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had been placed on the window sill Of
Schenk's room. Miss Evans said that
Mrs. Sehenk and the detective had a
private conference that day and that
an apparent intimacy rapidly develop
"Mrs. Schenk would walk with her
arm around Mrs. Klein's shoulders -
said the witness. "Once when I ran
onto them they stopped talking until I
left's
The detective, according to Miss
Evans testimony, cultivated Mrs.
Schenk at every opportunity.
Zone night, before we went to the
hospital" Miss Evans said, Mrs.
Schenk said her husbands relatives
were conspiring to get him away from
her. She said to me, The minute
breath is out of his body, I want you
to get his keys for me- %
Mrs. Schenk once said she didn't
care for her husband. She said he was
too old. She liked younger men. All
he thought about was business. She
liked society and society men,
During the nurses testimony, Mrs.
Schenk displayed an active interest,
continually making suggestions to her
attorneys.
There are a good many things
worse than dying Mrs. Schenk is
said to have replied when Miss Evans
referred sympathetically to the for
tune teller's prediction Of Schenk's
approaching end.
Miss Evans cross examination was
then begun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
SWEETHEART'S RING
AND PURSE CAUSE
ARREST OF HURLEY

tory floor he was in the act of re-
moving his sweetheart's ring from his
left finger. He showed to the court
how tightly the ring fits. and how 1t
is necessary to twist and work at 1t
several moments before it can be re-
moved.
1t was this simple action that led
to suspicion being cast upon the young
man, and his most valued possession
his sweetheart's ring-was thus the
innocent cause of great trouble for the
young fellow.
But another belonging Of his sweet
hearts led to further trouble. as ,Hur-
ley demonstrated to the court to-
day.
In his coat pocket he carried a lit
tie silver purse belonging to the girl.
When the detective felt of the coat,
it was this object which gave the inn
preston of q silver bar. Thus did
these two little mementoes from the
girl he loves best. make trouble for
Christopher Hurley.
The defence furthermore showed that
thefts Of great quantities Of silver
have been in progress for some time
at the whiting plant. that the pres
ence Of the detectives became known
in the factory. and that 1t was highly
probable, almost unquest1onable, that
the guilty ones had deliberately placed
bar of stolen silver in the pocket
Of the young mans coat. for the pur-
pose of throwing the guilt upon him
and directing suspicion away from the
real culprits.
It was proved that the young fell
lows character was Of the best and
that on a previous occasion when some
silver belonging to the factory came
into his possession by accident. he re-
turned it Of his own accord.
His straigh forward and unvarying
testimony since his arrest. hil good
reputation IN the past. and many 9TH
er circumstances including the fact
that not a particle Of stolen silver was
found in his home. which was search
ed from cellar to roof. all helped to
make a strong case in favor Of the
accused lad. and Judge Foster rem
dered a judgment in the young mans
favor.
The fact that Hurley's arrest was
surprise to the factory management
was brought about through the testi-
mony Of Superintendent Robert w.
Higgins of the Whiting Mfg. Co., who
admitted that the concern was gun
ming for digger game. and that the
thefts covered a long period and a
considerable term.
So reasonable did the theory Of
conspiracy against Hurley appear,
that the court did not hesitate to ac-
cept it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

That his sweetheart's ring and
pocketbook were the innocent causes
which led to the arrest and arraign-
ment Of Christopher Hurley. aged 20.
on the charge of stealing silver from
the Whiting Manufacturing Company,
was the strange fact disclosed in the
city court this morning. and further
more it was strongly intimated that
Hurley was the victim of a cowardly
conspiracy upon the part of the real
cuIprits at the Whiting Company
plant
So strongly were the facts presented
in behalf of the accused boy by his
counsel. Attorney John Pullman. and
SO simply was the chain of circum-
stantial evidence against the boy ex-
planned, that Judge Foster pronounced
the accused not guilty. and wave of
subdued applause passed through the
court room at the Judgment.
During the trial Of the case it was
strongly intimated to the court that
the private detectives who arrested
young Hlrley might have selected him
as a scapegoat because of their two
weeks of fruitless work at the factory,
during all of which time the thefts of
silver steadily continued.
The .mother and sister of the boy
cried with joy when the court pro-
nounced him not guilty. and he was
set free.
The dramatic part played by the
ring and pocketbook of Hurley's 8
sweetheart. and the manner in which
these two little articles led to the un-
fortunate youths arrest and arraign-
ment on the character-wrecking &
charge Of theft, was explained to the
court by the young man himself.
His sweetheart's ring he wears upon
the finger of his left hand. When
at work in the factory he is in the
habit of removing it an0 Aplacing 1t
in his coat pocket. lest some of the
stones, be knocked out Of it while he
is at work.
On Monday morning the private de-
tectives who were spying upon the
company's employees saw young Hur-
ley walk across the floor Of the shop
with his right hand covering his left,
apparently concealing some object
which he placed in the pocket Of his
coat
The detectives went to the coat
rack and felt of the coat pocket.
There was something hard inside it.,
a bar Of silver. the detective sup
posed.
In the city court this morning the
youth demonstrated to the court that
when he was walking across the fac
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
MAYOR BEGINS
HIS WAR UPON
loan SHARKS"
Detectives Putting up Series of
Questions to Various ASSO.
Citations Today

Acting upon the instructions CT
Mayor Edward T. Buckingham and
Superintendent Birmingham, two de-
tectives began to visit the various
loan shark" offices in takn today for
the purpose Of asking, the officials OF
these "companies' a series Of perth
nent questions devised by the mayor.
This is the first step in crusade
which the mayor hopes, will result in
the annihi1ation Of the money-sharks
charge extortionate and rulnous in
terest upon small loans.
Later. it is expected, a series of
prosecutions will follow, based upon
the Connecticut usury law, and
number of complaints which are COM
the money lenders. These complaints
will be turned over to the prosecuting
authorities.
Following is the list of questions
which are being put up to" the loan
men today:
pany and local address?
End. Is the association or com
pany incorporated?
3rd. If so, under laws of what
4th. Has the association or COM
pany branch offices in other cities?
5th. If so, in what cities?
9Th. Is your association or COM
pany connected in any way with any
other company?
7th. What is the name and ad-
dress of your local manager2
8th What rate Of interest on loans
is charged by the association or COM
pany, and when and how payable?
eth. What bonus is charged on
loans?
10th. What security does your as
sociatfon or company require on
loans?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
BIC SUIT over
OWNERSHIP OF
SKY SCRAPER
Especial from United Press }

=
Salem. Jan. 12-Probably the largest
ad damnum case ever tried In Essex
county opened today in the Superior
court before Judge Reynoh. The
amount named In the writ is 81, 500, 900.
The action is one Of contract brought
by Stewart Brown, Of New York city.
against Joseph Fairhall, executor Of
the will of the late John Burnham
Brown. an Ipswich. Mass. million
aire.
The action is one Of contract for
Browns alleged failure to carry out
an agreement to purchase certain
stocks and bonds on New York city
buildings from the plaintiff in 1908.
The plaintiff claims that Brown
agreed to pay the sum Of $1,375.00o in
cash, and the balance in notes to run
three years. The various securities
were sold by auction, the only bid
being that of the defendant for $780,
500 which, less the cost Of sale. $3.50,
was all that the defendant received.
He therefore sues for the difference
between the agreed amount and the
sum of s1.22S.750.
The defendants answer is a general
denial. The stocks and bonds re-
ferred to cover the ownership Of the
IS story modern Office building at
Broadway and Maiden Lane, New
York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
LAD
SHOT in BACK
BY H0LDUP NAM
As James koddo Returned From Social Call
on Miss Fisher HighWayman Ordered
"Hands up,'' and Fired Four Shots

Last night at about II O'Clock, as
James Kodo, a young man Of some
II years, well known about town, son
of Thomas Kodo, a gardner employed
on the famous Cockroft estate at
Saugatuck, left a house on Canal
street, this town, where he had been
making call, he was approached
while on Myrtle avenue, by a highway
man who ordered him to hold up his
hands, and deliver whatever he pos
sessed Of a valuable nature. Instead
OF complying with this command he
took to his heels and started to run
down Myrtle avenue. The highway
man fired four shots at Kodo, some Of
which took effect in the small Of his
back. He fell to the ground, in great
agony and called for help. His cries
were heard by Harry Kane and JOS
eph McGfll, who carried him to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
BALDWIN
N0MINATES TWO
], FOR JUDGES
Especial to the Farm Ter. }


Hartford, Jan. 11.-Senator Bald
win today sent in the name of Judge
Howard B. Scott of Danbury to be
the judge Of the common pleas court,
Fairfield county, civil side, for term
of four years from Jan. 81 next.
Judge Isaac Wolfe to the common
pleas court of New Haven county for
a similar term. Both are re-appoint-
ments and the two incumbents are
Republicans. Their reappointment
represents the view of Cav. Baldwin
that politics shall have no part in
the selection Of members Of the judi
ciary. The appointments were re-
ferred to the committee on executive
nomination.
Senator Fem Of Wethersfield intro
duced in the senate today the So
called Business Mems public utilities
bill. Former Senator Archibald Nc
Neil, Sr., of Bridgeport, occupied the
seat Of honor. the rostrum in the
Senate today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

to teams again and the unexpected
visitors were about to depart, when a
heavy rumble was heard and a great
big four-horse moving van trundled
up.
''Why, what's this for?'' gasped the
aStonished Dunigan.
'Why you telephoned that you
wanted me to move your store" ex-
planned the driver.
That was too much, and the police
were forthwith notified and set to
work upon the case. Mr.. Dunigan
has no idea as to the identity of the
practical joker, nor as to whether
the trick was done for fun, or as re-
venge for some fancied injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
WALL STREET TODAY.

New York, Jan. 12-Opening more
confident tone prevailed in the stock
market at and after the opening, to-
day, and prices in nearly all the ac-s
tive issues ranged higher.
II a. ma. M.-Increased strength
was shown in the last half of the
first hour, prices Of nearly everything
on the list joining in a brisk upward
movement. q
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds steady.
Noon.-The general list continued
strong until late in the forenoon when.
moderate recessions were in order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
DELANEY SUED AS
ADMINISTRATOR

New Haven, Jan. 12-An action for
$4,000 was instituted in behalf of Jo-
hanna Reilly, of this city. against the
estate of the late Nellie V. Van Due
sen of Bridgeport.
Alex L. Delaney. administrator of
the Van Duesen estate. is made the
defendant. 1t is alleged that on Oct.
Is. 1899. the plaintiff loaned to the
deceased $675.12; on May z. 1907, the
sum Of s1.700: Oct. 10, 1908. s1,02.15.
and on June Is, 1909. the sum of
s11S.25.
Nellie Van Duesen died in March.
1910. The plaintiff alleges that the
amounts loaned had never been re-
paid, and sues to recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

plant Of the electric light company
which was near by. DR.. Kyle was
sent for, and after examining the
wounded man, recommended that he
be taken to the hospital in Norwalk,
where he now lies in a precarious con
dition. Up to noon of today no clue
had been obtained leading to an iden-
tification of the man who committed
the murderous assault, although the
State policemen were in town inves-
tigating the outrage. Several local
characters are under suspicion and it
is hoped the assailant will soon be
brought to book. It appears that this
town is infested with q number OF
men who, when they are out Of Jail,
have the credit Of committing various
deeds against the law. A citizens
said this morning that when they are
locked up, the town is quiet Kodo
had been calling upon Miss Fisher, on
Canal street, and was returning to
his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
CUMMINGS DEMOCRATIC
NOMINEE FOR SENATOR

The nomination of Mr. Cummings
was made unanimous.
In view of the disaffection existing
among certain Republicans it was
voted to endeavor to have every
Democrat present when the vote for
U. S. Senator is taken on next Tues
day. Rep. Phillips of Stamford NOM
mated Cummings and Lester O. Peck
OF Redding nominated Waller
Senator'S Mcneil and Paddock and
Representatives Bent and Meltzer OF
Bridgeport supported Cummings.
Continued on Page a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
GRANT M'KEEL
FORFEITS $500

A panel of eighteen jurymen ap-
peared for the session of the criminal
Common Pleas court. this morning.
but there was no cause for their SER
vices
Samuel Murrilla plead guilty to con-.
Quoting a gambling house at 2O5 Will
lard street. and was fined $50 Mur-
rilla appealed from $50 fine and costs
imposed in the city court.
When Grant McKeel. a local negro,
did not appear. his bond of $500, put
UP by his brother. was called Nc
Keel in the court court was found
guilty of breach of the peace drunk
enness and assault. fined $55 and SEN
fenced to Jail for six months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
FIREWORKS EXPLOSION
IN WALLINGFORD PLANT
DESTROYS a BUILDINGS
Especial from United Press.

Wallingford, Jan. 12-Fire, following
an explosion Of fireworks at the M.
Backes & Sons, Inc, plant, today,
destroyed four small buildings and
stock Of caps and torpedoes. The loss
is estimated at from $1,000 to So, 500.
The main building was saved by the
absence Of a high wind and the hard
work Of the local fire department
At the conpany's office the word
was given OIL that none of the en-
ployes was injured. The fire fighters
said, today, that one unknown girl
was slightly burned. The Backes
company employees about 100 hands in
the manufacture Of caps, torpedoes
and fireworks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
BOSS MURPHY'S SUPPORT
MAY LAND SHEEHiN
fSneciaI from United Press

Especial from United Press.)
Albany, Jan. 12.-Following the flat
turn down by Boss Charles f. Muir
ply, of Edward M Shepard, in favor
of William E. Sheehan, for the
United States Sena torship. politicians
are practically unanimous, today, in
the opinion that Sheehan will be
elected next week to succeed Chaun-
cey M. Depew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
Especial to The Farmer.)

Especial to The Farmer)
Hartford, Jan. 1.-THE caucus of the
Democratic members Of the General
Assembly for the purpose Of placing
in nomination a candidate for U. S.
Senator was held In the chamber Of
the house this afternoon. There were
three candidates and the vote stood:
Homer 8. Cummings, Stamford, 70.
Ex-Governor Waller, New London
%.
John S. Seymour, Norwalk, Z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
GRANGE
To MEET IN
BRIDGEPORT

On motion of J.. H. Brakeman. of
Stratford, at the meeting of the State
Grange, yesterday, in Hartford, it was
voted that the next meeting of the
grange shall be held in Bridgeport, if
the executive committee can so ar
range. The grange endorsed the par
cells post and the public utilities bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
TO ENCOURAGE RIFLE
PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS.
Especial from limited Press

Especial from United Press.)
Washington, Jan. 12.-An appro
priation for the purpose of encour-
aging rifle practice among private in
dividuals and in the public schools of
the country, was urged, today, by
General Leonard Wood, chief of staff,
u. S. A, when he appeared before
the House Committee on Military Af-
fairs, in support of the bill now pend
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
GOV. M'GOVERN URGES
PROGRESSIVE POLICY
IN FIRST MESSAGE.
Especial from United Press.)

ISpeclaI IrOrn UnICeu FreSS.J
Madison, Wis, Jan. 12.-Declaring
for many reforms of the most pro-
gressive sort, Francis e. McGover1,
Wisconsin's new Executive, sent his
first message to the legislature, to-
day. The policy outlined is in keep
ing with that of Senator LaFollette.
McGovern urged the close conser-
vation of natural resources, home rule
for citeis, the initiative and referen-
dunn, the recall, workmen's compen-
sation act, the appointment Of a COM
mission to investigate the high cost
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

of living and a. corrupt practices,
act. The excessive use of money in
political campaigns has long been an
unmitigated evil, the message said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
UNCLASSIFIED

FOR SALE.-New room cottage.
Barnum Ave. trolley, large lot
Easy terms. 1889 Fairfield Ave.
A II s p o
FOR SALE-2 family house. 13
rooms, all improvements, with dou-
BILE floors and electric lights. Wat
son & Co., 83 Fairfield Ave. asp
FOR SALE.-4o acre farm with
buildings in town of Washington,
$500. Watson Co., S3 Fairfield
Ave. a*p
FOR SALES room cottage on Lau-
rel Ave-, with Improvements, So
500. Watson Co., S3 Fairfield
Ave. asp
FOR SALE family house, Nor
man ST.. improvements. Watson
Co. SO Fairfield Ave. asp
FOR SALE.-Elegant residence on
Co., s3 Fairfield Ave. APP
FOR SALE family house. Iranis-
tan Ave-. all improvements, $5,25O.
Watson Co., 83 Fairfield Ave. a*p
GIVE ME A TRIAL and I will give
YOU the full satisfaction. Hoffman's
Coal & Wood Yard, 209 Knowlton
St. Tel. 2292. A IL SO
REMEMBER that Hoffman's Coal &
Wood Yard guarantees the quality
and weight of his coal. 209 Knowl-
ton st. Tel 1892. A IL $50
TO Rents rooms, UP and down.
all improvements, SIG. Apply 179
Lewis St. A IL a.
=
WANTED.-50O people to attend Sc
lect whist at French church. Colo
RADIO Ave-, Friday. Jan. Is, at 8
n. M. A IL b*o
FAMILY LEAVING for Europe wish
to sell their home at sacrifice, in
cluding full size Lenox range. Ap-
ply 6O4 Jane st. A IL b*po
CLANCY'S CAFE, Poll Bldg, Fair
field Ave. is the place for you to
Jones old fashioned stout porter
and India pale ale. Fine free lunch
all the time. a"
I COULD GIVE you references from
all over the city for quality and
weight on the coal. Hoffman's
Coal & Wood Yard, 209 Knowlton
St Tel 1892. A IL $50
AUCTION SALE, tonight and tomor-
row night, 1887 Stratford Ave,
elegant brass bed, Richmond range
with water front, bedroom suit.
antique table, chair, candle sticks,
andirons, luster pitcher, 9x12 rugs,
small rugs, second hand carpets,
etc. a*p
AT FRITZ G. HARTNdANN'S stuffed
and baked CLAIMS, half fried chick
en- a speciality. 1875 Wall st.
II 2 . tt. o
BEN b. BUCHINO has removed his
barber shop from 365 East Main
st. to AIS East Main st. Will give
his patrons better accommodation.
Up-to-date shop. A 10 u*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

[ WANT YOU to know that HON
mans Coal e Wood Yard carries
the best high grade Lehigh and
Lackawanna coal. in the market.
209 Knowlton st. Tel 2292.
A 12 So
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

MECHANICAL DRAFTSMEN ara
paid $50 monthly Complete
course (Short Methods at youf
home months. p o. B. 43s.
Newark. N. j. AS d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

BEN b. BUCHINO has removed his
barber shop from 365 East Main
st. to AIS East Main st. Will give
his patrons better accommodat ton.
Up-to-date shop. A 10 u*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

FOR SALE.-Quarter medium Cor
don press Apply at Farmer Of
flee. A10* IT, q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

AT FRITZ G. HARTNdANN'S stuffed
and baked CLAIMS, half fried chick
en- a speciality. 126 Wall st.
I'll 2 - If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

TO RENT.-No. SO Whitney Ave-,
near North Ave. House just COM
pleted, rooms, all improvements.
$500 Inquire No. 143 Burroughs
ST. A IL s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

TO RENT.-A large front room over
our store in the most desirable To-.
cation on Main street. suitable for
manicure parlors, doctors Office.
dentists Office or other office pur-
poses. Rent very reasonable. Ap-
ply to E. III. Dillon & Co., 1105
Main st. A1Osso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

single man room and
board in private family, upper sec
ton of East Bridgeport, for about
$500 week. Address "Boarder.,
East Side Station. Ali b~no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

FOR SALE.-New room cottage.
Barnum Ave. trolley, large lot.
Easy terms. 1889 Fairfield Ave.
A 12 s* p o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

LOST.-A white maltese poodle, fe-
male. Return to II Tulip st. and
receive reward. A1O s&n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

TO RENT.-Flat of rooms
and bath, steam heat furnished. the
two large front rooms are suitable
for offices, dental or, tailoring par
lors, new building, 800 Fairfield
Ave. Store to rent. T29* tt. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

FOR SALE.-40 acre farm with
buildings in town of Washington,
$500. Watson Co., 83 Fairfield
Ave. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

FOR SALES room cottage on Lau-
rel Ave-, with improvements, So
500. Watson Co., S3 Fairfield
Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

FOR SALE.-2 family house, 13
rooms, all improvements, with dou-
BILE floors and electric lights. Wat
son & Co., 83 Fairfield Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

TO THOSE INTERESTED in the
wonderful development of Terry
Farms we will send descriptive
booklet, "a craftsmen house plans.
fully illustrated. Terry Farms, so?
Newf1eld Building. T16* *tf. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12

AUCTION SALE, tonight and tomor-
row night, 1887 Stratford Ave.
elegant brass bed, Richmond range
with water front, bedroom suit,
antique table, chair, candle sticks,
andirons, luster pitcher, 9x12 rugs,
small rugs, second hand carpets,
etc. asp
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-06-01
NOTICE AND CITATION, HEARING
OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND oISTRl'

BUTTON OF ESTATE.
State Of North Dakota, County Of Bur-
leigh. =.
In the matter Of the estate Of H. J.
Geiermann, deceased.
Elizabeth Geiermann.- petitioner, Vs. Mary
Geiermann and Frank Geiermann, re-
spondents.
The state of North Dakota TO the ABOVE
named respondents:
You, the said respondents are hereby
notified that the final account OF Eliza:
beth Geiermann, executrix OF the VIII OF
H. J. Giermann. late OF the city OF
state Of North Dakota, deceased. has been
rendered to this court. therein showing
that the estate Of said deceased is ready
for final settlement and distribution: ana
petitioning that he raccQunt be allowed
the residue Of said estate be distributed
to the persons thereunto entitled, his ad.
ministration closed and she be discharged
that Thursday the 29th day Of June. A. D:
1911, at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF
that day at the court rooms OF TINS
Bismarck, county Of Burieigh. and state
Of North Dakota. has been duly ap.
pointed by this court for the settlement
thereof, at which time and place any per-
son Interested in said estate may appear
and file his exception. in writing: to SAID
same
And you. the above named respondents
and each Of you. are hereby cited and re-
ouired then and there to be and appear
before this court, and show cause. II any
you have, why said account shall not be
allowed. the residue Of said estate as
tributed. the administration Of said estate
closed and said executrix be discharged.
Dated the 24th day Of May. A. D., 1911.
M. J. M'KENZ1E.
Judge Of the County Court.
Let the foregoing citation be served BY
publication in the Bismarck Tribune.
NJ ]. M'KENZIE.
judge Of the County Court.
IT. r. Mockler, Attorney for Executr1x.