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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
,TC. 1. HEWITT REPUBLICANS CHOICE
Nominated by Reclamation For Mayor Enthusiastic Cau cus-E C. Jewett and L. H. Geer For Aldermen Ticket Completed With Other Well Known Names.

he believed that Norwich could show the same.
 MT. Tibbits said he proposed to nominate a gentleman well known in business and as an office holder an efficient county commissioner formerly for many years, who once ran for the office of mayor on a forlorn hope and was defeated, but now stood for the nomination when there was opportun- ity to elect him, and the speakaer said he took pleasure in nominating Gilbert L. Hewitt.
 There was a burst of applause and the vote for him was by exclamation and unanimous. In each of the nom nations made for the other offices the vote was taken the same way, and all were elected to the places on the ticket for which they were named. !
 Other Offices.
 For alderman, H. R. Branche nomi- mated E. c. Jewett and Charles w. Pearson nominated Louis H. Geer
 For councilmen George E. Fellows named Ashley T. Boon, L. R. Church named Henry c. Lane. Frank H. Foss named Percival w. Chapman and Col. Charles W. Gale nominated Caspar K. Bailey.
 
 city clerk the name of Arthur G. 1 Crowell, saying that he was a young man who had formerly held the posi- tion and made in it an enviable record by his ability, and that his work had never been excelled in that position Costello Lippitt heartily seconded the nomination.
 For city treasurer, Albert s. Com stock nominated Frank H. Floss, as a young man of integrity and ability and one who had served on the school board with satisfaction and had the i right qualifications for the place as city | treasurer
 George H. Stanton named for city | sheriff 'Our good old Grand ArmJ | friend" George A. Rouse. and C. w Burton named George O. Benson. For water commissioner Costello | Iippitt named Ansel A. Beckwith, say l ing that he believed in BIr. Beckwith'S 1 case previous faithful service deserved I recognition, and after J. D. Havilant | presented the motion that the towI ! committee be empowered to fill any va ' cancias occurring. the meeting ad- | journed Tue harmonious session oc- cupied only 25 minutes.
 The Ticket.
 The complete ticket made up was a follows:
 For 5Iayor-GiIbert l., Hewitt,
 For Aldermen-E. c. Jewett ant 1 Louis H. Geer,
 For Councilmen-Ashley T, Boon l Henry c. Lane. Percival w, Chapman and Casper k. Bailey,
 For City CIerk-Arthur c. CroweI
 For City Treasurer-Fr Frank H. Foss
 For City sheriffs-Ceorge w. Reus f and George Q. Benson. For Water Commissfener-An A 1 Beekvith
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
LYNcHERs GO UNPUBLISHED.
Remaining CoatesvilIe Cases Dropped After Verdict of AcquittaI in One.


 West Chester, Pa, May 3.-The lynching of Zach Walker at Coates vile, near here, on the night of Au
 gust IS, 1911, when he was burned, aft
 CT he had been arrested for the killing of a special policeman. probably will go unpunished, notwithstanding efforts
 made by the state of Pennsylvania to
 bring to justice the leaders of the mob
 After a jury this morning had brought in a verdict of not guilty In the case of Lewis Denithorne, one 'ot the six men accused of participating in the lynching who had not yet been tried. the commonwealth asked for the acquittal of the other five defendants. The accused men were then discharg- ed. Among them were Chief of Police Umsted of Coatesville and stanley Howe. a policeman, who were charged with manslaughter and neglect ef thelr duties. The commOnwealths reason for asking for the acquittals was that 1 it was unable to obtain convictions | because of the state of mind of the people of the country, Last fall SIX
 men were acquitted by juries. Then ! the commonwealth sought a change l of venue. which was denied
 In dismissing the cases, Judge But 1 Ter made scathing address from the
 bench, in which he deplored the condi-
 tion of the public mind in Chester county. He said that he regarded the
 outcome of the trial as public ca- lamity to law and order to the state
 The principal evidence against Den l ithorne was a confession he was al-
 legged to have made to the police that
 he participated in the lynching, Coun-
 sel for the accused man declared te
 the jury that Denithorne was weak minded and that the jurors should not 1 give his confession much weight
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
THERMos BUILDING.
Superintendent Vsscher Here for Final Checking Before Bids Are Asked.

Having been notified by the archi- tects that the plans for the new Ther- mos building were ready, Supt. c. H. R. Visscher of the American Thermos Bottle company came here from New York Friday afternoon and was in conference with the architects and the building committee of the Norwich h. dustri1l Improvement corporation. This committee comprises w F. Hill. F. w. Cary, s. B. Palmer and John Eccles. The plans and specifications were checked up and prepared for an early submission for bids.
 What the plans call for is a brick building of modern mill construction, 1928 feet wide by 212S feet long. The floors will be Is feet between, the roof of the top floor to be 24 feet in height There will be a stairway and halls on each side of the building, also an ele- vatOr at each end. The basement will be- 5 feet wide It wall have three-foOi piers and windows seven feet wide and 12 feet high. The flooring will be ol two-inch plank.
 The boiler house will be 55x98 1-Z feet and will have installed a 125 horse power heating boile'
 Arrangements have been made tf have q l00-foot spur track extending from the Consolidated road to the plant running up to the platform in front of the plant. The stack on the power house will be of steel and will run LII T5 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
PERSONAL
Mrs. Arthur Vlens of Attawaugal was in Norwich Thursday.

Mrs. Arthur Viens of Attawaugan was in Norwich Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. L. s. Ingalls, of Nor wich were at Fairview, Ekonk, recent ly.
 Miss Alice Tyler of Norwich was a recent caller at William H. De- wolves in Plainfeld.
 Mrs. P. J. Leverone and son Charles Frederick of New London are visiting relatives in Trading Cove.
 Mrs. Jennie B. Armstrong of Nor wich is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Charles L. Chapel of Palmertown,
 Mrs. M. V. B. Pierson and Mrs. E. Lewis of Norwich spent Wednesday at Mrs. Sylinda McStay's in Central Village.
 Mrs Herbert Clark of Norwich has been the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Mitchell of Un- casville.
 George J. Semino of Norwich. Miss Mary Semino of Taftville, and o. H Rudd of Norwich were recent guests of Packer friends
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles A May of Yantic have just returned from Wa terford, where they have visited their sister, Mrs. A. J. Woods, for several days
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
TROLLEYMEN VOTING.
Statewise Vote Tswen on Friday on
 New Wage Rate Asked For,

The wage agreement now in effect between the Connecticut company and the trolleymen expires June l and was fixed by a board of arbitration.
 On Friday all the unions in the state were voting on the matter of the in- crease that has been asked of the com pany by the trolleymen.
 IF New Haven it was understood that the state conference delegates would submit an offer from the Con nectieut company which will very largely cut the demands of the men, offering a compromise amounting to 29 cents an hour for the maximum and placing no limit on the number of hours per days work. This report could not be verified Friday. It was also reported among the trolleymen that the road told the conference board that their demand called for a rate of wages higher than that of any street railway east of the Mississippi river The matter of an increase in the pay of bammen and electricians was another subect that was discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
GOLF CLUB READY
 FOR PLAY NEXT WEEK
Trying Out New Power Lawn Mower
 Tennis Courts About Finished.

Thursday and Friday a new heavy power lawn mower secured by the Nor wieh Golf club for use on their links below Thamesville was given a tryout and demonstration by an expert who was here to give the regular employees of the Golf club instruction in the use of the power motor The mower weighs one ton and is guaranteed to do the work of from three to four horse mowers.
 At the golf grounds the two new tennis courts are nearly finished. They have been laid out on the south side of the house in such @ position that they can be nicely watched from the plaza. and it is expected they will be much used.
 Some time next week it is expected that the golf course can be open for l the season for regular play. The grass 1 has come through the winter nicely, and although last summers dry esason
 was hard test on the turf. the new seed seems to have taken hold in good shape, and it looks as if the grass will | be in fine condition
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Benefit Social by workingmen's Circle.

Workmens circle conducted an en- joyable social Tn Cadillac hall Friday evening for the benefit of one of their number who is suffering with tubercu- losist There was a large attendance and a pleasant time was enjoyed. Music for the Is dances on the pro- gramme was furnishet by the Cadillac orchestra. Three moonlight dances were the feature of the evening. The committee in charge of the affair was composed of E. Lazeroff, J. Friedman, Louis Polk, Louis Goldblat, Israel Goldfain, M Carpelman and Philip Smith. Refreshments of ice cream and fruit punch were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
SENATOR PULLMAN MAKES
 A SENTIMENTAL APPEAL.
Graves for Re election That He May
 Die in the Harness.

spartansburg, s. C.. May 3.-Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, "Pitchfork Ben" to friends and enemies, and one of the most picturesque figures of the United States senate. has published a senti- mental appeal to the people of this state to return him to his office. His term expires March 3. 1913,
 T ask you to re-elect me, although my health is broken and I am no longer the strong and vigorous man 1 once was said his appeal in part. q hare a strong desire to die in the har- ness. for sentimental reasons only"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
F. L. Hill Appointed

An item in the Portland, Me, Even ing Express an1 Advertiser has this tu say of a former Norwich boy:
 Fred Lincoln Hill will succeed Har- old Clark as organist of the Plymouth Free Baptist church of Portland Me. He is the son of Mrs. I. E. Hill of South Portland and for the past IS months has been organist at the Con gress square church. He is one of the youngest and most promising OrgaDists in Portland
 MT. Hill leaves Sunday evening for thu University of Toronto. Canada, to take his second examination fer the degree of bachelor of music,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
STEAMER ONTARIO IN
 NEW LONDON HARBOR
Liner Beached of Montau< Point in
 April, Is Now Safe in Port.

The Merchants X Miners liner On tario, which was beached off Montauk Point in the early part of April, was lowed into New London harbor Fri day evening by the tugs Tasco and Mercury of the T. \. Scott Wrecking company. Despite the, fact that the liner was badly burned, experts say that the major part of the hull is intact She will be taken to New ' ork soon where she will undergo re- pairs in drydock. The steamer is now anchored in the Thames river.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

Chairman John H. Barnes, at the re- publican city caucus on Friday eve ming in the town hall summoned the shade of Marcus Aurelius to bring harmony to the republican ranks by quoting a sentiment from the old Ro mans writings. The classical allus ion by the speaker took with the crowd of 200 men who were gathered in the hall, and when the ticket was nominated it went through on an ac- clamation vote on each name from Gilbert L. Hewitt for mayor down through the list.
 E. l.. Burnap, chairman of the re- publican town committee, called the meeting to order just after o'clock,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
pirtN Tenque His undolna,

Shreveport, La. May 3.-Ernest AL lums, 19 year old negro, was hanged by & mob at Yellow Pine, La, last night according to despatch re- ceived tonight It is said he made i'm proper remarks over telephones te sev- eral white women. AIlums was first whipped and ordered to leave the town. He disgsgsFded thR sFdet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

general impression that final vote would not be reached until Monday.
 Supreme Court Recesses Week.
 Washington, May 3-The supreme court today suspended argument of cases until next October and took a recess until Monday. May l3, when it will convene to announce decisions. Then it probably will take another two or three weeks recess to prepare opin- ions for announcement on the final de- cision day of the present term.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
REBELS PLANNING 4
 SIEGE OF TORREON.
Army of 1000 Now on It's March
 Across Mexican Desert.

ILnenez, Mexico, May 3.-The entire rebel army, numbering about seven thousand men, assumed the offensive today, General Pascual Orozco. the rebel commander in chief, starting his army across the desert
 That General Huerta intends to make his final stand with his federal troops at Torreon was seemingly confirmed by the withdrawal of his advance guard from Conejos upon the appear ancc of Colonel Canales with the van- guard of the rebel cavalry.
 There was no fighting and the rebel leaders telegraphed news of their first triumph
 Rebel leaders are convinced that the main engagement will be fought at the gates of Torreon, but if present plans are followed the city will not be as sossS4Ad but will be besieged.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Judos Kills ouarrelsome Son.

McAIester, okla, May 3.-Having been attacked by his son with a razor, Judge John P. Connors of Canadian near here. shot and killed John P. Connors. Jr, in the presence of his daughter today The son, who was about 23 years old, had been absent from home for more than year and returned last Friday He had quarrel ed with his father several times,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Boats Coming Out.

The float has been placed in posi- ton in front of the Chelsea Boat club house and already four or five of the launch owners have taken boats out of winter storage in the shed and got them into the water The mooring stakes have been driven for the launches above the float.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
SOMERS

MIME. TAFT, PaImist and Ciairvoyant -Truthful in her predictions, reliable in her advice, no ma tier what trouble you may have with yourself or others. Come and she will guide you. At 3S Franklin St. for 9 short time only.
 aurlIl
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
c. D. Greenman Made Secretary:

There was a meeting of the directors of the New London County Agricul- tural society in the city court room at II o'clock Friday forenoon for the purpose of electing a secretary to i'll the vacancy caused by the death of Theodore w. Warrington. Charles D. Greenman was nominated and received a unanimous vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
FOURTEEN NEW LONDON
 SUFFRAGETTEs TO PARADE
Baby Organization in Woman's Fran chise Fight to Be Represented in New York.

The New London sufragettes, the baby" organization in the country, will be represented in the suffrage parade in New York today by fuor- teen members, headed by Mrs Francis Warner, wife of United States Sena- tor Warner of Wyoming Mr. War ner is a native of New London and was one of the organizers of the local association,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
suoke at Cutlery.

The Rev. P. c. Wright of the Central Baptist church gave 9 shop talk at the Norwich Cutlery works Friday noon. The talk was under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and was on The Social Evil. George A. Turner sang at the service. The last talk of the series vii be given at the cutlery works next Fridar
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Burial at Nsrraoansett Pier.

The body of William Helme, who was struck by a train in the local freight yard Tuesday evening. dying tho next morning. has been prepared for burial by Undertaken C. A. Gager, Jr., and will be sent on the 9.10 train this morning to the home of his mother at Narragansett Pier. where the fu- neral will take place Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Gift to Camera Club.

Mrs. G. D. Colt has presented the Y. M c. A. Camera club a 4x5 Kodak with a dark room outfit The gift is one that the club members appreciate greatly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
CHEMICAL NOT READY
 WHEN IT WAS NEEDED.
South Hampton Women Aid Men in
 Forming Bucket Brigade.

South Hampton. N H. May s.-Ai- though q new chemical fire engine was stored in tho town building the resi- dents 0f South Hampton were obliged today to fight with buckets fire which destroyed f9 buildings. The en- zine had but recently arrived and had not beel eharged with chemicals Women joined with the men in form ing the bucket brigade and with the assistance of 1remen from Amesburv Mass. succeeded in saving the Baptist church, Barnard academy and several ether buildings which for a time ap- peared doomed. The total of the losses will not exceed S20,0e0.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Buildings Nearly Down.

The tearing down of the Cassidy building and the old Davis building at Water and Market streets is near ly completed. Only the walls of the first story of each are still standing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Frank B. Stocking.

The death of Mrs. Mary Edwards Stocking, wife of Frank B. Stocking, occurred Thursday at the home of her son, Louis c. Stocking, at Swansea, Mass Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
 Mrs. Stocking was the daughter Of Mark Edwards and Eliza Albertson Edwards and was born in this city. MT. and Mrs. Stocking for a number of years lived on Main street, Preston. They went to live with their son in Hampton, Conn, 8 few years ago and moved to Swansea during the past
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

There are people in this town who unthinkingly neglect "a mere cold" though they would not otherwise ex- pose their children or themselves to danger Yet cold neglected may de- velop into contagious diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. Use Foley s Honey and Tar Compound promptly for it stops coughs quickly and cures colds. It contains no opiates and is safe for children. The Lee X Ossood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Mrs, Daniel s, MarEh,

Death came to Mrs. Daniel $. Marsh at her home on Williams street, New London, early Thursday evening fol- lowing a brief illness of pneumonia. She was a native of New London be- ing a daughter of the late N. D. Smith and Mary Abby Morgan whose fami- lies were among the first residents of New London and Norwich. For several years she lived in Chicago during her early married life. Mrs Marsh was a charter member of Lucretia Shaw chapter, D. A. R., and a communicant of St. James church. Her husband, a son, Daniel s. Marsh, Jr., and a daugh- ter, Miss Cora Marsh, survive. Mrs. Marsh also leaves two brothers Acorn F. and Frederick Smith of New Lon don. A host of friends will regret her death and extend to her family the sympathy that will tighten their bur den Ci grief
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Wcrkmen,s Compensation Bill.

Washington, May 3.--Tha senate af- ter three remarkable speeches. failed again today to reach d vote on the werkn'an compensation bill and when lat 6.2J o'clock it recessed until lt5o o'clock tomorroN morning there was q
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Between Two Fires.

Here is Madere afraid of a licking by Uncle sam and sure he will be licked at home if he doesn't sass back, ,=CleFeland Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
HiII Denounoes Action of House.

Washington, May 3.-Afte~ listening te caustic criticism of the money trust inquiry the house today adopted a resolution apprepriating S25,0o0 te permit of the udiciarv committee pros ocuting it's part of the investigation. Minority Leader Mann and Represent ative Fill of Connecticut (renubicanl both denounced the manner in which the funds were voted for the inquiry
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

At this popular Suit price we offer unusual and surpris- ing values.
 Don't say" -"Pshaw, Fif- teen Dollars won't buy al good Suit" for it will if you buy it here!
 For this moderate price we can sell you a Suit that we can wrap our guarantee up with.
 All Wool fabrics, and style and pemanency built in by careful Tailoring!
 If you are looking for d good Spring Suit at a reason able figure, don't shy at this moderate price, but just come in and examine our Fifteen Dollar Suits-inside and out.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

Crowds attended the mission serv- ices in St Patrfck's church Friday, when, at in the morning, Rev. Fa- ther Mackin spoke on The Effects of Communion. at s Father Kelly's theme was Preparation for Death and in the evening when Father Maclltn preached on the Ten Lepers,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

Miss Ida Elizabeth Martin died a the home of her brother. A. Lero Martin, in Rockville, Tuesday, after long illness. She leaves her mothe1 Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of Hartfor, and two brothers, A. l.. Martin C Rockville and Charles Martin of sout Coventry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-05-18

forms and vestlhulcs, Is lighted
by electricity. Each electric lamp
is fitted with IN atfIactlv" slace.
Power is supplied ttem ~" |IGid
ing generator dilVsn hl The aHNl'i=
AIRY gasoline engine and the or't
ator regulates he lighting voltage
~ desired The headlight ~
equipped with "A ,o-cApdi' power
light
Electric fans are Installed III
each compartment 10 circulate 'lie
air when the ear is not in motion
Basket racks extend cceiflnuons.
~ along both sides OF the car
The Frisco mo OF car rs heated
by hot water circulating ~ l"n'
lines pipe on each side q! The car
The brake system consists al
straight and automatic a1F brakes
with auxiliary hand brakes; The
handles a,e located one IN he can
convenient TO the operator ahd
one on the rear platform.
The cars are entirely OF steer,
with the exception o' the interior
finish.
The roof is of galvanized steer
plates IIvctted to he arlihes, cN
cept under the radiators, where i
il Of copper.
There are three air reservoirs
located under the car anA 50 al
ranged that the alr taken tioin
these reservoirs for starting the
engine does not drain the brake
reservoirs. There il also resei-
voir for :he signal and warning
whistles
The power equipment 's located
IN the cab, at the front end OF HE
car, and consists Of an clghtryl'n
der gasoline engine, equipment Io'
motor control, air and hand bIahe
systems. pneumatic bell ringer ;
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-05-18
ELECTRIC MOTOR CAR.

One of the promises made this
people by he late i. NJ W"lch
was that there should be estab
llshed q motor ear service owe,
the rails of the New Iberia Il
Northern aud the Iberia, 81, Mary
Il Eastern Railroads. That prom
ise is about to be fulfilled by these
companies. Mr., e. H. Rnt1infon.
the General Agent of the Frisco
Lines in this sectiun advises us
that these cars may be expected
here before the expiration of the
present month, when they will he
put into commission at once.
Some months ago it was an
nounced chat the service would he
,naugurated with a schedule ex-
tending from Loreauville, through
this city, to Jeanerettc, serving all
intermediate points; and that the
service would he extended east
ward as rapidly as the building
operations on the st. Mary road
has reached Charen'on. The
probabilities are that the schedule
will include this point,
Mr.. Butlinton has handed us u
pamphlet, which sets forth the
leading features Of the motor car,
from which We quote:
The problem Of producing a
self-propeIled car for railroad serv
ice has az last been solved by the
Frisco Lines Gasoline Electric
Car, with its freedom from clnders,
dust and Odors, aud luxurious &C
commoda,ions and reliability. Six
Of these Gasoline Electric Motor
Cars have just been built for the
Frisco Lines and Will be placed III
service on various portions OF the