The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-14
Description Of Cunmen Sent to Other Cities
Arthur Cummings and Joe Porter, Who Ter rorized wd a t Schwaben Hall Sought by Officers - Farfel Questioned by Police, But Denies Any Know ledge of Shooting.

Police today were busy trac- ing clues that they believe will lead to the arrest of the two young men who last night nor tally wounded Peter Wagner of 1Oi Parallel street by shooting him in the abdomen. At press hour Wagner's condition was announced as critical by the at tendants at St. Vincent's hospi- tai and but, little hope is held out for his recovery.
 He was sinking rapidly and accord ing to the reports had lapsed into unconsciousn In the meantime the local police department has sent descriptions of the gunmen broadcast and arrests are expected to be made soon.
 According to a report made at Po- lice headquarters today, Arthur Cum n1ings and Joe Porter. who are being sought as the gunmen, entered the Schwaben dance hall and one of them asked the wife of Roy Gregory for dance. He was refused and angered at his refusal, is alleged to have passed remark concerning the character of the woman
 Mrs. Gregory later informed her husband of the incident and Gregory Is alleged to have gone to either For apology. At first he refused to apologize and at this point Joseph Red Farfel, who was said to have been pal of both Cummings and Porter is alleged to have interfered and to have srnoothed matters over.
 Left the Hall.
 The incident being considered closed both Porter and Cummings are then QllaOR6 a have left the hall and Gregory in company with Wagner is then alleged to have followed them. After they had gone distance estt- mated at 20 feet. both Cummings and Porter are then alleged to have turned and drawing guns, opened fire on both Wagner and Gregory. Both abdomen and going through the body and out the other side. The other bullet entered the f1eshy part of the body just a little below the heart to the left. This bullet did not come out
 Both Porter and Cummings are then alleged to have separated, one running down French street and the other down Main street. Wagner in the meantime was picked up by friends and rushed to the emergency hospital. The police were innmedi- ately notified and although every ave- nue of escape in the city was effec- lively closed. the gunmen succeeded in eluding capture.
 Trains Watched Closely.
 Soon after the police were notified that a man had been seen acting sus- piciously at the railroad station and the man fitted in practically every detail the description of the man sought by police in connection with the shooting. A squadron of police was immediately detailed to the Rail road station and upon their arrival they noticed a man jump over 8, pick ct fence on the left side of the sta ton and disappear in the darkness
 Red" Farfel who is alleged to know both of the alleged gunmen was questioned this morning by the po lice but was not held. He has fur nished the police with whatever in- formation he has concerning their ap- but so far the police have not been able to locate them
 Worked in Tea Store.
 According to Farfel, Cummings has been in the city for some time and has been employed in the Van Dyk tea store on Main street. Porter is alleged to have come to town last "Wednesday. and a call to the Stratheld brought forth the information this noon that Cummings had registered at that hotel on Wednesday and stay ed there that night. Porter has never been to the hotel Cummings has not been seen at the hotel since early last evening.
 Antonio Aurillio is also reputed to be friend of both men it being al legged that Cummings, Porter. and Farfel all came to the dance on the night in question in Aurfllios touring car. He is expected to be questioned by the police today
 Wagner, who is thirty years old is married. and the father of child three years old. His wife was con stantly at his bedside throughout the day.