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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19
EXPLOSION CAUSED ::
BY CARElESSNtSS
Is the Belief of Police After
Investigation of Texas
Disaster.
National News Association)

National News Association)
SAN ANTONIO. March 1s.-After a
thorough investigation the police de-
clared their belief today that the loco
motive explosion in the Southern Pa
cific yards yesterday which cost the
lives of at least % men, had been
due to carelessness. The authorities in
vestigating the disaster had been un-
able to find any evidence tending to
support the rumor that the fatal ex-
plosion was the result of a union la
Dor dynamite outrage.
Mortuary work went on all night
list might 60 over % 80 badly we're
bodies torn and SO difficult has it
proved to ascertain how many work
men are missing.
Only q score OF the victims had been
identified today. The task of Identified
ton was made doubly hard because
practically all the dead were strangers
having recently come here to take the
places of striking shopmen.
OF the fifty persons injured five are
said to be in serious condition.
Householders in the vicinity Of the
yards whose property was injured de-
clare that they will bring suits for
damages at once. While the damage
from the explosion is estimated by
the railroad company at about $500, 900
it is believed that it will exceed this
sum.
Despite the police belief to the con-
trary officials Of the Southern Pacific
clung to the theory that an explosive
had caused the disaster. The officials
of the shopmen's union have rendered
their services in the investigation, de-
claring they want to clear the name
of their organization from any stigma
that may result from the case. A tele-
gram was sent to Detective William J.
Burns, who worked up the McNamara
case to come to San Antonio and make
an Investigation. Mr.. Burns expenses
may be betrayed by public commit
tee which has been appointed to In.
quire into the disaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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ROOMS WANTED-An elderly gentle
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Inquire Wednesday morning at
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tory. 1885,
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WANTED-Hustlers with small
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3 to p. m. M. Getter. Westcott
hotel. 1927
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Lady in attencance. Calf or address
Psycho-physiological Medical Clinic.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19
FOR SALE-REAL ES-
TATE-COntinued.

FOR SALE-Two acres Just outside
city with room house and other
buildings Four room cottage, cash
or payments. Business corner, good
location. Call lo2. 8. c. street. City.
mar1-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19
PUBLICSALE

The undersigned viii sell Ut his resi-
dence. I mile north Of Locust Grove,
81 miles southeast Of Richmond, z
OF mile east Of the Boston Pike,
Thursday. March Il. At 100 p. m, the
following personal property:
horse. / fresh cow. farming machin-
cry, feet, butcherfng tools. some house
hold furniture and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Signed:
MARK THOMPSON
D. +. Dennis. Auctioneer
FOR 8ALEFfesh Jersey COW. fsw
JsEssy hsifsrs. WIN frsshsn sooa-
CHI DoGeca ~ lin
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19

FOR SALE-Modern house. s rooms,
large lot, all kinds fruit. Bargain II
sold this month. S34 Pearl street.
14-Tt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-19

FOR SALE-Seven room house, bath.
electric lights, gas, both kinds OF
water. cement cellar. large lot, out
buildings, fruit. large attic. Bargain
il sold quick. 423 Lincoln street.
15-7t
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
PRISONER WILL BE REWARDED.
Donald 3. Lovelaee Helped to Recap tuse Patrick Murphy, Who Skipped New London Jail.

Sheriff Brown on Friday recom- mended to State Attorney Hull that Donald B. Lovelace, the prisoner who assisted materially in the recapture of Patrick Murphy, who escaped from the Franklin street jail in New Lon don on Thursday. be released from custody without further service.
 Major Hull said he thought Love laces act should be rewarded. He would favor any recommendation that the sheriff made. he said. T believe Lovelace is a young man, to whom such an incentive as a reselase would lead him to better things" was the county prosecutors comment.
 Lovelace was prosecuted for theft by Major Hull and has served out a jail sentence. H. began on Friday to serve out the costs in the case, which will require his detention for about twenty days longer. The recommendation of Sheriff Brown will probably be brought to the attention of judge of the superior court The court agreeing with the sheriff and state attorney, which is l considered probable, an order may be given for the release of LOvelace from custody
 The process is not uncommon and is usually made applicable when cases of prisoners merit such action through | illness. If the prisoner was serving 1 in the state prison the recommenda ton for reward would go to the board | of parole
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Joseph Roderiok,

The funeral of Mrs Joseph Roder- ick was held from the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. Antoine Silva at No. 155 Elizabeth street, at 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon and many relatives and friends were present The services were conducted by Rev. J. IT.. Dennis, assisted by Rev. E. A. Car roll. There were many beautiful floral forms. A choir composed of Mrs. Drury, Mrs Ida Scott, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. BotletI, Miss Ada Simons and Mrs. V, Anderson sang four selections; At the Golden Landing; Sister, Thou Art Mild and Lovely; Asleep in Jesus; and No Burden Wonder.
 The bearers were Gerald Harris, George Johnson, James Hackly and Robert Dennis. Burial was in Maple wood cemetery. where a committal service was read by Rev. Mir. Dennis, and a hymn sung by the choir. Flu
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John M. Robertson

Julia Welch. widow of John M. Rob ertson, died at 11.30 o'clock Friday aft- ernoon atsher home. No. l Huntington place, following a serious illness of seven weeks. Death was due to heart trouble and complications.
 She was born in the parish of Gurth, Ireland, March 20. 1886, and was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Fiske Welch. When fourteen years old she came to New York city and from that place forty years ago came to Norwich. She has since made her home in this city, residing for many years in Greeneville. She moved to Huntington place last August She was married in New York to John M Robertson, who died in this city on August F, 1885. Mrs. Robertson was for many years a member of Christ church and was interested in church activities. SEe was loved and repest- ed by ell with whom she came in con tact and her death is the source of sorrow to all who knew her.
 She was the last of her immediate family. Of three children, but one Miss Agnes M. Robertson, who lives at home, survives.
 Mrs. Aaron Graf
 Adelaide, widow of Aaron Graf, dieC at her home, No. $50 Franklin street at 9.15 o'clock Friday forenoon, fol. lowing a long Illness. She had beer an invalid for nearly eight years and was seriously ill about eight weeks Death was due to kidney trouble.
 She was native of Germany, where she passed the greater part of hel life Her maiden name was Adelaiadt .Tfz ! Graft in Germany about fifty year' ago. He was by trade a glassware 1 manufacturer. He died number O years ago. Mrs. Graf came to Nor wich in 1890 and has since made hel home with her son, Casper Graf. She leaves one son, Casper Graf and three grandchildren, Nathan Mil ton and Arma Graf. There is also { sister, Mrs. Salsohn, in Nebraska, ant | brother, Moses Casparious, in Ger many. There are nleces and nephews
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
FRIDAY CLASS RECEPTION.
Kindergarten Class Makes Pretty
 Feature at MiIIer's Academy.

On Friday evening at Mlller's Acad- emy occurred the reception of one of his most interesting classes, the little tots who are in what might be called the kindergarten division of dancers, attracting a large attendance of the interested parents and friends, who enjoyed the pretty picture made by the little people in carrying out the reception programme.
 It opened with a grand march, ac- curately and gracefully led by Master Ralph Townsend and Miss Rose Fen ton, with Master Tingley Cooke and Miss Mildred Engler as the second couple, the little girls carrying big arm bouquets.
 In the programme of six numbers which made up the first half the little people showed how thoroughly they had mastered the lessons of the term, their proficiency calling for much ad- miring comment.
 At the intermission, before the cotil- lon which made up the last half of the evening, Professor and Mrs. H. T. Mil Ter were invited downstairs and met at the cotillon by Master Townsend and Miss Fenton, where the latter made a cute little speech, in which on behalf of the class she presented Pro- lessor and Mrs. Miller a beautiful pot ted white lilac plant
 | The cotfllon was skillfully led by 1 Master Thomas Fenton and Miss Ger trude Hathaway, the favors being dis 1 tributed by Mrs. James F. Fenton and Mrs. F. G. Andrews The following ] were the class officials for the even ing: Master of ceremonies. Ralph Townsend; ands. Tingley Cooke. Ray
 mond Royce, Thomas Fenton, John i Biach.
 1 Refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
ADVOCATE NEW ROAD.
Norwich Men Appear Before Highway Commissioner Macdonald. in Behalf of Lebanon Project.

Attorney Ralph Royal, Gen. W. A. Aiken Frank H. Smith and Henry w. Tibbits went to Hartford on Friday to have 2 conference with State High way Commissioner J. H. Macdonald relative to the road which it is desired to build through Lebanon, a connect ing road between the trunk line to Willimantic from this city and the trunk road from Willimantio to Hart ford, which will make a much shorter line to Hartford from this city.
 The highway commissioner stated that nothing could be expended on such a road until the trunk lines are completed. He said he favored build ing such a state road and went over the matter thoroughly with the local men. There is little chance, it is thought, of it's being built for some time to come. One of the great hand leaps for the commissioner at present is the fact that there are but 6 few contractors compared to the roads to be built and work naturally Is delayed thereby
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
Stoddard -Lamh.

Miss Artis Zoe Lamb, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. Herbert Lamb of Mystic. and Seymour A. Stoddard, son of MT. and Mrs. l. H. Stoddard of Lords Point. formerly of Yantic. were united in marriage at 8 o'clock Thurs day evening at the home of the brides parents. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. Welcome E. Bates, pastor of Union Baptist church. and was witt messed by about 40 relatives and friends of the bride and groom. The house was effectively decorated for the occasion with laurel and dafrodils The bridge wore a gown of white messa line and the nutpial music was played by Miss Jessie E, Fish. Following the ceremony wedding supper was serv- ed. The bride was generously remem- bered with many beautiful presents in gold, silver, linen, cut glass, etc Among the guests present were several from Bridgeport, Providence, East Greenwich, New London, Montville. Norwich and Centre Groton.
 After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs Stoddard will make their home in Redwing cottage at Lords Point The bride Is a well known and popular Mystic young woman, having been em- ployed for some time at the Mystic telephone exchange and later at the exchange in New London. The groom is a carpenter by trade and has been engaged for some with his father in building work at Lords Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
Campfire On AppOmattOx Anniversary
Season of Entertainment at Sedgwck Post Meetings Con- cluded-Coast Artillery Companies the Guests of Honor Interesting Addresses and Fine Music Following Sup per.

A fitting close for the campfire sea- son by Sedgwick post, No. l, G. A. R., was the gathering on Friday evening at the Buckingham Memorial on the fifth anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox. In accordance with the plan which has prevailed for several years, the post invited as their guests both Coast Artillery companies, mem bers of the Sons of Veterans, and the Citizens corps. there being about 125 present when supper was served at 7.30 o'clock.
 There was a fine oyster chowder prepared by Alexander Darlington, which, with the ixin's, proved a sump- tuous repast which was most favor ably commented upon. Cigars were passed by the quartermaster.
 The Coast Artillery companies, com manded by Captains Tarbox and Church, marched to the Memorial from the armury being in uniform, and at the conclusion returned to the armory in double file. The supper was served at 7.30 o'clock, following which Com mander Hovey acted as toastmaster,
 Throughout the evening Bullard' $ orchestra furnished music, both dur ing the supper and interspersed be- tween the speech -Ildh4lg. MdJoF JOnn A. Hag'berg, Captain Tarbox and Cap tain Church, the latter two of the Fifth and Third companies, respectively, told of the work of the corps and spoke particularly of the Notifications to which they are assigned and the tour of duty there each summer. Their statements were heard with much in- 1 terest, showing as they did the great contrast to the days of 63. Lieut. Frank Q. Smith of the Third company
 spoke of what he considered the duty of the business men to the State Ma tional Guard in permitting young men
 to enlist therein and allowing them tc have the needed time for the tour of | duty in the summer. Lieut.. Charles Nichols gave added information rela- 1 tive to the duties of the corps at the forts, and the thanks of the compan- | les were extended to the veterans fol | their delightful entertainment by Cap
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Joseph Hall of Laurel Hill is visiting in New Haven.
 Mrs. John D. Hall of Otis street is in New York the guest of Miss Au- gusta Greene.
 Dr. E. F. Gallaudet, D. Galaudet, and Henry CockTell are on a business trip to Long Island.
 Mrs. Frank T. Brown and Miss Kath crime Brown of New York have been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs. Thomas Harfand. who has been spending the winter in New York, is expected today Saturday, at her home on Sentry hill
 Mrs. Will L. Stearns and Miss Eliza W. Avery left on Friday to attend the Continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Wash ington, D. C.
 A delightful party was that given Malcolm Huntington Austin in honor of his fifth birthday Friday at his home on Washington street, twenty of his young friends thoroughly enjoying the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13

tain Church and Lieut. James N. Bur dick of the Third and Fifth compan- ies
 The chief address of the evening was made by Judge John H. Barnes, who spoke Of the ladies and their hardships in the civil war He declared that their support was the cause for the determination of so many to go to the front and that they had not been g1y- en half enough credit for thier self sacrifice and devotion to the cause. He interspersed his remarks with his usual flow of bright sayings, and was accorded enthusiastic applause.
 Sergeant George A. Turner of the Fifth company was heard in two fine ly rendered solos. He was obliged to respond to an encore.
 Post Patriotic Instructor Herbert George called to the attention of the assembled gathering that 1t was AT years ago Friday that Lee surrendered at Appomattox. He was there, anC told of the scene when Lee surrender ed his sword to Grant, who upon re- turning it said Let's have peace, and turning to the men, said Take your horses and go home to work" Professor George told of the army being drawn up in a hollow square | WHen lIl6 COiOIS Wtl' brought in. The bands of both armies
 were playing, and there were gooC | spirits manifested on both sides, al 1 joining in the general jubilation. It was expected that Departmen
 Patriotic Instructor c. c. Potter O Danielson would be present but h.
 was unable to get here, much to tn,
 regret of the many who had desired
 to hear him.
 | The campfire had been arranged under the capable direction of Guar | termaster Charles F. Geer, Quarter
 master Sergeant s. s. Stocking, Com mander Hovey and Vice Commando Orrin M. Price. The Sons of Vet
 erans assisted in the evening.
 In concluding the campfire seasol
 the attention of the post will now b
 directed to perfecting their plans fo l Memorial day, this matter to be takel
 up at the meeting next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
SEVENTH ANNUAL
 MEETING OF XENS
Choose Same Officers for Another
 Year-Mock Trial Makes a Hit.

Friday evening marked another mile stone in the life of the Xens society, it being the seventh annual meeting of the organization. There was good attendance and much enthusi- asm was shown.
 Mrs. Herbert Wiley, the president, called the meeting to order at o'clock and regular business was disposed of. The quarterly reports were read and approved. The recording secretary, Mrs, JChn B. Oat, read the annual re- port of the activities of the society. The report shows the society is busy ali the time, the society now num- Dering 53 active and 16 associate mem bers, with much work accomplished.
 The finances of the society were re- ported by the financial secretary, Mrs. Charles G. Cobb. and the treasurer, W. w. Smith Allen. These reports were pleasing, Mir. Allen saying the society had met all obligations and had a good sum in the bank. The reports were received with applause
 Election of officers resulted in a re- election, a fact gratifying to the so ciety, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. Herbert Wiley; vice | president, John B. Oat; recording sec- retary, Mrs. John B. Oat; financial sec retary, Mrs. Charles Cobb; treasurer, W. Smith Allen; auditor, Frank D. | Davis; pianist, Miss Elizabeth Park. | Entertainment committee, Will J.. 1 Koonz, Mrs. Minnie Auburn. Mrs. c. | A. Campbell and Miss Martha Ward. 1 The entertainment committee, Wal | ter M. Cowan, Mrs. William Gilchrist | and Mrs. Amos Swan, arranged a mock | trial, which was laugh from start to 1 finish.
 The officials of the court were: l Capt. T. B. Linton. judge; c. A. Campbell, Walter M. Cowan, Herbert Wiley and John B. Oat, lawyers; l James Tourtellotte, clerk; Stephen Peckham, policeman. The first case was Mrs. Koonz vs. MT. Koonz, yer dict in favor of the plaintiff The second case. Mrs. Herbert Wiley vs. 1 Mr. Wiley, decided in favor of the de- fendant. Then Mrs. Smith Allen vs. MT. Allen, decided in favor of the 1 plaintiff.
 The three cases were domestic trou- bles, the judge adding words of ad- vice in each case when giving the yer dict.
 The last case was James Tourtel- | lotte arrested for being Jack the Hug ger on complaint of Miss Elizabeth I Park The prisoner was discharged as no case could be made against him.
 Stephen Peckham made a capital policeman, performing his work with neatness and despatch, and James | TourtellOtte as clerk was fine.
 The lawyers were sharp in their
 cross examination, making a point that had missed their true vocation
 Captain Linton was a dignified judge fair in his decisions, and meeting many difficult legal questions accur-
 ately.
 A supper of escalloped oysters
 bread and butter sandwiches, pickles
 cake. doughnuts, and coffee. closed an-
 other successful annual meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-13
PERSONAL

Miss Annie Tininghast was in Nor wich Monday.
 Mrs. William Johnson of Noank visited in Norwich this week.
 Ephraim o. Reynolds has returned to Essex from a short visit in Nor wieh.
 Miss Ethel Halyburton of Plainfield is spending a few days with friends in Norwich.
 Joseph Y. Miller has moved from 5S Garfield avenue, New London. to Uncasville.
 Dr. Alfred Richards Is able to be out again after a ten days illness with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Laura Cook and Miss Nettie Holden, both of Norwich, were recent guests of Mrs. H. L. Kingsley at Plain field,
 Leon Frink has returned to his. work in Yantic after being home in Can terbury for a week with a sprained ankle.
 Mrs. George William Burrows, who has been spending several days with friends in Norwich, has returned to her home in Glasgo.
 Mrs. Robert Hartley and children of | Pawruclet, R. L. were in Norwich on Friday for brief stay with friends, on Lafayette street. l Mrs. Margaret Harwood with her ] two grandchildren, Curtis and Leon Andrews, of Webster. Mass, are visit | ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. | A D. Zabriskie of Preston. Miss Mabelle Clarke of Hartford who has been the guest of Miss Lot tie Williams, left Friday for a visit with relatives in Putnam before re- l turning to her home in Hartford