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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Justice Will
 Not Reach
 Harris & BIanCk

New York, March 21.-By direc- ton of Justice Seabury, a jury in the criminal branch of the supreme court, this afternoon. returned verdict in favor of Harris and Blanck, proprie tors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Com were burned to death one year ago. The jury decided. following the in StructiOb of the court that the men had already been placed in jeopardy Following this verdict, all of the rv- rsiaining indictments growing out of the fatal fire were dismissed.
 No one was punished for the fire or resultant loss of life.
 Despite the admission that the building was not equipped with safe guards and that the workers, most of them under 21 were kept locked in the workshop, it seemed certain when the second trial of Max Blanck and Isaac Harris owners of the Triangle Company was moved, today, that they will be acquitted. This became all .nost certain with the ruling of Su- preme Court Justice Seabury presid- ing in the criminal term of the su- preme court
 As soon as the jury had been com pieted, the defense set up the ques- ton of former jeopardy. The action of the jury in acquitting both men on the indictment charging man laugh ter for the death of Margaret Schwartz, was set up as a reason why they could not be tried on a second indictment charging the death of Joseph Klein.
 After both sides had conceded the evidence in each case was identical Judge Seabury said the matter had resolved itself into a question of law and he would define the law to the fury. It was expected by everyone connected with the case that, after she briefs in the case had been read to the jury, the court would instruct the jury that, under the law, it must find the defendants had already been in jeopardy for the legged crime and therefore could not again be tried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
WILL TAKE
 WEEK TO
 "CET" ALIENS
(specia, from United Press.)

Hillsville, Va, March 21.-Con- vinced from the stories told by detec- lives who daily struggle back from the mountains after fruitless search the outlaws will be a matter of at least weeks, interest here, today, cen tered on the approaching trial of the four prisoners now held at Roanoke.
 All plans are being made for ar raignment of Floyd Allen and his son Victor here, on Tuesday. Every ef- fort will be made to fight any appeal The prosecution believes the lesson of quick Virginia justice, meted out in the same court that, eight days ago, was stained with the blood of five victims, will have a salutary effect on lawless mountalneers. Only two of the indictm ents returned, last week. by a special jury, were made pubic. At least half dozen more mem bers of the Allen gang were named in sec ret indictments
 Prosecuting officials here plan to ask Governor Mann for a strong de- tachment of militia to guard Hills vile during the trial of the Aliens providing the Commonwealth success fully resists their pleas for a change of venue. Townspeople here believe the Allen gang would not hesitate to rescue their friends.
 A mountaineer who arrived in town. today, said he saw the leader of the poase disguised as a peddler of "moonshine" walking through one of the hill settlements, alone.
 Reports here say that deSultory firing has been heard in three or four sections of the mountains and the be- lief is that members of the gang, now known to be scattered, are taking an occasional ''pot shot" at their pur- suers Another day of drizzling rain clouded the air in the mountains and made deeper the mud which has hampered pursuit for an entire week.
 Townspeople do not take seriously the defiance posted on tree a few miles from Hillsville, which conclud- ed, significantly:
 You ran get us in the end, maybe, but we will get you first.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21

Woman Seeking
 $I0,000 For Injury
Margaret A. Galley Claims She is Permanently HI as Re ut of Defective Stamford Side walk

Attended by physicians and a nurse, Margaret A. Galley of Stamford ap- peared in the superior court this morning to testify in the $1O,000 suit she has brought against the city of Stamford. She claims to have been permanently injured as a result of a fall on defective sidewalk in Hope street, Stamford, June IA, 1911.
 The plaintiff testified that on the evening in question she was return ing home about II o'clock from a bazaar. At spot where a drivewa y intersected the walk, the witness said she fesl. She injured her ankle so ba ally that she could not rise and was later taken home in a cab. After ward she was taken to a hospital and -emained there for over six m on thS. She claims to have spent $19O.40 or hospital expenses, $25 for nurse, and S264.50 for doctors.
 The action, which is being heard by Judge Case and a jury, was still going on at pres hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Mrs. Shaw Tells
 How Car Nit Auto
Describes to Comm on Pleas Jury How Occupants of Machine Were Thrown Out and Injured

Mrs. Walter B. Shaw of this city, was the principal witness this morni: g in the court of Common Pleas, civil side, when the action of Walter B. Shaw against the Connecticut Co., had a hearing before Judge Scott and a jury. Shaw wants S1,400 for damage to his automobile which was smashed in a collision with a trolley car in Stratford, November 13. 1910.
 Mrs. Shaw testified that on the af- ternoon of November 13 she was a pa ssenger in the auto. Nelson F. Shaw, her brOther-in-law, was driving g the machine. In Oronoque it was de- of the operation the engine stalled. There was no trolley car in sight then, but soon after the auto party heard the trolley wires buzzing.
 Walter Shaw got out an ran along the track to warn the approaching car to stop. The crew paid no attention to his warning, the witness sad, and Walter Shaw rushed back and took his wife from the auto. A minute afterward there was crash as the car struck the auto. Nelson F. Shaw and his wife were thrown out and Mrs. Shaw was so badly injured that she afterward died.
 Nelson F. Shaw was another wit ness. He told practically the same S ory as Mrs Walter Shaw Couns el for the Connecticut Go. asked the wit ness numerous questions regarding his ability as an auto driver. The Con- necticut Co. claims Shaw had no State license to drive a. car.
 The action was still going on at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Mayor Wilson
 To Veto Poor
 Check Measure

Mayor Wilson announced today that Council, with his veto, the resolution of Alderman DeForest, adopted by the council Feb. 19, having to do with the system of paying rents for the outside poor
 The Mayor says he believes the res Olution introduced by Alderman Prim- rose before the DeForest resolution came through, is in accord with better business principles.
 The Mayors veto will be presented to the Common Council at it's next regular meeting. The 35 days within which the Mayor may issue a veto would have expired before next Mon day. Had he not decided to veto the measure it would have become opera tive under the charter.
 The matter of paying the rent of the citys outside poor was brought up by Alderman Primrose, the Republican leader of the council, in December. At the instance of Mayor Wilson he in troduced a resolution directing that the city should adopt a new method of paying these charges
 It has been customary for years for the superintendent of poor to prepare an estimate each month of the amount of money needed for the outside poor have the council make the allowance, and then allow the superintendent of poor to draw his check for the rents as they are needed. This work is done. under the supervision of the Board of Charities.
 Mayor Wilson, however, preferred to have the matter handled through the city auditors office. The Primrose resolution called for the checks to be made out by the city auditor, payable to the landlord, with the name of the tenant written into the check, and with the o. K. in each ins lance of the Board of Charities. City Audi or Heating, upon the passage of the res olution, said he couldn't find any au- thority in the charter for him to draw checks, so the work was turned over to the office of the city clerk.
 This condition resulted in another resolution, originating with Alderman DeForest, and adopted Feb. 19, direct ing that the superintendent of poor should draw these checks payable to the landlord with the name of the tenant on each.
 Mayor Wilson held the matter up until today when he said he would veto the DeForest resolution, on the ground that he believed the Primrose resolution was better business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
MURRAY, WHO DIED IN NEW YORK, LOCATED BY
 HIS FATHERS PEOPLE

Identification was completed yes terday of James Murray, the former Bridgeporter who died among strang- CTS in New York city on Sunday last and the remains were brought hero late yesterday by Cullinan & Mullins Murray was the son of Patrick Mur- ray, we'll known in this city, now en- ployed as a gardener at St. Vincent s hospital. He has a brother and sis ter, both believed to be living in Cali ornia.
 Murray was a salesman in New York city. Death was occasioned by heart disease. He literally dropped dead in his lodging house. The hrst Identification of the dead man placed him in a family that formerly resid- ed iii East Bridgeport. It was be- lieved he had married sister in New Haven and a late brother q priest Subsequent inquiry however, proved that he was not of the former East Bridgeport family.
 He had been away from Bridgeport for nearly ten years. Before then he was we'll known in St. Augustine's parish The funeral will be held to- m OrrOW,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21

St. LOUIS, MATCH ZI-beCduSe UT pals desire for two fried eggs, Dan Callahan is held, today, Mnaan n giving the name of Charles r.. following their :rrest .n re II by Postal I-spSsftar lNscnA la han is suspected of having been nn> plicated in jewel robber1es aggregat- ing s14o,0OO.
 The two men had gone into a res- taurant for fried eggs when arrested and Callahan turned to Miller and exclaimed: Damn you and your fried eggs:'
 The rewards offered for the arrest of Callahan total $10,000. He is sus- pected of being implicated in the theft of $120,00O worth of Jewels belonging to Mrs. MaIdwin Drummond, which were stolen from her stateroom on the Hamburg-American liner Amerika, in Feb. 1911 Also with having headed the raid on Albeau's jewelry store in Chicago when $10,000 worth of jewels were stolen and two men killed.
 Callahan is wanted here for robbing the postoffice at Bremen and prob- ably will be tried first on that charge
 Inspector Bunson and the police say Callahan tried to bribe them into releasing him. Callahan had not planned to stop in St. Louis, but said Miller was hungry for a couple of fried eggs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
DENTISTS WIFE DEFENDANT IN
 DIVORCE SUIT
Especial from United Press. !,


 Boston, March 21-That his wife, Mrs. Trina Blanche Helms, opera sin ger, drank wine to excess while in the company of 23-year-old Arturo Targoni, son of a prominent Florence, Italy, official, and that she followed the young Italian from her home to his apartments, clad only in a neg ligee at 3 o'clock in the morning, in a milk cart, are some of the spicy allegations made in court by Dr. Henry Helms, dentist to King Victor of Italy, and who is suing for abso- lute divorce.
 Today is the third day Of the hear ing. Mrs. Helms, who is always ac- com panied by her mother, appeared in court in her third handsome gown and third set of sable furs shown so far to a curious throng that crowd ed the courtroom.
 Depositions from the milk cart driv- CT and his son, read in court, told in detail how Mrs. Feims was found wandering about the streets of Flor ence in negligee, bed robe strips and a large picture hat. The deposition charged Mrs. Helms with being under the influence of liquor at the time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Wild Man From Here Terr0rIZed
 Town Of EaSton
Tony Ercle, Cad in CroteSque Attire, Lived in Swamp Captured and Turned Over to Local Author ties

Living like a wild man on roots and herbs in the midst of dismal swamp Tony Ercle of this city. a raving maniac. terrorized the resi- dents of Easton for several days, un- til taken in custody and brought into this city last evening ana taken to Lakeview home
 Ercle. when arrested. presented sight at once grotesque and awesome. He had cut off his trousers a Httle telow tie knee and his sleeves a little below the elbow. It was very appar- ent that he had been living in a swamp and rolling in the muo. Ills face and clothing were caked with dirt and from behind this mask his eyes gleamed like a beasts.
 Ercle's home is at 45 Lexington ave- nue where he has a wife and family.
 Ercle first gave trouble several weeks ago when he was espied on North Main street near the city lim> woods there. acting in a very pecu- liar manner. A complaint resulted in his arrest and he was locked up.
 Investiga tor Morrissey took Ercle home where his family nearly went crazy with joy on receiving him. any trouble before and were so gen. uir ely glad to see him again that the investigator was glad that he had taken. Ercle home instead of to Lake, view home
 That was the last heard of Erc1e until Selectman Jennings of Easton telephoned to the police headquarters that wild man. who had been living in a swamp there for several days crea ting general consternation by his fierce appearance and strange actions. had been captured and would be brought to .Bridgeport and turned over to the authorities here.
 Investigator Morrissey met Select man Jennings last night and took the wild man. from his custody He at once recognized the insane man as Ercle. although the latter's family had not reported his absence.
 Ercle was taken to Lakeview home where he will be kept until the au. thorities can take some action upon his case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Two Of The Same Name Batter Each
 Other Vigorously

Tony Pageski of 240 Warren street and Frank Pageski, of 43 Atlantic street, no relation to each other, be- came involved in d fierce fight in John Wilkes saloon at 1S6 Railroad avenue last night, using billiard cues, pool balls and every thing else within reach to enforce their arguments.
 For a moment the saloon looked as though a volcano were in eruption in the midst of it. Then the bystanderS iHterfered and the two were separat ed and arrested. Both were badly cut about the head and it was a toss I'D as to which got the worse of it.
 Tn the city court this morning they were fined s1 and costs and given 30 days in jail each. They filed appeals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
NEW HAVEN AND
 DERBY RESPOND TO
 6 TICKETS MOVEMENT

In response to communications sent out by City Clerk Boucher, relative to cooperation throughout the state in effecting a general reduction of trolley fares, the city clerk has re- ceived communications from New Ha- ven and Derby. In the former city the communication is to be present. ed at the next meeting of the Com mon Council. and in the latter action already has been taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
MIR. BEARD DIES
 AT 76 ON FARM HE WAS BORN ON
Had Been Representative and
 Selectman From Huntington
Special to The Farmer. l

toPeC1di Io IAe ar! !HeT.)
 Huntington, March 21-Charle> Beard, former representative and for mer selectnnan of this town died at his home, in which he was born, 1T the Isinglass District, this morning at the age of 16 years and 10 months . lie was veteran of the civif war. haVlng served with distinction in the G. A. R.
 His winters for the past eight years had been spent in Bridgeport with his son-in-law, H.F. Greene at 1O8 Roose- welt street.
 MT. Beard was well known as a Judge of horses and cattle and his services were m request for this pur- pose at the agricultural fairs.
 He IS survived by his daughter. Mrs Greene and two sons, Frank E. Beard and Edward Beard of Shelton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
COFFIN MAY RECOVER
(Special from limited Press ,

(0peCIdI 1TUIn Un1t0d PreSS.D
 New Y0rk. March 21-Following a careful examination, surgeons at the Presbyterian hospital decided, today, that Aviator Frank Coffyn, injured in an auto accident, yesterday sustained a compound fracture of the skull. They stated that, while his condition was serious, they believed he will re- cover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
WHERE FUNDS ARE SCARCE.

Pekin, March 21-Because there are but scant funds in the Chinese treasury, President Yuan Shi Kai, to- day. refused the request made on be- half of the former emperor that he be advanced a months pension.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
MEMS CLUB TO BANoIrFT

The annual meeting. of the West End Congregational Mems Club will be celebrated at banquet and other festivities. a 7:30 this evening. There will be post-prandial speeches by Rev. John DePeu. Collector B. F. Cooney Attorney George k. Hill, and other well known chure~men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
CYCLONE IN TEXAS

Dallas. Tex, March 21-Communica- tion was still interrupted, today, with Wichita County. which was swept by a cyclone, last night It Is reported that enormous damage was done throughout the county and that there was loss of life Houses were demol- ished, fences carried away and oil der ricks levelled The greatest damage So far reported is in the vicinity of Electra
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
ATTENTION: ATTENTION:

Machinists, tool and die makers. socialists and all metal workers are cordially invited Sp attend an open meeting at Machinists' hall. 119 Wall St. Thursday evening, March 21st, 1912, at D. m. President Wm H. Johnston of the International Associa- ton of Machinists will address the meeting. Other prominent speakers All metal workers are invited.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
English Railway Will
 Suspend, Lacking Coal
(special from Tinted Press |,

London. March 21.-Because of the impossibility of getting coal to keep the trains moving, the Great Central railroad posted a notice. today, an- rcr~ cir~ th"t it will, on Sunday, sus- pend all operations until the end of the miners strike
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
INSANE MOTHER
 KILLS SELF AND
 THREE CHILDREN
(Speclal from United Press.l

(Speclal from United Press.o
 Toronto. March 21-Believed to have been a fanatic on spiritualisin, Mrs. Emily Orr. 5 killed herself and her three children, S.. and years old, early today. During the night she closed and fastened their bedr0om door, stuffed the cracks and key holes and turned on the gas. Today, her husband found the family dead. She, Left note saying her husband would weIco.ne ner dedth. .s#
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
GYPSY MOTH CONQUERED
Winning Battle Being Waged Against
 Pest in This State.

Pest in This State.
 Tie general public will be plea ased to learn that the gypsy moth has ap- parently been eXterminated at Ston- ington, where the State authorities have been fighting it for several years; also that it has been nearly wiped out at Wallingford. The brown-tail moth has spread into the northeastern cor ner of the State, and will gradua ly spread in this direction, though cut ting off the nest last winter could not fail to check the pest.
 The eleventh rerort of the State Entomologist, which has just been is sued as Part " of the annual report of the Connecticut Agricultural Ex- pertinent Station, at New Haven, con- tains information on the pests just mentioned, as well as on several oth- CTS of major and minor importance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
S5O.OO PER WEEK

s5O.OO PER WEEK to reliable agents to seel Perfection Self-Heating Flat Irons, 1911 patent. Guaranteed. Saves labor, time, expense. Sells at sight Exclusive right in U. $. The Blakeney Co-Operative Co. Falls Village, Conn. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
REAL SMALLPOX
 SAYS DR. WRIGHT
Special from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.) Willimantic, March 21-That the II cases of alleged smallpox in this city were really smallpox was the opinion handed down today by Dr. Frank w. Wright, of, New Haven, the expert hired by Mayor Dunn to settle the question The disease was very mild here, said Wright
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
MALE HELP WANTED-we

HALE HELP WANTED.-We want a competent young man to buy rugs and floor coverings. A good oppor- tunity for an ambitious man. Write full details or call at Shartenberg tS Robinson Co.,, New Haven, Conn
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21

here with a temperature of 34 degrees Snow fell during the night to a depth of 4 inches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
NEW YORK.

New York, March 21.-Spring be- gan, today, by mixed hail and snow storm which interfered with traffic ard tied up telephone and telegraph lines. The snow and hail were driven by a strong northeast wind which made pedestrianism difficult The storm extended through the state, the snowfall being especially heavy m western New York. In Rochester six inches of snow fell and traffic was generally interferred with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Labor Troubles In Lawrence And
 Near By Cities

Lawrence, March 21-Demanding a wage increase of 15 per cent, 30 fire men at the American Woo1en Com rany's Wood, Ayre and Washington mills struck shortly before o'clock today. Unless the difficulties are set tied within two days, these mills VII have to shut down. It is thought the Bremen of other mills will strike be- fore the end of the day.
 The 750 weavers at the Wood mill who struck yesterday, alleging dis elimination in favor of those who did not strike in January, were back at work toCay. Ii was announced that the mill agents had made the conces- sions they asked in regard to the workers being given their old places
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
BOSTON.

Boston, March 21.-After 10 days of real spring zephyrs and the chirp- ing of robins, today, the first day of spring, was ushered into Boston by winds and the hardest snowstorm the Hub has seen this winter From 50 degrees at 8 o'clock, yesterday after noon, the temperature dropped to 20 degrees. by noon, when an inch of snow had fallen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
WORKERS ARE DISSATISFIED

Clinton. Mass, March 21-One hun dred loom fixers struck today They were not satisfied with the voluntary five per cent. wage increase given them when 1t was found that the Lawrence strikers had gained their demands from the mill owners there. True to the vote taken, last night, the loom fixers at the Lancaster mil staid out today because demands of an additional five per cent. were re- fused. Their absence will ultimately shut down the plant unless others take their places. This is unlikely since other operators are restless and are expected to go out at any tim e for another five per cent. raise in wages
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
RIJZZARD IN CLEVELAND

Cleveland, March 21-Thousands walked to work. today, while the city recovered from the winters record blizzard Two inches of snow and sleet fell during the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21

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