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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23

dered by Dr. w. P. s. Keating, and a vocal solo, Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold, was finely sung by John A. Doyle. A reading, Horse or Husband, was given by Miss Cecilia Morin, who had to respond to an en- core. Refreshments were served dur ing the evening. Prizes were awarded Thomas Murray and Mrs. George Mo- riO
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Salad Supper Enjoyed.

The members of Radiant chapter, No. II, o. E. S.. spent an enjoyable evening Friday. In addition to the regular meeting a fine salad supper was served that was keenly relished by all. Members from South Gov entry and South Windham were pres ent in good numbers, as well as many local members
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Dress Goods Department

54-inch wide Chinchilla Coating. a very popular coating this season. in navy blue, gray and brown, S3.jO a yard.
 54-inch wide Fancy Mixture, good winter weight for coating and suitable colors, s1.75 a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
OBITUARY.
Ernest H. Willis.

Ernest H. Willis, aged 35, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah J. Willis, Liberty Hill, Thursday eve- ming, as the result of a shock. He was born in Hampton, June 24, 1887. and for the past eleven years had conducted a blacksmith shop in Leb- anon. There survives brother, Her bert L. Willis. who also lives at the Willis home.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Ice SunpIY Gettinu Low.

The recent warm spell has made business unusually brisk for the ice men and as a result Fred E. Eaton has disposed of all the ice he harvest ed last winter. L. N Aver was out of town Friday, but men in his employ stated that they were of opinion he had, sufficient on hand to tide hin over until the new crop should be har- vested
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
HEARING TUESDAY.
County Commissioners Will Listen to
 Remonstrants in Jodoin Case.

Next Tuesday at 10 o'clock has been set as the time when the county com missioners will be here to hear the remonstrance of citizens against the granting of a license to Philias Jodoin to do liquor business in the Eli | Dagenias building on Railroad square. The applicant will introduce a large number of witnesses who will testify that the building is a suitable place in which to carry on liquor busi- ness, the suitability being the ground on which the remonstrance is based MT. Jodoin claims that the place is | just as suitable now as it was during the number of years that it was a 1 licensed place.
 Thanksgiving Service.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing, Rev. W. Douglas Swafield, pas tor, will speak on the Thanksgiving 1 Message of the Small, Still Voice At this service there is to be special mu- sic by the choir. including solos to be sung by Mrs. Alton Frost, Frances Allston and others.
 In the Sunday school the session
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23


 In state of mind bordering on dis tress, the people of this city surveyed the ruins from the greatest fire in its history Friday and wondered whether they would be spared further such diabolical destruction or driven into a state of desperation and panic by pos sible future doings of such a maniac as must be responsible for the series of incendiary fires, the last of which was terror.
 All day long rumors of arrests of persons held to be responsible for the conflagratiOn flashed about the city, and so current were these that they were accepted as the truth, but they were all without foundation. The will ingness to accept the reports of ar- rests and of confessions of prisoners, indicated, however, the high-strung | tension under which the city is living and the extreme anxiety felt for the apprehension of a guilty party.
 No Clues of any Account. | The police received innumerable sug- | gestions as to how the firebug should | be ferreted out, but no one of the measures offered gave any useful as- sistance to the men who would al- most give their right arms to land the | cringing coward that is responsible for one of the worst criminal acts ever committed here.
 All day long Capt. John Murray and other members of the local and state police departments chased down 1 clues that might lead to some trail o1 value, but their efforts were without success. This inability of anyone tc get a line on the firebug has led tc many suggestions as to methods oi safeguarding many valuable properties in the city,, but no definite plan oi action had been formulated up to Fri day night. There were many sep arate movements, nevertheless, for tht guarding of special properties.
 Violence Threatened.
 Sentiment runs so high against tht firebug that his chances for escapinl a lynching would be mighty slim, pro. Viding he fell into the hands of cer- tain elements here. T would as soo1
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Misses and Juniors Suits
at Great Reductions to Help You Dress We'll for the Harvest
 Festival at Little Cost

Many attractive models and includ- ing all the current seasons most ap- proved styles and wanted materials. The three lots represent values from s1250 up to S20.00-for today we have them priced at S1O.O0, s12.50 and S15.O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Eveninu of Whist.

The Southside Whist club held its semi-monthly meeting Thursday eve ming at the home of MT and Mrs Darius K. Clark, 14 Johnston avenue. Refreshments were served. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Serge Dresses
lder girls from 8 to 14

And for the older girls from to 14 years old.
 We have some pretty Blue Serge Dresses, prettily trimmed with red flannel and piping and Robespierre collar at $2.S9 and $3.95.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Home After Lono ssrv;oe.

San Diego, Cal, Nov. 22,-4Back from long service in China and Central America, three armOred cruisers of the Pacific fleet dropped anchor today in san Diego bay, They are the Cali fornia, flagship, Rear Admiral w. H. Southerland; Maryland and Colorado.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Going On Tonist

Roller Skating at Valley Street Ar mOry. ! The Wood Social and Dance at Wash
 burn Hall. L Moving Pictures at Loomer Opera | House.. Moving Pictures. at the Gem, Bijou and Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Whist for Hosn;+aI Benefit.

The whist given Thursday evening, under the auspices of the entertain ment committee of the ladies auxili- ary to St. Joseph's hospital that was held in St. Mary's hall, was largely attended. Piano selections were ren-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Table Damask

64-inch All Linen Damask, bleached. 60c a yard
 70-inch Pure Irish Linen Half Bleached. S5c and S1.O0 a yard.
 s4-inch Extra Heavy German Linen, loom dice designs, S110 a yard.
 Napkins to match, S2.70 a dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
NOT AT FOSTER PLACE.
Statement That Oscar Ladd Stayed at His House Denied by Philip Eos ter of Brooklyn.

Philip Roster of Brooklyn, Conn.,, LdenieS that Oscar Ladd. arrest ed for stealing a bicycle, stayed at Mir Fosters house while in Brook 1 lyn. He writes: That boy never was in my house or on my land"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Only A Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered, as, with burned hands, he held up a small round box. "Fellowsi" he shouted, this Bucklen's Arnica Save I hold has everything beaten for burns" Right also for b1lls, ulcers, sores, pimples. eczema, cuts, sprains. bruises. Surest pile cure. It subdues inflammation, kills pain. only 25 cents at Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Open An Account
 By Mail

The Wilimanuc Savings Institute accepts deposits from any person any, where. You can use the mails with perfect safety and nobody need know your banking business unless you choose to tell it. Send money in check or money order payable to The Willimantic Savings Institute. or cash in registered letter. and we will open your account and send your bank book and full instructions. Your money and interest can be drawn at any time
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23

will take the form of a Thanksgiving rally day. An interesting programme has been arranged and souvenirs are to be given all the members of the star classes of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Suitings at $1.00 a Yard

You will find a complete line and good Winter Suitings in the most wanted colors--Whipcord. Wide Vale, Serges in navy blue, brown and black as well as fancy mixtures and broad cloths, s1.50 a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Compound Interest
Has Earned mOra Ihal 1 Speculation.

If you don't believe that compound interest has earned more money than speculation call and inquire or write to this bank, where money at interest is better than high-srad stocks or bonds. It earns as much as safe se- curities, and the value of the principal never fluctuates; your money is al- ways worth 100 cents on the dollar, and your funds are always available
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Caracul Coats for Young Girls and Small Women

in full or three-quarter length, we'll lined to the yoke and made with collars that may be buttoned high or low, ;7.5o. S1OoO, S12.50, $16.5O and Sf75O
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Misses and Juniors Warm Coats

We never had a better collection smart styles and up-to-date fabrics, good, warm. double-faced cloth, chin chilla and cheviots, full or three quar- ter length, t1O.oo to S20.0o.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Perils of Wealth

A generous suspicion begins to as se;t itself that it is possible for a man rich enough 60 spare the money to subscribe to a campaign fund without meaning any real harm by it.-Wash- ington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Knitted Sacques

Infants Knitted Sacques, all white with pink and blue borders, 25c tc S1.39
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Tea Cloths

36-inch Unhemmed Tea Cloths, S9c. 36-inch Tea Cloths, round and un- hemmed, S1.5Q.
 45-inch Tea Cloths, round and Scalloped, S2.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
All Linen Napkins

r and 19-inch All Linen Napkins at S100 and S1.50 a dozen.
 20 and 22-inch All Linen Napkins at 39.oo, S250 and up to $500 a dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Sweaters

Infants Sweaters, gray, white and cardinal at soc and up to $1.S9
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Long Kinonos

Infants Long Kimonos, pink or blue borders, some embroidered, 75c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
oNIY ONE aBRoMo aUTNINEv

That is LAXATIVE BRoMo oUISISE. Look for the signature of r.. W. GROVE. Cures q Cold in One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days. 2Jc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Now for the Wee Folks
ANOU AOA llAC w 1 OlnS Keep Them Warm and Comfortable for
 Thanksgiving

For children from years to 6 years old these Bearskin Coats are nice and warm, fully lined, with large pearl but tons, s2.50, $3.95 and 5.89
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
Thanksgiving Linens
That Will Please the Hostesses .
 the Thanksuivinu Feast

All Linen Table Cloths, heather pat terms. 2 yards. 21a yards and yards long at S1.75. $25O and $500 each.
 Damask Table Cloths, hemstitched. 2h yards long and yards long at s2.5O and S3.5O each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-23
PUTNAM

Townspeople in Dismay and Sorrow as Result of Thursday Nights Fire Some Splendid Examples of Hero ism and Charity-Work of Fire De- partment Prased-No Trace of Fire hug-Reief Fund Talked Of.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
BISHOP CRANSTON
ASSAILS MACHINE
Washington Divine Tells Methodist
Conference It Is a Disgrace
to the Country.

Baltimore. Nd. March eS-The impor-
tant question OF lessening the ratio of
representation in the General Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
thereby considerably reducing the size
Of that body, so as not to exceed 100 del
egates. was discussed at length at to-
ence
The matter, however was referred to
a special committee made up OF a mem
Der from each district.
William H. Anderson, superintendent OF
the Anti-Saloon League OF Maryland.
addressed the conference on the pros
poets OF the passage OF the local option
bill in the State senate.
At the close OF Superintendent Ander-
sons remarks Bishop Earl Cranston, Of
Washington, who is presiding at the
conference, said:
The Methodist Episcopal Church be-
lieves as a body that II is the right of
the people to determine their own gov
ernment, and 1t has no sympathy with
any machine that deprives men Of their
Judgment and the right to express their
choice for candidates for office. The
disgrace of the national government to-
day lies in its not permitting the people
10 regulate the liquor traffic as they de-
sire
The balIoting for ministerial delegates
to the Geheral Conference, in Mime
apolis. will begin Tomorrow morning at
IL o'clock.
Officers Are Elected.
The Laymen's Association OF the Bal
timore Conference began its annual ses-
sions to-day. The election OF officers OF
the association was held, and resulted as
follows:
DR.. David H. Carroll, Baltimore dis
trict. president: NJ. J. PoIlack. Baltimore
district: John T. Stone. East Baltimore
district: Lee NJ. Bender. Frederick dis
tTict: W. f. Church, Washington dis
trict. and W. II. Thomas, West Balti-
more district, vice presidents; William
Hissey. jr.. West Baltimore district. re-
cording secretary; Hunter N Kern, Fred
erick district, assistant recording secre-
tary; r. c. Beall, West Baltimore dis
trict. corresponding secretary, and DIR.
Herbert F. Gorgas, Baltimore district.
treasurer.
The executive committee consists of the
DIR. G. Lane TaneyhiIl Balti-
more district; DIR. J. Z. Benson, East
Baltimore district: a. f. Householder,
Frederick district; Judge A. S. Taylor,
Washington district. and G. L, Le-
Compile, West Baltimore district
The lay electoral college. which meets
every four years, will convene at 10 |
oclock tomorrow morning and elect five
delegates to attend the General Confer |
snce, which meets in Minneapolis, Mimi,
IN May. G. W. F. Swartzell. Of Wash
ngton. is mentioned as a probable dele |
gate.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
DIVORCE GRANTED
JOHN BANCROFT,
Sensational Delaware Case Comes to
an End with Verdict Against
Former Miss Du Pont.

Wilmington. Del, March 2S-ChIef Jus
tice Pennewill and Associate Justices
WooIley and Conrad this afternoon hand
ed down a decision granting decree of
divorce to John Bancroft, jr.. against his
wife. Madeleine Du Pont Bancroft. CIV
Ing him the exclusive custody of their
first child. John Bancroft. third. and also
ordered that decree OF Ilegitimacy of
the defendant infant. Max Heibler, jr."
should be entered. In giving their deci-
sion the Judges stated that they had
reached this conclusion regardless of the
letters or other admissions Of the de-
fendant wife or Max Heibler. T. b.
Bayard Heisel. of counsel for Mrs. Ban
croft. noted an exception TO the decision
TO lay the grounds for an appeal.
Bancroft Is granted a decree nisi, for
under the Delaware laws an absolute
divorce cannot be granted for one
year.
Young Bancroft who IL the son Of
the millionaire treasurer of the Joseph
Bancroft & Sons Company. wins every
point of his case against his young
wife. who Is the daughter of Alfred /
Du Pont, the multimillionaire powder
manufacturer. by Mrs. Bessie Gardner
Du Pont, his divorced wife
After Bancroft had brought his action.
denying the paternity OF the infant son of
his wife and alleging that its father was
Max Heibler. jr.. OF Munich, Germany.
Mrs. Bancroft filed a counter-suit naming
four Munich women as correspondents.
but In view OF the courts action in her
husbands suits IL is doubtful II her case
will come TO trial. unless an appeal from
to-day's decision is taken to the Supreme
Court Of the State.
The Bancrofts eloped on December Is.
1897. from the mansion OF Mr.. Bancroft's
father. and were married In Washington
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
MRS. De FOREST
OBTAINS DIVORCE
Sufragist Wife Of Wireless Tele.
graph Inventor Names Wom-
an in Her Complaint.

New York. March Alec De Forrest.
the wireless telegraph inventor. who was
arrested at Palo Alto. Cal. Wednesday.
charged with misuse of the mails. Il no
longer q biological factor In the life
OF his eminent suffragetts wife. Mra
Nora Blatch De Forrest.
The Supreme Court. upon decres Of
Justice Keogh. at New Rochelle. has
granted Mrs. De Forrest in Interiocutory
decree Of divorce. The case was tried
secretly six weeks ago and February -
preliminary decree was signed Mrs.
De Forrest. at the home OF her mother.
Mrs Harriet Stanton Biateh, confirmed
this fact tonight
Mrs. De Forest, Il Is understood. named
an unidentified woman in her complaint.
The testimony showed that the wireless
wizard was detected on a fire escape
near the window of this woman's apart
ment in Los Angeles. De Forest denied
the charge. and had an attorney on hand
to represent him.
The married life Of the De Forests has
not been notable for its domestic tran
quillity. Since the arrival Of their baby.
Harriet Stanton Blatch De Forest. the
father declares he has been the victim of
the suffrage movement. Soon after the
chiId's birth he and Mrs. De Forest sep
arated. and since that time they have
made charges and counter-charges BY
wire between De Forests California resi-
dence and his wife's home In New York
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
BIG TOWEL SEWED
UP INSIDE WOMAN

New York. March Ss.-A towel a yard
long and a foot wide. with a red border.
was accidentally sewed up inside Mrs.
Mollie Myers when she was operated on
in ST. Vincent's Hospital in November.
1906, according 10 an affidavit filed with
the Supreme Court by DR.. Benjamin
Fireman. formerly of this city, now liv-
ing in Hungary. Mrs. Myers holds DIR.
Herman J. BOldt responsible and has
sued him for damages.
DIR. Friedman asserts that when he re-
covered the towel after IL had remained
five weeks inside Mrs. Myers, II bore the
label. st. Nincents Hospital"
"a few days later" alleges DR.. Fried
man, II met DIR. Boldt, who told me that
he had sent the towel TO the New York
County Medical Association as a curIos-
ity. indicating the great vitality of the
patient He admitted at the time that he
might have left the towel in Mrs. Myers
body"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29

which was brought to a tragic climax
by Philip Hichborn. Two members OF
that situation in life described by the
overworked phrase eternal triangle are
living. Mrs. Gilmore Hoyt Hichborn and
Horace Wyfe. They are to be the play
ers in the last act, and for a stage they
have the whole world. Should the end
ing be tragic. II would be only in keep
ing with that which has gone before.
Not in California.
1t became known yesterday that Hich-
born =eceived a clew that the missing
couple were in California, and, accom-
panied by his law partner. Samuel E.
Swayze, hurried to Los Angeles four
weeks ago. hoping against hope for a
reconciliation. Not only did the trip
prove an absolute failure, but while he
was in Los Angeles. Hichborn discovered
that his wife and her companion were in
Southern France.
A draft drawn for a large sum arrived
at Wylie's bank in Washington from
Cape de Martin. small port between
Monte Carlo and Villefranche. three
weeks ago. Heartbroken at this news
Hichborn refused TO remain longer in
California. and. With Swayze, started
home-to kill himself.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
KEPHART-JENsEN NUPTIALs.

The marriage OF Miss Margaret E
Kephart. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. Kephart. OF this city. TO Mr.. John P
Jensen, OF Williamson. w. Va. tooh
place yesterday morning in the Epwortf
NJ. Z. Church South at 10 o'clock. Mis-:
Lillian Taft acted as the maid OF honor
and Mr.. Charles Klose was the best man
Rev. ]. ]. Rives. OF Frederick. Nd, per-
formed the ceremony. and the wedding
music before. during, and after the cere-
mony was performed by Mrs. Rives. The
bride wore her travelling suit OF dark
blue serge, with dark blue hat, and car
ried lilies OF the valley and Bride roses.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.. Jen-
sen and his bride left for an extended
tour through the South. After May
they will be at home in Williamson,
w Va
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
COL. AND MRS. RANDLE HOSTS.
The Manor Mt RandIe Highlands
Scene of Gaiety.

Col and Mrs. Randle had a beautiful
dinner dance at The Manor. Randle
Highlands. last evening in honor of Mrs.
John Poole, OF this city. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ward
man. Mr. S. ]. Henry, the Misses Henry.
Miss Silsby. Miss Manning. Mr.. o. p.
Brothers. Mr.. Talbot, Mr.. Poole. and
Mr.. A. @. Clapham. After the dinner
the company danced in the pretty music
room Of The Manor. A small orchestra
played throughout the dinner and for
the dancing.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
SAFE CRACKER HELD
FOR CAPITAL POLICE

According 10 advices received last
night by MAI Sylvester from Chief Of
Police Edward Jones. Of Fresno. Cal,
John Gramm. whose picture is In the
rogues' gallery along with his Bertillon
measurements and a record as pro-
fessional safe cracker. was arrested In
Fresno. a week ago while In the act Of
opening a safe.
Gramm's arrest, the police say, solves
the mystery around the robbing OF
safe In the ONCE of the Chris Heurich
Brewing Company on the night Of jan
uary last. when the combination was
forced and $500 in cash stolen. Granim Is
thirty-two years old. a machinist and
electrician. and an expert In cracking
safes
Gramm will be tried in Fresno for the
alleged safe breaking In that city and
will be removed 20 Washington IL ae-
quilted. II sentenced to the penitentiary
he will be brought here for trial after
serving his term of Imprisonment
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
FoxHoUNDs FOR CLUB.
Twelve Pedisreed Dogs VIII Take
Part I'm Drag Hunt.

Twelve pedigreed foxhounds will
take part in the big drag hunt TO be
held by the newly-formed Rock Creek
Hunt Club at o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. The foxhounds will be pre-
riet wadsworth. The hunters Will
meet at old Pierce Mill in Rock Creek
Park.
1t is expected that forty persons will
Join in the hunt The party will be
composed of society men and women
and officers from Washington Barracks
and Fort Myer. Besides the twelve
foxhounds. six blooded hounds belong
ing TO Maj. Henry Allen and a pack of
thirty-five hounds belonging to An
drew ]. Cummings will lead the hunt
ing party. Miss Helen Taft probably
will Join the party.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
HOPES TO AVOID STRIKE.

Samuel Gompers, president or the
American Federation OF Labor, stated
yesterday that every attempt will be
made by organized labor to prevent a
strike among the miners.
He said. however, that IL an amicable
settlement cannot be reached by the
United Mine Workers the Federation VIII
undoubtedly support the organization in
striking Mr.. Gompers declined to state
whether strike fund'' is available for
use in case of additional trouble between
the miners and the mine owners.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
KNOX RIDICULES
DYNAMITE STORY
,,.l c.ble 10 m, wnAiprtou Hrr.ld.

Special Cable to Ths washington Herald
santo Domingo. March 3.-Before leay-
ing here tonight for Jamaica. Secretary
OF State Knox said that the State De
partment had no information in substan-
tiation OF the rumor OF a plot TO dyna-
mite his train while In Nicaragua.
A Managua dispatch Of a week ago said
plot had been made there. and II had
resulted in the condemning to death Of
forty opponents OF the government but
4 second dispatch said that the charges
had not been substantiated. and had
probably been framed up in order to dis
pose Of certain adherents of Zelaya-
Tho Secretary ridiculed the idea Of a
pfot
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
OHIO PASSES FLOOD STAGE.
Louisville School Closed on Ac
count of Danger.

Louisville, March 2S.-The Ohio River
which has been rising rapidly for severa
days, passed the food stage tonight
The Kentucky River is pouring In a great
flood at CsrrolIton. nifty miles above
this city, and this with the big volume
OF water that is yet to reach here from
the north is expected 20 send the water
a foot or more higher by tomorrow
night.
Rain fell here all afternoon and con-
tinues tonight. The lowlands that an.
nually undergo inundation are already
flooded. One OF the public schools in the
western end OF the city was closed to-
day because OF the danger involved by
the pupils in reaching the building.