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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
IS READY TO SURRENDER
 NOTES OF 25,0oo PEOPLE.
Young Holman Makes Proposition for
 Pardon of His Father.

New York, Dec. 27.-That Elmer E. Holman. son and business successor of Daniel H. Tolman, a money lender now serving a term of six months, is ready to surrender notes amounting to $500,- 900 and go out of business to secure a pardon for his father, is the statement made tonight by Benjamin F. Spell man, counsel for the Toln1ans. Appli- cation for a pardon for Holman was made to Governor Glynn Tuesday.
 MT. Spellman said that Elmer E. Tol- man was willing to meet any condition which the attorney general might wish to impose. In addition to surrendering the notes without reserve of any kind, he is prepared to have the state attor ney draw up the papers in the case. should those which he had submitted fail to meet his approval MT. Holman, Jr., moreover engages to close as many of his places of business as possible by January 1, and all of them by May 1, 1914. Should further evidence of good faith be desired, the applicant would be willing to have the pardon made con ditional upon the performance of all promises made.
 The notes in question affect 25,000 people, it is said.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
GILBERT co. STOCKHOLDERS
 LIABLE FOR UNPAID STOCK.
Total Amount of Subscriptions Not Paid in is $437, ,o16-SpeciaI Masters Decision,

All stockholders of the defunct Gi1- bert Transportation company of Mys- tic are liable for the full amount on all unpaid stock of the company, is the gist of finding handed down in the United States circuit court, at Hart ford by Frank D. Haines of Middle town, who on June was appointed by the court as a special master to investigate.
 The case has been before the courts for some time.
 Several years ago the company issued preferred and common stock to many stockholders, giving certain shares of the common stock as bonuses. Fiji nancial difficulties resulted in the ap- pointments of Ex- x-Senator F. s. But terworth of New Haven as receiver. He made a demand for the payment of all unpaid subscriptions, which amounted to a considerable sum. Sew eral suits were brought and in the meantime MT. Haines was appointed a special master to determine as to whether the stockholders were liable. 1.-The total amount of subscribed stock which has not been paid in is $437016.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
HEARING BEFORE SUPREME COURT
Thames Loan and Trust Companys Affairs Will be Brought Up Next Month at Hartford Many Depositors and h. terested Parties Will be Represented by Lawyers eral New Questions.

ct al, Patrick J. O'Connor, Olive A, Park estate Ira D. Main, Lucy A., Mas sey. Sarah P. Browning, William Il. Caldwell Horace A. Briggs. George N. Ford, Avery c. Smith. Charles H. Phillips, James F. Cosgrove. James J. Dutton, George -Dreseher, D. J. Weleh, Edward L. Greene Goodman Hirtz, Charles A. Pendleton, Edwin L.. link ham. Julia A. Tinkham, Baltic Work ing1nen's club. Henry T. German, Will liam T. Ward, Bridget Cummings, city of Norwich Emma A. Warmer.
 Among the attorneys who are inter- ested are w. s. Allis for the bank com- rnissioners, Charles " James, Joseph T. Tanning, Amos A. Browning, Vir- tune P. A. Quinn. Thomas l., Shields, Brown t& Perkins. John H. Barnes and J. J. Desmond
 William H. Doane of Chicago, who has approximately $50.O00 tied up in the company, enters special questions as to claims, as does the National Re- serve bank of New York city.
 Among a number of new questions which have arisen since the matter was brought before the superior court last fall are items relating to the claims of William H. Doanc, the or der of the payment of taxes, in regard to an assessment by the National At Iantic bank of Providence. in regard to the authority of the finance committee to declare dividends, and in regard to the validity of dividends declared to stockholders not heretofore paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

The affairs of the Thames Loan and Trust company of this city will be brought before the supreme court of Connecticut at the term which begins on the first Tuesday in January at Hartford. Since the application of Re- ceiver Charles F. Thayer for advice made to the superior court was refer red last October to the higher body, there have arisen a number of new questions to add to the complexity of the already complex tangle that exist ed in the affairs of the trust company. At the last session the record and briefs were not fully ready, but now they are complete and the parties in- terested are hoping for a hearing early next month.
 The priority of claim when the af- fairs of the company shall have been so far settled as to admit of some pay ment is a leading issue. Questions mooted referring to claims of rights to Setoffs concern James l.. Case, Ja- cob Gordon Irving l.. Gardner, the Norwich Overall and Shirt company, E. B. Warrington and Caroline T. Turner, who are to be represented by counsel at the hearing. There is of course a larger number interested as depositors in the savings department of the fnsolvent company Some of the larger depositors, of whom nearly all are to be represented by counsel, the Plaut-Cadden company, Betty Kronig, Edward G. Hannis, Frances Tibbetts
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Bought and Paid For.

Bought and Paid For isn't victory, It's a landslide" to borrow Jimmie Gilley's happy remark when, after the ups and downs of three months of es- arrangement, true love brings reconciI- iation and smoothes out the affairs of two hitherto distracted couples. At least, that's the way the drama seemed to hit the crowded house at the Davis theatre Christmas night, following a good matinee, With a laugh and a heart throb every other line, Bought and Paid For was just the thing for the holiday playgoer. It has 9 good bit of psychology in it. and the fight for principle makes a groundwork for a corking good plot. The seriousness of the difference between Robert Staff ford and Virginia was counterbalanced by the saving humoF of Fanny and James Gilley; who had an unlimited number of ideas" one of which turned out well. Frank Mills was excellehtiy placed in the heros part, and Miss Flowers was very fetching as Virginia. Francis X. Conlan made his role the life of the show, and Marion Lord wasn't far behind The French maid was nicely done by Marie Hardi, and as Oku, Makoto Inokuchi solved the ser want problem quite acceptably.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME
WAS POSTPONED.
Rain Prevented Thursday Night and
 the Celebration Will Be Tonight.

Because of the rain that began to descend about 6.30. and was coming down quite heavily just before 7.3o o'clock. it was decided by the commit tee to defer the programme of Christi mas music and singing on Union square until this evening at the same hour, when the same programme will be given.
 The tree itself made a pretty sight throughout the evening, the raindrops enhancing it's beauty. The lights were turned on soon after dark and remain ed on until late in the evening.
 Mayor Murphy was in his office at city hall and after consultation with the chairman of the general commit tee, it was decided to put the celebra- tion over until tonight at 7.30. If the weather proves at all favorable. The chairman of the programme commit tee secured the consent of the differ ent directors to be present; and in the main the Christmas night exercises will be carried out. A few changes may be necessintated, but in any event the programme will be a good one.
 A rehearsal of all the boys and girls of the town has been called for 2 o'clock this afternoon, at the town hall, to prepare for their Christmas tree ex- ercises Saturday at 5 o'clock on Union square.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
A WHITE SLAVERY"
 CASE AT NEW HAVEN.
Police skepticaI of Story Told by a
 Taxicab Driver.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 25.-The po- lice tonight are Investigating a story told by a taxicab driver, to the effect that he found lying on the pavement in the rain, at the corner of Wall and College streets, early in the evening a young woman in an unconscious con- dition. The taxi driver, who said his name was Schwartz, took the woman to the New Haven hospital for treat ment. She was minus her hat, wore no shoes. but otherwise was fairly well dressed. She had a gash on her head, and suffered from sprains about the body.
 Upon regaining consciousness she said her name was Anna Brache, aged 22, of No. 1S9 Harriet street. She told several conflicting stories, and refused to discuss how she came to be in the street.
 The police have learned that there is no man by the name of Schwartz employed by the taxicab company, and they are now securing the city in search of him. The police doubt the story the man told to the hospital au thorities and hint at white slavery connections.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
POST OFFICE CLEANED OUT
 ON CHRISTMAS HERE.
Strenuous Efforts of the Force Pre- vented Any Swapping by Big Final
 Rush.

When the two o'clock delivery was made from the Norwich post office on Thursday, there wasn't a bit of mail matter nor a parcel left in the build- ing. That is something which Post master Caruthers and his force, who have been working early and late for a week, pride themselves on, for ther are few cities where the rush of mat ter did not swamp the offices. That was the case in Hartford, New Haven and other cities and in consequence there will be an afterstream of Christ mas gifts to be distributed today, Wednesdays mail went up to the neighborhood of 500 sacks, both in coming and departing, and there was a heavy load for the carriers on foot and in wagon on Christmas morning.
 1t has meant hustling all the time to keep the office from getting stalled with the tremendous volume of mail
 greater this year than ever before by reason of the parcels post. Postmaster Caruthers has been on. the job all the time and is proud of the efficiency shown by the entire Norwich force.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
If You Suffer Any
 Stomach Distress
You 0hould Take Mi-o-na Now-At Once-Its Action is Im- nediate-Safe-
 Effective,

When you feel nervous, irritable. tired and dizzy-when you have head aches, sour stomach, heartburn and pains in the colon and bowels-you suffer from indigestion--you need Mi o-na at once.
 Mio-na IS a specific for stomach ills-it goes to the seat of your trou- ble and quickly and surely ends stom- ach misery. It builds up and strength ems the stomach walls and glands, inn proves quickly the digestive system and assists nature to properly digest the food, thus insuring health for the entire system.
 Do not suffer another day. Get 8 fifty cent oox of Mi-o-na Tablets at The Lee & Osgood Go. or your nearest drug store-keep them with you con stantly, they will help you get well and strong and immediate relief is sure. Do not delay--delays are dangerous and needless. If not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
ANNUAL DANCE OF
 RHO ALPHA MU.
Enjoyable Affair for 50 Couples at
 Millers on Christmas Night.

For its annual dance of Delta chap ter of Rho Alpha Mu, the Norwich Free Academy fraternity had 100 of it's members, past and present, and their friends at Miller's on Christmas night, and as usual, it was thor oughly delightful affair. On the pro- gramme there were Is dances, with two extras, and during the intermis- sion the Waureganf house catered. Blue and gold, the fraternity colors, pre- dominated in the decorative scheme, and the electrically illuminated letters R. A. M. and the fraternity pin sini- larly formed by electric lights were at tractive features. MT. and Mrs. Otto E. Wulf and MT and Mrs Charles Clement ElWel1, IT., of New Haven were the patrons and patronesses, while the committee in charge was A. Prentice Chase, Russell N Hopkins, Howard Peckham and Oliver Wulf
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Ul1e Bllllfti1l.
Norwich, Friday, Dec. 2s, 1913.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Rain or snow Friday; colder at night; Satur- day fair and colder; east. shifting to north, gales.
 Predictions from the New ' ork Her. ald On Friday 1t will be overcast, with rain or snow, moderate temperature changes and fresh to brisk variable winds. north northeast increasing on the coast. followed generally by clear ing and colder conditions. The outlook for Saturday is fair and colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m......... 35 30. 10 lZ m. S9 S4AO Highest 46, lowest 34.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, probably followed by rain. Thursdays weather: Cloudy and threatening, followed by rain.
 
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
princeJv cbr;stmas cift.

Vienna, Dec. 25.-Archduke Frederick, the richest member of the imperial family. has made the nation munif
 cent Christmas gift. He has purchased the Augustine monastery near the pal ace where his famous Albertina collec- ton of 19,000 original drawings and POO, 900 engravings is housed. He in- tends to build on the site an adequate gallery for the collection, which dates from the fifteenth century The gallery will be for the use of the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
ELKs' CHRISTMAS GIVING.
Many Poor Families Were Remember
 ed According to Annual Custom.

In accordance with the annual cus- tom Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. O. Elks brought cheer to many pood fam flies of the city by distribution of food wearing apparel and dainties to large number of persons. Each mem Der of the lodge received an invita- tion to bring in names of those who needed assistance and the visit of the Elk in the role of Santa Claus was appreciated in many homes on Christ mas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
BAD SCALP WOUND
 FROM FALL DOWN STEPS
Hector J. Mcclure Injured on North Main Street Thursday Nght-Taken to Hospital.

Hector Mcclure, aged about 35 fell down pair of stone steps on North Main street Sunday evening about 6.3O o'clock at a point a short distance above the Marguerite building. He struck on his head and a big gash was cut down to the bone. MT. Mcclure was attended by Drs Driscou and Shahan, eight stitches being used to close up the ugly wound The injured man was brought in to Nicholson's s drug store, and from there was taken to the Backus hospital in the automo- bile ambulance, which was called by Captain Twomey after he had been notified at police headquarters of the accident. MT Mcclure formerly re- sided at Yantic and is now living with relatives on Hedge avenue His con- ditiOn is not considered serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
GOING TO ST. LukE,s.
Miss Helen R. Mabrey Selected as Dietitian for Leading New York Hospital

Miss Helen R. Mabrey, dietitian at the Jewish hospital, Philadelphia, ar rived in Norwich Wednesday evening to spend Christmas with her father and mother, MT and Mrs. Louis Ma brey. Miss Mabrey has received the fine appointment of dietitian for pri- vate patients at St. Lukes hospital, New York city, and will begin her du- ties there Jan. 18th. St. Luke's is one of the leading hospitals in the country and Miss Mabrey's selection for such an important post is a compliment in itself She has been with the richly endowed Philadelphia hospital for nearly three years.
 Miss Mabrey was graduated from the Boston cooking school, Simmons college, and from Columbia university, New ork
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
MISS DAWSON coNvALEscENT.
Trees at Baokus Hospital Thurs day.

The thoughtful attention of class mates of the Norwich Free Academy and of other friends made Christmas a eheery day for Miss Agnes Dawson, who is at present convalescent in thea isolated ward at the Backus hospital after an illness with scarlet fever and diphtheria- She was out of bed for the first time on Christmas day for a short time and enjoyed the two pretty Christmas trees in her rooms, one com- ing from the Academy classmates and the other from her uncle, Thomas Wal lace. There was a wealth of floral tributes also and a postal card shower of over 100 cards
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
DIED.

 RIckARD-In Putnam, Dec. 20, 1913, James Rickard. aged 7S years. FENGAR-In New London, Dec. 23, 1913, Mary E widow of George w. Fengar, in her 84th year. ELMORE-In New York city, Dec. g. 1913, Parthenia H.. wife of Benjamin Tate Fillmore. SWAN-In Meriden, Dec. g, 1913, Samuel P. Swan, formerly of New London.
 TOBlN-In Norwich. Dec. A. Nellie Dean, wife of Neilus Tobin. Murphy, s5s Main street, Saturday morning at S.15. Mass of requiem in St. Patrick's church at 9 9.oclock. LOOMiS-In Bridgeport, Dec 21, 1913, John w Loomis, aged 76 years Burial in Yantic cemetery in this city Friday. Dec. 26. at 2.30 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Canada last year bought from the United States wall papers valued at $324727
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
ralsuraphsrs, strike imminent.

Springfield, Mo, Dec 25.--The mere formality of presenting again to the receivers of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad demands for a 15 per cent wage Increase and an eight hour working day is all that lies be- tween 1,200 telegra phers employed by the railroad and a strike, according to statements today by officials of the telegraphers' union.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
MAN SHOT BY HIS
 12 YEAR OLD SON
Latter Claims Parent Had Threatened
 to Kill Family.

Portland, Maine, Dec 25.-Norris w. Rowe of West Buxton was in crit ical condition at a hospital here to- night from loss of blood due to q wound in the leg inflicted, it is alleged. by his 12-year- son, Leon. The boy told the authorities, according to Dep uty Sheriff Martin. that he knocked his father down with a club and dis charged a shotgun at him after Rowe had threatened to kill his wife and five children n
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
SENIOR DE LA BARRA
 MEETS THE MlkADO.
Mexican Representative Greeted With
 Cheers by Tokio Populace.

Tokio, Japan, Dec. 25.-Francisco de la Barra. the former provisional presi- ident of Mexico. who Is here at the head of a special Mexican mission, to- day took luncheon at the imperial pal ace and later presented to Emperor Yoshihito a letter from Provisional President Huerta thanking his majesty for Japan's participation in Mexico's centenary celebration. The emperor decorated the Mexican envoy with the grand cordon of the Order of Paulow- mia.
 As Senor de la Barra entered the carriage which took him to the palace he was cheered by crowd.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Special Services at St. Mary's on
 Christmas Day-HoIiday Visitors.

Thursday Christmas day) masses were celebrated in St. Mary's church at 5.30. 7.30. g and 10 o'clock. The 5.30 and 10.30 masses were high masses and special music was rendered at each mass. At the o'clock mass the chil- dren of the parish attended and the junior choir sang carols. The most blessed sacrament followed the last mass and closed the religious services of the day. The altar was prettily dressed in honor of the feast. Fol- lowing the annual custom, the Christ mas collection taken was given as a personal remembrance to the pastor of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
BORN.

DOYLE-On Dec. 24. a son, Thomas Henry, to Mir and Mrs. Thomas F. Doyle, A Lafayette street. O'CONNELL-In Mystic. Dec. IS, 1913, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Cuftord O'Connel1 of Stonington. VARGAS-In Stonington, Dee. 21, 1913, a son to MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. Vargas. Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
cah ouerturnad on oak streat.

A combination of the steep Oak street hill with the slipperiness caused by the sleet that had been falling were factors in the everturning of cab which was on it's way with it's eccu- pants te the dance at MilleFs early Thursday evening about S3e Fortu- nately it was not serious affair, for the young people were unharmed and there was little damage done to the vehicle
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
sana Christmas Carols

A village choir composed of the members of St. Andrews church fol- lowed their usual custom on Christ mas eve, singing Christmas carols at the homes of various members of the parish. Charles Erwin accompanied the singers with sweet sounding chimes
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
GASOLINE TORCH BURST.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald Was Burned While
 Working at Arcanum Club.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald. who is emp!

Jeremlah FltZgeFaId. WhO iS employ ed by J. F. Tompkins as a plumber, was making repairs to a fense at the Arcanum club near the Broadway en- trance Wednesday morning between 10 and II o'clock when his gasoline torch burst. The big blaze that shot out caught MT. Fitzgerald about the hands and face and he was pretty well singed and b1istered. He was taken to his home in GreeneEille and is con- nicely.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Among those who passed Christmas at their homes in Greeneville were the following: Henry Flynn of Hampton, John Grady of Fitchburg, Mass, John Farrell of Danbury, George Nolan of Hartford, Gustaye Rydholm of Rock vile, John Mccormick of the post office department at Washington and Joseph kerns of Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

Appreciative audiences of truly holi- day proportions filled the Auditorium for the four shows offered on Thursday and the new bill scheduled for the last three days of the week made a pleasing impression. An Indian picture, Wyno- mas Revenge, a two-reeI 101-Bison production, featured the motion picture programme
 Harry Gilbert has a programme of new and entertaining songs and ex- hibits a nice voice. He has lively line of humor and concludes his ap- pearance with a finely rendered yodel- ing selection. Poole Is an exceptional ly clever magician. having variety of new card tricks. well presented The big number of the vaudeville bill is that presented by the Nine Africanders. colored comedy singers and dancers. The chorus is we'll balanced and the soloists win vigorous applause for their merltorious work.
 WaIIingford.-P Principal J. w Me- Gfoty Left Wednesday to spend Christi in NJ F.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Guild Meetina Omitted.

The Ladies' guild of St. Andrews church did not meet Thursday owing to the Christmas holiday. The guild will meet in the guild room on New Years afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Prize Doll for Miss christmann.

There was an unexpected but very welcome addition to the Christmas of Miss Adelaide Christmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Christmann, who was the fortunate recipient or the. beautiful prize doll at the Smoke Shop.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
TAFTvHLE
Pinoohle Club Elects Officers at Annual
 Meeting-PersonaI Mention.

The Taftville Pinochle club has elected the following officers to serve the coming year. President, Terrence Hanlop: vice president, William C. Kendall; recording secretary. Jan1es Wilson; financial secretary, Chfisto- pher Hedler; treasurer, William C.. Kendall. The following were elected members of the house committees: AL len Bogle, Albert Beardsley and Will liam Baldwin. The membership com mittee consists of Edward Murphy. John Seddon, Andrew Frohmander. Oliver Portelance, John Sharples and Charles Webster have been appointed trustees and J. B. Benoit was appoint ed janitor of the club.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Miss Alice Hayden of 47 Eightt street leaves today (F'riday) for Provi- dence. R. l.. where she will be the guest of relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Miss Annie Curran of Boston is visiting her mother on Eleventh street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

William C. Bailey of Sheffield, Mass. is passing the Christmas holidays with his brother, George G. Bailey, of Gen. tral avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Miss Louise Bellef1eur of the Provi- dence Normal school is at her home on Central avenue for the Christmas vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Frank Mcintyre of Seventh street is visiting his parents in Lowell, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

in such cases, prosecution could only
 be possible after some interested party had officially submitted charges. As the situation is now, the authorities cannot even institute an investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Mir and Mrs. Frank Hampson of Nova Scotia are spending a week with local relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

John F'iniski and Dennis Kerouack were visitors in Willimantic Christi