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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
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 States Attorney Judson in his argu- ment today started with the less inn portant charge against the men, that of theft. It had been shown that they stole her trunks and belongings and a bank book and draft check. Both counsel virtually admitted that the woman was led to Fairfield where the assault was made. I want to remind you that the pocketbook which the woman held was found in the posses sion of Laski, showing concerted ac- tion on the part of both men.
 There is no doubt as to the cuipabil- 1ty of each of the men on the robbery charge. Ut is on the third count, that of assault with intent to murder, that the counsel for the accused take is- sue. That these men committed the robbery they practically admit. With /all the ingenuinity that the human miEd may invent these men conduct ed this woman from her home in Chi copee to Fairfield.
 After the crime was committed they went back to our sister state in full confidence that the tale never would be told.
 The winter would never follow them with an accusation. The secret was sealed in the well, until the opening of the Spring, when some Wanderer would make the discovery, then the
  plea has been made that Laski is not as guiity as Mar5ck.' The state claims tbat he is, in so far as it was their intention to kill Miss. Moskil. Let us commence in Austria where these two men were born and brought up. They were probably in perfect sympathy till they grew up into manhood. In ma ture years they moved to Massachu- sets, where later they met Annie Mos kill
 She saw them always together. Laski knew that Marock was @ mar ried man, and knew that his inten- tions towards Miss Moskil were to far, when Miss Moskil asked him about the alleged property as spoken of in the forged letters from Marock' S mother in the old country, to say to Miss Moskil that Marock was all that be claimed to be, knowing that he was married and had no property in the old country.
 Itwas the carrying out of scheme which required two to work, and in which both of them would be bene- Eted, if successful. Why did Marock not marry in Worcester?
 It.was because he desired to escape be.ng charged with the crime of bigamy. Everywhere we find Laski He is helping carry the trunk from Chicopee to Springfield, from that place to Bridgeport.
 When Marock and Miss Moskil left Chicopee it was to go to South Am boy, N. J., where they were to build a little home on the money that both had saved At Springfield Laski told Miss Moskil that it was of special in- terest to him that he get off at Bridgeport and go to Fairfield to get money from relatives there. Why did Laski accompany the two on all their
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
MAROCK GETS 40 YEARS;
 LASKI, 30 YEARS

journeys? Is it not customary for bridal parties to go alone on such journeys.
 No. Laski had a purpose. and that purpose was to aid Marock to do .GWay with Miss Moskil, and then to go wherever they desired. .@Iney left the woman all day in the Bridgeport sta tion. For what reason. They want ed to get her Gloney. to find out where she kept it. They kept away from her, planning as to how they could get it. Later they resolved upon the scheme of betting that Marock had more money than she, but she proved too willy for them. When in Fair field, all the wey up that hill covered with snow, Laski said to Miss Mosl1il that there was only a little further walk, leading her on to accomplI7 II their purpose. They took her to the well, which was known to Laski. and for that matter probably to Marock, as he had paid a visit to that locality only about three months before. Coun- sel for the two men say that she fell into the we'll. How can they account for her hat. huff and umbrella? The only way Marock could be safe from the law after he had married this wo- man, was to do away with her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
GILBERT WILLS $35,OOO
 ESTATE TO MANY

The will Of the late Charlotte Gilbert was admitted to probate today. Her nieces, Louise F. Alderman of Hack ensack, N. J., and Carrie Hall of Stratford, are made the residuary ieg- atees and also receive special bepuests. The bequests are 5000 to Louise F. Alderman, and also piece of land at 104 Euclid avenue. Hackensack. N. J.; S5,0O0 to Carrie Hall of Stratford; s5.- 900 in trust for the care and support of Graham Roberts, a nephew. the same to go to Charlotte Elwood Of Stratford at his decease: s1.000 to Charlotte A. Moore of Bridgeport; t5,- 900 to Charles S. Allen of New RO- chelle, N. r.; $3.000 to William P. AL len of this city; $500 to her friend, Nel- lie Staples Mallette of Tashua; $1,000 to Grace NJ. Betts of Hackensack. N. J.; and $1,000 to her friend. Georgia Valley, of Jersey City.
 Thomas J. Alderman of New Jersey, and Edson W. Hall of Stratford, quaI- flied as executors. The appraisers ap- pointed are F. W. Marsh. D. Fairchild Wheeler. and Charles A. Nichols.
 The deceased was life long resi- dent of this city and lived at BPS State street. The estate is valued at s35,0O0 For many years she conducted mil linery and notion store here and once owned the property In State street now occupied by the building of the Bridge port Trust Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
ALLDS RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT
 PROTEIN OF NEW YORK SENATE

Littleton argued that he would show that Aids had worked for legis- lation that was inimical to the bridge comb ination. Letters from w. A. Smith, chairman of the County Repub- lican Committee to Senator Platt, ask ing aid in defeating the Stevens-Mal- by bill. which was opposed by the bridge people, were introduced with a telegram from Platt to Aids ordering the legislation defeated.
 Littleton outlined the pooling agree ment to fix bridge rates in the state and said that the items appearing in bridge contracts as engineering" were the sums set apart for the local offi- cials who permitted the footing.
 'Now sirs,'' said Littleton, ''I ask if Senator Aids opposed the bridge bill in 1901 because Hiram G. Moe handed him $10O0 or because he received the letters I have read from Senator Plat, the recognized Republican leader in the state at that time?'
 Littleton closed with an impassion- ed appeal for fair treatment for Aids and a declaration of war to the knife against Conger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
TO MAKE GAYNOR PRESIDENTIAL
 CANDIDATE
Corners Charges Monied Democrats With Such a
 Scheme
Special from United Press.)


 Albany, Feb. 23.-Albany resounds with the whirr of the political grind stone today as the combination of Tammany leaders, Kings County, and few upstate Democrats work with a will putting keen cutting edge on the axe with which to Top off the head of William J. Corners, chairman of the Democratic State Committee.
 While the axe is being prepared, the Corners adherents are telling tale of one of the most peculiar political deals in the history of New York State.
 The Corners men say that the so- called new Democracy, the organization formed as the result of many confer ences between the moneyed men who ran the state Democracy in the good old days of Cleveland and Hill is sac rificing Corners to make capital for the next National campaign. They do not want the Buffalo leader. They want a man who will recognize their inherited rights as party leaders, who will support their candidate for gov ernor next fall and who will help swing the New York delegation to the National Convention of 1912 in line for the man the old time leaders think ought to make the fight. This is the Corners end of the story. There is a complete agreement between the so-
 
 York and New Jersey, the Corners men say, to relegate to the rear the men who have been in control of the Dem ocracy since 1896 and to place in the saddle again a combination of Illi- nois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Oregon California and New York Democrats, who, working. with the southern leaders, will be abe to dictate nominations for the National ticket of a character to receive the support of the big business interests which has been missing since Byran snatched the nomination in 1896 from "Silver Dick" Bland.
 In order to bring about this state of affairs Corners is to be deposed his friends here claim. His successor will possibly be John A. Dix, the candidate of Tammany Hall. Then New York will, if the program is carried out start a movement for the nomination of Mayor William Gaynor of New York for President. This movement is to head off the agitation of either Jud- son Harmon of Ohio, or Governor Thomas Marshall, of Indiana, as the bearer of the Democracy in the next National election
 Harmon is to run for Governor of Ohio this fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
GERM DESTROYERS SWOOP
 DOWN ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FATHER AND SON INCLUDED IN ROSTER OF NEW
 SCARLET FEVER CASES
Health Authorities Investigating Reported Tearing Down
 of Yellow Pacard-Fiye Gases Disclosed Early Today

With the reporting of five new cases of scarlet fever on the opening of the Board of Health rooms this morning, the health authorities continued the work of fumigation of schools, and wis iting of school children reported as absent from school while the medical inspection was in progress. Regard less of expense. the work will be pros- ecuted throughout the remainder of the week.
 It is expected that before Monday the many hundreds of school children not present when the school inspec- tions were made will have been visited at their homes, and that all pubic schools and many parochial and other private educational institutions will have been fumigated. Half dozen extra men are already working with the health authorities, and this num- Der may be increased if it is found the fumigation is not progressing rap fly enough.
 The most striking case of violation of quarantine that has been repor ted to the health authorities came to light today, and an investigation has been inst -uted that may result in arrests. In the family of John Marcowicz. 36 Johnson street. Dr. James E. Hair dis covered a well developed case of scar let fever, a child. He made report of the case to the health office yesterday and Inspector Lynch posted the yellow sign. Today Dr. Hair found the sign was gone. He instituted an inquiry and reported to the Board of Health the absence of the quarantine precau- tions. The Board of Health will turn over the name of the guilty person, if they can ascertain it, to the prosecut- ing authorities and seek to have an arrest made. A fine of $100 is pro- vided.
 New cases reported today include those of father and son in Bunnell street; one of a child of five in Pleas ant street, one of a High School stu dent living in Lenox avenue, and one of an infant in Caroline street. An epidemic of whooping cough has been found in the vicinity of Washington school. PeQuonnock street. The other contagious diseases are not found in numbers unusual for this period of the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
BROWN OF NEBRASKA
 ROOMS INCOME TAX
For More Than Hundred Years Congress Exercised Right to Levy on Swollen Fortunes.
(Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press
 Washington, Feb. 23.-Attacks on the income tax amendment by Governor Hughes of New York and others were met by Senator Norris Brown, (Repub- lican, Nebraska), author of the mea- sure, in the Senate today. He called attention to the fact that during more than 100 years Congress had the right to tax incomes but there was never an attempt made to tax the states out of existence as the governor of New York feared.
 Brown declared the income tax amendment should be ratified by the states for reasons-because it re- stores to the National government a power possessed and exercise at vari- ous times for more than hundred years; because it confers a power now enjoyed by every sovereign nation in the world; because in times of peace it may become necessary for the gen. eral welfare; because in National emer- gency it may become necessary to the life of the nation.
 He insisted that the amendment will not modify the relation today existing between the states and the government The Senator said that even if the proposed amendment would confer on the government right to tax incomes from state and municipal parties, it should be adopted.
 "There is a somewhat enthusiastic sentiment abroad in our land" said Brown, 'tthat the burdens of the gov- ernnent should be borne by every body in proportion to their ability to bear them, without regard to whether these abilities acrue from Investments in farm lands or railroad stocks or state bonds.
 eff New York regrets the income tax" Brown declared. 'it is because she is opposed to a tax on incomes at any time and not because she is afraid he~ borrowing capacity would be im- Daired.''
 If the states were ever to be des- troyed by Congress the lack of Federal power to tax incomes would not save them, he said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Deaths and Funerals


 The many friends of c. Louis Alten- brandt. formerly connected with the Hanke Hat Co.,. 1852 Main street, were pained to learn of his death in Bing- hamton, N. Y. and burial yesterday in Danbury, Conn. Mr. Altenbrandt was 47 years of age. For five years he was the practical natter of the Hanke Company, leaving this city about six years ago. He formed widespread acquaintance here. living at 197 Fair field avenue. A week ago while at Bin nghamton. N. Y.. MT. Altenbrandt was stricken with pneumonia. and he failed steadily. He is survived by his widow, in charge of the sales depart
 nent of Gottlieb & German Co.,. his mother. a sister, Mrs. W. Blodgett of Trenton. N. J.. and two brothers, E. l.. Altenbra ndt. now in the West, and Abraham Altenbrandt. a milliner in South Norwalk. He was a native of Danbury where interment was made in the family plot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Albany, Feb. 23.-As the opening gun of his battle to disprove the charges Of Senator Ben Conger that on April g, 1901, he accepted a bribe of $1.000 to influence his action on pending highway legislation Senator Jotham F. Aids today resigned as president pro-tem of the State Senate when the Senate resumed it's bribery investiga- tion. Martin w. Littleton, counsel for Aids, announced the resignation of his client, in his opening statement for the defense.
 Tn his resignation Alld set forth that having been elected president of the Senate by the Republican members he would embarrass them as well as him. self by continuing in office. Littleton said that Allds' res5gning relieved the situation by placing both Conger and Aids on the same footing.
 Littleton said that the defense will prove that the Congers were connected with the interests which were "prac- ticing the greatest system of swindling and footing that was ever spread over the State.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
MRS. FORE RESIGNS SECRETARYSHlP
Executive Meeting of Di- rectors of Anti -Tuberculo- sis Association Today.

At an executive meeting of the board of directors of the Fairfield County Anti-Tuberculosis Association held in the Stratfe1d this afternoon. Mrs. M: H. Ford, recording secretary. resigned the secretaryship. Mrs. Ford's resig- naticn was presented in a letter in which she stated that she was too deeply interested in the welfare of the association to accept a position to which she felt she could not do full justice.
 She became the recording secretary when F. w. Post was employed by the association as it's secretary with offices in the Police and Charities building. Mrs. Ford was not called upon during his occupancy of the secretaryship to perform the routine work that has since attached to the place. Mrs. Ford explained that the press of other duties was so great she had not the time to give to the secretaryship, but added that she would gladly continue to be a director of the association and to lend her best efforts for the futuI e of the organization.
 Former Secretary Post recently left the seeretaryship to accept a position in Hartford. whence he came to this city shortly after the Fairfield County AntiTuberculosis League was form od
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Crockery 6 Housewares have moved to the fourth floor.

We have given to crockery and housewares to lamps and cut glass and all such merchandise and splendid quarters the fourth 1oor
 They get more room there than ever they have had There is plenty of the clear light of day. The quarters are in every way cheery and pleasant.
 It will take day two to get entirely 'set to rights but you need fear delay in securing exactly what you wish in the meantime
 Changes are planned in the basement; changes that will be of interest to everybody who enjoys the good things that served in the Rowland lunch room We'll tell of them in detail as possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
DIED.

 RILEY-In this city, Feb. 22,' 1910, Nicholas Riley, aged 35 years, z months, p days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No, ,/309 Grand street on Thursday, Feb. 24th. at 8:3e a. m. and from St. Patrick 8 church at o'clock. Internent in St. Michaeps cemetery. a. BOHAN.-In this city, Feb. 23, 1910 Michael Rohan.
 Friends Ire invited ito attend the funeral from his late sidence. No 1924 Railfoad avenue, on Friday, Febl p. at 8.30 a. m., and from St. Peter church at a. m.
 --Interment at St MichaePs ceme- tery B 23 b D CLARK.-In Nichols, Trun1bull Ct, Feb. 22, 1910, Caroline Lyon Clark, widow of Nathan J. Clark, aged 50 years. 3 months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. Mich ols, on Friday. Feb. 25th inst, at 2:30 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Nichols cemetery. O'CONNEIlL-In Noroton, Conn, Feb. p. 1910, Timothy O'Connell, aged S3 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his son. in-law Wm. H. Christiansen, 66 San- ford avenue on Friday Feb. 18th at S:30 a. m. and from St. Augustine's s church a. 9 a. m. Interment at Colechester, Conn. 23 b*p sAUNDERSEIn this city, Feb. g., 1909, Charles Saunders.
 Friends are invited to attend me funeral at his late residence. So. 106 Linen avenue, on Thurs lay. Feb. 24, at S:30 a. m. and from St., Augustine's church, at 3 a. m1>4
 -inteT7nent at St. Michael's cemetery B 22 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Could Prove It.

A few days ago an alderman was glancing over the register at one of the local hotels to see if friend of his was registered there. Near him stood man who was holding on to the desk for dear life in semisuccess- full attempt to maintain his balance.
 "I s-s'pose you think I'm drunk ?" said the stranger, looking belligerently at the alderman.
 ''No; not in the least.' replied the alderman, anxious to avoid the possi- bility of a row.
 "Well, you'd know I was if let go this desk" answered the man.-New- ark Star.
 LaGrippe pains that pervade the entire system, LaGrippe coughs that rack and strain, are quickly cured by Fcley's Honey and Tar. Is mildly laxative, safe and certain in results. |. E. Brill. local agent. SIS ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
"A Nine Days Wonder"

The memorable reign of Lady Jane Grey is said to have given rise to the phrase "A nine days wonder" Lady Jane was proclaimed queen of Eng land July TO- 1858. four days after the death of Edward VI. After the lapse of a period of nine days, on July 19. she relinquished her title to the crown. thus terminating her reign in the short space of a week and a half. A noted English historian says. Thus we come to the end of the diary of that short and troubled reign that from it's length is said to have given rise to the now GG20) popular phrase, A nine days wonder.'''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Surprise In Honor of
 Hiss Anna Evans

A pleasant surprise party was given last evening at the residence of Mrs. H. Miller of Island Brook avenue. in honor of Miss Anna Evans of South Manchester. Conn. The evening was spent in games. music and vocal selec- tions Miniature silk flags were dis- tributed as favors in honor of Wash ington's birthday. Among those pres ent were: Miss Anna Evans Mir. and Mrs. H. Miller, Mrs. Olsen Susie Me- Laughlin Frances Phifer Ella Wolfe, Sohnia Wolfe. Martha Walker. Elea- nor Sexton, Tillie Ventulette. Florence Fanley Sarah Hanley. Mir. Hanley
 MT and Mrs. Lewis and dauehter Edna, Allen Miller. Howard Bean, John Waiser Ida Begelsp' ker, William Dorsey, Archie Peters, Wallace Taylor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
OYSTERMEN TO
 HAVE HEARING ON
 PURE FOOD LAW

Washington, Feb. 23.-It is announc- ed that the pure food authorities of the agricultural department will give a. hearing to the Connecticut Oystermen on March 21, with a view to arriving at an understanding of what the oys- termen can do without violating the pure food law, as some of them are alleged to have done recently, ship ments Of their oysters having been seied in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
R. R. CONDUCTORS
 EXPECT REPLY TO
 WAGE DEMAND
Especial from United Press.)

New Haven, Feb. 23.-This after noon l.. E. Sheppard, senior vice. president of the Order of Railroad Conductors stated that General Man. ager Higgins of the New Haven road had not yet given a reply to the de- mands of the conductors and train- men for an increase in wages but would do so before the end of the day. MT. Sheppard would not say what would happen if the road turn ed down the demands of the con- ductorS and trainmen.
 As to the probability of a strike, he said that was further than he and the committee that has been confer ring with Higgins had gone in~o the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
MAROK'S DEFENDER
 TO MARRY SOON

A marriage license has been issued to Attorney Irving Bison and Miss Marie Nebenzahl aged 20, of this city The bride is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Nebenzahl owners of the Hancock avenue dry goods emporium. Attorney Bison, who recently came
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes thein.-Joubert.
"chinescv Gordon.

It was there that 1 saw General Gordon for the only time. He was curiously Nstiess looking. nervous lit- tie man, with a sort of furtive look and expression as if he always antici- pated something unpleasant. He was not agreeable or encouraging, and he gave very little outward evidence or the power and influence he possessed He spoke little aud seemed bored when he was addressed or asked any ques- tion,-Lady St. Helier's Memoirs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
Monev In Movino Pictures.

q am going to embark in some sort of business and want to know whether you think there Is much money in moving pictures?''
 '"There was for fellow who moved a half doze.! of ours." said the flat dweller. ''He charged us $10."-St. Louis Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
COAL DUST ExPLODES
 IN MINE; KILLS MAN
Especial from United Press. )

plosion of dust in the mine of the Iron Mountain Coal company, three miles south of this place, today, causing fa- tai injury to one man. Owen Gibbs Only one man had gone into the mine. Gibbs is so badly burned that he can not recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
NEW RITUAL FOR EAGLES.

Bridgeport. Aerie of Eagles is mak- ing special effort to entertain dalega- tions from New Haven. Stamford, and Waterbury next Sunday when the new ritual of the order will be exemplified by the local degree team upon a class of 40 candidates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-23
GOV. WEEKS NOT
 CANDIDATE FOR
 ANY OFFICE
fSne,.ial fron united l,ress

Especial from United i'ress)
 New Haven, Feb. Ex-Governor Weeks was in town today and paid calls to his many friends here and d S. cussed politics. Concerning his own ambitions the Governor said:
 .T am not a candidate for any of flee either Congressional or Guberna- torial'