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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-09-12
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In the petty cares and trials
That perplex as day by day
Md tho tolls and self-denials
We encounter In our way:
When we feel our patience falling
And our courage almost gone
Two things still well find availing-
Keeping sweet and holding on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
FUGITIVE IS HON0RED FOR
 HIS BRAVERY
Bank Defaulter Enlisted Tn Marines and Served
 Overseas

Boston, Dec 26-Arthur F. Ab- bolt. long wanted as a fugitive from justice for the. theft of SIS, 900 from the Federal Trust Co. of this city, en- listed fn the marines and, as Ser geant William. H. Haskell, was cited for brilliant war service, it was dis closed today when it was announced that he had been set free on proba- ton by the district attorney and thai he had received the Croix DeGuerre officially under his real name.
 Abbott, who was employed as bank bookkeeper at $20 a week, dis appeared In the fall of 1917 after the bank loss became known, and it was learned that he had been living like a man of wealth and leisure away from his family.
 He evaded nation wide search and enlisted in the marine corps at New Orleans as Haskell and went over- seas with the Sixth regiment He was one of the A men left of the famous 1900 marines. who went through the Argonne. He was cited for bravery after capturing 8 machine gun and
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
 Has Reply
 ()f Allies
Dispositions of Pact Ap- plicable Without U. s.
 Ratification.
CONFIRMATION
 FOR SCAPA FLOW

Berlin, Dec. 26-The allied reply to the latest German note regarding the peace treaty protocol was published here today.
 The first paragraph of the reply expresses satisfaction that the Ger man government shares the point of view of the allies that the disposi- ttons of the treaty of peace are ap- plicable from the moment of the treaty's entry into force, whether ratification by the United States has or has not occurred. The allies take note that Germany admits in princi- pie that no contracting party can re- fer to the participation of the United States in the first deposit Of ratification documents as ground for questioning any stipulation, of the treaty.
 The third paragraph expresses the determination of the allies to insist upon demanding the signing of the protocol with the provision regarding g compensation for the sinking of the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
EIGHT MEN DEAD WHO
 DRANK WO0DAL.C0HOL
 { HELD FOR MIJRDEF
CITY AND STATE POLICE ANC FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE SEEK ING TO GET THOSE WHO ARE
 RESPONSIBLE

Hartford. Conn.,, Dec. % With eight men dead as the result of wood alcohol poison ing in this city, Hartford city and state police and federal au- thorities were at work today in an effort to round up the men responsible for the sale of the poison and to warn those who got some of 1t and who have not vet taken any.
 Four men arrested last night and this morning by the Hartford police were charged with murder in connec- ton with the sales, in the police court this morning. and a fifth who was taken in the act of transporting the illegal liquor, was charged with violating the liquor law. New Britain and Holyoke, Mass. police, acting on information from this city, secured a quantity Of the poisonous liquor in their respective cities The federal authorities were expected to arrest members of q New York firm which the police say furnished the wood alcohol.
 The four men brought into court on charge of murder are:
 Jacob BrorerH-.ne Of 19 Roosevelt street, proprietor of a. saloon at 2o5 Windsor street
 Frank Rose of g. Portland stree, proprietor of a saloon at 277 Windsor street.
 Saul Joseph of 39 Earl street, ped E7l wine.
 Nathan salesberg. address un- known peddler.
 The four were held for hearing on Tuesday without bail They were charged specifically this morning with the murder of Antony Chasko- vich.
 Irving Botuck of 22 Bellevue street, chauffeur of automobile which was backed up against Roses saloon with four barrels and seven casks of five gallons each when Detective Sergeants Edward J. Langriss, IT. Continued on Page Sixl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
Hunt 4
 Deli ami
 Thieves
Freed in Jail Delivery in Which Sheriff Was
 Shot.
TAKEN AWAY
 IN AUTOMOBILES

Toledo, Dec. 26.---Police and county authorities are hunting four men, na- tionally known criminals, who were freed in a jail delivery in which a deputy sheriff was shot yesterday morning. Detectives today began searching through a number of cot tages at Point Place, a suburb, where the men are thought to have hidden themselves after being taken there in an automobile by their deliverers.
 The men at large are Edward Nee han alias D. W. West, safe blower and convicted murderer; Frank Whitey Howard, alias Albert Johnson, safe blower; Albert Loach, silk rob Der and burglar; and Leo Mitchell, held in a charge of carrying firearms.
 Four men are under arrest suspect ed of being concerned in the delivery. Two of them were taken a few hours later returning from the Point Place district in an automobile. Two others were picked up in the under world on tip that they were going to the city prison to release the oth- CTS arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
PRESIDENT ORDERS SEVEN SHIPS GIVEN
 ID GREAT BRITAIN
ARE THOSE DESIGNATED BY IMPERIAL LIED NAVAL COUNCIL TO BE TURNED
 OVER TO ENGLAND UNDER
 TERMS OF ARMISTICE.

Washington, Dec. 26-On re- cOmmendation of the State department, President Wilson has ordered the remaining seven German ships used to bring home American troops turntd over to Great Britain. By his instructions, the ship ping board announced today, this action would be taken as soon as a properly accredited British representative was ready to receive the vessels, now in New York harbor.
 The Imperator. second largest ship ahoat and one of the original eight Hamburg-A liners employed in American transport service, was delivered recently to the Cunard Line.
 The presidents action. It was said at the state department, followed 8 report from Great Britain that the ships be surrend dered under the or
 
 shipping commission which arranged to get the vessels out of German harbors following the arIntstice. On investigation. it was added, the de- partment had found that the United States had no right to retain the ships beyond the period of their ser vice in bringing back Americas troops, now completed, and so re- ported to President Wilson.
 While the presidents order puts an end to the controversy over the Ger man ships, the status of IF Standard Oil tankers formerly under the Ger man flag but now in the Firth o1 Forth under British jurisdiction, re- mains in doubt. Delay in turning over the German passenger craft by the shipping board 1t has been under stood was due to efforts to obtain title to these oil carriers. The last formal action as to the tank CTS was the order of the supreme council at Paris, that they be held in British custody untd finally disposed of and be not deliv- cred for operation under the awards made by the allied commission
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
SAYS WOMAN CHASED
 HIM
Held Under Bonds of $5,O0O for
 Shooting

Clainiins that the woman chased. after him for four months. and las night threatened to kill him if he did not go to her home. John Ma, tajczuk, of. iS6 Arctic street. wnu was arre..-al last night for shcotiflz Mrs. Helen Dynlyisaila of s27 Jana street. declared Jnis morning that the woman shot he-=aIT while he uas struggling with her for the posses sion of a revolver which she hsaG Snatch"d from his pocket AIata icz!Iiz wfo is a shoemaker by trade. is now being held under S5.G01 bonds. OF charges of assault with attempt to Xiii. and Mrs. Dy-nlyisa ika is in the Bridgeport hospital suffering from a bullet wound over the heart. T. was said at the hospital this morn. ing. that her condition is somewhat improved.
 The shooting occurred last nigh, about o'clock, at tne corner of Jane and Hallett streets, and was the o1.j- come of q violent quarrel between the couple The revolver, 9 .22-calibre weapon. is believed to have been dis charged about foot away from the WomaN's bCj-E and he bullet entered just above the heart. AIata jczuk at remnted 10 escape after the shot vas fred. but was seized by two young men near St. Iohn's school, in Penn broke street The pistol was wrenched from his hand, and he was held until the arrival of Officer simpson.
 According to Ma,ajczuks story, he. became acquainted with the woman about four months ago. and saw het. frequently since that time He claims hat he called at her home evenings. when her husoand svho is employed as q night E--grr.l1rf7q11 in 9 was at work, and that she followed him to Newark. N J on one occa- sion. 3Iatajezuk also asserts that Mrs. Dynyisajka urge1 him to carry q re- volver in order to protect himself
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
LIFE SPARED BY
 LINCOLN VET DIES
 AT AGE OF 90

St Paul, Dec. 26-News of the death at Eau Claire, Wis, of Lieuten- ant L. Lancaster, ninety years old, a. veteran of the Civil war, was received by his daughter here yesterday.
 He became a national figure in 1883 while a memger of the 2d Wis consin Cavalry through a court mar tial in which he was found guilty of insubordination and sentenced to be shot, Lieut. Lancaster had presented a petition signed by 500 members of the regiment asking the resignation of his commanding officer.
 General George A. Custer signed the death warrant. Lieutenant Lan- caster was lined up before the firing squad when a representative from President Lincoln arrived with a par don.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
ROOSEVELT ESTATE SUIT GOES TO
 SUPREME COURT

Los Angeles, Dec. 26-Giles Otis Pearce, the SawteIle veteran. will carry his action against the estate of the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Supreme Court. He seeks to recover money alleged to be due on account of the failure of Colonel Roosevelt to sign note for $500 in favor of Pearce.
 After various court proceedings the findings of which were all against Pearce, Judge Bledsoe issued an or der allowing him to make the ap- peal to the highest court. Judge Trippett formerly had denied this appeal. but it appeared later that the senior judge of the local Federal Court was charged with the responsi- bility in appeais to the Supreme Court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
WENT TO BED IN GOOD HEALTH
 IS FOUND DEAD
Failed to Rise At Usual Time-Grosshan Died
 In Night.

Apparently in the best of health when he retired last night. Wilbur F. Grosshan, 1T, of 6s4 Union avenue was found dead in bed this morning by his mother, Mrs. Louis B. Grosshan. Med teal Examiner Dr. Samuel Nj Garlicb was notified of the death, and has started an examination
 The young man appeared to be in good health when he arrived at his home last night, and spoke to his mother before he went to bed. At that time he did not complain of any illness This morning he did not arise at the usual hour. and upon being called a number Of times failed to an- swer. The mother investigated, and found that the young nan had died during the night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
ST0RIa T0 REACH PROPORTIONS OF
 SEVERE GALE

Washington. Dec. 26-A storm that may reach gale proportions tomor- row is approaching the north Allan tic coast, moving eastward from Lake Huron The weather bureau U issued the following warning today:
 Advisory southwest storm warning ordered 10 q. m. Sandy Hook to Eastport. Storm of considerable in- tensity north of Lake Huron moving eastward. Increasing south and southwest winds will shift to westerly by Saturday morning. probably reach ing gale force. Cloudy weather probably snow on eastern New Eng land coast"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
DROVE HIS CAR WITHOUT LIGHTS
 SUIT RESULTS

Declaring that Frank Merritt of Greenwich was driving a car on which the lights were out, although it was more than an hour after sundown, Joseph Ese2lowetz of Rye, N- Y, has started suit against Merritt for $350 damages. In papers filed today In the Common Pleas court it is claimed thai NIerritt's automobile collided with the plaintiffs car and that the collision was due to the absence of lights on the defendants machine. It is all Ieged that E2sekowetz was deprived Of the use of his cor for four days be- cause of the damage incurred in the collision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
CHRIST hl AS GIFT OF
 MEDAL
Sergeant Mitchell Get Award for Service From
 Government

santa Claus presented Sergeant Frank J. Mitchell, one Of the original organizers Of the V oUlu War Veter- ans and American Legion, in this city, with a spanish War medal. This medal Congress had awarded him 20 years ago for some of his heroic acts while a private in the |. s. Marine corps in 1893.
 Sergeant Mitchell said today that ft was a gift that he prized more highly than any that he had ever re- ceived
 Tt brings me back to the good old days in Manila Bay. To the action on the glorious morning of May l, 1898, in which I took part. In fivs hours and ten minutes we put 13 of the enery's ships out of action"
 What 3. glorious morning it vas sure enough. The kissing and hug ging of the crew aboard the good old ship Baltimore. That's the ship l served on that day You should have seen the elation of the Marine guard on landing at Cavite Arsenal that night
 "As I look back on it neov-it seems like vest erday-and 10 think of what ] have undergone since then Over There with the Second Division. as a sergeant in the 23d Infantry-1ltxed q up with the Marines again. You know the Second Division had two regiments of Marines the Fifth and Sixth.
 My service with the Marines takes sn Hawaii, the Philippines, China and Japan I was a member of the first American Legation Marine Guard to go to Pekin."
 Sergeant Mitch ell Is very much in terested in the welfare of his buddies who served during the late wal whether in this country or abroad and Is doing everything in hts power to have all of them in this neighbor- hood toin Harry W. Congdon Post o. the American Legion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
STAMFORD MAN DEFENDANT IN
 DAMAGE SUIT
Grace of New Rochelle Was Injured In Motor
 Smash.

On the ground that his autorn ooffe struck John Grace of New Rochelle, N. Y, as the latter was waiting in street of that city to board a, stree: car, Ignatz Keller of Stratford has been sued for s1,500 damages by Grace. Papers in the action were filed in the superior court today and are returnable to the January term
 It is alleged that the accident hap pened March last. Grace claims Keller was driving at reckless speed and that the Stratford motorist was negligent in falling to slacken the speed of his automobile when he saw a standing trolley car. Grace was se- veredy cut over the eye, sustained a sprained knee and mum erous cuts and bruises. He claims some Of the scar will be permanent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
BANKRUPTCY PETITION.

Giuseppe Fazio, grocerman, of 147 Willard street, filed 9 voluntary peti- ton in bankruptcy with Referee John ". Banks today. Liabilities are s6,- 077.75, and assets $1,500. The as sets consist of stock In trade S980 tools, etc, $100 and debts due on open account $500.
 The principal creditors are Suss- rnan-F'ueur, Brownstein Co.,, $1,200; Miner, Read & Tullock, s422.54; Re liable Coffee Co.,. $404.So; Giovanni Custeua, $500; Stoddard, Gilbert Go. s276.54; Antonio Pope Co.,, $660.S9.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
HAD 2 DRINKS
 OF CIDER, LANDED AT POLICE STATION

With a much daged, scared and bruised face, James A. Heron, of 381 Myrtle avenue appeared in the City court this morning to answer charges of drunkenness. James de- clared that he took two drinks of ci- der yesterday, as < sort of Christmas celebration, and then started for New Haven. On his way to the railroad station Heron surrendered complete " to the effects of the cider, and plunged on his face. This section of the mans anatomy wtLs considerably damaged by the fall which also rob he'd him of his senses. Herold told a straight story to Judge Frederic A. Bartlett today, and was released with suspended judgement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
U. s. EMBASSY
 HAS MADE NO
 FURTHER MOVE

Mexico City, Dec. 25-Hilario Me dina, in charge of the Mexican for e4lgn office, declared today, in aGl swer to a question, that the two American sailors arrested at Mazat1an for assault upon a Mexican citizen were, as far the foreign office knew still held there under provisions of the Mexican common law.
 Senor Medina said the foreign of flee had asked the Mazatlan authori- ties for further particulars regarding the case, and asserted the American embassy had made no further move relative to the incident since it had handed it's first communication to the foreign office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
CORONER GOES TO STAMFORD TO
 HOLD INQUIRY

this afternoon to investigate the death of Herbert D. Bruce, the six year old boy who was shot yesterday with a shot gun in the hands of 12 year old Reginald Paight, was dis charged. The Paigft boy was the uncle Of the dead youngster. The boys were playing with the guns, which had been left in a room by members of the family. and the elder boy discharged one of the weapons while it was pointed at his aanhaW.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
TWO PETITIONS FILED.

Desertion is the ground alleged by Mary sedina of this city who today filed papers in the Superior court asking for a divorce from Francis Se- dina of this city. The couple were married Apr 10, 1907, and the alleged deserhon took place April l. 1908.
 Another divorce petition filed today was instituted by Catherine Nealy of Greenwich, who sued John E. Nealy Of New York. Mrs. Nealy, whose amIGen name was Catherine HawA, married the defendant September IT, 1903. She alleges intolerable cruelty and also says her husband deserted her in August, 1916.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
MINE WORKERS
 HAVE MEETING:
 MAY END STRIKE
Conform to Promise Made Judge Anderson By
 HoWat.

Pdtsburg, kas.. Dec. 26-Members of the executive board of District No. 14, United Mime Workers of America, met here today to discuss ending the strike of the Central Coal & Coke Company's men in this region.
 The meeting is in conformity with the promise of Alexander NJ. Eowat, president of the district, to Federal Judge A. B. Anderson at Indianapolis, that he would use his influence in ending the strike which began July IT, last.
 If the strike is called off it Is ex. pected that contempt of court pro- ceed3ngs against Howat will be con tinued indefinitely by the govern ment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
TWO SMALL HAULS.

Burglars made two small hau1s in Brid gepOrt last night, according to re- ports which were received by the po- lice today. George Manis of 37 Broad street reported that someone broke Into his fruit store and made off with $50 in cash. The contracting firm of Olsen & Johnson reported the theft of $50 worth of hardware from a new building in Wells street. Both rob berries are being investigated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
TO TURN CLOCKS AHEAD.

Paris, Dec 26-The cabinet met to- day a-d approved the bill providing for the turning ahead of the clocks one hour beginning February 1, as a fuel conservation measure. Louis Klotz. the minister of finance, met with the cabinet and presented ques- tions relating to the financial situa tion which, it was decided, would be discussed further at a meeting nexi aonday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
POISONED LIQUOR SOLD Tl7 SEVERAL CITIES
THOMPSON SETON HAS PROPERTY
 ATTACHED

Property formerly owned by Ernest Thompson Seton, the Ta.- Gnous nature writer, has been at tached in a suit brought by the AcAer, Merrill, ConGit Co, New York, dealers in fancy groceries, against Mrs. Lotus Dudley of Greenwich. In papers filed today in the common pleas court it is claimed the defendant owes the grocery firm SCOOPS for goods furnished. Damages of $90O are asked in the writ, which is re- tyITnabIe to the January term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
TO SPEND WINTER HERE.

The schooner Irene Meserveny which arrived from Kenn ebunkport, Me- three weeks ago with a cargo of lumber for the Frank Miller Lumber company, will lay up in the local har- bor for the winter, as it would be inn possible for her to reach the docks in her home port at this time on account of ice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
IS WITHHOLDING
 ACTION ON BILL

Washington, Dec. 26-President Wilson is withholding action on the McNary bill extending the life of the sugar equalization board until the board files a memorandum concern ing the measure. It was said at the White House today that the board had requested this delay. There was no indication what the boards at titude on the bill would be.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
TWO ARE KILLED ONE INJURED
 IN ACCIDENT

Palmer Mass, Dec. 26.---John Welsh was killed and George T. Mcdonald and William NIcGrath were severely int tured when an automobile driven by Timothy J. Sullivan left the road and wedged lbetween a tree and 9 te1e- graph pole in the Bondsville district early today. The exact cause of the accident is not known. All the occu- pants of the car are residents of Pal mer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
MACHINE GOING
 PAST
Witness Says Car Did Not Stop Until a
 Block Away.
DENIES
 30 MILE SPEED

That Dominick R,+ D,, the jftney driver whose car strl and killed Elmer Ogden yesterday not stop his machine until he had aImos. a block from the scene. } testi- mOny Of 12-year-ol6 VViI Burns 541 Lincoln avenue, who al ] be fore Coroner PheIan this ming. The boy said ReaIe's jitney " -oing very fast at the time it hit sSaSs den boy at SGr;3tfOF7d avenue a. em- broke street
 Young Burns was a, paSSeng a jttney which was passed by s car. The boy said he saw Reale F cut across the curb at Pembroke .et and Stratford avenue and strike young Ogden, who was playing on Pembroke street south of Stratford avenue. Then the jitney continued down Pembroke street until the next corner before slackening speed.
 Harry Ford. proprietor of 8 garage near the scene of the accident. said Reale was driving at a speed Of from g to 30 miles an hour. He declared that after hitting the boy Reale's car went 150 feet on Pembroke street.
 ReaIe testiffpd his car was not going more than , miles an hour He saGd that fm order to avoid an automobile which was approaching from the op- postte direction he was forced to cut across the curb and turn into Penn broke street. He denied that he con tinued on that street as far as other witnesses said.
 Coroner Phelan continued the in- quest until next Monday in order that he may visit the scene of the acci- dent. In the city court today Reale's case was continued until January 3, banding result Of the coroner's tn- quest. Bonds were fixed at s1,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
WELCOME CHRISTMAS GIFT.

MT. and Mrs Earle M. Christie, 14SS Park avenue were the recipients of welcome Christmas gift yesterday, James Graham Christie, who is q thriving and lusty son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
SOVIET ENVOY AT NAPLES.

Paris, Dec 26-A Soviet republic envoy, charged with a speclai mission to the Italian government, arrived al Naples yesterday, according to dis patch received herss from Rome
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-26
THE WEATHER.

New Haven. Dec. 25-Unsettled and warmer tonight; Saturday, partly cloudy.