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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
TRAVELLER FROM NEW ZEALAND
Reaches Danielson, Instead of London Bridge, and Has Strange Tales to Tell.

In Harry Langdons 40. arrested dur ing the early hours of Wednesday morning, while he was sleeping i'll a freight car in the local yards, the off, cers of the town court met an exceed ingly interesting prisoner. IangdOn entertained the officials with stories of his life and much of what he told them was highly interesting.
 Langdon is a native of New Zealand, his father a New Zealander. his mother English. His grandfather was a Maori chief, head of a wild tribe and lived according to all the traditions of his strange people. LangdOn is a man of much intelligence, has roamed the world over and. as a keen observer If things. has picked up fund of in formation in many hooks and corners of the globe.
 His descriptions of New Zealand, it's people and its government. one of the most advanced in the world, are de- lightful and instructive. Speaking of the uncivilized tribes, he details the methods of tatooing employed by them and the curious and fantastic devices they work on their bodies, as did his grandfather, by running a sinew, at tached to a sharp piece of whalebone, under the slxin this sinew being satu- rated with the dyes used for coIoring.
 At 20 years of age Langdon says he emigrated from Australia. with his wife and baby, as one of a colonization party of TOO families that settled in Paraguay, and that he upon his ar rival in South America received a land grant of 480 acres. On this he labored until his wife and baby were stricken with illness and died. Discouraged by this great loss, lie sold his interests excepting the land. for $1,4o6. and has since been Foaner.
 Fer a number of years f4ahgdon has been employed in the big cities of this country as structural iron worker and has averaged s4 a day. Until re- gently he was at Werk on q Boston sIlyscraPef. He says he has never taken d drink sf Intoxicating lidHer in his life, aHd there are indications that this is true. He is a reamer by na- ture however, and careless with his money He was without cent We'd neSdaE morning. He drifted in here looking for work. spent what little money he had in an afterneen at peei and. having nc better place te sleep and fearing rain. crept into 8 box car where he was found by Officer Geraen
 LangdeR was well dressed and by
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
LIFE FOR LAMBERT.
Wife Murderer Wilt Probably Plead
 Guilty in Second Degree.

Willis D. Lambert. the coIored man charged with the murder of his wife at Killingly recently. Is expected to be brought before Judge Shumway at the session of the superior court in this city today. Lawyer King, his counsel, Htated yesterday that Lambert would plead guilty to murder in the second degree, involving a sentence of life i'm prisonment in accordance with an agreement Attorney King reports Is acceptable to States Attorney Charles E. Searls, After Judge Shumway inn poses the sentence Lambert will at once be taken to state prison. As the grand jury reported an indictment of first degree murder il is considered fortunate for Lambert that he esca pes capital punishment On account of his advanced age it is not believed the ac- cuSed will live many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

tiffs attorneys endeavered to prove ehat although the father was ill and feeble the daughter at Norwich made nim few visits and that Andrew and charles F. MacfarIane, Jr., did not snare in the care of their father and mat they were not on good terms with the brother who presents the claim Tor board and care against the estate
 There was some discussion at the af- ternoon session concerning the claim being presented within the six months limitation of claims. In this connec- ton 5. Arnold Peckham testified to having mailed the plaintiff a notice of the dfsallowance of the claim May 10, 1911, at about 4 o'clock in the after noon, and claimed to be very certain of the time. The plaintiffs attorney pro- duced the envelope in which the letter was mailed. which was postmarked May 10. at 2.S0 D. m The testimony was completed yesterday afternoon and the arguments of 15 minutes for each side will be heard this morning. Lawyers Harvey of this city and Charles L. Torrey of Putnam appear for the plaintiff and Attorney w. A. King represents the administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
chapIin's Memorial Day Programme

Fridays Memorial day exercises at Chaplin are as follows:
 10.30, procession will form in front of G. A. R. hall in the following order: Marshal George W. Ide, Natchaug drum corps, T. c. Brown post, No. 79. G. A. R., Spanish War Veterans, school children, citizens. The line of march will be to the cemetery. where graves of veterans will be decorated with pat riotic exercises. Returning to the hall dinner will be served at noon.
 The program will be continued in the afternoon in the Congregational church commencing at 2 o'clock. Singing by the audience. Battle Hymn of the Re- public; invocation by Rev. H. c. Me Knight; exercises by G. A. R.; patriotic song, Through Fast Rolling Years, Chaplin quartet: address, Rev. L. G. Rogers of Storrs; song. Bring Beauti- full Garlands of Flowers, Chaplin quar- tet: short addresses by G. A. R. mem bers; song Sleeping in Their Tents Boys Tonight, Chaplin quartet; re- marks by citizens; singing of America
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
SUES FOR FATHERS BOARD.
Evidence Completed in Case of Mac
 farlane Vs. Peckham, Admr.

The case of Chauncey E. Macfarlane vs. s. Arnold Peckhan1, administrator of the estate of the late c. F. Macfar- lane, coupled the attention of We'd nesday's session of the superior court, Judge M. A. Shumway presiding. The plaintiff claims that $2S7.15 are due him for the board and care of his fa- the- from Jan 4 to Sept 27, 1911 and for medicine, and the bill was dfsal- lowed by the judge of probate Two brothers and one sister, Andrew and Charles F. Macfarlane, Jr., and Mrs. Lillian Miller. of Norwich. through the administrator opposed the allowance of the claim Their contention is that their father was In partnership with the plaintiff, ChaunCey E. Macfarlane
 who was indebted to his father, and that he had paid for his board and care The issue resolved itself into a dispute of the facts by the plaintiff and his brothers and sister. Besides the heirs at law, Dr T R. Parker
 Frank Blish and Trumbull Burnham were called on to testify. The plain
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He was formerly of Central Village where he lived for about nine years.
 He will have a little more than six months to remain at the county jail
 Home for Vacation.
 Henry NJ Morse, who has been play ing important vaudeville time in west ern states exclusively for the past two years, is to spend his EGcation at his old home in tIig city. Mir. Morse is native of Woodstock. For the past thirty years, however. he has been fol- lowing the theatrical life, and has been given important roles in some of the greatest musical productions of his time. He has been interlocutor and stage director with Conan and Har- ris and Dockstaders minstrels and basso with the Klaw and Erlanger musical productions, MT. Morses rep utation as q singer being country wide.
 During his thirty years on the stage he has played all of the big cities of the country MT. Morse had been at his home here only two days when booking agencies in Boston and New York offered him contracts that would keep him busy throughout the sum- mer, but he Is undecided as to accept ing, as he is in need of rest MT. Morse has agreed to play some short enga gements in eastern Connecticut. but expects to do little until he re- turns to the west in the fall.
 Instructions for Scouts.
 pr. Edward F. Perry is to be in- structor for Troop No. 2 of the Boy Scouts organization here in a first aid to the injured course that they are to take. DT. Perry has previously instructed a class of boys here along the same line and there have been occasions since when the knowledge 1 that the young men acquired has been of much value.
 Will Play Alumni Team. Putnam High schools baseball team did not play Wednesday but has a game scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) with the Alumni team of the school ! this game to be played on High school i field. This is the only game of the year for the Alumni team and a hot ! contest is looked for as the graduates 1 take particular delight in defeating a | regular school team--when they can i do it. which is not always
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ceremonies, came here Wednesday evening and instituted W. H. Hamilton camp, No. IS, U. S. w. V.
 The ceremony took place at the state armory, where the camp is to have quarters. The recently elected officers were installed. with Fred E. Kies as commander, and 15 members were re- ceived. Everett Gay was elected dele gate to the state convention at Wa terbury, June 6 and ', with Carl An derson as alternate.
 It was voted to accept the invitation of Griswold camp of Norwich to unite with them Memorial day morning at the monument exercises in Jewett City, and the invitation of McGregor post. G. A. R., to take part in the ex- ercises at Danielson in the afternoon was also accepted.
 Each member of the camp was pre- sented an insignia lapel button made of bronze from the battleship Maine, which was sunk in Havana harbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Personals.

Mrs. Rose Tracy is in Stafford for a stay of three months.
 Miss Emma F. Robbins of Wiling ton is recovering from her illness Mrs. Jared Fuller of Scotland was in the city Wednesday visiting friends. E. E. Fox is suffering from a sprain- ed wris, received early in the week from fall.
 Miss Phebe Clay has returned to Willimantic after visit with relatives in Stonington.
 Mrs. K, w Darrow of Wilmington returned Friday from visit to her parents in Waterford.
 Mrs. Charles H. CoveIl of Worcester is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Fenton of Church street.
 Miss Bennett. of Willington, train ed nurse, is quite i'll from a severe cold aggravated by overwork Additional WiIIimantic News on Page
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no means a hobo. He was released by the court without fine or sentence.
 Borough Briefs.
 Judge Oliver E. Getty was called to Portland, Me. on a business trip We'd nesday afternoon and Is to be away for the remainder of the week
 Col C. A. Potter. representing the state department of Connecticut c. A. R., is to be at the Jewett City monu- ment exercises Friday. returning here in time for the exercises in the after noon.
 The East Killingly Memorial asso- citation, which 1t was announced was to be here for the Memorial day exer- cises, has decided not to come This is due to the fact that the long march at East Killingly in the morning will probably weary the veterans.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
William H. King to Cover Star Route
 by Motor Car

William H. King of Eastford who has run the stage between EastfOrd and North Windham railroad station in connection with carrying the mails on the star route between those two places, has secured the contract on star route 6136, between EaStfOrd and Putnam commencing July l. He will be succeeded by William Keene; whose bid was accepted recently by the pos tai department at Washington. The route between Eastford and Putnam. round trip, totals 28 miles. MT. King claims that the high cost in keeping horses has left mighty little profit for mobile hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Memorial Day at Postoffice.

Holiday hours at the local post office Friday (Memorial day) will be from 7.15 to F noon, except that no business will be transacted in the money order and postal savings de- partments, during the day. The col lection and departure of mails will be carried out as usual. There will be one city delivery by carriers, that one being made in the morning. The ru-, ral free delivery carriers will not go out during the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
CHICKEN THIEF.
Sentenced to Three Months in Jail and
 to Pay Costs.

Peter Bupuis. alias Peter Wells. 45, who has been stealing chickens here abouts, has met his wat terloO, Tn the city court WednesdaE Judge Fuller sentenced him to serve three months in jail eH each If two counts to which he pleaded guilty and to pay the costs ef fhe court amounting to $lSS4
 Bupuis pleaded guilty to stealing chickens fFem the coePs of Rev Charles F. BedaPd en the nights of May e1 and May a4, getting seven on his first visit and a hen and 15 chick ems the second time around,
 The police have been working on the case since the thefts occurred and certain information that came into their possession led to Dupuis' appre- hension.
 Dupuis has been living in Woodstock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Thirty-seven at Town Meeting.

Thirty seven ballots were cast at the special town meeting Wednesday even ing. They were every one in favor of ratifying the vote of the previous town meeting appropriating $15O,000 for the erection of the new Windham High school building, $15,000 additional for the new Natchaug school building, and the appropriation necessary for build ing the new Natchaug bridge and making repairs on the other bridges of the town. Lawyer Curtiss Dean, a member of the school committee, was chairman of the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Theodore r. Johnson Dead.

Theodore T. Johnson died Tuesday at his home on the Old Mystic road after a long illness. He was born in Essex, Conn, May 23, 1852, but for many years has resided in this section. He is survived by his wife and six children, Mrs. Leah Harvey of New London. Misses Iva, Florence and Fay Johnson and Everett and Theodore Johnson, all of Old Mystic.
 Heard and Seen.
 Miss Mary Burrill of Boston is in town for a few days.
 Alexander Jordan of Norwich was a caller in town Wednesday.
 Miss Lima Fish is visiting in New York
 William K. Holmes is spending few days in New York.
 Willard Cook has entered the em- ploy of the Adams Express company, to take the place of Roy lift. who leaves Saturday to take charge of the Adams Express office in Stoning ton
 Charles Tingley of Norwich was in town Wednesday.
 Miss Florence Collis has been in Providence this week.
 Mrs. Ellery Burdick. Mrs. Edward Nave. Mrs. James Berth spent Wed nesday in Westerly.
 S g. Brown Mackenzie was in North Stonington Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
2s IN SENIOR CLASS.
Pupils Who Will Be Graduated from
 High School.

The following Is the list of 2S sen iors to be graduated from Putnam High school next month, with course of study indicated: Classical, Annie Allen Averill, Frederick Willard Hill dreth Norman Lorenzo Kennedy Archibald Macdonald, Jr., Hiram Her bert Williams.
 Commerc ial-Marjorie May Baker Alice Emma Belcher, Elva Agnes Bel cher, Hermon Bennett COvell Ella Clara Farrows. Annie Margaret Han ley. Pearl Elizabeth Holmes, Annie Theresa Kelley, Mary Ellen Kenary Eva Gertrude LaCross, Edward Walter Lowry, James Edward Murray. Eliz abeth Gertrude O'Brien, John Francis Slattery, Harriet Veronica Smith. Ada Maria Stoddard.
 EngIish-hTfldred ChollaT Bard, Ralph Charles Boissoneau, Flora May AImeda Burrill, Ethel Renfrew Ding wall, James William Hall, Arthur Con- over Keith, Ada Dennis Morse.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Fall Causes Water on Knee.

Samuel Mullen of Willimantic, em- ployed in the dyehouse of the Summit Thread company at East Hampton met with a painful accident on Mon day. While ascending a stairway to the top of 8 wooden thread boiler he lost his balance and fell to the brick floor, striking on his knee. Three men carried him to an auto owned by E. c Cone and he was taken to the Center and the wounds were dressed. Later he was brought to St Joseph's hospi- tai. A severe case of water on the knee has developed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
WILLIMANTIC
What Is co;ro m Ton;rh

Out in the Streets. by St Mary's Dramatic Club. St. Mary's Hall
 Willimaraic Lodge. NsA 120. A. B. S, K. of P Hall
 Camp No. 954e M. W. A.. K. of P. Hall.
 Trinity Chapter No. g. R. A. M., Masonic Hall
 obwebetucll Lodge. No. 1e. I. o. O. F., odd Fellows Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Chief MarshaPs Staff

Wednesday Chief Marshal Frank P. FentOn announced his staff for Fri days Memorial day parade as follows;
 Company L. Thomas Ashton, patri- otic instructor, c. A R
 Comrade James Cochrane, ex-cap- tain Company L. Third Connecticut Volunteer infantry, Spanish American war.
 Lieut. U. Rivard. First infantry, c. N G.
 Lieut. H. F. F. Tiesing. Company L, First infantry. c. N. G.
 Roderick Dion, Guard FTorimond.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
owns Seven confedarate Bullets.

Ordnance Sergeant James Cochrane possesses seven rebel rifle cartridges, relics of the C2vil war. They were presented to hi1.4 by William F. Gates of Lebanon, a member of Company c, Twenty sixth Connecticut volunteers. The bullets were secured by Mir Gates at Port Hudson, Louisiana, July 7, 1S63
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Tryinq New Street Broom.

Superintendent Sullivan has bal ance of 5000 gallons of oil to be used on the streets not yet oiled. Another carload of oil is to be purchased and the head of the street department is experimenting with a new street broom he has received on approval and which he thinks it will require two men to successfully operate
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
FUN ERAL-
Mrs. Eliza Ann Hopkins.

The funeral of Mrs Eliza Ann Hop kins was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Lewis Hopkins in Scot land. Rev Mir Moore officiated. Burial was in the new cemetery, Scot land. Undertaken Jay M. Shepard was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Conundruu1 Supoer.

The gentlemen of Gurleyville enter tained the ladies to a conundrum sup per Friday night. About thirty at tended After supper they sold the food that was left at auction and pre- sented the money to the Ladies so- CiptV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
OBITUARY.
Mrs. LYdia Copeland.

widow of the late David Copeland. died Wednesday at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Julia Dodd, Mansfield Cen ter. The cause of death was diIa- tion of the heart
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Memorial Dav at Columbia.

Following Is Fridays program of the Memorial day exercises at Colum- bia- beginning at , o'clock: There will be singing by the school children and an address by Leonard Smith, follow
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Three Victims of Thirst.

In the police court Wednesday morn ing Judge Shea sentenced John Mori-
 1 arty to 30 days in jail for intoxfcation John Griffin paid s and costs for the
 same offense. and John Sullivan will spend 30 days in jail for drunkenness
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

ed by decorating the graves of sol diers in both cemeteries at the Center. A delegation will go to the cemetery in West street in the forenoon to dec crate the graves of soldiers buried
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
SPANISH WAR VETERANS. w. H. Hamilton oanaP Instituted-oe
 ing te Jewett City.

Department Commander Russell Per ter Clark of Stamford acting as mus tering officer. assisted by Commander George A. Turner, Norwich, of Gris- weld eamn, Na~ 6. acting as master af
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Prosperina in Omaha.

Arthur L. Stearns of Omaha. Ne braska, formerly of Mansfield and Will limantic has with his partner opened another restaurant in that city, three in all
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
DANIELSON

Senate Confirms Appointment of Judses-Break at Market-Meeting of Board of Trade-Henry Langdon, Wanderer from New Zealand, Found in Freight Car.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Senator Hammond 72.

Hon. c. A. Hammond passed his sev- enty-second birthday Tuesday.
 Many of the stores the banks, the factories and other establishments will be closed during the greater part of Memorial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Will Play Alumni Team.
MYSTIC
Thomas H. Fox Reappointed District Deputy Grand Master-Death of Theodore J. Johnson.

Thomas Henry Fox has received mo- tifcation from the grand master of the state of the I. O. O. F. that he is to be district deputy grand master of district No. 30, which includes Fair view lodge, No. 101, l. o. o. F., of Groton and Stonington lodge. No. 26, I. O. O. F., of Mystic. This is MT. Fox's second term and his friends in this village are pleased at his re- appointment
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
WiII speak at Pomfret.

Rev. William B. Olmstead and Ad- rniral Caspar F. Goodrich are to be the Memorial day speakers at Pom fret, where the services are to be con- ducted under the direction of the Neighborhood association,
 On account of the fact that Memo rial day comes on Friday this year, there will be no short calendar session of the Windham county superior court this week.
 To Decide on Superintendent.
 A meeting of the town school com mittee has been called for seven o'clock this CThursday) evening to take action on the matter of selecting a super intendent of schools.
 Engagement Announced.
 Worcester paper of Wednesday had the following: Mir. and Mrs. F. l.. Kennedy. 99 West street, this city, an nounce the engagement of their son, William H. Kennedy. to Miss Bernice I. Tattoon, Putnam, Conn. The we'd ding Is to take place in the Episcopal church at Putnam, June 25. The cOu- pie will make their home at 99 West street Worcester.
 News was received here WedneS- day of the safe arrival in England of Silas Wheelock and his party who left here a few days ago for a trip in Eu rope,
 Advocates Boy Scouts.
 Rev. c. F. Hill Crathern, D. D., of Worcester, is to speak at the Con gregational church here Sunday. and Monday evening he will addRess a gathering of citizens in the interest of the Boy Scout movement. the idea be- ing to enlist the support of citizens in furthering the purposes of the organ ization,
 Eighty mine Today.
 Mrs. Lucretia Hewlett of South Main street will pass her eighty ninth birthday today (Thursday) and her friends will make the day brighter for her by their thoughtfulness in sending a shower of post cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Why is the soda cracker today such a universal food?

Why is the soda cracker today such universal food?
 People ate soda crackers in the old days, it is true-but they bought them from a barrel or box and took them home in a paper bag, their crispness and flavor all gone.
 Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers better than any ever made before made in the greatest bakeries in the world baked to perfection
 packed to perfection n-kept to perfection until you take them, oven-fresh and crisp, from their protecting package. Five cents. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Ladies, Niaht at Methodist Church.

Ladies' night, under the auspices of the Mems club of the Methodist church, called out a good attendance of mem bers and their wives and sweethearts at the Methodist vestry last evening. Rev. w. o. Nuzum delivered a most interesting and instructive illustrated travel lecture on Observations in Switzerland and France. The musical programme wa2 admirably rendered by the following aaiusicians: Piano solo, Everett Anthony; violin duets, Merton Jackson and Harvey Nichols, accom- panied by Miss Ruth Nichols. A vote of thanks was extended to all who had contributed to the evenings entertain ment. Next Wednesday evening the Mems club are to give another enter tainment. There Is no admission fee, but silver collection will be taken The Knights of King Arthur of South Windham are to present The Awkward Squad, on One of Uncle Sams Re- cruiting Stations, and Rev. Arnold B. Macfarlane of Taftville is to give a lecture and violin recital entitled Song Folks and Folk Songs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

Dr. S. B. Overlook Pomfret, who is at a Hartford hospital, was report ed Wednesday as remaining in about the same condition.
 F. G. Luther of Worcester visited with friends in Putnam Wednesday.
 Mrs. Thomas E. Connor, Providence. R. L. who has been visiting with friends here, leaves for Providence to- daN
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
PUTNAM

School Board to Decide on Superin- tendent This Evening-Chicken Thief Sent to Jail-Mrs. Lucretia Hewlett 89-High School to Gradu- ate Twenty eight.