Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-18
JURASZ MURDER CASE
WILL REACH JURY TODAY.
Testimony and Two Arguments on
Wednesday-Wife of the Accused a
Witness.

The evidence in the case against
John JuTasz, charged with murder, was
completed in the superior court here
on Wednesday. Attorney Smith com
pleted his argument and Attorney
Lawless for the defense had nearly
finished his argument when court ad-
JoUTned for the day at $50 o'clock, hav
ing held an hour longer than usual to
have the case finished today. After
Attorney Lawless finishes today he will
be followed by Attorney Freeman for
the defense and States Attorney Hull
will close the arguments. Judge
Wheeler will then charge the jury and
they will take the cage under consid-
GRAFTON. Attorney Lawless claims an
abb has been proven.
When court opened Wednesday
morning John Jurasz was recalled for
the continuance of his cross examina-
ton. He was positive that he was not
at the Yurlkewisz farm the day of the
murder. He claimed that Attorney
Smith drew his hand across his own
throat at Lyme to show Jurasz how he
would be hung. Jurasz was on the
stand until l O'Clock.
Dr. H. NJ. Pollock was called and
testified he was superintendent Of the
Norwich hospital for the insane. He
had seen Ridisz several time, spending
in all about six hours with him, and
found his physical condition good
When Attorney Freeman asked about
his mental condition Attorney Hull oh
jected unless he could tell about his
mental condition Sept. Z, which the
doctor said he could not do.
Attorney Z. E. Hickey of New Lon
don told of taking notes at the trial at
Lyme. He said owing to being delayed
by an auto accident Deputy Tubbs took
most Of the testimony then Of the farm
boy. He found the statement where a
witness said there was no mud on
Jurasz but there was some on Ridisz.
Myer Weinrsub and A. L Bush were
called and said they had written letters
for Jurasz. Joseph Machnik testified
to Jurasz and Rid1sz staving in his
barn the Friday night before Labor
day. Bernard Kux said few teams pass
his house in a year.
Mrs. Joseph Machnik testified to see
ing Jurasz about o'clock Labor day
mcrninc. going east barefooted and the
house. Ridisz told her he left Katie
with the boy and possibly she hid, as
she did not want to give Jurasz his
things.
Mrs. John Jurasz, bareheaded and
poorly dressed, took the stand and tes-
titled through the interpreter. She
has been married about nine wears al i
mas TWO CUlluEEUs E1lIE SoiG sic WI
ed on the Yurkewisz place two and a
half months and did not get any pay
and owed Mrs. Yurkewisg $3S. Her
testimony coroborated her husband.
The defense then rested
Coroner Brown, vas recalled In re-
buttal and testided that he did not
see Attorney Smith making any mo-
tons at the hearing. such as drawing
his hand across his throat.
Mike Toupasz, when recalled. said
he talked with Jurasz the day he came
from Yurkewicz. and Jurasz told him
he had not. secured his goods, but If he
didn' get them ne had plenty of
matches.
This completed the testimony in re-
buttal and none was offered by the de-
Tense.
Judge Wheeler decided to hold court
until $50 in order to have the argu-
ments proceed. with the purpose Of fin
ishing the case today. as court for sew
eral reasons cannot be held here Fri
day, and If not finished would have to
go over till Saturday
At 4 o'clock Attorney c. B. Smith
made the opening argument speaking
for three quarters of an hour, explain
ing the law and the several possible
verdlcts. He was followed by Attorney
Iawless. who made the opening argu-
ment for the defense.