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Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
DAUGHTER TRIES TO SECURE HER
 MOTHERS MONEY
Son-in-Law Joins With Mother in Effort to Get
 Property Back.
SUM INVOLVED
 IS $4O,OOO
Defense is to Effect That Property Was a Gift to
 Mrs. Shapleigh.

Effort of daughter to defraud the mother of her entire estate, about $40,000, is alleged in an action be- ing heard in the Superior Court ill this city before Judge J. H. Reed, sitting as a special court for the trial of the case. One Of the un- usual features is that the husband of the daughter joins with the mother in the prosecution of the suit, and while represented as a defendant, announces through his counsel he believes the contention of the plain tiff should prevail. The case is still on trial and will last for a couple of days.
 The action is brought by Frances Villas Carpenter of Darien against Bertram and Mabelle ShapIeigh, hus- band and wife, the latter a daughter of Mrs. Carpenter. The allegations are that previous to August 1, 1916, the defendants induced Mrs. Carpen- ter to turn over to them property and moneys to the sum of $40, 900 on the representation they would take care of it for her, and would return it whenever requested. Upon this representation Mrs. Carpenter says she did turn over that sum of money, but despite repeated requests it has not been returned. She claims an injunction to prevent disposal of the property and money, its restitution, and an accounting for the same. The defense is made in behalf of Mrs. Shapleigh that her mother made her a gift of the amount in question. Mrs. Carpenter was the first wit ness called and told of the family re- | lations. Her family consists of her 1 self, her daughter, Mabelle, married to Bertram ShapIeigh, musician and composer, and her daughter, Flor ence, younger than Mrs. Shapleigh. In 1899 the ShapIeighs were living | in Germany, and Mrs Carpenter and Florence went to live in the same house. In 1902 all removed to Eng land where they remained, until the breaking out of the European war.
 After their return from England Mrs. Carpenter said her daughter changed in manner, became addicted to the use of whiskey and cigarettes and was very excitable about money matters. One day she came to Mrs 1 Carpenter with a letter which she asked her mother to copy and sign saying "It will keep me out of the insane asylum"
 She represented to Mrs Carpenter according to the story told on the witness stand. that it did not meaT anything, and would be returned al any time on request. Mrs. Carpenter did not remember much about the contents of the letter, did as hel daughter requested, copied and signed it.
 Later, Mrs. Carpenter found that hel son-in-law was no longer her financia agent, but that all matters pertaining to her estate had been turned over tt the daughter, Mrs. Shapleigh. Sh then demanded the return of the let ter, and found it purported to be ; gift to her daughter of her entire es
 tate. Repeated demands for he
 property have been met with refusal upon the part of the daughter.
 Mrs. Carpenter was still upon tn
 witness stand under cross examina ton when court recessed for luncheon
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
SIX DIvORCES TO BE HEARD BEFORE:
 SUPERIOR COURT

Further proceedings in the affairs Of the Danbury 6 Bethel Street Rail- way, HOW in the hands of Col J. Moss Ives as receiver, are OF the shorl calendar of the Superior Court for tomorrow for hearing before Judge Frank D. Haines. The Connecticut Go. moves that it's claim be allowed as a preferred claim, which was heard in part last week, and defer red for further testimony, the report of the receiver is before the court for acceptance, and John Lascari and Alfred Tato ask permission of the court to bring suit against the com pany.
 There is a long list of motions upon the list, including one for ali- mony in the petition of Gladys Aus tin Bundle for divorce from Samuel Hardee Rundle, and six uncontested divorce cases as follows:
 John Lovasz vs. Rosie Lovasz; Dora Burstein vs. Adolph Burstein; Mary A. Leather vs. Richard Leather; Ray H. Sheriden vs. Alice F Sheridec; Emma Lee Sansono vs. Joseph Sam sone Jr.; Cay I. Wood Ys Aases ". Wood
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
LOWSHUSBAND IN DEATH WITHIN
 THE SECOND DAY
Mrs. Bullard Succumbs to Pneumonia Not Knowing
 of Husbands Death.

Without ever having been told of her husbands death, Mrs. Nellie Will cox Bulla:d passed away at her home, 96 Eaton street, last night after a ten- day illness with pneumonia. Her husband, Henry Clifton Bullard, died Monday night at the late home, after being sick but three days. At that time Mrs. Bullard was unconscious. She never rallied sufficiently to realize that MT. Bullard had been seriously i'll. M. S. Buliard, the daughter of Lil- Han and the late James A. Wilcox, was born in Danbury, but spent most of her life in Bridgeport. She was educated in the schools of the city. and. was a graduate of the Connecti- cut Froebel Normal school, afterwards teaching for several years in local Fschools. Her marriage to Henry Cliff ton BullaTd took place in July, 1917 She ' is survived by her mother and one sister, Mrs. Harry J. Ward.
 The G2uble funeral services for MT and Mrs. Bullard will be held Friday afternoon at the Read Memorial chapel and the remains may be 1 viewed at the chapel after 12 o'clock ' ev Alexander Alison, Jr., will ofT1- ciate
 The office of. the Bullard Machine Tool company plant will be closed to-
 morrow afternoon to permit the em-
 ployes to attend the services, witl
 whom Mr. BuIlard was a general ia vCrite.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

Captain Cronan admitted today that Lyman had cleverly slipped right out of the clutches of a local detective at a time when he was wanted in New York, Hartford and this city, and when the local police attempted to arrest him for the unlawful activi- ties of the concern known in Bridge port as Alexander & Company, deal CTS in bonds" It was at the offices of this concern in the Arcade build ing that Captain Cronan thought he had his man cornered but when de- tectives arrived they learned that he had left for Waterbury. Alexander & Company, now known to have been owned and controlled by Lyman, who appeared here as their personal rep resentative under the name of John W. Worth, advertised extensively in the local papers the wonderful op- portunities of receiving a loan of so per cent. on your Liberty Bonds.
 Many Bridgeporters in need of money did business with this concern. They took from you a $100 bond, gave you SS0 as loan, and when you returned to repay the loan to get your bond back, you were met with some fiimsy excuse that was enough to cause a delay. In the meantime Alexander & Company, according tc the police had sold your bond at the market price, probably in the vi. cinity of S98. They had made clear profit of SIS. Many local residents were swindled in this manner unti the police finally had evidence enough to make a raid. When they arrived the only one present at the offices was girl stenographer who could not be implicated in any way.
 That Is one of Dr. Lyman's opera tions in this city. Another occurred in 1915, at a time when hundreds O. people were seeking apartments II this city. Lyman appeared under tht name of Orville Roberts and opened real estate offices in the Bridgepor
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

Savings Bank building. He advertis- ed extensively that on the payment of a small fee, he would find suitable rent for anyone. You came to his office, told what you were looking for, and made payment, he would then guarantee to find you a rent in a short time. At the end of the "short time" you were still without a rent, and also without the money you had paid MT. Roberts" to do your flat hunting for you.
 Dr. Lyman's third offense in Bridge port, the origin having been traced to New York, is still more serious than the others.
 Some time ago the store of Miss Julia Quinn, New York modiste was entered by thieves and the safe robbed of valuable furs and also $10,00O worth of Consolidated Gas bonds
 When Lyman appeared in Bridge port under the name of John w Worth he made friendly advances to James Kennedy, who has offices in the Arcade building. MT. Kennedy took quite a fancy to Worth" and when his new friend told him he had some bonds to dispose of, Kennedy very kindly took him over to the City National Bank and introduced him. After some security had beer | given, the bonds were taken. Later | the City National bank turned the bonds over to T. L. Watson & Com. i pany of this city to have them dis. pose of them.
 When the bonds were presented tc the bank of issue, T. L. Watson & Company were notified that they were part of the $1O,OOO in bonds that hat been stolen from Miss Quinn of New | York.
 Captain Cronan will send the ful
 record of Lyman's activities in thi | city to Baltimore. Alexander & Com
 papy had offices in Hartford anC l Waterbury.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
MORE INFLUENZA
 IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. 12.---Reports submitted to the local board of health show an increase in the number of in
 f1uenza cases in this city and an in crease Nin the death rate. For the week of November r to 23 fourteen deaths were reported. In a like pe- riod, December 1 to [, there were 19. It was said today that families who escaped at that time by segregation have become victims since the danger was apparently over.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
SOLF HANDS IN
 RESIGNATION
 IT IS ACCEPTED

Berlin, Wednesday, Dec. 11-(By the Associated Press)-Dr. w. S. Solf, the minister of foreign affairs, has handed in his resignation, which has been accepted by the cabinet.
 The foreign secretary's retiEement does not come as a surprise, as his relations with the independent social ist wing of the Ebert-Haase cabinet reached a straining point sometime ago.
 Berlin, Wednesday. Dec. Ii -'The German cabinet. anticipating a re- fusal. by the Allies to deal with the present government and the Soldiers and Workmen's council, according to the Tageblatt of Berlin, is considering convoking the Reichstag to give the government a parliamentary basis.
 The Reichstag session, the Tage- blatt says, may be expected to begin next week.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
RUSSIAN GOLD
 NOW IN FRANCE

Paris, Dec. 12-Gold received from Russia by the Germans, amounting to more than s6O.000 900, has arrived here and been deposited in the bank of France, it is officially stated by the French ministry of finance. The money is credited to the common ac- count of the allies in conformity with the terms of the armistice.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
LAND FROM HOSPITAL SHIP

New York, Dec. 12-Borne on stretchers or hobbling on crutches 39C more wounded soldiers, representing almost as many units of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces, landed on Yankee soil again today from the United States hospital ship Mercy. The vessel reached Quarantine last night from Bordeaux and docked this forenoon.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
APPLIES FOR PASSPORT.

Kate NJ Jenney. a former teacher at the Bridgeport High school, today applied for a passport to France where she wishes to go to work for the Y. M. c. A. in canteen work. The application has been filed with Clerk Frank P. Munich of the Naturaliza- ton bureau of the superior court.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
LOAN CERTIFICATES

Washington, Dec. i2-Another bi- weekly issue of loan certificates of indebtedness of $50O,OOO,OO0 or more bearing 4 1-2 per cent interest, was announced today by the treasury. The certificates will te dated December 19, payable next May 20 and supscrip- ton books will close December 26.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
RELEASED FROM HUN PRISONS

Washington, Dec. 12-The names of fifty one officers and twenty two enlisted men, released from a Ger man prison camp at Villingen. who passed through Switzerland Noven- Der 29 on their way to France, were made public today by the war depart ment.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

How Dr. Grant Lyman, alias Orvile A. Roberts, alias John w. Worth arrested in Baltimore Monday charge of receiving ewer and merchandise which he made payment with bogus checks swnded BridgepOrters out of close to SOOOO d today by Detective Captain E. Cronan of the local police department Lyman who is of the most noted swinder in the country operated in Bridgeport than one ocosson and both the City National Bank and L. Watson and Company will press charges against him at Baltimore He ti9rY.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

But since the United States entered the war. she has not only acquiesced, but, believe most strongly CO operated, in carrying out the block ade of Germany. In the early stages of the war the blockade was not nearly so complete because the Unit ed States raised many questions about it, but in the later years Of the conflict the blockade was made com pleta with the cooperation of the United States. Without that block ade success could not have been won. Indeed, without the blockade Ger many might have won.
 Suppose this situation should exist again, and it is impossible to suDpose that the United States would say the blockade which was so es- senttaI for success should not be al lowed, That would stultify every thing America did in this war. It would really be an insult to the Tinted States to suggest that she would in future advocate any course in a war such as this inconsistent with what she did in this war and that was the complete blockade of an nffpn ndlOG naIlOn. IL llA1o DC oOs " ' come to this, that probably what is in President Wilson's mind is that freedom of the seas should be se- cured. to any nation observing the covenants of a league of nations and should be denied to any nation breaking those covenants. If that is so, then 2 league of nations is the so- lution to the whole question and can- not be discussed apart from 1t.
 "On these grounds. believe there may be complete agreements between the two countries only if league ot nations is formed. I do not see why ] this country should not accept the 1 formula that if a. league of nations is formed there is to be complete freedom of the seas so long as the covenants of the league are observed but if the covenants are broken ither there is to be no freedom of the seas and every means are to be used against the power which has broker them
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

Boston, Dec. 12-The State Depart ment of Health received reports of 1859 cases of influenza yesterday. Not all these had developed in the last q hours, as many communities sent in reports covering from two to four days Twenty-four deaths were re- corded.
 Wellesley College reported 149 cases among faculty members and students since Oct. 4.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
11sTH FIELD ARTILLERY SAILS.

Washington, Dec. 12-The 18th Field Artillery, complete. sailed from France Dec. g on the transport Martha Washington, the department announced later. On the same ship were training cadets of the 38th Di- vision and the. headquarters company of the 116th Field Artillery and a number of casuals, and 539 sick and wounded.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

London, Dec. 12-The Daily Ex- press today says it understands Wis count Miner, secretary of state for war, is about to resign.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

Noted SNindIer Secured Close
 To $5O,OOOO Of Bridgeporters' Cash

Dr. John Grant Lyman Arrested in Baltimore One of Most Noted Operators in Country City National Bank and T. L. Watson & Co.,, to Press Charges Against Hin1-WOrked Here Under Name of Worth.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
INFLUENZA SPREADS AGAIN

*
 * Washington, Dec. 12.-Warn- * ing that the influenza epidemic is * by no means ended and that all < possible precautions against the * disease should be taken was is- * sued last night by Surgeon Gen. * eral Blue of the Public Health * Service.
 * Reports received by the service * show a recrudescence of the * disease practically from one end ;: of the country to the other. Dr. * Blue advises the closing of the * public schools wherever the dis 's ease threatens to become cpl * deInic, ading that it now tend * ed to occur more frequently * among school children.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

Influenza is raging throughout Trumbull. Five deaths have occurred and more are expected. The authori- ties are considering means for re- stricting the disease, and may close the schools.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13
bREST DECORATED FOR ARRIVAL OF
 THE PRESIDENT
In Holiday Attire Waiting Arrival Tomorrow-Offi-
 cial Stay in Paris Short.

Paris, Dec. 12.---The length of Pres ident Wilson's Official visit in Paris has been fixed at 4S hours, according to the Matin. The remainder of his stay here will not be marked by any state ceremony.
 Brest, Dec. 12.---Brest has put on it's holiday attire and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of President Wilson tomor- row. The presidential fleet is not far off the coast. '.~4
 If the weather eak}y tomorrow is rough the presidential ship may enter the sheltered roadstead toward ten o'clock. Otherwise the regular pro- gram will be carried out. the steamer entering the harbor about noon, and the President landing from her St o'clock in the afternoon.
 A large delegation of socialist mem bers of the chamber of deputies has arrived to greet President Wilson.
 Cabinet ministers and officials will arrive tomorrow.
 The Place President Wilson and the CouIs Dajot, along which the Presi- dent will pass, are elaborately be- Jagged.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

London, Dec. 12-Reports that King George contemplates a visit to the United States are denied here.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

ALL THE NEWS
 THAT'S WORTH P R I N T I N c
Republican farmer., 1918-12-13

ALL THE NEWS THAT'S WORTH P R I N T I N G
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15

Just think, for a moment, of the
value Of the Super-Six and why it is
so popular, More than 10000 are in
service. It has proved its value un-
der every possible circumstance. Dur
ing the past year and half, when
cars had to be of the right stuff or
they failed because there was no ex-
pert service to keep them in condition
the Hudson Super-Sixes never fall
tered
The reputation Hudson made for
itself during that trying period has
added a new glory to an already SUI
preme car. ay k3aH
We now have few cars Of some Of
the more popular models. Don't you
think it advisable to come and see
what we have? When you know how
limited our stock is, you will realize
the need Tor prompt decision.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
RANCHER' WIFE
AND HIRED HAND
SLAIN, VERDICT
,-pse,., O,s-A,es 70 4ossaa ,oue~a,l

Sogorro, n NJ. Dec. ti.--The bodies
Of the man and woman found shot to
death in the ranch house of Henry
Coleman, near Qucmado, YESTERDAY
were identified today as the wife of
coleman and Dan Oliycrfa hired man
Mr. Coleman was in MaEdalena when
he was notified that the bodies had
been found. lie hurried home and
Identified the remains.
A coroner's Jury today returned a
verdict Of cold blooded murder" Of
fieers report that they have no clue
to the guilty party,
According to evidence brought out
at the inquest, Oliver was sitting in
front of the fire when he was shot in
the side of the head He fell forward
into the fire, turning over his chair.
Mrs. Coleman is supposed to have been
in the kitchen adjoining, as food was
found in the stove. She is believed to
have rushed into the front room at
sound of the shot and tried TO pull Oil
Yer from the fire. She is then believed
to have been shot, the bullet taking
effect in the side of the head and she
fell across the body of Oliver, where
the body was found. The coroner be-
lieves from the position of the wounds
that both shots were fired from the
front door the house. A forty-five
caltber automatic pistol was used and
death is believed to have been mstan-
eous in both cases.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
MEXICAN FLEET
To + IND GOTHAM
GA|LY DECORATED
t.y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,Rsl

New York. Dec. 14.-When the
great fleet of seventy-two American
war craft which have been aiding in
upholdng the supremacy of the al
lies overseas, steams into the Hud-
son on December 80, it will find Riv-
erside Drive decorated more Gorgeous
" than ever in honor of the sailors
and marines.
The war fleet, now homeward
bound, will he greeted three miles off
Sandy Hook by more than 400 harbor
craft and is expected to be escorted
to anchorage by many foreign war
ships now in Atlantic waters,
The fleet will anchor in the Hud-
son river off Riverside Drive and
landing stages will be erected at con-
venient points The official reception
to the sailors and marines will take
place there. At night the drive will
he illuminated from Seventy-third
street to Grants tomb.
The official welcome by the city
and officers of the fleet will take
place at the city hall December "a,
when Mayor, Hylan will receive Adj
mirals Mayo, Rodman and Rogers,
The, same day the sailors and ma
rines together with soldiers recently
returned from the battle fields, will
parade down Fifth avenue, if official
sanction can he obtained,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
THAT WOULD BE A BOOK.

: " 'ITITTTVS It TIC 7 80.
Yes wrote Dorothy Wordsworth
do you send me book for my birth
day Not n bargain book, bought from
haherdasher but a beautiful book n
hook to caress peculiar, distinctive,
individual; a book that hath first
caught your eye and then pleased
your fancy: written by an author with
a tender whim, all right out cf his
heart. We will read it toge' her in the
cleaning. and when the gathering
dusk doth blur the page we'll sit with
hearts too full for speech and think it
over"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
SCANDINAVIANS WANT
IN ON PEACE COUNCIL
tsy Sosmso JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,Hsp

Christiania, Friday, Dec. IS tbv The
Associated ress)-Foreign Minister
lhlen today announced that the gov
ernment had asked the other Scandi-
navian countries to take steps to be
admitted to the peace negotiations re-
garding the league of nations, a ques-
ton especially concerning Scandinav-
ian interests A note to this effect,
he said, had been handed to the
French government.
Norway also will ask that damages
be paid for vessels and men destroyed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
New York Bank Statement.

New York, Dec. 14.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold $50 S69,510 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is
a decrease of $3O,74TlG0 from last
week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
Gibbons to Right fairfield.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 14-Mike
Gibbons and Soldier Bartfield have
been matched for a ten-round no-de-
cision fight here January IA, it was
announced tonight. The weight will be
15S pounds at 8 p. m. the day of the
bout.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15
UKRANIANS DEMAND
REPUBLICAN, RULE
10y MORNING Iouss.t a.se,., LEASED w,srI

Washngt on d. c., Dec. 1i.-Estab-
lishment of an independent demo-
cratic Ukranian republic is demand
ed in resolutions adopted today by
the Ukrainian congress in America in
session here, The proposed republic
which the coming peace conference is
requested to recognize, would en-
brace the territory from the Carpa-
THAN mountains to the Black sea and
between the rivers san and Don.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-15

This means that all who get cars Of
that type in this territory during the
next several months must choose from
Our present stock. 1t is not large
Only few cars to meet four or five
months needs.
The reason is this: Production of
Hudson Super-SiNes was to have been
discontinued January lst Then the
war came to a sudden end and auto
mobile production was allowed to
proceed But a factory cannot in
stantly be turned from war activities
to building motor cars. 1t will be
June, at least, before Hudson produc-
ton can be brought back to normal
For the past four months we have
been trying to accumulate stock of
Super Skies, but we were never able
to get ahead. The demand took the
Hudsons practically as fast as they
were shipped.