The Press., 1911-07-05

Rockville had 8 prominent part in the exercises Tn oonnt c.ion with the laying Of the corner stone of the John s,u Memorial hopsital st Stafford Springs The donor of the prinoely gift Was formerly identified with one of RoOkville's indu~tvisl enterprises, the members of Fayette lodge of Masons turned out in goodly numbers and Rockville young man wrote the hymn for the occasion. Certainly it was 8 notable occasion for Stafford Springs, and that borough ought to rejoice and feel more than grateful that 1t has within it's own borders such a philanthropio gentleman as Cyril Johnson. Very few communities the size of Stafford, here in Connecticut or elsew here, have nitizens who are willing to give hospital and at the same time endow it so l,b3rally that 1t will practically become SC If support ing. Surely OyIil Johnson has done a most magnanimous thing for Staf- ford. We'll may the people look upon him as a real benefaotor. He has conferred great blessing upon the community. The community cannot help but appreciate 1t and Stafford people ought to be exceedingly .glad and rejoice Rockville may indeed envy her. This Oity needs @ hospital. but 1t has hardly more than made a start. Rockville Leader.
 Edward Mann, Jr., Al, committed suicide early Friday morning by hang. ing. He committed the deed in the rear of John Stephens home on West Main street, using a rope swing for the purpose. He was discovered by Harold, the seven year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Stephens, who looked out of the window about 30 in the morning and saw the body. Medical Examiner Newton and Coroner Fisk were called, and after they had viewed the body 1t was removed. There was nothing to indicate any other con- clusion but suicide. There are a number of theories relative to the cause of the rash act, but 1t Is probable that the reason will never be definite ly known. He received 8 letter the day 1t happened which caused him some agitation. and which he hastened to answer. The letter has, not been found and whether 1t had any bear ing on the case cannot be determined
 The most plausible theory is that his mind was temporarily unbalanced from oVelwork. His job at the War rem woolen mills was a trying one, and in addition he had been studying hard to get in a position to better himself. He had ktudied mathematics, designing and electrical engineering. Mr. Mann was a believer in socialism and attended the lecture as Rockville by Eugene V. Debs It Is said that during the lecture he became exoit- able, and the theory has been ad- vanced that this excitement might have been factor in the case. He was unmarried and was i'm comfort able circumstances financially. George Ford was probably the last man to see him before he died. Mr. Ford walked with him from the moving pictures and noticed nothing unusual
 When they parted Mir. Mann bade him good night oheerfnlly. He leaves . sister, Mrs Glenn Smith. The fu- neral waa held from khe home of Mir
 and Mrs. Edward Mann, Sr., Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. M. D
 Adams officiating. Delegations were present from the Red Men. Odd Eel lows and Knights of Pythias. as the deceased was Q member of each of these orders. The burial service of the Red Men was used. The burial was in the Stafford Springs cemetery. The deceased was adopted when quite young by Mr. Mann.