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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
JURY LIMITS OF
 LEBENTHALS
Maximum Sentence in Their Gases by Statute is Five
 Years
VALUE OF JEWELS $2,OOO

Under the verdict of the jury Abra- ham Lebenthal, who was convicted of the theft of the jewels of Mrs. Charles M. Cole, cannot be sentenced for a term longer than five years. The stat ute provides that in the case of a theft of a sum not exceeding $2,0OO the penalty shall not be greater than five years. Had the jury found the sum greater by so much as a single cent. Lebenthal. and of course his wife, would be subject to a penalty of 20 years. It was evidently the inten- ton of the jury to be merciful to the LebenthalS for the actual value of the jewels was in excess of 5000.
 It is likely that the punishment of the pair will be sufficient to satisfy the most exacting, for, under the law, the Coles may recover three times the value of the stolen goods.
 Tuesday counsel for the Lebenthals will move to have the verdict set aside, upon the ground that it is against the evidence. It is not thought likely that the court will sus- tain the motion. Then it is likely Supreme court.
 The court room was crowded when the jury, after being out just 50 min utes filed into their box. Every seat III the room was occupied, even the prisoners pen being crowded. The two prisoners were the exposure of all eyes. It was the opinion of all that in view of the short time the jury had been out verdict had been reached. When the foreman stated that verdict had been reached and that Lebenthal had been found gull ty, it was expected that the latter would break down as he had done during the morning. He, however maintained his standing position, not moving a muscle. It was quite diff ferent when the finding of the jury in Mrs. Lebenthars case was announced. She collapsed in a heap in her chair and began to sob and cry aloud, My God, I'm innocent
 Judge Williams said that he would not pass sentence till the session of the court, on Tuesday morning.
 The Lebenthals are also defendants na civil suit brought by the Coles, who under the law can recover triple the amount found by the jury. In that event they can recover $6,000. The suit was brought soon after the ar rest of the LebenthaIs for fs1Q, ,0o0. all the property of the convicted parties now being tied up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
TAFT'S INCOME TAX
 PLACED ON SHELF
Bay State Republicans Lab el It Obnoxious and
 Undesirable
GOVERNOR DRAPER AGAIN
(specia1 from United Press.)

(Specini from United Press.)
 Boston, Oct. 2.-Neatly labelled "ob- noxious and undesirable", President Taft's project, the income tax, was gently placed on the shelf here today by the Massachusetts Republicans who gtehered in convention to renominate gathered in convention to renominate list of State officials. Prior to the convention there had been rumors of war from a portion of the party but before the gavel fell for order the eff forts of Governor Draper and of Sen ators Lodge and Crane had effectually smothered all opposition. Finally on motion of Speaker John Cole. the chief insurgent, the Republicans voted to leave the income tax to be destroyed by Governor Draper at the forthcom- ing conferences of different State Gov ernors on the matter.
 Senator Harry Cabot Lodge non1- mated Governor Draper for a second term. The remainder of the ticket was as follows:
 For Lieutenant Governor, Louis A. Frothingham, of Boston; for Secre- tary, William M. Ollin, of Boston; for Treasurer, Elmer A. Stevens, of Som erville; for Attorney General. Dana Malone, of Greenfield: for Auditor, Henry E. Turner, of Maiden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
HIGH WINDS
 STOP FLIGHTS Neither Wright Nor Curtis Will Take Foolish
 Chance One Phase of Hudson-Fultou Celebration Not Likely
 to Be Realized
Special from United Press,


 New York. Oct. 2.-The millions of people in New York are gazing up att the sky scrapers to-day to observe thel direction of the wind by the high fownl flags all anxious to know if Wilbur Wright or Glenn Curtiss will be ablet to fly about the harbor and up tha river. '-1-, From his aeroplane shed on Cover; nors Island Wilbur Wright declared that the high wind raging to-day gaveh no signs of abating and that he didl not think it would be safe~to attempt, a flight to-day It is confidently believed that the Wright flight in New York, when made. will be g. record breaker. q do [ not make exhibition flights for mon- ey, he declared to-day. "But this Hudson-Fulton Celebration is for fine commemoration of just such mechanf- cal endeavors as those of my brother and myself. and so am going to try to do something big. It is hardly be- lieved Curtiss will fly at all. He is under contract to appear in St. Louis Tuesday and must leave tonight to get his aeroplane tuned up there for that flight" Wright to-day talked at some Ieneff1 on the theme of aviation declaring the { New York public reminded hin, of the ancient Romans who loved to see someone killed. 'T have some wears | yet to live" he said, land I am pofnei to take no unnecessary chances | am not flying for sport, but for scientific3 research. l intend taking no foolish chance for anyone at any time"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
MILLlONAIRES IN
 TURF SCANDALS,
Startling Revelations Look, ed for When Sealed Indicf-
 ments Are Public
GOV. HUGHES IN TOUCH
Special from United Press. 1,

Especial from United Press.)
 New York; Oct. 2.-When the sealed indictments that were returned by the Queens County Grand Jury in Brook lyn are made public it Is believed to- day that one of the biggest turf scan dals in years will be uncovered and that several naillionaires and high po- trial.
 Wild rumors as to the identity of the men indicted in the anti-gann bling war last night fill the Brooklyn court house to-day but Assistant District Attorney Elder, in charge of the race track prosecutions. positively refuses to discuss the indictments until they are made public in court.
 It is also declared that some of the indictments which were found were destroyed by the Grand Jury on the grounds that it would be more harm full than beneficial at this time to in dict the men higher up'' Governor Hughes is said to be taking an active interest in the war instituted in Brooklyn and is keeping in close tuoch with every move.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Ethel M Morris, daughter of Harbormaster Charles H. Morris has taken charge of the music department of the Grant stores Miss Morris is thoroughly equipped musician and will gladly assist her friends who may desire information of the best things in the musical world.
 MT. Louis Schmitt, a large property owner at the foot of Penfield avenue Fairfield Beach, as well as heavily interested in Danbury- real estate has recently purchased from MT. Flint, the Hotel Audic property, and contem- plates many improvements including a sea wall in front of this as well as his owp home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
E. G. LEWIS HAS NEW EDUCATIONAL AND
 SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

E. G. Lewis, the versatile son of Rev. William H. Eewis, rector of St. John's church, this city, has devised a com. bined form of correspondence school subscription agency, and chapter house for women that is inviting the admira- ton of publishers. He has formed the American Women's League. A condi- tion of joining the league Is to sell $52 worth of any magazine. A club house will be built for any group of women who will pool their subscriptions in a sufficient amount to warrant the ,ex- penditure. It is said that a nuraber of these club houses have already been built.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
EDISON WARNER AND
 ROBERT T. WALDORF
 SEEKING DIVORCE
Former Alleges that Wife Deserted Him and Latter Claims Commission of Serio11s Offense.

? Edson Warner of this city, has brought suit in the Superior court against his wife, Rosa B. Pacey War ner, of Spokane, Washington, alleging desertion. The couple were married Sept. 6, 1892, and the desertion is al- legged Aug. g, 1906.
 Infidelity is alleged by Robert T. Waldorf, a resident of this city, who has instituted divorce proceedings against his wife, Clara Adler Wal dorf, of Ashville, N. c. One James Ludford of Ashville, and other parties unknown to the plaintiff are named as the correspondents. The couple were married Oct. 22 1904 The all legged acts are said to have been com mitted between January, 1905, and Sep tember 1909
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 IN CELEBRATION
IArnny of Them, 5oo,ooo, Par ticipate in Hudson-Fulton
 Carnival Today
PAGEANTS IN 46 PARKS
Special from United Press.)

New York. oct. 2.-An army of
 -scIool children. half million strong. Iparticipated to-day in the great chill tdren's festivals that are part of the tEIudson- Fulton carnival. These chil- dren's festivals and the illuminated carnival parade tonight make up the I big features in to-day's program.
 The children's historical pageants, commemorative of the days Of Hudson | and Fulton, were held in 46 different Eparks throughout the city so that all EOf< New York might have a vie- More tff1an 50,000 of the children were in cos tune.
 The most impressive portions of the lceremonieS in which the children parti- 1cipated was the swearing of allegiance Ito the flag by a host of little ones. To-day's festivities practically end the Hud son. Fulton Celebration in New York city. the pageant moving to the upper river towns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
MINNESOTA CREW
 BEATS LOUISIANA

New York. Oct. 2.-Thetwelve-oared cutter crew of the battleship Minne- sota to-day wrested the Battenburg Racing Cup from the battleship Louis jana in an exciting race over a three mile course on the Hudson where the international battleship fleet is an Ichcred The twelve-oared cutter of the British warship Drake finished a bad third in the three boat race. To- days is the 9th race for the trophy which was given to the enlisted men of the Atlantic fleet by the crews of the cruisers that visited the United States in 1895, under Commander Prince Louis of Battenburg
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
FAVOR ALDERMAN MAHONEY FOR A
 DENOMINATION

At a meeting of the Young Mems Democratic club of the Second District held on Thursday night at 65| Railroad avenue a committee was elected which is to select a delegate ticket for the next democratic convention. The com mittee will report to the meeting next Tuesday night. The chairman of the meeting was Patrick Sullivan. The ticket chosen will be the one in which Alderman Daniel Mahoney will be in- tereSted in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
ORIGINATOR OF
 ENVELOPE GAME
 HAS SIX COUNTS
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford Oct. 2.-Charged with theft Jazie H. Livingston, who the po- lice claim is the originator of the 3en- ve1ope' game, was arraigned in the city court this morning and his case was continued until Tuesday under a bond of $2,50O. There are six counts against the prisoner, four of them charging him with theft of $20 each from girl cashiers and two charging him with attempted theft. The al- legged crimes date from September 22 1908 to October 1st. When arraign- ed he declined to enter a plea and asked for an opportunity to engage counsel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
TOM THUMBS OLD HOME PASSING TO
 WOMAN MORTGAGEE

The Tom Tmurb property at North avenue and Main street. has again come into public attention. Geor- gianna M. Patterson, who obtained a foreclosure judgment in the Superior court some time ago, has instituted proceedings against Giovannia Capoz- zielli. Deputy Sheriff Peter Doofan served the papers. The property is that in which Tom Thumb, the famous protege of the greatest snowman on earth, P. T. Barnum, made his home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
ROTTERDAM IS
 AGROUND HEADED
 TOWARDS NEW YORK

Special from United Press.)
 Rotterdam, Oct. 2.-The steamer Rot terdam of the Holland-American Line which sailed to-day for New York with a complement of passengers and full freight is aground in the river off Maassluis, ten miles from here. Tugs are en route to the scene and it is expected she will be foated at high tide and proceed.
 It is not believed the steamer is damaged. Fog is given as the req son for the mishap, the steamer get ting out of her course.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
DISASTROUS WRECK
 ON CENTRAL ROAD
(Snecial from United Press. ,

ISpGCldI ITOIn UIIIl6u TT1ES.J
 Winsted, Oct. 2-Traffic on the Cen tral New England Railway was tied up from 10 o'clock last night until 8 A. M. to-day as result of head-on collision of two extra freight trains about a mile west of Lloyd's Neck, supposed to have been caused by a misinterpretation of orders The To- conlotives were practically demolished and twenty-five freight cars derailed nine of which were reduced to kind ling.
 Engineers Kelly of Canaan and Marcy of Maybrook. N r., escaped death by junlDing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
Prominent Barber, Manager of Atlan-
 tic Hotel TonsoriaI ParIors

for the next five years will be made while it is in session. MT Finnell at tends the session as a delegate from Connecticut. He is member of Local 2S8 of this city ana it is quite an hon or to be sent to the big convention where there will be in the neighbor- hood of 1000 delegates. MT. Finnell is a former secretary of the union and is thoroughly conversant with the con- Gitions of the organization and it's laws.
 He will join the New England dele gation composed of AZ delegates at Greenfield, Mass, tomorrow and the party will make the trip to Milwaukee by special car. The convention will open Tuesday, Oct. 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
Delegate to the
 Barbers' Convention
M. c. Finnen Will Represent Connecticut at Session in
 Milwaukee.

Michael c. Ffnnell, manager of the Atlantic Hotel Barber shop leaves this city tomorrow for Milwaukee, Wis, to attend the 18th convention of the Journeyrnen Barbers' International Union of North America. The con- vention meets every five years and it is a most important sesison as all the laws to govern the organization
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
Robert w. Read Weeds
 Miss Maiiorie Rossite1

The wedding of MT. Robert W. Read of this city, son of MT. F. W. Read, of the Read Carpet Company, to Miss Marjorie Rossiter of Brooklyn, took place to-day at the country residence of the brides father, at Stony Brook near Port Jefferson, I. I. He is MT. Clinton L. Rossiter. vice president of the Long Island Trust Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
IN JEALOUS ANGER KILLS SWEETHEART
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Oct. 2.-In fit of jealous anger Charles Miller, fl, early to-day shot and killed Phoebe Armstrong. 28 He forced his way into the girls room shortly after a. m., shot her over the right eye and then sent two bullets into his own brain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

Thirty hunters who took out H- censes to-day, making a total of 2SO hunters of this city who are going after game with dogs and guns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

Flora B. warren. widow of Ed 1s1und Warren. the deceased silver pfateE was to-day appointed adminis- tratrix of his estate w. Robert Clark and c. s, cole were appointed ap- praiser4 of tbe este
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

How Polar. explorers replied to [ inc United Press inquiries as to whether they believed the North Pole discovery claims of pr. Fred Z erick A. Cook.
 AMERICANS:
 Mayor General A. w. Greeley .sYes.''
 Rear Admiral George W. Mel vi1le-.I doubt it"
 Anthony F'iala-''Undoubtedl
 Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley-"No doubt about it,
 ENGLISHMEN:
 l.. c. Bernaciche-"I am unde-
 Sir George Nares-"I want more proof"
 It. Earnest shackleton-'Unde-
 Robert F. scott-"can't say yes B pASDg: NJ se',
 Captain Otto Sverdrup-"Cook's claims are genuine
 Commander Hovgaard-s'Yes.''
 SWISS:
 pr. Deauervan-"Cook's story is satisfactory. 2 New York. Oct. 2.-In view of the reports regarding the ac- ceptance of pr. Frederick A. Cook S North Pole discovery claims by polar explorers, the United Press yesterday sent inquiries by cable and telegraph to the worlds leading Arctic and An tarctic explorers. Some of the replies were not received until to-day. The foregoing is a summary of the replies. Of the eleven replies received, onfS one, that of Rear Admiral George w Melville. casts doubt upon the Ameri can's explorers achievement. '.Possi- bly, yes, probably mo-" was the langu. age of his reply. which shows that the Admiral is less skeptical than he was at the outset when he seriously called In question all of pr. Cooks state ment. The replies of the four Englishmen were all non-comnittal, which accord Ing to the American view. is strictly In keeping with the jealous efforts the have been making to dis cover the pole themselves. sa It was expected from the first that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

The details for the annual ball of the Letter Carriers Sick Benefit Asso- citation will be perfected this evening at Main and Elm streets The mem bers of the Ladies' Auxiliary will meet with the carriers. The ball will be held in Eagles hall, Nov. 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

of Columbus The representatives to the Bridgeport Chapter are requested to meet this
 evening at the Chapter House, to relieve tickets for the Field Day Ex- ercises. Per order, Committee. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS cure bn-. iousness and constipation. Follow ths direction. U12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk. 416 Warner Building.
 IH2s If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

PREVENTING Mimeoeraphinx Notary Public. Sears. 10S Meigs Bldg.
 F IT tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

WANTED.-Teacher for. Carpenters Apprentice Class. Man of high mor- al character who understands plans and can lay out structural and
 bench work. Y. M. e. A., Secretary Holmes. G a*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-02

WANTED.-An experienced chamber
 maid. Apply Windsor Hotel. a'p
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-12-02
DAHO's TWO BIG SENATORS.

1t is almost much Of political personal pride that
the Recorder takes in the high standing of Idaho the United
States senate Idaho has two senator's who have been selected
by the people at large both nominated in the state
venon and the nomination ratified by the legislature
stand at the top Of the ladder for all that up
strong capable, peopeservng senator They Of different
types it true; Hepburn the intellectual machine
with spine stiff the Washington monument and the
power for giving and taking edgehammer blows that has
made HIM Of the abes ebates the floor
Borah, approachabe perhaps prone all
in their mood but with Of power that
isn't always apparent until studies resuts-no state
better served than Idaho the United States Senate
state perhaps well off, Money did buy way
ofce the people had the chance to choose the cody calmly
and they did Understandings Idaho doesn't fear that
senator's going to throw her down. by catering any
fuence whasoever corporations combinations everything
that might influence smaller men, might rot thousand times
over before Idaho would be betrayed.
Idaho can count being in the imegh in the coming
sion Of Congress-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-12-02
GIVE US BACK OUR LANDS.

The editor of the Recorder recently addressed open
ter to Golfers Weekly setting forth the for the
of the people of Idaho against the forest reserve he
letter may be pubshed for Golfers is almost open
rectlon as 1t strong and energetic making any fight it
eves to be worth while The people Of Idaho and probably
all the states similarly situated do not object conserving the
forests or the water power the COAL any the great
tonal resources; indeed there willing have
these good things Of earth made subject the peoples needs
not to the individual caprice But Idaho has well
million OF acres OF good school land tied up the forest
serve and can't get postage stamp OF it, and the
state has been deprived Of selection Of hundreds of thousands
o. acres OF grant land that implicitly 70 rirs
ism question of ayng ourselves with either Banger or
Pnchot or making against the other of the
daho occupies third SIDE and is at present being bueed by
both the others in their battle.
Il the forestry bureau will release all the Idaho lands and
give Idaho the rights that hers either by by
plcaton the Balnge Pnchot fued itself
bitter end
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-12-02
FREIGHT RATES.

1t easy say academic way, that the country is
paying too high freghts And indeed is tempted to be-
heve that the main tregh not fair; that pay
much others too little and that they need adjustment The
trying eoua rates for equal
the large shipper and the small shipper alike Largely
matter OF comparative rather than actual injustice If injustice
at all And it's pretty hard for all the interested parties
to get together what is fair If hay pays little
hogs may pay too muc if coal goes be
too hgb and the man will NOT willingly olive nm
his snap will the ghpriced shipper willingly pay the
apparently excessive tariff If could all eliminate
setlsness, perhaps could get equal justice from the
railroads, and all would be well.
The question Of what equitable traffic hard
answer satisfactorily to the thoughtful mind 1t is the whole
sum OF lot Of things that may not appear the surface For
instance Two engines went INTO the ditch at Med
bury the other day They damaged several thousands
dollars; and two three OF freight entirely demolished
But almost the whole road was tied up for hours and the
traffic dsorganized for several days What did The
recorder doesn't know but 1t would make mighty big hole
III even millionaire bank roll to pay the wages and the
traffic lost because of the delay this has to be chaged
into the railroad balance for the whole year And there may
De oher accidents TO pay Tor too The railroad put an extra
coach to the Wood River branch last year, before the
traffic really needed it. The extra coal alone hauling
car up and back to nothing OF the extra engine
track and the of the car cost $50 day of big
freight engines the main line, 30 coal
day. one fireman recently shOveng ~ tons of coal single
whole carload fed into the roaring furnace the
Of the train And these but of the things
sidered
It has been said that idaho railroad commission
One railroad before the state legislature said that it
would good thing that it WASH the known but be nm
Known that they they ID have the commits
sion early the game, and know what going do than
to start bio things and have neyanond Commission hra
IN the middle Of their work Other railroad authorities
bought commission fatal thing to the railroad development
Il the state But whenever the time that the people
must have large measure Of state CONTROL it should be
with such spirit of fairness would really seek to know the
'ther side OF the question: and deal justly Just now
ION OF Idaho is ardenty longing for one two half
Jew roads Ii COMMISSION would help them to build we'd be
or calling special election and eecting commission
utonal or not If commission would check their coming
We go cunning Tor the Legislative indictments who would
ablsh it. and we probably get them But it, when the
question comes upf ever does the state honest
nough TO be just the railroads will lose rights the
vii lose no railroad building that would have DONE I'M
er any conditions whatever and the people will get
tucker justice than they have been anticipating.