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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

being sent from the Third district
court in Westerly after conviction up
on the charge of larceny, is wanted for
the theft of a fur coat from John f.
NOyes of Mystic, dealer in automo-
biles. He represented that he resided
in Providence and negotiated for the
purchase of car which he desired to
show Mrs. Buck for approval. 1t was
agreed that the car be taken with the
prospective purchaser, by colored
chauffeur in the employ of Noyes. 1t
was cold day and Noyes loaned, his
fur coat to Buck. Subsequently the
chauffeur and the car returned to
Mystic. but Buck and the fur coat are
missing.
An incident of the trip is thus told
In the Providence Tribune: can auto
mobile chugged its way up the drive
way leading to the porte cOchere con-
Meeting the Cranston prison office with
the main building. A man with big
fur coat on alighted and assembled the
steps. Those in the office recognized
him as Buck and looked with amaze
ment at the machine ana the negro
chauffeur waiting outside. He explain
ed that he had married a wealthy
woman and had all kinds OF money.
He wanted to see one Of the prisoners
with whom he had been friendly while
in the jail workshop, and permission
was granted.
Buck talked with his jail friend and
told him his fine was to be paid and
freedom given him. The prisoner said
That's all right. Fred, you needn't
bother about that; just leave sl.5O
with the mailman to pay me for the
gloves and razor you got from me and
everything will be all right Buck, 1t
is alleged, said he did not have the
change with him. Such amount as
s160 was trifing for the husband OF
wealthy woman to carry about with
him. so he left, had the chauffeur
drive off to Providence leaving the
men in the Jail who knew him, amazed
at his good fortune and doubt In
the minds Of those who were the least
bit suspicious"
When the machine arrived In Provi-
dence Buck, still wearing the fur coat.
alighted at the union station, telling
the chauffeur that he would soon re-
turn. The colored man waited until
he grew tired and then went to police
headquarters and told his story, in
Guiding the stop at building which
had all the appearances of q state
prison.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
BAKED THE CAKE FOR
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Woman Observes Her 1920 Anniver-
sary by Giving a Party.

HeaIdsburg, Cal, Jan. 3O.-A cake
of her own baking, with 1O2 lighted
candles, each symbolizing a year Of
her eventful life, held the place Of
honor on the table today when Grand
ma Electra Kennedy gave birthday
party in her home here Mrs. Ken
needy was born at Derby, VT. in 1910.
The Mexican war found her in Mex
leo, where her husband established a
cotton mill In their fight of L400
miles, filled with exciting escapes from
Mexicans and Americans, Mrs. Kenne-
dy rode astride mule. The gold rush
of '49 brought the couple to Califor-
MIA. Mrs. Kennedy was one of the
first women to register when the new
suffrage law carried in this state. She
attributes her long life to simple liv-
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

William L. CLARKE, president Of the
Westerly town council and also presi-
dent Of the Seventh day Baptist Mis-
sionaTy society, presided at the regu
lar meeting Of the board Of directors
Of the society held in Westerly. The
session opened with prayer by Rev
Edwin shaw Of Plainheld, N. J. The
members present were William L.
Clarke, George B. Carpenter, D. Bur
iett Coon. Ira 3. Crandau, John H.
Austin, e. B. Saunders, J. A. Saunders
Clayton A. Burdick Samuel Il. Davis,
A q. Crofoot, L. Il. Randolph, Charles
y. Stanton and A. S. BebcoclJ. The
visitors were Rev. Edwin Shaw, DR..
Anne L. Waite. Miss Sarah Congdon.
Mrs. o. II. Whitford Mrs. 3. b Saun-
dsrs, James q. Waite, Mrs. Ruth Nash
Nos 5. f. Davis.
The quarterly reports Of A 8. Bah
cock secretary, and Samuel H. Davis,
treasurer. we're approved and ordered
recorded. The treasurer's report show
ed receipts of S4.45l.50, and expendi-
rures OF S3.e00.53. with a balance IN the
treasury Of S960.5s. Notes outstanding
1880.
The corresponding secretary@was au-
thorized. on behalf of the board, to
extend "A call to Rev. Charles S Sayre
to work as a joint field worker In the
southwestern field at salary at the
rate Of 5000 a year and travelling ex-
penses.
The Joint committee was requested
10 communicate with the churches,
presenting to them the entire matter
OF the Central and South African work
Tor referendum vote.
Treasurer Davis announced the
death OF Mrs. II. Alice Fisher Of North
ooro. Mass, in whose estate the mis-
sionary society is a beneficiary. The
settlement OF the society's interest in
the estate was left with full power to
President Clarke and the treasurer.
Rev A. 9. Crofoot offered prayer at
fas opening OF the afternoon session,
and Rev. y. BuTdett Coon of Battle
Creek. Mich. gave an interesting and
mDooursging account Of the work and
conditions IN that field. It WAS voted
nat the salary Of Rev. ]. A Davidson
IN the southern Illinois field be at the
rite Of $500 a year. Correspondence
Vuas read from L. A Piats, A. L. Davis,
r. G. Davis. y. ]. Baker, ]. A. David
Hop. F. r. Saunders, J. Fl. Hurley, S. R.
wheeler, c. 3. Loofboro and z. L.
Rnmmel regarding the work of tho
missionary society and was given con-
Eiderat5on.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
MOORE CUTS HIS
WIFE OFF WITH 81.
Entire Estate, Valued at 100000, Left
to His q Year Old Son.

San Mateo, Cal, Jan. SO.-The will OF
John ]. Moore, the San Francisco cap
italist who was fatally shot in a pis-
tol duel in front of Moores residence
here, Saturday night, by R. Stanley
Timothy, a chauffeur. was filed at the
county court at Redwood City today.
Moore's entire estate, valued at $500,
600, is left to his % years old son, JEFF
ferson Moore Mrs. Moore is left 81.
William H. Moore attorney for Mrs
Moore, today said he would contest
the will
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
SUICIDES AFTER
RECEIVING A LETTER
Andrew 5evins Claimed to Have In
vented Paving Blocks.

New York, Jan. 8O.-Andrew Bevins,
SO years old. an inventor, was found
dea6 in his room today, having COM
n1itted suicide by gas. He left an un-
addressed note, in which he asked
forgiveness for his act According to
his landlady the man received a letter
when eating his dinner last night. He
read it at the table and then said to
her: We'll, it's all over"
Revins had told her that he came
from Grand Rapids, Mich, had been
III New York for about two years and
was the inventor Of a paving block
which had been used to pave many
streets in Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Grand Trunk Scores One Point.

Boston, Jan. S0.-The plans of the
Grand Trunk railway to extend its
limo to Boston advanced a step. late
today, when the joint rules commit
lee OF the legislature voted to admit
I.he petition Of the Grand Trunk for
legislative authorization Of such ex-
tension. Upon being admitted the pe-
Ctlon viii be referred to a committee
and hearings will be held.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Pension Bill Carries $152, SIS, 900.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The pension
appropriation bill carrying $152,579, 900
for the coming fiscal year was report
ed to the house today, and debate on
the measure was Immediately begun.
The bill would eliminate II branch
pension agencies throughout the coun-
try at an estimated saving Of $3.50, 600
a year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31


Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. James e.
f. Brown of High street entertained
the members of the local Woman's
Christian Temperance union at a par
lor meeting at her home, their being
large attendance of members. A
literary programme was carried out,
which was greatly enjoyed. These
parlor meetings are held In the months
in which there are five Tuesdays. Aft
er the meeting, light refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Big Day for Masons.
In the Masonic temple, Charity and
Relief lodge, No. 70, F. and A NJ. held
its annual afternoon and evening ses-
sions, with large attendance. The
afternoon session, which began at 2.S0
O'clock, was more especially for the
older members; the work was in
charge of the old past masters Of the
lodge. The evening session began at
7.30 o'clock and was in charge of the
master of the lodge, John j. Wylie.
Work was performed on a class Of
candidates. There were present Wis
itors from Franklin lodge Of West
erly, Pawcatuck lodge of Pawcatuck,
and Union and Brainard lodges of New
London. Grand Master Justin II. Hol-
den of Norwich was present. At 6
o'clock supper was served in the ban
quet rooms by Charity chapter, Or
der of Eastern Star Over 100 plates
were set. The committee in charge
of the affairs Of the day included Past
Master Benjamin W. Latham, Thomas
W. Ryley and George ]. Heydecker.
Over Twenty Present.
Mrs. Alonzo B. Coils entertained the
members of the social department of
the Epworth league at her home on
School street Tuesday, over twenty be-
ing present. During the evening mu-
slca! selections were rendered and light
refreshments were served
Married January 4.
Cards were received in town Tues
day announcing the marriage of Miss
Alice Atwood of New London and
Harry Woodward Of Groton, which
took place in Groton on January at
the parsonage of the Groton Heights
Baptist church, by Rev. G. R. Atha,
ap1 has been kept a secret for a
month. Mrs. Woodward has many
friends in this village where she has
been a graduate nurse in many fami-
lies.
Entertained Monday Club.
Mrs. Louis P. Allyn entertained the
Monday club at her home on Monday
afternoon. The following programme
was carried out: Cortez, Miss Helen
Wilbur; Toledo, Mrs. Charles Davis;
current events, Mrs Daniel B. Den
nison. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. George c. Lane
at Willow Point.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

East Hampton.-A Sears Pruden, of
Middletown, Wesleyan, IA, has been
engaged as organist at the Congrega-
tional church. Mr.. Pruden is a fine
musician and has been playing the
organ at the NJ. E. church, Portland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

An Indiana woman has invented a
hlcten table which, among many con-
VerieHces, has mirror set in one leaf.
Wnlch can be turned up against a wall
10 convert the table into sideboard,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Entsrtained Mondav club.
STONINGTON
Past Grand Master Flanders to Visit
A. o. U, W-Birthday Surprise
Whist-New ShipbuiIding Company
to Dredse Harbor.

Invitations are being sent out to
members of Gary lodge, A. o. U. w,
to meet Past Grand Master Workman
Col. William E. F. Flanders. of Mer-
iden, who will be present at the meet
ing Thursday evening
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

McGHl university of Canada. is
working for a million dollar funu fer
further progress.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
WESTERLY BAPTISTS BENEFIT

By Will of Mrs H Alice Fisher-Seventh Day Missionary
Society Hears of Bequest-Frank Buck Gets Joy Ride
and Fur Coat at Expense of John Moves, Mystic Auto
Dealer-Horace Vose Doubts Utility of Tuberculin
Test
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

Fr1nk Buck Of Westerly, Who has
HRUENd in several criminal acts, and
psAo recently served a term OF six
tnsuths In the Providence county jail,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
MYSTIC

Charity and Relief Lodge Has Visit
from Grand Master Woodward-At
wood Marriage January a Just An
nounced-Club and Social Affairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
E,vsAlIsh.a 1907.

THERE ~ no advartising medium In
letiu fpl hHkiness result
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Birthday surprise Panty.

Monday evening the Bridge Whist
club. gave a surprise party to Mrs.
Theodore Wilcox, in honor of her
birthday. Ice cream and cake were
served during the evening, and whist
was played. The next meeting of the
club will be with Mrs. James Carson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Sent to Maine.

The big launch purchased by Bu-
gene Atwood from R. NJ. Delagrange,
for use at Maine on a lake there, has
been taken from the boat house on the
Wayland wharf and was shipped to
Maine Monday. The craft was set in
a cradle which was on runners and
four horses were used to drag the
craft on the snow to the station,
where it will be carried through ten
miles of woods in Maine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Borough Notes.

The steamer City of Lowell came
in at the steamboat wharf Tuesday.
She will lay up here for time.
Freight engine No. 218 played her
old trick again Monday, getting off
the track near the corner of Pearl
and Northwest streets; all Of the
wheels left the rails, this being the
third time such an accident has oc-
Cured here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31
Will Dredse Harbor.

The shipbuilding company of Ston-
ington will dredge the way leading
to the harbor so that the large boats
row being run into Newport and Prov
idence for repairs will come into Ston-
iF,c
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Notes From the
 Sulphur Spring Valley

John Guays. employed at q. May mine had his shand slightly injured Thursday, being strlck by a piece o! rock. He will rest ID few deys ss the result.
 Postmaster R II Tyler oi Wehh wae in Courtlsnd Thursday and states that he has recently put in small stock Of groceries which he vii! handle in connection with the po-rctlice.
 Work is tp begin at once on A sell at Eitrieda siding for c Van Meter. which is to be curbsi with concrete, {, 10 feet iu diameter. inside measure ment fer the first forty feet, continuing from that depth with 24 inch drill This work is 70 be done by | E Black under the supervision of G F ? smith.
 The McNeaI Mercantile company are preparing to build ne@ store building near their present ! cation but on land that :hey secured by means ei scrip filing.
 Miss Lizzie Gibbons of KirksvIIle Missouri, arrived in Courtland yes terdsy and sill spend sbou. ten day visiting with her brother FJ Gibhnnr chieteogineer for the Great Western Copper company, before continuina her journey to the coast.
 New Years eve, one of the i!ac'Ian- sI claims, in the center of COurtland was located by come parties who evi' dently were not aware of the Tact that the annual work wss done on the property fully two months ago.
 GC Black is preparing 20 scTes iol whest which be expects 10 SOW tht coming week.
 A lodge of Woodmen of the Worl'
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Arizona Assessors in
 Session at Bisbee

At the meeting of the Arizona As- sessors' sssocIstiOn now at Bisbee IL was decided jC try for the following new laws dnrlng the session oi the first -tate legislature:-
 To replace the present board of equalization with tax committee comp sd oi three members, which com nittee would receive A sslsry of s2jOO for each mamter ard be in ses- sion ell the tine.
 To raise the assessment on cattle from SiO to sI2.5O.
 To raise the tax oD bullion from 9 per cent of the gross 10 40 per cent of the gross.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Great Underground
 River Through Arizona

Geologists are claiming that the greatest underground river in tie
 orld flows from the Rocky m mountains underneath part of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. implying itself in the golf of Mexico. This river is though; to be in places several mics wide, md 1t is telieved that it feeds rivers that fo upon the surface. The artesian well belt of Texas is pointed to ss the uplifting of the water from this river, often eight hundred feet below.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
N ark Smith to Hunt
 Ducks in Sonora

Prepared to kill milliops of ducks in the course of two or three dsy's hunt, Senator elect Marcus A Smith and six other well known Arizonsns have gone from Douglas by sutomo- bile to Yzsbal. Sonora. The party is we'll equipped with artillery and provisions.
 The companions of Mir Smith on this foray are E R Pirtle, W H Bro. pbv, Alfred Paul, c O Ellis, H B Rice and NJ J Cunningham. Ssx:
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
0nLOok- Out For
 Jewel Robbers

The United States msrshals office has received a message from the Mex lctn con.ul, at Gusymas, notifying t that TWO men, suspected o: robbing iewelry store, at Gusymas, ana get ting away with Sl0,O00 worth Of jewel. ", were hesdet for Tucson, and asked b he on the lookout for and arrest them on sight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Steel Laying is
 Progressing Rapidly

Threc street laying gangs gre now working on the E P. N s. W. be tween Douglas and ROdeo Y. N, put ing in s5-pouDd raiis to replace the 65 pound steel rs;is now m use, It is the anticipation oithe superintendents ofiics hat steel wing uetween mile posts I69 and lSl sill have been cpm- pIeted by the end Of this month.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Dead Man is
 Granted a Pardon

il B Clark, a convict who died Nov. em Der 29, has been granted pardon by Governor Sloan. It might seem 70 te an unusual proceeding to issue s pardon to 6 dead man, but there gre reasons both eutimentsl and other wise
 Clarke wac convicted of tie crime of uttering fictitious check, and on December 20. 1910, he vas sentenced 10 serve twenty months in the peni- tentiary. After he had been confined for time it became sppsrsnt he wss suffering of psresI- and 1t was con- cluded that he was mentally unbal- anced, bot only then but at the time ;he offence vas committed. He sas removed to the insane asylum and died there on the date nsmed.
 The pardon was issued, partly ,o remove from Clsrke's name the stig- ma of criminslity when he was merely the victim Of misfortune, and psrtly to clear the record of the case in the event it might be necessary for the administration of his estate,
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Condemned Man Is
 Taken to Florence

Charl Schseffer, convicted in the di. trict court at Globe of the murder Of q man named Giles, near Wrinkle man, September 2i, was taken to Phoenix Tuesday by Deputy sheriff Ralph Sturges of Globe. Today be wIli be taken to tte penitentiary at Florence. where, fl there is no inter ference with the sentence Of the cour he will he executed on March 20.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

Somehow the impression has been spread that the gov proposing require the licensing of prospectors entering upon the forest reserves Just where the notion originated difficult il does appear have any official sanction Henry Graves chief forester announc from Washington that there occasion such step the Forestry urc;u disposed restrict prospecting under its jurisdiction. he mining very definite concerning the rights citizens prospect minerals the public domain, and it is likely that the
 licensing prospecor would be proposed distinct object in revising the existing law.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

E H Wood thss received the fret shipment ol his three hundred page history of the Pima Indians. Mir Wood is himself full blooded Pima and is in business at Sscaton. Hie great uncle was tribe historian.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

Attorney Flora Of Bisbee, was c bret county seat visitor today.
 The twelfth car of old tin csus in the past two months wss shipped to- day iron Ton bstone 10 the copper precipitaiipR plant of tbe Copper Queen st Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Doings in the
 District Court
MONDAY

Saturday after the noon rccess the pruseruti on in the Ross Arnold case put on the stand several witnesses, who identified several watches and money pouch as having been the properiy Of Frank McGcyern, the murdered man
 Captain Howe Of the county rang CTS, who made the arrest of Arnold in B n-on on Sept 25, 1911, WAS the prime pal witness for the prosecution daring the afternoon and in sil Nas cn the stand fully an hour.
 saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock the sixteen witnesses for the prosecution had been essn,ined and cross exam ineG and the Territory rested
 First witness tor the defense was Mrs GuGg:ile of rhoe nix. grsndmoth- CT of the defendant. She gave. iu her testimony, some family history e! the accused Acc rdIng to the evidence of the witness several members of the family had teen inflicted with inssn. ity. Mrs Anna Cole, mother oi the defendant, in her testimony stated tha, her son Ross, ever since toy had had mania for va che1 and cats and wearing corsets. She also stated Ross had at one time drank the 1ntent- of an ink bottle in sn en- deavUr to end his life and st another time had swallowed some strychnine for the same purpose Mfs C !e stat ei that her relations on various oc- c.sions had trie,' 70 force her to rut the boy into s Iunstic asylum, tat .ha r..al1 lo' part with hin.
 Mics Flora GarFuile, an aunt of the defendant. testified A. ,o the sctiors of Young Arn Id since he vas 4 li,:!e boy and cor orated the statement of Mr- Cole AS to th- defendants msuis for satches cats and corset..
 Dr Williams and Dr Leonard who had examined Arnold & to his ph's- teal and mental condition were put on the stand for de.en-e and each were of the opinion that the deieni ant was ment4i'y deficient and va. not responsible for b,- act ous iu the same degree with person of normal miud
 The defense rested at 9 o'clock Sat urday night when recess wss taken until nine o'clock this morning when the attorneys arguments were sub mittet. District Attorney Williams made the opening argument, pointing to the scene of the crime dramati- cally picturing the c rcumstances and ieIiberate purpose of the crime
 Attorney John GuLgl vas the fist speaker to the jury in Leheli of the defense and for about an hour argued the evidence that had been presented dlriug the trial and emphasized the points concerning the mental re-pnn sibiii,ies ol the defendant Attorney Good Sin of Pm enix closed iD behalf of the deisnso. He srgued the case sololy from the point of inssnity Of the defendant.
 Di-trict Attorney Williams put in | the final arguments for the pro-ecu- ton and in forciiul ai rress went in 10 the details of the crime and last, appealed . the jury Tn behalf of good citizenship of Cochise equity 10 do their duty in the needed work Of stamping ont crime by punishin 2 criminals tothe inlI extent of the law
 At exactly F o'clock today Judge Doan gave the instructions Of the court to the jury aud the fate Of Res: | Arnold left in the hands of the follow ing twelve iurors
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

has just heen organized in the vsl- ley.
 Miss Rita Heron returned Tuesday to Tempe to take up her studies at the Normal school.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14
Report of
City Finance
Tom bstOne, Aris. Jan ,, 1911

Tom bstOne, Aris. Jan ,, 1911 To the Honorable Mayor and Con- mon Council cf the City of Tomb stone, ArizoGa. Gentlemen:-
 beg leave to hand you herewith my report of the receipts and expen- di,ures of the City Of Tombstone, dur ing tbe year ending December, 3l.t, 1911, to- witt
 January let 1911 by balance
 in city treAsury.... .. S2sIS P By licenses collecte.i during
 the year ........ l75l % By rents collected. . s2 50 By real estate and personal
 property taxes collected .. 2445 l5 By sale n; old hose and paint 23 co By refund from E P & 5 W
 k k 30
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

Nearly four million dollars be spent in southern Ar three modern meltcrs be built for the of the be taken the mines owned by the companies building certainly speaks we'll for the prosperity of the state.
 The projects announced the alnmet EArzona smel- ter at Doug cost ooOoo and the Shattuck smeler also at Douglas to cost oooo and Clifton the Arizona Copper Co will begin the construction ot o2oooooo snlelter
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-01-14

After the iury had been selected recess was taken until l 30 this after noon when examination of witnesse. vas begun. IL Is expected that the prosecution wiil rest about 1 o'clock when the witnesses fir defense wit go on the stand. Tine case will probably go to the jury late the evening. Dis trict attorney Williams represents the prosecution and Attorney W r Miller Is counsel for defense.
 The case of territory vs GrennaIds and Highfeld, joirtly indicted 10 grand larceny has been passed for the term.