cn plunged into
iawiea-ncnn. that nunrian officers arr
losing or have lost tho aemeianoo Of
power.
Riot R~iTns
Riot rcigns In Hardin. Two Brit.
l~h subjects have been mistrcasrd.
armed robbers have p,undcr~d n
Japanese warehouse. and Russian
soldiers have attacked tho Mlfstii
f9Hab Hs*NHNs tfesfthf'ts ~.t-s'
csc company.
Unless something II done by the
Russians 70 restore order. 10 In FREQ
~ stated hero that measures must
be taken TO protect the lives and
property OF foreigners In Siberia
particularly In the Hardin district
There are $500 Japanese. 100 British
and so Americans there.
Sind Troops 10 Siberia
should Lcnlnc establish his con
troll over Russia" said Lieut. Gen.
ogino. former Japanese military Mt.
tache In Petrograd. Germany might
invade Russia further aid advance
toward tho Far East. The entente
cannot send troops 10 Asia. America
would find II difficult. Chinese sol
diers can hardly be trusted ms or.
binary protectors. II In necessary.
therefore. that Japanese troops be
mobilizsd.'
Lieut.. Gen. Horiuchi. who was Mt
Using Tao, holds a similar view. lie
points out. however. that dispatch
OF Japanese troops to Siberia would
be fruitiess unless the whole nation
is aiivc TO the gravity Of tho occa-
sion. aae>m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03

EDITORS NOTE: The yer.
diet Of insanity as TO Luxburg
affords Germany an excuse for
the astounding revelations Of
duplicity made public In various
intercepted messages by tho
state department. IL would not
explain. however. some Of the
messages sent by Berlin 10 Lux.
burg. indicating nm equal facility
In duplicity by the German for
eiGn office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03

Cupid and HIS new playmate. the
1915 ehcrub. romped out Of tho Of
flee. followed by the first couple 90
obtain marriage license this year
and their witnesses.
They went directly 10 Justice John
u. Wright. who. performed the ocro-
mony within five minutes after the
daring hoidup.
These Yulc,idc weddings may b.
all right. but prefer mine whom the
year ls young and bright" said Mira.
Anderson. when nhe was declared
the years observation-disclosures
bride
Childhood Romance
Il wouldn't want 20 think OF my
marriage certificate along with n lot
81 presents from Santa Claus. I'd
rather place II among the binding
resolutions 90 the new year
The marriage WAS tho elimination
Of childhood romance In a little
country school In Northern oklaho-
ma. said Mrs Anderson.
Yea. he wrote on my hickory
slate. and all that stuff. she
laughed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-03
COUNT LuxBuRC DECLARED
INSANE; INTERNED AT CAMP
United Press Correspondent

United Press Correspondent
BUESos AIRES. Jan s.--Count
Luxburx. German envoy of -spurios
vcrscnkt" fame. In now insane and
has been eccentric" for . decade.
according to reports today Of nesil.
cal authorities who have had him
under observation.
The finding was after prolonged
and careful study OF the German
minister. now held In an intcrnment
camp. by a number OF reliable medl.
cal authorities. The report today
says their information was tina, Lux
burg had been acting quecrly for a
number Of years.
United Press dispatches several
weeks ago reported the belief grow.
ing In Buenos Aires among Germans
that the German minister was a
victim of dcrnentia. At that time he
was under observation.