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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
BACK FROM PANAMA.
Judge Brown Looks Upon tho Canal
 As . Sure Cause for War.

Judge and Mrs. Lucius Brown of Warren street returned here on Tues day from the trip they have made to the Panama Canal for which they sail ed from New York on Jan. 2S. The last stage of their hon1eEaTd journey was made ill the limousine of Mrs Frances Brown of Brooklyn, N N., who accolnpa nied on the trip to Pan ana. as did also Mir. Browns brother, Charles <. Brown.
 In speaking of the canal Judge Brown referred especially 10 the n1ili- tary question which it presented and said he looked upon it IS so import ant that it inevitably spelled war with either Japan or some of the European nations when they have had time to adjust themselves after the present struggle is over. At the present time the United States government is de gsparticular attention to the pro- lection of the canal by artillery and it IS expected that q force of 10000 to 15O0O men will always be kept there
 The home trip from Colon was an unusually rough one as their steamer was hit by the tail erd of a cyclone and then ran into a northeaster. At one time tho steamer hove to fer 30 hours and in the seven days and seven nights. they had but one day of fair weather. Most of the time. they were urged to stay in their bertas as it was dangerous to attempt to be any where else
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
SPALDING APPEAL FROM
 PROBATE WAS SETTLED.
Before Trial Was Reached In Superior
 Court in New London,

The superior court came in at New London on Tuesday morning with Judge William L. Bennett on tine bench for the trial of jury cases. The jury was called in at o'clock.
 The jury consisted of the following: New London, J. Warren Gay. Norman I. Buddy, Andrew E. Parrish, James Potter; Groton, Jefferson O.. Bailey, Clarence C. Latham. Frank Charlton, Charles T. Crandall. IT,; Stonington, tom, Cornelius Donohue, George II. Foley; Montville, Edward O'Brien, Orville Walden, Edward $. Henry; Iedyard, Enos M. Gray, Robert J. Henderson,; Waterford, Frank NJ. Rose. Albert J. Perkins, Frank F. East Lyme, Clifford E. Chapman, Al len Morgan; Old Lyme, Wilbur Ander- son.
 Those who did not answer to their nar1es were Charles T. Crandall, Jr., (eXempt) and Edward O'Brien Gill; ness). The following were excused: J. Warren Gay, Cornelius Donohue, George IT. Foley, Orville Walden Will liam C.. Tower, Clarence C. Latham.
 The case of Belle c. Spalding of Norwich against Alice Martin, eXecu- trjS, appeal from probate. which was down for assignment as the first case was settled. The contest was the plaintiffs appeal from the probatins Of the will Of her father, LUzerne Spalding of Norwich. The will was executed in April 1913, and was pro- bated in Norwich, 1914. The sum in VoiVed was $3.00Q.
 Attorneys Higgins for the plaintiff and A. NJ. Brown for the defendant announced to the court that there was talk of a. settlement and asked for time for consultation which was granted. At the expiration of an hour, the attorneys stated to the court that an agreement sustaining the will had been reached and the case would not be tried.
 ed to the court that a material wit ness in the case of Leavens Vs. Shore Line Electric O., which was down as the second assignment was in hos pital in Virginia where he had re- gently undergone q serious operation and asked that the case go off. At torney Charles B. Whittlesey for the defendant company joined in the re- quest stating that the case could not ness in question. The request Was granted.
 The third case down for trial. that of the New England Transportation Go: against Charles H. Haskell, of Norwich, for the collection of freight charges. was also adjusted. The suit arose over the refusal of the defend ant to pay freight charges of a ship ment of coal and the defendant en- tered q. counter claim for S2,000 dam ages over the delay of arrival of coal
 At the announcement of the settle ment of this case which completed the Signments for Tuesday court ad- journed until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Barge Theedora PalneTs Lifeboat A Found

The Swedish steamer Nal2. which arrived at Esjberg from Norfolk. pick ed up in rnid-ocean an iron Iifeboat bearing the name Theodore Palmer, New London
 The boat Theoz1ora Palmer is Q coal barge of about two thousand tons ca pacity and was at Allyn's Point wharf the early part of the month with a cargo. She reported a very rough trip and ran into 2 heavy gale soon after leaving Norfolk Virginia While laDoring along in the midst of this storm a bis sea. boarded her over the bow and sweeping along aft tore 3 metal lifeboat from it's checks on the port side of the after deckhouse. The sea did no further damage and this is undoubtedly the boat picked up by the steamer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
SUPREME COURT sUSTAINS
 COMPENSATION LAW
By Decisions Given in Two Cases
 Brought Before 1t.


 Hartford, Conn. Feb. 23.-The Con-
 necticut supreme court of errors, in
 two important decisions handed down
 today upholds the workmen's compen-
 sation law and stands for g, rigid in-
 depreciation of it. The cases in queS~ ton are from Hartford county and
 were taken to the tribunal in appeals from the compensation cou1uissi oner's
 findings. The opinions were written
 by Justice Wheeler and all the other
 members of tn ecourt cenCurred.
 The first case is that of the appeal of the Hotel Bond company in the
 case of J J. Powers a beilboy who was killed in an elevator accident at the hotel. In discussing the question of whether an appeal of this nature to the superior court shall be tried de nova, the court says in the neGa- tive, holding that the object of the bill will be defeated. The commits sioner is not d court. He only deter mines the facts and he is not affected by the rules of evidence. Under the courts interpretation. the commits siouer must give all the facts essen l tial to the case at hand and such questions of law as are ruled upon by | the commissioner and such as were made by the appellant. No other or i further inquiry is required.
 Tn holding that the commissioner did not unlawfully find that the claimant i was a partial defendant. the Bond company claimed that Powers did not | earn s a week, the minimum amount i of the law which was allowed by the 1 commissioner. To this court says the l record does not disclose that there was l applied a standard of discrepancy other than that required and contem- ] plated by the act. The general assem- | ply has in specific terms made the minimum amount S5. The wisdom of | the assembly is not our concern in this 1 case, says the court.
 The second case is that of Mrs AL 1 yah Bayon Vs. John c. Beckley and 1 involves the question of employ CTS of | less than five persons. This was a case where a house worker was injured in shaking a rug and claimed dana ges. i the defendant being an employer of l less than five.
 l There are two questions of law to i be decided, says the opinion: Are en7- ployers who regularly employ less than l five within the scope of the law and | if they are does d failure to comply | with the provisions of section 50, part i ,, deprive not only them, but also | their employees of the benefits Of it's i provision?
 It is clearly the intention on the 1 part of the legislature that it applies | to all, says the court. We cannot poll l the legislature, but we think that l employers having less than five are l included in it's provisions When an 1 employer complies with the act, he is | under it's provisions and when he does l not, Ire loses his right to common law l defenuse says the court.
 l The courts interpretation, regard | ing employers of five persons or less. ! clarifies this section of the act which 1 has been d subject of contention since | its enactment. While the attorney l tation, some of the commissioners had l ruled otherwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
PENSIONS IN CONNECTICUT.
Bills Introduced in Upper House by
 Senator 5randegse.

Senator Brandesee introduced in the senate Monday the following pen
 sion bills: To George W. Adams, of
 Windhan, late of Co. E, 22d Conn. in-
 fantry $40 per month; to Charlotte A
 Avery, of Groton, widow of Giles w
 Avery, late of Co. k, 26th Conn, S2A
 per month; to Jane A. Babcock ot Lyme, widow of William L. Babcock
 who served in the United States navy
 SPA per month ito Eliza J. Banning, oi
 late of Co. A. 26th Conn, SPA pei
 month: to Ahbie c. Boardman, ot
 East Haddam, widow of Frederick 'Boardman, late of Co. E. Sth Conn.
 24$ per month; to Miria F. Bowers, of
 Mansfield Depot, widow of Iva M
 Bowers, late of First Conn. heavy ar
 tlllery, SPA per month; to Hiram Chappell. of New London, late oi Co. C. I'd Conn, $40 per month. tc Mary '. Daniels of Norwich. widow of Albert E. Daniels, late of Co. II
 f1tl Conn.,, S30 per month; to Henry Fl. Geer of Danielscn, late Of Co. B l5Ih Conn $40 per month; to Mary J. Hayes, Of New London, widow ot James Hayes, late of Co. E, 18th W. Y infantry, SPA per month; to Sarah F, Hovey, of Norwich, widow of Lewis Hovey. late of Co. 4. 18th Conn, s2A London, widow of Daniel E. Jackson late of Co. B. 9tn R. l. infantry. S2a per month; to Mary NIoriarty, of Will lir1antic, widow Of Henry Moriarty, late of Co. F., 14th United States in fantry, $24 per month; to Nellie R Palmer, of New London, widow of William L. Palmer, late of Co. c. 12tf Conn, s24 per month; to Margaret Serlple, of Norwich, widow of James Senapie, late of Co. 4. 9th Conn, s24
 Der 1nontli Adelaid H. Tarbox, of An dover, widow of George H. Tarbox
 late of Co. E.. 18th Conn, $24 Del month and to Mary Whipple of New
 London widow of L. 4. Whipple, late
 of Co. r. d F. I. infantry, s24 pe1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Mary Cunningham.
A. Veteran odd Fellows M.etins.

Those from Norwich attending the annual meeting and banquet of the Veteran Association of Odd Fellows, at Bridgeport on Monday were: Ed ward I. HinneI Charles W. Kingsley, James E. Hart, George w DoIbeare Charles F. Hilderbrarrd, William A Cook, Frank E. Green, Joseph H. Hen derson, Charles H. Preston, George w Rouse, Leverett r. Pitcher, Louis AIabrey. Dr. $. II. Holmes of JeEett City was also present.
 It was the largest gathering of the association in it's history and the as- sociation is the largest Veteran odd Fellowship association in the United States, as it has 8 total membership of $50
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
PERSONALS


 Mrs. Albert Boardman of Slater ave nue was in Westerly for the holiday.
 Howard Larkin of Norwich has been the guest of Charles tIadiey, Jr.. e Noanlz.
 Frank A. Monroe of Fast Norwich was in Boston last week on a bus mess trip,
 Miss Elizabeth Browne is visiting her niece Mrs. A. \. AIoFrisey of Vol laston, Mass.
 Miss Mabel Cook and Miss Bessie itors in Norwich.
 Miss Josephine Hart has returned to Hebron after holiday visit at her home in PalTlertoWn.
 MT and Mrs. Leonard P. Church and son Kenneth have returned from a short visit ill Providence. George II. Saunders of Thames Ter race has returned from a visit with relatives in Brooklyn, \. Y.
 Miss Mary Lord and her cousin, Miss Helen Gilbert, were home at Hebron from Norwich for the week end.
 Mrs. 4. ". Keiss and Mrs. Charles I. Saunders and son have returned to Essex from a weekend visit in Nor wich.
 Mrs. Erva Barnes Of Preston has been spending a, few days with her mother. Mrs. Orrin Stedman of North Stonington.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Pierce Of New York have been visiting a t the home of Mir. Pieree's parents, at Allyna Point, Conn.
 John Moore and William Young, who are employed in Waterbury were vis- itors at their homes here over Wash instons birthday.
 MT and Mrs. Walter II. Goodell have returned to Amherst, Mass, after a holiday visit with Miss Jessie N. Goodeu of Norwich. Laurence E. 0TiIlea has returned here after several days as a guest at the home of his sister. Mrs. \. \. Nor risey, in Wollaston, Mass.
 Miss Hannah Malone, Miss Mar, Carroll and Miss Katherine Lee have returned to town, after spending 6 few days in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Charles E. Casweu has return l cd to North Stonin gton from Mans field, where she was called by the ill., ness of Mrs. Clifford CasWell and her l little daughter Lucie. Matthew P. Mckay of Springfield 1 Mass, and Edward G. Mckay oi l Trinity college. spent the holiday witt 1 their parents, Mir. and Mrs, Charles J l Mckay of Spalding street.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas Doyle ana 1 son, Misses Jessie and Mary Doyle and Arthur Bennett of Norwich were
 se guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs 1 Abner Bennett of Chester. William Monroe Trotter of Boston 1 who spoke at services at the Mckinle, ] Avenue A. M. Zion church on Sunda, and Monday, was the guest of Spec l Evans while in this city.
 Mrs. D. Paul Duggan returned tc | Deep River Monday from Norwich 1 Miss Ella Hughes her sister, accom- l panied her and will remain until she l is able to resume her work at Nor 1 wich.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence E. Sllinne, ] have returned to their home ir Springfield, Mass, after spending the week end and holiday with Mir. snt | Mrs. Benjamin Skinner, of Spauldins street.
 Miss Evelyn Comstock, who has l been spending two weeks vacation at the home of her parents, Mir. art 1 Mrs. Edward Comstoch. of Oakdale | has returned to the Backus hospital Norwich, where she is a nurse.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
FAREWELL TO LIEUT.. C. R. NICHOLS
Given by Fifth Co.,, Coast ArtiIery-Presented Gold Watch and Decorated Cake-First Lieutenant of the Company Since 19O8-Business Change Taking Him Jersey City.

McNeely. Corp. Arthur Kunpt. Mech. Henry Kleindienst, and Priv. Joseph Brangno. The room was decorated in the national colors.
 Captain ". c. Tarbox was toast master when that part of the pro granlme was reached and a big frosted cake was brought in and presented to Lieutenant Nichols. It had the let tering of the word lieutenant across it with the recipients name indicated by five Buffalo nickels
 Then Captain TarDog presented Lieutenant Nichols a. handsome gold watch from the company, with applTo- pFiate words that expressed his own personal feeling towards Lieutenant Nichols and the high regard with which he was held by the company. Lieutenant Nichols made 9. feeling re- sponse: The watch is a Hamilton IA jeweled.
 Col. II. S. Dorsey Of New London followed with some brief but warm words of appreciation of Lieutenant Nichols whom he said he considered one of the best officers in the corps.
 Others to speak were Lieut.. Hugh M. Bell of New London, Captain George E. Church of the Third Co. Lieut.. Frank Q. Smith, Lieut. James \. Burdick and Lieut.. Walter 1T Simpson.
 Lieutenant Nichols became a charter member of Co. A of the Third infan- try, fourteen years ago, and has ever since been in the military service o1 the state. He has successively beer artif1cer, corporal and sergeant and became second lieutenant in 1908 anc first lieutenant of the Fifth Co. 1T 1908. He has been a most efficient officer, held in high regard both by his fellow officers and the men ir the ranks
 The gathering Tuesday night broke up with three cheers for the depart ing officer,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Newspaper Ofends Court

In the superior court session here on Tuesday State Attorney Hull stated to Judge Greene that the New Lon don Telegraph had been printing un- true statements about Raymond Bailey and his wife, who are witnesses in the Morgan trial and Judge Greene said if that were so he thought something more ought to be done than talking about it. The states attorney said nc would summon representatives Of the paper to court.
 Judge Greene took t,cCa sion to warn the reporters in court against print ing anything refecting upon the char acter Of witnesses in the Morgan case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
.SurrenIered hY Rondsman.

Marcelline 1Alves, accused of assault with intent to kill Arioa Sinons in this city last fall. was surrendered To5' him bondsn1an in the superior court on Tuesday afternoon. The bond that had been given was 1000 and the bondsplan was F'ilne Pinia- Alves was taken to jail, but the states attorney informed the court that he had agreed with the attorney for Alves that the bond might possibly be made $500 if another bondsn1an were found.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Lieutenant Charles F. Nichols of the Fifth Co., C. A. C., c. \. G., was given a farewell by the company at the arTnory on Tuesday evening. IS he is about to leave for Jersey City, x. J., where he is to be i'll charge of a new warehouse to be opened by the Richmond Radiator Co. and the four other plants with which this Norwich industry is connected
 Covers were laid for 50 in one of the basement rooms of the armory and the company members with their special guests were seated a o'clock to enjoy q bean supper served by the committee consisting of Corp. John
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
CONNECTICUT MEN
 MADE YALE FRATS
sor of President HadIey Leads Sopto
 more Class.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 23.-AIorris Hadley, son of President Arthur T. Hadley, of Yale, leads the sophomore class in scholarship at Yale and has been elected to the membership in the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity according to an announcement tonight. His rating for two years work were 369 points out of a possible 400.
 Other Connecticut students elected to this highly prized scholarship fra territy are: Allen F. Boardman, Waterbury; J. $. G. Bolton. New Ha- ven, C. D. Butler, Seymour; X. F. Fel,y and Farwcu Knapp of Hart ford
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
WILL HAVE WAREHOUSE
 IN NEW JERSEY Richmond Radiator Go. Gives Up the Old c. B. Rogers Shop.

The Richmond Radiator Company has given up the old C. E. Rogers shop which it has used as a ware house here and q central warehouse is to be esta olished at Jersey City for the Radiator company and the four other plants in Pennsylvania and New York which are associated with it
 Charles R. Nichols who has been in charge of the warehouse here is to be in charge of the warehouse in Jer- sey City. He will leave for there or Sunday but his family will not 90 till some time iateT.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Delegate to Convention of M.ecabs.s

New Britain, Conn.,. Feb. 23.-At a conference of the commanders and record keepers of the Ladies Of the Maccabees of Connecticut, held here today, Clara, ". Larizin of Ansonia was chosen delegate to the national con- vention to be held at Atlanta City this summer. The next session of the state organization will be held at New Ha- ven in July.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
WASHINGTON BANQUET FOR
 SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
At Broadway Congregational Church. Toasts and Musical Programme.


 On Tuesday evening a Washington banquet was rendered the officers of the Broadway Congregational church school. The tables were set in the Sunday school room and the menu served the fifty present at 6.S0 o'clock was as follows:
 Escalloped Oysters
 Sliced Ham Celery Pickles
 Rolls
 Coffee Cake Candy At each cover were souvenir place cards and Washington hatchets. Her bert E. Cary. superintendent of the Sunday school, was toastmaster and the toasts were given as follows: Ed win Hill to the officers; Frederick w Lester to the teachers; Frank J Lcavens to the school: Amos A Browning to the teachers meeting. During the evening the foilowins nicely arranged programme was car ried out: Vocal selection. Walter F, Lester; reading. Buying Shoes, Miss Marion Beebe: vocal selections, Miss Marion Kimball; reading, The Pud- F. Lester. Frederick ". Lester Wa. tho accornpanist.
 The officers of the Sunday sclloo are as follows: Superintendent, Her, bert E. Cary; assistant SCperlnteu- dents, H. w. Gallup and C. I. Smith secretary and treasurer, Osten T. Fer guson: assistant secretary and treas urer. John Steele; librarians, Richard Lane and Ray Gilmore: chorister Fred Lester: assistant chorister, Wal ter r. Lester.
 Those who had charge of the ar ransenents for the banquet were Mis- Marion Beebe. Mrs. John Kukla, Mis- Hattie Carter. George Clifford. Mis- Marguerite N'ulf and Mrs. William H. DaEley.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Went PfekereI Fishing.

Amos s. Wheeler. William Austin, Walter s. Palmer and James \. Bur dick were members of a party who enjoyed 2 good day. of pickerel fish ing Tuesday at Mansfield, where they were guests cf MT. and Mrs. Samuel Austin. They made the trip by auto mobile
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
FIrino 5evo,ved i, Dark

F'eliz zoucofski, -, and Julius Ro- vinslli, 21, were caught in Mohegan park by Superintendent John Duff on Tuesday afternoon firing a revolver. The superintendent, who is a consta- ble took them into custody, and brought them to police l1eadquarters. They will be presented in the city court.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Has Taken Position in Nausatuek.

Miss Paula F. Bauck left for Nauga- tuck Tuesday where she will join her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Bauck She has accepted a position as assistant to the secretary of the Goodyear Metallic Shoe Co. Two fare well parties were rendered to Miss Bauck, one Sunday evening by ., num- her of her friends and the other Monday evening by the young people of the Goldman Lutheran church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Lenten sermen Themes.

The Lenten themes for the morning sermons at the Second Congregational church are based on "The Love of Christ, as Revealed in the Seven Words from the Cross; the children s sermons deal with Jesus and the Children and in the evening, the "Old Testament Portraits" are some of the Prototypes of Jesus; Boaz, Obed, Jesse David and solomon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Priest Shot While saviro u.s.

HaZebToucll. via Paris, Feb. g. S:So a. n1.-A soldier priest was saving mass yesterday in a church at Ezivel- dlnsue. near Tpres, when a German shell exploded over the building. portion of the missile came thro1,rb the roof and struck the priest on the head. Although his condition is seri- ous, there arc hopes for his recoNerv-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
To Be An Actor.

of Kinney 6. Wyman, left here Mon day to join the Kirk Brown Stock company which played at the Davis theatre last week He intends to be- come an actor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Deeision on Tennesse license Tax.

sec law of 1909, imposing a $500 license tax on wholesale liquor dealers, was held today by the supreme court not 10 apply 10 wholesalers engaged exclu- siyely in selling liquor to residents of other states, thus reversing the Ten nessee supreme court
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
seooooo For Pvrol,.as Of MontieelIo,

Washington, Feb 2S.--The house rules committee today voted to report a special rule for consideration Of g bill appropriating s5o0,0oO for pur- chase of Monticello. the Virginia. es. tcte of Thomas Jefferson.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Joseph AsE7weIl

At 2.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Samuel H. Howe, D. D. pastor of Park Congregational church, con- ducted Q. service over the remains of Joseph Ashwell at the funeral parlors of Undertakers Church & Allen, No. l5 Main street. Tho bearers were Frank Gardner, Daniel Afaher, Georre Elliott, Thomas Lefingweu and Wi?- bur J. Way and burial took place in Yantic cemetery. Relatives and friends were present and there were a nun Der of floral forms.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Samuel Perkins.

Of Samuel Perkins of Lebanon (Scott HID, were held at the Baptist church there Tuesday morning at II o'clock with Rev. Elmer C. Lamphere officiat- ing. The bearers were Arthur Fish, Isaac Perkins, Frank Lathrop and Austin Church and burial took place in the family lot in the Johnson cen- eterH. at Bezrah. The attendance of relatives and friends was large and there were number of beautiful floral remenlbrances. Undertaken c. A. Ga ger, Jr., had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
New TriaI in stapIss xs. a.nsIrielss.

Among ten decision handed down on Tuesday at Hartford by the su- prenle court of errors the only New London county case was that of Sta pies vs. Hendricks. Error WAS found and new trial ordered. Opinion by Justice Eeach
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
lnspe9ted Third Company.

Lieutenant Hugh M Bell of New London made a visit Of inspection here on Tuesday evening at the drill of the Third Co, c, A. C., C. x. G., at the ArmorS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Mrs. Edward l.. Perry of Broad street is making a visit of. several weeks in Greenbush, \. Y., and New York