New Britain herald., 1921-11-08
WOUNDED MAN IS
 SLOWLY SINKING
Condition of Wounded Burglar Regarded as Extremely Critical
MESHKEN DENIES STORIES
Says He Never Had Any Liquor in ri. storc and statement of Dying Burolar Corroborates His stata- mcnt.


 Ernest Wilson, the colored man who was badly wounded in l gun fight with the police, following the attempted robbery at Meshkens Main street fur store early Sunday morn ing is still alive. At the hospital this afternoon it was stated, however, that his condition is weaker and attend- H.g physicians regard his condition as critical He has already gwen tho authorities what probably will prove to be a post mortem statement.
 Neshlen Makes Denial.
 Edward lIeshken, at whose store the burglars were foiled in an att tempt to steal several thousands Of dollars worth of furs, was indignant today over the published account in an out-of-town paper that liquor was the object of the robbers visit. MT. Meshken. q prominent business man Of the city, denies that he has or | ever had, any liquor in his place.
 Wadstrom Misled.
 That Wadstrom, the white member of the burglar trio, was led to this city by promises of being able to secure liquor, is shown in a state- ment made yesterday by Wilson at the hospital to Sergeant William c. Hart Wilson, however. admitted during his talk, that he knew the place contained high priced turs and not liquor He said he told Wad- strom the liquor story in order to induce him to accompany the party to this city and participate in the burglary.
 Job Planned Long Ago.
 Wilsan also told the detective ser- geant that the burglary was planned two months ago by himself and an- other Hartford man. The pair met at Wilson's Wetherfied home, where they mapped out the robbery. To- gether the men came to this city. but on arrival here they found that the tools they had were insufficient for the job. Before the next attempt was made, the other fellow got cold feet" and quit
 The Capture.
 According to Wilson, he met Wads- trom ateN Saturday night in Hart ford. and while standing on a corner, Carroll came along in his automobile. This was by appointment, The trio ,i&f1 started for New Britain .TbslA spent the early hours of the tn6 moving very slowly toward this city, not wishing to arrive here until after 1 a. m. knowing that the New Brit ain policemen left their beats at that hour.
 Tells of Being Shot.
 On arrival here, the car was park ed on Chestnut street, Wilson and Wadstrom going to the store. Will son said his part of the affair consist ed of forcing an entrance into the place while Wadstrom kept watch It was while he was at work that the police man arrived. He told of the events that quickly followed, with the policeman begging to be allowed to go. The trio, believing that they had about 20 minutes to pick up the stolen goods, started in to do so, when the police reserves arrived. Wilson said he was just leaving the store when he was hit by a bullet from the poicemans gun. He tried to get away, but feeling the effects of the bullet wounds, he de- cided to give himself up.
 Denies Other Jobs.
 Wilson was asked if he had any knowledge of the thefts of liquors stolen from the August Monsees cel- lar on Stanley street several weeks ago, also the theft at John Farr's place on North street In the satchel containing the tools taken at the Mcshken place Sunday morning, was an extension brace similar tool used at Monsees and Farr's. Wilson stoutly denied knowing anything about these jobs.
 Matter of Courtesy.
 The local police account for the Supposed confession obtained by the Hartford police yesterday afternoon. by the reason that out of courtesy to Detective Sergeant Frank Santoro, he was allowed to question Wadstrom on his way to the Hartford county jail yesterday afternoon. It was pre- , sumed at the time that the Hartford officers wished to question the young man regarding other jobs.