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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
VIOLIN RECITAL.
Albert Spaldina's Artistic Work De-
 lighted His Audience.

There was gratifying attendance at the violin recital given in the town hall Thursday evening by the famous Albert, Spalding. accompanied by An towns were deterred by the storm from attendance at the recital, but those who found themselves able to be present were amply repaid by the work of the accomplished Yiolinist.
 The music lovers of this city and vicinity were out in force ana auto loads came in from neighborlng towns, noticeably Archibald Mitchell and par ty from Norwich.
 A burst of applause hailed the con- clusion of the difficult Kreutzer Sonata by Beethoven, and the audience sat enthralled throughout the entire pro- gramrne.
 Great credit is due w. s. Martin and his associates, who financed the proposition to bring an artist or the attainments of MT. Spalding to this city, Undoubtedly on an occasion of this kind a much larger attendance might be expected, but no fault could be found with the enthusiasm of those who were present.
 The work of the accompanist. Mir. Benoit, deserves special mention, while the artistic interpretation given by MT Spalding was undoubtedly one of the best ever heard in this vicinity. Following was the programme; Kreutzer Sonata .......,.. eethoTen Adagio Sostenuto, Presto.
 Andante con Variationo. Finale Presto.
 ! chanson Louis XIII ct Pavano .... ..... CouperinKressleT Preislied from Die Seistersingers .. ..............,. Wagner Wilhelmj Introduction ct Rondo Capriccioso ,.........s,.. SdlnC-SdeIls Concerto in D (First MovemenD e.. Tschail1owsky 1 Alabama (Song and Dance Negro l Style) ..,.,.... epalding La Campanella ... Paganini- -Spalding
  Tn 1912 Germany produced a. min. 'eral output valued at $592, ,25o, ,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
STAFFORD SPRINGS

The rooms of the Stafford Young Mems club will be open Saturday, No- xember 2T, afternoon and evening and an invitation has been extended the public to visit the rooms at that time. Peter Reynolds has again been se- cured as supervisor and physical di- rector of the club. The club is under the management of board of direc- tors as follows: Enos E. Penny, R. w. Smith, R. H. Fisk, ". H. Reed, c. R. Newton, c. F. Chandler. F. H. Baker. Peter Reynolds, c. B. Pinney, Michael O'Halloran and Frederick s. Gorham. Members of the board ex-ofdcio are Rev. W. P. Buck, Rev. P. V. Norwood, Rev. l.. Rees.
 J, NJ. Sisk is visiting friends in his former hor~ ' Ts. WilIiams--Lavin.
 The marriage c4 -.-.. -..ret Lavir
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a result of his examination he found a eirrhotic condition of the liver and hypeftrophied heart, not due to the ac- cident, but a chronic condition. de further stated that if a spicula of bone had protected as argued by the plain tiff, a simple operation of half an hour would have removed it satisfactorily. The doctor was technical and lengthy fin his explanations, and used a dia- gram of the ribs and adjacent portions R. H. Yergason of Hartford, and quot ed various eminent authorities in lis testimony. He was on the stand when court took a recess until 80, and was cross examined at the afternoon ses-
 Testimony in Rebuttal.
 This closed the defense, and after an admissionz by the plaintiff that he occasionally took glass or two of beer, Dr. L. l. Mason was put on the stand in rebuttal of the medical testt- mohy for the defense. saving it seemed strange that cirfhostS of the liver would develop so soon after an acci : dent, when there were no symptoms before He found no indications of such a. condition. and in fact the liver was smailer now flan a. year ago. It seemed strange that. 9. man with that disease should show better condition after two years.
 Arguments of Counsel.
 The evidence was in about o'clock. Attorneys Capen for the plaintiff and Barnett for the defense consumes ] about an hour in tfaeir arguments. Att torney Capen laid great stresss up Jn the mental anguish suffered by the plaintiff in not being able to be at hls dying wife's bedside and the physical pain he suffered as consequence of the accident.
 Judge Raod in his charge to the Jury was erninentiy fair. explaining to them that the ofily question in the case was as to tho amount of damages, which waz a question of fact for them to sst- sie, anG explaining at some length he rules in regard to deciding upon the same. At the request of Attorney e'apeE, ke told tI.e jury that the mem tni suffering caused by St. Martins inability to support his family, .f caused by the accident, should be con sidsred in their verdict
 Brought in Sealed Verdict.
 The jury retired at 3.45 and came in with a sealed verdict for $4,000 shortly before 5 o'clock. Court then adjourn ed until this morning at 10.30 for a short calendar session.
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chester is spending few days with friends here.
 Miss Eleanor Hillhease is in Hart ford for 9 few days.
 r. P Rafferty was in Norwich Thursday on business.
 T. r. Downing of Hartford was a local visitor Thursday. W. P. Allen is spending the bal ance of the week In Boston,
 F. Armour of Providence was a WHimantie visitor Thursday.
 Everett Williams of New Haven is the guest of his father, w. l.. Will Hams of Wiudham street.
 Carlton White, who with his family has resided in this city for several years, has moved to Colchester.
 Rev. and Mrs. NJ. E. Bartlett re- turned to Worcester Thursday after a few days stay here with friends
 Miss Elizabeth Hardnan has return ed from Boston, where she has been visiting friends for the past week.
 Miss Lucille Martin, who has been spending the past few days with friends in this city, returned Thurs day to Hartford.
 Mrs. William Fitch and little daugh- ter Florence of New York are visiting at, the home of Mrs. Fitch's father, P. Harlow Holmes. Miss Sarah Abbe has returned to the home of her grandfather, b. H. Holmes. after a stay of several weeks with relatives in New York,
 Mrs. Alonzo Moses, who has been the guest of her daughter. Miss Car rie Moses, of New Britain. for the past week, has returned to her home in this city.
 WiIlimantic people who went to Hartford Thursday included Mrs. IN. B. Griggs, Mrs. J. c. Tracy. H. T. Burr, G. E. Hinu1an, Dr. l.. T. Me- Kenna. R. G. Watrous. Mrs o. B. Rob- inson. Mrs. Louis H. Arnold. c. E. Macfarlane. R c. Rose, Mrs. Frank Alpaugh Mrs Mary Lincoln Z
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of Dover, N. H., and William J. Will Hams of Stafford Springs took place in Dover Tuesday. MT. Williams is a popular clerk at the local post office and his bride has been employed. for several years at the Rhode Island Wor- sted mill. After a brief wedding trip to New York and Boston, Mir and Mrs. Williams will reside in Stafford Springs
 Union Service
 There will be a union Thanksgiving service at the Congregational chapel Wednesday evening at 1880. Rev. Walter P. Buck of the Methodist church will preach the sermon.
 Mrs. Francelia Gold of West Stafford is recovering from an attack of appen- dicitie.
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PooUoNNoC

The addition to the house of George Stewart is boarded in.
 A. c. Weeks has returned from visit in Abingdon,
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. Guild have moved to New London.
 A long strip of road at Trails cor ner is being improved. The stean roller is doing good work there.
 Mrs. E. l.. Crane is visiting iIl Stamford.
 Jack Andriola is to build new house on Hamilton avenue, the cellar already having been staked out
 The Carlton bungalow is almost completed, the plastering drying out in She past few days.
 The Bishop bungalow has been com pleted and the family has moved fl,
 MT. and Mrs. Freemont Buddingto;. are to return here from Westerly where they have lived for year.
 Special Revenue Tax Forms
 Supplies of Form 11-A and Form 457, the former for the use of the spe- cial tax stamps enacted under the lav of October p, 1914, for toSscco and ci. gar manufacturers. proprietors oi theatres, billiard and pool rooms, etc and the latter for banks, have been re- ceiVed by the collector of internal rev enue. These are the forms on which persons firms and companies liable to special tax under the act of Octobe7 22. 1914, are required to make returns as provided in the case of other spe-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
FREIGHT LEAVES RAILS.
Early Morning Accident Near Column bia Station-Englne Turns Over in Sand.

Freight train No. 137 on the Now Haven road, leaving the local yard Thursday morning at 2.3O, west bound, left the main iron, taking a D rail opposite Columbia telegraph station, just over the city line. The train con- tinued a short distance on the ties before coming to @ stop. The engine turned over on one side and was par tially buried in the sand. Three box cars were overturned and blocked both the east and westbound tracks Agent 4. L. Griswold was called to the site of the accident and directed the pre- iininary work of fighting things. The wreclxing train and crew were sent from East Hartford and at $40 the tracks were cleared. The wrecking crew worked during the day replacing the overturned engine, The damage to the rolling stock was slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20

to President Lueo. As a special mark of difference to the United States, the Chilean minister of foreign affairs, Antonio Hunseus, called for MT. Fletcher at the embassy. accompanied by regiment of Lancers.
 The party went to the palace of the president, where MT. Fletcher present ed his credentials and made an ad- dress to which President Luco replied
 The ceremony was held in the grand reception room of the palace. and was attended by a full representation Of foreign diplomats. Crowds cheered the new ambassador.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
MATINEE NETTEp s17.o5.
Amount Generously Donated by Mama
 ger Dornan Toward Relief of Poor.

The proceeds from the matinee at the Gem theatre Thursday, which were donated by it's proprietor, A. P. Dor man, toward the relief of the poor of the town, amounted to $f7.05, and that sum has been turned over by MT. Dor man to William A. Sweeney, secretary of the society of St. Vincent de Paul, which administers it's funds in the aid of all needy persons, of whatever sect, creed or race, with personal investi- gation in every case.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
New York Office for Belgian Relief.

New York, Nov. 1s.-The American committee for, the relief of the desti- ute in Belgium, which has headquar- ters in London, announced today the establishment of an American ofice at 7J Broadway. this city. Linden Bates, vice chairmaues is the American repr resentatfYe. The purpose of the new office is. to receive shipments of food stuffs from inland states. but not tF make collections of funds. It vii work in cooperation with the Rocke- feller Foundation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20

cial tax payers The new special tax imposed under the above act is effec-
 tive November 1, 1914, and the returns for these special taxes must be made during the current month (NovemberJ
 in order that the tax payers may avoid the 50 per cent penalty for delinquency.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
MilitarY company panee.

A very enjoyable concert and dance was held on Thursday evening at the state armory on Pleasant street un- der the auspices of Company $, First Infantry. c. N. G.
 The music both for the concert from s to g, and. for the dancing which fol- lowed. was delightfully."- rendered by McEnelly's Singing orchestra and proved to be a. good drawing card.
 During the evening Frank Packard and his sister gave an exhibition of the modern dances, including the Hes itation, One-Step and Maxixe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
EWETT CITY
Early With Christmas Sale, Baptist Ladies' Aid Society Provides a Number of Novelties.


 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Bap- tist church held Christmas fair in Rioux's hall Thursday afternoon and evening. The committee in charge was Mrs. Chas. F. Gardner, Mrs. Allan Spidell and Miss Alice A. Brown. The domestic table, which was trim med in bunting was in charge of Mrs Nathan Babcock, Mrs. c. Fitch. Mrs. Babcock and Ms. Charles Fitch. Mrs. SpideH and Mrs. Edward Raney were at the fancy booth. which was arrang- ed with an arch of red roses and ever green. Mrs. A. M. Brown and Mrs. J. P. Philips presided at the candy booth, where a Santa Claus making his exit from a chimney was feat ure of the decorations. The food booth was decorated with roses and evergreen, and was in charge of Miss Ida Foster and Mrs Frances Camp bell. Coffee and cocoa were served by Miss Mabel McBroome and Mrs F, H. Gilbert at a booth adorned with pink and white roses. The cake booth was very handsomely done in a lattice of red crepe paper with glittering orra- ments and a Christmas bell as a cen terpiece. Ferns decorated the table. Mrs. Wm. T. CruTnb and Mrs. 1Vm. Johnstone were at this booth. Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Gray served ice cream; their table being ornamented with carnations. Misses Emma Gard ner and Josephine Miller were at the serving table.
 The Lady of the Hundred Pockets was certainly a unique feature. Mrs. G. H. Prior was most becomingly gowned in an fashioned costume, Including the hoop p-skirt, and her dress was literally covered in pockets. con taining all sorts of articles for sale. She was 8 xeritable portable Wool ~orths' and her wares found a ready sale, In the evening there was an en- tertainment programme arranged by Mrs A. w Dearniey and Mrs G. H. Prior. The first number was by the Sunday school orchestra. Mrs. G. H. sang a duet. I would that My Love and were accompanied by Mrs. A. NJ | Brown. An Indian Camp Son was sung by Richmond Gardner, Leonard McBroome, Morton Brown Isabelle Button, Enid and Marguerite SpideH Vera McBroome and Nettie and Nora Haddad. They were accompanied by Mrs. George Sparks. Miss Evelyr | Gardner sang Songs of Ages, accomp- anied by Miss Emma Gardner. Miss Katherine Babcock played Whithe1 l Jack Ashore and was accompanied bS
 Miss Alice Brown. Misses Josephine
 Miller and Emma Gardner played z piano duet entitled La Chase Au1 Gazelles- The closing number was b!
 the orchestra.
 1 Met in Church Parior.
 The Ladies, Society of the Congre, tgational church met in the churcl parlor Thursday afternoon The, were served represented Mrs. H. E Do, T7 .
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
Crushed Hand Amputated.

Charles Larned, IS, employed in the twisting department of No. 2 mill oe the American Thread company, met with painful accident Wednesday at- ternoon while at work on a speeder machine. His right hand was drawn into the machine and horribly man. gled. The machine was stopped and he was hurried to St. Joseph'e hospital, where it was found necessary to ann putate the hand at the thumb joint.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
UNITED STATES HAS
 EMBASSY IN CHILE
Ceremonies Raising the Rank from ?
 Legation Held Yesterday,

Santiago Chile. Nov 19.-The cer- emonies in connection with the raising in the rank of the American legation to an embassy were held here today and Henry P. Fletcher, the American ambassador, presented his credentials
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
DIED IN THE BARN.
John F. Sherman of Lebanon Expires
 Suddenly.

John F. Sherman, a farmer of Leba- non, was found dead in the barn Wed- nesday afternoon. having been strick- en with shock. He had been in poor health for some time.
 He was born in South Kingston, R. l., June 26, 1893. and had lived in Leh- anon since 1881. His wife died No". 23, 1899.
 He was a veteran of the Civil war and was in the battle at Fredericksburg Dec. IS, 1862.
 He leaves three children. J. Frances of Windhanl. Mrs. James H. Stiyers of Stonington and Isaac of Westerly,
 Funeral services are to be conducred by Rev. B. J. Ayres, pastor of the Baptist church of Lebanon. and burial will be fin Windham cemetery.
 Brief Mention. A. c. Hills spent Thursday in Nor wieh.
 J. J Sullivan spent Thursday in
 Mrs. D. F. Taylor spent Thursday in H. c. Murray was in Providence Thursday.
 J. H. Johnson was Norwich vis- itor Thursday. | A w. Buchanan was Norwich visitor Thursday.
 F. R. White of Boston spent Thurs day in this city.
 Mrs. R. H. Fenton spent Thurs day in Scotland. Mrs. William F. Kirkpatrick was in Norwich Thursday. Mrs. F. B. Read is the guest of friends in Hartford MT. and Mrs. A. I. Bill are in Bos- ton for few days. NrS GsnrSs ". adax-ia of Sauth Man
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20

Tnyssdays ssgsion of superior court sEAa occupied with the case Of Frank R. Martin ve. N. Y- \. Fl. & Fl. R. R. WRliah was Isags3n WedneS6ay before 1Nd9o Joel H Reed &fsd a jury. The H6lng cut about tyleea-a quarters c3 an hour, Npougnt km a s6x6ics for the plaintiff far AA. B0c-&w1ce as much az Inc best 9osfiernent offered before the Gx4@l n3 the case
 I'm testimony Thursday morning @Rmm 1rozn several men $aT whom St. Mnrean had Taoxsad at odd times siI1sse y11a accident. and vgaS in relation Go his epstt9ng of hinod and inability to do hard work.
 Joseph Blair testified that on one oenneaon fa had asssstsd the ptainslG
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20

Whae Co 0niaa On Tenialvt {, rmRinacn Temple No. 3. Pytn3am SIS. tgfg. R @ F. Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
Thanksgiving
 Turkey

tastes a whole lot better when the dining room is fixed up tidy = when the T B E. matches the sIDEBoARD and CHAIRS, and the RUG and DRAPERIES harmonize.
 We would like to help fix up your dining room. Our stock is full, and has every grade that could be called for.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
Met in Church ParIor.

gational church met in the church parlor Thursday afternoon. They were served represented Mrs. H. E.. Paul, Mrs. W. E.. Marshall, Mrs. F. L. Kanahan and Mrs. T. B. Keen
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20
VERnlCr FOR N4OM.

MEgy FRsdm in Eavoe of PlaiW4iM in
 caea e 0t. Magetn 70. New HasaFl :. Road.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-20

In 1912 Germany produced a. min. 'eral output valued at s592, ,25o,0o0.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-17
CHAPTER VI.
A Mysterious Guest.

When he awoke, a bar of sun
shine glowed against the wall.
He rose leisureiy-heneeforth
there would be plenty of time.
years of it.
After eating, he nailed together
a ladder, using the lumber from
the dismembered wagon. This
finished, he made a rope ladder.
The ladder of boards was for use
in leaving the cave; the rope lad
der. which he meant to hide I'M
der some boulder near the crevice,
could be used in making the de-
scent.
Fastening the rope ladder about
his waist, he scaled the boards.
and on reaching the top,2 cast
them down.
Slowing away the rope ladder
in a secure fissure between two
giant blocks of granite, he set
forth to traverse the mountain
range. At the end of a mile he
reached the southern limit of the
mountain.
He stood at the center of an en-
ormous horseshoe. The cove thus
formed presented a level floor of
ten or twelve acres, and IL was
directly down into this cove that
Wilcox gazed. 1t looked so
peaceful and secure that Wilcox
resolved to descend.
Wilcox now advanced on the
cove and found himself presently
in a snug retreat.
Nothing like variety" OBJ
served Wilcox eheerfully. This
will do capital for my summer
homei"
He examined the ground and
found that it was rich and could
be penetrated easily. I'll just get
my spade" he remarked He re-
turnel up the divide. and got the
spade, from his retreat. then
brought it to the cove. Selecting
= spot near the channel of the
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adorned by a single red feather
An UnwOnted Prayer.


When Wilcox started up
from the mattress the sun had
set. Every object, however, was
clearly defined in the first glow
of the long August twilight and
il needed but a glance to recall
the events that had brought him
to seek shelter and slumber be-
side the dead woman. He felt an
her face.
He believed. now, the story of
Henry Gledware. Surely this
was the last wagon" in that train
which Red Kimball had attacked
the morning before. This, then,
was the mother of the child. On
hands and knees, Wilcox erept
TO the other mattress and lifted
the margin of the large white
cloth.
His hand moved stealthiIy,
slowly. Catching sight of some
thing that family cleaned at the
collar of the dress. he hesitated.
He bent down to look closer
at the ornament; ii was a round
breastpin of onyx and pearl set
in a heavy rim of gold. He stared
as If lost in profound meditation.
That pin resembled one his
mother used to wear.
He did not lift the cloth, after
all. but having replaced it gem
tly, he searched the wagon for a
spade. Ii was found. and in the
gathering darkness he dug a
grave near the mountainside.
When the grave was ready he
brought in his giants arms the
body of the woman on the mat
tress, and laid 1t thus to rest.
When the sand was smoothed over
the place, he carried thither guam
titles of heavy stones, and bro
ken blocks of granite, to preserve
the body from wild beasts.
It was dark when the heap of
stones had been arranged in the
form of low pyramid, but
though he had not tasted food for
twenty-four hours, he fingered
beside the grave. At last, as II
forced by a mysterious power
against which he could no longer
resist, he sank upon his knees.
20 God" he prayed aloud,
take care of the little girl"
He went back to the wagon
and sat on the tongue, still OBJ
livious to any possible danger.
He spoke aloud. for company:
"She wouldn't have wanted me
to look at heT-she couldn't have
looked natural. Glad l didn't.
Great Scott but that was a first
rate prayer, Wouldn't have
thought after thirty years I could
have done so well. l just says,
% God, take care of the little
girl'-just them words. He
rose with an air of great content
and went around to the front in
search of provisions. Presently
he spoke aloud:
"And as / amt asked nothing
for myself since | run off from
home, l guess God won't mind
putting the little girl on my ex-
pense account
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CHAPTER II.
Brick Makes a Move


Now, Brick Wilcox" the
leader spoke grimly, take your
turn first"
Red" exclaimed wilcox, des-
perately, this little one lives as
long as I do"
Now, Brick" said Red slow
", this amt the first time You
have proved yourself no man for
our business. and I call Kansas
to witness you've brought this on
yourself"
without finishing his sentence.
Red fired pointblank at Willock's
head.
Red was noted as a man who
never missed his mark. Now,
however. his bullet had gone
astray. His words had been
enough to warn wilcox. and an
instant before Red fired, wilcox
had sent a bullet through the
threatening wrist. The two de-
donations were almost simultan-
eous.
The next instant. wilcox. with
4 second shot from his six-shoot-
er stretched Kansas on the
ground; then, rushing forward
With reversed weapon, he brought
The butt down on Reds head with
such force as to deprive him of
consciousness.
: tsComelf Wilcox called,
breathlessIy, to the prisoner. Still
holding the now screaming child,
he darted to the ponies and I'M
fastened two of the fleetest-
- Henry G1edware bounded to his
side. wilcox helped him e
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CHAPTER V.
A New Robinson Crusoe.


It came over him with discon-
certing suddenness that every
moment spent in the covered
wagon was fraught with immi-
nent danger.
Instead of eating in the wagon,
he wrapped up some food, and
having lifted the key of water
to one shoulder. left the wagon
with a loaded gun in his hand.
Twilight had faded to starlight.
It was easy to find his way, and
when the mountain was reached
a low divide offered him easy
passage up the ascent.
On that first ridge he paused
but a moment, lest his figure be
outlined against the night for the
keen gaze of some hidden foe. He
descended into the trough and
climbed the next ridge. where be
paused, feeling more secure.
The fugitive was interested in
a crevice in the smooth rock
ledge at his feet. At the man s
feet the crevice was perhaps two
feet wide.
Presently he set the key on the
ground. in order to sink on bis
knees beside the erevice. Then
be anwosnd the lariat from about