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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
TRIALS OF A BOAT OWNER.
Arthur H. Lathrop and James Datr
 Settle Differences in City Court.

In the city court Tuesday morning Arthur H. Lathrop was charged with mistreating James Datri, aged 12, on complaint of the boys parents, and the boy was charged with taking Mr. Lathrop's sl1iff. After hearing the case Judge Kelley nolled both charges and gave tee boy a lecture on the matter of taxing other peoples proper ty.
 Late Monday afternoon MT. Lathrop saw young Datri in the formers skiff and tcalIed to him to bring the skiff to the power boat in which MT. Lath- rop was working. The boy refused so MT. Lathrop secured another skiff and rowed to the boat which the boy had taken. The boy refused to leave the skin so Mir Lathrop pushed him out into the shallow water The boy laid down in the water so MT. Lathrop carried him ashore. Datri is a good swimmer it is said but pretended that he could not swim The parents of the boy had MT. Lathrop arrested where upon the latter lodged a cross com- plaint against the boy.
 A number of boat owners have missed skiffs from time to time from their moorings in the Shetucket river and Mir, Lathrop at one time found his skin at Thamesvil1e, and again in the rear of Christ church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
STOMACH UPSET? Mi-o-na Will Prevent Further
 Trouble.

Here, as in other cities and towns stomach troubles are ensnaring VIC tinns in a most insidi -s way.
 Nearly everyone Is ill-treating the stomach, perhaps inconsistency, but the time comes when we cannot apuse it with impunity. Nature warns us Distress after eating, belchlng or gas, that lump of lead feeling in he stomach, headache and lack of energy are warning signals. Now-at once is the time to stop this distress
 Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets is the remedy. Get a box today. Their ac- tiop is immediate. Besides stopping the distress Mi-o-na soothes the irri- tated walls of the stomach and strengthens the gastric follicles SC that they pour out their daily supply Of digestive materials, causing prompt digestion of the food that is eaten.
 Mi-o-na is not an experiment. Ii is not a cure-all It is a scientif remedy recommended for but one tEing-stomach ills.
 Its use stops stomach distress afld improves the digestive system so thai what you eat is converted into nutri- ton and the entire system is properly nourished
 So certain are the results of Ml-o- 1 ma that it is always sold on the money back if not benefited plan The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere. soc large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
TRIAL OF GIRL
 CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
Dora PadoIoff Before City Court in
 New Haven.

Waterbury. Conn, Aug. 5-The case of the State versus Dora Podoloff, charged with perjury in the recent Soloway-Katz arson trial, came up in the city court this morning and lasted through the afternoon. Startling testimony was given by Attorney Ben jamin Slade of New Haven, counsel for Subway.
 Miss Podoloff is being defended by sisted by Attorney Frank Garvin, of Hartford. Attorneys James Hamill and Albert N. Brian, of New York. Judge William E. Thoms was on the bench and Prosecuting Attorney John McGrath appeared for the state.
 Attorney Slade was the principal witness: He told of conversations with Dora in which he said she confessed her guilt of perjury at the Soloway case. but said that she had done so to shield her uncle, Louis Katz. She for doing so, and had signed a con- tract, purporting to be from the Burns Detective Agency. in which she was to receive $15 week to act as opera tor" in New Haven.
 Attorney Slade said that Benedict N. Holden, w. E. McKenna, Louis Katz and a MT. Brown were the master minds'' of the affair and had caused Miss Podoloff to commit per jury. Alleged conversations in Bridgeport where Miss PodoIoff again Slade and Attorney Klein was testi- fled to by A. H. Slade. A letter from katz to his wife. in which he show ed that he was told to get away, and was to receive $3.000 for it, figured in the testimony
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
OBITUARY.
Franklin B. comstock.

Franklin B. Comstock, of Middle town, died on Sunday at the Middle sex hospital, where he had been for several months. Death was caused largely by old age and general break ing down. Mir. Comstock was born in Waterford. October 23, 1920, and was in his ninety-third year. He was one of a family of 10 children and the son of Caleb and Lucy Dart Com stock. and a descendant of William Comstock, who came to this city in 1637 and settled near Boston. later removing to Hartford and New Lon- don, the latter place about 1e4s. Mr. Comstock removed to Mfddletewn. when a young men and had resided there for fully TO years.
 Mir. Comstock enlisted as a member of Company G. twenty fourth regi- ment. c. ". on September 1, 1862. for nine months and was discharged as lieutenant at New Orleans on Jan uary 29. 1863. by reason of resigna- tion. He joined Mansfield post, Ne. 53, G. A, R.. on May IS. 1882 and was the oldest member of the post. He was 9, charter member of Apollo lodge, Nc. 53. K. of P. and supposed to be the oldest Pythfan in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 5th day of August A. D. 1913.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 Estate of Pierre Fournier, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased.
 Ordered, That the Administrator with the will annexed cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect, to- gether with a copy of this order. on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town, and by publishing the circulation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON.J. sAYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE C. CHURCH. Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
CENTRAL BAPTIST CLEANERS
 ENJOYED FINE OUTING.
MT. and Mrs. Henry C. Geer Entertain ed at Their Home Below Trading Cove

Entertained by MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Geer at their pleasant home below Trading Cove, the ladies of the Clean CTS Bible class of the Central Baptist church had most delightful outing on Tuesday. The ladies, with their chil- dren,. trolleyed down in the afternoon and early in the evening, in time for the supper, the gentlemen arrived, the interim having been pleasantly passed by participation in croquet and in the enjoyment of the swings and of strolls around the grounds. dajntily decorated with flowers, and the attractiveness of the surroundings had been enhanced by the use of Japanese lanterns. A splen- did supper was served, with 51 people gathered at the festive board. Music followed later in the evening. and there were other diversions suitable for the Cleaners. Assisting Mrs. Geer were Mrs. A. DeForest Lincoln, Mrs. Julia Chapman, Mrs. Risley and Mrs. Frink, and their efforts made it an afternoon and evening of great enjoyment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
NORWICH MAN VICTIM OF CANOE
Albert Wilkinson Overturned in Small Lake Near Cold Springs L. l. and Drowned-Was Taking Sunday Pad dle-Well Known Character in This City

Albert Wilkinson of Norwich, col ored and about B years of age, was drowned from a canoe in a small lake on Long Island near Cold Spring liar bor late Sunday afternoon. The body was not recovered until the day fol- lowing, Sand was turned over to a brother, who resides in New London, on Tuesday. It was not until Tuesday that the accident became known in this city.
 Wilkinson was in the employ of A. T. Gardner of this city at sawmill camp near Cold Spring harbor, cooking for the men, at which he was proficient. He had been there about three weeks. He left the camp late Sunday after noon, going out upon a small inland body of water nearby in canoe. Will kinson was apparently not we'll ac-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
MEXICAN FEDERALS HOLD
 FIVE AMERICANS PRISONERS
Order for Their Arrest Was Issued
 Several Days Ago.

Fl Paso, Tex. Aug. 5.-Five Ameri- can officials of the Madeira company, limited, F. c. Her. general superinten- dent. F. J. Clark, railroad superinten- dent R, Hoard. accountant, w. J. Far ragut, commissary manager, a nephew of the late Admiral Farragut, and H. P. Gallagher, assistant to the superin- tendent, ar ebelieved to be held prison CTS by the federal authorities in Chi huahua City.
 An El Paso official of the Madeira company said today that an order for the arrest of the five men was issued several days ago by the federal mili- tary authorities of Chihuahua, it be- ing alleged by them that the men at the Madeira mills are sympathizers of the constitutionaIists. Appeals made by chief officials of the corporation to the federals for information have brought no response.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
WANDERED FROM HOME
 WHILE DERANGED.
Body of Mrs. Josephine Boyle Found
 in ManhoIe at Chelsea.

Revere, Mass, Aug 5.-tThe partially clad body of an unknown and elderly woman was found today in a manhole On new road leading from the state highway to the Lynn marshes
 The body was lying in about 15 inches of water and there was a bad cut over one eye. The victim had been dead only few hours. Her half dressed appearance indicated that she could not have traveleI any great dis tance without attracting attention. She was about so years old, and her gar ments were of coarse texture.
 The body was later identified as that of Mrs. Josephine Boyle of Chelsea, by her broher, Charles A. Rartley. Bartley said that Mrs. Boyle disappeared from hre home, three miles from where the body was found, during last evening She had been in i'll health for some time and her brother believes that she wandered away in a fit of temporary mental derangement.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
PERSONAL

Miss Bertha Thompson of Noank has been the guest of friends in Norwich. Miss Clara Harty of Norwich is the guest of Miss Julia Sullivan of Nauga- tuck.
 Miss Ida Thurstens has returned to Hallville after spending her vacation at Quenecentaug. 1 Edward Cowhey of New Londen is in Norwich. the guest of relatives for couple of weeks.
 Miss Ruth Morgan of Oal1dale is the guest of her cousin, Miss Edith Nor gan. of Amherst. Mass.
 Mrs. Ida White and daughter Beth, of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of Mrs. J. H. Allen. of Church street.
 Dorothy Shapiro of New Haven, is spending a few days with friends in Norwich and New London.
 Miss Mary and Annie Mcconnell left Monday for Oak Bluffs. Mass, where they will spend week with friends.
 MT. and Mrs Louise Wheeler and Mrs. Hezikiah Perkins of West Thames street are at Ocean Beach for the month of August
 Rev. John H. Broderick rector of St. Patrick's parich, was in Bridgeport, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Rev. Timothy R. Sweeney.
 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Oat and family, of Pearl street, have returned from spending the month of July at their cottage at Pleasure Beach.
 Mrs. Mary M Scott. matron of the East Orange, N. J.. chapter of Q. E. s., is the guest of Mr and Mrs A. w. Jarvis of Clairemont avenue.
 Miss Loretta Higgins, who has been spending several weeks at the home of her aunt, Miss Sarah Higgins, at Ter ryville, has returned to Norwich.
 Alvin J. Messerschmidt, messenger for the American Express company between New London and Brattleboro, is enjoying ten days vacation
 MT. and Mrs. Ellis Scott and daugh- ters the Misses Eayben Elsie and Ruth, of Nyack, N. Y, are visiting MT Scott's sister, Mrs. w. c. Tuthill, of 52 Geer Avenue.
 Mrs T. L. Brophy and daughters the Misses Jeanette and Oracle of Yonlzers, N. Y, and Miss Lancing of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of Mrs. w. c. Tuthill, of 52 Geer Avenue.
 Mrs. Herbert Baldwin and two chil- dren, Maude and Leonard have return ed to Holyoke, Mass. after a visit with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Marius Morse, of East Great Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
LETTER FROM NORWICH WOMAN
 CHEERS GEORGIA PRISONER.
Eighteen Years of Penitentiary Life Brightened for This Lonely Man.

Gratitude for the words of kindness that came to him in his lonely prison cell from a kindly hearted Norwich woman has led to the reception by The Bulletin on Tuesday of a letter dated Forsyth, Ga, Aug. 3. 1913. and ad- dressed To Newspaper County Official Organ), Norwich, Conn, acknowledging a letter signed Mrs. J. w from Nor- wich and requesting that the following acknowledgment of his thanks be pub lished:
 To Mrs T. W:
 l desire to thank you for your letter of confidence and words of sympathy and good cheer in my behalf of which you state you read from the New York World. l will say that I am much cheered and benefited by it and through all the future IS years of my Georgia penitentiary life of which I will be de- prived of sweet liberty, which is so dear to us all. I will ever remember the little Norwich. Conn, lady with warm heart and much gratitude. l will appreciate your letters at any time with address.
 THOMAS A. MCCULLOUGH.
 Box 211, Forsyth Ga
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT 4 COURT ON PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within 1nd for the District of Norwich, on the 4th day of August, A. D. 1913.
 Present-NELsON ]. AYLING. Judge. Estate of Sally Crary, late of Nor wich in said District, deceased. Ordered That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate posting a notice to that effect, togeth et with a copy of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and In the same town. and by publishing the same once In a newspaper having circulation in said District. and make return to thls Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

quainted with the peculiarities of the canoe and was overturned. The canoe was found floating upside down on the lake, and the body of Wilkinson was recovered the day following the acci- dent. The details of the accident are missing, for there were no onlookers and no one to aid the drowning man.
 Wilkinson was a well known char acter in this city and was generally known under the name of Murphy He was employed for some time by John E. Stoddard when the latter conducted a stable on Franklin street. while about a year ago he worked for few months on the waShstand at Pattison's garage and later worked at various other garages about town. He was of a bright, cheery nature, and was well lik ed for his happy disposition
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
COURT ORDERS EVIDENCE
 STRICKEN OUT.
In Trial of Leo M. Frank at At-
 lanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 5.-A11 evidence in ended to corroborate the testimony of James Conley, negro sweeper, as to alleged acts of degeneracy by Leo M. Frank. on trial for the murder of Mary Phagan. was held incompetent today by Judge Roan. By order of the court, that portion of the negros evidence which purported to recount acts involv- sing moral turpitude on the part of the defendant was stricken from the rec ords. This ruling sustained a motion by attorneys for the defense.
 Cross examination of Conley occu- pied the entire day, and so exhausted the negro that it was necessary at one time to give him a stimulant. Conley will be on the stand again tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
THIS GOAT UNDESIRABLE
 AS TROLLEY PASSENGER.
It's Owner Wanted to Take It to Willi- mantle, but Conductor Objected.

An attempt to put a nannygoat on a trolley car at Franklin square at 9.45 o'clock Tuesday evening furnished con- siderable entertainment for the good sized crowd which happened to be in that vicinity. A gentleman of foreign extraction, presumably an Italian, re- siding on the East Side, leading Nanny on a string, accosted the conductor on the car bound for Wlllimantic at that hour inquiring where he should tie the animal, which he wished to convey to Willinantic After some effort the con- ductor impressed upon the owner of the goat that passenger cars did not carry freight of that sort, so the dis appointed owner led his charge away. The goat took a lively interest in pro- ceedings about the square, Voicing it's opinions in tones which brought the at tention of all to the incident.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
RHODE ISLAND OFFICIALS HERE.
They Get Valuable Ideas from lnspec- ton of State Hospital and Sanato-

At the Norwich state hospital 6n Tuesday morning Supt. Henry M, Pol- lock had a visit from eight officials from the state of Rhode Island who were on their way in automobiles on 8 tour of inspection of institutions in this state and Massachusetts preparatory to erecting a new hospital building in Rhode Island. Their visit to the differ- ent departments of the hospital was in- terrupted by a lunch at which they were entertained by Dr. Pollock, In the afternoon Dr, Hugh Campbell re- ceived the party at the Norwich state tuberculosis sanatofiun. Members of the party were Dr, Arthur H. Harring- ton, superintendent of the Rhode Isl- and state hospital fer the insane; Will liam A, Seefeld, chairman; Gilbert R, Perkef, secretary; Oscar A, Bonnet, Louis W. Arnold and James F, Free man Of ti7s Rhode Island state board of control and supply,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
AIT A CoURT OF PROBATE HELD

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Colchester. within and for the Dis trict of Colchester, on the Ed day of August A, D. 1913.
 Present-H. P. BUELL., Judge.
 Estate of Catherine T. Patten, late of Colchester. in said District, deceased.
 Samuel H. Kellogg of Colchester ap- peared in Court and moved that an in strument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceas sed be ad- mitted to probate.
 Therefore Ordered That said appli- cation be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Colchester in said District, on the 11th day of August, A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, and that said Samuel H. Kellogg give public notice to all persons inter- ested in said estate by advertising in The Norwich Morning Bulletin, news paper having a circulation in said Pre- bate District, ta appear if they see cause, at said time and place, and be heard relative thereto, and make re- turn te the Court,
 Attest; H. F. HELL,
 aug6d Judge,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

The wife of Bishop J. W. Hamilton is seriously i'll at a hospital in Long, wood, Mass. Bishop Hamilton is sched uled to speak at Willimantic camp meeting Aug. 2L
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
SONS OF AMERICA.
C. c. Reed Elected President of the
 State Camp,

New Haven, Conn. Aug. 5-At the annual convention today of the state camp, Patriotic Order Sons of Amer ica, these officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, c. c. Reed, New Haven; vice president J. H. Patterson, South Norwalk; master of forms, Montague Hamm. Meriden; conductor. F. Hatch, Hartford; secre- tary. J. N.s Wright, Meriden; treasurer, Col. A. l.. Thompson, New Britain.
 Reports showed the organization to be in a fine condition. The member ship in the state is about 700, About 50 delegates were in attendance. being welcomed by Mayor Rice. Dinner was served at Savin Rock. It was voted to held the convention in New Haven next year
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
We'll, What if They Do?

If you think you are wise and we'll informed, just see if you can answer these questions: You have seen hun dreds of white horses, why did you never see white colt? Why does a horse eat backward and a COW eat for ward? Why does a hop vine twine to the right and a pea vine to the left Why does a. horse. when staked out by a rope, unwind the rope, while COW winds it up? Why does a COW get up on her hind feet and horse on his front feet? Why does a dog turn around three times before lying down Abingdon Virginian.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Dr. Stephen J. Maher, president of the state board claims that the people of the state are finding out the value of the tuberculosis stnatoriums and a fine class of patients is being received at all the institutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
NOTE IN BOTTLE
MAY BE A HOAX,
"irene Stern" Says She is Held on Small Island Off Newport by Four Men.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 5.-Whether a note contained in a bottle picked up in lower Narragansett Bay is hoax will have to be determined by the police of New Haven. The bottle was found by a naval officer, who turned it over to the Newport police
 The note read: 'I am held on a small island off Newport by four men. Please notify Frank Merverlee at New Haven. Look into this at once, as every moment means a great deal to me.
 IRENE STERN" Chief of Police Crowley of Newport did not take the message very seri- ously, but passed it on to the New Haven authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

sanity, women are qualified to serve as jurors, in the opinion of County Judge Owens.
 A number of prominent Chicago women interested in education, men tai hygiene and protective work for women and children. have been sum moned for service. Judge Owens declared today that he intended to call women jurors ex- cluSively to try the cases of Wo- men and children
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
DISTRICT OF MoNTyILLE. $ $

DISTRICT OF MONTVILLE SS. Probate Court Montville, Aug. 4th, 1913
 AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville, within and for the DIs- trict of Montville, on the 4th day of August, A. D. 1913.
 Present--CHARLES N CHAPPELL Judge.
 Estate of Arthur L. Botham. late of Montville, in said District deceased. Ordered That the EXechtrix cite the creditors of said estate to hand in their claims within six (6) months from this date, by posting d copy of this order on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and by publishing the same one time in a newspaper having a circula- : tion in said District, and return make to this Court.
 CHARLES N. CHAPPELL,
 TflA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
Lightning Travesed Tunnel.

Globe Ariz., Aug, 5-A bolt of lightning travelled through nearly naiie of tunnel in the Copper Reef mine today, Jumped 30 feet down WiH2e and nearly t6fe a leg off one miner and shocked more than score of others.
 Fhe belt was conducted through the tunnel by the steel rails of a skip hAiSE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
Valuable Trees.

Ten white oak trees which a furni- ture manufactures in India bought from Ben Slayton at Ernest Mo-, measured forty five inches in diame- ter. They were sold on the stump at $100 Several thousand of such trees were cut in the same county not over twenty years ago and made into rail- road ties at 23 cents piece. At that time the timber was valued at from $3 to $5 per tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
INSPECTED LISBON ROAD.
Civil Engineer Pitcher Took Notes for
 the Commissioners.

The county commissioners, accom- panied by Civil Engineer George E.. Pitcher, the counsel in the matter and the selectmen of Lisbon and a number residents using the road. went over on Tuesday the road from Versailles to the Canterbury town line, over repairs to which long hearing was held Mon day. The inspection was begun at the upper end and the entire stretch was covered, notes being taken by the en- gineer at various points. The report as to the condition of the road and action thereon will be announced later.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
FAIRGROUNDS CHILDREN
 AT THE DRAWBRIDGE.
Rowing, Swimming, Grabbing Were Some of the Things That the AS En- loved.

Twenty nine boys and IT girls, with Director Henry Welt and Misses Casey and O'Connel1. teachers, made up the playgrounds party which sojourned on Tuesday, with altogether delightful re- sults at Poquetanuck Drawbridge. The children left Franklin square on the S45 and 945 trolleys and returned at 6 o'clock Mrs. Fish gave the chill dren the free run of the grove, and almost every boy had boat, though all navigation and swimming was carried on under the watchful eye of Director Welt and the two teachers. The girls also took to the water almost as read fly as the boys, although the swings and other features in the grove had considerable attractiveness. Grabbing was a popular sport. So successfully was the outing carried through that not a single mishap occurred to mar the pleasures of the day, and it was jolly party that came back at night fol