Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21


 der in First Degree-TriaI in About Two Weeks-Holhrook Russell Case Still on Trial-Appicants for Li- cense.
 Randolph Brissette of New Boston | was indicted for murder in the first degree Friday by a grand jury sitting in the superior court rooms here, find in ga true bill after hearing the evi- dence presented them by witnesses ia : | rniliar with the deliberate killing of Stanislaus Chmelski at New Boston, in the town of Thompson, on the night of September G. As is the custom, the proceedings before the grand jury were secret.
 The crime with which Brissette is charged is that of shooting Chrneiski Brissette leaving the house where he was spending an evening, to go and get the weapon with which it is al- legged he committed the deed. Barely Twenty one. Brissette is a tall, slender young man, just past his majority, clean cut and with the appearance of a per- son who would be the last one to slaw a fellow being. It would seem more fitting were he pointed out to stranger as youth of modest and kindly spirit with such a crime as murder out of all consider ation as far as he might be concerned as a principal
 Brissette, well groomed and debo- nair, was brought up from the jail at Brooklyn, where he has been con fined since early in September, to be present at Fridays proceedings.
 There was no outward appearance to betray nervousness or timidity over the highly serious predicament in rzrtli ir7, he Ca1f.i neither wa c there anything about him to indicate bravado or an attempt to look lightly on the crisis which is impending. He seemed simply in a passive mood.
 Grew More Serious.
 At times he smiled and he talked freely with the officers and others privileged to address him. There seemed to be 8 shade less of uncon- cern in his bearing after the outcome of the grand jury,s deliberations be- came known to him, but he did not break town or show any sign of strain and even when taking leave of his relatives as he was about to leave Put nam to be returned to jail and await trial, he betrayed no emotion.
 Game to the Last.
 ManacIed to Deputy Sheriff George Bliven of Central Village, he said his good-byes in the quiet way that would be expected from one of his appearance, and stepped out in the street to await the approaching car. Courage, at least, is not lacking among his attributes and facing a situation that means death should the verdict at his trial be against him on the charge for which he is indicted, his fortitude was remarkable He seemed to enjoy his cigarette as well as the other young men who stood about watching him and awaiting the returns from the big ball game.
 A Second Charge.
 In addition to the charge of mur- der Brissette has hanging over him tEe accusation of having dangerously wounded Tony RawIik in the same affair in which ChmelsI1i met death.
 The date for the trial has not been definitely fixed, but it will probably commence in about two weeks, and may go on at Willimantic.
 The Grand Jurors.
 The personnel of the grand jury sit ting on the case here Friday, was as follows: Selectman Clarence E. Pierce, Putnam; City Clerk Frederick W. Sew ard. Putnam: Judge James N. Tucker East Killingly; Amos F. Armington Danielson; Charles H. Capen, Wind ham; Daniel $. Clark, Windham; Se- lectman Thomas Ryan, Thompson; Ward G. Holman, Eastford; Herbert $. Brown, Ashford; Ernest B. Brown, Pomfret: Arthur H. Mathewson, Plain- field: George c. Spooner, Sterling; Marshall J. Frink, Canterbury; James F. Page, Brooklyn; Lester H. Burn ham, Hamptcn; Andrew M. LittlefeId, Chaplin; James H. Johnson, Scotland; Frank c. Lummis, Chaplin.
 Attorney Charles l.. Torrey of this city will defend Brissette.
 Holbrook, IT, vs. Russell.
 The case of George F. Holbrook. trustee, vs. F. F. Russell, was again on trial before Judge Gager in the superior court, Friday, but was not completed at adjournment.
 Fake OcuIist Wanted.
 The police of this city would be interested to know just who the '.oc- ulist" is that has been taking advan- tase of some of Putn7m's good people by first getting their confidence and then selling them some eye glasses that are absolutely valueless to the purchaser, but fine money getters for the sellers. An attempt to fix the re- sponsibility was not crowned with suc- cess, but the officers are keeping close tabs for vendors of eye glasses who may work in this section.
 Officers of Senior Class
 The senior class of Putnam nigh school has elected these officers: Pres ident, Albert E. Luke; vice president, Leslie Keith; secretary, Gladys Fox; treasurer, Arthur Clapp.
 The sophomore class officers have been selected as follows: President, Albert Pratt; vice president, Hazel secretary, Ransome Gascoigne.