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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
Daring Burg'aly
 In City's Cenfer

It became known today that since early Monday morning the police 1sVs been vainly seeking clues fo lead fey the detection Of daring burglars 1ef1 broke into Max Buechler's teuelr1 store, in Fairfield avenue, near ,Mf1.. dle street, before. daybreak Sunday morning.
 The break is one of the bogaesf e,s record here. Entrance was effected, tho police believe, by cIifn1fuz o1SF the front transom. The police say tt would have been innp0Sstble for a ffss6 to have accompIs~hed the trick a71,rAs They believe at feast two. peFbso1 more, figured in the burglary.
 One burglar is believed to fssv~ mounted to the others shoulders, za1 then to have swung himself 01er ffse transom. passersby Sunday n<,ff1ef that one of the show windows hsf been disturbed, but there was rso s<rl- ous thought of burglary ursfn B1ssfy< Ter opened the store srd saW 4t & glance that something was nr0nz
 He hastily inventorfsd his stock ar1 decided that he was q loser bz st1nst $500.
 The window was well stocked rgas gold watcfes, chains and q n1fntew of rings, pins and other 5ewsIrvs Tne burglars did not take everything, 3D. parently working only a short ffrn< for. fear of being detected st thssr work.
 The police discovered several flnx~ CT prints, but these were SD fnGls1fnEf as to be of no use in the finger Drfne system of detection Of criminals re- gently introduced at police be1d1H4F< tere.
 The finger marks plainly fn1icste5 that entrance was eseeted 1vsf tf9 front transUn1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
Court Carries Out Recomm endaon of Prosecutor and Both Men Are Sentenced to Famous San Quentin Penitentiary = Life Prisoner Responsible for the Murder of 21 Innocent Persons Who Were Destroy
 ed When the Los Angeles Times Newspaper Plant
 Was Blown Up. !

James B. McNamara, you are 2 murderer at heart and well deserve tht gallowS, but in view of the recommen- dation of the State, judgment of the court in your case is that you be con. fined in the State penitentiary at Sar Quentin for the balance of your nat ural life,
 The courts arraignment of James followed suggestion by the district attorney that a life sentence be inn posed instead of death.
 In making this suggestion, Freder. icks said two punishments were pos slDie for first degree murder, and that in the opinion of many one would serve as we'll as the other.
 |The defendant having pleaded guilty" he said. "it is customary fol the State to extend clemency. not be- cause the defendant is entitled to it. but because he has saved the State great expense and also has cleared ur what would always have been. a dis puted point-whether he actually com- mitted the crime.
 There has been no dickering, but counsel for the defense understood that it is customary to make confes- sions when the State is saved time labor and expense and, in this case, l to the minimum penalty"
 James Was in state of almost com plete collapse as he sat down after sentence was pronounced. There was not an instant's delay.
 As the first prisoner sank into his chair. District Attorney Fredericks was on his feet moving for sentence of John.
 John stood up as Judge Bordwell read the indictment. The face of the big labor leader was a curious study as he stood gazing first at the judge then at his counsel, who sat across the. room. His eyes were deep and sunken.
 Judge Bordwen sharply demanded of Fredericks if he had any recom- mendation to make.
 < 'I have, Your Honor,' was the re- ply. stAs in the, case of the defend ants brother, do not think this man is entitled to mercy. But the defend ant. having pleaded guilty, 1t is GUS tonhary to extend slight concession as a recognition of the expense and labor saved. think the court should take into consideration the probable life of this man and arrange sentence so that he may have a few years of freedom after he expiates his crime.''
 Judge Bordwell immediately sentenc- ed John to 15 years.
 If the men live. however, and prove exemplary prisoners, they will come under the operation of the State pa role law within seven years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
e--CoughIin

John F. Hardie. we'll known sales- man for the Walkover Boot shop, 1OO5 Main street, and Miss Anna M. eCoughlin, formerly of this city, late- ly residing in New York city, were united in marriage in New York city Sunday afternoon.
 Friends in this city were not talk en into their confidence and news of the nuptials became general among them here today. The bride, young woman of many personal charms, was formerly employed at the millinery store of E. H. Dillon & Co. Both she and MT. Hardie' have many friends in this city
 The marriage was performed by Rev. Father J. J. Lynch, a native of Providence, and a close friend of the bridegroom, who is now stationed in the brides parish in New York city, at the Church of Our Lady of Perpet- ua1 Help.
 The bride was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Catherine Coughlin of this city, and the bridegroom was accom- panied by D. R. Kennedy of New York City.
 t Returning from a honeymoon trip they will take up their residence at the home of MT. Hardie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hardie, 529 Brooks street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
COMPERS NEVER ASKED DARROW
 OF MEMS GUILT
Chief Counsel of McNamara Brothers Discusses
 Situation Darrow Ready to Answer For His Part in Case Anent
 Ugly Rumors
Especial from United Press.)

Los Angeles. Dec. 5.-The exact position Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor occupied in the McNamara case, was outlined for the United Press, today by Clarence Darrow, chief counsel stated that at no time had Gompers ever asked whether the accused men were innocent or guilty. Asked by q United Press representative whether he had ever told the federation chief that the brothers were innocent, Oar s ''No, because Gonapers never ask ed me"
 eff he had asked you, were you in position to have told him ?' "As counsel for these men,, could not have told him without their permis- sion. could have told him the facts if had their permission. but as he never asked me that question, nev- CT was compelled to ask the men for their permission to tell the head of the federation anything about their case"
 DO you know how much Samuel Gompers knew about this case?" ''I do not. Never at any time did he mention either the guilt or innocence of the men! It was taboo sub- ject. When negotiations that cul- minated in the McNamaras' pleas of guilty were begun I telegraphed to Gompers. at Atlanta, to send some one here in whom he had the utmost confidence, telling him that most inn portant complications had arisen. He sent B. H. Nockels, secretary of the Chicago Federation of Labor. Mock els came here two days before the pleas were entered. I laid the situa- against the pleas of guilty but when we showed him the strength of the prosecution's case he agreed that there was nothing else to do than to plead guilty and gather what we could from the concessions we would receive for saving the county an enormous expense.''
 Do you know whether he sent this information to Gompers?" "I do not"
 ''There is indicated in many des- patches from Indianapolis, especially in items by Burns, that there is a belief there that Gompers may be involved in the alleged dynamite con- spiracy. Do you know what the facts are in the case ?''
 "It is hard to tell what the Ma tion Erectors, the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers or Burns may want to do but I am certain that Gompers knew nothing of the inside facts. Personally, I do not believe there is the, slightest chance that Samuel Gompers will in any way be involved in any of the investigations. Of course there are other men they would like to get but I do not care to discuss the case further"
 Darrow made it plain that he ex- poets there will be an organized at tempt to connect him with alleged brige-giving. He refused to make any further statement, however. than that he made to the United Press at his home, early yesterday, when he declared:
 'I am responsible for all my acts and if the district attorney wants to interview me he knows exactly where to find me-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
ELECTION TODAY IN LOS ANGELES Big Business" Working Hard
 to Beat the Socialists Candidate of Latter Believes Termination of McNamara
 Case a Frame up to
 Beat Him
Special from United Press,

Los Angeles. Dec. 5This city ii holding the bitterest election in it1 history, today, under circumstances unique in the annals of American municipalcy.
 } If Lincoln J. Steffens' Golden Rule'' policy which, he alleged, set tied the McNamara murder case, was intended to apply to today's polling it fell far short of it's purpose With this morning, it was apparent that the bitterness between the adherents of George Alexander, Good Govern ment candidate, and those loyal to Job Hartman. Socialist union labor -eanaiaasey--wes more intense than ever.
 This situation was directly due to The Hartman workers at the polls urged the voters to support Hartman and thus express their resentment of the part Big Business played in the dynamiting case by compromising just four days before election to in- sure the reelection of Mayor Alex ander. The slogan of the Alexander ties was, "vote for Alexander and industrial peace"
 Another and unique feature of to- days election was that at the very hour when voting was the heaviest, Judge Walter Bordwel was. sentenc- ing the McNamara brothers. The cry of adopt the Golden Rule," raised by the Good Government adherents, was resented by Candidate Hartman. in statement to his followers, today, in which he said:
 s'Don't let big business pull the wool over your eyes by any Golden Rule buncomb. We have stated the issues in incontrovertible facts to the public and we have kept the opposi- tion on the defensive from the outset of the campaign. We are absolutely confident of victory"
 Instead of dampening the ardor of the Socialists, the McNamara confes- sions seem to have added vim to the workers and they were at the polls at sunrise, today, fighting hard for victory.
 In the end, however, the whole cleo tion hinges on the question what the women will do. Today was the first time in Los Angeles history that the women have cast a ballot. Out of a total registration of 1S5,O0O, it is esti- mated that nearly one half are wom- en. The principal stake being fought for is control of the city council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
WEIRD CASE OF DOUBLE IDENTITY
 CLEARED UP BY SISTER HERE AFTER
 ROMANCE THAT BEGGARS FICTION

he turned up again and was with them in Westport for time. where he worked as a clerk in Darr01,s grocery store.
 Then he disappeared again anA nothing further was heard of ffrrz until the present case arose.
 Apparently at the time of his Ts- appearance Keene was vaecjIsftuz f.e~ tween hj~ first and second persorslI- ties. Sucn 8 change from one fo fhs other and back again is part of f57e history of practically every such eazs recorded nsmedical annals, and fr 11, case does the sufferer have a fo1r9- ory of one personality while living 5fs the other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

brokers office. One evening while walking home he had been waylaid and attacked by three men, slugged with a blackjack, and thrown into the East River. There memory ceas- ed.
 About his IA years of life and wan derings as Howard Kelly he had no recollection whatever The woman he had married he had no memory for. She was a total stranger to him. The events which had brought him to Seattle had likewise passed from his mind. e
 His friends immediately set to work to investigate his remarkable story. Searching through his effects they found clue. Two photographs bore the name of Alice Keene and Jennie Keene These he recognized as bis sisters. It was then learned that the Keene family had removed from New York to westport, Ct. Mss Jennie Keene had died and Miss Alice Keene had become Mrs. Michael Roy.
 Dr. Sturges attempted to trace Mrs. Roy's whereabouts. He found reason to think that she was living in Bridgeport, and he at once commun- icated the facts of this strange case to his friend, Dr. George W. Hawley
 pr. Hawley at first could find no trace of Mrs. Roy, but later a more complete address led him to her resi- dence at 1924 State street.
 The day before Thanksgiving Dr. Hawley saw Mrs. Roy and told her of her brothers case. She at once recognized enough of the facts to make the story assured. The follow ing morning Dr. Hawley received by mail from. Seattle, photographs of George Keene Cor Howard Kelly) and his two sisters. He at once re- cognized one of the sisters as Mrs Roy, and she in turn recognized and identified the photographs of her sis ter and brother.
 Mrs Roy's story does not com pletely agree with her brothers but the disagreements are only such as may be easily explained. She says that her brother first disappeared ten years ago, bat that five years ago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
SAYS HE
 HAS THE GOODS ON
 BIG LEADERS OF LABOR
(SDeciaJ from

Especial from United Press.)
 Los Angeles, Dec, 5-District Attor- ney Fredericks in a statement, today, declared that some of the union la- bor leaders who are denouncing the McNamaras for confessing are abso- lutely guilty of the same crime that the men were sentenced for, today and that he had positive proof of that fact.
 "I know exactly who were impli. cated."
 ..I am perfectly satisfied with the outcome.
 ''It means the passing of the blud- geon and the strong arm from the ranks of labor"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
U. M. c. co. SALESMEN
 ON VISIT OF INSPECTION

A number of salesnen who repre- of this city and the Remington Arms Co, of Ilfon, ". r., are here visiting the works of the Cart1 sdze company on the East Side and obtaining point CTS about the ammunition which they sell. The party are putting up at f5e Stratfield hotel during their stay here. ing after the sa1esnen and fn ffs party are J. Curran, l.. ". Dunfan1, c. W. Jackson, A. J. French, B. Cal, E.. L. Hagner, V. A. McCaan, 0. D. Searles, A. F. Hebbard, B. '. Berry F l.. Baker. o. c. Burroughs and oth~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
M'NAMARA BROTHERS SENTENCED:
 LIFE FOR ONE, l5 YEARS FOR OTHER
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
 IS GIVEN 10 CONGRESS

respectable standing fin society for an offense regarded as statutory" says the. President. 'tStill, as the offense becomes better understood and com mitting of it partakes more of studied and deliberate defiance of the law, we can be confident that the Jurors will convict individuals and that jaiI sentences will be imposed"
 An amendment to the antitrust statute to define and denounce speci- fically unfair competition, is urged by the President. The federal corpora: ton commission to supervise compan- les given interstate charters is ad- vised.
 CThe full text of the message will be found on page 10 of this issue.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
GERM AN CAPTAIN ARRESTED AS SPY
 IN ENGLAND TODAY
Especial from United Press.) }

IOpECIdI OIIICCU Heinrich Crosse, of the German mer- chant marine, on leave of absence. was arrested, here, today, as spy. The government claims that he was enga ged in making maps of the dock yards and harbor.
 News of the arrest has caused great excitement because of the general be- lief that war with Germany is immi- nent-
 Crosse was remanded to prison for one week without bail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

With the identification of her oes photograph from
  toshng personality" of med profession of in the
 
 
  knowI-
  identified shadow  enor Of the nwrfters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
George Keene For IA Years Has Two Separate Personalities, Each Uu-
 concious of the Other

As Howard Kelly, Married Seattle Woman in July - Later Went Stark Mad and Woke Up in Hospital After Operation, Restored to Right Self-Could Not Remember Ever Having Seen His Bride Before Lapse of IA Years in His Memory = Story Verified and Identity Restored When Sister Here Recogniz- es Photograph of Broth CT and Herself - Keene's Double Identity Began When He Was Slugged with Blackjack and Thrown Into East River.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
Special from United Press. ,

(SpecIdI Ifom United Press.
 Washington, Dec. @Soundfng the administrations campaign slogan, President Taft today presented to Con- gress his first message devoted en- tirely to trusts. Rallying to the de- fense of the Supreme court in the oil and tobacco trust decisions, President Taft urged voluntary Federal incor- poration of interstate corporations and amendment of the Sherman antitrust law, decrying clamor for it's repeal. Intention Of the administration to con- tfnue prosecution of trusts and de- mand jail sentences for big business men is outlined
 Juries have felt adverse to convict ing any judge, to sentencing men of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
STOKES SHOOTING
 CASE ADJOURNED
Special from United Press.

Especial from United Press)
 New York. Dec. 5-Hearings in the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, charged with shooting w E. D. Stokes. were adjourned today, till Thursday, because of the continued serious Hines sof Stokes. A further postponement may be granted, Thurs day, if Stokes is not recovered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
HAYES BELIEVES e COMPERS KNEW
 OF DYNAMTTINC
Special from United Press. ,

New York, Dec. 5-'T believe that Samuel Gompers knew of the g1iIt of the McNamaras,' was asserted today by John W. Hayes, president of the Knights of Labor, an organization claiming 125,00O members. =
 ''The Structural Iron Workers are 2 part of the A. F. of L.'', said Hayes. "and were in communication with the officers of the Federation even before the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times. Much of the correspondence of MT. Gomperss was found among the letters seized by the government and all prove that he had some intimation of various dynamiting exploits"
 Hayes points to the fact that Oar row knew these men were guilty as far back as July last, and if he knew it, Gompers knew it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
SEVENTY CENT GAS
 FOR CHICAGO NOW

Chicago, Dec. ,5-Seventy cent gas for Chicago was practically assured here. today, when Judge, scslon, Of the superior court upheld the city 0r- dfnance providing sliding scale for gas. 75 cents the first year, 70 the next and 68 the third.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
POWDER HOUSE
 BLOWN TO ATOMS
Especial from United Press. !,

Weymouth, Mass, Dec. 5-The one story brick powder house of the fire works factory here was blown to atoms about 1::3O, this afternoon, Fred Hunt, the proprietor, was terribly cut and burned, Charles Platt, bookkeep- CT, was seriously injured and Joseph Walsh, a workman. badly lacerated about the face, head and shoulders and burned about the body when a bag of powder Walsh was dragging along the floor ignited from friction, Eight other workmen were slightly in jured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
STEPNEY.

There will be a social in the Bap- tist church parlors on Thursday even ing. A hot supper, will be served from to S:30, after which there will be a program of music and recita- tions. All are invited to come and have a good time. If stormy, the af- fair will be held Friday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 5-Josenb F Andrews, president local central labor union:
 "The McNamars imposed on labor and having confessed should be pun- ished to the full extent of the law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
NOTICE.

Special meeting of Mountain Horne. No. 3, B. of A., Tuesday evening, Dee 5, 1911, at B. of A. hall, 1S1 State St. to take action on the death of Sister Mary J. Toomey.
 MRS. JULIA MURPHY, c. a* w. l.. GREGG, H. s. K
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our mary friends for the kindness and sym pathy shown us in the late be~eave- ment of our beloved daughter, Helen, also to the Olga lodge, No. i, Orden Der Hermans Sohne, The Ladies Eintracht Auxiliary Society. and the Independent Order of The Brffn Abraham No. 473.
 as MIR. AND MRS. GORgHArE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

WANTED.-I want high-grads salesman to start agencies on a special chocolate proposition with the drug trade. Work can be done in the evening after regular busi- ness hours. Applicant for this position must be able to furnish first-class references. By devotfng two or three hours each evening. the right person should earn az least a thousand dollars per year. Give full information about experi- ence, past and present occupation Address Special" this office
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

"CIassiaed" ads on inside page sf khis paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

WANTED.-Good bright boy, one mechanically inclined Apply Null lin Typewriter Exchange, cor. State and Main Sts, T4 bHpo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

'.Classified" ads on inside page of this papaR.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-05

THERE IS ALL KINDS of asbestos covering. If you want to know the difference call at 114 Kossuth St. J. F. Welsh. It costs you nothing.
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-07
DIVORCE
Law Is Not Understood II Is
Claimed

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. GA pecul-
lar matrimonial mix-up is furnished in
the case of Mrs. Sophia Mcleod whose
action for the annulment Of her mar
riage with Alfred Mcleod, superin-
tendent of one of the subway con-
struction companies in New York city,
came up in court here today for trial.
Mrs. Mcleod was married in 1877 to
Augustus Doull in Prince Edward
Island and lived with him until 1890,
when they separated. She came to
Cambridge to live in 1897 and sued
for divorce in Rhode Island the next
year and received decree. She was
not informed by her Rhode Island
lawyer, she declares that residence in
that State for year was necessary to
give her right to sue for divorce
there. Believing her decree was valid,
she was married to Mcleod in 1900.
Last April she was informed by Nc
Leod that there was doubt as to the
validity of her divorce decree. She
refused to live with him until the
point should be settled. Mcleod ther
left Cambridge and went to New York
where he has since resided. Mrs
Mcleod now seeks to have the Rhode
Island decree set aside and her sec
ond marriage annulled.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-07
INDIANA
As An Apple State Leads
Many Of Them

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 6-Apple
pies, baked apples, apple sauce, apple
butter, apples raw and apples in ev-
cry conceivable form Except in the
form of apple jack) are displayed in
Tomlinson Hall, where the Indiana Ap-
pie Show opened today, to continue
until the end Of the week. Indiana
has had a banner year in her apple
orchards, putting forth the greatest
crop in the States history. The yield
has given both country people and ci-
ty manufacturers opportunity to make
up immense quantities of buffers and
other products, and the apple in all its
preserved forms, as well as the natural
state, is to be seen at the exhibition.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-07
ASSAULT
Case Of Booker 7. Washing.
ton Comes Up

New York, Nov. 6-Many curious
persons visited Part V of the Court of
Special Sessions today in the expecta-
ton of hearing some interesting testi-
mony when the case of Harry Ulrich
accused of assault on Booker T. Wash
ington, the negro educator, was called
for trial. The alleged assault oc-
CURED on the night of March 19 last,
in front of Ulrioh's house in West
Sixty-third street. At the time of his
arrest, Ulrich said that he had mis-
taken DR.. Washington for burglar,
and also that the negro had annoyed
his wife. This DIR. Washington denied
He said that he was looking for the
residence of the auditor of the Tnske-
gee Institute, of which he Is the head.