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Testimony Of q PerJsrer.

The opening days of the commits
sion's sittings were devoted TO testi-
mony to prove that a conspiracy TO
assassinate Lincoln was entered into
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NAVAL ORDERS.

MOVEMENTS OF VESSEL.
Barn. arrived at Ccbu, Philippine Islands. Nav
!. Chauncey arrived al Cehu. Philippine Islands.
Nav I: Mars arrived San Diego. NAV !: Mars
sailed for MazAtIan MAY |: Chattanooga arrived
at Manzanillo. April %; Chattanooga sailed fn'
Mazstlan April 20: Denver arrived San Diego.
NAV |: BrIrrs arrived at Vera Cruz April 70
Potomac arrived at Cristohal MAJ i fruteIs arrived
at Balboa MAY |; Prutcus sailed for Hampton
Roads. NAV !: Mayfowcr arrived az Washington.
May }: Wilmington called for Canton, MAJ
Hector sailed for I;usm April n
NOTES.
The Marietta placed in full CoulmIS-r"u a.
New York yard. May I. 1915.
The BROOKLYN. nov al Boston. ha, hcen designated
a. the relief Of the Saratoga flagship 1t the
Asistic Fleet.
The Nicholson the Philadelphia yard
has tcen ordered pr'cecd when ready for 50
TO Newport shake down. Upon arrival -
Newport the Nicholson will bc assigned TO dT.
with the TORPEDO F1otills. Atlantic Fleet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Box and Mr..
Cary William Box, of Phila delpha, have
arrived at the Shoreham.
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| history of the Great Conspiracy tria!
may iudSc-f0r dispa ssionate study. In
the cool. clear light of half century.
shows that the Great Conspiracy was
| a myth.
Men Named as Morderers.
The military commission chosen to
prove the existence OF the great con-
spracy and try the so-called Lincoln
Consiprators. was composed OF nine Off
GERS. as follows: Mai. Gen. David Hun
ter. L. 5. e.. an old army officer: Mai.
, Gen. Lew Wallace. L. s. V: Brevet
Maj. Gen. August V. Kautz. l.. s V:
Brig. Gen. Albion p. Howe. L. 9. v:
Brig. Gen. Robert :. Foster. L. S. ":
Brevet Brig. Gen. James A. Ekin. L. S.
v: Brig. Gen. Thomas NJ. Harris. L. 8
V: Brevet Col. c. II. Tompkins. L. :.
A.: Lieut.. Col. David r. Clendenin,
Eighth Illinois Cavalry
The governments case was in the
hands of Brig. Gen. Joseph Holt. judge
advocate OF the army. assisted by Hon.
John A. Bingham. Representative from
Ohio. who was an experienced criminal
lawyer-officer assigned to the case by
the War Department because OF expert
ence gained in a treason trial at In
diana polls. that had been held to prove
the existence OF conspiracy to estab iish
a Northwestern Confederacy.
The scope OF the governments case
was indicated by the charge on which
the prisoners were arraigned:
For maliciously. unlawfully and traito-
riously. and in aid OF the existing armec
| rebellion against the United States Of
America combining. confederating
and conspiring together with one John
II. Surratt John Wilkes Booth, Jeffer-
son Davis. George y. Sanders Beverly
Tucker Jacob Thompson. William c.
Cleary. Clement c. Clay. George Harper.
George Young. and others unknown. to
kill and murder Abraham Lin
coin. President: Andrew johnson. Vice
President: William H. Seward. Secretary
of State. and Gen. L. s. Grant.
The persons named after Jefferson
Davis were Confederate agents in Cam
ada or their employees. They and Mr.
Davis were further charged, with Booth
and Surratt with 'maliciously. unla~.
fully and traitoriously numbering Lin
coin. ASA UltinE Secretary Seward with
intent to kill. and lying in wait with in
tent to kill and murder Vice President
Johnson and Gen. Grant. IThe latter
left Washington seven hours before Lin
coin was shot.
The charge specified that these acts
took place within the fortified and III
trenched lines Of Washington: the trial
of the case before military tribunal
being thus justified.
Testimony Of PerJsrer.
sion's sittings were devoted to testi-
assassinate Lincoln was entered into
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SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM FACE FoUR.

rev and DR. Thomas r.. Neill. of Blue
mont Va. and Melvin c. Hazen. of
NCkesyille Va. All Of the Edward
r.. Mclean entries consisting principally
Of hunters. were schooled at the grounds
yesterday.
IL WAS announced that entries had been
made in the pony class by Mrs. Aksel
Christian Preben Wichselt. who was Mrs.
Clarence Moore. of Washington The
names of the ponies are Bubble and
Nellie.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Box and Mr..
Cary William Box, of Philadelphia, have
arrived at the Shoreham.
Mr. l. u. Castle and Mrs. Castle and
Mrs. r. 3. Fuller. of Oil City, Pa. are in
interesting party of visitors to Washing
ton. who are stopping at the Ebbitt.
Mr.. and Mrs r W. SpraGue and Mr..
G. b. Hopkins. of New York, have ar
rived in Washington and are at the
Shoreham.
Among those who had boxes at Keith's
last evening for Nazimova's performance
of War Brides were Mrs. Christian
Hemmick. Mrs. Robert NJ. La Toilette.
Mrs. Chamberlain. Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
Hopkins, the Woman's Peace Party of
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CLUB WOMEN FACE STRUGGLE.
President Of District Federation TO
Re Elected Tomorrow.

The District Federation of Women :
Clubs will have lively struggle to-
morrow. il is expected. when presi-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy cheeks-Sparkiing Eyes-Most
 Women Can Have
Says pr. Edwards, a We'll Known Ohio
 Physician

Dr. r. NJ Edwards for F years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ailments. During these years he gave to his patients g. prescription made of 9 few well-lznown vegetable ingre1ti- ents mixed with olive oil, naming them Di. Edwards Olive Tablets. you will know them by their olive color.
 These tablets are wondsl'-workers on the liver and bowels, which cause a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter that ones sys- tenn collects.
 If you have pale face. sallow look, dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head aches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for 8 time and note the pleas ing results.
 Thousa nds of women, as well as men, take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets now | and then just to keep in the pink of condition.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets the successful substitute for calonlel--10c and 25c per box All druggists l The Olive Tablet Company, Colun- i bus, Q.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
BREAKACHILD'S
 COLDBY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
cLEANSES THE LITTLE LIVER AND BOWELS AND THEY
 GET WELL QUICK

When your child suffers from %T cold don't wait; give the little stomach, liver and bowels Q gentle, thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peV- ish, HstIess, pale, doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad, stomach sour, give 8 teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the clogged- d-up, consti- pated waste, sour bile and undigestsd food will gently move out Of the bow els, and you have a, well, playful child again.
 If your child coughs, snuf1es and has caught cold or is feverish or has a sore throat, give a good dose Of California Syrup of Figs to evacuate the bowels TO difference what other treatment is given.
 Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless fruit laxative" Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know 8 little given today saves 8 sick child tomor- TOW.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. Get the gen. uine, made by California, Fig Syrup Company
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL DANCE.
Day Class Conducted Enjoyable Social
 Affair.

The annual social and dance given by the students of the day class of the Norwich Commercial school was conducted with great success at Mil Jer's academy on Thursday evening where the hours from S.30 to l o'clock were pleasantly passed by the 100 at tending.
 The grand march was led by the Principal and Mrs. Louis NJ CrandaII: followed by the class president Thomas Pfeiffer with Miss Lucia Matthews and last years class pres ident, Neil Driscou with Miss Elsie Seddon.
 During the evening soprano solos were delightfully."- rendered by Miss Nellie J. Buckley, who was accom- panied by Miss May Bushnell Her numbers were I Love You, and Some where A Voice Is Calling. Later at the intermission she sang Tipperary and When You Wore A Tulip.
 Ice cream and cake were served.
 The class officers are T. Pfeiffer. president; Miss F. Stearns, secretary: J. Mullins, treasurer
 The dance committee was Miss NJ Bushnell, Miss J. Billings, Miss 1T. Berkoff, W. Bellett, L. M. CrandaIl, c. Conbies, J. Cornell. c. Clark, Miss P. Copp, R. Gray, F. Gates, B. J. Houli- han. J. Hubbard, Miss C. Johnson, Miss L. Matthews, R. Moran, J. 1IcNIahon, Miss M, OBrien, Miss NT Phillips. Miss 4. Revell. Miss r. Stearns, Miss NJ. Sullivan, Miss E. Sharyan, Miss F. Williams, J. Walsh.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
AT DAVIS THEATRE.
VaudeviIIe and PhotopIay.

The change in the vaudeville pro- gramme at the Davis theater on Thursday for the rest of the week brought Eddie Riley and the O,Neill sisters as the topliners in a singing, dancing and comedy act that wen the applause of the good sized houses at the theater on Thursday They were clever and original and the same was true of Diamond and Spade, whose novel comedy sllit filled the house with laughter. Jack Boyce was on hand with a. baseball act that was something out of the ordinary. and the photo plays included the favorite Keystone comedy, a beautiful sea. drama, and another dramatic reel that was full of interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
WRITES OF EXPERIENCES
 UNDER FIRE IN TRENCHES
Mrs. Jane Walker Receives Letter From Her Sen in tho British Army.

Mrs. Jane Walker of PlaindeId who has three sons in the British army, has received a letter from one of them who is in the trenches in France. The letter bears only the date and gives no indication of what place it is writ ten from. It bears the censor's stamp both on the envelope and inside where the signature is. The letter is as fol- lows:
 Dear Parents, Brothers, and Sisters: Just a few lines hoping to find you all at present, but you must not worry as l hope to be about again very soon.
 Well, l have had my first experience of being under fire and it is just like IT. had been let loose. Last Thurs day I was under fire from q. m. to about D. m. and I had two of the narroWest escapes ever had in my life. We had slept in a barn overnight and on the morning following we had to get Q quick move on. The officers took us to a large wood close by and the Germans shelled us out. had about 50 men with me. All of Q sud- den I heard a shell coming and 1 told the men to lie flat. 1 myself lay be- hind a large tree. The shell bust right over our heads and one of the bullets struck the tree about two inches from my right ear. I looked around and four of my men were hit. One has since died. We'll we made another move to the far end of the woods tp try and get out of range of the GeY- man guns and about half past three another shell burst right behind my feet but thank God it did no damage. At D. III. that night we had orders to relieve the --- regiment in the trenches. We stayed there for two days and two nights. The trenches are in an awful condition, the water is up to our waists and the German trenches about 100 yards away When morning broke the German artillery started shelling us but could not hit us and thank God that they did not hit us or I should not have been alive to write this letter.
 We'll we got relieved by the regiment on Sunday night about Q. m. and when I tried to walk I could not move my feet for about ten min utes as they were frost bitten. Any how I got going and we had to march 10 a farm house about miles away. We arrived there about 3.30 8. m. on Monday morning. That night l tried to sleep in a farmers cart. .
 We were up by e. m. and had orS deTs to march tO<-- about 10 miles away for an eight days rest. We'll we arrived there about D. h. and that night I slept in a church. Afterarriving there I took my boots on and my fee. sYelIed up like balloons
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
COLLEGE SURELY READY
 TO OPEN TN SEPTEMBER.
Trustees Of Connecticut College Hfor
 Women Met.

Several matters oe importance in re- gard to the Connecticut College for Women were settled on Thursday at meetings of the trustees and building committee in New London.
 President Sykes reported that the college would without doubt be ready to open in September. The opening of the college year will be on Monday, Sept. 2T. and it will close on Wednes- day, June '. Dark blue and white are to be the college colors.
 The science building is to be named New London hall. It was decided to build temporary boiler house at a cost of $29, 9,10S, and also to build temporary refectory by joining two houses now on the property. There will also be 8 dining hall where 120 students can be seated.
 The applications were so many that the choos:: g of the faculty was put over to Feb. 23d.
 Rumania has 8 powerful army well equipped and trained. The approxi- mate war strength is 660,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
FUNERALS.
William Cnft Osnnnd

Funeral services for William Colt Osgood were held at his residence,) No. l9 East Town street Thursday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. Revs. Edward S. Worcester and Joseph H. SeIden of f1ciating. The bearers were W. $. AL ills. E. P Bishop, Ebenezer Allen and Ifwight l.. Underwood and burial took place in the family plot in Yantic cemetery. A committal service was conducted at the grave There was a wealth of beautiful floral remembrance es and in the large attendance were included, Mrs. ". W. GamwelI and son, Richard of Pittsfield, Mass, MT. and Mrs James Hagar Of Westfield Mass
 and w. Osg0od Morgan of Montclair
 N. J. Undertaken c. A Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
PERSONALS

Mrs. William Harris has returned to
 Gr0toa from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
 JosiE Birch, at Gales Ferry.
 Hiss Belle L. Strong of Colchester
 $ in Norwich for Q few days visit with her sister, Mrs. John Y. Reynolds.
 Mrs Francis P. Robinson of Quaker Hill is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Opie. of Park avenue, Westerly. Dr. and Mrs. IT A. Woodruff of Chi ca.go, summer residents of Neptune Park, are registered at the Mohican hotel, New London.
 < Deep River correspondent men tons that Mrs. P. J. Adams came to 1 Norwich "Wednesday to visit her sister, Miss Ella Hughes.
 Mrs Frank Potter has returned to Watertown, Conn, after spending the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Harrison l.. Crooks.
 Miss Alice Loughiin has returned to Hartford after spending some time with her cousin. Miss Mae P. Smith, of Boswell avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12

and the morning following the doctor ordered me and about 20 more that we should have to go to hospital and that is where I am at the time of writing.
 Well parents I have written about six letters to you within the last three months ana I have only received two from you, one was from Amy which got last week and she said that our Albert and Leonard were in Egypt but they are. not, they are in Lancaster, saw Leonard when I had my four days leave.
 We'll think this is all this time. I will write again as soon as I rcioin my regiment.
 I am your loving son,
 F. WALKER
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
EpiIepties Colony conn,issionera Met

Members of the commission of the Connecticut Colony of Epileptics held their monthly meeting at Hartford Tuesday Two bills introduced in the general assembly were discussed and routine business transacted Among, those present were Secretary William l. Higgins, South Coventry; Edward F. Dening Harrington: William I. Barber, Campville; zebu1on R. Rob erts. Norwich; John H. Mountain hliddletown: William r. Kelley. Xii li1Egly: Max Afailhouse, New Haven; Carl R-oster. Bridgenort
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12

republican, is appointed is siE years, with a salary of $5,000 per year.
 Mir. ElweA was born in 1855 at Bel fast, Me. He was educated in the public schools and at Patten academy was prepared for college. He entered the UnivcrsityB of Maine, from which he was graduated in 1878, with the de- gree of civil engineer Subsequently he was with the United States light house engineering department for three years in South Carolina. Georgia and Florida. He began railroading in 1882 with the old New York and New Eng land railroad now a part of the New York, New Haven and Hartford sys- teIn, in the engineering department lie was also in the employ Of the Philadelphia and Reading road for q short time previous to 1891. when he entered the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. From 1891 to 1893 Mir. EiwelI was engineer of maintenance Of way for the latter road and was stationed at Phhadel- p.-ia and at Pittsburgh.
 h 1898 he entered the employ of the New York, New Haven and Hartford company and served three years as rOadlnaEL5r in charge of the New York between New York and New Haven.
 From Dec i, 1895. to July l, 1893, he was division superintendent or the New England railroad; from the lat ter GtbLe LD J 6D T. 13t1- llC VI IS SstkC4 Al tendent of the Norwich and Worcester division Cf the New Haven railroad, making his home in Norwich, and was republican candidate for mayor of Norwich al one time; from 1901 until April 90. 1903. he was assistant super intendent of the Shore Line railroad under Mir. Trunbull, with headquarters at New London. On the latter date ne was called to New Haven and placed in charge of the Air Line-Northampton divisions of the New Haven. system, succeeding W. A Waterbury. who re- signed because of ill health. In 1904 he succeeded AIr. TrunbulI as Sllperin- tendent of the Shore Line, making his residence in New London.
 In 1908 he was transferred to the electric lines as engineer Of the Con necticut company until September, 1911. when the state public utilities comraisSiou was formed. The new commission chose MT. EIweu as it's chief engineer and inspector.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
Police Arrested Man and Woman.

After & telephone cali had been re-
 ceived about 5.25 Wednesday morning
 by Sergeant A. C, Matthews. who was
 at the desk at police Headquarters,
 Sergeant John IT. Kane and Policeman
 Thomas Murphy were sent to No. S-5 Water street where they arrested lily
 man Pollock and Mrs. Dora. Sternlieb wife Of Louis SternGeb. on the charge of adultery. According to the police Pollock was found partially clothed ! hiding behind 8. door in Q room which adJoIned that occupied by Mrs. Stern lieb. There was a window between inc rooms. The two accused were pre- sented in the city court and were bound over under $500 bonds to Feb f2th
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
cHAUFFEURs' BANQUET.
Norwich Club Celebrated the Close of
 Its Season.

The Norwich Chauffeurs' club held 9 banquet at the Wauregan house on Thursday as the. closing event or it's season, haviug covers laid for 20 at 8.90 o'clock. The following menu was nicely served in the big dining room: Cream Of CauIiflower Soup.
 Celery.
 Fried Smelts, Tartar Sauce.
 Parsle Potatoes.
 Roast Stuffed Turkey.
 Baked Mashed Potatoes.
 Carrots and Peas
 Cranberry Sauce.
 Dinner Rolls
 Waldorf Salad.
 Assorted Ice Cream,
 Fancy Cake
 Demi Tasse. An enjoyable social time was spent iI1 an informal way after the bancuet and the gathering adjourned at 10 o'clock. The banquet committee in charge comprised Clinton E. Lane. Seymour De Ruslla, James IT. Cranev and James P. Sheridan.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
PRESENTED A FARCE,
Entertainment Under Auspices of Ladies Society of German Lutheran Church.

Under the auspices of the Ladies' society of the German Lutheran church Q pleasing entertainment was given on Thursday evening in the Sunday school room at tho church which had large audience to applaud the farce
 which was the feature of the evening. It was entitled No Men Wanted. and was well given by Mrs Irving Drake.
 Miss Atazie Dearing and Miss Annie HeibeI.
 Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Louise HeibeI and Frederick ThUmm with piano selections. and re- treatments were served under direction
 of the committee, which included Mrs.
 Otto Hoelck, Mrs. Henry Liepold, Mrs,
 Charles Meyer, Mrs. A. Dearing, Mrs.
 +. Thunm and Mrs. Nicholas HeigeI.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
Committed to State Hospital.

Following the examination by p11y- sicians to determine the sanity of Law renee Usher of New London who was taken into custody after threatening the occupants of the apartment of Mrs. Mary Spaulding at No. 1S7 Bank street there, where Usher's daughter Lot tie Usher Wilson is a lodger Usher was committed to the Norwich State Hospital OF Wednesday. He was taken there Thursday.
 MT. Usher was 8 highly esteemed citizen here for many years. He was a whaleman in younger. days, but for more than a generation has been 2. painter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12

year in the pastorate of the church.
 Rev. G. G. Scrivener the district su- perintendent. gave d talk Illustrated with stereopticon views upon the gen eraI conditions of Methodisnl in New England.
 The reports made of the condition of the church were very satisfactory, both as to membership and finances, showing the latter ill a good condi- ton and a. membership gain in the past year. The church membership is now between 460 and 4I0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
SEWERS CONNECTION WITH
 LADIES' SPECIALITY co
J. B. caren. Secretary and Treasurer.
 Has Other Business Prospects.

J. 5. Caron has severed his connec- ton with the Ladies Speciality com pany and has business, prospects in Boston which he may take advantage Of
 He was one Of the organizers of the company four years ago and has been secretary and treasurer He is one of the younger and progressive bIIsi- ness men of the city and has been successful in his business experience.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
c. c. JEWELL APPOINTED.
Naaned for Six Year Term on Public
 Utilities Board.

Charles |. EiwelI who on Thursday was named member of the public utilities commission to succeed Tbeo- dore [. Ford of Bridgeport, was one of the best known citizens of Norwich during his residence here from 1898 to 1901.
 Alr. Ford's term expires on July 1st next. He IS a democrat and was ap- pointed by Governor Baldwin. The term for which MT. Elwell, who is 9
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
Study Class oraanized.

4 study class in economies and his tory, which will have an enrolment of from 25 to 20, was organized on Thursday evening at the meeting of the Norwich Socialists. It will hold weekly meetings in the rooms in the Stead building.
 The meeting on Thursday evening was addresse6 by Professor R. L. ziv who spoke along historical lines in connection with English socialists
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
REQUESTS RETURN OF
 REV. F. W. COLEMAN.
Fourth Quarterly Conference Held by
 Trinity Methodist Church.

The fourth quarterly conference, at which reports for the year were pre- sented, was held on Thursday evening at Trinity Methodist church at 7.3o o'clock, and a unanimous vote was passed for the return of Rev. r. w. Coleman, who is concluding his fourth
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary o'NeiI.

Mary, widow of Daniel O'Neil. died rather suddenly at her home, No. 70 Elizabeth street Thursday morning about 3:50 o'clock, death resulting of age and had been in poor health for some time past Besides her son, Daniel, with whom. she resided, she leaves a son in Groten. 5.s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
Me for 'GETS-IT'
 When ! Have Ccrns'

Simple As Saying It; Never Fails.
 It does your heart good to see how easily and quickly any corn comes out when you put "GETS-IT" on. And then when you've gone along for years
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12
Incidents In Society

A message received Thursday from Judge Lucius Brown and travelling party located them at Colon. on the Isthlnus after a very pleasant voyage down.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-12

Five tons of human hair was re- gently shipped in one lot from China to England to be used in the woOlen industry.