Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-29

 Mrs. Amanda U. Lawson of East 1 before Judge Howard J. Curtis and a jury in the superior court here since Tuesday, charged with manSlaughter in connection with the death of her husband, Jonas P. Lawson, suffered a sudden and severe attack of heart trouble Thursday morning. Her con dition was such that she could not possibly appear in court and it was necessary to postpone the trial unt, such time as her health will permit her to again go on with the ordeal through which she has been passing Judge Curtis. when the developments of the morning were explained to him, excused the jury until 1030 next Wed neSday morning, when the trial will be resumed if Mrs. Lawson's health permits.
 During the trial Mrs. Lawson has been staying at the home of MT. and Mrs. Barrak K. Smith in Putnam. On account of an aggravated form of heart trouble, from which she has suffered for a long time she has not been mak- ing daily trips to and from her home in Woodstock, but has remained here fn~care of her nurse, Miss. Nellie Ap- ley, that her strength might be as fully conserved as possible under the try ing circumstances.
 Collapse Not Unexpected.
 Those familiar with Mrs. Lawson's state of health were not at all sur prised when they learned that she had suffered another of the periodic at- tacks of healt trouble to which she is subject; on the other hand, they had been, in a number of instances, expect ing ft.
 Her pitiable condition on the first day of the trial, when she gave indi- cations that she might sink into a faint at any minute, prepared those who know her well for a collapse of the accused at any time. For one suf- fering as she seemed to be, Mrs. Law son stood the first days session bet exceedingly hot and uncomfortable in the court room on that day, too, and little less so Wednesday, so the heat wave may have had something to do with wearing her down.
 In Weakened Condition Wednesday. During Wednesday those who watch ed her closely noted various instances when she seemed about to swoon, though at other times she was bright CT than on the first day of the trial. During Wednesday Miss Apley ocea- sionally administered tablets to Mrs Lawson that her patient might be temporarily strengthened and invig- orated and the defendant was enabled to sit out the days proceedings. It
 
 cred Thursday that Mrs. Lawson felt unequal to the task of going to court Wednesday, but she listened to the wishes of those advising her, sum- moned all her strength and courage and accompanied by Miss Apley, came to the session.
 Counsel Explained to Court.
 Court officials and jurors were in their places Thursday morning at 10.30 when Attorney Arthur l.. Torrey, chief counsel for Mrs. Lawson, entered and informed counsel for the state that his client had suffered a recurrence of her heart trouble. this during the earl fer hours of the morning, and was in a serious condition.
 Postponement Decided Upon.
 pr. J. B. Kent had been summoned to attend Mrs. Lawson. Hypodermic injections had been given Mrs. Law son. MT. Torrey said to strengthen her heart action, but the patient was not responding promptly to the treat ment. There was a considerable delay before it was finally decided to post pone the remainder of the trial in or der that the treatment given Mrs. Law