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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
RECEPTION AND POUNDING
TO NEW BAPTIST MINISTER

The reception and pounding CIV
en- in honor of Rev. R. s. Gavin
and family last Thursday was a de-
cided success. Though the night
was rather inclement. many mem
bers of the church were present and
all spent an enjoyable time.
Following is the program as rem
dered:
Piano Duet-Misses Viola Powell
and Annie C. Mayes.
Prayer-Dr. Blocker of Stetson
University.
Address of Welcome-Mr. R. l..
Mayes. - 80
Response-Rev. R. s. Gavin.
Vocal Solo-"Joy Of the Morn
ing" Mrs. E. C. Angel.
instrumental Solo-Miss Ferrell
Moore.
Vocal solo-Mrs. A. c. Armi.
stead.
instrumental Duet-Misses Viola
Powell and Annie Cargill Mayes.
Mrs. s.. T. Fletcher was request
ed to play a selection which she
rendered In her usual graceful
style.
Dainty refreshments Of punch and
cake were served, after which all
departed. voting the reception a
very enjoyable affair.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
(Dy Anooatsd PrW.l

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE pres
ident let it be known today that he
is inclined to believe there is an or
ganized desire to bring on war with
Mexico. He didn't indicate that he
suspected from what source the ef-
fort proceeded. He intimated,
however, that he shared somewhat
in the opinion Of Senator Williams,
who charged in the Senate Saturday
that an organized lobby existed to
bring on war. There is no cause
for alarm, the president said.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
GEN. BIXBY QUITS
TO GIVE FRIEND JOB

Washington, Aug. 11.-At his
own request, Gen. William H. Bixby,
chief of Engineers of the United
States Army, was retired today in
favor of Col. William T. Rossell,
the senior colonel of the engineer
corps. Gen. Bixby would not leave
the active service on account of age
until next December, two months af-
ter the date upon which Col. Ros-
sell must retire. Hepce he asked for
retirement before that date in order
that his brother officer might reach
the highest place in the engineer
corps. Gen. Bixby, who is a native
of Charlestown, Mass, was gradual
ed from West Point in 1873, and in
his long army career had to do with
10 the army has had to do with
most Gt the great engineering pro-
jects which have fallen to the army
engineers, notably the impr, vement
of the Mississippi river. lie is al
on the construction Of
bridges, and has demonstrated the
practicability of 5000 loot span
across the Hudson river. Col Ros
sell is native of Alabama, and is
a West Pointer, having also been
in 1873. He has been in
charge of some of the mos: impor-
tant river and harbor projects in the
South, and is at present engineer OF
the Eastern Division with headquar-
ters in New York.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
ERDAY OF
HENDERSON REED

derson Reed died yes.
~ at 8 O'Clock, at the
n-in-law, Mr.. F.. EN-
This city, after an ILL
erable duration, due
eakdown and advanc-
a lady was aged 81
rs greatly beloved by
her, being a lady in
' lstian virtues found a
+ ar. She leaves a son,
ed, of the State Bank
and two daughters,
Dry Sharp and Miss
All were at her bed
= end came, and all ac-
remains, which were
to her old home at
m, for interment.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
GENERAL LORIMER CASTRO
CAPTURED BY ENEMY
(By Associated Press. !

Caracas, Aug. IL General Lor-
res Castro, relative of the former
has been captured by the
government troops. Fighting con-
tinues in the State of Tacf ira. The
of Caracas today issued a
letter urging the clergy to pray for
peace.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
SEARCHING FQR,GANG
Of CAR ROBBERS
N WEST VIRGINIA
(By Associated Press }

Charleston, W. Va, Aug. II -
A large force of special officers to-
day are searching along the Chesa
peake & Ohio and Norfolk & West
ern railroads, in West Virginia, in
an effort to capture the band of
thieves who last week robbed cars of
merchandise worth one hundred
thousand dollars. It is believed the
gang has been operating in many
towns.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
LONG STRUGGLE
0VERCURRENCY
BILL EXPECTED
DEMOCRATS MET IN CAUCUS TO
CONSIDER THE MEASURE
TODAY
Opposition 70 Bill by Democrats
Who Favor Circulating Notes
Secured by Farm Products
(By Associated Press. !

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Dem
ocrats face a long struggle over the
administration bill when they met
in caucus today to consider the
measure. Chairman Glass, with the
support of the administration lead
ers, went into the caucus expecting
to secure harmony. Opposition to
the bill is led by Democrats favor
ing an issue of circulating notes
with agricultural products as secur-
ity.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
INGERs0LL HOME DEDICATED

Penn Yarn. N. Y, Aug. IL
The birthplace of Robert G. Inger-
soil, In Dresden. this county, was
dedicated as a memorial to the great
agnostie today. many prominent men
taking part. The house 10 practical
ly In the same condition a. when
Ingersoll was born.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
T0DAY'S TESTIMONY IN
TRIAL OF LEO M. FRANK

Atlantis, Aug. 11.-Dr. George
Bachman. instructor of local med
ical college, Is on the stand today In
the trial CT Leo n. Frank. He was
unable to tell positively how long
the food or articles exhibited In
court had been In the stomach Of
Mary Phagan before her death.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
FOR RAIN
WERE ANSWERED
So Far as Chicago and North ILL
N nois Is Concerned, But Other
Sections Still Parching
(By Associated Press. J

Chicago, Aug. IL Prayers for
rain in the parched regions of the
West were offered yesterday in sew
eral Chicago churches. During the
services rain fell here and through
out northern Illinois. Other por-
tions reported continued dry wealth
er yesterday. ."..
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
PRINTERS IN 59TH
ANNUAL CONVENTION

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE
59th session of the International
Typographical Union began here to-
day, with delegates and visitors from
all parts of the country in attend
ance. The convention promises at
the start to be a stormy one, because
of opposition to the present admins
tration by considerable "insurgent"
faction.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
LIND HAS HAD
NO TROUBLE IN
MEXICO So FAR
HAS OPENED TEMPORARY OF.
NCES AS WILSON'S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
President Expresses Opinion That
Organized Lobby Exists to
Bring on War
ny Associated PrOAl

Mexico City. Aug. 11.-John
Lind installed himself today in tenn
porary Offices at the United States
embassy as unofficial adviser to
Charge O'Shaughnessy. He passed
several hours in earnest conference
with O'Shaughnessy discussing the
difficulties of the Mexican situation.
Thus far his sojourn in the Mexican
capital has been without thrills.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
HaakinR
GOOD ROADS MEETING
MULBERRY AND BARLOW

The Lakeland Good Roads Asso-
citation Will meet at the residence of
Mr.. Edwin Schuerman. Scott Lake,
Thursday, Aug. IA, at 2 p. m. Come
and bring your neighbors.
j. s. THOMPKINS,
Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
MULHALl AGAIN
ON THE GRILL
Testifes as to Charges in Connec-
ton With Legislation Desired
by Manufacturers
(By Associated Proao)

Washington, Aug. II. Martin
NJ. Mulhall went on the grill before
the House lobby committee today,
producing several new letters for the
inspection of the probers. He was
questioned at length upon his
charges of corruption in connection
with legislation favorable to manu-
facturers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

(Reported Daily by Security Alb
stract and Title Co Barlow
August 8, 1918
Mrs. M. A. Browere to ]. A.
Weeks.
John L. Robinson and wife to
Standard Phosphate Co.
Cathrine Gordon to M. l.. Robin.
son.
Elmer e. Cline to Horace F. Nc
Adow.
State to Mrs. N. w. Jones.
Mrs. Edna Whiteheir to Earl L.
Haskins.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
.T0N ENTERTAINS
/ FRIENDLY SOCIETY

Friendly Society Of
church met last week
ar NJ. Eaton on Mas
hue. Owing to un-
her. only a few were
hose present brought
Eork and spent a pleas
liable afternoon, after
|ns refreshments were
j hostess.
Meeting Of the society
ID with Nn. Donald
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITS TO
BE PLACED WITHIN A WEEK
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 11-Treasury
oficials practically decided today to
begin within a week placing In the
banks In the cotton States their
proportion Of the s5o,000.0o0 gov
ernment deposits for moving the
crops.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
THIRTEEN MEN KILLED AT
COLON BY LAND SLIDE
(By Associated Pressl

Colon, Aug. IL. Thirteen men
were killed today by an unexpected
slide at Port Bell quarry The slide
completely buried a steamshovel In
the neighborhood where the men
were working.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
INTERNATIONAL TYPO.
GRAPHICAL UNION
MEETS AT NASHVILLE
(By Associated Press. }

Nashville. Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE
nifty ninth annual convention of the
International Typographical Union
began here today. Seven hundred
delegates are present.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
ISERVATIONISTS "
ANTI-SUFTRAGETTES
Dociated Press.)

Dociated Press
Il Aug. IL.
b" is the latest term
y the suffrage conflict.
e National Association
Nomen suffrage have
Aame Of their organi-
title. They contend
toman the ballot will
10 mans work, result
tglect Of her own du-
! to conserve the home.
md womanhood" said
be league.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
] M0l)RNS
It DEATH
GIRLS
AND GENEVA
RNED TO DEATH
EVENING
cape From Burning
Perish in Flames,
hts Hear Screams

i. 1.-THE people
we'd a dreadful shock
IN the news spread
= q late hour that two
4 ladies. Misses Emily
q Grady, had been
\ in a fire which con-
&ence of their father,
&ddy, in the suburbs
II. Grady and their
zone to bed in the
the house and were
they were aroused
N heat and smoke
y raging in the first
were terribly excited
euhocated and when
y and one of the
had with great diff
\ from the burning
rere Mortified to hear
the two daughters,
nd Geneva, who had
\ the others out.
, building a mass of
vas impossible and
rtun.re girls were
n.
Artment arrived, but
the defective signal,
kte to save the build
lly had just returned
Imping trip and there
to the origin of the
mily Grady was a
beauty and accom-
was very popular;
traddy was a young |
I've years old. The
DO escaped, was in
Ire but will recover,
Mrs. Grady in at
save their children
fully burned. There
'estigation as to the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
HEAVY DAMAGE BY 4
4 CLOUDBURST N
COLORADO CITY
(By Associated Press.)

Colorado City, Col, Aug. H.
One hundred thousand dollars dam
age was done by cloudburst here
last night. Crops bore the heavy
brunt of the storm. Many country
roads in the vicinity are ruined.
Dozens of homes in this city have
three to five feet of water. At least
fifty families are entirely homeless.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-11
SOCIALISTS CALL GENERAL
STRIKE THROUGHOUT ITALY

Milan, Aug. IA general
strike throughout italy was pro-
claimed in a manifesto today by the
Socialist organizations.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
PROGRESSIVES' CAUCUS
 NAMES CITY TICKET. R. B. s. Washburn and pr. N. P. Smith for Aldermen-The Other Nominations,

In a caucus that lasted about 20 min utes and had an attendance of about 35 men in the town hall Saturday night the progressive party nominated d complete city ticket for the election in June. There were no contests.
 G. Warren Davis was chosen chair man and Dr. R. R. Kinkead clerk. In taking the chair MT Davis addressed the voters briefly upon the importance of the nominations to be made.
 For the first nomination for alder man, Gilbert l.. Hewitt presented the name of R. B. s. Washburn with a few words in commendation of his candidate, and Herbert R. Branche presented the name of Dr. N. P. Smith as the second nominee for alderman. He also spoke of the qualifications of his candidate to fill the office for winch he was named. Both were elected.
 The candidates for cOuncilmen were nominated and elected in order as fol- lows: Clarence E. Carpenter, William c. Bode, M. A, Barber and Archibald Gilchrist.
 Arthur c. Crowell was named for clerk, Henry F. Palmer for treasurer, Irwin c. Elmer for tax collector, Charles Raynes and Samuel Crooks for sheriffs. and Henry c. Lane for water commissioner
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
TWO DIVoRcEs GRANTED.
Wives Freed from Husbands Who
 Proved Cruel and UnfaithfuI.

At the short calendar session of the superior court here on Friday morning with Judge William H. Williams pre- siding, Mrs Harriet F. Taylor of Ston- ington, whose maiden name was liar riet E. Chase, secured permission to resume that name in the divorce sne secured from Henry D. Taylor of Ston ington. They were married on the 11th day of April 1909. and the ol- rorce was secured on the grounds of habitual intemperance, which it was charged for the last three years. It was also charged that the husband had been cruel to his wife at various times between Sept. l. 1909, and Sept: s, 1912. Attorney Rathbun appeared for the petitioner.
 On the grounds of adultery, which she claimed in an amended complaint to her original petition Jessie M. Crandall of North Stonington Secu1 ed a divorce from Charles H. Crandall, who is now serving a term in Wethers- by the superior court of this county on Jan. 10, 1912, to 8 term of not less than three nor more than five years. When the petition was originally filed in the clerks office it contained the states prison sentence as the ground for divorce, but the amended com plaint added the charge of adultery with a certain Eva Hubbard at North StOnington and in this city between January, 1908, and January, 1912. At torney Herbert w Rathbun appeared for the petitioner, who was married to Crandall on Oct. H. 1905. She was also given custody of their child, a boy aged years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
DIED.

May s, 1913. Rev. Leander Trow- bridge Chamberlain, D. D.. formerly of Norwich.
 CHAMPLIN-In Montville (OxobOXO), Albert T. Champlin aged 5S years. Prayer at his late home Tuesday May 13 at 1.15 o'clock. Services at Card ner Lake Methodist church at 2 o'clock. Burial in family lot at West Plains cemetery. SLMONS-In this city, May II. Louisa G. daughter of Jane Frost and Jo- seph H. SimOns, aged 31 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. JEWETT-In Norwich. May 10. Sarah L., widow of Eleazer Jewett, aged 8S years.
 Funeral from her late home. 32 sher- man street, Tuesday, May 13, at l.45 o'clock.
 PERKINS Branford, Conn, sud- denly, May 10. 1913. Donald G. Per- 6ins
 Funeral service at his late residence, 142 Broad street Norwich, Conn.,, Tuesday afternoon. May 13, at 3.30 o'clock
 PERKINS-In Branford, Conn., sud denly, May 10, 1913. Florence G., wife of Donald G. Perkins Funeral service at her late residence, 142 Broad street, Norwich, Conn, Tuesday afternoon, May 13. at 3.S0 o'clock
 LADD-Fn the Norwich State Hospital, May 10. Henry s. Ladd aged 39 years and months Funeral services will be held in the parlors of Undertaken George C.. Grant in TaftVille on Monday, May 12, at 2 D. m. Burial in Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 FOREIGN MISSION SOCIETY
At Broadway Church-Letters from
 Missionary Fields Read.

The meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Broadway Congregational chruch was held Fri day afternoon in the parlors of the church with the president. Miss Char lotte c. Gulliver. in the chair The annual reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted and proved most encouraging. The report of the nominating committed Mrs C. E. Stark chairman, was accepted and the following officers were elected: President, Miss Charlotte c. Gulliver; vice presidents, Miss Faith Leavens, Mrs. Edward $. Worcester: treasurer, Mrs. H. w. Gallup; secretary, Mrs. H. M. Briggs; programme committee, Mrs. H. NJ. Pollock. Mrs. w. H. Dat, Miss Edith Young social committee. Miss Jane Aiken, chairman.
 The balance of the meeting was de- voted to the reading of missionary let ters, including messages from Miss Rowland, by Mrs. H. M- Briggs; Mrs. Reynolds of Turkey, by Miss Ella Les ter: Miss Harris of India, by Miss Edith Young; the mission at Mt. Silin : da, Africa, by Mrs. w. H. Dat. and from Miss Read of Picking, China, by Mrs H. w. Gallup.
 Tea was served by Mrs. James L. Case, Mrs. F. w. Lester and Mrs E. l. Davis
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
REV. L. r. CHAMBERLAIN DEAD.
Brilliant Career of Former Pastor of Broadway Church Ends at Pasadena Burial to Be in New York.

The Rev. Leander Trowbridge Cham berIain, D. D.. died at Pasadena, Cal on Friday. He served in the United States navy as assistant paymaster from 1863 to 1867. and was also judge advocate of the Pacific squadron of the United States navy He was pas tor of the New England Congregation al church, Chicago, from 1869 to 1876; Of the Broadway Congregational church( Norwich, from 1876 to 1888, and of the ClaSson Avenue Presbyte- rian church. Brooklyn, N. Y, from 1883 to 1890. He was superintendent of the relief fund after the Chicago fire in 1871, where he rendered notable service. He was president for many years of the Evangelical Alliance of the United States, and of the AIneri- can and Foreign Christian Union, when he rendered invaluable services in connection with the American church at Paris, France.
 He was the author of several books Short History of the English Bible; Colonial Policy of the United States :; The State, It's Origin, Nature and Foundation; The Evolutionary Phil osophy: Patriotism and the Moral Law; Government Not Founded on Force; Suffrage and Majority Rule member of the American Civil Service Reform association, the American Ge- ographical society, the New York Academy of Science, the New York Botanical club. the New York Histor- icaI sociey, Phi Kappa Sigma. He was a member of the Presoytery of New York city and the following clubs : Century. Authors, Yale Quill, and Sigma Chi
 He married in 1890 Miss Frances Lea in Philadelphia. She died in 1894.
 The body will be brought to New York, where funeral services will be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
CUTTING AFfRAY IN MONTvlLLE
John Macuter's Face Terribly Mulated by Knife in the Hands of Alex Rusk-One Cheek Nearly Cut Off, Fight Took Place Car Station-Rusk Arrested, Ma cutter in the Hospital.

With long bladed clasp knife, Alex Rusk, 21, who said he was born in Russia, inflicted terrible wounds on the face of John Macuter in a fight on Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock at the Montville trolley station. One of Macuter's cheeks was cut into a great gaping wound, which will leave a terrible disfiguring scar when it heals, and he was also slashed in several spots on top of the head. The knife in the hands of Rusk severed an artery in Macuter's cheek from which the wounded man bled profusely and covering himself, his opponent and the floor and walls of the trolley sta tion with blood.
 Rusk and Macuter, who it is said, had been to a party in the neighbor- hood, got into an argument at the sta- tion and the fight started at the door way, where Rusk first plunged the knife into Macuter's face. The wound ed man retreated into the store where
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
TWO THROWN OUT IN
 RUNAWAY ON WEST SIDE.
Linwood Crary and Frank Crary Only
 Slightly Hurt.

A young horse owned and driven by Linwood Crary of Preston ran away on West Main street Sunday afternoon, throwing both the driver. and Frank Crary who was riding with the former, into the street. The outfit was coming towards the city when the horse be- came frightened near Harris black smith shop and turned around sudden ly upsetting the carriage. The horse started back towards East Great Plain dragging the carriage on it's side. The carriage struck a pole at the side of the street and the horse was freed. He was stopped not far from where the accident occurred. The carriage was considerably damaged and the Crary's borrowed another to drive to their home. LinwoOd suffered severe cut under one eye and both suffered minor bruises. The horse was uniniured The Animal recently came from the west.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
HOW AN INDIANA GIRL
Got Strong and We'll Again at Small
 Cost

Miss Alta Abel, of West Baden, Ind, says: T was a complete wreck, sl- ways tired. worn out and nervous. l had to spend about one-third of my time in bed and my life was not worth living. Vinol, your delicious cod liver and iron tonic was recom- mended, and it has done me more good than all the medicine I ever took in my life. That nervous and tired feeling is all gone. I have gained in health, flesh and strength, until l feel like another person"
 Vinol is the most efficient strength creator for such women. 1t is the medicinal clements of the cod's flyers contained in Vinol aided by the blooI making and strengthening properties of tonic iron which makes 1t so far superior to all other tonic to buld up health and strength for weak, tired, ailing women. It contains no oil and has a delicious taste.
 We give back your money if Vinol does not do all that we claim. Broad way Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Norwich, Conn.
 P $. If you have any skin trouble try Saxo Salve. We guarantee 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12

, he was followed and cut again and again by Rusk, who chased him out of the store and into the road after stabbing him again, ran off along the highway Dan Sullivan and another man took team from the livery stable and followed after Rusk, whom they captured and took to the home of Constable Hickey.
 The constable brought the prisoner to this city on the trolley and had him locked up at police headquarters. The knife with which the cutting was done was found on Rusk, stained with blood.
 Macuter was taken to the home of Dr. F. E. Wilson in Montville and rushed to the backus hospital here in an automobile by the doctor. His wounds were taken care of at the hos pitaI. At the advice of Dr. Wilson, Constable Hickey informed Justice Smiddy in MontvilIe that Macuter will probably not be able to appear against his assailant for a week yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
FIFTH BIRTHDAY.
Seven Little Girls Guests of Miss
 Dorothy Stanton Whitney.

In observance of her fifth birthday, Miss Dorothy Stanton Whitny enter tained btweeh and o'clock on Sat urday afternoon at her home, No 48 Ok street, The party of little people nufn bered eight with the hostess and included Mafg ret Dodd, Frances HeneaHit, Katherine Battefsby, Bea- tries Cartier, Phyllis Gi1chTist, Clara Palmer and Mildred Whitney.
 There were pretty prizes fer ths donkey game, peanut hume and candy hunt, in which the merry party par ticiPated The dining room was PFet- tily decorated for the occasion and the center of attraction when refresh Iaeats were sefHd was the birthday cake with it's five lighted candles. Cute little May baskets were the gifts pre- scented ja the guests as ehey departed. The little hostess was remembered with many pretty tokens iR honor of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
%ens Heard Old Sonqs.

The regular meeting of the Xens society was held Friday evening with a good attendance. Mrs. John B. Dat, the president, conducted the business meeting. Following the business was a pleasing entertainment arranged by the committee. John B. Oat chairman, Mrs. Arthur r. Howard, Miss Minnie Wilson and Mrs Charles Cobb. The programme was With the Old Songs, Miss Elizabeth Park accompanist. The origin of the 14 songs sung was first read, all joining in singing one or more verses. Opening with Yankee Doodle, the programme included With Us My Old Kentucky Home. Annie Laurie, Ben Bolt. closing with America. The song Listen to the Mocking Bird was followed by piano solo by Miss Park. Nor was Father Kemp forgotten in the goood old songs. Vocal duets by Messrs. Walter M. Cowan and John R Oat and piano solos by Walter M. Cowan closed an evening of exception al pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-12
AT DAVIS THEATER.
BiiIy Allen Musical eemeay Go.

Billy Alieal's Musical Comedy con4 pany concluded q weeks euga cement here al tAe B2Gis the4Ier with matinee aad evening performances on S2t1Ir- day before big houses. At the Satur day matipee twelve white wolly dogs were given away to the children. After the Friday evening performance of A Night Al The Winter Garden, blue eyed baby was given aNay. The baby proved to be Wee pig. which be- came the property of Miss Bedard. The presenta tion sent the house into upEaaES .Qf aaughteS,