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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-27
SCOTLAND.
Pupils Perfect in Attendanee-Chanses
in Farm Tenants-Personai Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rider and lit
tie daughter, who have been guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Rider, left this week
to locate in Hartford, where Mr.. Rider
will be employed on a large dairy
farm.
Mrs. N. L. Barstow has returned
from a visit with relatives in Bristol.
r. l.
George Perry has rented the land be-
longing to the George Fuller estate and
will engage In farming the coming
season in addition to his regular team
ing.
PunctuaI Pupils.
School closed Friday for a vacation
of two weeks. Pupils in the grammar
room not absent during the term were
Beatrice Geer, Josie Durea and Harold
Kenyon.
The Ladies' Aid society held a pleas
ant social meeting in the chapel on
Wednesday afternoon, sewing on arti-
Giles for the fair and tying a quilt. Tea
was served at 5.
Mrs. Ashcraft entertained friends
from Canterbury on Sunday.
Mrs. r. Z. Geer is entertaining Miss
G. u. Beardsley Of South Britain,
Conn. Miss Beardsley was a former
teacher here.
n. Laid, who for several years has
occupied a large farm owned by ]. c.
Taber, has purchased farm in Mans
field which he and his family will at
once occupy. Mr.. Ladd and family will
be greatly missed in the community
and his neighbors and friends wish him
success in his new home.
George Simpson and family will oc-
cupy the Mary Fuller property, moving
there the first of April. John Fuller,
the present occupant, leaves soon for
Providence. where he will assist an IN
Gle who Is engaged in the sale OF
horses.
An Impressive Discourse.
Rev L. B. Tenney gave an instruc-
tive sermon Sunday, using Elk. 14-z5,
land He took off their chariot wheels
so that they drove them heavily" as
the text and showing that the conse-
ouence Of sin in General results in
dragging down or making 20 draw
heavily, when God intended all 70 rise
to the highest heights Of manhood.
Mrs. L. o. Haslxins led the Christian
En6eavor meeting In the evening.
The subject was 1.-THE Wicket Gats."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-27
PLAINFIELD.
Building Notes--Man Bitten by Hors'
Damage from Chimney Fire.

Dan Brown was in Providence one
day last week on business.
Elmer Handy and son Fred VISITED
Danielson last week Wednesday
Abner Hopkins of the Stringer tav-
ern on South Main street moves soon
TO North Scituate, r. /.
Mrs. Emma Pellet OF Washington,
R l., was a visitor here last week
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Flynn have the
sympathy OF the community IN the loss
of their only child. who died Friday
night of last week.
Maurise Buckley of Norwich was a
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. Fla
herty on Sunday.
Building Progress.
The carpenters and brick n1asons on
the addition to the factory have assist
ance nowadays from numerous visitors
on the street near by. many being
railway passengers who have to wait
over here for a connecting train. The
work on the building is progressing
rapidly and the new dwellings on the
opposite Of the Norwich railroad ate
commencing to show up well, five in
the front row being up and covered in.
The cellars and stonework for the 9TH
ers are fast assuming shape now that
the weather has become a little more
comfortable for out of door work.
Bitten by Horse.
Edward Hall was badly bitten a few
days since by vicious young horse he
was caring for.
George Dechneault, carpenter re-
Gently employed on the mill addition
here, fell from a mill building in Dan
ielson last Saturday and received a
fractured skull His recovery is mat.
ter Of doubt He is rs years of age
and belongs In .Centerville, r. I.
Chimney Fire.
A bad chimney fire occurred Monday
morning at the house of William S.
Harvey on South Main street. The
fire worked through the chimney into
the attic, doing considerable damage
to various articles of furniture and
other things stored there.
Edw. F. Hines of Providence was a
business caller here Wednesday.
John Wood was in Norwich We'd
nesday for surgical aid for poor sight.
The north end Of the factory is be-
ing taken down in order to make the
rooms continuous through the main
building and into the addition, now
well commenced. The south end Of
the weave shed is already down for the
same purpose.
Contractor Torrance has the face
wall around the company's premises
between the two railroads well begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-27

View on Saturday afternoon In honor
Of st. Patrick. Games were played and
dainty refreshments were serted. Tpoze
attending were Mesdames Morse. Glenn
ence, Potter, Misses Alton, Cobleigh,
Uphan, Lewis, Turner, Peckbam. Eddy,
Maria and Helen Chandler.
New Books.
Thirty-seven new books were added
to the free library Tuesday. The total
number OF books now in the library 10
99a.
An oyster supper was served by the
ladies' Of the Methodist church at the
parsonage on Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-27
New Books.
MINDHAM.

Personals-sunday in the consresa-
tionaI Church-Supper Followed by
Enjoyable Programme--Children's
Mission.
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01

ly literary copy-b0ok up y u a.
and In her Joy jumping AL ths- Way
over the coupling bar. ruuted VIII -
enthusiasm rivaling the most sea1pn
adherent OF the OyioIs Ansse1sss-
until suddenly above the tumult -
heard the voice Of the umpire:
Out at Grst!"
II was the decision Of 3seoeg< <an1 ~
championship game betwssa ~ on
ole Amerchers and the Southport Dtnss
was ended with . score Of oovon -
eight In favor Of Southport u
The next morning she got to senooO
very carly. before the other euaco6sD
had come. She went straight 10 ~
Truant Onicer's fiie and rsmovsd u
record of . certain case -uf tx7annuv
against one James O'Reil)y."
A little later. when Bum eamo n
with what he described ~ = bupesd
up phiz." he was greeted by . plsas-
ant teacher from whose mind iii ~
membrance Of the day before seemed
to have obligingiy faded.
I'VE changed seats yesterday.
James," she told him, "and a. yu1
have been working very hard lately.
I have kept the first seat for you-~
The star pitcher OF the OrioIe An
erchers grihned gratefully. and Sue
just the fraction Of minute = Doos
OF mutual understanding and coadp.
lence passed between aim and lGipe
Lucy.
Thank We. miss" be said poIitsav.
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01

flashing. He wanted to punish her
along with me. He told her the night
before when she refused him that the
Hemingray pride was . baubie that
needed crushing. Think Of II!
ought to have strangled him instead
Of promising that my sister should
marry him"
He tramped up and down my little
sitting room in . fury Of impotent re.
sentiment.
Then you don't think he'll take the
money and let me GOT" he asked after
. little.
I'm afraid not. unless he yields to
her persuasions."
He shook his head hopelessly.
He wouldn't listen to them before.
He set his price and made her pay It"
and he shivered uncontrollably and
threw himself down ON the couch.
I'VE can't do anything tonight"
said. You must 90 to bed. You're
undone and wont be at for anything
tomorrow unless you get some rest.
Ill see II have . bed ready"
Don't bother. can't sleep. hated
W 0Cb yOo O4h ~ tnA8 u0AO III ol8nl,
but l hoped ws might settle upon
something before morning"
II wish to the Lord We could" I
fervently calculated.
You can't think Of any other wayf''
mot now. But we must. The trou.
BILE IL, there's nothing to appeal to in
Ankony, and nothing that I can get
hold Of to frighten him into decency.
I wouldn't give . rap for his morals.
but his discretion is unassailable.
I've heard things limited. "herehectsd.
'but nothing openly suggested. He'd
take precious good care of that. No.
I don't believe We can reach him that
way"
I'm afaid not"
I'm not worth all this trouble" he
groaned.
Shut up and come along to bed"
II tell you can't Sleep
you must. Come along"
He followed me patiently.
he said; Il must get home early
When had seen him in bed, I went
out into the dimly lighted sittins
room and sat down to try once more
to flnd some way out Of the pressing
difficulties.
Dan was awake and leaving the
next morning whom awoke and. hear.
ing him. looked out on the apartment.
Stay for breakfast. can't your" ]
called.
mo. thank you; I've got to get
home. but I'll come back after I've
seen Barbara. and tell you what's to
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01

be done: but" with . queer settling
Of his face. Il guess there's only one
thing to do"
Don't do It till you've seen me-
] said hastily; Il haven't given up
hope yet. Come to me before you go
to Ankony. I'll turn heaven and earth
to hnd something"
Don't bother. It's NO use. Honest
~. believe-that. But she shan't mar
ry him."
He went. leaving me to reflect anew
on how much easier It ID to tangIe
things that to untangle them.
/. had scarcely reached the once be-
fore he came. He looked bewildered
and uncertain, and. sitting down ON
the other side Of the table in my priv
ate room. stretched out his arms
ACROSS It and leaned over to me. "she
says she loves him." he said.
"Of course she says that. ex-
claimed.
Then you don't believe it,"
DO your
II don't know what to believe. 1
didn't think 1t possibie before. and
can't conceive. II now: but she
swears she does. ana, she looks -shs
actually looks - II - means IL Do
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01

9TH all sorts Of Impossible creatures
Just to tempt me-"
We went through the French win
nows together. and I found her q
snair at the corner Of the long porch
J turned it about for her.
But IFS directly in the light she
INJECTED.
Exactly. ! like you in the Hight. ]
can see you better"
You could have seen me much bet
VI Indoors. II that II all you want"
$ ITO be Continued.)
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
stevenson ssd epsllss.

Ono of the most polished and paina-
taking Of English authors regarded
correct spelling az totally unnecss-
sary accomplishment In his introduc-
ton TO r. L. Stevenson's letters. SID.
ney ColvIn writes: Il have not hsld
myself bound to reproduce all The ~
thor's minor eccsntricitiss Of spsillne
and the like. A. all bis friends ars
aware. TO spell In quits accurats anA
grown-up manner was thing which
this master Of English letters was
never able 10 learn" ~ ~,
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
Novel Lisebost,

The Providence fR. ~ police de-
partment has added to Is equipmsnt
lifeboat fittde With whesls and run.
ners. so that. winter and summer. Ii
can be taken from the police station
where II 10 housed. hitcked 70 the ssaf
Of patrol wagon snA quickly Arawa
to place Of 1aunching. Alta pcaA
boat. carriage and all. can bs launehsd
and the wheels dropped when The
craft Is well in the wg.er. Police OF.
ficia1s are delighted with thsir odd
barge and commend the type to All IN.
land cities where boats are scarce and
hard to get in an emergency.
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
Preached with ! sroken Lee, !.

During the recent severe weather IL
England Rev. Thomas McCtellaA6.
one Of the organisihg seerafnyie9 q
the ChhrHhs I6tssioAasy ~ >511SES
Gdildf0rd while desceAding i Inn =
hts way to preach st gt sGAStosT's
church. He managed To crawl . ~
church. though considesabty sha1s<4
and rested IN the vestry unttl ~ tine
came to preach, when be SucoesdeA ~
reaching the pulpit. and savs - $40
and impressive sermon. When N,
service was over Mr.. Mccisl16ud coa
lspsed. and was carried 70 thef hq}'
OF friends. II was found that tTa'N
was broken just above the anhi N
er having the limb. set. he r6easdsG
few days, and was then conveyed. -
his home. :,
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
Inexperienced servants.

Some families srudse every peany
paid out In wages. They Will not givo
the sums Justly demanded by good
servants. 20 content themselves viii
raw recruits or inferior maias. who
cost them pounds and pounds II sths
year for breskasss. eensrsI deeerue.
tiveness. and waste q food thrpqah
bad cooking. and ignorance Of hpp -
utilize scraps. not to mention th1 -
less wear and tear 10 brain and n6fv6
through the worry ard sdlsccnf6st ~
cause 4
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
cuss oM a. oMetal lusu.sx.

Chicag0's council 1nanes co.. y.
has discovered that - way - = s%
mise Il to econonise. II rse6a32 jsa : II
dered the ahandopment and sala ~ r "
city automobiles except thqss - H 4
the chiefs Of the Are and polae
pArtments and their aaelstant1
when other oAciais rio k6vo
used 70 motorcafs - - ~
neeessary. u vill - Airse lf5n4l Ss
ure4 that ~ ~ llflle +
~ I vees m r. i & v
The Dolores star., 1909-10-01
Arabian Aor... in lr.lsrS.


A live question among soolcAists
has long been that Of the origin Of die,
tinctively oriental characteristics
among the horses Of Ireland. Many
fave believed that the cause was the
introduction. In historic times, Of
horses from the Spanish peninsulA,
possessing eastern characters. Re-
Gently, however. Dr. r. r. 9chasR has
examined the remains Of Irish hofses
from bogs. caves and cranncgs. many
Of which he believes to have been
wild horses. and he finds thst thess
are quite as Arab in their forms =
any of the modern horses OF ireland,
and even more 30. The concIusion b
that the oriental features Of the mod
ern stock are the result Of : inhert.
tance from an, original Wild stock poa,
sessing those characteristics. -
Youths Companion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
News of The Courts
WILL OF NOTED ACTRESS
is FILED FOR PROBATE
Phosa McAllister Duffied, After Re-
membering Sisters, Leaves Bulk
of Estate to Husband

Written in the form of a let
ter and addressed MY dear husband" /"
the will of Phosa McAllister Duffield,
former character woman Of the Bur-
bank stock company, who died at her
home, 1926 Lomita avenue, Glendale,
December %, was filed for probate in
the superior court yesterday. The Pc
tition accompanying the will places
the value of the estate at $1,000, con-
sisting of shares of stock in several
companies, cash in bank $1,000, and the
Glendale home. The property is dis
posed of as follows: One thousand
shares Of the Los Angeles Invest
ment company's stock and a portion
of the household goods belonging to
the actress is bequeathed to a sister.
Sarah r. Pickard; 5000 in money, her
wardrobe and the remainder of the
household goods to q sister, Abbie p.
Haskell and 500 in money to Martha
M. Dearborn, another sister.
The remainder of the property, in
Guiding stock of the Glendale Oil COM
pany and of the Sunny View tract,
and all money deposited in a savings
bank is left TO the widower, Harry S..
Duffield of the Burbank company. 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
New Ineorporatlons

The following articles of incorpora-
tion were filed in the county clerks
office yesterday:
Puente City Water company. capital
$4,000. Directors: George e. Cross
Louis Didier. Joseph Ferrero, Josephine
Cross, w. M. Cross, Puente.
South Kern Oil company, capital
$780, 900. Directors: H. f. Brown, Fred
L. Baker, John D. Works, Lewis r.
Works, +. e. Brown.
Golden West Land and Investment
company of Long Beach, capital $100,
900. Directors: F. w. Stearns, w. Pat
ton Wilson, j. M. Edgar, George II.
Marshall, j. NJ. Stearns, b. S. Edgar,
NJ. e. Marshall, Long Beach
Electro Sanitation company, capital
$100 00O directors: Charles d. Collom,
Louis A. Stahl, Frank L. A. Graham,
Ralph M Cross, William X. Reese, Jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
PHYSICIANS SAY RILEY
WAS OF UNS0UND MIND
Contestants in Will Contest Close
Their Evidence After Placing Doc
tors on Witness Stand

r Replies by physicians to a lengthy
hypothetical question closed the case
for the contestants in the William
Riley will contest in Judge Conrey's
court yesterday, and the opposition
which Is seeking to uphold the claims
of Miles Long and his wife, Julia
A. Long, to a share in the Riley estate
under the will of March 6, 1908, will be-
gin the introduction of testimony
today.
The physicians testifying yesterday
were Drs. George wv. Campbell,
Charles b. Nichols, Ross Moore and
D. G. Barber. In response to the ques-
tion which contained, in condensed
form, the larger portion of the testi-
mony of several days, the witnesses
expressed the opinion that Riley, from
November 49, 1907, until the time of his
death, February 23, 1909, was of un-
sound mind and was suffering with
senile dementia.
The trial will be resumed today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
BALLERIN0 HEIRS SUE
FOR PAYMENT OF NOTE
Alleqe That Nick Oswald Assumed
Name in Order to Conceal Fact
Of Ownership

Nicholas d. Oswald, former ruler OF
the abandoned "redlight" district; ]. D
Arthur, said to be name assumed by
Oswald; Hector Rabagliati and w. IL
Holmes were yesterday made defen-
dants in a suit filed in the superior
court by Thomas L. Winder and John
M. York, administrators of the estate
of Bartolo Ballerino, the late "crih
king" in which the payment of a note
for $4,000 given at the time Oswald
purchased property on Commercial
street, is demanded.
The note is dated August II, 1907, and
bears the signatures of j. ID. Arthur
and Rector Rabagliati, the deed, ac-
cording to the complaint, being exc
cuted in these names at the request of
Oswald for the purpose of concealing
the transaction from the public. Ar
thur, 1t is alleged, is believed to be a
fictitious person, the name being as
sumed by Oswald to carry out his
purpose Of concealment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
TAKES THREE MINUTES
TO DECIDE ON SANITY
Commission Declares Mrs. Eva May
Place Mentally Sound After
Short Session

An investigation lasting less than
three minutes satisfied the members OF
the lunacy commission yesterday that
Mrs. Eva May Place, arrested several
days ago on an insanity warrant sworn
to by her brother, was sane and she
was discharged.
The brother is George Adams of Pas
adena. Eight months ago Mrs. Price
came to California to nurse him
through a serious Illness, and was ar
rested several days ago when she was
about to purchase a ticket for her
home in Erie, Pa.
Adams was nonplussed when asked
by the commission why he had pre-
vented her going.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
DEMAND HEAVY DAMAGES
AS RESULT OF COLLISION
Three Suits Filed in Superior Court
Demanding Payment from Los An
geIes Railway Company

Three suits growing out of the same
collision and demanding damages ag-
gregating nearly $4,000 were filed
against the Los Angeles Railway COM
pany in the superior court yesterday.
One suit was filed by Wilson & Buf-
fington, owners of an automobile that
was struck by a car at Quincy and
Hoover streets November 81. The sum
of $2500 is demanded on account of the
wrecking of the machine. Harry D.
Goff and John p. Wall, who were rid
ing in the automobile, sue for dam
ages on account of personal injuries,
the former for $15,295 and Wall for
S15. 190
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
M'MULLEN FOUND GUILTY
OF WR0NGING YOUNG GIRL
Judge Davis Fixes Time for Street
Car Conductors Sentence at 1880
O'Clock Monday Afternoon

The jury in the trial OF B. f. Nc
Mullen. former street car conductor,
charged with wronging Miss Hazel
George after promising to marry her,
brought in a verdict of guilty last
night. Judge Davis fixed the time for
sentence at 1870 o'clock Monday.
The trial was ended at o'clock yes
terday, the afternoon session being de-
voted to argument by Deputy District
Attorney Keyes, and McMullen's attor-
ney r. ]. Adcock, the forenoon session
to the ross-examination of McNIullen
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
Stetson VIII Filed

The will of Albert Stetson. who died
December 26, leaving property valued
at $4,000, was filed for probate yes
terday. After a number of small be-
quests, including $100 to a son, William
C. Stetson of Oakland, and 5000 to
a sister, Mary ]. Osborn OF Tacoma,
the remainder of the estate is left
to daughter, Lillian NJ Surge, and
her husband, Frank B. Sturge, and to
a daughter-in-law, Lora Deming, and
her husband, Charles Deming.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
FIVE MEN KILLED BY
EXPLOSION OF B0ILEF

READING, Pa, Dec. 29.-Five men
were instantly killed early today by
the explosion OF boiler at the new
plant of the Metropolitan Electric
company in West Reading.
The night watchman had just left
the plant and the day force had ar
rived when the boiler exploded. The
men were thrown several hundred feet
from the boiler house.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

a bench, Raffles close behind. A
second later earthly cares ceased wor-
rying that particular rat, but when
Raffles reappeared he was a sight to
behold. He had run into a small can
of green paint and the stuff was all
over him. That's why the Collie bal
let was shy one of its dancers yester-
day afternoon. 1t took considerably
more than an hour to make that dog
presentable, but the task finally was
accomplished, and the ballet ranks
were full last night as usual.
Fritz Kreisler, whose violin recital in
Simpson auditorium this evening will
be the fourth offering in the Phil
harmonic course will go on to Red
lands, Riverside and San Diego, and
will play return engagement in Los
Angeles January 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

conduct made against ler sister by
Chapman, and speaking of Leonard
Phillips, the correspondent named by
Chapman, Miss Landers said his visits
to the Chapman home were those of a
friend and not of lover.
The trial probably will end today.
Two divorce suits were filed yester-
day. Sarah L. Brown against Stewart
C. Brown and Ella Kutch against
Roland L. Kutch.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
FAVORABLE TESTIMONY
IS OFFERED BY SISTER

Edna Irene Landers, the pretty sis
ter of Laura F. Chapman, came to the
latter's aid yesterday in her contest
of the divorce suit instituted by her
husband, Harry c. Chap. an, the trial
of which has occupied several days in
the divorce court.
There was no foundation, said Miss
Landers, for the accusations of mis-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
LandIs Case Continued

Another continuance, this time until
January 5, was ordered by Justice
Ling yesterday in the preliminary ex-
animation of /. r. Lands, a mining
man, charged with obtaining money
from George Wassom by false repre-
sentations in mining transaction.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
Pacific Electric Sued

The Pacific Electric Railway COM
pany, was made defendant in a suit
for $4,000 damages filed in the superior
court yesterday by Carl Sedivy, who
says he was injured when a bicycle
he was riding was struck by a car
at Fifteenth street and Long Beach
avenue, September 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
Assaulted Man May Die

FRESNO, Dec. "a. d. Rossell is
in the county hospital unconscious and
little hopes are entertained for his re-
covery. He was struck and knocked
down by b. V. King at Coalinga last
Sunday and it is feared his Skull is
fractured. King is in the county Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

The Herald. like every other newspaper. is
misrepresented at times. particularly In
cases Involving hotels. theaters, etc. The
public will please take notice that every
representative of this paper is equipped with
the proper credentials, and more particu-
larly equipped with money with which to
pay HIS bills. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

The Legal Aid society. at s32 North Main
street, is a charitable organization main
tained for the purpose Of aiding in legal
matters those unable TO employ counsel the
society needs financial assistance and seeks
information regarding worthy cases. Phone
Home F5203; Main S36B.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

Membership in tho Los Angeles Realty
board Is a virtual guarantee of reliability
Provision is made for arbitration Of any
differences between members and their cli-
ents. Accurate information on realty mat
ters is obtainable from them. Valuations
by a competent committee Directory OF
members frea at the office OF Herbert Bur
dett, secretary 525 Security building
Phone Broadway 1895.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
To Make New Year SUGGESTION

"A Happy Suggestion for the New Year
for the Work OF Our Organization" will be
the topic OF Miss Emma g. Welch OF Provl-
denoe, r. T., before the Los Angeles Woman's
Christian Temperance union this afternoon al
o'clock at the First Methodist church.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

The Herald Will pay $40 In cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to the
arrest and conviction of any person caught
stealing copies OF The Herald from the
promises Of our patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
Take Body North

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank stoddard OF s21 West
Fourth street left last night for Placervilie,
CAL with the body of their 12-yoar-old son.
Coils p. Stoddard who died at the family
home Tuesday. The young son was ths
namesake of his granduncle, Coils p. Hunt
ington.