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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

George ". Lanphear, well known in banking circles in Rhode Island, died suddenly Saturday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Horace Wells, in High street Westerly MT. Lanphear has been in failing health for several years and came to the home of his sister, which is the old family homestead, July 3. and intend ed to return to his home in Providence the present week. The Sunday fol- lowing he was seized with a sinking spell but soon recovered and was able to go out in his automobile. His con- dition became worse Friday night, but early Saturday morning he ap- peared to be much improved. He got mp and dressed and was about the house when the end came. Death is due to a complication of diseases and a weak heart.
 Mir. LAnphear was born in Wester- ly July 8, 1S4e, the son of George c. and AngeRtne Lanphear, and received his early education in the schools of his native town and then went to Phil lips Andover academy, graduating from there in the late eos. He ge- cured a position with the B. T. Cum n1ngham company of furniture dealers tn 1870 and later he went to the A. M. ThnTBton company m Cne same llle of business. remaining there until 1eTA In the fall of the same year Re secured position in the office of the city treasurer. In 1881 he secured employment in ths American National bank, remaining unf1l 1895, whsn he went to the Manufanturers' Trust conn., pany. remaining thsrs about five years.
 In 1900 ts was efectsd q vfce-presi- dent of the trust company and hsid the position up to 1908. the t1rns when the company was absorbed by tba Uut0u Trust company, Following the consolidation Mir. IAnphenr was chosen vice-vresident and treasurer of the Unl0n Trust company. serving iH that company until t1e crash came in 1907. When the Union Trust eefa- panT reOperDed in 1908, Mir, Lanpheaf was elected comptroller, He resigned mat position on January 1. 1910. be- cause of ii1 health. Since then he had been MeuE5fcd with the Roger William Loan association of Providence
 Mx. LanpheaT was unmarried and leaves a Elster. Mrs. Horace Wells, and niece, Mrs D. Harold Rogers, both of Won4eF5Y
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
SUCTION DREW HIS
 HEAD UNDER WATER
New York Man Drowned on Roof of
 Twelve Story Building.

New York July 21-Robert Kinsella was drowned on the top of twelve story building in East Tenth street late today when he went to the roof to release a foot and a half of water which had collected there after the drain pipe became clogged. He ran his right arm down into the drain pipe and as he released the rubbish the suction of the water caught him. His arm vas drawn in up to his shoulder and became <. edged in the pipe, forcing his head unaec unJer. Three compan- ions strove franLlally but vainly to release him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Local lacanloa.

The rain of the past two Sundays materially lessened the receipts of the trolley roads,
 Members of the White Rock Sunday school made an excursion to Ocean beach Saturday on steamer Westerly
 The power station near Mastuxet brook is completed and trolley cars will be run to Weelzapaug commenc- ing Monday,
 Miss Mary Ethel Kenyon of Caro- lina, and William Herbert Durfee of Alton, were married In Alton Satur- day evening by Rev. H. Lockhart. The bride is sister of Mrs, Louis A. Bar Der of Westerly
 Miss Julia Callahan of Carolina advance student al the N w England Conservatory of Music, Boston. was a visitor in Westerly Saturday. Miss Callahan was valedictorian of the graduating class of 1911, Westerly high school
 Daniel Devine, former resident of Westerly, and brother of Michael De- vine of the Dixon House, has been promoted to be a second officer in the New England Navigation company, and assigned to steamer Chester W Chapin, plying between New London and New York.
 At the annual meeting of the sur vivoTs of the First regiment Rhode Island detached militia, that took part in the first battle of Bull Run. held at Pawtuxet, Saturday, Joshua Nj. Clark of Westerly, was elected a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

There was a special rneetnq of the Westerly town council Friday evening 10 give hearing to property owners at Watch Hill in regard to the improve ment of highways at the Hill Judge John w. Sweeney stated that resolu- tion passed in annual financial town meeting appropriated S1.00O for the improvement of Misquamicut and other roads at Watch Hill. which starts from the vicinity of Starling stable westerly near the Misquamicut inn, back to point near the Champlin cottage. At a recent meeting of the Watch Hill fire district vote was adopted to urge the expenditure of the appropriation. The speaker and George W. Hamilton. Samuel C. Durham and George Mac Lsnahan were appointed 6 committee to bring the matter to the attention of the council
 Mr. MaeLanahan stated the he was a taxpayer of the town of Westerly and the Watch Hill fire district and urged the improvement of Misduarni- % cut road so that the residents could conveniently reach the main highway. He safd this road was the required 40 feet in width and that deed had been tendered the town of this road in 1904 by the then owners of the property. Proctor and Anderson, Untif the sll-  tomObiiss came into general use ths road was in good condition, but since then 1t has become practically ffHpass- able. He said the Watch IIili residents came to the council in q friendly spirit to see if the money appropriated could be expended, He cited tha fact that in 1895 the BrobsFty Sn fhe MisaiiSini |. cut road had tax valuation of 5Ss ,0O0, anal in 1911 ths Tslaation was ifereas, ed to szDg. .iO6 If tifis road is improved more colleges will be crested, Mr. Naet -Aaatiaa said that the property sf his family vas taxed fsf $4s, ,S56 He stated that he had hst asstasysa the road, as he did not swa an automobile Nr. Hamilton has Re auto and Mir. funhaFH did H5t have she prior ts tins seaaRH, ss theV aFs Hst responsible for the bad condition 0f the read.
 5Iy, HaHiltsH stated that me eegHeii would have na hesita jR making the tsHPfaEsHeRt if they were familiar with ths tF4s situation, which was Ger taiRlg very bed,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

ASIOA has met with part physicians O societies and medical authorities
 clans with results most gratifying The the result three facts FGrsThe ndputabe evidence chat harmless Secoad-That only aays pains u the nerves but assimates the perfect substitute for Castor Oil It is absolutely safe It does
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

Ths police propose to be persistent
 In their efforts to enforce the laws relating to the operation of automo-
 hilea and the scouts were out as usual on Sunday The rain had the effect of diminishing the volume of autoTno- bile traffic. but one offender was ar rested. George Millot chauffeur for C. L. Goodwin of Hartford. who is stopping at Weehapaug, was caught running his automobile at excessive speed, over 25 miles an hour. He was arrested by Constable James Maxwell and taken before Judge Oliver Fl. VII Hams in the third district court He pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and cestS, total of $2s.4O, which he paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

Constable John Reardon, humane agent for the town of Westerly, ar rested Louis Deutch Friday afternoon for cruelty to a horse The oTense consisted of tying the forward feet of the animal with a strong rope so as to prevent wandering away from an open pasture. Officer Reardon also arrested Nathan Gordon, a brother-in-law of Deutch, for like treatment to a bull. They were arraigned in the Third dis trict court, pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals. and Judge Williams i'm posed fine of g and costs, amounting to s5.SO in each case.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

TH5RE IS no advertis1ng medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Br iatin for business results
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

NEW LONDON TO LONG ISLAND Steamer of the Montauk Steamboat Co.'S line leaves New London, Conn, for Greenport, Shelter Island and Sag Leaves Sag Harbor. returning, a. m., 12.30 D. m. jysd
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Westerly Soldiers Leave For Camp

National Guaren Fort Creole For Big Gun Practice Death of George W. Lanphear, Banker-Another Au- toist Brought in Sunday For Overspeedng WeekaPaug Trolley Opens Today. g4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

The rain of the past two Sundays materially lessened the receipts of the trolley roads,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22

The Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the sigma ture of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Commercials, Imi- tations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trif1e with and endanger the health of Infants and Children -E Exp erience against Experim ent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
WOMAN CLERK CHARGED
WITH THEFT IS HELD

Charged with the theft of more
than $1,000 worth of clothing from
stores in which she has been em-
ployed Mrs Mary Bozello. of 6S
Springfield avenue, was held in $500
bail on each of two charges by Judge
Hahn in the First Criminal Court
today.
Mrs. Bozello was arrested at her
home last night by Plainclothesmen
Smith and King, of the First precinct.
on complaint of Israel Alper, pro-
prietor of the Eagle Cloak and Suit
Company, 671 Broad street.
According to his statement, Mrs.
Bozello, who was one of his sales
women, walked out of the store last
night with valuable dress hidden
under her coat.
King and Smith when they went to
the woman's home claim they found
several boxes and q trunk filled with
dresses and underwear.
Joseph Mueller, proprietor of a dry
goods store at 63 Market street, ap-
peared as an additional complainant
against Mrs. Bozello today. He ac-
cused the woman of taking more than
5000 worth of gooos from his store
when she was employed there.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
BOY PIRATES BOARDED
WRONG PRIZE, is CHARGE
Mistake South Orange Avenue
House for Galleon.

Nine small boys, brave and bold
buccaneers, who knew how to board
a treasure galleon and in their play
have made many crews of honest
merchantmen walk the plank, were
brought before the bench of the
Fourth Precinct Police Court today
to answer for their deeds of piracy
The charge against them is very
grave. John w. Jurkowski says that
they mistook South Orange avenue
for the high seas and his home, 1893,
for a prize to be boarded.
They descended upon it, he AYERS,
flying the black flag. and looted it
fore and aft, spending much of their
time in the cooks galley where
heaped-up cookies were stored and
where several casks of good, red jam
waited to be broached. And it is fur
tber charged that they took whatever
was capable of being quickly trans
shipped to their own gallant bark.
Judge Herr sent three of them to
the house of detention to await the
action OF the Juvenile Court. The
others he parcled for hearing or
Saturday.
Plainclothesmen Haas and Cort
We're responsible for the capture of
the pirate band
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
RAILROADS TO PAY
$1,2S3,659 TAX
[F'rom a stan Correspondent,l ]


TRENTON Nov. 16.-The public
utility corporations of this State, not
including steam railroads, will have
to pay tax for 1912 of $1,283, ,659.65,
under the Voorhees, franchise tax act.
This tax is a tax upon the gross re-
ceipts of the companies and Is in adj
dition to the taxes that the companies
pay upon their physical property in
the localities where the property is
located.
These franchise taxes are appor-
toned by the State Board Of Assessors
to the various taxing districts of the
State In which the various companies
are located. Compared with last year
this tax shows an increase of $171,-
619.17. The tax last year was 81, Ill.,
040.4S.
The rate OF the street railway cor
porations this year is per cent. OF
the gross receipts, and hereafter will
remain at that rate. Formerly this
rate was per cent, but few
years ago after considerable agita-
ton the Legislature amended the
voorhees, act so that street railway
companies had the rate of taxing in
creased one-half of per cent. each
year till they reached per cent,
where the rate was to remain. This
Is the first year 1t has been assessed
at 5 per cent. This assessment prac-
ticaIly completes the taxing work of
the state Board of Assessors for 1912.
1t has assessed 1882 corporations,
and the total tax against them is
$11. 100. 1913.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
HANDSOME HOUSE
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Family of Nathan T. Porter, Of
MontcIair, Driven Out in
Morning.

Fire. which, 1t is supposed, was
caused by defective electric wiring.
was discovered early today in the
northwest wing of the handsome
homo of Nathan T. Porter, jr., at 1es
Gates avenue, Montclair. The second
and third floors of the wing were
pretty well destroyed and the whole
house was flooded with water. The
damage is estimated at between Sc, 900
and $1,000.
The blaze was discovered by Mrs.
Porter, who was awakened by the
smell of smoke. She traced it to q
room on the second floor and discov-
cred the corner OF the room In flames.
She awoke her husband, children and
servants, all of whom hastily dressed
and escaped. They went to the home
of Mr.. Porter's mother, Mrs. Nathan
IT. Porter, ST.. at 173 Gates avenue
An alarm was turned In and the
prompt arrival of the fire department
saved the building from total des-
truction.
The Porter home is one of the hand
somest In Montclair. Mr.. Porter IL a
member of the firm of Porter Broth
ers & Co., 106 Worth street, New York.
and is president Of the Montclair
Trust Company.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
FORMER NEWARKER
BACK FROM WEST
Harry A. vreeIand Describes
Disastrous Summer Snow
storm in Wyoming.

Harry A. vreeland. of Cody, Wyo.,
a former resident of Newark. who is
here visiting his mother. Mrs. Eliza
vreeland, of "a Bergen street, after an
absence of ten years, told Star re-
porter today of several severe snow
storms that occurred in his county
during the summer months. He is
employed by Colonel William F. Cody.
Buffalo BILL" at the latter's Hotel
Irma, in Cody, sixty-two miles from
Yellowstone Park.
He said:
I'VE had several snowfalls during
the summer months, but the severest
occurred during the last of July and
the middle of August. On these occa-
sions the fall was from six to twelve
feet deep, and in Silvin Pass, leading
from the Yellowstone to Cody. we
had to plough roads in order to
get tourists through. In the memory
of the oldest inhabitant, none can re-
call such a severe storm for that part
of the year.
Every year we have small fiurries,
but this years storms were the worst
ever experienced. Every year from
two to five thousand elk perish dur
ing the storms, but this years proved
even more disastrous. Although the
snowfall proved death blow to the
elks, 1t was a bonanza to the sheep
raisers. One of our leading sheepmen
told me that the snowfall was worth
$50, 900 to him, as it irrigated the land
and raised grass for the sheep to
feed on"
To celebrate Mr.. Vreeland's fiftieth
anniversary, Colonel Cody held din
ner at the Hotel Irma, on Septem-
her g.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
HERE IS A REAL
DYSPEPSIA CURE
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Sour, Upset Stomachs in
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Laste good, but work badly: ferment
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You feel different as soon as Die.
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20 now, make the best investment
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
DIVORCE GRANTED,
REWEDS GIRL BRIDE
Tyler Gibbs Remarries Miss
Bennett, for Whom He Com
mitted Bigany.

Tyler M. Gibbs, formerly superin-
tendent of the National state Bank
building, Broad and Mechanic streets,
this city, who is under indictment
for bigamy at New Brunswick, fol-
lowing his marriage to Miss Delphine
Bennett, of Metuchen, last June, was
remarked to her last Tuesday. The
marriage took place at New Haven
Conn. where Gibbs is engaged in
the construction of a Federal build
ing.
Judge Morchauser, in the New
York Supreme Court, signed the final
decree of divorce to Gibbs first wire
a week ago today, thus leaving MIN
free to marry again.
Gibbs met Miss Bennett while 90
a visit to Metuchen. The young lady
was a member of the choir OF the
Metuchen Presbyterian Church tnere'
They were married June I by the
Rev. James. c. Mason, pastor OF the
church.
Notice had been served upon Gibps
of a suit for divorce brought by Mrs.
Edith G. Sammis Gibbs. who lives
with her sister, Mrs. ]. Schnopel, at
White Plains. He made no opposl-
ton to it and declares that he un-
derstood the decree had been grant
ed when he married Miss Bennett.
Less than a month after nis second
marriage it developed that the final
divorce decree had not been granted
and he was indicted.
His trial has been set down for
Monday at New Brunswick. The re-
marriage does not relieve him of the
necessity of facing the bigamy
charge. 1t was declared yesterday
that Gibbs might enter a plea of non
vult and receive nominal sentence
or a suspension of sentence.
The second Mrs. Gibbs is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry
Bennett, of Metuchen, and is 70
years old. Gibbs is AZ.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
MAY SOON CLEAR
MURDER MYSTERY
John Pfaffendorf Aids Prosecu-
ton in Case of Martin
Rittenbach.

Prosecutors Detectives Courier and
Blauvelt, of Bergen county, who are
investigating the death of Martin
Rittenbach, whose body was found
Tuesday morning within the shadow
of John Pfaffendorf's hotel, in North
Arlington, expect within the next
twenty-four hours to clear the mys-
terry surrounding his death.
Paffendorf, with his counsel,
Frank McDermit, called on Prosecu-
tor Wendll Wright Thursday and the
former, who is held in $4,000 ball as
a material witness, again visited Mr..
Wright yesterday and was accompa-
MED by his wife. The party was clos
eted with the prosecutor for some
time. and it Is believed that they
rendered valuable assistance.
That Rittenbach was not shot down
on the spot where he was found is
the belief Of the Investigators. and
that the body laid within 100 feet Of
the public highway from Sunday
night until Tuesday is also the
theory.
Detectives are endeaVoflng TO trace
the dead mans every move since his
release from Bergen county jail,
where he was held for four months,
pending his trial for alleged threats
on Pfaffendorf's life
The prosecutors detectives also be-
lieye that whoever tried to conceal
the body was frightened away before
they had completed their job, or that
their strength gave out before reach
ing the 400 feet deep shaft to one OF
the copper mines in the immediate
vicinity, where, if the body had been
dropped, the crime never would have
been discovered.
Mr.. Wright left Hackensack for
KY, for a few days rest,
and prior to his departure stated that
no other arrests would be made until
his return.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
DIAMONDS GONE,
BOARDER JAILED
Spends Night in celI-Freed
When Landlady Finds Mis-
placed Rings.

Two misplaced diamond rings near
ly got John Boyce. 80 years old, of sc
Passaio street, into serious trouble to-
day.
Boyce has been a roomer at the
home of John Sweeney for short
time, and has frequently admired
Mrs. Sweeneys handsome diamond
rings.
So enthusiastic did he become in his
praise of the stones and the splendid
workmanship of the rings that when
Mrs. Sweeney went to her bureau
drawer last night and did not find
them in their usual place her mind
instantly turned to. her boarder.
Questioned about the missing rings
Boyce became indignant, SO Mrs.
Sweeney lodged complaint against
him at the First precinct. Boyce was
arrested last night
Today he was being given a dem
onstration of the workings Of the
third degree, in anticipation of the
opening of the First Criminal Court,
when Mrs. Sweeney dashed into the
station house. On her fingers were
the missing rings. She had found
them, she said, hidden under some
clothing in the drawer.
Boyce was given so many apologies
by the police and by Mrs. Sweeney
that he decided not to hunt new
home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-11-16
WAR FOR WAGON
ENDS IN COURT
Wadosky Accused of Making
Baker Target for Iron Bar.
Held Under Bail.

Joseph wadosky, he's the guy that
put wag in wagon.
wadosky not only made the wagon
wag, but he also staged a tug of war
with wagon for the stakes and an
exhibition of his prowess as a cow
boy with a rope lariat
Three bakers living at S24 Passaic
avenue got together on October 80 to
make a deal for bakery which one
of them, Victor Buda, owned. Wa
aosky was to buy the business, in
cluding a bakers wagon. He paid
part of the price and received bill
Of sale.
That night wadosky and the third
baker, Andrew Zuigzda. provided
themselves with twenty-foot
length of rope and tried to take the
sagon awav with them.
This Buda refused TO allow. Then
started the attempted lassoing of the
refractory baker. When he was un-
successful with the man he tried the
wagon and succeeded in getting the
rope around Il
Wadosky and Zuigzda we're pulling
on the rome in one direction and Buda
was holding the rear wheel. when
suddenIv he rope parted from the
gon and al three men lost their
balauee rhoa IT, vas the wagon
starte~ wagying = wagonly waggle
until y ran over Wadoskys leg
During the excitement some one
threw a piece of iron at Buda which
found it's mark. Wadosl1y was
blamed and his arrest by Plain
clothesman Brex followed In the
Third Precinct Police Court today
no was held in $500 bail for the ae-
fion Of the grand jury.