New Britain herald., 1929-03-06
Higgins FAILS TO
APPEAR FOR TRIAL.;
$4,000 FORFEITED
CONTINUED from First Page)

berg became apprehensive and made
an effort TO have Higgins traced in
this city. but the attorneys secre-
tary sent back word that she was
unable to locate him. Seeing a man
bearing considerable resemblance
to Higgins. Attorney Greenberg ap.
preached him. thinking he was 4
brother Of his client. but the strang-
er proved to be someone else.
GOrskO Also Absent
Attorney Greenberg informed AS
sistant States Attorney Donald
Gaffney Of Higgins absence. and the
case was left until late in the ses-
sion while several others we're
called. Still nothing was heard
from Higgins. nor was word re.
ceived from Lewis Gorsko. who was
charged with being an accessory.
but his absence caused no concern.
as it was understood he was not to
be punished, at least. not severely.
Meanwhile. word OF the situation
spread about the county building
ard great speculation as to the
reason for Higgins absence was
heard on all sides. especially among
New Britain lawyers and spectators.
Finally. at a nod from Mr.. Gaff-
rey. Attorney Greenberg stepped
forward at 1927 o'clock and told
Judge Isaac Wolfe. who was presid-
ing. that Higgins had not reported.
nor had he sent any word relative
to his absence or whereabouts.
Judge Wolfe ordered the bond called
and Mr.. Gaffney said he would DC
glad to recommend that the for
fixture be erased and the case re.
opened In the event that Higgins
reported later. The bond was
called. 1t was posted by William
]. Long Of 1903 Stanley street, this
city, and was a real estate bond.
Wife In Dark
This afternoon, inquiry was made
at Higgins home and Mrs. Higgins
replied that she had not seen her
husband since morning. nor had she
heard from him. Asked II she had
any idea as to his whereabouts or
his reason for failing to appear In
court. she replied that she knew
nothing whatever about the matter.
County Detective Edward J.
Hickey was asked whether the state
would make any effort to apprehend
Higgins and he replied that the
usual course in such cases was to
ook to the bondsman to surrender
he principal. Unless other proce-
lure Ii decided on later. 1t is be-
ieved no particular attempt will be
made by the authorities to locate
Mr.. Long was notified by
he Herald this afternoon and said
lie had no knowledge OF Higgins
bouts.
Posed - Federal Officer
Higgins was arrested in December.
-s2s. by State Policemen Backiel
md Parrot at an Avon cider mill
operated by Armando Lattizori. after
hey had given the latter S34 in
bills with instructions to
urn the money over to Higgins. who
lad an appointment to come to the
'hoSO " SVSiCSl all lAolhluICht VI a
being made to him for pro-
ection. he having represented HIM
elf to Lattizori as a federal officer.
he policemen. who were in hiding
While the transaction was being
made. found the money on Higgins
nd he Is said TO have admitted his
uilt.
Gorsko. who is said to have driven
Higgins to the mill. was held as an
ccesory and both were bound
yer to superior court after a hear
1g in Avon town court. Bonds In
Iiggtns' case were set at $1,000 and
! Gorskos case at $1,000. The
harges against Higgins were OBJ
aiming money under false pre-
snces and impersonating = federal
ficer, but he was to have been put
, plea today on only one count Of
xtortion.
According to the authorities, Hie-