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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
ALIENISTS WILL BE BIG FACTORS IN WAITE TRIAL Insanity Likely To Be De- fense of Dentist Held For
 Murder. EACH SIDE CALLS
 MEDICAL EXPERTS Throng Attends Opening Session of Case In
 New York.

New York, May 22-Four alienists headed the throng of witnesses gath cred in the criminal branch of the su- prene court today for the trial Of pr. Arthur Warren Waite, charged with murder, first degree, in the poisoning of his father-in-1aw, John B. Peck, a wealthy manufacturer of Grand Rapids, Mich. Since he has confessed the deed, the prosecution believes that the defense will rely upon a plea of insanity.
 To combat this testimony the state has engaged three medical experts and summoned witnesses who knew the defendant at different periods of his career. The defense has summon ed one a1ienist.
 One, of the interesting figures at the trial, next to the prisoner himself, will be his wife, Mrs. Clara Peck Wafte,~ and Mrs. Margaret Horton, with whom Waite occupied at times a ''studio" at an uptown hotel. Alto gethef the state has subpoenaed 115 witnesses.
 The second week in January, Mrs. Peck became i'll and on Jan. 30 she died in the Waite. apartment. At Waite's suggestion her body was taken to Detroit and cremated. Be- cause of this fact the prosecution sought an indictment against the son. In-1aw only in connection with the death of MT. Peck which took place March 12.
 Waite, cIean-shaven and neatly dressed, was brought into the court room a few minutes after the opening. The prisoner occupied a seat beside his two attorneys, Walter R. Deuel and Joseph F. Crater. The wife of the accused was not in court.
 a FsF1x gathered about the criminal courts building, but owing to an extra panel of talesmen and the large number of witnesses, few persons not connected with the case were admitted to the courtroom. Indications were that it probably would require the better part of the day to select a jury. Robert Neii1, a mechanical engineer, the third talesman examined, was the first ac- ceptab1e to both prosecution and de- fense and he was sworn in as the first juror.
 Interrogating the talesmen, MT. Deue1 laid stress on the question as to whether consideration would be given to evidence calculated to show the prisoner was mot well mentally at the time he administered germ cul- lures of deadly disease to MT. Peck as he has already confessed.
 Assistant District Attorney George N. Bothers conducted the case for the state.
 One hour after the trial started 12 ta1esmen had been interrogated, three Waite showed no emotion during the proceedings.
 The task of selecting a jury pro- gressed rapidly, neither side using many challenges. Before the luncheon recess the jury had been completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22

coal delivered in quarter ton lots for the charities department to the city poor.
 Commissioner Goddard asked Dr. Lynch if it wasn't true that the coal dealers put in about the same bids. The doctor denied this and Clerk Baldwin read the figures of the past years bids showing that they were very much at variance and MT. McGee was low.
 Dr. Lynch said that one dealer has insinuated that McGee could not fur nish coal at a profit at the figure he had quoted and that he would save himself from loss by short weighing the deliveries. In view of these insin- nations Sea1er of Weights and Meas ures Kelly was ordered to check up the weight of various loads. This of fcial frequently dropped in last year at the coal yard after loads had been prepared for city delivery and each time he found full weight. Dr. Lynch also said the coal, furnished by MT. McGee was up to the standard in every respect.
 The committee of the school board and Dr. Lynch discussed whether or not coal might not be obtained cheaper by buying direct at the mine and having it brought to Bridgeport in barges of 5000 ton lots to be un- IOaded at the city dOck.
 Commissioners Goddard, Hurley and Schwerdt1e said it was imperative that proper prices be obtained for everything used in the school depart ment in order that the board might keep within it's appropriation.
 The committee could not agree as to how much coal would be required for the new schools now that the new High school must be heated this win ter. Commissioner Goddard thought about 5000 tons would be required for the schools. Commissioner Hurley es- timated at least 1000 tons and Com missioner Schwerdtle 6,O0o tons. CornA missioner Goddard said that last year the board spent $3, 800 for writing pa per for use in the schools but this year the bill for paper would be nearly s7,Ooo.
 A meeting of the board of contract and supply has been called for tomor- row at noon when the annual report of the board will be considered. Dr. Lynch claims it will show the greatest saving for the city ever achieved by any municipal board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
YARD SLEUTHS ARRIVE
 TO GET LINCOLN
Confessed German Spy Will Be Taken To England To
 Stand Trial.

New York, May 22.-Chief Inspector Alfred Ward and an assistant from Scotland Yard arrived from England today on board the Anchor line steam ship Cameronia from Liverpool to take back to England the self-confessed German spy and former member of the British parliament, Ignatius T. T. Lincoln. Lincoln is wanted in Eng land to answer to a charge of forgery.
 His extr4dition was ordered by the supreme court of the United States after Lincoln appealed. to that court on writ of habeas corpus alleging that the real purpose of his extradi- tion was to try him as spy in Eng land.
 Lincoln was first arrested here in August last year but escaped from jail in the following November and was at liberty until February lastH when he was re-arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
COURT ORDERS DESTRUCTION OF
 .$7OO IN BOOZE

Sparkling champagne, apricot bran dy, whiskey and 614 bottles of beer are included in the quantity of liquor ordered destroyed today by order of Judge Scott of the common pleas court, civil side. The beverages were seized when the Elm Country club of Westport was raided by the state po- lice June 27, 1915, at 3 in the morning. The total value of the liquor is $700.
 George s. Jennings, who called him self president of the club, pleaded guilty of violation of the liquor law at the recent session of the criminal su- perior court and was fined $75. In such cases it is the practice for the prosecutor to ask the court to arrange for the final disposition of the liquor seized. After ordering the liquor de- stroyed Judge Scott ruled that Jen- nings must pay the court costs. Jen- nfngs several months ago applied for liquor license for his club but the county commissioners denied his ap- Slication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Recently Married Couple, Walking Railroad Tracks, Victims of Speeding Bar Harbor Train At Fatal Burr Road Crossing.
Woman Dies Instantly And Husband Is Near Death in Hospital - Engineer Be- lieves Mrs. Hopko Deliber- ately Stood In Path. .N

Mary Hopko, aged 31, of 2O9 Pine street was instantly killed about noon today by the Bar Harbor express at the Burr Road crossing. Her husband, Andrew, tried to save her and injuries he received in the at tempt are expected to cost his life.
 The engineer of the train de- scribes the circumstances in such manner that suicide is intimated. Investigation how ever has failed to reveal the cause of the accident.
 MT. and Mrs. Hopko have been mar ried only a short time. Their mar~ riage license was obtainedN Nov. 21s 1914, but they were not married until tsluch later.
 It is known they were planning to build a house and were in the West End looking over available property.
 They started to cross the tracks at Burr Road, the scene of many rail- road fatalities. According to the en- gineer of the Bar Harbor express which is due in Bridgeport about 11.3O, the women was standing be- tween the rails on Track No. 4 when the train approached. He says the woman was waving her arms, facing the train. He slowed the express which was proceeding at a fast rate, and then he saw a. man try to pull the woman from the tracks,
 The man, who proved to be MarY'a husband, was unsuccessful The train struck Mary and she was knocked under the COW catcher One side of the engine struck Andrew Hop ko and he too, went down. The train passed a car length before IG was stopped.
 The train crew ran to the engine and pulled the bodies from the tracks. While there was no blood on the woman, she was dead. Later it was learned her skull was fractured, and her chest was crushed.
 Andrew was alive. His right arm was cut off close to his shoulder and his left leg was severed above the knee. Passengers, who piled from the ears, gave first aid. One of them tainted.
 A call was sent to the second pre- cinct police station and the ambulance man Tobis. The dead body was taken to the morgue of Cullinan & Mullins while Hopko was rushed to St. Yin cents hospital. It is said there he has little chance to live.
 The engineer reported the occur renee at the local station and gave a story that would tend to indicate sui eide Because the pair was planning la home, however, Medical Examiner Is. M Garlick's report probably will result in a further investigation by Coroner J. J. Phelan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Trolley Crew Not Negligent, Isacs
 Can't Get Damages

Herman Isaacs, collector of fatss bones and scraps from eat markets cannot collect any damages from the Connecticut Co. for the loss of his horse, injured in a collision with a trolley car, February 15, 1915. Act ing Judge Wilder of the civil common pleas court today found in favor of the Connecticut Co. in a suit for $500 brought against the corporation by Isaacs.
 k Isaacs claimed he was driving his team at Main and Grand streets when a trolley car struck his vehicle. One of the horses was badly injured and had to be shot. The court ruled
 there was no negligence on the para of the trolley car crew.
 In the suit of Effie Banta of Darien against Minot H. Samrnis and others of Stamford, Judge Scott ordered judgment of foreclosure against the defendants because there is $1,S72.65 due on a note. The property involv~ ed is in Stamford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
County Meeting Will
 Consider Purchase of
 Property Next Month

The county commissioners will call 8 meeting of the state Senators and Representatives the first part of next month to consider the purchase of the First Congregational parsonage prop erty, which adjoins the county court house addition on the west. This property was recently purchased by Samuel H. Wheeler.
 Another matter to be considered at the meeting is the county tax. The tax will be fixed this year in accord ance with the new law. This pro- vides that the tax rate nut be in pro- portion to the amount each town pro poes to spend during the fcaI year. The old rate was three-twentieths of one mill but the commissioners are unable to forecast what the new rate will be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22

The committee consisting of John A. Hurley, Robert D. Goddard and Louis F. Schwertdle was recently appointed to confer with the contract board and see if the coal supply for the public schools cannot be purchased more ad- vantageously and at cheaper rate than the supply board obtained last year by asking for bids on the coal for all city departments.
 At the meeting today it developed that the contract board has asked for bids on 5000 tons of coal and that the board had figured this would include coal enough for the years supply for the public schools The board of ed- ucation on it's own account had adver- tised for bids on 1000 tons of coal. Both the contract board and the school board have been informed by dealers that because of labor troubles, freight embargoes, and other conditions aris- ing from the vast shipments of war munitions now being made over the eastern railroads they have been un- able to obtain prices from the mines with which they do business. Hence they are unable to quote prices or make bids at this time.
 The supply board had expected to open bids on May 20. Clerk Baldwin in view of the representations made by the local coal dealers extended the time for opening bids from May 20 until May 24. Because the committee of the board of education thought the school board should be given an op- poT-tunity to see if it could not get better prices for coal than the supply board, it was decided after the con ference this noon that the bids of the supply board should stand and the school board seek separate bids on the coal. If the school board can get lower price, it will be allowed to purchase it's own coal.
 '"This board only wants to see the city get the best prices it can for everything declared Dr. Lynch to- day. eff your committee can buy coal cheaper than we can we will be perfectly willing to have you do SC" he said.
 Patrick McGee had the contract in the contract in the past year for fur nishing about 5000 tons. of anthracite coal for the various city departments. His price was $5.70 per ton for the coal used in the various schools and municipal buildings and $6-25 for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
CORONER ORDERS ANOTHER ARREST FOR FATAL RIOT Chum of Strike Leader In Ansonia, Now Held, Tax
 en By Mix. PROBE IS RESUMED
 IN LALCO'S DEATH Plant is Closed and Work men Make Repairs on
 Buildings.

Ansonia, May 22-A second arrest was made today by order of Coroner Eli Mix of New Haven who returned to Ansonia today to resume his inquiry into the death of Charles Lalco, who O was fatally shot last week during ! clash between strikers at the plant of the Ansonia Manufacturing Go. and armed guards at the factory. The coroner resumed his investig gation to- day.
 The man arrested is Michael Schm otsky, about 2 8 years old, and for whom the police have been looking since Friday. He is said to be a chuna of Saul Koopla, the strike lead CT arrested last weekNfor the coroner. Both are held without bonds.
 Strike conditions today were quiet Operations were not resumed at the Ansonfa- Manufacturing Go. and the only activity there was furnished by a number of men engaged in making repairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Vermont Sheriff \ Would Get Job On
 Bridgeport Force

Artemas Jason Thatcher, chief of police at Huckins' Run, has nothing on a deputy sheriff of one of the coun- ties in Vermont who has applied for a position as plain clothes man. on the Bridgeport police force. His ap- plication is one of a number that have come to the city clerk since Bridge port is being advertised far and wide as the center of great industrial pros perity. Applications for places with the fire and police departments and the Remington Guards have been re- ceived from outsiders almost daily of late but this is the first application for a job as plain clothes man. The ap- p1icant states that in his capacity as deputy sheriff of Vermont, he has had much experience in gambling raids'' and "the saloon business The appIi- cation will be referred to the police commissioners
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Hear Arguments In Hill Case in
 Washington Today
Especial to The Farmer. )

Washington, May 22-Before a sub committee of the House committee on elections arguments were presented today in the contest of former Con gressman Jeremiah Donovan to un- seat Ebehezer J. Hill as congressman from the Fourth Connecticut district MT. Donovan alleges violation of the Federal election laws in MT. Hills campaign.
 States Attorney Homer .S Cum nings represents MT. Donovan, and Judge w. F. Henney, of Hartford, is counsel for MT. Hill.
 Briefs in the case have been filed by both sides. The testimony in the contest was taken in Stamford. some months ago, before a deputy commits sioner for the committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
BORDER ANXIOUS ABOUT TROOPERS
 NEAR BOQUILLAS
Langhorne's Little Band May Be In Danger, Re
 port in Texas.

San Antonio, Tex, May 22-Some anxiety as to the reported situation of the American troops south of. Bo- quillas was expressed today at Gen era1 F'unston's headquarters. No of hciaI reports, however. indicating hos tile movements of any band near Col. Sfbley's two troops of the Fourteenth cavalry had Ibeen received.
 When last accounted for, Major Ianghorne and his two troops, Eighth cavalry, were moving northWard to join Col. Si ibIey. If it is established that the little punitive column is in danger it is probable a force of the Sixth cavalry which has just arrived in the Big Bend district, will be used as g. reinforcement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Request of $1O,00O To Improve Grounds
 Near Gaylord Farm

Hartford, May 22-Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the state board of health, has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Gaylord Farm Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Wal lingford, to take the place of pr. JO- seph H. Townsend, deceased. pr. Lyman, who has charge of the insti- tuition, said today that the gift Of s10,OOO by Miss Whittemore, of Naug- atuck, will be used in improving the roadway leading to the institution. Governor Holcomb, who attended the annual meeting of the Gaylord Farm association Saturday, spoke in strong commendation of what the institution which is a private one, and the state are doing for the relief of persons suf- fering from tuberculosis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Groton Man Dies
 on Sound Voyage

Groton, Conn.,, May 22-Word was received here this morning by mem bers of the Masonic order tha thames D. Williams had come ashore at Fall mouth, Mass, bringing the body of Arthur V. Dobson.> No particulars were given. Dobson and Williams left bers of the Masonic order that James launch to parties in Boston. They were reported in Newport at 4 o'clock that afternoon. making about g miles an hour. Dobson was employed in the Groton postof1ce and leaves a wid- ow and one child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
RAISE EMBARGO ON CARLOAD SHIPMENTS
 OF FREIGHT HERE

New York, May 22-The embargo on carload freight on. the New Haven road consigned to Bridgeport, Water bury, Hartford, Torrington, Conn. was lifted today by the embargo com mittee of the eastern freight accunu- lation conference. The embargo on anthracite coal has been modified and the New Haven road will now accept it to the extent of one half the av- craze daily receipt from all connect ing railroad lines received during May, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
ITALY LOSES 5000 MEN IN TYROL FIGHT
Austrians, Pushing New Drive in Mountain Cam paign, Capture Big Force With Cannon and Ammun- ition.
Scope of Offensive Elk tended, As Peak of Ar mentara Ride is Taken Sea Battle in the Baltic is Reported.

Berlin, May 22-Austro-Hun- .garian troops have carried the peak of Armentara ridge, the scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the recently inaug- urated offensive along the southern Tyrol front. This an- nouncement is made in the of ficial Austrian report.
 More than 5000 Italians were cap tured on Saturday by the Austrians, who also obtained possession of several villages. They took i25 cannon and eight machine guns, the statement says.
 The Austrians have extended the scope of their offensive, attacking the Italians on Lafraun Highlands. There they entered a first line position of the Italians after severe fighting.
 Baltic Sea Fight Reported
 London, May 22.-Reports fr0m Kalmar, in Sweden on the Baltic, as forwarded from Copenhagen to the Exchange Telegraph O., state that a violent cannonade was heard last night and that it is believed sea battle is in progress between German and Rus sian warships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Pierce In Stamford
 To Assist Strikers

Organizer John Pierce of the Inter national Ladies' Garment Workers, who conducted negotiations for the girl strikers with the Crown Corset Go. and the George c. Batcheller Co.,, is in Stamford today. Factories there have been manufacturing goods for plants in New York, where the gar ment workers are on strike.
 Difficulty with the police has been experienced in Stamford. It is said the police will not allow picketing of any kind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Moulders May Strike
 At Automatic Factory

Molders at the Automatic Machine Go. may aid the striking machinists at that plant. A conference of the Mo1ders union with officers of the Machinists' union will be held this evening at which the advisability of 6 sympathetic strike will be discussed.
 No change was reported today by the machinists who have struck at the plant. No conference has been sought with the officials of the plant since last week, when 8 meeting failed to develop favorable results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
MOTORMAN HELD FOR
 THEFT OF MOTORCYCLE

Anthony Rollins, aged 25,resident cf Fairfield and motorman for the Con necticut Co.,, is held by the police of this city today, charged with theft of a motorcycle from Daniel Francesca, of Devon, his car conductor. The po- lice, aided by Deputy Sheriff Gould of Fairfield, today found the motorcycle in the cellar of Rolling honna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Fairfield Rubber Go.
 Grants Nine-Hour Day

The Fairfield Rubber Go. today granted it's employees the nine hour day. The action followed a demand made last week by the workers there.
 E. w. Harra1, president of the plant, put the new schedule into eff feet. Superintendent F. D. Hotchkiss addressed the men this morning and told them he'd expect them to be working throughout the nine hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
STRIKERS FAIL TO RETURN.

simsbury, Conn, May 22-Despite the announcement by the Ensign Bickford Company, makers of fuses, that strikers who failed to return to work today could consider themselves no longer in the company's employ, none of the strikers reported, so far as could be learned and the situation here remained practically unchanged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
Lives Simple Life" In Meriden, Is 1O2
 Years Old Today

Meriden, May 22.-WilIiam G. Att water today celebrated his 102nd birth day at his home here with a family reunion He attributes his age to the simple life and Snon-use of liquors or tobacco He was-tvice married but has survived oth wives. Three ehiI- dren are living
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22

Heartbroken because she was about to be separated from her sister, who had just been married, Miss Helen E., Farren of Rochester, died there immediately after watching her sis ter's wedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
LAKE N1ACH1N1sTs TO MEET.

A special meeting of the Lake Tor pedo Boat Go. machinists will be held this evening in the Machinists' union rooms, 27 Cannon street. Factory conditions will be discussed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
MORE TROOPERS READY.

Marathon, May 22-Two troops of the Sixth cavalry detrained here to- day. They will go south to Boquillas, where they will be in a position to- row to reinforce Col. Sib1ey's col un1n.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
CONTRACT BOARD MEMBER RAPS ADMINISTRATION ON. SCORE OF EXTRAVAGANCE

"The present administration does not give d- about saving money City of Bridgeport money the city and has lars Robert J. Lynch, president fodo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
US. TO SEND ANOTHER PROTEST TO ENGLAND
 ON SEIZURE OF MAILS

Washington May 22-The note to Great Britain making further protest against interference American mails laid before President Wilson today probably will be to London tomorrow general note framed the state department including of his Ian
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22

The class of 1906, of Yale, of which Thomas H. Shelvin, one of the col lege's greatest athletes, was a mem Der, will erect a memorial to him, either a. dorrnitory or a track housa at 41aA f101d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-22
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Unsettled tonight and TuaSdav- nrohahIY showers.