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Evening journal., 1913-08-18
Probe Report That Bribery
Preceded Escape of Thaw

description of the car used by Thaw
in his escape from the gate at Mat
teawan and through Connecticut Ac-
cording TO the men at the hotel, who
carefully examined the car after the
arrival OF the men here last night, It
was a six-cylinder, sixty-horsepower,
black machine
According to bystanders and farm
ers along the road, the big machine
sped toward Boston. The entire State
lis thoroughly aroused, however, and
according to the local police, the car
will be stopped before It can proceed
far in any direction, and II 1t is Thaw
he will be held pending word from
New York State officials.
According to the proprietor, his
suspicious were aroused when a man
who later registered as "Dr. Holden,
of New York" dined at the hotel and
then asked for a room for himself and
his Chauffeur"
At $50 ooclock last night. according
to Stanley, "Dr. Holden" returned. ac-
companied by the chauffeur, who reg
istcrcd as "P. II. Lewis of New York"
and whom he declared he recognized al
most Immediately as the noted Thaw.
The machine which they used also tall
lied generally with the descriptions sent
broadcast Of the big car and minute
examination later bore this out.
Thnw and his companion retired to
their room Immediately, according TO
Stanley, and nothing was seen of them
until the black car was seen scooting
away from the hotel early this morning
Stanley described Lewis" as being
about six feet tall. Weighing from
176 TO 200 pounds, wearing a blue
flannel coat, a gray flannel shirt and
trousers aad white shoes. His com
panion, according to Stanley was
short and weighed in the vicinity Of
140 pounds and wore a dark coat.
The automobile used by the two
men was Palmer-Singer.
During the entide stay Of the two
men, the one recognized as Thaw
kept HIS cap pulled we'll down over
his eyes.
Besides the proprietor, two guests,
Richard Leary and Q. P. Lane and an
employe, John Murphy, recognized the
chauffeur" as Thaw from a two-col-
umn picture in Springfield paper.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
FUGITIVE SPENDS
NIGHT AT LENOX
AS P. H. LEWIS
BY The Unteid Press.

BY The Unteid Press.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Aug. 1S-The
entire western portion OF Massa-
ehusetts was thrown into a state of
turbulent excitement early today
and the police forces OF every city
and town I'm this section are on the
lookout for Harry Kendall Thaw.
whose sensational escape from Mat
teawan has aroused the country, fol-
lowing the positive Identification OF
"Mr. p. II. Lewis. OF New York" re-
gistered at the Lenox Hotel, Lenox.
Mass. as the millionaire fugitive.
The Identification was made by the
proprietor OF the hotel. Richard A.
Stanley, a former seleotman. who
declares be recognized Thaw inn
medlately.
The man whom Stanley and nearly
dozen others swear is Thaw left
the hotel without breakfast before 6
O'Clock this morning accompanied by
the one man who arrived at The
hotel with him.
The man hurried away in a large
touring car. answering minutely the
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
COULD ARREST AS
DANGEROUS CHARACTER

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Aug. 18.-Assistant
District Attorney Wasservogel, who is
acting district attorney Of New York
in the absence Of District Attorney
Charles s. Whitman today announced
that while Harry X. Thaw is not sub
iect to extradltion. the authorities of
any state can arrest Thaw on sight
as a dangerous character.
AT the request of the district attor-
ney of Duchess county, Assistant
District Attorney Koenig of New York
today went TO Matteawan to assist
IN the inquiry into the escape of
ThaW.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
GAMRLERs TAKR pAY OFF.

No arrests were made at Port Penn
and Augustine Beach yesterday on
charges of gambling. Complaints
we're so numerous last week that IL
was decided TO send special officers to
the beach yeste day to break up the
gambling. During the summer months
the Philadelphia gamblers have come
down on Sunday and have cleaned up
large amounts of money. Deputy At
torney General Chaytor said. the
beach was quiet yesterday,
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
WATER BOARD ROUTINE.

The Board Of Water Commission
ers this morning passed The pay roll
of S12O1.O7. The balance in bank
was reported as being $22,024.41.
Bills amounting to $6,024.eO were
ordered paid. An application for
water mains on Duncan street and
Sixth avenue was granted. Chief
Engineer Hopes made his final re-
port concerning meter work and
pipe extensions.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
Continued from First Page.

agent of the asylum. OF course
am making no charges, btu believe
that II Thaw had not been given the
privilege Of so many secret confer
ences he would still be where he be-
longs"
Evening journal., 1913-08-18

F. d. Lackey and Company sav:
The market, while small and dull.
shows a strong undertone and If crop
conditions improve any at all, we look
Tor higher prices all around
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
.O'MARA EXPECTS MAN
TO VISIT MOTHER
By The United Press.

by TIC United FreaH.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. 1S.-That
Harry K. Thaw will return to Pitts
burgh his home city was the predic-
ton made today by Roger O'Mara, the
private detective who has been In
Thaw's employe for several years. o.
Mara expressed the belief that Thaw
would soon join his mother here and
be free from molestation.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18

Jackson. where the students bought
their lunches. For thirty-three years
she lived at Tenth and Shipley, and
during part OF the time kept hsl1e-
shop there. She was born in Ian
caster county, Pa.
The Rev. Joseph Edwards. who is
now pastor Of a church in Pennsyl-
vania and who was at one time pastor
of Hope Baptist Church. is her grand
son. In addition 10 Mrs. Jackson.
the children surviving are Mrs. Jas.
Taylor. Of Oakland. Cal. and the
Rev. Charles A. Earle. pastor of Rug
m Street Baptist Church. Boston,
<kss.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18

G. l. Hudson and Company say:
Stocks should be bought only on
drives"
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.-The stock
market opened moderately active and
strong.
Evening journal., 1913-08-18
MAY NAME BRIDGE TENnER-

In all probability the Levy Court. at
its meeting tomorrow, will name a
new bridge tender for the Eleventh
street bridge.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-03-30

Nice south Idaho Potatoes, 81 70
per, 100 lbs. Colorado apples, LOO
and si.lo. bon cabbage, 2c per lb.
N. z Niece ll9-u
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-03-30

HERBlNE cures constipation aud
re-establishes regular howell move
ments. Price soc. Soils by l.. o.
Thompson a Co.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-03-30

van and Kuhn
Pitcher, Walsh. Bcul White
Scott Lanpc Douea., g. Smith, O.
cottc and Mugridgc
When JAIME, J Callahan. celebrated
actor and skipper o.. .hc good Nm,r-
lean League craft White SoN bring.
Do, ambition, crew into Amarillo
"Wednesday Doe vii ue prepared 10
make announcement of the hn, up
which viii face a.. Cleveland Maps
90 the Forest City m \url lu
Dnly one member Of the team that
3, 60 face Browning last club at
GIcnVood Park Is r amy danger Hl
losing %. position bunny Johnston
the fast little outiiJa.r may bc sup
planted by Ping Bod.. the home u
mauIcr from San Francisco s ul.c
little scrop between Ual'c and john
ston Tor the center hyid position d,
promised BodieAlas rerained his
batting eye. Tie !, doing better than
bust fences. H. IS lifting the ball
over them On the other hand. there
are few IN the game that have any.
thing .n Johnston 'r 'h, fielding hu.
mess He covers O. vast amount .
territory hae W r,.cI..uf arm a..
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
BRANpEGEE AND MILAN.
Connecticut Senators Will Be Favored l
 in Committee Appointments.

Washington. March 1.-The Con necticut senators will fare very well for minority members in the election of senate committees, judging from the assignments agreed upon by the re- publican committee on committees Dr which Senator Brandegee is memb 4r One of the most important assign ments is that of Senator Mclean t. the committee on commerce, which was made without effort on his part. This committee has jurisdiction over river and harbor bills and legislation affect ing lighthouses, the merchant marine etc. In this place Mir Mclean fill b. in a position to look after the Enfield dam bill in the new congress.
 Senator Brandegee becomes chair. man of the committee on Pacific rail- reads, which is one of the lesser chair manshipS allotted to the minority. Aside from these assignments the Connecticut senators get no new com mittee places. MT. Mclean did not ask for any new assignments He retires from the committee Canadian rela tons and MT. Brandegee from the corn- mfttees on irrigation and on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico in order to make places for new senator's
 The Connecticut senators retain their other committee assignments as ftl- lows: MT Mclean on the committees on forest reservations census, claims, education and labor, manufac cures. Philippines and territories Mir Bran- degee on the committees on interocean- ic canals Indian depredations, inter- state commerce, judiciary, patents and trans portation routes to the seaboard Senator Mclean is haired in his ab- sence with Senator Myers of Montana
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
RECRUITS FOR 18TH CONNECTICUT
Recruiting Officer Wauregan Building in March, 1863- About Fifty Men Needed -E Encouraging Progress Re ported From the Siege of Vcksburg-CoL Harland Pro- noted Brigadier Generalshp.

l Through the arrival of Captain l. l H. Bromley for the purpose of re- 1 cruiting for the Eighteenth Connecti- | cut Eastern Connecticut men were to fifty years ago to participate in the war by going to the front. Enlist
 ments were to be received in this city and in Thompson.
 The war news from the front was considered to be encouraging. and as good progress was reported in the siege of Vicksburg, where a canal was being dug to move the ships around to an advantageous position to aid the land forces.
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin sof 1883
 Death of an Old Citizen.
 March 9. 1Ss3-Arthur F. Gilman, for 40 years a resident of this city, and for the last 16 years bookkeeper of the Norwich bank and auditor of Wauregan house Sunday afternoon of heart disease after an illness of but two days.
 Never since the booming of the cannon in Charleston harbor has the future for the Union cause in the war looked so bright as now. The strength of the rebel armies has eliminated, and from this time forward it can but decrease. notwithstanding the sweeping conscription that spares neither youth nor gray hairs. On the other hand the national forces are stronger than ever before, but their strength can still be largely increased. + gold is held at 1.60 in New York, what matters. it :? It is worth 300 in Richmond. If we are gaining in victories, reEne nbef w.e are suffering no defeats and not ourselves but our are the greatest loser by our waiting. Butzwe are not destined long 10 wait for substantial successes. All along the lines the gathering hosts are shutting in the rebellion and pre- pairing to deal it crushing blows. There are no craven spirits in that mighty host that marched to death up the heights of Fredericksburg and now lines waiting upon the Rappahan- mock. There are no peace shrekers among tho battle worn heroes of Mur- freas5oro. There are no faint hearts in those dark turretS that will soon hurl destruction upon the nest of the viper brood of towards in the in band that Is closing around Vicksburg. If we would find such we must seek them only at home. insurance Companies Assume Tax.
 March 10. 1863-All the city in surance companies-th Norwich Fire, ! the Thames Fire and the New London County Mutual-have resolved to as- sume the government tax on all -ra anSa ctions after this date.
 We are gratified to notice that the | senate has confirmed the nomination | of Col. Edward Harland of the Eighth | to a brigadier generalship | o date from November 29. 1882.
 Recruits For the Eighteenth
 An effort will soon be made to fill 1
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL.
Enjoyable Musical Programme at Con
 gresationaI Church

Friday evening a social was given by the Sunday school of the Greeneville Congregational church in the assem- bly room, and a finely rendered pro- gramme brought generous applause and
 hearty encores from those present.
 The evening was opened with an in- strumental trieo by Miss Ella Potter, piano, Frank Benson, violin, and Frank Helmbolt, cello. A double quartette composed of members of the Blass CIef entertained with a. number of finely rendered selections and Prof. Frank T. Naples, ,elocutionist. convulsed his audience with character impersona- tions. Miss Mary Stephenson, accom- panied by Miss Isabelle Stephenson, sang in a very sweet voice The Swal- lows, and IS a second selection I Hear You Calling Me. Miss Stephenson, who las only recently come to the front as a sololist, acquitted herself in a man ner worthy of praise. The double quar- tette sang as stheir farew selection When Good Fellows Get Together and the programme was concluded with a selection by the trio. During the even ing ice cream. cake and home ma tte candy were offered for sale and the booths were generously patronizec. by all. The perintendent of the Sun day school, O. w. Carpenter, had charge of the programme, which was an excel lent one in every detail. It is the in tenuon Of the schoCI to give one of these public entertainments once a month and plans for a play to be gfv- en in April are now under considera- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
TAFTVILLE
Benoit ard PhaIen Are the Crbbage
 Champions by Big Margin.

Benoit and PhaIen still retain the undfsputed title of champion cribbage players of the Pinochle club. About a week ago they challenged Donovan and Ford, who are expert players, to a 25 game cribbage contest to decide the hampionshp of the club The tourna- ment lasted throughout the week and the final contest took place in the Pnochle club rooms Thursday night resulting in a victory for the evening for Ford and Donovan, the score being 165 to Al. But in spite of their victory Thursday evening the total score for the 25 games showed that Benoit and Phalen had defended their title wItn 109 points to spare. Of the 25 games played Benoit and Phalen won 16, with the resulting score at the end of each game as follows: 40, II, 10, 40' 21, f. 15 ,. 30, 20, T. ?. 1. 17, 30, 1S total score 271. The remaining nine games were claimed by Ford and Donovan, their scorts being: A. 10. ,. 34, ? 16, 34 12 35: total 162. The club champions have received a challenge from the Tototlet Hose company's champs which they have accepted and a series of games will be played soon between the con testing teams. Benoit and Phalen stand ready to defend their title against all cOmerS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
MARRIED 25 YEARS.
Col. and Mrs. Charles D. Parkhurst
 Complete Quarter Century.

March 18th is the 18th wedding an niVersary of Col. and Mrs Charles D. Parkhurst of New London They have. however, made no special prepara tions for a celebration. intending to pass tha day quietly.
 Colonel Parkhurst was married fo Miss Carrie Starr, daughter Of the late Mayor and Mrs George E. Starr. Mafeh lo, 1888. The ceremony. whic took place at the home of tbe bride : parents. was performed by Rev pr, Woodbury of Providence.
 Colonel Parkhurst was then engaged Tn active service in the army in the west and came to New London for tha wedding, returning west after inc ceremony. Since his retirement several years ago Colonel Parkhurst and fam fly nave made their home in New Lon oon. colonel and Mrs. Parkhurst ha -e g host of friends who will extend tbeic congratulations on the anniversary of the event.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
Sun. Moon and Tides.
Six hours after high water 1t Is lc' tide. which is followed by Hood tide
GREENEVExLE NEWS
Employes in Shade Department of Finishing Company Walk Out-Oth- CTS May Get Their Places.

Friday morning, withe3t any warn ing to their employers, be ween 25 and 50 employees of the shade departme mt of the United States Finishing com panI,s GreeneVille plant left thetr wor4i and walked out of the building When asked why they had so acted, they said that they had decided not to work unless they were given an increase in their wages. The demand was for an increase of } 1-2 cents an hour. In view of the fact that the demand was suddenly proposed and that the en- ployes left the company'S plant with out warning of their intention to do so, the mana cement decided that he only thing to do was to discharge the strikers, which was done. and they were paid off at noon. However, Man ager John F. Rogers stated Friday aft ernoon that if the strikers change their minds and wish their work back, they might recover it by making immediate application to the company and return to their employment this (Saturday) morning. If the striking workmen do not do so their work will be given to others. It is said that the strikers, counting overtime, average from $11 to $14 week. Many of the striking men are of foreign birth and are unable to speak the English language
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
DIED.
MANNING

MANNING In this city. March 13 months and a days; Funeral services from his late home No. 37 Grove street, Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock. Burial in the fam fly lot in Yantic cemetery. CoRNING-In Preston, March 14. 1913, Josephine Corning.
 Funeral services will be held at the residence of her brother. Horace C. Corning. Corning road. Sunday after . noon at ? o'clock.
 DAVIS-In Norwicsh. March 1s. Alpha Funeral service will be held hIs Ia e home. S9 Cliff street. Monday March IT. at 1 o'clock Burial in Brooklyn, Conn.
 sULI.EVAN-Near Glasgo, March 13. 1913, Mary Shea, wife of Jeremiah Sullivan. formerly of PIainfeld. Conn. Funeral from her late home Sunday morning at II o'clock. Burial at St. Mary's cemetery, Jewett City. VILLA MS = In this city March 12, 1913, Eliza Ann Williams. beloved mother of Mrs. Alexander Caring ton ged "A years. Funeral from her late residence. 5C Fountain street. Saturday afternoon March 15. at 2.30 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
ROGERS VS. HENDRlCk
 IS DECIDED AGAIN
Judgment tor s3,1o1.42. With Interest
 from 1909.

Judge Bennett of the superior court has filed memorandum in the case of Theodore E.. Rogers of Waterbury, against Philip E. Hendrick of Nor wieh, by which judgment for s3.10L42, with interest from Oct. IS, 1909 is given. The decision was handed down Friday. The case went once to the supreme court.
 This is another case growing out of the real estate transactions or rather the conferences. of Attorney Robert A. Lowe and Mir. Hendrick. They had some real estate matters in Brooklyn, N. Y, and as a result various suits have been brought against Mir. Hen drick by MT. Lowe, enc or two of which have reached the supreme court A few years ago one Samuel LipShitz Cf New York secured a judgment against MT. Hendrick in the New York su- preme court for the above mentioned amount. Later the judgment was as- signed to MT Rogers, who brought suit against MT Hendrick, who is a proper t1 owner in Norwich. The case was first tried before Judge Case, who ren- dered judgment for the defendant to recover his costs. The supreme court then set aside this judgment and or dered retrial-
 The case was assigned for trial be fore Judge Bennett last week, but upon agreement the facts were given to the court together with the entire file of the action. Acting on this, and the opinion of the supreme courI, Judge Bennett gave judgment as motel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15

1 the ranks of the Eighteenth to ths mssximum and recruiting officers vii l probably soon be detailed for that l purpose. The regiment has suf- i fered but few losses since it's entry into the service and but a small num- Der of recruits vii be needed to bring 1t up to the maximum.
 Marriage of the Prince of Wales. March II. 1Ss3-Ye Yesterday was ob- served in Montreal as a strict holiday in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales. A feau de joie and a salute of 100 guns was fired at noon
 For Judge of Probate
 March 12. 1sss-The probate con- vention for the Norwich district una nimously nominated Supply T. Hol- brook for probate judge The probate committee was reappofnted consisting of N. C.. Breckenridge of Norwich, William P. Nash of Preston and w. P. Potter of Groswold.
 True Democracy in 'e3.
 March 13, 1s63-True Democracy. "I spit upon any Northern man who takes any position except for the maintenance of the government. And in the name of Almighty God, I invoke such curses as He may permit (in- noeuous as mine may be)) to put an such a sentiment" Special of Hon. John T. Brady at Cooper Institute, Friday evening, March G. 1883.
 Westerly as Wool Depot The number of bales of wool receiv- ed at the railroad depot in Westerly during the six months ending March 1st. 1883, was 1853, each of about 200 pounds weight, an aggregate of over a million and half pounds. with at present prices nearly s1,500,000
 Arrives to Raise Recruits
 March 14, 1S63-Captain I H Brom- ley with sergeant and corporal from the Eighteenth regiment have return ed home on recruiting service and will remain 30 days. An office will be opened in the Wauregan building on Monday. Sergeant Aldrich of Co D will receive recruits at Thompson About 50 men are needed to fill the regiment to the maximum. The i8hteenth Is more pleasantly situat- ed> now than any Connecticut regi- ment in service and so offers superior inducements to those desiring to en- list.
 The telegraph brings us news of fire in the officers quarters at Fort -McHenry. Baltimore by which some baggage, etc. The officers of the Eighteenth quartered at Fort McIIenry are Captain Warner and Lieutenants kibbe and Rockwell of Co c, and Captain Knapp and Leiutenants Nor rison and Tiffany of Company l. We have reason to believe that the build ing burned was the one occupied by them and some of the officers of the Fifth N Y. artillery. It is probable that most of the property of the of icers was saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
HOLY WEEK SERVICES.
Two Congregational Churches and the Universalist Church Will Hold Union Meetings.

For Holy Week, three churches of the city have united for services, which will be held as follows:
 Monday at D. m. at Second Con- gregational church.
 Tuesday at 7.45 at Church of the Good Shepherd,
 Wednesday, at o'clock at Broad way congregational church
 Thursday at 7.45, the celebra ton of the .ord's supper at each of the c1itirches
 Friday q l 1 q, ill.,, Good Friday ser vice at Broadway Congros church,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
For Care of t4ero's afave.

Representative Thomas J. K elley of Windha1n has fathered movement ta keep the grave of General Nathaniel Lyon, one of Connecticuts Civil wal heroes, in slightly condition, and a. peared before the committee on ap- Iropriations t6 secure s266 for the care Of the lot ill the cemetery in the tow Il of Eastferd. Eastferd, while negligent of the burial lot, Mir, Kelley charged. is seeking an appropriation of $l5.660 te erect memorial hall, whither il will remove the remains of General Lyon, which would be contrary to tho wishes of the general
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15
SUPERIOR COURT ASSIGNMENTS
Court Will Begin Next Weeks Busi
 ness on Monday.

Assignments made for next week in the superior court at New London on Friday were the following, court com ing in for business on Monday
 Monday, March 17--Charles NJ How ard vs. Ralph H. Melcer Con triaD.
 Tuesday, March 18--Ciro Benanti vs Delaware Ins Co; Anna w. Bliven vs. Central Vermont R. R. Co.,: Charlas H. Champlin vs. city of New London; Rebecca Cowles vs. city of New Lou don.
 Wednesday, March 1e--william F. Tevlin vs. Hartford Fire Ins Co.,: Alexander Bona vs. New Haven road: Margaret Murray vs. the same. and Daniel Rogers vs. the same
 Thursday, March 20-William l.. Main vs. Otho O'Sullivan: Lucy J. Gleason vs Charles F ,Thayer; Vii liam R. Rittenhouse vs. Groton ana Stonington St Ky Go.