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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
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Team Standing.
CENTRAL ATHLETIC WHIST.
Players at Thirty Tables-Those Win
ming Prizes.

The rooms of the Central Athletic
club, in the Pierce block, were filed
Tuesday evening at a whist given BY
the club, followed by dancing. The
large number present and the plans
carried out by the committea. in charge
made 1t the most successful of their
series OF whist evenings
Thirty tables were played, and the
pretty prizes were awarded as follows:
t1rsts-Frank Congdon, 80, a stickpin:
Miss Annie Pickett, 80, a brooch. Sec
onds-William Carberry, 8, a necktie;
MISS Margaret Reynolds, 81, a pin tray.
The last named had to be dec,~-d BY
cutting with Miss Charlotte DAYTON.
who also had a score Of 81. but Miss
Reynolds drew the lucky card. Pre-
siding at the orangeade bowl was Will
liam Patton, well known as a mixolo-
gist, and the compound he served was
pronounced the best ever.
Dancing was enjoyed after the whist
tables were cleared away, the c. A. c.
orchestra playing. In charge Of the
evening were Luke Riley chairman,
]. A. Desmond, Michael Carroll, VIII
nam Houlihan, Michael Mccarthy and
John Bowen. Invitations to another
whist and to the anniversary celebra-
ton Of the club were extended.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
WANTED IN NORWICH.
H. w. Mansfield Sought as Head Mis-
sion Worker Here.

A while ago the United Workers or
norwich, who had watched r. W.
MansnelGs labors as New London Y.
ZION officer. offered him the post On
mead mission worker for the eoeietv in
this city, to succeed A. F. Corhin
About month ago the United work
ers urged Mr.. Mansfield to accent a.
fertng higher salary than he received
at the New London z. M. c. A, Thew
wished him to come to Norwich a.
once. but Mr.. Mansfield felt II his dutv
TO remain at New London for at least
while and aid so, notifying the direc-
tors Of his offer from Norwichh.
The directors Of the New London as
ISOLATION offered Mr.. Mansfield tbe
same amount as he was offered here
Mr.. Mansfield accepted and will re-
main. In doing so Mr.. Mansfield makes
a sacrifice even with the increased sal
airy, as Judge Lucius Brown of the
Norwich CITY court offered Mr.. Mans
field the additional office Of probation
officer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
c. /. U. Committees.

The election Of committees for the
six months was the principal business
Tuesday evening at the meeting Of the
Central Labor union held in c. L. U.
hall. President Justin Leonard was in
the chair.
The following were the committees
named:
organization--M. ]. Kelly, James
Grierson, Frank Clish, Otto Corri-
geux, Jerry Fitzgerald. Legislative
]. J. Connolly, M. ]. Kelley, J. C.
Grievance and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
], Delaney, Patrick Barry, Wesley CAL
kins, Harry L. Leonard, Jerry Fftzger-
aid. Press J. c. Leonard, Florence
J. Delaney, w. II. spalding Label
William B. Noyes, Edward MulIin.
Charles Pardy, James Trout. Patrick
Barry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Recital BY Charlie, Palmer Potter.

Charles Palmer Potter gave an or
gan recital at the North Methodist
church Monday evening, says the
Hartford Times, assisted by Miss Edith
Aab, contralto. II was varied pro-
gramme, and was very well received.
Mr.. Palmer's recital included Bach's
Prelude and Fugue in B minor, and
Claimants Seventh Sonata for the
heavier works, and among the lighter,
which seemed to catch the fancy of
the audience, were the Vision, by Bib,
and Prayer, by Calaerts. also Un Nor
ceau Rustique, By Munro. He played
also Bucks variations on The Star
Spangled Banner and Caulkin's Two
Part Songs without Words. Miss Aabs
rich contralto voice was used to ad-
vantage with careful and well directed
EXPRESSION.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
FEvIDENCE BEGUN INBOCARDUS TRIAL
Jury Completed in Afternoon and Civil Engineer Pitcher
Describes Plan of the Vicinity of the Murder.

tial evidence. He was excused by the
state.
Martin J. wallace of Lisbon said he
knew Copeland, and he was excused by
the court.
Charles Jordan of Lebanon was OPP
posed to capital punishment and he
was excused by the court.
J. P. Clark Of Salem was opposed to
capital punishment, and he was excus-
cd by the defense.
Elisha P. Socum OF Norwich said
he would want very strong evidence,
if not that of an eye witness. There
was a conference regarding him, and
he was excused by the defense.
Walter G. Burdick Of Griswold was
opposed to capital punishment, and the
court excused him.
Elias Palmer OF voluntown said he
would require an eye witness to the
killing to convict. The court excused
him.
John A. Kilroy Of Yantic, teamster,
was not sure about convicting on cir
cumstantial evidence, and he was ex-
cused by the state.
Last One from Salem.
Griswold Morgan of Salem, farmer
had no soruples against capital pun
ishment and would require no eye wit
ness In case Of strong circumstantial
evidence. He is not prejudiced against
q drinking man or soldier. He was
accepted as juror No. IL, completing
the panel at $50 o'clock.
The Jurors were then sworn in and
the indictment read to them by Clerk
Parsons, 1t being signed by Warren
Burrows Of the grand jury.
There remained but one more In the
list Of those summoned in. three hav-
ing been excused for Illness.
George E.. Pitcher. civil engineer for
"a years, was the first witness called.
He explained a map of a portion OF
New London and the interior of the
Copeland barn, opposite to Fort Trum-
bull, where the murder was commit
ted. He was on the stand half hour
when court adjourned at AS0 until this
morning at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
FUNERALS.
Frank Avery.

The funeral Of Frank Avery was
held from the Brewsters Neck chapel
at o'clock TUESDAY afternoon. ~
which there were many relatives and
friends and a number Of floral forms.
The services were conducted by Rev.
T. c. Wright, and Mrs. Tubbs and
MISS Tubbs sang Nearer My God. to
Thee, and Sometime Wen Understand.
The bearers were Arthur Stamand
Fred Stamand. John Corser, John Car
penter, William Perkins and William
Austin. Burial was in the Brewster's
Neck cemetery. Church e Allen had
charge Of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Attorney Allins a Candidate.

Among the candidates talked Of as
successor to State Attorney Williams
Of New Haven county when he is ele-
waited, as expected now, to the superior
court bench, is Attorney Arnon A.
Alling. Mr.. Alling is at present as
sistant state attorney and in that po-
sotion has shown himself to be an ac-
tive and painstaking advocate, having
assisted state Attorney HUH in the
Burns case here. Mr.. Alling is popu-
lar in military circles. He is the son
of John w. Alling. one Of the leading
members of the New Haven county
har
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
ARcANuM CLUB BOWLING.
Team Three in Class Took Two of
the Games in Match With cam One.

At the Arcanum club alleys Tues
day evening, Team Three took two
games from Team One, although the
scores were Interestingly close. The
first game went to Team One by IA
pins. In the second game. Team
Three had SO pins to spare. but in the
third game were only three ahead.
The high single was 179, made by
Hagberg. while Hagberg and Bliyen
We're tied at 464 for high total. Bliven
had the most strikes and Hagberg was
nigh on spares. Mech and Wight
man scored and lilly refereed. The
summary follows
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
BOTH COMPANIES WILL
BE INSPECTED MONDAY
First Lieutenant Adams of Fort Jay
Will Be the Inspecting Officer.

On Tuesday evening at the armory
the Fifth company had it's regular
drfll ana blanket rolling followed by
q short company meeting.
Orders were read for the company
inspection next Monday night. at
which every member must be present.
Both companies win be inspected at
that time by First Lieut.. F. II. Adams
Of Fort Jay, Governors Island, n Y.
This is the annual inspection by an
officer Of the regular army.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Sent to Jail.

In the city court on Tuesday morn
ing Effie Smith. charged with keeping
a disorderly house. was sent to jail for
fifteen days and taxed the costs. City
Attorney Hall on Monday talked Of
bringing back the girls who had been
sent to the state school and charging
Bffie with a very serious crime which
might be along the line of the recent
Adobe Burns case
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
w. c. Coffee Injured.

w. c. Coffee met with a very painful
accident while in the employ of the
Page Boiler company last Saturday.
While unloading sections Of heaters at
the freight depot very heavy one ac-
cidentally slipped and landed on his
right foot, the big toe being crushed.
DR.. Harper attended to the injured
member The accident win confine Mr..
Coffee to the house for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
NORWICH SHOOTING CLUB.
Annual Meeting Held and Officer,
EIected-Promising Outlook.

Shooting club was held at the store
of Eaton Chase Co. Monday evening,
and a number of enthusiastic shooters
were present. The following officers
were elected: President, G. W. Dol
beare; vice president, w. H. Gates;
secretary and treasurer. w. A. Moran;
field captain, ]. E. MITCHELL; board Of
managers, I. B. Leahy, A. E. Grimes,
"A. c. Wright, II. F. Ulmer and J. E.
Olcott.
The outlook Of the club for the COM
ing year promises to be a prosperous
one. A programme of special prize
shoots will be arranged in advance of
their opening shoot in April.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
REV. w. 7. THAYER
Spoke on What is the Bible at New
London Conference.

At the midwinter conference of the
Bible schools of the New London Bap-
fist association in the Huntington
street Baptist church, New London,
Tuesday, there were about 1875 pres
ent.
Rev. W. T. Thayer of this city was
one Of the speakers, his subject being
What is the Bible? He said in part:
Opinions about the Bible come as light
itself. 1t comes with our environment.
The opinion comes to US as a legacy
always to be sacredly guarded and to
be regarded rather than to be ques-
toned. The Bible Is the book of the
flreside. 1t is the book which we have
seen In the court room Of the law of
justice. To the question, What Is the
Bible? we answer 1t is the word of
God. II IS Go1-made and God-lnspired
and given for a single purpose. The
speaker continued, giving the Canon
ical and early history Of the Bible, en-
forcing this view
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Christ church RihIe clas.

There was meeting of those inter-
ested in the formation Of a Bible class
in Christ church at the home Of Rev.
N. P. Carey on Tuesday evening. There
are to be a dozen or more in the class
to meet Tuesday evenings during Lent
at Rev. Mr.. Carey's home, he being thte
teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

The creditors Of IL. S. Davis, bank
rupt stock broker Of this city. have
employed counsel and will appeal from
the decision given by A. A. Browning,
referee in bankruptcy They have en-
gagged an expert accountant to audit
the books.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
NOTICE

MISS o'colINoR wishes to announce
to the public that she will continue the
Millinery business at the same location,
the MAY BUILDING, 27s MAIN ST.,
formerly conducted by O'Connor &
Ring. NELLIE O'cONNOR.
feb9d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Common Pleas court.

The February term of the court of
common pleas scheduled to come in
Tuesday at Norwich did no business.
The next session Of common pleas will
De held by Judge Charles b. Waller in
New London en Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

The attachment on the Addie Burns
place in New London for $3.50, by Lou
is Elfenbein. a saloon keeper, was re-
moved Tuesday, wher the Burns wom-
an made a settlement with Elfenbein,
paying the amount of the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
coIehester-Nonnieh Road.

tions have been received by officials Of
the Norwich and Colchester trolley
road recently Civil Engineer KRONER
who has been away and also i'll, ex-
poets to start work on the survey next
Monday and push 1t through to COM
pletion as QUICKLY as nossihle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Although not definitely decided. It is
expected that the annual banquet of
the Board of Trade will be held on
Monday evening, Feb. %.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
His Only Recourse

There is nothing left for Mr. Willett
to do but to break into the magazines
with an article on the sacred right Of
free ngsgate.-Duluth Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
Welsh sests Memsle.

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 2.-Freddie
Welsh had a shade the better Of George
Memsic in ten round battle here to-
night in which no decision was AM
nounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

On Tuesday there was a marked i'm
provement in the condition of William
M. Williams, who is i'll with pneu-
monia at his home on Church street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Henry Ellison, who has been office
assistant at the Y. M. c. A., has fn-
ished his employment there. He ex-
poets to take UP railroad work in Hol-
yoke
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Ernest Rogers Of Norwich has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Rogers Of Brewer street, New
London
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
PERSONAL.

DR.. George T. Rowland was q visit
or in Hartford on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

U. S. Marshal Edison S. Bishop Of
Hartford spent Tuesday night IN
town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Mrs. Frank Jacobs has returned to
Middletown from visit with Miss
Chism of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
FOR A LINCOLN MONUMENT.
Petition Circulated Here by Post
master Caruthers.

Postmaster Caruthers on Tuesday
was circulating a petition to the legis-
lature favoring the erection of a mon
ument to Abraham Lincoln in Hart
ford. He received a large number Of
local Signers and will forward it to
Hartford, where it will be joined with
similar ones from other parts of the
state. There is no monument or statue
of Lincoln in the entire state Of Con-
necticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Miss Fannie Tillinghast spent Sun
day with Miss Grace Patterson of
New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Mrs. Lucius Brown and Mrs. Nor
ton have been visitors in Hartford this
week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
CHANGES ON CHELSEA.
New Pilot House and More Aecomno.
dations for Passengers.

The Noank shipbullding firm Of R.
Palmer & Son has secured the contract
to repair the Sound steamer Chelsea.
The work will include the taking out
Of all the present joiner work and put
ting in new cabins, staterooms and
pilot house. The work will keep
number of the joiners at work for con-
siderable time. The steamer cannot
be taken from her route for two weeks
or more. so this job cannot be begun
until that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Some over a hundred Of the friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Z. Lewis as
sembled at their home IN Hope Valley,
r. l., Thursday evening to help remind
them that it was the twenty-hfth an
niyersary of their marriage. There
were friends from Providence, Paw
tucket, East Greenwich and Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03
HALF PRICE
Hen Are interested

Now inventory is over with, our
Mems Department takes on a now,
bright look. New NeelcWear, now
Shirts, everything In Furnishings for
men that are needed now.
Negligee Coat-cut shirts with cuffs.
S1.o0 and $3.50.
Work and Negllsee Shirts. with and
without collar, SOC.
Our special Adler's Gloves for sf.1s.
Coat Sweaters in desirable eomblna-
lions at tempting prices.
Our s1OO Four in hands. 6ee.
Four-in-hands in plain oolors. novelty
silks and knits, SOC.
Csee shetucket Street store window
display
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Besides electing officers in Bridge
port Monday, at their fifth annual
meeting, the Connecticut Laundry
mems association voted unanimously
to affiliate with the Laundrymen's Ma
tional association Of America. the
meeting concluding with the annual
banquet at o'clock, at which nearly
100 sat down. T. S. Meyer of Water.
bury is president.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Spanish War soldiers in number of
cities will hold a service February IA
in memory Of the soldiers who lost
their lives on the Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

A bill has been introduced in the
general assembly which provides for
a close season for grouse. woodcock
and quail for a period Of three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Dairy Commissioner Hubert F. Pot
ter in his biennial report says: About
500 diaries have been inspected I'M
der the law and while the most of
them were found to be in fairly good
condition, some Of them were SO I'M
sanitary that the product was unfit
for food, and should be condemned as
unsafe for consumption.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

At the Meriden woman's club meet
ing Monday, it was voted to extend an
invitation to the state association Of
womens clubs to hold the May meet
ing in Meriden, according to informa-
ton recently received that such an
invitation would be agreeable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Game commissioners are finding
that Hungarian partridges are dying,
as a result Of the ice storm which
prevented them from getting food. In
some places provision is made to feed
the birds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

OF a former Norwich visitor Mon
days Worcester Post said: The Rev.
William H. Goggin, rector of St.
Paurs church, was 81 years old today.
he received the congratulations and
gifts Of friends. The rector is in the
best Of health and spirits and is re-
joicing with his parishioners in having
a church free from debt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

The annual convention of the Por-
tuguese Fraternal league Of the Unit
ed States of America is being held in
Fall River with Sc delegates present
from all over New England. Seven
teen branches Of the order in the New
England states are representated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Albert G. Kneeland of Lebanon had
no information about the case. He Is
not hostile to drinking men or soldiers.
He is grand juror. He was accepted
as Juror No. II.
Curtis L. Hazes Of Sprague knew
nothing about the case. He had No
scruples against capital punishment,
He served in the Bill case. He consid-
ers q man in a condition to shoot an
other man knows what he Is about
and therefore responsible. He was ex-
cused by the defense.
George A. Peck Of Colchester knew
nothing OF the case and We free from
prejudice. He was excused DIV the de-
Tense.
John r. Kinney of Voluntovn. car
penter. had no knowledge Of the case.
He would require strong ctrcumstan-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Some persons declare that If Candle
mas day is sunny it does not mean a
return of cold weather, but continu-
ance of sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

Charles T. Barstow. 81, a native Of
Norwich, died from heart disease,
while at the table Monday evening in
his home in Mystic. He leaves his
wife and two sons, Charles I. and
Lewis Barstow of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-03

The fatalities for the first month of
the year, according to unofficial report
reached Sc. OF this number two were
homicides, eight suicides and forty-six
accidental takings off. In committing
suicide five used carbolic acid, two cut
their threats and one chose drowning.
There were IL persons burned to
death.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
SEEM BENT
ON NATIONAL LOTTERY

Havana. May THE discussion in
the house on the national lottery bill.
which promises to provoke a lively
debate. was postponed today OF re-
cfipt of the reports Of the two com
mittecs 10 which 10 was referred.
There is "a great divergence OF opinion
regarding the price OF tickets.
II is rumored that the Emitted States
government iutimatcd 10 the Cuban
administration hat it disapproved Of
the proposed lottery and suggested
that the sending Of tickets through
the mails might exclude Cuba from
the International postal union.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
FRENCH POLICE SEARCH
FOR FUGITIVE PR0M0T Err

paris. May ID f. Wsler, a ma
turallzed American. vino has been
engaged in promoting various Ameri-
can enterprises here, has fled iron'
Paris. presumably COR America. amt
the New York police have been mott
fled.
Wyier's flight followed his arrest
here az the Instance OF Frank Aicxee
OF Brooklyn. who charged that d. had
failed to account for several thousan'
dollars belonging to "A company d.
which both men wen. interested.
Aloxce SAYS that when threatened
with exposure Wyler purchased a re-
volyor and said that he intended TO
kill Alexee and then commit suicide.
The police have seized wylors pa
ucrs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
WhoOpinm Cough.

This is a more dangerous disease
than is generally presumed. 1t will
be q surprise to many to learn that
more deaths result from it than from
scarlet fever, Pneumonia often re-
suits from it. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has cen used in many cpl
denies of w%hooping cough, and al
ways with the best results. Delbert
Mckeig, of Harlan, Iowa, say of it:
NV boy took %whooping cough when
nine months old. He had it in the
winter. ! got a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy which proved
good. cannot recommend it too
highly For sale by all druggists.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
ASSOCIATION TOO BUSY
TO CONSIDER FIGHTING

Milwaukee. May 5.-Presidcnt J. d.
O'Brien, Of the American association.
refuses to make a statement at this
time regarding the action the Ma
tional Baseball commission, setting
aside the national agreement drafted
IN January last.
1--WE are too busy at present cater
ing to the baseball public" said MI
O'Brion today. This is no time to
NEEDLE with the politics of the game,
he added.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
OUR ASSORTMENT OF CANNED
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES is A
SELECTED STOCK. COME IN AND
EXAMINE 1T. n. q. PRATT 4
Co, 2f4 S. SECOND.
AMATEUR CARRIES OFF
H0N0RS WITH SHOTGUN

Nashville. Tenn, May 50. n.
Ford. an amateur of Central city.
Iowa, took first money today over
both professionals ana amateurs in
the regular events at the second days
shoot of the Interstate associations
fourth southern handicap tourna-
mcnt, making "a score of 81 out Of
possible 100.
Herr and Gilbert, professionals, and
Baggcrman. amateur, tied for sec
ond money.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-06
snnLnnn Adopls RccalI.

Spokane. wash. May BY q sate
majority the citizens OF spokane odol.
ted Yesterday q charter amendment
providing for the recall of elective city
officials on petition of > 5pcr cent 81
tho voters.