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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
HEARS HIS PLEA
Judge Dana Listens to Appeal
From Mitchell.
Prisoner Says He Is Guilty Of
Embezzlement.
SCHENCK BELIEVES 1T.
County Attorney Has Faith in
UnfOrtunate's Story.
Court Will Read Letters and
Render Decision Later.

E. A. Mitchell, former representa-
tive of the oliver Typewriter company,
and member Of the Commercial club,
charged with embezzlement from his
company, entered plea of guilty be-
fore JudgeA. w. Dana today, making
a statement of his case and it's circum-
stances which were taken under con-
sideration by the court in lieu of a
sentence.
Given free rein by County Attorney
Schenck. the unfortunate man sought
to justify his act in the light of hu-
| manity. Driven to desperation fnan-
cially and mentally by the long con-
tinued illness of his wife and four re-
peated expensive operations, when
brothers he had formerly assisted, had
refused him aid, he had borrowed from
the companys agent at Kansas City
and used some collections, intending to
repay them as soon as he could do
so, but was prevented by his arrest.
Wife Deserts Him.
The wife he has struggled for ever
since his marriage to her A years ago,
has since his Incarceration in the coun-
ty jail, the 25th of last month, filed a
suit for divorce alleging nonsupport.
81 never took a cent wilfully and ma
liciously from anyone in my life," as
and my wifes illness bore me down
until was forced to borrow from Mr..
Hancock at Kansas City. Then the
company deducted from my salary
every month to repay itself. 1 state
positively and honestly to your honor
that I did not know what 1 did when
1 left Topeka All I remember is
waking at a hotel in Denver. was
left there by friend. I worked
through Colorado, New Mexico and
into Texas to El Paso, where I was
arrested. I then had a good position
offered me at Austin with a publishing
house. l intended to repay every cent
1 borrowed but Mr.. Hancock broke
confidence. And I have learned that
my wife has now begun a suit for di-
vorce here in your court.
81 have worked every one of the
fourteen years of our married life for
her. She has had four operations in
that length of time. l can tell you, if
your honor please, the story of cir
cumstances with which / have battled.
They have been almost more than man
can bear. But 1 do not want to say
one word against woman or discuss
the divorce
Schenck Has a Heart.
County Attorney Schenck interrupt
ed to say: 81 want to say 1 feel a
great deal of sympathy for this man.
I believe every thing he says is abso-
lutely true. His wife did come in here
and sue for divorce and I think it the
worst example of ingratitude ever
saw. I want him to tell all the cir
cumstances OF this case and endorse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
Weather Is Warm.

The temperature today is 16 above
normal. The wind is blowing II miles
an hour from the southwest and it
seems like the good old summer time
was on dress parade. Three years
ago the temperature reached SO de-
grees. Four years ago the minimum
was Is degrees. The weather man has
begun to worry about the fruit. There
has never been a year when freezing
weather did not occur later than this
date. Colder weather is sure to come
sooner or later and the peach crop
thoughts bring wrinkles to the brows
of the weather makers. Following
70 tl,a hOl1rI4, tenn raara t111.as.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19

them as true and recommend their
consideration
Mitchell produced q bundle of let
ters from various parts of the country
to show his previous record and asked
the county attorney to read them.
Judge Dana however, in view of the
facts that the noon hour was arrived,
took the matter under consideration,
accepted the letters to read, and stated
that he would call further hearing
for the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
SHANKS GETS 20 YEARS
SaIina Wife Murderer Is Sentenced
to the Penitentiary.

SaIina, Kan, March 19-J H..
Shanks. found guilty of murder in the
second degree for having killed his
wife, was today sentenced here to 20
years in the penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
Try Hard to save Cannon.

Washington. March 1S.=How to
save Speaker Cannon from humiliating
defeat.
That was the proposition around
which all interest centered at the
capitol early today as far as the Re-
publicans of the house of representa-
tives were concerned. 1t was the one
thought that dominated the united
regulars and considerable portion of
the insurgent forces.
number # the most radical men,
bers of the insurgent faction, however,
were not concerned about what may
happen to the speaker The Demo-
Gratis. of course, were interested only
in inf1icting IS much damage to the
majority as possible.
1t was adm tied on all sides, boast
fully by the insurgents but very quiet
ly by the regulars, that the fight on the
revision of the rules had been won
and that the present rules committee
would be overturned and a new COM
mittee selected by the house.
This is assured by the unhroken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
Five Hundred Houses Burn

Yokohama, March 19.=Five hum
dred houses were destroyed here yes
terday by fire. Seven lives were lost
in the conf1agration.
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CContinued on Page Four.l
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the hourly temperatures:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19

Norris Resolution Read.
Mr.. Olmsted then ordered the read
ing of the Norris resolution. He had
hardly done so when Speaker Cannon
returned and took the gavel.
Norris sought an agreement for a
division of time for the debate on the
resolution He suggested one and Il
half hours on each side be agreed upon
for debate. Dalzell at once accepted.
To this Rodenberg of Illinois, objected,
saying he thought there should be al
lowed five hours on either side for the
debate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
Weather Indications.

Chicago, March 19.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Sunday; continued moderate tempera-
ture.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
WOMAN DISAPPEARS.
Mrs. Samuel Mcdonald of Colchester
 Gone With Two Children and $40o.

A mystery that is exciting the res idents of Colchester became known in this city Monday Last Friday night, Mrs. Samuel Mcdonald wife of one of the the towns well known lumber men, left her home and no trace of her has been found. although a dih- gent search has been kept up.,
 Mrs. Mcdonald was accompanied by two of her children, Lizzie. aged 12, and a baby. The story around the vil- lage is that. Mrs. Mcdonald obtained some thing like S400 and sent her daughter Mabel over to Charles Browns to hire a team. She then drove off with the three children. but the team was returned later by Mabel. who. it is said, refuses to say any thing relative to her mothers where abouts or actions except that she let her out of the team and does not know where she has gone.
 The woman has not been in the best of health of late, and it is believed that this is partially responsible for her disappearance A careful search has been made among her acquaint- ances, but up to a late hour Monday evening nothing could be learned rel ative to her strange disappearance from home
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
DANIELSON
Young Man and Married Woman Held on Serious Charge-Politicsl Horo- scope-Borough Personals.

Willis Bartlett of New York, for merly of Danielson and East Killing ly is spending few days with friends in town.
 Mrs E. F. Francis and H. c. Fran cis have returned to Newington after a visit with MT and Mrs Charles $. Francis.
 William Snyder of Danielson was at his home in Danielson over Sunday.
 Miss Winnie E. Shaw is spending her vacation at South Weymouth, Mass.
 Allie E. St. Onge of Providence spent Sunday with his family in Danielson-
 Rev. P. J. Duffy, Vermont pastor. is to be at St. AIban's church during the month of September.
 Mir. and Mrs. John A. Paine have been spending few days at Nantuck- et
 Recalled to Maine.
 Frederick H. Pierce has been called back to East Machias. Me, where he is assistant principal of Washington academy. on account of the illness of the principal of the institution.
 Mrs. A. r. Wood and MT. and Mrs. Frank Townes were at Willimantic Sunday to attend the camp meetings.
 Chester IsbelI is spending his va cation in New York state.
 Mrs Frank Towne and son Freder- ick have been spending a few days at Warren and Harrington. R. l.
 Jacobs Plant Starts Up.
 The IactOT or the Ei- Il. JdcooS MI ls Go. resumed operations Monday aft CT the annual vaaction period.
 On Labor day, a legal holiday, the postoffice will be open only from 6.3o a. m. to 12 m-. and from 6.3o p. m. to 7.45 D. m. The rural free delivery service will be suspended for the day. The registry and money order division will also be closed. Held in $500 Bonds on Serious Charge
 Mrs. Myrtle P. Eldridge and Henry Brisson, both residents of the eastern part of the town, were presented in the town court Monday morning, charged with adultery. Both entered pleas of not guilty. Judge Back named nine o'clock this (Tuesday) morning as the time for a hearing, and fixed the amount of the bond in each instance at $500. Allan Smith. East Kiliingly, advanced the amount of the bond for the woman and she was released. Bris- son remained at the police station during Monday. He is just under 2l years of age. The couple were ar rested by Chief Filling in the eastern most part of the town, within few feet of the Rhode Island line, on Sun day afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
PUTNAM
Political interests-Pennant Won by Moosup-Fieht Pictures Shown in Spite of Protest.


 Mrs. Edward F. Perry will return today from d stay of several weeks at Washington, Conn.
 B. F. Houlihan. instructor at the Putnam Commercial school. has re- turned here after spending the sum mer at his home in Norwich.
 Charles Seder has returned from vacation of several weeks spent in the Adirondacks and at other points.
 Arthur D. Mcintyre. Jr.. is to en- ter the Freehold military school at Freehold N, J.
 James R. Brennan of Worcester call- ed on Putnam friends. Gardner O. Benson of Hartford for years connected with hotels in Put nam and various other cities, was in Putnam Monday. MT. Benson Is con sidering enga ging in business in HarN-
 Occupying Beach Cottage.
 Mr and Mrs. Joseph Allard, MT and Mrs. Leon Allard, Henry Ailard and Mrs. Charles Nado. the last named or Danieison, are at the Cyr cottage at Oakland beach this week. Candidate for Senator.
 Hon. George A. Hammond who has served four sessions in legislatnres of Connecticut, stands out as the leading | candidate for the republican nomina- ton for senator from the Twenty eighth district; in fact, at present he seems to be unopposed for the honor in l this section
 Hourly Service After Labor Day. 1 The Connecticut company will cut | out the half hourly service that it has maintained between Danielson and 1 Mechanicsville after Labor day and next Tuesday morning the cars will run only on the hourly schedule. The special service has been much appre- | ciated while in force. Probable Choice as Delegates.
 Representatives Joseph McKaehnie and John A. Dady and J. F. Carpenter | and Silas Wheelock are to be named at the republican town caucus tonight as delegates to the state convention structed to vote for Lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
LABOR DAY
To Be Celebrated with a Parade and
 General Rejoicing.

Labor day, as far as the Thread City is concerned, will be genuinely event. ful. with big parade and attendant publication.
 The arrangements for the days eel ebration is in the hands of the general executive committee of the Central Labor union. Practically every labor organization in the city of WiIliman- tic has signified its ir.eention to take part in the parade. and every ap- pearance tends t. indicate that the days festivities -@iu be a fit sequel to the celebration, held here the Fourth of July.
 The parade will start at S3O o'clock and line of march will be made throusk the principal streets of the city and will be followed by a base ball game at Windham field at eleven o'clock.
 The following committee has been selected from the various organiza- tions to perfect the details for the celebration and< will be augmented as necessity requires: William D. I4ason and Frank Reilley of the Painters To- cal; Joseph Boucher and Joseph Car tier of the Carpenters and Joiners' To- cal; Henry Hall and David Martineau of the Plumbers local and Mrs. Nell lie Lynch of the Spooler Tenders To- cal
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER
 TO BE CREATED.
Result of Street Committees Charges
 Against R. E. Mitchell.

The standing committee on streets at a special meeting of the board of alder men Monday evening submitted a lengthy report in which charges were preferred against R. r. Mitchell, city engineer. that disclosed the fact that he had failed to accord the committee the courtesy Of a reply to a communi- cation with reference information requested. relative to the repair work that IS tO be done on Main street. and as d conse0 ueneer the committee is held up in doing the york. The plans given the coTnlnIttee relating to the work at that point are incomplete and il will be necessary to employ the services of another engineer as Mir. Mitchell has refused to take any more orders from the street committed
 It was voted by resolution that was adopted to authorize the committea to hire any engineer that it might see it to lay out the work there and to do what sidewalk work is necessary at a c0=t 'ant to axcaed $50. The consensus
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Personals.

Deputy Sheriff Wickwire of Col chester was in Wilimantic Monday.
 Harry Anderson is spending the week with relatives in Providence.
 Ambrose Carey of Boston, formerly of this city, is spending his vacation here.
 Miss Celia Whalen of Brooklyn. N Y, is the guest of friends in South Coventry.
 D. F. Comptois left Sunday after roos for a stay of several days with his family at Magog, Canada
 Miss Maude Clark of East Hamp- ton spent the week end with friends at the Willimantic camp ground.
 Frank Whitehouse of Andover. a comrade of A. c. Tyler camp, No s, U. g. W. ", of this city, was in town Monday.
 o D. Brown. who spent the week end at the home of w. J. Hastings and family, returned to Providence Monday afternoon
 Miss Frances Carey, who has been spending two weeks vacation in Dor chester and Boston. has returned to her home on Prospect street.
 Miss May EggIeston. who has been spending two weeks with her uncle, Henry 5. Martin of Ash street, has returned to Somerville. Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred willoughby and family, who have been guests of Hen " E. Anthony and family of Oak street returned to Colchester Monday
 Lefty Smith, the pitcher, who was injured in the game with Litchfieid On Eindham field. Saturday afternoon, came out of the hospital Monday aft ernoon against the advice of the au- thoritfes there. He IS still pretty weak an1 the torn fragments are liable to cause him considerable bother for some Iin.6.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30

of opinion of the board and mayor in d1cated that new engineer will in all probability be hired at the next regular meeting and some provision made for the creation of the office of city engi- neer, which has hitherto been only an appointive one, without any actual title, as there is at the present time no provision for city engineer in the city charter.
 There was a general discussion rela- tive to the merits of tarvia and a res oiution was adopted empowering the standing committee on streets to inves- tigate the action of the same in other cities at an expense not to exceed $50. which sum is to be taken from the con- tiDgent fund.
 With the unanimous consent of the board. Alderman Shepard brought up the matter of renting the city's road roller to Contractor Ladd to be used bn the Coventry road. After some dis cussion a resolution was adopted em- towering the street committee to rent the roller to MT Ladd with man to run it for s10 per day.
 Adjournment was then taken
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Democratic Caucus in Lebanon.

The democrats of Lebanon held their ca aucus Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the town hall at Lebanon for the purpose of electing delegates to the various conventions. OTganiza ton was effected by the election of -Philo Burgess chairman and Reuben P. Burgess clerk.
 Delegates elected were as follows: State convention, Philo Burgess Thomas H. Ward, Reuben P. Burgess and Patrick J. Duffy: senatorial, James H Burril1. Oscar Bergaron. Nathan T. Kenyon and Albert T. Hoxie; congress siOnal Beverett A Manwarring. w Orin Mott Edward L. Moffitt and liar risOn H. Ward; county John Perkins, James A PendIeton, Philo Burgess and Reuben P. Burgess.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
FIoHr PIcTUREs sHoWN
In Spite of Protes4-No Worse Than
 Many Other Films.


 Putnam people saw or had a chance to see the much talked of Jeffriee- Johnson fight pictures at the Bradley theater Monday afternoon and evening. There wae a protest made to the city officials against permitting the sxhibi- ton but A was put on. Many who not SO much by their love for the fighting game as by the desire to sat isfy their curiosity as to just what these much talked of pictures are like.
 Not for one minute are the Jeffries- Johnson light pictures to be eompSred for dangerous snggestiveness, for bru- tality, for depravity to scores of reels that depict every vice that manufae- turers dare reproduce upon a film murder, highway robbery arson, etc. etc.-and which aTs allowed to run In every town in theAs Astate without fear that an effort will be made to sup press them.
 The Jefrries Johnson light pictures surely teach a lesson in comparisons
 Workineman's Holiday.
 Next Monday. Labor day. will be ob- served as a holiday fn Putnam. the operatives in mills and nanufacturing plants getting a day off. The banks and postodice will observe holiday hours. -
 Not SPortsu@niiI<s. That was an unfortunate aitercatlon up at North Grosvenordale Saturdny afternoon when Third Basenan Trap pier of the Andems and Umpire JACK Celsse had a mixup after the game It is not good for the sport.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Womsn Got the Rites.

MT and Mrs. w. R. Harrington with Mrs Molly Hampstead enjoyed week end fishing excursion on Lake Wan gumbaug. South Coventry. The party were quite successful al fishing but the ladies are having sport over MT. Harrington's poor luck as they them selves caught the major portion of the mess. The ladies caught thirteen bass. two. of which weighed 1-2 pounds. and 36 bulllIeads, while MT. Harrington, who is generally one of the luckiest fishermen that frequents the lake only succeeded in landing one bulIhead and four small pumpkin seeds and fshed assiduously from about o'clock in the morning until after nine o'clock in the evening. Mrs Hampstead and Mrs. Harrin gton hshed only during the late afternoon and evening
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
peafnes. Cannot He Cured

by local applicatlons. as they chhnoI reach the diseased portion or the ear. There is only one way To cure uenI | remedies Deafness Is caused by an infiamed condition or the mneous hnlnk fs inhamed you have L aumblins sound or imperfect hearing. and when II IS and unless the inflammation can De taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition hearing will be de srroyed forever. nine eases out or len are caused by catarrh. W hieh Is nothing cous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any ease of deafness fcaused by catarrh) that cannot he cured by Hall { Catarrh Cure Send for circulars, free
 r T. CHENEY < co. Toledo. O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family Pills for consti- nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Hard Climbing.

A pair of horses attached to a large wagon heavily loaded with grain ere ated a little excitement Monday after noon at 4.30 o'clock as their driver at tempted to urge the pair up the in cline from Railroad street into Main. One horse slipped and fell. Willing hands unhitched the fallen horse and assisted the driver in his predicament. The off horse, which was the smaller of the pair, was not very sharp footed and could not obtain a sufficiently firm footing to make the smooth paved in- cline.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
MURRAY'S BOSTON STORE
 WILEIMANTIc, CONN.
Mattresses, Bed Pillows, Rugs and Carpets

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 Cotton Top Mattress, in two parts, good quality, at S3.50.
 Combination Cotton Top Mattress, two parts, at s4.50.
 Silk Floss Mattress, full size, two parts, guarantee not to lump or fiat ten, $15.00
 Cross Layer Mattress. with fancy stiped ticking, S1S00.
 Best South American Hair Mattress, with A. c. A ticking, $27.50-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
,..u.s..uss..ssu.s.ss.ss

yon. clerk Delegates to. the several conventions were elected as follows:
 State, John A. Frink and A. w. Dougherty;- congressional Jared Hall and Charles A. Brink: county. Fred A Wilcox and D. J. Dougherty; sena- torial Orren w. Bates and David s. Kenyon.
 The democratic caucus for the nomination of town officers will be held in September.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
Bruised. but Gritty.

Henry Beaudin, a fourteen year old. residing at No. 39 Stone row, was run over by a team Saturday evening and sustained a badly wrenched left le~ well as severe bruises. Dr. c. H. Girard rendered medical assistance. The boy refused to say anything about the accident other than he was run nNer hv a faa m
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
MoosuP WINS.
Has Secured Pennant in Eastern
 Connecticut Amateur League.

Moosup has won the pennant In the Eastern Connecticut Amateur
 league which was made up or teams
 that finished as follows; Moosup,
 Plainfield, Sterling, Wauregan, JeWett
 City and Central Village.
 Next Sunday at Moosup the victori- ous team will be presented a pennant which will be raised with appropriate ceremony. Then will come a ball game hetween Moosup and the All-StSrs, se-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
yudament for PLaintiff-AppeaI Taken

In the case of Joseph A. Martin vs. Marietta Rice an action to recover a labor claim of $50. which was heard before Justice of the Peace George k. Hinman last week, judgment as found for the plaintiff Monday. Jus tfce Hinman ordering that he recover ST9.32 Attorney P. J. Danahey for the defendant gave notice Of an ap- peal Attorney F. Frank Bugbee ap- peared for the plaintiff.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
JEWETT CITY
Field Day of N. E. Q. P.-Prizs Win
 ners-Exeitins Runaway.

On Saturday afternoon the mem bers of the N. E. c. P located in the eastern part of the state took pos session of Wildwood park and held their annual field day. The following lodges were represented: Beulah lodge, New Londoin: Thames Nor wich; Slater. Norwich: Flea ger Jew cit. Jewett City; Governor Lilley. of Plainf1eld B. A. Bailey Danielscn; i;
 General Putnam Putnam. and H. $.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
At st. Mary,s Church.

This CTuesday) morning a requiem high mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's church for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Rose Lord.
 Friday, the first Friday of the month, masses will be celebrated at and o'clock, with holy hour in the evening at 7.3O o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-30
BED PILLOWS

22x2s inch Fancy Feather Pillows. S2.50 each 2sx2s inch Slumber Pillows, s3.5o each. 22x2s inch Prime Geese Feather Pill lows. s4.50-
 22xss inch Silk Floss Pillows. ss,25.