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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Jurors Wera Excused.
NEW LONDON soUA5RLE
 OVER FIRE APPARATUS.
injunction Case Was Heard by Judge Characterization Reserved.

Tn the superior court here Wednes- day morning Judge Greene heard the arguments in the injunction: suit of Alderman Thomas F. Grasan of New London against Mayor Mahan of that city and several members of the fire committee asking that they be re- strained from purchasing a La France automobile fire fighting apparatus. The judge took the papers. reserving his decision.
 Attorney Frank L. Mcclure, who ap- peared for Alderman Gragan, made a general statement to the court. He told of the tie vote at the April ses- sion of the court of common council and of the dissolving of the tie by the mayors vote. He denied that the charter gave the mayor the right to vote in the council. He then told of the vote taken at the May session, which stood to in favor of buying the La France, the mayor not having voted at that time.
 He contended that no appropriation had been made for the purchase of such fire apparatus, and that without such action on the part Of a city meet ing that it was unlawful to make the purchase. He quoted from the statut s in defense of his position.
 Attorney Charles B. WhittIesey, who appeared for the city, declared that it was not necessary to make a. specific appropriation. That it was under stood that the lump sum named was intended to cover the purchase of a truck. City Treasurer Fitch L. Com stock stated that there was a balance on hand of $17,7o7 of the appropria- tion for the fire department, although the year is half gone.
 City Clerk Harry H. Adams read the list of appropriations for several years and the records of the council in re- latfon to appropriations. The record showed that on two occasions a special appropriation had been asked for a definite purpose.
 Alderman Richard M. Crockett testi- fled that he had served seven years in the common council He produced a contract with the La France company. to purchase 8 truck for $6,500 He said 1t had been signed before an injunction had been secured. He said that the La France machine was the best made and that 1t was intended for the F. L.. Allen Hook and Ladder company.
 Alderman Thomas F. Gragan testi- fled that he had lived in New London since 1872. When he voted as a mem Der of the committee to buy a Sea- grave truck he supposed that money to pay for the machine had been ap- propriated by the city.
 MT. Mcclure argued at some length and MT. Whittlesey made a brief reply.
 Mayor Mahan was in court during the hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

The United States civil service commission has announced an exami- nation for the county of Windham, Conn, to be held at Putnam and Will limantic. Conn, on June 12, 1915, to i'll the position of rural carrier at Pon1fret Center, Conn, and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other postofices in the above mentioned county The, examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually doniciled in the territory of a postoffice in the county and who meet the other requirements set forth in form No. 1977. This form and ap- plication blanks may be obtained from the offices mentioned above or from the United States civil service com mission at Washington, D. c. AppI- cations should be forwarded to the commission at Washington at the ear- Hest practical date.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
FRANK ROE GIVEN JAIL TERM
Admitted His Guilt in Superior cour-Sentenee is Three Months-Wlliam Mitchell of Groton Must Furnish Bond or Go to Jal-Nine Jurors Were Excused by Judge Shumway.

In the superior court at New Lon don Wednesday afternoon Prank Roe of that city changed his plea of not sentenced by Judge Shiimway to three months in jail. Attorney John c. Geary spoke in Roes' behalf. saying that he had been a resident of New London for nearly 20 years and during all that period had been in the employ of one man. He said that this unfor- tunate affair was the first misstep Roe had made.
 Bends CT Jail.
 William Mitchell of Grotor. who pleaded guilty Wedn 1sdRy morning to non-support of his children, was sen- fenced to three months in jail. Judge Shumway. told him that if he could secure a bond in the sum of $200 that he would. support his children, he would be discharged from custody.
 NoIIe Was Entered.
 State Attorney Hull informed the against Frank Spencer of New Lon don, charged with assault with intent to kill Thomas Carney at New Lon don on March 3lst, was not in his opinion sufficient to warrant conviction and requested a nolle, which was granted.
 For Ncn-SuPPort.
 Frederick A. Gay Of this city, charged with nQn- support of his wife and children. pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to six months in jail, with the alternative of furnishing a bond for $500 to support his family, in which event he would be discharged.
 Michael Kissel of thls city pleaded not guilty to charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Attorney Daniel NJ. Cronin was assigned as counsel for KisseL Kissel is the man accused of working the scheme by which he went into stores, ordered a large bill to be sent 0. o. D., and then took part of the order with him. When the goods were delivered where di- rected no one was found who knew anything about the order.
 Jurors Were Excused.
 Many jurors desired to be excused from serving when court came in in the morning. Judge Milton 4. Shun- way, who arrived at Il o'clock, con- ferred with all the taiesnen in his private room. When court convened, shortly after noon, Judge Shumway announced that nine of the jurors had
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presented acceptable reasons and were excused for the-tsrm.
 They were Clark R. Whaley, Ben- iaanin H. Lee. and George H. Scott of New London, James ". Pollard and Albert O. Roach of Groton, Walter W. Woodward of Montville. Lyman H. Richards and J. Kellogg Hall of Led- yard and Edwin C. Plimpton of Lyme. Lyme was reported. leaving but l4 jurors on the list. More talesmen were to be summoned "Wednesday af- terpocn.
 k Attorney Allyn Brown of this city asked for a reduction from $5,000 to S2,500 of the bond in the case of John Hull concurred in the request and also asked for a continuance until Septem- Der, so that further evidence might be obtained. Both requests were granted. Bare is accused of getting I.100 under false pretenses from MT. and Mrs Ed-
 Ralph Ricardino of Norwich, charged with forging check, was surrendered by his bondsnen.
 Character Dispositions to Come.
 The case against Edward LaDuca. Central Vermont engineer, charged with indecent assault upon three boys at East New London. was called, but on motion of his counsel time was giv- en until the next, day for obtaining dispositions as to LaDuca's character from Brattleboro, where he has a res- idence.
 Clayton Lewis and Henry Desoria, charged with the theft of fowl at Boz rah, were arraigued. States Attorney Hull said that Lewis was a drug user and was now at liberty on bail. He had improved in conduct since his ar rest. Henry Desrosia is a boy. The latter pleaded guilty and was placed in the care of Turnkey Oscar H. Main. who has befriended the boy and be- came surety on his bond. Desrosia was sentenced to eight months in jail, but the execution Of the judgment was suspended.
 Charged with Sisamy.
 George Dyer. alias George Brainard, charged with bigamy in marrying Laura Etta Wood. in Athol, Mass, and later becoming the husband of Sadie J. Bennett at Hartford with whom he lived in New London, pleaded not guilty. Rodericl1 Douglass was assign ed as counsel in the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
TEA GIVEN FOR
 LADIES' AID SOCIETY
At Home of Mrs. C. w. Worthinston on
 Hedge Avenue.

Eighteen were present at the society tea given by. Mrs. c. W. Worthington to the members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety Of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church at her home, No. 29 Hedge ave- nue, Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. The color scheme was pink and white. In the center of the prettily decorated table was handsome May basket and at each cover was a pink napkin. Sandwiches. fancy cookies, and tea were served, Mrs. Charles Barnes and Mrs. George Botham assisting Mrs. Worthington.
 during the afternoon Mrs. William w, Ives presented Mrs. Worthinston a handsome May basket in behalf of the society. The ladies sewed on towels and other articles during the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
BLACK HALL RECTOR
 ANNOUNCED REsioMArloN
5sfers Meeting of New Lnndep Arsh- deaecnry--Geins te New York as Curate.

Twenty-dve members were present at the May meeting of the New London Archdeaccnry held on Tuesday in the St. James Episcopal church in New London. Those prasent included all of the Episcopal clergy in this city with the treasurer. 4. T. Sullivan.
 Holy communion was celebrated at II o'clock, Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown officiating. assisted by Rev. P: M. Ker- ridge, rector of St. James church.
 At 12.30 o'clock the Woman's aux Hilary of the church served a bountt- ful luncheon. The business meeting was held at 2 o'clock. The annual reports of the missionaries and rec tors of aided parishes were presented and Archdeacon Brown gave a gen. eral report of the work during the year. Appropria tions to missions and aided parishes were recommended for action at the annual meeting in June.
 An interesting address on missions was given by Rev. John N Lewie. rector of St. Johns church. Water bury, vice president of the diocesan committee. It was decided that the annual meeting of the archdeaconry be held at Trinity church, Norwich, on June Is.
 Rev. E. F. Ferris. Jr, of Black Hall. announced his resignation, to take place on June l. He is to go to St. MichaePs church. New York, as curate. A vote. of regret at his withdrawal from the archdeaconry was passed. At the close of the meeting there was an organ recital on the new Plant memorial organ.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
WILL BRING BACK M'MILLAN POLAR EXPEDITION Scientists Have Been in Arctic Region
 for Two Xears.

Capt George Conner of East Had dam, who is we'll known here, is to accompany a party to the Arctic this summer for the purpose of assisting in the bringing of the McMillan expe- dition of scientists. Captain Conner iean Museum of Natural History and will act in the advisory capacity of Arctic pilot.
 Donald McAdillan and a party of six scientists started two years ago to ex- plore and survey Crocker Land, which, expedition saw in 1906. The ship in which the party went to the Arctic came out with word relayed from the party that no such land could be found with the prospects that the party would complete it's collection of data picked up by a. relief ship this sum- mer.
 This expedition was being planned at the time George Borup of Yale and S. Wfnship Case of this city lost their lives by the capsizing of a canoe of who had been an assistant to Com mander Peary, planned to go with Me- Milan. who had been in an expedi- ton with Peary.
 Captain Conner has had varied ex- perienca in the Arctic and Hudson Bay sections especially. His last ex- petition from New London was in schooner A. T. Clifford, which is fitting out now at New Bedford for a sealing trip to Hudson Bay.
 The new expedition will start in July from Battle Harbor, Labrador. whence Peary sent word of his discovery ot the pole. It will leave about July in the auxiliary schooner George T. ClNett of the fleet maintained by Dr. Grenfel, the Arctic missionary. Cap tain Pickles will be master of the FCluett with Captain Conner pilot and observer
 The Cluett's party expects to meet the McMillan expedition at Etah, Greenland, and to return to New York during September.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
DIED

Sarah E.. widow of Charles J. Rogers.
 Funeral services at residence of her sister, Mrs. Luella R. Carr. 30 Sher- man street: Thursday afternoon, May 1915, Jeremiah o'sullivan. aged 65 years.
 o- rom his fpi residence. 45 Maple pie avenas @ Services at St. Joseph's church at 10 cemsterv SS1oSs lRtHfmenl WilTimantic an St. 'osepns HYDE = In East Norwich. May {. George M. Hyde, in the roth year of his age.r
 Funeral service at his late residence, Friday afternoon, May 2, at 8 BENHAM-In New London, May 5, 1915. Jennie E. Jerome, wife of w. H. Benham. in her 45th year. HAvENs-In East Lyme, May 4, 1915, Alfred w Ravens, aged 72 years. KELLOGG-In Waterbury May 4, 1915, fdg9 nes Lqst LisoW 9sRsr af en gtephes Rel Rel logg, aged S6 years. CRANDALL-In- Westerly. R. T., May I. 1915, Mrs; sarah A, wife of Dan- PR1CE-In Ashaway. R. I; May 3, 1915. Joseph D. Price. aged 54 years. SANDERs--Killed in battle. Richard IbngersoIl; son of J. Harris and Marie the late J. IngersolI Day5. BENJAMIN-In Norwich, May 4, 1915, Emma Benjamin. aged 73 years. Fun eral services will be held at her late home, 267 Central avenue, Fri day, May 2, at ?. m. Burial in Maplewood cemetery. POLLOCK-In Preston, May 5, 1915, Martha Baldwin Pollock, in the 76th year of her age.
 Funeral from the residence ot her son, pr. H. M. Pollock, Friday afternoon, green cemetery, Newark, N. J. Kindly omit flowers. BENAC-In Taftville, May 5, Hubert Benac, aged 6S years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Manager John Benoit of the local team. who is trying to form q Sum day baseball league. called for a meet ing Wednesday evening. but as several of the teams backed out at the last minute it was. necessary to postpone the meeting. Manager Benoit received word from Plainfeld and Moosup that they would be unable to send repre- sentatives and the Sachems have de- cided not to enter the league, as they expect to bring some of the fastest teams in the state to their diamond and think that there will be more money in playing independent ball. Manager Benoit is not at all discour- aged at this setback, but says he will put the league through. He will call another meeting next week and will invite the Nationals of Norwich to enter. Baltic and Willimantic are in strong for the league.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Ladies' Aid Society Met with Mrs. L. o. Potter Wednesday Evening District Notes.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Greeneville Congregational church held their May meeting at the home of Mrs. L. O. Potter of Central avenue with @n attendance of twenty-five members and the meeting was led by the president, Mrs. Janet Lathrop.
 The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were read and accepted, show ing that the society is in very four ishing condition.
 The ladies made plans for a. sup per to be held in June. After the bus mess meeting a social hour was spent and ice, cream, cake and coffee were served by the hostess. The June meet ing will be held at the home Of the president, Mrs. Janet Lathrop of Bos- well avenus.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Call for Fire Department.

The autochemical from the central station and the chemical company from the West Side station were called out on Thursday afternoon for a brush ire at the end of Ward street and on Wednesday afternoon a chimney fire in the house at the corner of High and Mt. Pleasant streets. The house is owned by J. c. E. Leach.
 These made three calls for the month of May so far.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Wild runaors of finding a chest of silver buried on the Wallace Perkins farm at Gales Ferry during the rag ing of a barn on that place, were floating on Wednesday. The Perkins farm was recently purchased by Dr. E. P. Douglass of Groton. who had the barn removed.
 During the raging process several silver forks and knives and one or two silver cups, the. whole valued at not over $6 to $s, were found, wrapped in a piece of newspaper. In a short time these had been changed by rumor into the more valuable find of a chest of silver. Dr. Douglass stated that the articles bore the appearance of goods thrown away as of no value.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Annual Roll caIi on May 12.

The Ladies' Society of the Federated church held their May meeting at the home of Mrs. William Lund. A large number were present and much inter est prevailed throughout the meeting. Plans were made for the annual roll call and business meeting to be held May 12. Mrs. Lund served a dainty lunch, assisted by Mrs. George How ard. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. James Spicer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Local Team Will Complain.

It is reported that the Taftville soc- Ger football team will hand in a com plaint to the state secretary in charge of the state cup competition because of the fact that New Britain players are unable to account for a certain number of tickets that were sold.
 George Campbell and daughter, Helen Campbell, were Sunday guests of MT. CampbelPs parents. MT, and Mrs. Edward Campbell, of Old Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Tom Reilly Special Revenue celI.e.o,

Former Congressnaan Thomas L.. Reilly of Meriden has been appointed special internal revenue agent for the territory of Connecticut and Rhode Island. He will commence his new duties next week, with headquarters at Hartford. Annoupcement to this ef- feet was received on Tuesday by MT. Reilly from Secretary McAdoo.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Charged with Bigany.
OVER ss,ooo TOWARDS
 CONNECTICUT FOOD SHIP.
To Give Aid to the 5eIeians Who Are
 Destitute.

The invasion of Belgium caused a great wave of sympathy to sweep over the. United, States. This was accom- panied by a generous response from all parts of the country, and without doubt hundreds of thousands of lives were saved by the gifts Of the generous people of this and other states. In several Connecticut cities funds were started. and in at least three of them Waterbury, Willimantic and Hart ford-the totals climbed above the thousand dollar mark. At the same time. in these and other centers, wom- en's committees made clothes and raised money to purchase supplies for the relief of the sufferers.
 Unfortunately, the need has turned out to be or continuing nature. The war, instead of a short affair, has dragged along for nine weary months, and the end is not in sight. Mean while no food can enter Belgium ex- cept through the commission for relief in Belgium. Therefore, unless Amer ica is now to let starve those whom she has saved thus far, generosity must be added to generosity. It is a crisis that calls for strong hearts and much self sacrifice.
 The Connecticut food ship for Bel gium is a concerted statewide effort to help, and such busy men as Gov ernor Holconnb and former Governors Baldwin and Weeks are putting their shoulders to the wheel. It is realized that, while much has been done, much remains to be done.
 Since the last list of contributors was published additional sums have been received aggregating over $2, 500. In order to reach $100. .00o, however, large donations are needed and appeals for them have been sent out. But it is equally certain that the completion of the project calls also for multitude of smaller gifts. All alike will be gratefully received on behalf of the committee by the state treasurer, Charles c. Russ, Hartford Trust com pany, Hartford.
 Following is a. list of gifts and pledges reported to date:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Entertained Freneh cIaas.

Miss V. R. Crocsser entertained the French class from the Academy at afternoon tea Wednesday at her home on PecRs corner. The invitations and their acceptances were written in French A pleasant social hour was spent,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Dwight Davis of Providence street organist at the Federated church played at the Trading Cove church Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Announcement is made to Episcopa- Han students of the foundation at the Berkeley Divinity school of a fellow ship or. scholarship with the privilege of graduate study" by the gift of $10,- 900 from Mrs. Susan M Watson, wife of the late Rev. John Henry Watson, a graduate of the school in the class of 1871.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
To Play St. Patriek,s.

St. Mary's baseball team will play St. Patricks nine next week Thurs day, after school This is one of the big games of the season for both teams and red hot contest is looked forward to.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Noah Rogers of Boston was a re- cent caller here.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Sang at Trading Cove.

Members of the Federated church choir sang at the Trading cove church Tuesday evening". .
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Treas&e Find Wa. Only Rumor.

c. H. Haughton is the guest of North Main street friends for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Miss Mildred Card is i'll at her home on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

WHEN YOU WANT co put your bus. mess before the public, there is no yertising Soluunns or The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

William T. Delaney has accepted a position in the cloth inspection rooms of the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
TAFTvMLE

League Meeting Pestpened-Was to Have Been Held "Wednesday Evening but Several of the Teams Backed Out--Personals.s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Arthur Newton has returned to work after recovering from an attack of the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Personals and eNtes

Hector Gaucher has severed his con. nection with the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Iula, nToon ana rides.
GREE.NEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

Archbishop ouisIey Stricken With
 Brisht's Disease.
 Washington, May 5.-James Edward Quigley. Catholic archbishop of Chi cago, was stricken with an attack of acute Bright's disease here today. He was removed later to Georgetown University hospital, where his condi- ton is reported to be critical.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06

THE WEATHER.
 @
 Fereoask fer Today. For Southern New, England: Fair Thursday; Friday partly cloudy. Predictions from the New York Her. aid: On Thursday 1t will be mostly fair with slowly rising temperatures and fresh northwest to westerly winds. The outlook for Friday is generally fair and slightly warmer.
 Observations In Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday,:
 Ther. Bar. ,s a m. '................'. z4ss Ss.SS ss sS Highest 56, lowest AS.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Local rains.
 Wednesdays weather: Rain, south east wind changing to southwest and clearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Hartford Hebrew Bakers Strike End

Hartford, Conn, May 5.-The strike of P Hebrew bakers, which has been in progress since last Sunday, was de- clared off tonight, the strikers accept ing a new scale of kages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-06
Rural Carrier Exanination.

Total ................ $9,4