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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
STAFFORD SPRINGS
How Memorial Daw Was Observed
Visitors Enjoy Borough Hospitality.

Memorial day was observed in STAFF
ford in about the usual manner. The
graves in the outlying cemeteries were
decorated in the morning. At noon
dinner was served to the veterans in
the Grand Army hall by the Woman 8
Relief corps. At 2 O'Clock they went
out to the Springs cemetery. where pa
triotic exercises We're held and an in
tefesting address delivered, by Rev. I.
P. Booth.
Holiday Goods.
A. J. Tilden of Waterbury spent Me-
mortal day with friends in the Dor
ough.
Michael McCrohan of Providence has
been visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Rich of
Bristol were with relatives in Stat
ford Springs over Memorial day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
DEAD AT %.
Mrs. Clara r. Kent of Southbridee

There is local interest in the death
of Mrs. Clara (RiedeD Kent %, of
Southhridge, who died of peritonitis,
caused, it is said by an illegal act,
performed by herself. Mrs. Kent died
in st. Vincents hospital, Worcester.
Parade Crossed New Bridge.
To permit those participating in the
Memorial day parade to cross it. the
new reinforced concrete bridge at
Bridge street was opened for time
Tuesday, but as the structure is not
wholly ready for traffic it was closed
again. The contractors will have COM
pleted their work in a few days.
Patient in Troy Hospital.
Alfred ]. Cox, who has been en-
ployed as an overSeer in the mill of
the French River Textile company at
Mechanicsville, is in a hospital at
Troy, n. Y. to receive treatment for
an attack of paralysis which has af-
fected his legs.
Many Attracted to Wildwood.
There was large number from this
city at Wildwood park Tuesday aft
ernoon and evening to attend the
shows at the theater. to witness the
ball game and take part in the dan
cling. The privileges are let this year
to the same men that neld them last
season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
S SEW Err BIDS
Opened Monday Evening-Contract
Awarded Siivestro of Hartford.

The bids for the construction of the
sewer on West Par, South, South PARK
and Hayden streets We're opened by
Mayor ID. p Dunn and the members
of the sewer committee of the council
in the Office of City Clerk A. c.. Scrip
ture Nc nday evening in the presence
Of representatives of the contractors
submitting the bids and Civil Engi-
neer r. E. Mitchell
Three bids were received, as follows.
Ahern Bros of this city, West Park
street sewer. 81 cents per lineal foot:
manholes. $50 each; South street, 9S
cents per lineal foot; manholes. $50
EACH South Park street. So cents per
lineal foot: manholes. $50 each: Hay
en- street. IS cents per lineal foot; rock
excavation So per cubic yard: man
holes. $50 each. Bernardino Silvestro
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Local YOUNG Ladies' in Woroestsr
BRYAN NOT A CANDIDATE.
Says He viii Not Be Next Democratic
Nominee for President.

Washington, May 2s.-william Jen-
nings Bryan during brief stay in
Washington last night held u ponfe~-
ence with Representative Burton Har-
-rison of New York, Representa- tive
Hamnil of New jersey and about 20
other politicians. The participants in
the conference would not discuss its
purpose.
In an interview Mr.. Bryan on being
asked about the rumers that he might
be the next democratic nominee for
president, said. Il am not a candidate
and will not be; leave me out of it
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Thomas Haggerman Stopped in New
Haven on Way to Noroton.

A special to Mondays Bridgeport
Farmer said: New Haven local po-
lice announced Monday morning that
no clue had been found toward locat-
ing Thomas Haggerman, civil war
veteran, aged 20. who mysterious1y
dropped out Of sight Sunday on his
way to the hospital to be treated for
an injured arm. Coming from Will
mantle to Noroton to enter the SOL
diers' home in the latter place, Hag-
german stopped off in New Haven. The
old man objected to going to the SOL
diers' home.
Haggerman headed for a hospital
but never reached there. He had no
known relatives in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
RECEIVED $1,000 LESS
THAN VOUCHER sHoWs
Painter Astonisa1es investigators o.
State Department Expenses.

Washington, May 2g.-AIberf Roth
enthal Philadelphia portrait painter,
today startled the house COMMITTEES
which is investigating expenditures IN
the state department. with the charge
that he was paid only $3.50 for a p0r-
trait of Associate Justice William r.
Day, former secretary Of state. while
the state department records contain
a voucher and receipt Indicating t1sc
he was paid $3.50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Fun ERAL.
Joseph D. Hall.

Funeral services for Joseph Davis
Hall were held from his home on
Hutcl1ins street Memorial day at noon,
Rev Elliott F. Studley, pastor of the
Methodist church, officiating. The flu
neral was strictly private. Burial was
in Westfield cemetery, the four sons of
the deceased. Charles E. of Danielson.
Walter E. of Springfield, Joseph D. and
Frederick c. of Providence, acting as
bearers. A F. Wood was the funeral
director in charge. A delegation from
McGregor pc st. No. 81, G. A. r., acted
as honorary bearers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Defeated Grex Club.

Memorial day morning on Windham
field the high school defeated the Grex
club in game offball by score of 10
to Z. The high School put up good
eXhlDitlon. but the Grex club showed
its lack OF practice. Batteries: W. n
=. THOMPSON Kierans Grex clu,,,
Burns. Higgins. Higgins. Weatherbee.
Umpire, James Cochran.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Hot Weather Makes Lemons High.

Chicago, May 29.-Owing to the un-
usually hot weather of the last two
weeks, lemons have advanced more
than 80 per cent. in the Chicago mar.
ket. Crates that sold at SO and $3.50
the first of the week are selling at So
and $3.50 today
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Health Suggestions

Don't worry.
Eat sparingIy of we'll cooked food
After forty, eat little meat
Live in the open air as much as pos
sible.
Sleep with plenty Of fresh air in tns
room.
Take a tablespoonful Of Dufy's pUrf
malt wf1ishey in "a half glass Of mix -
water before each meal and on retiring
If you follow these rules you VIII uot
only enjoy good health, but you viii -
happy, the world Will look brighter and
you will live much longer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Waterbury, Conn, May 29.-Miss
Margaret Longstreet. 81. died at st.
Mary's hospital here. today of spinal
meningitis. She was recovering from
malarial fever when the fatal attack
came on and was brought here from
Naugatuck Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
NAPKINS

Good values in Napkins of good
quality Linen.
\ special lot Of 20-inch Napkins
valued at $3.50 per dozen. now marked
at $500
ee-inch Mercerfzed Napkins at $3.50
dozen.
1s-inch Mercerized Napkins sfo0
dozen.
All Linen Napkins at 800. $3.50
$50 $500. $3.50 and up to $500 dozen,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Death Due to own careIessness.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 29.-Coro-
ner Wilson. in a, finding handed down
tonight, says that Rafraei Nurra, who
was killed in Stratford by the caving-
in of trench on May "a, met death
by his own carelessness. Nurra was
20 years old and lived in New Rochelle,
N Y
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Pon1fret.-Frederic Porter V5ufon.
the portrait painter. recently died -
his home in Boston after = short IT.
ness. He WAS well Known here, where
he Was a frequent visitor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Zorn's Portrait of President.

Washington. May 2s.-The Zorn oil
painting of President Taft, it was an
nounced at the White House today. is
to "a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

WalIingford.-The standing commit
tee of the Congregational church was
invited to meet with the Sunday school
Tuesday morning at O'clock to dec
crate the graves of past clergymen at
the Center street cemetery.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Good quality Sheets for single,
three quarter and double beds, also
extra long Sheets. at 4sc to S1.to each.
Henottched Sheets, s1xoO, s1.o5
each.
Hsmstitched Sheets. s1xss. s1.15
each
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
OBITUARY.
Sarah Phelps.

The body of Sarah Phelps, who was
well known in this city. will be brought
here this "wednesday afternoon for
burial in Willifnantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
wlLLlMANTlc MAN MISSING.

set the pretty verses to music, which
is now in the hands of the publisher.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Dainty Poem by Dr.. Jules Jordan.

DIR. Jules JORDAN of Providence. a
native of Windhan. had a graceful
poem, Lilac blossoms in Mondays
Providence Journal d.. Jordan las
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
MURRAY'S
BOSTON STORE
wILlImANTIc. CONN.
TABLE LINEN
OF Quality for the
Smart HOusekeeper

Half Bleached Irish and German
Linen Damask. from &c to $1.25 yard
70 inches wide Bleached Table
DsmaslS in fancy floor designs ano
dotted patterns. Si00 yard.
Napkins to match
- inches wide Linen in different de-
signs. at s1.25 and $3.50 yard.
2s-inch Napkins to match, at $500
dozen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
WIl.LIMANTic

What Is Going On Tonight.
Moving pictures at the Bijou AND
Genie, Temple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Danbury. Conn. May 29.-Howard T.
Farnam, senior member of the firm of
Farnani & FairchilG. hat manufactur-
ers in Bethel, died at his home in this
city this afternoon at the age of 80
years, after a lingering illness, He is
survived by his wife
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
DANIELSON

DR.. o. c. Sharpe's Dental Office Rob-
Grated in Westerly-P. & D. Changes
Pieasirs-Joseph D. Halls Funeral
Observance Of Memorial Day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Two base hits Sillery. Mclean CoyIe stolen bases
Counors 2 Coyie. scleidge Sullivan. Mclean. Mich
pLss sacrifice hit. COnius bases balls, Howard
:. hy Slery ,; struck BY Howard 6. BY siilery
- left on bases Willimandc g. Middietown 8 bases
on errors. Wiilimantc ?. Middletown wild pitch
Howsri L; time hours: umpire Curran.
Williams out. bunting third strike
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Hemmed. Fringed and cut Cornered
sedspreads for all size beds. from 75c.
to SIS 90 each.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
OBITUARY.
Samuel Putnam.

New Salem. Mass. May 29.-Samuel
Putnam who cast his first ballot for
John Quincy Adams in 1928 and who.
did not miss voting at an election I'M
til two years ago. died here today,
aged 104 years. He was a lineaf de-
scendant of Gen Israel Putnam, the
revolutionary hero. He was a repre-
sentative in the sachusetts legisla
ture for thirty consecutive terms.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

Have you the once-a-week backache?
Do you know what causes it,
Simply long, continued bending and
Strengthening over washboard
But you cannot afford to have WASH
erwoman or send clothes to laundry.
What are you going to dol
Do your washing the Fels-Naptha way
and Fels-Naptha will loosen the dirt SO that
few light rubs will take it out easily.
No boiling needed-only cool or luke
warm water, winter or summer.
Full directions on the red and green
wrapper.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31
Anty Drudge on Washboiler DANCERS.

hnty Drudge on WashbOiIef Danfers.
Miss Carrie Neso- Isn't it too bad about Mrs. Blanks
little boy? He fell in a steamine washboIer and was
scalded -
Amty Drasdge-3Yes, it is pity Why women will boil
clothes, when it is not only dangerous but useless
nuisance, can't see. must tell Mrs. Blank how
much easier and better she wash her clothes with
Fels-Naptha in cool ukewarm water without
boiling"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-31

at The Sc tor Dry Goods ss>Fs. Dzn-
ielson. Some big discounts for our
Customers another week. &ftracsf>a
Bargains on every counter in The st5Fa
Buy these goods now.
sept20d
THE BOSTON DRY ooors SToRD
Main Streer, canis,3es
seDt7ods lance Z ksssS. u&
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
JANUARY SALES
100000 POUNDS
TOBACCO WAREHOUSES; HAVE HAD
GRATIFYING MONTHS
BUSINESS.
HAS BEEN NO GLUT
LARGE SALES BEGAN SECOND
WEEK IN THE YEAR AND
HAVE HELP UP
WELL SINCE.
HAS BEEN NO GLUT

Total sales Of leaf tobacco on the
floors of the Richmond warehouses
for the month of January will ap-
proximate FIVE millions of pounds. d
large months trade. notwithstanding
the small breaks of the first week Of
the year. While the offerings have
come in freely. since the good to-
bacco season started in the second
week Of the year, there has been no
glut. the large supply being absorbed
daily by the demand.
Prices generally have been well
maintained. although the inferior
grades have not been doing so well
in proportion as before the Christmas
holidays.
The quality of the goods offered
during the week ending Friday was
we'll up to the average. and, notwith-
standing the heavy breaks. the mar
ket was firm. At several of the ware
houses the crowds at the sales were
larger than usual, presenting a scene
of great animation.
The total sales for the current week
cording to the daily estimates fur
nished at the several warehouses.
The months sales have made
money easy throughout the tobacco
belt the january trade turning ioose
something more than a half million
of dollars among the growers,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
LuGs STILL BREAK
RECORDS AT FARMviLLE

Especial TO The Richmond yirginian.)
FARMVILLE. VA. Jan. 2s.-The
scenes which were enacted last week
i'm the toba eco circles of Farmville have
been re-enacted this week. Farmers
have been crowding the town and the
weed occupies all available spaces in
the different warehouses while de-
mands have been made upon adjacent
factories for more room. There has
been no material change in prices. Tugs
still breaking records. The tobacco Is
in fine order and has been well handled.
The only complaint which has been
heard as to prices came from farmer
who grows more long than Tugs, and he
wonders that the long doesn't advance
with the Tugs, And yet he got fine
prices. and can hardly complain that
he raised 80 few Tugs in a large crop.
Farmville is still confident of reach
ing the ten million mark this season,
and this will be doing well. when the
active competition on all sides is con-
sidered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
BUILDING VERY lCIl|
DEck's PERMITS 81


Permits calling for the expeu6lt11
of more than $22,00o for buil61M
purposes In Richmond were Issued r.
inspector Beck Saturday morning.
The permits follow: y
c. w. and J. Lee Davis, to er9ot r.:
two-story detached brick stOrehoU&1
on the north side Of Main. botW6G
Cedar and Robinson streets, to ccC
$1,000. III
w. B. West and w. r. LindaAy. t
erect two two-story detached fxnp
dwellings on the south side Of W0g&
lace street, between Meadow g.
Carter, to cost $4,000.
w. b. West and w. T. Lindsay ~
erect six detached frame dwellings ~
the east side of Meadow street -
tween Wallace and JacQuelin, to CO..
$500.
w. b. West, TO erect q two-stpeX
brick tenement at 142S-f4z8 Weo&
Clay street, to cost $1,000.
M. Z. Cottrell. to erect a two-sto&YI
brick dwelling on the south side ~
Hanover street, between Robinson 49,!
Mulberry. 10 cost $500.
l.. p. Cottrell, to erect q two-ntokX
brick dwelling on the north side cE
Hanover street. between Robinoo9
and Mulberry. cost not given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

que, Mrs. N. v. Randolph. Mrs. Henry
Boehmer, Of Philadelphia; Mrs. Pryor
Jones, OF Petersburg; Mrs. J. nj.
Gregory. of Chesterfield: Mrs. q. w.
Bagby, Mrs. w. w. Henry, Mrs. Cor
nelia BigeIow. Mrs. 70. l.. Purcell,
Mrs. J. Sidney Dudley, Mrs. Samuel
Williams.
Barncttc--HaII.
The marriage on Wednesday, jan
uary rs, IN Washington, ID. c., by the
Rev. II. A. Macleod, OF Miss Minnie
l.. Hall and Mr.. Harry A. Barnette
came as a pleasant surprise to their
many friends here, as well as through
out Hanover county. The bride is
the youngest daughter of Mrs. L. II.
Hall, of Pleasant HILL" near stud
ley. Va. Both the bride and groom
are well and favorabiy known here.
the groom having resided In Rich
mond until recent years. They are
now spending a few days with the
grcom's sister, Mrs. George h. Lamb,
of 702 North Twenty-fourth street.
Lecture at Woinans Club.
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gillian will
lecture at the Woman's Club Monday
afternoon on our Brains and What
Ais Them Mrs. Gillian is q speak
er of much prominence and charm.
Vesper Services.
Mrs. Julian p. Thomas, who is well
known in the work of the Baptist
church, viii speak at the vesper ser
vices at he Young Woman's Chris
tan Association Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock. Mrs. Robert Whittet,
Jr.. viii sing.
Personals.
Mrs. Albert TuttIe, of the Jniver-
sty of Virginia. is the house guest
of Mrs. William Ruffn Cox. of sos
West Grace street
DR.. and Mrs. Judson b. Wood, Of
21S East Franklin street recently
spent a week in Washington, u. c.
Miss Elizabeth Hotchkiss expects
to leave Monday to visit Miss Mabel
Allyn in Butte street Norfolk.
Mr.. Harry Donnan, who has been
spending several days in town and
was among the guests at the luncheon
given by Mrs. Robert Powers for Mrs.
Mann on Wednesday. has returned TO
her home in Petersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mason, of
Richmond, who have been VISTA g
MIR Mason's parents in Lynch burg,
are now the guests Of Mrs. Mason 8
parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. O. ,'urycar
Jefferson street, Danvilie.
Mrs. W. w. Foster, who has been
visiting her son, Dr. w. Browniey
Foster, in Roanoke, sevsth wcSis.
returned to Richmond r '"y.
I
Mrs. NJ w Strother. nf the y. ".
G.. A. will return Monday iron. New
York. where she has be a, sperd-Fs
several Was.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
WEEKLY BANK srATEMFMY. VI

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.--The wo11
bank statement shows the foll0Na~
changes:
Reserve OH all deposits. increase 4
26S,750.
Reserve On ccl ossts other than e.
ed States, Increase $500, 176.
Loans, increase s2S,1S3. 500. s
Specie, increase $1l.364.sO0. ss M
Legal tenders. Increase e1.3o&
Deposits. increase $40, 7e6. 40.
Circulation. decrease 4l99.e0N.
Total loans, 100. 3s
The surplus OF tho banks n l3e3
$50, as compared with $34.o1&14MS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
STIMSON AMONG
THE PROGRESSIVES
ADVOCATES NATION WIDE ADOP-
TiON OF NEW LEAGUES
PLATFORM

CLEN ELAND. O. Jan. 2s.-Nation-
wide adoption of the principles of
the progressive movement was advo-
Gated to-day by Henry l.. Stimson. re-
Gently defeated as Republican can
didate for governor OF New York, who
speaks tonight at the Tippecanoe
Club banquet.
Every State should wake-up the
progressive movement" Stimson said.
Its principles are for the best of the
party. There is no need for a new
party hut reform should come And
the best way to bring about that re-
form is to have it work inside the
party itself. eliminating what is un-
necessary and adopting what is most
needed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
COTTON SLIGHTLY
HIGHER AT OPENING

NEW YORK, Jan. 3s.-Cotton N16|
quiet at the opening. 70 roiMt
higher, on a little buying from traG&
sources. Reports OF an improved d&
mand for cotton goods were ofEsAt t1A
unfavorable advices from manuf4&$
turing circles. and small sales SApof1
ed at Fall River. while cables Nef&j
without any particular feature.
Opening coton prices: J4nuoeS
March, 1880 d l4.o4X
May. 14.S6@14.97; July, 14.e1MH
1898: August. 14.S4@14.S6: Oct0h<
1910: December. 1880 13.39. R3|
The cotton market closed duh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

law partner. Ross Heymann. Grounds
Will be given i'll a bill of particulars
to be filed later.
Attorneys for Mrs. Schenk to-day
made application for a reduction of
bail set at $4,000 when she was ar
rested November .. No specific
amount was suggested. Prosecutor
Handlan objected against the propos-
ed decrease.
In addressing the court. Mr.. Hand
Ian said
IF anything. Mrs. Schenk's bail
should be increased" He said he
had never insisted on keeping her in
Jail except as a matter of protection
to her husband and children.
He requested a delay until next
Saturday, and requested conference
with her attorneys.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
MARKET TREND IS
TO LOWER LEVELS
GENERAL TENDENCY. ON THE
STREET WAS OF A DOWN.
WARD NATURE.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.--Although I.
few issues showed fractional gains at
the opening of the stock market to-
day. the tendency was generally to
lower levels
United States Steel common held
the center of speculative interest the
stock moving above 70. Tine rest of
the list ruled strong.
-. Governments are unchanged; other
bonds strong.
The stock market closed firm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
SURVEY NEW ROAD
TO BLUE RIDGE
ROANOKE AND MOUNT AIRY
RAILWAY PROJECT DRIVES
AHEAD STEADILY.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE. VA. Pan. 2s.--Stuart
Roger. of the engineering firm OF Nc
Ghee & Roger. returned Wednesday
night from trip through the country
from Mount Airy. He walked to the
top Of the Blue Ridge. and thence In
a vehicle drove TO Chrfstiansburg. He
says that the survey OF the Roanoke
and Mount Airy Railway. which is
being done by his Arm. has been
completed to the Blue Ridge. Twelve
miles OF the road are to be located
far Is all that could be desired. The
engineering corps IL made up Of twelve
men. .-1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
LAURA SCHENk IS
A FREE WOMAN

tContinued from First Page.)
physical impossibility to have started
an immediate re-triaI. She couldn't
give bond. II would have been un-
fair to have kept her in jail until
March
Suit for divorce on behalf of John
Schenk was filed early to-day by
Handlan and his law partner. Law
renee Reymann. The bill OF partic-
ulars, setting out the grounds, did
not occup mfwy mfw mfw mfwyy w
not accompany the praecipe. This
declaration will not be filed until the
March term OF court. Handlan would
not discuss the basis of the proceed
ings.
Mrs. Schenk's bail was set at $1o,-
900 when she was arrested November
3. She was unable TO give 1t. Her
attorneys determined to force a re-
duction, following the IL to vote
for acquittal in the jury. which was
discharged Thursday after reporting
a disagreement
Judge Jordan surprised the law
yers in both sides when he declared
he would have reduced the bail to q
more reasonable amount had Mrs.
Schenk's counsel SO requested him.
They acknowledged their client could
have furnished only small bond.
I'VE could have furnished 500, 600
bond had 1t not been for the notoriety
of this case" Attorney s. O. Boyce
said. MANY men offered to go Mrs.
Schenk's security, but objected to be-
ing dragged into the limelight."
When The motion was made to re.
duce the original bond Handlan en-
tered an objection. 1t was not until
after conference with Mrs. Schenk's
attorneys that the compromise, IN
voiving the restraining order, was
reached.
The womans counsel and Handlan
VIII try to settle on an amount Of all
mony to be granted by the millionaire.
In the event of a disagreement, the
court will take up the matter next
Saturday.
Divorce Suit Filed.
John O. Schenk, who was alle9edly
poisoned by his wife, Mrs. Laura
Schenk. this morning filed suit for
divorce through his attorneys, J. p.
Handlen, States attorney. and hts