Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04

state and none was put in for the defense
 By agreement of counsel. Professor Whitney then gave his testimony as to the analysis of the stomach and a portion of the liquid from which Dan iel T. Sullivan drank, and for whose death John Cisco and Caterino Cisco are charged with mans1aughter.
 The analysis was of the same nature as that made in the Riley case. In the stomach Professor Whitney ob- tained a color reaction that showed at least per cent of alcohol. From the ing very small, the percentage of al- conoI was not less than five per cent, but it may have been more.
 Attorney General Greenough an- nounced that the state rested. Attor- ney Sweeney for counsel in both cases offered no testimony He stated that in the DiFonti case the charge was so grave that it was not within the prov ince of the district court, and there fore the only point was whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant holding the accused for trial in the superior court, especially as he had pleaded guilty of maintaining liquor nuisance.
 Judge Sweeney asked for the dis charge of John Cisco. as no evidence had been introduced to connect Cisco with the alleged crime. as it was Mrs. Cisco and not MT. Cisco who sold the liquor that it is alleged caused the death of Mir Sullivan. Attorney Gen era1 Greenough said that MT. Cisco was considered a proprietor of the place and should be held jointly with his wife.
 Judge Williams found that John Di Fonti was probably guilty of man slaughter in causing the death of Mi chaeI Riley, and he was held for trial at the SeptembeA term of the superior court. DiF'onti furnished bond of $3,000 for his appearance.
 John Cisco and Caterino Cisco were also adjudged probably guilty and their appearance at the September term of the superior court.
 Rev. Joseph F. Elder, who died in New York recently at the home of his son, John P. Elder. was known in Westerly. where he frequently visited while his son, Rev. Robert Elder, was pastor of Calvary Baptist church. An other son is Rev. Joseph A. Elder, who is pastor of the Third Baptist church in New London. There was a peculiar incident in the life of Rev. Joseph F. Elder. His mother died when he was very young and he was but two years of age when his father married a wid- ow, who had a daughter IS months old. These children were brought up under the same parental care. almost as brother and sister. although they bore no relationship to each other They learned to love each other as children and this continued on through life The father of the boy and the mother of the girl each gave their blessing and the lovers from childhood were married and lived life of con- tentment and happiness.
 William McSweeney, a paving cutter by occupation, died suddenly Friday noon at the plant of the New England Granite works Mir McSweeney has in I1er- of years and was permitted to work whenever he felt so inclined, as he was not physically able to work reg ularly A few weeks ago he collapsed while at work and was conveyed to his home at 135 Granite street, but recovered from that severe attack and resumed his work. He complained of being weak at the works Friday morn ing and at noon died suddenly of heart disease.
 MT. McSweeney was born in Ireland about 6s years ago and had been resident of Westerly nearly forty years. He was a member of Nara gansett council, Knights of Columbus. He is survived by Mrs. McSweeney. a son Timothy. and two daughters, Ma ry and Alice McSweeney.
 An alarm of fire brought the p. s. Barber hose company to e blaze in 8. tenement over the store of B. G. Rich mond in West Broad street, Friday morning, just before ten o'clock. A lighted kerosene lamp had been left on the window sill of the apartments occupied by Oliver Brown. The lamp was accidentally upset by a little girl and the flames spread to mattress Mrs. Brown shouted fire and the alarm was sent in from the nearest fire box. Prompt assistance subdued the blaze before the fire apparatus arrived. There was only slight damage.
 The regular meeting of Phebe Greene Ward chapter, D. A. R., was held at don in AvonGale. Resolutions of re- gret were adopted upon the death of Mrs. Charles B. Coon. A committee composed of Mrs. William A. Hillard, Mrs. Milo M Clarke and Mrs. Mary Chapman, was appointed to locate and care for the graves of revolutionary soldiers in Westerly and vicinity. There was a piano solo by Miss Hazel York and reading of poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes by Mrs. John Thomas and the meeting adjourned with the singing of America Refreshments were served by Mrs. Langdon.
 With representatives, from the Nor wich and Groton lodges as guests, Hone lodge No 19 Rebekah degree officers of Rhode Island: Mrs. Mary A.. Sisson, past president; Mrs. Mary A. Franklin president; Mrs George A. Potter. vice president; Mrs. Cora A. Aldrich, secretary; Mrs. Laura H. Stayner. marshal; Mrs. Lillian Rowe, inside guard. The Rebekah degree was conferred upon three candidates. aft CT which there were speeches, re- treatments and a general social. ses- sion.
 It is announced by General Manager Sewel that the work of rebuilding the Watch Hill road will be commenced Monday morning with a large force of men and that the work will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible, the contract limit being forty-two days. The work will be started at Watch Hill and completed in that sec ton first. in order that there win be no interference with the plan of inn r-a yement of Bay street by the Watch Hill fire district and Watch Hill Im-- pIc cement society.
 It is proposed to extend the Pleasant " =rz- a"ou uch three thousand feet to- ward Weekapaug during the present