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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

entered the house fin the night time. Judge Crosby explained to the jury that legal night hne is the period from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. The evidence at the trial showed that the shooting occurred about o'clock. but. there was no positive evidence of just when Spencer entered the house or whether it was over an hour after sunsef. N o one testified as to the hour when the sun set on March 3l. 1910, and the jury used their own judgment about the matter.
 The motion. which is addressed to the superior court, will be acted upon by Judge Crosby. the presiding Judge at the trial. who will name the date when District Attorney Callahan and Mir Stapieton will argue the question before him. The petition asks 10 have the verdict set aside and a new trial granted for the following reasons
 l. That the verdict was against the evidence.
 g. That the verdict was against the weight of the evidence.
 3. That the prisoners guilt was not established beyond reasonable doubt.
 4 That there was no evidence up- on which the jury could properly Ind verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree.
 3. That there was no evidence that the homicide, as alleged, was commit z ted fin the commission or attempted commission of crime punishabie by death or Imprisonment in state prison for life.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
BOYS ALL READY - FOR THE BARREL BURNING.
Gangs Made Their Final Haul on the
 Night Before.

Weather conditions Wednesday even ing nfade the night before Thanksgiv- ing an ideal one for the Norwich boys who were out in scouting parties to pick up the last barrels that could be gathered for their strings for the bon fires on Thanksgiving night, and a number of squads were noticed about some of the downtown streets during the evening on the quest for more fuel for their fires.
 Several of the gangs were provided with contriyances on wheels for carry ing a load of barrels to their storage places, where they would remain se- creted and probably under guard over night For one gang an old dilapidat- eu express wagon served and was drawn by from six to a dozen boys. Another gang had a two-wheeled ar fangement with an elongated frame work fixed up on it on which the bar rels could be arranged in a long row, end still other gangs who had not been fa vored by good fortune or the in genuity of their leaders did active carrying the barrels on sticks between two boys, while a numerous escort trafled along to insure that no stronger band "swiped" the barrel en routn to it's storage place.
 From the activity of the boys in all parts of the city it is evident that the good old Norwich custom will be con- tinued tonight by the present genera tion with an enthusiasm that will com pare well with former years and that the shades of evening will see many a hilltop and open lot in Norwich with it's blazing beacons.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
WANT MOTION ERASED. Action in Contempt Proceedings Against State Treasurer.

Attorney General John H. Light has filed in the superior court, says a Hart fc Td despatch, d motion to have the pending contempt proceedings brought a-e slnst State Treasurer Costello Lip pIt: and State Comptroller Thomas w. Eradstreet erased from the docket Of tte court on the ground that all the parties bringing the action reside out side of Hartford county and that the court therefore has no jurisdiction
 The proceedings were brought fol- lowing the failure of an effort to re- strain the state officers from paying $500 to each of eleven legislative re- porters. The senate voted the sums and Clarence L. Deming and others Of New Haven secured an injunction re- straining the state officers from mak- ing the payment. Another resolution as passed by the state senate and the old one was rescindeG. Upon the pas sage of this the money was paid Con tempt proceedings were then brought by the petitioners who had secured the injunction.
 The new move by the attorney dis cussed by lawyers is was the general opinion that the move was made too late.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
COUNSEL WANTS NEW
 TRIAL FOR SPENCER
Motion to That Effect Filed with Five
 Reasons Being Given.


 Bertram G. Spencer's lawyers have filed a motion in the superior court at Springheld, asking for a new trial of the murder charge against him. The announcement that they had filed the molten accustomed no surprise, Tor this was expected and is the usual course taken in such cases. The grounds on which the f1ew trial is asked are the ones commonly given, yers claim that there was no evidence tending to show that the shooting of Miss Blacks tone occurred while Spen- cer was committing or attempting to commit a crime punishable by life imprisonment in tine state prison.
 This will explain why 1t was that the commonwealth and the defense paid so much attention to the question of whether the window, through which or was not unlocked. The law makes it capital offense for a person who breaks into a house in the night time with the intention of committing q robbery to kill another psTssn while attempting to escape. This makes the question of whether Spencer broke in- to the house Tn the night time i'm portant, and it is claimed that there was not sufficient evidence about this matter to warrant the jury in finding the defendant guilty of murder in the ing testimony at the trial as fe wheth- CT the window was locked, and Spen- cer himself in his confession was ap- parently in doubt about the matter
 It is claimed that there was no evil dence showing when the sun set on the date of the murder and that there is therefore ns esldenos that Spencer
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Injured On Moniville Trolley Line
Suit For $10000 Asamst Connecticut Company Being Heard by Superior Court-Defense Reached When Case Went Over Until Next Week.

Wednesday morning at the opening of the superior court, the first matter to be taken up was the suit of We'll ington H. Allen of Bridgeport vs- the New Haven road The Connecti- cut company is the defendant though the suit was first. brought as stated above. It is a claim for damages of s10,000 for Injuries which the plaintiff received on the MontvilIe electric line of the company on May 30. He is a brother of Eunice H. Allen. who was plaintiff in the suit against the city of New London in the previous case
 MT. Allen testified he was returning to New London from this city, having been here to attend the Academy Bulkeley ball game. As there were no seats, he stood on the running board with others At Quaker Hill. about zoo feet south of the Ezra J. Hemp stead place, the plaintiff testified that he was struck in the head by a tree and knocked from the running board. He receive1 a fractured skull and was laid up for ten weeks, during which time he spent s2oe for medicine and care and was deprived of his pay of S4 a day which he earned when working as mason.
 Attorney J. B. Gray of Bridgeport, a cousin of the plaintiff, testified that he notified the company of the suit and had conferences with Claim Agents Boardinan and Steele It was the tes- timony of w. H. Marigoid, Jr., of Bridgeport that he served the papers.
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Dr. J. M- Clancy of New London tes- tified to attending the injured man and gave a description of the injuries received by hInl. There was testimony by Mrs Prudence A. Larkham. Prank ". Becker snd Reuben B. Ladd.
 w J. Lloyd of New London was on the running Rard with Mir. Allen, he testified. About two minutes before MT. Allen was hit. the witness sat down upon inc floor of the car. Mir. Allen had one arm about post while he was holding to the seat with the other. The car was going fast, he said, when Mir. Allen was struck and knocked into the read. His head was badly cut and he helped what he could to care for the injured man. He de- nied that the crew of the car told those on the running board to be care full. F. l.. Delmore was the last wit ness for the plaintiff
 For the defense Merton H. Bartlett was called. he being a passenger ofs the car, and he was followed by J. F. Murray, both of whom saw Mir. Allen on the running board.
 The last wit less for the day was George Edmond, the motorman, and at 4-30 o'clock court was adjourned un- til Friday morning, the jury being ex- cused until next Tuesday when the "a SC will be continued. On Friday there will be a snort calendar session with assignment of cases, but there will be no court today. Thanksgiving.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
SALE OF RED CROSS
 STAMPS IN NORWICH
Will. Be Started December First
 100000 Ready for Purchasers.

On Dec. 1st circulars calling atten- ton to Red Cross tuberculosis Christ local manufacturing firms, business houses with a large staff of employees and all others who may be interested, urging that they use the Red Cross statements and Christmas packages, and asking that every concern use as many stamps as possible, so that a correspondingly large sum may be realized for the tuberculosis fund
 The one point in particular that the Norwich chapter, American Red Cross, is trying to impress upon the public in connection with the sale of these derived from their sale or any dona- ton made is used exclusively for the war against tuberculosis and for no other purpose. Red Cross Christmas stamp money has for the last three years been deposited in special ac- unt in the bank to the credit of the tuberculosis fund -of~N Norwich chapter 0: the Red Cross, and this fund has those sick with .1terculosis and having no other source of help to call on. It is for these especially that the Red Cross uses the money derived from the sale of the stamps.
 In the last two years. with the money raised by the Norwich sales and workers, eight patients have been placed in sanatorfums, while for those III in their homes great amount or good has been done, including the fur nishing of eggs, milk, wine. fur coats, heavy blankets. and underclothing, while fur coats have also been provid- ed for those who were sent to sana toriums.
 President Francis J. Leavens of the Norwich chapter has received con- signment of 100000 of these stamps and will later receive more. The stamps will be placed on sale at the Porteous & Mitchell company. the Boston Store, George A. Davis store. Cranston & Co, and the postofi1ce. At each place there will be Halle club girl in the regulation Red Cross cos tune as usual. The girls will go on duty about Dec. 15, when the Christ mas shopping has fully set in
 The appropriate design of the stamps this season shows a cozy looking farm house surrounded by pine trees and snowy fields. In the gray sky is shown the red cross of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. A. w Jarvis are spend ing several days in West Upton. Mass. MT. and Mrs. William H. Collins and family are the guests of relatives in Taunton
 Henry Willows and daughter Ethel of Hartford are visiting friends on Washington street. Mrs. John H Mahoney of Preston is the guest of MT and Mrs. John O'Brien of Trading Cove. Leslie T. Gager of Yale and class mate, MT. Ford. are here and in Bozrah for the Thanksgiving recess
 MT. and Mrs. Mitchell Cloutier. ST., of WilIin,antic are visiting their son, Mitchell Cloutler. Jr.. of Uncasviile- son Herbert of Worcester are the guests of MT and Mrs. Justin Holden.
 Mrs. Herbert Clarke of Norwich has been visiting her parents, MT and Mrs. Frank B. Mitchell of Uncasville-
 Mir. and Mrs. L. A. Cooper of Spring field, Mass, have been guests Of MT and Mrs. William A. Watson of Chest nut Hill.
 MT and Mrs William A. Frazier of Groton are the guests of their sister,
  street, Thanksgiving week.
 MT. and Mrs. George c. Butts are spending Thanksgiving in Boston, the guests of Mrs. Butts parents, Major and Mrs Francis Lowell Hills. Prof. Frank F. Farrell and Mrs. Far rell of Norwich are guests of the for mers father. Lawrence Farrell, on Clifton avenue, Ansonias until after Thanksgiving.
 The Worcester Post says: MT. and Mrs Jason Green of Pomfret arrived Wednesday to visit MT and Mrs. Dan iel F. Gay of 162 Highland street. Mrs. Gay will entertain informally for them and they will return to their home the latter part of the week. \ Prof. W. O. Turner cf Willimantic was in Norwich Wednesday, calling on Rev. George A. Bryan and other friends. He was on his way to Ston- ington to spend Thanksgiving with his cousin, Dr. c. O. Maine, as has been his custom for eight or ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
FIFTY EIGHTH ASSEMBLY
 OF ST. JOSEPH sSoDALITY
Held in Olympic Hall with a Large Number Pre- ssnt-Giee Club Delighted.


 The 5sth assembly of the St. Joseph held il. olympic hall on Wednes lay evening, the organization having ar ranged for a Thanksgiving eve dance for many years. The hall was filled with dancers and there were many spectators in the gallery. There were many handsome dresses worn and the affair was one of pronounced success. The music for the IS numbers was fur nished by the Cadillac orchestra, J. numbers the Sodality Glee club sang and received hearty applause and SC eral encores. It was a delightful fea- ture of the evening. The isoloisus were John J. Sullivan, Thomas E. Slattery and Joseph H. Sheridan. The club was also heard with much pleas ure in several selections during inter mission.
 The committees having charge of the assembly were as follows and they have reason to be proud of the re- suit.
 Master of Ceremonies, Michael J.. Coscoran; floor director, Jeremiah Desmond; aids. John Mccormick, Thomas Riley. Richard Tarrant, Jo- seph Sheridan. Thaddeus Leahy, Thomas DriscoIl. James McGrory, Walter Hynds. reception committee. Thomas Fitzgerald, Dr. P. H. Harri- man, Dr. T. A. Crowley, Dr. w. P. Courtney, Dr. E. J. Brophy, Dr. w. F. Mclaughlin, Nicholas Tarranr. John J. Corkery, Thomas Dodd, John A. Dunn, John F. Coughlin; committee of Michael J. COscoran, Jeremiah Des- mond, Frank J. Murtha, John J. Sul livan
 Professor Maher prompted.
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Reeeptien and Ball.

A full dress reception and ball for Thanksgiving eve at which many beau ttful gowns were worn was given on Wednesday from D. m. to a. m. in T. A. B. hall under the management of John w. Smith. attracting guests from New London. Westerly. Jewett City. Danielson and other nearby towns. Smiths orchestra played and refresh ments were served, the programme proving delightful and winning compli- ments for the managers of the ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
PAST GRAND WoRTHINGToN Presented Odd Fellows Charm to O.
 L. Fowler.

Thames Rehekah Past Noble Grands association nominated officers Tues day afternoon at it's session in New London and had tea at o'clock and remained to attend the session of Os- prey lodge in the evening. The as seciation, dispensing with it's Deccm- Der meeting WllI meet at New Lon don in January. The visitors includ- ed Rebekahs from Hope lodge of Nor wlch, Home lodge of Groton and Ori- ent lodge of New London.
 Past Grand E. B. Worthington of this city. was delegated by the lodge to present Past Grand Orion L. Fowler an Odd Fellows charm. which was given as an appreciation of assistance rendered Os prey lodge by MT. Fowler
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
SUES TO FoREcLosE
 ON NOTE FOR sto,ooo.
Action Brought Against C. K. sehwsr- ner-Divoroe Case from New Lon don.

Two new suits were filed with the clerk of the superior court Wednesday follows:
 Harriet W. c. Newcomb of New London has brought a suit for fore closure and possession of mortgaged property against C. H. Sckwarner et al. of New London. the amount of the note being s10,00o.
 Ora R. Wight of New London sues Frederick C. Wight of the same city for a divorce, claiming that he deserted her on July 16, 1906. They were mar . ried Oct. %. 1885, her maiden name being Ora B. Brown. She wants the custody of her daughter Annette, aged IS years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
FIRST VISIT HERE
 IN THIRTY YEARS
N. J. Qunlan Guest of His Sister, Mrs William O'NeiI of the East Side.

M. J. Quinlan. q former resident, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. William O'Neil of the East Side, and will re- main there until Christmas. He came here from California and this is his first visit here in SJ years. He is boss canva sman with ths 101 Ranch Wild West show, and it wes with the show when it was here. but as that was a business trip. he did not consider it a visit. He has been with other big shows, such Buffalo Bills Wild West and the RingIand Bros, and is much taken with circus life. His ne phew, Raymond O'NeiI. is showing him the many new attractions of the city there being great changes since MT. Quinlan went away.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Incidents in Society

Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Chapman of New York are holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Chapman of Sa- chem terracs-
 MT and Mrs. Charles Park and daughters. Madeline and Ruth Park. of Lowell, Mass, are guests for q few days of MT. and Mrs. Eben Allen of Washington street.
 Clark Huntington of New York is at the home of his mother, Mrs. s. |. Huntington. on East Town street, for the Thanksgiving recess. Accompany ing him is Arthur Whyte of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
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 The very first drops of D. D. D. stopped that awful itch instantly yes the very moment D. D. D. touched the skin the torture ceased
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 We know what D. D. D. has done we xouch for it. and if the very first regular size bottle of D. D. D. fails 10 do exactly as is claimed the rem e6y will not cost you one cent
 The Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
NEW MANAGER AT PoLPS. Mat Saunders Comss Hero from Wiikssbarrs to Take Charge of the Local Theator.

Fhe new manager at Polls theater here, who after this week succeeds w. H. Rusk, has arrived and is getting acquainted with his duties. He is Mat barre, Pa, where he was in charge of MT. Polls theater. He was for long time purchasing agent for Buffa1o Bills show, but for the past three years has been at Wil1Sesbarre
 He is a native of Chicago, and glad to get into New England, he states Mrs. Saunders will come here as soon as he gets located. He Is not in a position to state as yet whether there will be any change in the methods of erformances at the theater Having been long in the show business he is eonsiffred well equipped for the place
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Asaph D. Young.

Mary Golf, widow of Asaph D. Young and a former resident of this city died at 1.30 o'clock Tuesd day morn ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. She had been an invalid several years MT. and Mrs Young came to Nor wich from Haddam and resided here for number of years On the death of her husband several years ago she went to live with her only daughter in Thomaston. The deceased was ST years of age. She leaves a daughter and one grandson, Herbert Mattoon- The body will be brought here for burial in the family lot in Yantic cemetery
 SPORTS TEE
 Benjamin Fighter.
 The death of Benjamin Fighter, who moved to Roxoboro Mass, about four months ago from his farm on Fox hill. occurred suddenly about o'clock Wednesday morning at Roxoboro. ac- cording to word received by relatives here. He was 53 years old
 MT. Fighter is survived by his wife. six daughters and one son Two of his daughters are residents of Nor and Mrs. A. Fox of West Main street. Mrs. William Elmer.
 Mrs. Catherine l.. Elmer, widow of Judge William Elmer, died at Middle town Tuesday night in her 10th year. Mrs. Elmer was prominently identified with charitable organizations She was the daughter of William s. Camp, who was cashier of the Middlesex bank and a sister of William A. Camp, who originally started the clearing house in New York city. She leaves one son and two daughters, one the wife of pr. Hawxhurst of Washington. D. C., and the other the wife of Arch deacon J. Eldred Brown of Norwich. The son, Avery, is clerk in the city court at MiddletoWn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
LARGE RAINFALL THIS MONTH. Most for Any Month in Nearly Three Years Received During November.

The gauge on the court house We'd nesday showed the rainfall of Tuesday night to have been 1.05 inches. This made a total for the month of 6.73 inches, which is the largest rainfall for a single month since February, 1909, when 6S2 inches fell. The last four rains in November amounted to over an inch each, and as the result Fair view reservoir is showing a substan- tial gain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Dance by St. Georges Society.

St. Georges society gave a dance on Wednesday evening in Froehlichkeit hall attended by over 15O couples and greatly enjoyed by all present Dancing was from 7-30 to 12. with the Pulaski band playing. The officers of the so- ciety in charge were William Linkie- witch. president, Frank Dapuiski. vice president. Charles Telandi, secretary, and Leopold Turusiki. treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Music at Park Church.

The music for the union Thanksgiv- ing service at Park Congregational church this morning. as arranged by Choir Director Ebenezer Learned, fol- lows:
 Anthem. Sing Unto the Lord With.
 Thanksgiving, Rogers Cffertory. On Thee Each Living Soul
 Depends (trio from Creation), Haydn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Polish Celebration.

Following services at St. Josepf1's church this morning at o'clock. at which Rev J. J. Ambot will officiate. the Polish organizations win march to T. A. B. hall, where there will be ad- dresses by Dr. E. J. Brophy. Rev: J. J. Ambot and others. The Tenth Pa vilion will be given, with a cast of a dozen characters later. This is in celebration of the anniversary of the insslrrectioH Aax.~3e-1s s30. in Relaad----
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

J. F. Parker, 2021 No 10th St. Ft. smith, Ark, says that he had taken many kinds of kidney medicine but did not get better until he took f'oley Kidney Pills. No matter how long you have had kidney trouble, you will Ind quick and permanent benefit by the use of Foley Kidney Pills. Start talk ing them now. Lee A. Osgood co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Y. M. c. A. Junior Pool

A. Vetter, who has played all Is of his games in the Y. M. c. A. junior rool tourney. losing only one is the winner of first prize in the tournament which will end this week. Second place is now tie between w. Stanley and A. Heneault, who have each won IS and lost, 3. The standing of the lead CTS in the tourney is as follows: A Vetter 17-1, W. Stanley 15-3. A. Heneault 15-3. F. Willard l3-4 Charles Grove 11-5, J. Robertson 7-6, c. Kin ney 6-s. J. Hull s-2, F. Ulmer s-S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
A Mail carrier's Load

seems heavier when he has a weak back and kidney trouble Fred Dueh- ren- mail carrier at Atchison. Kan, says T have been bothered with kid ney and bladder trouble and had a se- we're pain across my back Whenever carried a heavy load of mail my kid rey trouble increased. Some time ago l started taking Foley's Kidney Pills and since taking them I have gotten entirely rid of all my kidney trouble Osgcod Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Dufner- Nocher.
Postoffce Hours Thanksgiving Day.

The postof1ce will be open from T a. m. to 12 m.
 Money order and city carriers win dows will be esclosed all day The first delivery will be made by city letter carriers and which include a collection from the street letter boxes. 7 The last collection from the street letter boxes will be made at 3.30.. 4. and 4-30 D. m, from same boxes that are collected from on Sundays.
 Outgoing mails will close as usual. the last mails for New York and Bos- ton closing at e-15 p. m.
 Greeneville. Norwich Town and Preston rural stations-1[curs will be the same as at the Norwich office.
 Stations I, ?, 2, 1. 5 and 6-No money order business will be transacted
 Rural carriers will not make trip. but patrons of the Norwich Town and Norwich offices can call for their mail between 3 and 10 a. m
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Attending Golden Wedding.

MT. and Mrs. J. R. Stanton and chill dren of Asylum street are visiting the formers parents, who observe their golden wedding anniversary today at tkeir home in Ekonk.