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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
TIED TO 5EDPosT,
 HACKED TO DEATH.
Woman Rrutaliy Murdered by % Year
 Old StePson.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 12.-The po lice tonight preferred a charge of first degree murder against Frank Sticka, g, arrested today in connection with the killing of Mrs. Anna Podogil, 40 years old. This action was taken, they said, after they had received a com plete confession from Sticka-
 Sticka's father on being summoned to police headquarters informed the po- lice that his son was insane. The pQ- lice have ascertained that the boy s dead mother was formerly an inmate of an asylum.
 The killing of Mrs. Podogil, who was houSekeeper for the elder Sticka, was among the most brutal in local police annals, She was tied to a bedpost Wednesday evening and slowly hacked to death. A policeman, passing the house today, heard her screams and rescued her, but she died shortly after being removed to a hospital Thirty five wounds were found on the body.
 The police say that Sticka complain ed to them that Mrs. Podogil nagged him about his habits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13

The third of the united Lenten ser vices held at Trinity church Thursday evening was well attended. The ser mon was delivered by Rev. Philip M. KerriGge, rector of St. James church, New London.
 In part, Rev. MT. Kerridge spoke as follows:
 Men are not converted by the preachers detailed description of the horrors of hell. They may be arrested in their evil doing by a momentary fear of hell, but this momentary fear will not convert them. When we speak of the ss:dxment day of God we modern men do noI think of it as remote. Some people think they are bound by the scriptures and Christianity to be- lieve fin some such remote judgment day. Judgment is not remote and far rernuved-it is now. When we do evil judgment is immediately at the door and sentence is passed on us. When ever Christ comes to men and finds them unioving. indifferent to those whom they should succor, and selfish in themselves. judgment is passed.
 Wherever the spirit of Christ is, there the people gather; there sentence is passed: there the reward IS. It is the capacity of the Judge to see and know as as we are thoroughly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
LOBBY PROBERS TAKE
 UP FREE TOLLS REPEAL
Inquiry as to Efforts to Thwart Presi-
 dents Wishes.

Washington. March 12.-Renewal of inquiry by the senate lobby investi- gating committee today turned toward reports that there is organized oppo- sition in Washington, backed by in fuential forces, against the proposed repeal of the tolls exemption provision of the Panama canal act. Today the committee examined Clarence w. De Knight a Washington lawyer, who admitted activity on behalf of his con cerns in favor of tolls exemption when the bill was passed, but flatly denied knowledge of any lobbying efforts to prevent passage of the repeal bill. To- night the committee. at the direction of Chairman Overman, issued a sub poena for pr. James Brown Scott, sec retary for the Carnegie endowment for international peace, whose name enter ed into the spirited debate in eXecu- tive session of the senate several weeks ago between Senators Root and O'Gorman of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
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 Every Thursday, Friday ana Satur- day 2s7 Main St, Room Is, second n,ssst, Norwich. mar12d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
MAKES OFFER TO
 NORWICH LODGE OF ELkS.
G. ". Carroll Will Present Big Fiuted
 ceiun1ns iron. Slater Mansion,

In connection with the proposed addi- ton to be built by Norwich lodge of Flks to their home on Main street. George W. Carroll has made an offer to present to the lodge the big huted columns and other parts of the main entrance that came from the Slater mansion on Broadway. They could be 1lsed for an entrance on the Park street side of the Elks home. and would correspond to the Main street en- trance.
 There would be g. certain fitness in xeeing the columns from the Slater mansion on Broadway incorporated in to the E:Iks home on Main street, as this building was the old Slater resi- tence in tn days when East Main street WAS considered the finest resi- Aant1Aa site in the city,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
MOROCCO HIT BY A
 VIOLENT HURRICANE
Italian Steamer Total Wreck-Fish-
 ing Boats Sunk.

MelilIa. Morocco, March 12.-A hur- ricane of unparalleled violence today did enormous damage to the port of Melllla and shipping. The Italian steameF~Leonardo was torn away from her moorings and dashed against the Mole and now lies in such a critical position that it is feared she will be a total loss
 A tug caught by a terrific wave was also hurled against the Mole and smashed while r fishing boats, launches and other craft in the harbor were sunk. There was no Joss of life
 The Spanish cruiser Infanta Isa- bella, which was in port, escaped prob able serious damage by putting hur- riedly to sea.
 Great anxiety is felt over the fate of a German steamer which was last seen trying to beat her way to sea through the dangerous passage off Marchia.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
PARDoNED PRISONER
 FACES MURDER CHARGE
St. Louis Police Want Man Released
 by Governor Pothier.

Providence, R. l., March 12.-Arthur G. Webster, pardoned by Governor Pothier and the senate yesterday af- ter having served 16 years of a 25 year sentence in connection with the fla nous Portsmouth carbarn robbery, was held in the state prison today by the attorney general at the request of the St. Louis police. It is said he is wanted in St. Louis on an indictment charging him with the murder of a policeman. After the pardon had been granted yesterday Chief of Detectives Constant S Horton. telegraphed the St. Louis police and today received this reply:
 Arrest and hold Arthur G. Web ster, alias St. Paul Tip. Will send after him with necessary papers. c. G. Gillespy, acting chief of police"
 Webster also has hanging over him two additional indictments for the same offense. He was found guilty on three charges but was only sen fenced on one.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13

place of the chickadees with school children. The authorities are offering 1o cents hundred for the egg clus ters, and bright eyed active boys are reaping the harvest. In fact, at first the harvest bade fair to overwheln the paymasters. It was thought that $50 or so would cover the first weeks payment, but more than three times that sum was needed, and there was a great sourrying for funds to keep the army paid. There can be no doubt, however of the value of this work A dozen or fifteen years ago we were swamped with the tent caterpillar in the same way as last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
A "Truce of God" CaIIsd

New York. March 12-A procIama- ton calling for g. truce of God'' throughout Christendom was adopted here today by the American commits sion of the suggested worlds confer ence on faith and order. Protestant and Catholic clergymen and laymen, who were present from many cities, agreed that such a conference should be held within three or five years, in order to discuss the question of mak- ing church union more effective
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Greenwich pepo.itor. Anxious.

Greenwich Conn, March 12.-About thirty depositors of the Greenwich Savings bank, which was closed re- gently by the state bank examiners,met tonight fin the town hall, on a few hours notice, and appointed a commit tee of five to confer with the bank commissioners and learn the true state of affairs at the institution. It is gen erslly believed that the bank is sound but the depositors are anxious to know when they will get their money.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Try This Treatment for
 Removing Ugly Hairs
(HeIps to Beauty

No pain, and very little expense, Is attached to this home treatment for removing unsightly hair or fuzz from the face neck or arms: Make a thick paste with some powdered delatone and water. Spread this on the hairy surfscs and after 2 or minutes, re- move wash the skin and the hairs will have vanished. It is well to keep a small package of delatone handy to use whenever superfiuous hairs make their appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Hid Himself Because of Cancer.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 12.-The mystery surrounding the sudden dis appearance of Horace Greeley Clark in Chicago, in 1902, was solved today by his brother, Earl D. Clark. who ex- plained that the man known as Harry Harrie had planned the disappear ance" because of incurable cancer of tho face.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Eiahteen sodie. Recovered.

St. Louis March 12.-Another body was taken out of the ruins of the Mis- souri Athletic club building tonight and 1t is thought to be that of Thomas B. Shyne of St. Louis, salesman for the Underwood Typewriter company A watch, other jewelry and letters found near the body helped in the Identification This was the eighth body found today and the eighteenth to have been recovered from the ruins since the fire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13

Pepsin. Mir. Dey considers it the right laxative for young and old and has found none better for young children.
 The use of Dr. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will teach you to avoid ca thartics, salts and pills as they are too harsh for the majority and their effect is only temporary. Syrup Pepsin brings permanent results, and it can be conveniently obtained of any near by druggist at fiftycents and one dol lar bottle. Results are always guar anteed or money will be refunded.
 Families wishing to try free sam pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by addressing Dr. W. E. Caldwell, 419 Washington St, Monticello. III. A postal card with your name and ad- dress on 1t will do.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Active Training At Trinity.

Hartford, Conn. March 12-Active training for the Trinity College base ball team is now under way in the cage, under the direction of Coach Jimmy Burns, and the propects for a strong nine are exceedingly good, it was said today. Many of the veterans of last years strong team are still in college.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13

, STETSON & YOUNG Carpenters and Builders
 Best work and materials at Eisat prices. by skilled labor.
 Teiephona 5o MEST MAIN ST
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-27
BITS OF NEWS

New terminal suggested for Dear
born station. Place called nuisance.
Harry A. Lipsky, member of Board
of Education, witness in school site
quiz. Lipsky admitted SABBATH sup
port. &c.
Officers and collectors of defunct
United Police subpoenaed before
grand jury. Must tell what happened
to $66, 900 ''slush" fund. -..-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-27

"Just think of a judge: of this
mighty tribunal carrying about his
person blank warrants to be issued at
random and at midnight!
Eve voted for the original act be-
cause we were told that the court
would be benefit and blessing to the
poor man, that it would be the poor
mans court. Today many among
US claim that it has developed in
practice into the poor mans tor
mentor and tyrant. Shall it now be-
come our overload by our own votes?
l trust not. --.r -~
Let taxpayers beware. The pro-
posed act will develop new army of
conservators of the peace which will
be at the beck and call of their SUI
periors and ready and willing to abb
sorb not only all of the fees and fines
collected from unfortunates or law
breakers, but a much larger slice of
the corporate funds Of the city of
Chicago than at present"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-27
EXPECT TROUBLE IN ToLEDo'S
THREE-CENT FARE FIGHT

Toledo, March 27.-U. S. Marshal
Lapp, with a force of deputies, is to
arrive here this afternoon to take
charge of the situation arising out of
threats by citizens to ride on street
cars for three-cent fares, after mid
night, by force, if necessary.
At that hour all Toledo Rail-Light
Company franchises expire and an
"all-day three-cent fare" ordinance
passed by the city council becomes
effective. Pending decision of the
street car company's application for
a federal court injunction its officials
refuse to yield. ....-.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-27


cure in their persons, houses, papers
and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be
violated; and no warrant shall issue
without probable cause, supported by
affidavit, particularly describing the
place to be searched and the persons
and things to be seized.
mo person shall be held to answer
for a criminal offense, unless on in
dictment of a grand jury, except in
cases in which the punishment is by
fine, or Imprisonment otherwise than
in the penitentiary, in cases of i'm
parchment and in cases arising in the
army and navy, or in the militia, etc.:
Provided, that the grand jury may be
abolished by law in all cases.
"a frequent recurrence to the fun
damental principles of civil govern
ment is absolutely necessary to pre-
serve the blessings of liberty"
If the people satisfy Harry Olson's
ambition and pass this law the Bill
of Rights" will be void and citizen
grabbed on the street by a police Of
ficer without a warrant and have final
judgment passed on him the next
morning, according to Michels.
Under Olson's plan the Municipal
Court would have final say on all
cases except murder and treason.
Never, in the history of the great
state of Illinois, has there been such
urgent need to arise in defense of
civil liberty as exists today in cosmo-
politan Chicago" says Michels. 1.-THE
general assembly has not by general
law abolished the grand jury in all
criminal cases, and yet this act at
tempts to do so for the city of Chi
cago in so far as the Municipal Court
is concerned -.--a
The ostracism in ancient Athens
was mild compared with the powers
conferred under this proposed law
upon an individual Judge of this court |
10 T. =,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02
CHAPTER XVII.
Shall the secret Be Told?

0fidf NNtV - ~ ~
Fran had expected Robert Clinton's
return in four or five days, as had Grace
sNoir, but secrets that have beer bur.
lied for many years are not picked up
in a day. However, had the chairman
of the school-board returned the day
after his departure, Abbott Ashton
would have met him at the station
Twice, in the opinion of Fran, the
young man had failed her by allow
ing Grace's mind to flash to impor-
tant discoveries along the path of his
insulated remarks about the weather.
This third test was more equal, since
he was to deal with no Grace fyoir-
merely with q man.
AS Littleburg had only one railroad,
and 1t a branch" 1t was not difficult
to meet every train; moreover, Miss
Eapphira's hasty notes from her
brother kept Abbott advised. At first,
Miss Sapphire said, "It will be a
week." later-"Then day more-and
the business left like thisi" Then
cam the final bulletin: IT may come
tomorrow. Look for me when you see
me-"
What the secret was that Abbott
must prevent Clinton from divulging,
ne did not care to guess; doubtless
the picture Of Gregory's past, with its
face to the wall, might be inscribed,
sSome other woman" For surely
Grace Noir was some other woman.
With these thoughts, Abbott met the
evening train, to see Robert Clinton
hastily emerge from the solitude he
had endured in the midst of many.
Robert was in no pacific mood, and
when he found himself almost in the
arms of Abbott, his greeting was bois-
ferrous because impatient at being
stopped. Abbott, knowing that Robert
was not ordinarily ELUSIVE, thought,
'He has the secret"
Robert shook hands without delay
Ing progress toward the waiting hack,
bearing Abbott along on waves of
greeting.
But surely you are not going to
ride!" Abbott expostulated-
"Business-very pressing-see you
later"
But have business with you, Mr..
Clinton. that can't wait. Come, walk
with me to town and I'll explain; it'll
delay o only a few minutes"
Like a FESTIVE horse on finding him
self restrained, Robert Clinton lifted q
Deg without advancing. "Oh, very
we'll" he agreed. Tn fact, I've some
thing important for you. old fellow.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02
CHAPTER XVIII.
Just Thirty Minutes.

During the week spent by Robert
Clinton in search of Fran's l~ife-secret,
a consciousness of his absence and its
Gregory's brain. What a hooking ia
tality, that it should have been Grace
to send Robert on his terrible Grand
an errand which must result in ruini
Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when
it became known how she had becn de-
ceived; Fran would be pitied because
she was a disowned daughter; Grace
would be pitied for trusting in the in
tekrity Of hef employer-but Gregory,
who OF eli men needed pity most,
would be utterly despised. He did not
think of himself alone, but of his works
of charity-they. too, would fall, in his
disgrace, and Walnut Street church
even religion itse1f-would be dis
credited because of an exposure that
could avail nothing.
Gregory had been too long proclaim
ing the living God not to feel Him as
felt a ~shuddering fear that could sug-
gest no relief but Precipitation. He as
well as Abbott Ashton had kept him.
self informed Of Roberts movements
as far as they were known to Miss
Sapphire. hence the day of Roberts
return found his thought of atonement
at its most frenzied stage.
AS evening wore on, he made up his
mind to the fatal step.
Before Robert could oppose him.
Gregory would confess. Now that
the last hour had come. he sought his
wife, Keeling like a sick man as he
descended the hall stairs.
Mrs. Gregory was 70 1y playing an
old hymn, when he discovered her
presence In the brilliantly lighted par
Tor. Grace was expecting a visit from
Clinton and had made the room cheer
full for his coming. and Mrs. Gregory,
looking in and finding no one present.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02

CHAPTER II-She repairs thither in
search of him, laughs during the service
and Is asked to leave.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02

ert produced a sound wnicn ne expect
ed to pass as laughter. $50 that's
what you wanted to tell me, is it? Do.
you know what the secret is?"
81 do not. But you mustn't tell it."
However, that's what I'm going to
do, as soon as l reach that door
take your hand off, man. my blood's
up, by Georgel Can't you see my
blood's up? It's a-boiling. that's what
it's doing! So all you want is to
ask me not to tell that secret?"
Not exactly all"
well, well-quick! What else?"
ITO see that you don't tell it,"
How do you mean to see that
don't tell it?"
"You will listen to reason, Bob
said Abbott pe%rsuasiyely.
mo, l won'tl" cried Robert mot
me! No, sirl I'm going to tell this
minute"
you shall neti" said Abbott; In a
lower and more compelling tone. His
manner was so absolute. that Robert
Clinton, who had forced his way al
most to the porch-steps, was slightly
moved.
See here, Abbott-sayl Fran knows
all about it, and you pretend to think
q good deal of her. Well, it's to her
interests for the whole affair to be
laid open to the world"
81 think SO much of Fran" was the
low and earnest rejoinder, that If I
were better fixed, I'd ask her to marry
me without a moments delay. And I
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02

think enough of her, not to ask her
to marry me, until l have a good po-
sition. Now it was Fran who asked
me to see that you didn't betray the
secret. And l think SO much of her,
hat I'm going to see that you don'ti"
For a moment Clinton was silent;
then he said in desperation: Where
is your nice dark alley? Come on,
then, let's get in i'll"
When they were safe from Interrupt
ton, Clinton resumed: you tell me
that Fran wants that secret kept? I'd
think she'd want it told everywhere.
This secret is nothing at all but the
wrong that was done Fran and her
mother. And since you are so frank
about how you like Fran, I'll follow
suit and say that ! have asked Grace
Noir to marry me, and | know I'll
stand a better show by getting her
out of the hypnotic spell of that mis-
cradle scoundrel who poses as a bleat-
ing sheep"
Abbott interrupted: "The wrong
done Fran? How do you mean?"
why, man, that-that hypocrite in
wool, that weed that infests the
ground, that"
I'm short, Mr.. Gregory? But what
about the wrong done Franz"
"Ain't l telling you? That worm
eaten pillar of the church that's made
me lose so much faith in religion that
| amt got enough left worth the post
age stamp to mail it back to the re-
vival meeting where 1t came from
For heavens sake, Bob, tell me
what wrong Mr.. Gregory did Franz"
Didn't he marry Fran's mother
when he was a college chap in Spring
field, and then desert her? Didn't he
marry again, although his first wife
Fran's mother-was living, and hadn't
been divorced? Don't he refuse to &C
knowledge Fran as his daughter, max
ing her pass herself off as the daugh-
ter of some old college chum? That's
what he did, your choir-leaderl I'd
like to see that baton of his laid over
his back; I'd like to lay it, myself"
It was impossible for Abbott to re-
eeive all this as a whole; he took up
| IL 4GfCAntA9AB OAO at q A1O AZ ~
possible that Fran Is Mr.. Gregory's
daughter"
"Oh, she's his. all right, only child
OF his only legal wife-that's why she
came, thinking her father would do
the right thing. him that's always
praying to be guided Alright, and balk-
ing whenever the halter's pulled
straight"
Then" Abbott stamfnsred, MRS.
Gregory is . )"
"Yap; is with a question mark. But
there's n thing she isn't; she isn't
the legal wife of this pirate what's
always a-preying upon the consciences
OF folks that thinks they're worse than
him."
"As for Mr.. Gregory" Abbott began
sternly-
Robert pursued the name with a
vigorous expletive, and growled, zone
thing, Mr.. Gregory has done for me,
he's opened the f~ood-gates that have
been SO long d~ammed-yes, l say
damned say"
Bob" Abbott exclaimed. don't you
understand Fran's object in keeping
the secret? It's OF o Of Mrs.
Gregory. If she finds it out-that she's
not legally married-don't you see?
OF course 1t would be to Fran's In
terests-bless her heart! What a.
what a Nonpareili"
"'Tain't natural" returned Clinton.
for any girl to consult the interests
of a woman that's s~uppIanted her
mother. No. Fran's afraid to have it
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-01-02

same silent attitude when Grace Noir
came In from the hall.
Grace turned up the lights, and then
-"Oh!" 1t was impossible to prevent
an unpleasant compression Of the
mouth at discovering Gregory SO near
his wife. "Am / In the way? l am
looking for company, and l heard the
doorbell-please excuse mel" she add
ed, biting off the words.
"Of course you are not in the way"
Ito Be ContInued.)