Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

caused to be posted about the borough notices requesting the freemen of the borough to meet in the town hall this (donday) evening at o'clock for the
 purpose of taking some action with regard to offering a suitable reward TOT the Capture of the men responsi-
 ble for the death of Officer P. B. Dris : coll while in discharge of his duties al the burglary of the postoffice Sat- urdsy morning, Feb. 18th. Although a week has passed since Officer Dris- coll died in the Backus hospital from the effects of a pistol shot received at the hands of an unknown person, feel Ing in the borough has shown no abatement It is the general opinion that every known method should be adopted to apprehend the murderers. Hence tonight large meeting will be held, and it is a foregone conclusion that suitable and liberal reward will be offered by the borough of JeWett City, which added to the s250 offered by the government in such cases will be a sufh cient incentive to officers of other towns and cities to keep watch of all suspicious characters and to keep open ears for a chance word carelessly dropped that may lead to a definite clue.
 There are two men on the case at least. and ii. is generally believed that the burglars did not have an automo- bile, as seemed to be the first evil dence, with which to effect their ses- cape. It is known that. they went down Main street and crossed the Lis bon bridge. Now comes the report that at about o'clock, two hours af- ter the shooting, they had only reached Canterbury. where they looked in window where light was burning in side.
 It Is the opinion of some that the men are in hiding in this vicinity, but it seems to be the general belief that, now the men have learned that their crime has grown into murder, they are putting every possible mile be tween them ~and the location of their operations.
 Opinion seems to be about evenly divided as to whether the men were professional cracksmen or simply trio of cheap thugs looking to get money with which to buy liquor. Those Of the latter belief substantiafe their theory by the fact~that the profess si0nal burglar never adds murder to his crime, except in the one condition that he must do so to protect his own life These men shot Officer Drfscon without definite warning to him or absolute necessity to themselves. They knew where he was, saw him approach and could have fled early in the game. as they finally were compelled to do by the well directed shots from the wounded poIicennan's pistol.
 The story current here for two or three days that a man is in the Day Kirnball hospital in Putnam with bad bullet wound seems to have no con frnlation.
 No doubt remains in anyone.s mind that the man who, partly under the influence of liquor. made remarks in a Danielson saloon one night last week was one of the men. If so, the de- tectives probably know of his present 
 Received Prizes at Hartford.
 The prizes received by Fred L. Kan ahan for eggs was at the Connecticut Poultry association egg exhibit held in Hartford Feb. 18th.
 Little Ellen Prior, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George H. Prior. has been seriously i'll for a few days with the high fever attendant upon an attack of grip.
 Charles H Ray has been confined to his bed at his home in Sylvanda1e since with an attack of pneumo- mia. As 8 result of prompt action by his physician, he was comfortable Sun day evening.
 Rev. F. NJ. Hayes celebrated an an niversary mass for Mrs. Mary Hennon 1 at St. Mary's church Saturday morn ing.
 Mrs. Charles Orr of Auburn, R. L, Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. G. H. 1 Prior and MT and Mrs. T. F. Phillips. She She is remembered as Miss Martha
 "A StcFn1y ToHdGy.
 Washington-s birthday furnished all | the variations of weather in the ca1en- | dar-fair, warm and rain, with a brisk | thunder shower in the evening. The | bank, schools and postoffice were | closed. Many flags were displayed | about the borough.
 In Charge of Library.
 Mrs. R. L. Frost was in charge at l Slater library Sunday afternoon Colonial Scenes at Pachaug Grange.
 Pachaug grange enjoyed a social | evening Friday in the town hall. For l part of the programme there was a 1 tableau, and another tableau which represented a Colonial tea par y. In the Colonial tableau were MT. | and Mrs. Walter Tanner. Ola and AL | sxander Tanner, Mrs. Jane Lester, md Miss Flora Holmes. In the Colo lial tea party were Miss Braidsly, | Miss Ethel Brown, Mrs. Jane Lester md Mrs. Lena Chesbro. Doughnuts reshments. Party for True Blue Class The True Blue class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Charles Per tins Saturday afternoon and was roy lily entertained. As it was Washing on's birthday, elaborate decorations lad been arranged. Crepe paper feS- l oons extended from the center of the :eiling to thessides of the dining room. 1atchets and George Washington hats were added decorations. The mantel vas xdraped ill red, white and blue, | rom which was suspended a blue ban | Ter with the words True Blue in white etters upon it. The napkins at the able were folded to represent hats, with silk flag pin decorations which were used as favors. A large cake ore the words True Blue and was rnamented with red flags. Three ames/ were played. one in which the made as many words as possi- lie from the name George Washing on, Tyler Gilbert winning the prize. n pinning the tail on the donkey Ty- er Gilbert was first and Walter Gray ast. Samuel Cathcart and Morton Brown were tied for the prize in the ontest of placing the man on the mpty seat on the tandem bicycle. Mrs. 'erkins served refreshments and was ssisted by Mrs. Elmer Tarbox and Irs. James Hermann
 Patriotic Whist.
 The annual Washington birthday 7hist and dance given by Anne Brew ter Tanning chapter. D. A. R., Mrs. V. R. Burdick regent, was held in tioux hall Saturday evening. A very arge number attended, although the vening was so stormy. The decora- I Ions were in the national colors. The + ntrance doorway was curtained with
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