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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
SUDDEN DEATH.
John F. Doyle Expired While His Daughter Was Getting Him Some Medicine

John r. Doyle, aged 49, died sud denly at his home, F Factory street, little after { o'clock Saturday morn ing, He had been afflicted with rheu- matism for the past two years, but of late his condition was greatly im- proved, 30 that he had been able to work, Saturday morning he did not gu te work, as the department in the d5 ehouse where he was employed was shut down for tho day, lie was at tending 10 some light work about the yard and went into the house and told a member ef the faIaily that he felt pains around his heart and lay down upen a lounge and enc of his daughters went to get some medicine for him, and he died almost immediately, Dr.
 owen 0'Nei!l was called, but owing to the nature of the case he notified Med-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
May Lose an Eye.

As a result of John Ziota calling Louis Sokolowskrs wife a scab. both men are under arrest charged with drunk and breach of the peace and the latter is in St. JOseph's hospital with a badly EOuged cut eye and minor cuts. The men were up in the Brick Row late Saturday evening and in talking over the strike the argument arose and the names called. Ziota made complaint to the police and Officers Enander and McArthur made the ar rests about 1920 a. n. Sunday morn ing SokoIowski was removed t1 the hospital and Dr. Owen O'Neill is afraid that he will lose his eye. The fight was with bottles. it is understood.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Honora Moran.

The funeral of Mrs. HOnora Moran was held Saturday morning from her home 236 Valley street, with requiem high mass at St. Joseph church at g o'clock, of which Rev. Philip J. Mooney was the celebrant During the mass Lead, Kindly Light, was sung by Miss Katherine Kennedy end Face to Face by Miss Veronica McKeon. The bear CTS were grandsons of the deceased: Dennis, Maurice, Edward Henry, Thomas and John Moran Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Held for Sunerinr co1rt

Arguments were made by the attor- neys for the state auG the accused. The court finding probable cause. bound the accused over to the next term of the superior court under the same bonds that he has been enjoying his liberty upon for the past week and a half The session lasted practically all day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
COLCHESTER
Sunday in the Churches-Meeting of Pros and Cons Club-Sleight of Hand Entertainment.

At the Baptist church Sunday at the morning service the pastor Rev. B. D. Remington. took as the subject OL his discourse Heroines of Faith. At the specia! evening service the pastor spoke on Gods Battlefield.
 Rev. Fl. A. Blake of Hartford preached at the morning service in the Congregational church
 W. E. Cornish of Wesleyan preached at the Sunday evening service in the Methodist church
 Albert Fargo of Salem was a caller here Friday
 Joh1 Bradshaw of Willimantic was a Colchester visitor Friday
 Joseph LazInsk was in Taftville Sat urday.
 Pros and Cons Meet.
 The Pros and Cons club met in the Boys club rooms Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The programme follows Current Events Jeremiah Shea; Inn promptu, Michael Shea, debate. Re- solved. That United States senators should be elected by direct vote of the people. Affirmative Maurice J. Ty- nan: negative, George " Cavanaugh, criticisms. After tho programme a business meeting was held
 Evening of Lsgerdemain.
 Pierson, the prestidigator. gave a very pleasing entertainment in the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Baltic Runaway Returned.

The police received word from the Baltic authorities late Saturday even- ing that Wnfred Marchesseault, aged r, had run away from that village and Lieut. Daniel KillOurey located him at g hotel in this city and locked him up The Baltic authorities came for him Sunday forenoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
WATER PALS

Galvanized Water Fails, size 8 to 10 15e, size 12 to II 25c
 Galvanized Water Fails with wood handle, size IA, 45c.
 Tin Water Fails, wood handle, size 14 25e
 Heavy Liske Tin Fails, size 14 soc
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Taken Suddenly III.

William r. Birmingham was taken ill while attending a music recital in a Main street store Saturday evening and removed to his home on Prospect street in d taxicab. A physician was summoned and MT. Birmingham was reported to be better Sunday, although g little weak
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
WEDDING.
BuelI-6Iizzard.

Ralph H. Buell. and Rachel Blizzard
 both of Columbia, called at the par sonag5 of the Methodist Episcopal church on Prospect street Saturday morning at 9.39 o'clock and were mar ried by Rev. Louis M. Flocken. The ceremony was witnessed by MT. and Mrs. Eug.ne Winter, also Cf COlumbia.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Frederick Lee Swift.
Tax All coIlected Exoept s4.722.

Saturday Town Tax Collector J. B. Baldwin reported that he had collect ed s56,3t3.5g on the list for 1911. which calls for a total tax of s61, 1,035.S9 leav- ing only a balance of S4.722.32 uncol- lected at present. He also stated that all of the town lists prior to that for 1911 had been settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
George w, Duncklee Visiting Judge
 Arnold.

George w. Duncklee an attorney of Boston, is the guest of his college friend, Judge William A. Arnold. At torney Duncklee is field secretary of the North American Civic League for Immigrants, an organization composed of wealthy men, having for it's pur- pose the education and Americaniza- ton of immigrants Attorney Dunck- lees visit to this city is most oppor tune, as the strike is on at the local plant of the American Thread com pany. He attended a meeting of the strikers Saturday forenoon and was deeply interested in the events that transpired there It is expected that Daniel Chauncey Brewer of Boston, president of the same organization will be in this city within a week to deliver an address before the WilL- mantle board of trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

New Haven Five dollars and cog of court was the price fixed by Judge Holt in the police court for the thef of a loaf of pound cake by Th0maf Campbell, who was also charged wiu idleness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
competition Amona m.

Competition among these little stan dard Oil companies2 Sure Each i1 trying to declare the biggest divide d Cleveland Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
GARBAGE CANS

Heavy Galvanized Garbage Cans, with outside cover. Three sizes 39c for small size. 45c for medium size, and s0c for large size.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
FIFTEEN HUNDRED STRIKE.

Representatives of Labor Oreaniza- tions Advise Thread Company's Elm ployes to Remain Out Until Demand for Flat Ten Per Cent. Increase Is Granted General Boss to Announce Owners Reply at , o'clock This Aft ernoon,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Hor,s fron colden S4ats

Edward r. Stackpole. who has been spending the wiute- in Pasadena, Cal, has returned to this city for a visit with relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
CARPET DEPARTMENT

Reed and cane chairs for Verandah or Bungalows, strongly made $250 to s6.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
WASH BOILERS

Tin Wash Boilers with strong copper bottom, size 8 S110.
 All copper Boilers, size 8 $500. Size g s325.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
TEA KETTLES

Heavy Nickel Plated Tea Kettle in four sizes, ssc, 9sc, $t.to and SIPS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
WINDOW PHANIE

The nearest imitation of stained glass made, IS inches wide and sells for 25e yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
OBITUARY.
Mary Cnrran-

Mary, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Curran. of High street, died Friday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital The funeral was held Satur- day afternoon at o'clock, with burial ill St. Josephs cemetery.
 Frederick Lee Swift.
 Frederick Lee Swift, 5S. died Satur- day morning at APO o'clock at his home, 8S Spring street, following an illness of six days with pneumonia. The news of NIT. Swift's death came as a great shock to friends and acquaint- ances. Although 1t was known that his condition had been considered seri- ous, It was thought that he would re- cover.
 He was a native of Mansfield, born May 1, 1853, a son of Earl and Lucy (Bailey) Swift MT. Swift was one of the four original mail carriers appoint ed at the time the delivery service was established in Willimentic, Oct. 1, 1891, and had been a regular carrier ever since. He was considered an efficient and faithful employe of the govern ment. There survive a widow and a daughter, Miss Hazel Swift.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

chapel Friday evening under the au- spices or the Congregational Toun- Peoples society.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
CLOTHES LINES

Water Clothes Lines 25c for 50 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

of his parents. Mir. and Mrs Dennis Mccarthy, of Spring street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
WgLIIMANTTC.
What Is Going On Tonight.

san Jose Council, No. 14. Knights of Colum bus, Annual Ball in Town Hall,
 Natehaug Lodge, No. 22. Knights of Pythias.
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Comioue Theater Sold.

Walter F. Green of Boston who has been the owner of the Comieue theater since it opened here over year ago. has sold out tO Charles Williams of Providence Mr. Williams runs the Casino moving picture house in PrOvi- deuce. IIe will take possession at once Adrian Ro@h. who has been the local manager. win return to K ston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
MULATTo ARRESTED
 FOR WlNDHAM CRIME

Chief Richmond Locks Up Robert Jenkins, Charged with Criminal As- sauIt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

The defense started at 1.15 D, m. Hitl MT, Rhoades on the stand, lie
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

Hartford.-Benedict Al Holden is giving mp his law offices in Hartford and is moving to New York. where he has started practice. He is to take no new business in Hartford. but will try some cases he has pending in the courts. Mir. Holden's family will live in this city for the present but later he intends to move his family to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Funeral of David E. Winter-Provi denee Man Buys Out Theatre Co. mique.

The funeral Of David F. Winter took place at his home in West Stafford on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 Rev. T.y- man 6. Horton of the Methodist church oficiated. Burial was in thc Springs cemetery.
 Miss Frieda Rand, formerly super visor of music in the pubic schools visited friends in town last week
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29
Murray s Boston Store WlLLlMARTIC, CONN.
Items in the Basement That Will Be of Good Value to You For Spring House Cleaning.

Old Dutch Cleanser 1Oc can 3 for 25o
 RED E Cleanser 10c can for 25e Veteran Dust Exterminator, large can 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

In the evening the committee re- turned to General Boss and told him they were going to stay out until the company granted the raise. General Boss informed the committee he would confer with New York officials and would give them an answer Monday at o'clock.
 Sunday morning the strikers com mittee held meeting at 10 o'clock and perfected arrangements for the meeting to be held in the afternoon. At ? o'clock Sunday afternoon hun dreds and hundreds of strikers gath cred in the town hall and held an enthusiastic meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-29

Pierson, the prestidigatOr, gave a very pleasing entertainment in the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-08

JUST the same. There's preacher nv.
Ing at the crossroads-you know him.
that sniveling, long-faced jerks, He's
a ranting rebel all right, but he'll do
what say, or I'll cut his heart ont.
You are going there with me tonight
to be married. I'll put an end to these
tantrums. and by tomorrow you'll have
come to your senses. Now will you
go quietly. or shall l make you?"
She wrenched away from him: and
there was a moments struggle. and
then her white-robed figure sprape
forth into the starlight. l saw him
grasp her. tearing the shoulder of her
dress with the fierce grip of his fin.
gers. was already upon my feet.
crouched behind the bush, prepared
to spring. She drew back, her face
white as marble.
You coward! You curl"
Hold your temper, mistress" with
snarling laugh. II know how to con.
Quer you"
That moment reached him.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-08
CHAPTER XXI.
Words Of Love.


IN spite Of the fact that he was
armed the advantage was all with me.
His grip on the girl dragged her to
the ground with him, but she rolled
aside as we grappled like two wild
beasts. my fingers at his throat.
knew the strength of the man. but
my first blow had sent his brain reel.
Ing. while the surprise of my unex-
pected assault gave me the grip
sought He struggled to one knee,
wrenching his arms free. but went
down again as my fist cracked against
his jaw. Then 1t was arm to arm,
muscle to muscle, every sinew
strained rs We chung to each other,
striving for mastery. He fought like
fiend, gouging and swapping to make
mo break my hold. but I only Chung
the closer, twisting one hand FREQ,
and driving my fist into his face. At
last / gripped his pistol, wrenched it
forth, and struck with the butt He
sank back. limp and breathless. and
! rose to my knees looking down into
the upturned face. Almost at the mo-
ment her hand touched my shoulder.
as he dead? Have you killed him?"
Far from IT," answered gladly
'ie is merely stunned, and will re-
vtve presently, but with sad head
ache. l would not have hit him. but
he is stronger man than l"
ooh. you were Justified. 1t was done
to protect me. / knew you must be
somewhere near"
You We're waiting for me?"
"Yes-no; not exactly that. l was
In the summer house; ! did not mean
you should see me, but ] wished to
be sure Of your escape: I-I--of course
I was anxious"
Il can easily understand that, for you
have assumed much risk-evcn ven
tured the life OF the devoted Peter"
ooh, no; you rate my devotion too
high by far Peters life has not been
endangered
"But the guard told me he was the
direct cause of all that firing beyond
the ravine"
The starlight revealed the swift
merriment In her eyes.
T-l-well, l believe he was orig
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-08
Copyright A. G NeClurg q O., 1aii.

Then you saw your captors by day.
aght?"
1.-TWO Of them, yes-a man called
Peter, and an Irish fellow, with a chin
beard." '--
What" and Mortimer started for.
ward. peter and Mike in uniforml
This is beyond belief. Were they
lone?"
"They were apparently under the
orders OF young lieutenant-the
same who had command Of Delayan's
advance guard. J. was unable to dis.
anguish the lads face"
"Delavan's advance guard" and the
colonel turned toward Grant. "What
10 you know about this, sir? Who
was hep"
The captain hesitated, shifting uu.
easily on his feet,
II do not know, SIR" he explained
pnally, driven to answer. IT merely
had elimnse Of the hoy when first
Joined the column. IL thought rec
pgnized him, but was not sure"
who did you suppose him to bef'
Your son, Eric, sir"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-08

They left the house together. and
watched them ride past the window.
followed by a dozen soldiers. AS they
disappeared Seldom turned his eyes
to my face. He was rather a pleasant
looking young man, but possessed an
aggressive chin.
while l have no orders to that ef-
feet, major" he said quietly, 81. would
take the responsibility of accepting
your parole"
Are you not rather reckless?"
"Oh, think not" smilingly. IT
would have you give it to Mistress
Mortimer-surely under those condi-
tons you would never run away"
She stole a swift glance at me,
shaking her head.
"That would be too strong an i'm.
prisonment," 1 responded instantly.
Under all conditions l prefer not to
give my parole"
Every we'll, SIR" more stif11y, his
geniality vanishing with my rather
curt refusal. "Then l shall take all
necessary precautions to prevent es.
cape" He stepped aside to the hall
door. you may send two men in
here, Ferguson"
They entered quietly, glancing about
with some curiosity, but taking posi-
ton on either side Of me at Seldon's
command. Claire stood beside the
table in silence, her glance out the
window. Only as we wheeled about to
leave the room did her eyes meet
mine. That swift glimpse beneath the
dark lashes caused me to leave the
room with swiftly beating heart. At
the door l stole another glance back
ward, but she had sunk into a chair,
her face concealed in her hands. With
Seldom ahead, and the two guards be-
hind, I tramped down the stairs into
the basement, and was again locked
within the walls of the strong room.
As the lock clicked sat down upon
the bunk fAr from being disheartened.
Fate had been playing strange pranks,
but was not left without hope, for
I felt assured had read correctly the
swift message of those uplifted blue
eyes. She had not wished me to &C.
cept parole; then there must be some
plan of escape already formulated in
her mind. could only wait quietly,
striving to solve the meaning Of those
suddenly uplifted blue eyes, and the
promise they contained.
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The colonel looked at US silently for
what seemed a long while, his fingers
tondling the tresses Of the girls hair.
This situation leaves me in an en-
barrassing predicament," he admitted
at last slowly. Il hardly know what is
my duty either as a father, or an Off.
Ger of the king. No matter what his
purpose may have been this man pen.
etrated our lines in disguise; he adj
mittedly exercised command of those
1rregulars who attacked and routed
Delavan's column, and has since been
prowling about disguised as a coun.
tryman. Merely because my daughter
confesses to a friendship between
them can hardly justify mo in setting
him at liberty"
He paused. rising to his feet, his eyes
on my face. The girl lifted her head,
looking up at him.
Major Lawrence, shall hold you
prisoner Of war, referring your case
to Sir Henry Clinton. In the mean.
while you shall receive every consid.
Grafton possible in accordance with
your rank. ! am now going join my
men In pursuit of Fagin. Captain
Grant, you will accompany me, and,
Mr. Seldom, shall leave you in charge
Of the prisoner until we return"
He took step toward the door:
then turned to his daughter.
Il shall expect you to be ready to
ride with us on our return to Philadel-
phia. Claire" he said kindly. ut ia
evidently not safe for you to remain
here alone"
Every we'll, father"
"Come, Grant, we shall have to ride
hard to overtake our men,"
The captain started reluctantly,
Bcowling at me as he passed.
Il should enjoy having the privilege
Of being left in charge here" he said,
Tor my benefit.
sNo doubt, SIR" returned Mortimer
coldly. But have already selected
Mr.. Seldom for that dutv."
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CHAPTER Xxx.
The Lady's Plan.

must have remained there an hour
undisturbed, listening to faint sounds
in the rooms above, and peering out
between the iron bars at a little
square Of blue sky, and some waving
branches. Once, with ear pressed
against the door, could distinguish
the regular steps Of sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out of the window
/ caught the silhouette Of a cooked
hat and brown gun barrel. Seldom was
evidently guarding me with the ut
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-08

1nally responsible, but-well, you SEQ
/ know Peter. Major Lawrence, and
really there is no danger that he will
get hurt. l cannot imagine what they
could have found to fire at 80 long.
but 1t Is certainly not Peter. 'Twould
be my guess that he is even now In
the house, calmly eating supper, not
even wasting a smile on the racket
without. You may have observed he
is not Of an emotional disposition"
"My attention has, indeed, been
called to that fact. Yet that does not
explain how he could be in two places
at one and the same time"
Nothing that Peter pleases to do
Is explainable. His ways are not our
ways. nor his thoughts our thoughts.
He Is simply Peter. He started all
this, but was never in front of those
guns long. They must be shooting at
shadows. But, Major, we forget where
we are, the perils about US, and tho
necessity Of your immediate escape.
We must not stand talking here"
She was close beside me. looking up
into my face, her eyes filled with anxi.
ETY.. There were words upon my lips
[ longed to speak, questions desired
to ask, but held these sternly back.
restrained by the pleading in those
'cs.
mo, for your sake l must go at
ce," I answered soberly. "Seldon
lust not find you here, nor must
Grant suspect your connection with
my assault upon him. l doubt il he
recognized my face in this darkness,
although he will surely realize the
truth when he learns Of my escape.
But how can leave you here unpro-
tected? When this man returns to
onsciousness-and that can mean but
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SPardon Me, Gentlemen" She Said
Softly, "but Perhaps ! Can Explain
Much Of This Mystery"
him with bow, and remained stand
Ing, her eyes upon her father. Not
once had she even glanced toward Ell
Their Grant or me, but l noticed the
deep flush of color on cheek evidenc-
Ing her excitement. What was she
going to explain? How account for
the strange actions Of the past few
days? How came she to be here at
all? Would she confess the truth
openly before us all, or would she feel
Justified in concealment? could not,
did not, doubt the honesty of the girls
intent, and yet was it possible for her
to compel these men to accept her ver-
sion of all which had occurred? Would
she venture falsehood to protect me,
or to save herself?"
IL have already explained much"
fastened to say, thinking she might
wish to know.
II overheard what has already been
said," she returned quickly, but with
out looking toward me, "and appreci-
ate the care with which my name has
thus far been guarded. Now I am
ready to make my own explanation"
"But, first, Claire" said her father
soberly, show does it happen you are
here? We supposed you in the hands
Of Red Fagin, and squadron OF my
men are out now tracking the fell
lows"
II was not in the house when they
came, father; Peter and were back of
the stables, fortunately mounted. We
were obliged to ride hard, as we were
chased several miles, and returned as
soon as it appeared SAFE"
"And Eric!" -
"He departed before Captain Grant
arrived" she replied unhesitatingly.
tand must be already safe within his
own lines"
IT was Eric. them"
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CHAPTER XIX.

Again tho Cellar Room.
The father sank back in his chair
breathing heavily.
Eric here, making use Of thi,
house, and my servants" he muttered
II can scarcely believe It true. Was
was he here yesterday morning wher
you camel"
II found no trace Of his presence
sir"
There was moment Of silence
broken unexpectedly by the rustic Of
dress. turned in surprise. and saw
Claire standing quietly in the door
way.
Pardon me, gentlemen" she said
softly, but perhaps l can explain
much Of this mystery. and establish
the identity Of Major lawrence"
Seldom sprang forward and offered
her chair, but she merely thanked
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-29

erseer Wilbur Glenn Vo1iva could
not remember additional word
beginning with "d'' except one
that would look out of place in
holy city.
If there had been no tobacco
war declared, there would never
have been the new sign, with its
circus-like words. Some uncoth
persons with no regard for the
sanctity of Zion burned the old
sign. Saturday night. Voliva
blazed in sympathy, and called
the vandals sdirty, sinking Chi
cage buns" Some language, but
not approaching that on the sign.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-29

Waukegan, Ill, April o.
Zion City, seething over the an
ti-tobacco war, and plastered
with signboard ordinances MAX
ing it wrong for the citizens to.
do anything but breathe and be-
lieve in the church, has a brand
new sign\this morning.
A big bulletin board with let
tiers foot high bowls to the
world that tobacco is dirty, dia-
bolical, degrading, detestable and
demoralizing. There would have
been more on the board, but .Ov-.