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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17
Rebel Officials Admit That
Many Executions at Juarex.
Americans Say the Number
Killed Is Twenty.T
DEAD ARE LEFT UNBURIED
Villas Soldiers Strip Clothes
From Bodies Of Federals.
Captured Uniforms insufficient
to Supply the Demand.

Ell Paso. Nov. 17.-Eleven men are
known to have been executed In
Juarez since Francisco Pancho
Villa and his rebel forces captured
the city Saturday morning. The rebel
officials admit the execution OF tnat
number, Americans claim that rs
have been executed. The bodies OF
most of the victims are still unburied.
More than twenty corpses, some OF
men executed, some OF the bo0les o!
victims of the battle. lay out all night
in the rain in the Juarez cemetery pc
cause graves had not been completed.
The body of Col. Enrique Portiilo.
executed Saturday, was brought to Ell
Paso last night for interment. 1t was
divested of it's trousers and shoes by
a rebel who was short on clothing,
while 1t lay in the patio OF the mill
tary barracks in Juarez Sunday All
rebels are badly in need OF clothing
and the distribution of captured fed
eral uniforms made Sunday by Villa
did not go around so there has been
a scramble among the rebel soldiers
for the clothing Of the dead men.
The Victims.
The known victims of the rebel ex-
ecutioners, so far are: Colonel En-
riuue Portillo, Colonel Augustine Cor
tinas. Captain Jose Torres, Captain
r. Benavides, Captain Ricardo Con-
treras.
Civilian, unknown, said to be aide
to Guillermo Porras. personal repre-
sentalve c.et,,a -.
seate VI aa..a racer+ chief of secret
Jose Soluuva a+. ~ T,araz.
seT.lce aoa Pahio Riesse
eu LSaa1 .o1aie- who tried to escape at
~ reueli .,.uS s a,1.s,,er Graves for dead
ceIneeey a,-aS dowr With musket
coi.lA ooo' 1,I ,,,coc.c;o,,s
aA.u 1000. noI;ceman
o rduio s..,,,;o, e,,,nIovod IN Iuare,
Onhho"i oisN, ota1. co,+,red
- us'oii' 'Ao
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17
APPEAL TO WILSON.
Women Want to Save the Neck of q
Mur1erees.

New Haven. Nov. 1.-THE Faixhave..
Women's Political union. through its
letter to President wilson requesting him
to use his influence to save Mrs. Bessie
J. Wakefield from hanging next March
for the murder OF her husband. A mass
meeting to protest against the hanging
will be held here Wednesday night under
the auspices Of the Women's Political
union.
Similar meetings are being planned
throughout the state by women. Gov
ernor Baldwin is receiving many letters
daily urging him to intercede. II Mrs
Wakefie1d's sentence is carried out she
will be the first woman to be hanged in
Connecticut since colonial days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17
S. P. STRIKE ENDS.
The Railroad Accedes to Unions De-
mand for q Conference.

Houston, Tex. Nov. 1.-THE strike
Of operating employees of the South
ern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisi-
ana was ended today when the rail-
road yielded to demands of the men
to meet committee of the four
unions in the controversy. The men
were ordered to resume work i'm
mediately.
Within thirty minutes after the an
nouncement was made that the strike
had been ended idle wheels began to
turn in the Houston yard
Announcement Of the settlement
was made by General Manager Van
Week of the Sunset Central lines
mere and was confirmed by the feder-
ated committee of the strikers 1t
was announced that an official state
ment OF details would be available
from both sides soon.
orders have been issued for a gen.
eral resumption of train service on old
| scneduies and renewal of general
activities on the Southern Pacific lines
enective at 1 p. m. today.
Inc strike. beginning November IS
az p. M. continued three days and a
| nai1. During this time not a freight
wheel was moved on 2,4O0 miles OF
track, and no act Of violence was re-
ported.
Company officials helped to man
enough engines to run a dozen
| passenger trains.
The trouble was due to 81 grievances.
some OF therl dating back two years
and which the four operating un.ops
mad been negotiating individually.
These unions decided by referendum
vote last week that the railway must
meet them Jointly. The railroad re-
phed that 1t had never refused to try
TO settle the grievances but that it
couiu not meet the federated unions
committee 1t claimed that the road's
compliance with safety regulations iu.-
posed by the interstate commerce com
mission was one Of the main causes
OF grievance. The unions involved were
the Order of Railroad Trainmen. the
order of Railroad Conductors. the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
ana the brotherhood of Locomotive
r1remen and Enginemen
l Federal Board Did 1t.
washington. Nov. 1.-THE termin.
ation OF the strike was brought about
by the railroad and its employees ac-
ceptlng the proposal of the federal
board of mediation and Cancellation
that the railroad meet the Committee
lof the four unions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17
To Fight Hog Cholera.

Washington, Nov. 17.+Senator
Pomerene today introduced a bill to
appropriate $5O0.000 for combating
hog cholera He declared the Ioan
from that disease would aggrogn1o
$50 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17
NAMES Two kANSANS


Washington, Nov. 17.-President VII
SON today made these nominations:
Postmaster, william Firstenberger.
Kansas City. Kan; chief Of ordnance
with rank of brfgadier general. Briga-
der General William Croxier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Tuesday; colder
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-17

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Does your line of business depend on the tariff?"
 'Very largely. I am a campaign orator. W ashington Star.
 Here's a man went around the world without tipping"
 That's the only way to work it. Yod don't have to come back over the same route. Kansas City Journal
 Kindly Disposed Maglstrate-Don't you think this Is case that could be settled out of court?
 Plaintiff thought of that, but ths coward won't aght-London Opinion.
 Just think of 1t, Mrs Brown has got the telephone fixed. I wouldn't have onen
 You have to associate with any, .body."-Punch.
 Bobby-Ma. you said that should n't eat that piece of cake in the pantry that 1t would make me sick.
 Mother-Yes. Bobby.
 Bobby (convincingly)-Bu ma, it hasn't made me sick-Puck.
 ''The rich lady next door is very gra- cious of late"
 'I know the symptoms. She Is going away for the summer and hopes to jolly us into entertaining her cat while she is away."-Louisville Courier Journal
 IT. Wlfe-where have you been, Jack?
 The Husband-Down to armory, drilling. You know this is drill night.
 And is that where you got that powder on the lapel of your coat ?''- Yonkers Statesman.
 Enthusiastic Auditor Lingering to congratulate him)-EVery word you have said tonight is as true as gospel
 Modern Lecturer-True as goSpeli My dear, sir, it's as true as anything Henry George or Bernard Shaw ever wrote.-Chicago Tribune.
 HousekeepeT-What makes you so late with milk these mornings?
 Milkman-Well, you see, mum, tho Pure Milk Law don't allow us more than 25, ,000, ,000 bacteria to the gallon, an you wouldn't believe how long it takes to count the little divils-Lip- pincott's Magazine.
 q don't believe the Democratic party ever will be sound on the money Ques- tion," grumbled the aged economist
 Always in wrong, eh?" answered the politician.
 'I should say so. They've been for rag money, for red-dog money. for pa per money, for silver money and now they're trying to give us Glass cur rency."-Buffalo Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS TAEATER.
Presenting Mrs. Fisks in Motion Pic
 lures Today.

H is not often that the patrons of the moving picture theaters have the orportuntcy to see the greatest Ameri- can actress in her foremost success, aux that is just what is happening at the Davis today, and the patrons of this popular house will have a chance 10 see Mrs. FTslxe in -honas Hardy's sublime drama. Tess Of the D'Urber- srffieS.r produced by the famous Play CTS Him company under the personal direction of Daniel Frohnan. The story of the picture IS of a voman's sorrows, and how she suffered and spent the latter part of her life within the walls of the grim prison. a martyr 10 mans wrong Mrs. FSske portrays the char zcser of Tess and her clever acting and wonderful sympathetic personality will appeal 10 all who see this great feature in addition 10 this special there will be the famous Mutual Week. 1v. No. s. with all teh latest import ant events taken in every corner of the rfoc< Counsel of the Defense Is a powerful Reliance drama with the pop uiar pnclopiay star. Irving Cummings, sr the principal role. Good old Days tg a Keystone comedy. and if you want tc get Q good laugh you must see this one It is entirely different from any, thing these clever corlcdians have pro- duced as yet Special matinee for the ladies each day at -.5C.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

Today Is the last chance to see the vaudeville at the Auditorium. as to- MOTION will bring two new acts which promise to be up to the high standard which vas started by this house al the beginning of the season and which has been kept SO well thus far.
 The musical act presented by the Eour Musical Hodges s causing much favorable comment. and wins much arplz1s@ af each performance. Crum- iy and Glass have g neat singing and taking speciality which gets the crowd. They are two clever comedians who work well together and put over a lot of good new stuT
 The photoplays for today win be new and win consist Of the following pie tuReSs The Heart Of Heather, a two reel Powers. featuring Edwin August late star of the Biogrsph company; The Life Savers a comedy reel by the Gem c1nDan1. and The Romance of fh@ Rails. a western frontier picture.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
Brief State News

Washing gton.-Lieut Benjamin Fou- lois of the L. s army and his wife. who have been in Texas for the past year, are at Henry FouIots' for a short time
 Hartford.-Royal Clan. Order of Scottish Clans, which recently held it's annual meeting in Philadelphia. will he invited to hold it's next annual ses slons in Hartford
 New Britain.-It is reported that there is a falling off O. s 900 business d month in the business of the local office of the Adams Express company as a result of the parcel post.
 Collinsville,-A family reunion was nelo Monday at the home of -ir. and Mrs. F. G, Humphrey in Canton Cen ter About fifty relatives of the fam fly came to spend the day. A clam bake and social time was enjoyed
 Mtddletown.-The playground in Mill Hollow closed for the summer Sa+1r day afternoon. Over 200 children were on the grounds in the course of inc afternoon for the final events of the season, the last thing being tennis tournament.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
L5rkin Reurion.


 The eighth annual reunion of the L2rkin Family association was held at Pleasant View. R. l.. August 28. Abouf f5 members of the association were present The organization Is composed or the descendants of Edwin Iarkin. who can1e to this country from Eng land in 1853. The day was an ideal one. The members came bv trains trolleys and autos from different parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey.
 The forenoon was largely given over to the business meeting, renewing ac- quaintances and meeting the new members who for the first time met with their Larkin kin.
 Descendants of the founder in the seventh, eighth and ninth generations were present. The election of officers for the coming year followed the an nual business meeting, Isaac G. Lar kin of Lebanon, Conn.. was elected president: Theron l Larkin of Nor wich, vice president; Miss R. Anna Larkin of Bradford. recording secre- tary; Miss Annette E. Tucker Of Hope Valley, R. l., corresponding secretary and treasurer. Herbert P. SlOcum of Lafayette, R. l., who 50 faithfully per formed the office of president for sev- eTa4 years declined a renomination A vote of thanks was given Mr Slocum for his faithful services during the past years.
 At the conclusion If the business meeting aR excellent d5nner was served at the Casino, where the gathering was held, and was reiished by the large family.
 After dinner members of the asso- citation cook trolley rides to Atlantic Beach, and other places of amusement. The large party separated, each mem- Der locking forward to the pleasure Of meeting at the same llace the last Thursday in August, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

AT A COURT OF PROBATE AT HELD HE'LL } at Norwich, within and for the ls,alI,cl DistaIct Present-NELSON J. AYLING. Judge:
 Estate of Origen $. Gallup, late Of VoIuntewn, in said District, deceased.
 The Administratrix exhibited her ad- uinistra tiGn account With sa1d estate to the Court fer allowance; 1t Is there fore
 forenoon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, ih said District be. and the same is, appointed fer hearing the same, and the said Admin igtratrix is diFeeted t2 s, give oede n05ics in some newspaper having a circula tlon in said District. at least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court,
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above Snd foregoing is true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 sep3d Clerk,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

ehat the MesssTs- Aborn have surpass- hd all previous efforts .n the forthcom- Ing production, as to Tnassiveness and Erandeur of scenic environment
 The Chimes of Normandy has a record for sustained popularity. The general brightness of the work and the runefulness of it's melodies have been Sumcient to capture the public ear both in this country and abroad, and the suggestions of it's scenes afford the scenic artist unusual opportunities, fact which had much to do with in GUencinR the ATessrs- AbOrn to make this opera the subject of their initial presentation by the Aborn Comic Op- era company.
 The massive cycIorana scenes have been prepared by Reisig. late of the Manhattan Opera house, and P. Dodd Alderman of New York. and the de- tail Of stage production has been in the hands of that wizard of stage pro cucers. Edward P Temple. late of the New York H4ppodrome. The utmo1t care has been bestowed upon a cast of mofoists particularly fitted by tempera- rn@rt and ability to interpret the mark ediy cont-asteG and picturesque roles
 Miss Gladys Caldwell. whose success as Yum Yum in the all star cast of the "Aikadof last sesscn. was so remark able, has been especially engaeed for rhe role Of Serpoiette: Miss Ethel Bell VIII appear as Gern1alne: Frank Dash an who has eSSzyed the dramatic role Of Gaspard. the miser. more than 1 900 times. Ein repeat his extraordinary vivid frnpersonation. Charles TingIe viii appear in the role of Grenec chietIx. Albert Walierstsdf as the Marquis. Fred C. Holmes as fhe Battle, and J. c. Dorreily as the Notary, 4 large and handsome chorus and many special performers viii appear in the big fair MTG f@ra era~e-
 Advance sale opens Friday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

The oldest boy broke out with eczema tn the worst form, starting with rash on the face when about two months old. Then sores commenced behind the cars then ths rash broke into sores all over his face. Dur ing the day it would dry up and form scabs, later in the day a watery substance would ooze out and commence itching. During the night be would scratch and in the morn ing his face would be all raw. His hands, nightgown and pillow were covered with blood. I had to make bags out of flannel to put on his hands and put hood on his head. then started using Cuticura Reme- dies. From then en the face started to heal and l kept at it until he was cured" (Signed) Mrs. G. Karcher, Feb. i6, 1913.
 Cuticura Soap 25c. and CuticuFa Ointment Soc. are sold everywhere, Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept T, Boston,
 @Men who shave and shampoo with Gu ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
POETRY

"rHE MAN FROM THE CROWD" Men seem as like as the leaves on the As like as the bees in a swarming of And we look at the millions that make
 up the State, All equally little and equally great. And the pride of our courage is Then Fate calls for a man who is larger than men There's d surge in the crowd-there's
 movement-and then 1hefe arises a man that is larger than And the man comes up from the The chasers of trifes run hither and And the little small >days of small
 things still go on And the world seems no better at sum-
 set than dawn And the race still increases it's pIenti- ,,, And the voice of our wailing is loud. Then the Great Deed calls out for the
 Great Man to come, And the crowd, unbelieving, sits esullen But the Great Deed is done. for the
 Great Man has come Aye, the man comes up rom the
 crowd.
  There's a dead hum of voices. All the
 same thing, And our forefathers' songs are the
  And the deeds by our fathers and
 grandfathers done Are done by the son of the son of the
 son,
 bowed. So call for a man who shall make all
 things new Goes down through the throngl See
 he rises in Viewl Make room for the man who shall
 make all things new For the man who comes up from the
 crowd. And where is the man who oomsB un
 from the throhg Who does the new deed and who sings
 the new song, And who makes the old world as c
 world that is new2 And who is the man? 1t is youi 1t is
 you!
 And cur praise is exultant and
 proud We are waiting for you therefor you
 are Lne man! Come up from the jostle as soon AB
 you can; Come up from the crowd there, for you
 are the man The man who comes up from the
 crowd.
 Sam Walter Foss
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

Sherman, Westfeld Mass
 Marian Direct, bm.,, Lord Direct c. M Sherman, Westfeld Mnss.
 Alloy Bain. br. g.. AlCymont, o. A Steadman, Lafayette, R. 1.
 Allie Lou, bm.. Alley B., Williams Bros, Hartford
 Jessie Simmore, b1n., Simmore, J. w Paige, Providence.
 Clicks Pride, A. G. Click, A. M. Eth eredge, Norwich.
 Is1ttcrne, blk. g.. G. Hinteriie, Fred Thrall, Windsor, Conn.
 Aquo Rose, Aqualian, A. M. Ether edge, Norwich.
 Delmore, bm., Delmarch, Daniel Spink, Lafayette, R. l.
 Madam K, New Richmond Matt Brazel Hartford.
 Dr. Pointer bg.. Elastic Pointer, M W. Delaney, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
NORWICH TOWN
SchooIbuIdings Renovated-Chanee in Teachers-Meeting of Esperanto Class

When the local schools begin the fall term next Monday Miss Louise Twohig of Claremont Court, Norwich, will take Mrs E. G. Danihy's placeGin the West Town Street school. In that building single seats and desks have been substituted for double desks in all the rooms except the senior and it is expected that the old seats there will be replaced by nv ones during this year.
 In the Town Street school Miss Sara Mcclellan will have three grades onstead of two in the village primary room. All the school buildings have been put in especially good order as to cleanliness and improvement of the grounds this vacation. in readiness for the coming year,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
RACE ENTRIES.
Aersaa 4e Trot and Pace in Two
 Events at Fair Grounds.

The following are tfae entries for fine two races r1s4s afternoon at the New London cSsnfy fair
 800 Glass. Trot er Pace, Lssey Ashford, Jack Gardner North HRHap11a,
 Hod NoFtsH, Fl, B N, Elmer R. Plsrsoa, Norwich.
 Gold Bell, eh- nl-. Gold 1ses5eF, H A Harris, Ritiiaantic
 Marshall Winter. bT s. Ed Winter l. cSzatasne, Se0vilie Road, Conn. Ella PaAeh, Fna Joe Patchen, jesse T. Carr. WaAsehs5d, K, J.
 HeaFS Hy bg.s F. H>0Fts5i, New IIa- sea
 Uae1ssad Maid, eR7 .Al1e~eed, A, &~ E@AEed&e, Norwich.
 T0RH@ EaEssa, blk G., Direct, ". $. A4cEGh Westerly.
 ,Aliae L<Og, bE. Sy Ally B. Williams &<ees f5sFtfeES.
 sasEeR g., bE. E. Rsrbensteiz, C. P, E@mas, SEoEldancR
 21S EA@ss, Tro+ cr Pace, cA=snstis, ch n, ehrsHEs. c. M.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at the Auditorium
 eonEs and Photoplays at the Davis Theatre
 Hone Rebekah Lodge, No. q, l. O. Q. FL meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 1mmerg-uen Lodge No. 12. o. D. II. S meets in Germania Hall.
 Tecumseh Tribe. No. 45, L Q. R. M., meets I'd HfbernLsn Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
Ar A COURT OF PRoBArE HELD

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD al Norwich, within ana Tor the District of Norwich, on the 2d day oI Septem- ber A. D. 1913.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of Michael Devanny, late Of Griswold in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator of the estate of James O. Sweet, deceased EXecutOr, e&- hiplted the adminlstration account id tor tor tate to the Court for allowance; 1t IS therefore
 -tember, A D. 1913, at o'clocN i'll the forenoon, at the Probate Cour5 Room in the City of Nor wich, in said DlsIrlcr, be- and the same is, appointed or hearing the same, and the sald e,dmin- istrator is directed to give notice there of by publishing this order once Tn some newspaper having ctrculat1on in said District, at least three days prior to the date of safd hearing, and make return to the Court
 NELSON J, AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing IS true o0Rf Rftest: g FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 sen3d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
End Lono Outipu.

Air. and Mrs. Henry Skinner return ed this week to their home on the Scotland road after three months ab- sehce during which they visited their daughters. Mrs, Frank Clifford of New London and Mrs. E. w. Northrop of S-onin gLnn PnInt-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

years old had sores on her head. I used a box of Cuti- cura Ointment and it healed very quickly.
 Now within this last year my little boy, two years old, broke out with a mass of sores on the chin that would not heal, so I sent for Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and ithealed in about fhree weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
Esperanto Class to Meet.

The Esperanto class of the Chris tian Endeavor society is to meet for a lesson this Wednesday, afternoon at the home of Mrs i. W. Dickey on East Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
FORE SALE
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Hon. Court of Probate for the District of Norwich, I will sell the interest of Henry Buteau, late of Sprague, in said District, deceased, in certain farm be- longing to said Buteau situate in said buildings thereon standing, is situated on the southerly side of the highway extending from Baltic to Franklin, next easterly from the Roman CaLholtC cemetery and is fully descr1ped in the applica ton to sell on file in said Court.
 VIRGINIE BUTEAU,
 SepSd ExecutriX.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
COMING TO THE DAVIS.
The Spectacular Chimes.

The ever sweet Chimes of Norman dr- will peal forth thelr merry music at the Davis theager on Monday, Sept
 sth when the Aborns new Organlza- ton. the Aborn Comic Opera company presents Robert PlanQuette's master piece in spectacular form. IL Is said
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

On the day of his wedding a man imagines that his wife drew a prize; but as matter of fact he is seldom prize.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
Guest from Genrnia-

Dr. Hubert Rawisver of Atlanta, Ga. is the guest of MT and Mrs. F. w. Barber of Plain Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

Mir. and Mrs. ErroIl Lillibridge have returned to their home on the Scot land road after visiting relatives in New Bedford, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

R. F. D. Carrier Rose of Wauwecus Hill began his vacation this week, his son Harold Rose being his substitute on the route
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

And many a woman has married a man 10 reform him-because she dis covered him before the fool killer found her,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03
HELP WANTED

Cooks, General Houseworkers, Cham Der Maid, Hospital Orderly, Farm Hands, Waitress. Boys.
 FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. M. J. COSCORAN. Sup; CenrraI Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

There's a beautiful statue in every block of marble, but only an expert can make it come out
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-03

An Ohio man boasts of having an umbrella that has been in his pos session--for mere than twenty years. That's long enoughi he ought to re- turn it,