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ALL THE LATEST Local and Telegraphic News of the Day, FIRST SECTION 20 PAGES VOL. 48 NO. 289 BRIDGEPORT. CONN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1912 PRICE ONE CENT HELPLESS IN GRIP OF TRACKS, MAN IS GROUND BENEATH ENGINE WHEELS Heel Fast- in Frog Holds Railroad Foreman While Train Bears Down Upon Him Torn Remnants of Shoe Show How Victim Met His Fate i f Special to The Farmer) Brookfleld, Conn., Dec. 6 The discov ery on the tracke just within the northern yard limits of Brookfleld Junction today of a mangled, shoe, fast in the crevice between a guard rail and the running rail of the Berkshire division tracke, disclosed the tragic manner of the death of Mark; McDon ough, a railroad foreman whose badly torn body was found on the track be fore daylight yesterday. Coroner Phe lan Is expected here tomorrow to hold an Inquest. The remains have been shipped to the home of the victim, in JNaugatuck. McDonougn was foreman of a con struction Bang: at work in the double tracking of the Berkshire division from Brookfleld junction to New Milford. The exact time of his death ia not known, for" there are many trains switching In the junction yards day mid night and life had been extinct for some time when at 2:30 a. m., a MAYOR BUMPS THE BUMPS ON FAIRFIELD AVE. His Honor Then Gets Assurance From Connecticut Company "That Street Will be Fixed Perilous Ride Results ia Prom r -ise of Immedfate Action in Raising Tracks and Eliminat ing River in Roadway , Mayor C. B. Wilson took; an auto ride down Fairfield avenue from the source of the Connecticut company river at Park avenue to its mouth at Main street. His honor- wanted to find out if conditions were as bad as folks painted them. He found out. The mayor was the object ball In b, series of flve-eushion shots as the car hit the ridges and gullies in the center of the thoroughfare. He was - axoomed from the back seat of the car to a position jnst north of the steering wheel as ths car hit the first bump. Immediately afterwards he -was thrown for a three-yard loss to the rear seat cushion as the car climbed the terrace that separates the paved portions of the street from the the valley in which the car tracks are located. His honor was a busy man during the trip. When Main street was reached, it was discovered that he had been jostled into a sitting position on every part of the car except the crank erase and the tail lamp. He may make another trip soon and take in the two places that were overlooked in order that his record may be clean. As toon as he recovered from the excitement of the death-defying trip, the mayor got into communication with Supt- C.H. Chapman, of the Con necticut company. The superintend ent declined an invitation to make an Inspection trip, as he has been over the road on his own cars and knows what an auto ride on the street must be like. Mr. Chapman heard the mayor's tale of existing condition and he promised that they would be remedied as soon as he can get men to do the work- The railway company is going to raise its rails (grooved rails, too) to the grade set by the city engineer and will macadamize the roadway be tween the tracks. This will be done as soon as possible, Mr. Chapman says, ind the street made as nearly open for traffic as possible. There will be so skating on the river this winter, as i result. WOMAN DENOUNCES COURT AFTER HER PRISOtTSENTENCE Kew York, Dec. 6 Mrs. Elizabeth Sdnrnndf, wife of a dentist, 'first col lapsed and when revived broke into frenzied and hysterical denunciations Of the court, today, when Judge Tier ney, in Richmond, Staten Island, sen tenced her to prison for shooting Her bert C. Faich, district attorney of Richmond county, last August. , An Indeterminate sentence of not more than five years nor less than three iraa imposed. It was said Faich represented Mrs. Simunda in a transaction after Mrs. SJdmunds had left her husband. Faich recovered from his wounds. iVILi, LOSE SIGHT OF EXE FROM SPLASHING METAL, Torrington, Dec. 6 George Elliott, m employe of the Coe Braes Co., was in severely burned about the face and lands, today, by splashing molten met- that he will lose the sight of one ;rs. He will not be able to use his lands for several weeks. CRASH OF ELEVATED TRAINS IN DENSE FOG ?few York, Dec. 6 In a dense fog, two 9th avenue elevated trains collid Fd here, today. The crash occurred on the highest bit of elevated track in tsrew Tork- Because of the height, there was a panic among the passen Bsoa feat son was eeriouely hurt. trainman about to turn a (switch dis covered the ghastly remnants of M.c Donoueh'e body.' ,M cTrnouzii's bod it was ground al most to bits. None could explain how he. experienced in train work and fa miliar with the operation - of trains. could-be caught as he was. He was a man of exemplary habits. The man ner of 'his death- remained a mystevy until today, when track walkers found the shoe, stHI containing part of the foot. Jammed into .the space between the two rails. Railroad men surmise that McDon- ough was - walking through the yard in the evening when, in the darkn-ass. he stumbled into the. crevtce. H foot was lammed into the aperture. as the train approached, and toe was unable to free himself. McDonough was well known in rail road circles. He was a brother of John 'F. McDoBouzh, Judge of the bor ough court of Naugatuck, and also of Martin McDonough, the station master at jjong 1111, conn. He was about 40, and unmarried. VINCENT WILL LOSE POSITION ON TAX BOARD Bull Moose Leader Will Not Get a Reappointment, Rumor Has it Activity in Last Election Puts Business Man "In Wrong" - With Republican Leaders S. EL "Vincent, Bull Moose nominee for Congress in the recent election, undoubtedly will be eliminated from the Board of Apportionment and Taxa tion when Mayor C. B. Wilson, makes his appointments this week. Mr. Vin cent's term as a member of the board expires on Dec. 31, and his successor is named during the month of Decem ber. Recognized as the real head of the frogressive party movement in this city, and one of ithe men who had a great deal to do with retirement of Congressman E. J. Hill from active political lite, it is not probable that Mr. Vincent will receive other" than scant consideration from the Republi can leaders here. There is no charter provision - against his re-appointment, even as a member of the Progressive party." There la, however, a strong feeling among the Republican bosses against his succeeding himself, these bosses holding that Mr. Vincent and his friends did much to overthrow the control of the Republican machine, lo cally, statewiee and nationally. Mayor Wilson was asked today if he had considered anyone to succeed Mir. Vincent. The mayor said he has not given much thought to the appoint ments of any board members, and wouldn't comment on the probability of Mr. Vincent's being shelved. RETURNING HUNTERS ON GROUNDED SHIP STILES Jl"I)SO AND "BILL" TTJT TLE W1KE THEY'RE SAFE WHEN CLYDE LINER GOES AGROCXD NEAR JACKSON VILLE, FLA. State's Attorney Stiles Judson, who has been spending a vacation in Florida, wired to his law offices this morning that the Clyde line steamer on which he ond "Bill" Tuttle, of Stratford are passengers, had gone aground early this morning- just after leaving Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Judson did riot think the steamer would suffer any great delay. He expects to ar rive in New York tomorrow. Advance reports from the scenes of their activities in Florida, show that Messrs. Judson and Tuttle have been having something of a regular vaca tion. Friends here have received pic ture post cards showing the Stratford ites in camp, each armed like an ar senal to prove they're hunters. One report tells of the huntsmen losing their way in a wild section of the woods and being forced to camp out all night in a hay-mow. "Hitting the hay" in a literal sense proved such a treat for "Bill" Tuttle that he bought the haymow and camped in it many nights while on the hunt. Stratford is preparing a big recep tion for the home-coming tourists. As soon as they get settled,- Messrs. Jud son and Tuttle will begin the manu- racture ol alligator suit cases and chatelaine bags made for their friends from specimens taken on the hunt. DOCTOR'S AUTO STOLEN, SOLD AND RECOVERED New Haven, Dec. 6 The automobile stolen from Dr. A. J. Bartlett, of New Haven, has been found in Newark where it was sold to a woman of that city for $950, the original cost having been $1,650. The three men who stole it are under arrest in that city, George Lapp, 40, Arthur Johnson, 25, and Geo. Gault, 18. The three are said to have stolen machines from the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecti cut. The men drove the machine from this city to Newark and on the ifay sold all the accessories the machine carried, including the lamps. PROBERS START WORK ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE House Money Trust Investigators Tnrn Their Batteries Directly on Gotham's Stock Market Washington, Dec, 6 Batteries of the House " "money ' trust" Investigation committee were turned, today, direct ly upon the New York Stock Ex change. Several of the directors of the big concerns of the market have been summoned . to appear next week when the committee resumes its in quiry. Inside information regarding the or ganization and management of the New York exchange is sought from the governors, it was stated, authori tatively, today. They will be ques tioned to expose the alleged "close co operation." - The '"money trust" committee pro poses to show to the nation, it was learned, today, just how much the ex change governors dominate the fi nances of exchange members as "well as control the "listing" of securities. . Chairman Pujo said, today, he ex pected to offer evidence to support the following contentions: ; That "seats" or memberships, in the New York Exchange, are limited to a select few, held at exorbitant prices, thus barring hundreds of brokers from free and unrestricted commerce. That the govrenors have almost un limited arbitrary power to cancel aiy membership. That it is impossible to secure a "seat" without the tacit or actual consent of great financial powers. That .- arbitrary authority exists to admit or bar stocks and bonds from "listing" the privilege of being trad ed i In upon the floor. That the "curb" exchange is a me dium or commerce forced upon brok ers and bankers, often unwillingly by the dominant "interests- or tne siock exchange. ' ' These and other facts, trajo saia, will show the potential if not actual existence of the operations of a real "money trust." Todav. the full bankings committee of the House met. Chairman Pujo re nortinar the progress of the inquiry and announcing the prospective witnesses next week. Samuel XJntermyer, attor ney for the committee, ' is expected, here, Sunday, in preparation for the taking of testimony Monday. . Final action on the motion of Repre sentative Lewis, (Dera, N. Y.), direct ing the secretary of the treasury to i-e-mnve the-- -alleged money stringency by .depositing "550,006,000 in national bond3, was proposea, loaay, oy House Banking committee. A report will be- considered next wees. . ' - , fi ! i"' ' ; SENTENCE" OF TWO TO 21 YEARS AND FINE FORJIRS. LANG Loga.nsport, Ind., Dec. fr--An indeter minate sentence to the women's infirm ary at Indianapolis of from 2 to 21 years and a fine of $25 and costs was the punishment handed out, today, ; to Mrs. Elizabeth .Lang, tne young onae who killed Mrs. Mary Copple, a gossip, in defense of her good name.- Mts. Lang cried hysterically in her husband's arms, tne young onaegroom holdinar back hia own tears to comfort her. James Clark, the woman's father whose opposition to the marriage was partly responsible for the tragedy broke down completely. The sight of the aged man weeping and the pa thetic parting of the young pair af fected every person in the courtroom. This scene followed another quite as toiinhine- when Judge John Lalry and Prosecutor Michael Fansler vainly tried to lead the 5 year old daughter of the dead woman through a descrip tion of the shooting. The frightened child did nothing but cry on the stand. Judge Lairy, after a brief statement of the case against Mrs. Lang, indi cated that she was fortunate to escape prosecution for first degree, murder. TO STOP MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND BLACKS AIM OF CONGRESSMAN NIMOCKS Minneapolis, Dec. 6 Following the marriage of Lucille Cameron, of Min neapolis, to Jack Johnson, negro prize fighter. Representative Frank Nim ocks announced, today, that he was preparing a bill for the next legisla ture forbidding the marriage of whites and blacks in this state. Four years ago, a similar bill was smothered in committee. Nimocks believes that the community has been so shocked by the Johnson-Cameron affair that there will be little if any opposition to his bill. The Minneapolis DaJIy News pub lished a photograph of Johnson plac ing the "wedding ring on his bride's finger, cutting out the face of the ne gro scrapper and announced that his picture had been forever barred from its columns. Weather Indications New Haven, Dec Forecast: fair and colder tonight. Saturday - fair probably high southerly shifting to westerly winds. The western storm is central, this morning, over Michigan. It is caus ing cloudy and rainy weather, in the northern districts from Wisconsin eastward to Maine. It will probably pass out the St. Lauwrence valley, to night. It Is followed by an area of high pressure that is producing pleas ant weather between the RockyMoun tains and the Mississippi river. The temperature continues mild from Ohio eastward to the coast but there has been a decided fall' in temperature during the last 24 hours from Ohio westward to the Rocky Mountains. Zero temperatures were reported from the northwest. Conditions favor for this vicinity rain followed by clearing and nfUeh colder weather. - . ENGINEER KILLED Wilkesbarre, Dec. 6 Charles Marsh, of Pitteton, an engineer was killed, today, when two fast freight trains crashed on the Lehigh Valley cutoff. Eugene Davenport, a brakeman, suf fered slight injuries. Sixty freight cars were piled up and traffic wa blocked for several hours. FAILING SIGHT LED REES TO ENDJIS LIFE Was Ambitious to Rehabilitate Shattered Family Fortunes Father Comes Here Today With Exp!anation of Tragedy Son Was Over Studious Hereditary . despondency to which was added the. dawning knowledge that failing eyesight would prevent his restoring a. fond father's depleted for tunes, were the causes which prompt ed George H.. Rees, Jr., of Northport, L. I., . to commit suicide yesterday morning In Seaside Park, where he shot himself through the head witha .32 calibre revolver. . It was a prematurely aged father who with slow and faltering' steps oame down the gang-plank of the Park City as she docked from Port Jetter son, this morning, and later, complete ly broken down and sobbing Identified the remains of his son at the Culllnan & Mullins' morgue. But for the com fort and sustaining arm of Arthur Bernard Coplej-y president of the Northport Lumber & Coal Company a personal friend and in-business with whom both fa.tihr and son had been identified the aged parent would have completely collapsed. . Mr.- Copley in arranging the detail of removing ths body said: "I have known George H. Rees, . Jr., since his infancy. He was always studious, and was adored toy his family, consist ing of father, mother and one slater. He is undoubtedly the victim of hered itary affliction coupled with an ardent desire to acquit himself highly In the profession of civil" engineer, for which ihe had overstudied. He wanted to re store before his father's death the for tunes which had been lost in unfor tunate mining ventures, but recently railing eyesight had necessitated his coming to Bridgeport for special treat, merit. During hls stay here he had engaged his services to" various em ployers, and it was but a few days ago when he had sent home a money order for $33.60 enclosed in a most roseate letter concerning his future." - In Bridgeport, young" Rees made lit tle known concerning: his employment or prospects. He was reticent and taciturn,, eating at the Star Lunch in State street, -where he held aloof from companionship, and living at, the bouse of Mrs. C. S. Mariello, 886 Broad street, to whose husband It was recalled yes terday he had made several signifi cant remark!, little suspected at the time to forecast his later act. - - .. After preparation' for burial the body was shipped to -Northportr this-.after-J COURT REBUKES FOREIGNERS FOR CARRYING WEAPONS , "These people .must, be -taught that they cannot carry guns in this coun try,"' declared Judge Case in the crim inal superior ' court this morning as he sentenced Antonio Pagona ' to state's prison for not more than four and not less than two years. Pagona was charged with shooting at James Nich ols of Stratford last September during a saloon brawl. Pagona pleaded guilty to assault with intent tor kill and evi dently expected to escape with lighter punishment. Norman Judd of this' city charged with the theft of dental instruments from- Dr. Ralph C. Jones -of this city. pleaded guilty. .. He is only 21 years old and because or his youtn ana pre vious good record. Judge Case suspend ed judgment. He placed, the boy in his father's custody. - MAJ, MALLERY JUMPS 4 TO DEATH FROM HOTEL " New York, " Dec. 6 Major John C Mallery.j. whose home Is believed to toe in Aiken, S. C. was -instantly killed, today, when he jumped from the 9th floor of the Manhattan : Hotel at 42nd street and Madison avenue. It soon developed that Major Mal lery c6mmitted . suicide. He had been 111 for a long time as the result of dis ease contracted in the army service and came here with his wife about four weeks ago for treatment by spe cialists. - ' . " TUB GERTRUDE BURNED New London, Dec. 6 The tug Ger tturio r,r ha Thames Towboat Co.. was nartw hnmefl. this morning. ' The flames caught the crew of nine men in their berths and all had narrow es capes. , The cause of the fire is not known. ST. VINCENT DB PAUL. to,. wAtmija,. mvrvtilt- - meeting of the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul will be held at tne nospuai awi Sunday, at 3:30 p. m. BOND3 FOR NEW MASONIC TEJMPLE OVERSUBSCRIBED Waterbury, Dec. 6 The financing of 4-1.- irnann4n TamnlA V been ac- L 1 1 (. ucn ji - complished and with gratifying re .,ic, Tfi itM timui were oversub scribed $10,000 ' by local Masons. , FIVE KIIiLED IN SAW MILL. BOILER EXPLOSION Tj,,it TV V Dec. 6 Five men are dead and one seriously injur ed following the explosion of a boil er in a saw mill in Witeondale, Wayne County, late last night. The dead are: James Harris, Naugatuck, W. V--. - , . - , .... , 1 Tnrtsmnnth 'O- Geo. Maynard, Portsmouth. O., Alfred S in ley, Naugatuck, W. Va., WilsonLine- all, NaugatucK, w..-v. CONGRESSMAN TAYLOR'S FAMILY SORELY AFFLICTED gciuueij at J - 1 following a recent operation, his daughter but just recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Congress man Edward T. Taylor, of Colorado, has, himself, been stricken and today l in a stnuua v i i ii u i iiii: . -. " i i 11 I'l'Ll i.-t.wl . -J . I' I' tls will be performed immediately. TAFT PLEADS FOR A REFORM OF CURRENCY President's Message to Congress Asks Legislation on Fifcal, Judicial, Military and Insular Affairs "Washington, Dec. 6 In . a message teeming with optimism. President Taft today urged upon Congress an ad vanced program .of legislation on the fiscal, judicial, military and insular af fairs of the nation. Pleading for the immediate passage of a currency reform measure along the lines of the Aldrich plan, the Pres ident declared for a bigger navy, a further reorganization of the army to provide for a greater reserve during times of peace, continued supervision over Porto Rico and the Philippines, federal regulation of water powers in navigable streams and the promulga tion of a .workingmen s compensation act. The President highly ' praised Col. Goethals, chief engineer of the Pan ama Canal, and recommended that, in recognition- of his wonderful work, Goethals be made a major general of the army with the title of chief of en gineers when the present incumbent is retired. - ' The tariff the President .discussed with as few paragraphs. "It was my 'belief that these cus toms duties ought to be revised down ward," he said, ? "but now that a new Congress has . been elected on a ; plat form .of the tariff for revenue only rather than : a protective tariff, It is needless- for me to occupy the time of Congress with arguments or recom mendations for tariff." . ' The President's plea for a revised banking and currency system was es pecially emphatic. Declaring it to be the "most -crying- need' of the r ountry todays'' he recommended the immed iate' adoption of an elastic currency system- along the lines of the central bank idea proposed by the Aldrich currency bill. Discussing the prejudice which greet ed the central bank idea, the Presi dent argued that it arose from an erroneous idea of its powers and a distrust of bankers by the peopSe. . The President warmly commended the recent adoptign in the army of the three-year reserve clause for enlisted men which makes them subject to draft in case of war after their enlist ment has expired and the adoption, of the 'Yesident soldiery" idea for our insular possessions. " -, The President warned Congress against the proposal of the Democrats to era ti f f rf1om to h - PhilliwyineH srrfd-irto Rico. - . . f . Praising the new disciplinary rules ror tne- navy wnich largely obviate severe poinlshments for desertions and purely military offenses, the President declared for a bigger navy. we .have no desire for war, he said, "we .would 'go -. as far as any nation in the world : to avoid war. but we are a world-power- and our manifold inter ests require-us to recognize our posi tion as one of the foremost of the fam ilies of the nation." Reviewing the work of the Supreme court, the President warned against radical anti-trust legislation and sounded the praises of the Sherman law. . ARNOLD 50 YEARS IN POLICE FORCE 'Strong Arm of the Law" Physi cal as Vyell as Mental Marvel ' Veteran Head ". of Detective j Bureau Recipient of Many :v-;dongratnIatiQns on ' 'Anniversary Though passing the fiftieth anniver sary yesterday of appointment to service as a police officer in the city of Bridgeport, Captain of Detectives George H. Arnold presents today as vigorous, intelligent and forceful .char acter as any" younger men who may aspire to fill his place as admonitor of the human family. He Is, literally. as well as metaphorically, the "strong arm of the law" as has been proven in many an encounter with the unre- generate. His is the arm that reaches to convict. George Arnold was a comparatively young man when in 1862 he was first made a constable here, but by leaps and bounds he gained fame. It was 43 years ago yesterday that he was first admitted -as a regular patrolman to the present force, being assigned to "night watch" under the direction of Capt. Bryan. His rise was spectacu lar and few detectives, including the famous New York inspector, Byrnes, can boast of more clever criminal de tection than can the present head of the department here. Yet in his treatment of erring hu manity his methods are tempered with kindness, and intuition guides him to capture rather than physical suasion. It is the boast of the man whose de duction has brought to justice such offenders against the law as Jim Humphries, Jimmy D. Dobbs and the Boinay and Weeks gang, that given one fact as a clue he -would appre hend the criminal quicker than by a dozen contributory clues. Captain Arnold is today the recip ient of many congratulatory letters and expressions of good will for his continuance in the capacity he has so long filled with skill and efficiency. REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL APPRAISERS IS ACCEPTED The report of the committee which appraised the Frank W. Hurd property on Golden Hill was made in the su perior court this morning. The com mittee found that the property, which the city condemned for a new High school site, is worth $11,950. Judge Holcomb accepted the report and or dered Judgment entered. THE GET THERE FACTOR. . The fellow who gets there doesn't depend so much on inspiration as 011 perspiration. Philadelphia Record. POLICE CAPTURE WOMAN CHARGED WITH HOLDING UP MEN FOR BANK ROLLS Allege That Christiana Woodyear Threw Herself on Siscero's Neck Then Sec ond Woman Went Through His Pockets For His Roll Clever detective work on the part of Sergeant A, H. Hazel and Patrolman Edward Wagnen In tracing a descrip tion of the colored women who recent ly held up James CSsero, a prominent barber, 1028 East Main St., resulted in the arrest of Christina Woodyear, 272 Noble avenue, and the holding of sev eral other residents of the neighbor hood, subject to further investiga tion. According to Cap.t. Georgre H. Ar nold, they have finally caught an or ganized band of women who have long preyed in a. similar manner upon late pedestrians, secure In the knowledge that few complaints would ever be come public. It is alleged that the prisoner, who Is charged' with theft from the person, will be Identified as a bold high-woman who has been impli cated in many such hold-ups both here ana in (New Tork. The others now held are said to be accomplices and it Is believed at least one will' be posi tively identified as a companion of the Woodyear woman In the robbing of CIsero. Their mf-?irw1 -Hoo -n h,ii. ' t pairs and as in the case of the pres- wiii.piainanT: as .tneir victim ap SCHOOLS NOW UNDER FIRE OF AN EXPERT James !!. Van Sickle, - $2,000 Jask of Finding Fiavsi i : ; School System Here James H. "Van Sickle, Ph. D of Springfield, Mass.,' today began his in vestigation of the public school sys tem of Bridgeport.-" He visited 'the High school ' and Barnum avenue school today and spent considerable time in each building. Dr. Van Sickle is head of the Spring field school system and will devote three or our days each week to his Investigations here. The work will re GAME OF CHASE LED TO DEATH j OF GARRITY BOY Playmate of Victim, , Summoned From Schoorloom, Tells Cir cumstances to "Coroner A- same of .-chase- in the gathering darkness .of Wednesday was the cause of the death of Joseph Garrity, the school boy crushed by a truck at Rail road ' and -Park avenues. Coroner Phelan heard the details of the game - from the playmates of the victim, ' and on the facts thus disclos ed today he exonerated the driver, John Kealey. , - Kealey had surrendered to the police right after the fatality but he was lib erated on the promise of John H. Clampett the truckman, who employed him, that Kealey would be on hand if he was wanted. , . Several witnesses testified before Coroner Phelan today, first of all, Kealey, who could not refrain from weeping as he told of finding the mangled body behind his truck, when, 1 :-j .sim Vi i -irkittTifir of the ve- 1 fil llil lift 11 -'in 1 -J !' - . . , 3 , hide that it had passed over the child a body, he remea in me iea.vy -a.i leaped from the back of the wagon. Esther Kane, 513 Gregory street, one of the witnesses, told of running from the sidewalk and helping pull the body from the path of an approaching trolley car. Mrs. William Werner of Bruce avenue, was at the scene of the tragedy, said she was sickened when she realized the boy had fallen, beneath the wheels and he turned her ndAwa- a t Courte- manch, the latter aged 11 and living t "8 Johnson stret, told Coroner Phelan of the game of chase between Charles Kenny and the victim. Cor oner Phelan then sent to the Sacred Heart Parochial school for the Kenny boy who told the circumstances more clearly than any other witness. The Kerni" boy said he had pursued Joe across Park avenue, into Johnson street, and that Joe turned back into Park avenue, crossed to the east side of the street and ran to Railroad ave nue Just as they reached Railroad avenue, girls who knew- Charles stop ped the pursuer, and Joe. believing the Kenny boy was at his heels, darted in to the team that crushed him. Coroner Phelan told Driver Kealey that he found nothing in the inquest that would attach any blame to mm. Kealey lives in Fairfield woods. ST. JOSEPH S INCREASE MEMBERSHIP Members of St. Joseph's T. L. & B. Society are looking forward to 'the dance to be given Christmas night and the entertainment to be present ed at Eagles' hall, February 4. Plans for both affairs were discussed at a meeting last nigOit when twelve new members were admitted. proaches one of thera in an nd,in manner throws her arms about ths man who struggles to releasfl hlmsfclf. During the struggle the second woman cleverly goes through the poek-ets ab stracting only bills, and Inserting in its place a roll composed of newapapT clippings cut to the size and quantity of the real money taken. The rr?bbi immediately upon freeing hlastlf. reaching Into his pocket to ascertain if his wealth has been filched, find his roil apparently undisturbed nl goes his way serenely until later dis covering the loss, chagrin prompt. concealment of the occurrence from the police or friends. Although robbed on Novem-ber 27. CIsero, who speaks no English, did not report the matter until yesterday when, upon the advice of a stnp-broth-er, Charles,. of the same addretsfs. thj services of Sergt. Hazel were ajrltoH. Calling Patrolman Wagner and work ing upon only a meagre description the officers were able to lay their hands upon two who were at once rec ognized by Cisero although dream differently than on the night hi they robbed h1ra. So well had ths officers performed their work that th Identical clothing described by th? robbed man was later fonnd at 273 Noble avenue. of Springfield, Begins quire two months, he believes. - The cost of the investigation, whi-. is fathered by N. W. Bishop of th Board of Education, will be less than $2,000. Of this amount several hun dred dollars will be available from th balance of the school appropriation for this year. It is understood that Mr. Bishop has assurances from tax board members that an appropriation for the remainder of Dr. "Van Sickle's bill will be made when the board sits In Janu ary. FARMER GETS CLUE TO MISSING GIRL Lena Creadore is Traced to, Southern City School boy is Missing Through Information furnished fey The Farmer, which learned that pwfcty j Lena Creadore, the nineteen-ye&r-oidi . girl who recently disappeared from her home on Green street, had te seen boarding a train at the dpot Monday last, the authorities bin traced both the girl and hsr compan ion to a Southern ctly, and now havs strong hopes of locating ths pair. ' Those engaged in solving the mys tery of her disappearance refus t state at the present 'time whether tt was by force or of her own volition that she left Bridgeport. It is known, however, that the hurried leavin Bridgeport was not alone due to the investigation of her lover's habits ani character, but was precipitated by letters from an Italian speaking wo man living in the Southern city, who demanded the young roan's presnr- at that place In forcible terms. This letter,' now in the hands of the police, has furnished- the clusa upon which It is hoped to locate Lena, but the actooi contents are withheld by the officers pending arrests, which ere thouarot imminent. No trace has as yet been found of Stefano Pepe, son of Francesco Pre. an employe of the Salt's Textile Mil!, residing atx 130 Clarence street, who has been missing since 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon when he startl foe his school in Sterling street Dallas. Tex. On trial for murdor. Miss Minnie La Duque said sh, thought it was her duty to shoot her I faithless husband. Use The Farmer Classified Want Page Hundreds are making; their wants known through the col umn of The Farmer and ob taining RESULTS therefrom you will be 110 Iosh successful. At nn expense of 15c lat-t Snt urday one family who needed ihe services of a servant soenrod enougli applicants before eight o'clock from wlileli a eatifac tory selection was made tliey say "Farmer ClaPKiflerl ads. bring results." Try it to your own satisfac tion. , X