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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
Westerly Assai|ants Given Hearing
James Cofonis Case Continued Bonds $ OOO Fred Ga brelIa, Fined $15O, Apeals-George Gencovella Takes Appeal Also-Leader Luigi Gencerela Held Two Counts-Given Eleven Months in Jail and Fine of $500 on Thrd-Poultry Show Awards Friday

bystanders to assist him, but he could not recall their names, but he knew the men, and they refused to assist him. At the time the affair happened George Gengerella was on the same side of the street and with the otheS three assailants.
 Police Chief Brown testified next and identified the bludgeo1 used n the fracas. He described it as feing made of a roller taken from a clothes wringing machine. He arrested George in a house in Central park, where he was hiding behind bed. On crt ss examination Chief Brown said George lived in the house where he Aas ar rested, but was not in his sleeping room, as there were wta children asleep in the bed.
 The state rested and Attorney Dunn offered no defense at this time. The court reminded the attorney that this case was in full jurisdiction of the court. Town Solicitor Agard said t was a long time, fortunately, sinc9 tEe court had such a case before it. He paid tribute to the ability of the of fcer who, when far removed from d. rect police aid, was assaulted by four men when in performance of duty. George Gengerella was one of these fellows This same George is one of two men who assaulted with a club Overseer David Ward of the White IhOCh IIIlII anu WIlO SGTVGu a J1l1 Se1- tence for the crime. At that time he combined with another in the assault, just as is the case in this instance.
 The court adjudged George Ganger- ella guilty and sentenced him to iIn- prisonment in the Providence county jail for six months and to pay a fine of $250 and costs. An appeal was taken to the superior court and a bond of $500 furnished.
 Frederick Gabrella. accused of a violent assault upon Policeman Cur tin, was next placed on tral. Tie officer testified that Fred was one t,s the four assailants and struck and kicked him, although he did not ap- pear as aggressive as the others The accused was previously warnel to go home. Never had trouble wi.h F'rcd before, but he was just as active at times in the attack as were the other three. Fred was not on the other side of the street when the assault occurred. When Fred took hol1 of the officer and tried to pull hin away from Luigi the officer struck Fred in the head with his club.
 Attorney Dunn stated that in this case, as in the other he represented. he would offer no evidence and did not want to argue, as no evidence for the defense had been presented Gabrella had never been in court before and had not given the police any trouble prior to the present. Town Solisitor Agard said that it was possible that in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

The four young fellows who violent ly assaulted Policeman Michael Curtin while on duty in the Italian colony in the Pierce street section last Sunday evening received deserved doses O. punishment in the Third district court Friday morning from Judge Oliver H. Williams. All of the accused were arraigned in the court last MOn1aY and pleaded not guilty.
 The first case called was that Of the state against George Gengerella, charged with committing a violent as sault upon Michael Curtin, S police officer of the town of Westerly. At this time all the space assigned to the public in the court room was filled and in the main by Italians, many of them being relatives of one or more of the men who were charged witt beating up the police officer.
 Policeman Michael Curtin testified that he knew George Genge -ella, the accused, for perhaps two years, and believed he was a millhan1. Witness was on duty in the Pierce street soc tion from 2 o'clock in the afternoon until midnight daily. On the evening of Dec. IS, at 5.30, he saw the defend ant. Policeman Curtin said he was first on duty on Pond street and he saw Luigi Gengerella, George G':n- gerella, Fred Gabraella lni James Coffne come out of an alleged kitchen barroom kept by Pasquale Gengec ella. The four men proceeded to Pierce street, singing and shouting. He or dered them to stop and Luigi declared they would not stop. He saw Luigi put his hand in his pocket and witness reached for him. Just then Luigi ook a bludgeon from his pocEet and passed it to George. The witness got hold of the bludgeon after knocking George down. Cofine secured the off cer's club and struck him wish it in the head. The officer then renewed his hold on Luigi and put -he twisters Dn him. Then they all assaulted him, George from the front and the others from the rear, they knocked him down and kicked and struck him, and Luig: made his escape. The officer caught him before he had run two hundred feet and again put the twisters on Luigfs right wrist. The officer was assaulted again, and Luigi got the of hcers forefnger of the left han1 into his mouth and chewed the fnge~ TO the bone. Then the four ass lilants made their escape. SuoS aquently George Gengerella and Frederi ck Ga orella were arrested in Westerly and Luigi Gengerella and James Cofine were caught by the Norwich police and delivered to Chief Brown.
 On cross examination by Attorney Dunn, counsel for George Genge .e4la, the witness said that George took the bludgeon from Luigi and assisted in the assault. Witness called to some
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
Local Laconics.

There is a general homecoming for the holiday season.
 Mrs. Kate Scott entertained the members of Grace Methodist church choir Friday evening at her home on School street.
 Dr. Charles B. Wilkinson of Wood River, Nebraska, is visiting his par ents, MT and Mrs. Walter c. Wilkin- son, in North Stonington.
 The W. c. Hinlzle summer home at Watch Hill. which faces Fishers Isl- and, has been sold to Mrs. Arthur J. Moulton. The tract comprises three acres and was part of the old Lar kin house property.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
COLCHESTER. :.
Teacher of Music Resiens-christma Serviees-Auction at Salem Farm.


 Mrs. Dwight Strong and daughter. Miss Edna, have returned to their home on South Main street after sev- eral weeks visit with Mrs. Strongs daughter, Mrs. E. R. Sherman.
 Mrs. Walter Wheeler, who has been Ill, is gaining. >-
 Teacher Resigns. Miss Edna Owen, who has been in- structor of music and drawing in the schools of this town, has resigned and left Wednesday for her home in AL bany, N. Y. Several from town were in Salem Friday attending the auction at J. Morton Clarks Farm
 Sunday Services.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing and evening the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington, will preach Christmas ser- mons. Young Peoples union at S.30 p. m. will be Christmas service. Mrs. B. D. Remin gton, who has beeu Ill at the. home of her daughter In Stamford for several weeks, is gaining rapidly and is expected to return to her home in a few days.
 Mrs. H. Grover who is seriously Ill with pneumonia, was reported ds slightly better Friday.
 William B. Adams of Westchester was in town Thursday attending the meeting of the board of relief
 John M. Sherman of Norwich was in town Thursday.
 Harry Rathbun was visitor in town Thursday with his touring car. Sol Agranovitch was a visitor in Salem Friday.
 Dr. J. M. Klein was in Norwich Fri day. .rs
 s. H. Kellogg and Thomas s. Clark were Norwich visitors Friday.
 Christmas Day Service. There will be a celebration of the holy communion on Christmas day at 10 o'clock a. m. at the chapel of CaI- vary Episcopal church. Rev. Herman Lillianthau of New York will officiate. c. p. Harrington of Willimantic was 8 caller here Friday. Miss Margaret Donovan left town Friday to spend the holidays at her home in New Haven Miss Madeline Brown, who is teach ing in Cromwell, is at her home on Norwich avenue for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
YANTIC

The recent test by the Yantic Fire Engine company was found satisfac tory, but owing to the steamer not throwing her usual stream at 112 feet the engineers found that a cam in tbe steam chest was broken. The steamer is out of commission at present.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

MiddIetown.-At the semi i-annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Middletown Savings bank, F. H. Frissell was chosen a trustee to suc- ceed the late George A. Coles. and ex- Governor Frank B. Weeks was elected president, to succeed MT. Coles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
caIine Matter In the Ocean.

The volume of the saline matter in the ocean is little more than 4,s00, ,O0O cubic miles, or, according to the Uni ted States Geological Survey, Depart ment of the Interior, enough to cover the entire surface of the United States to a depth of $500 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Waterbury-Waterbu police are conducting an anti-spitting crusade and several arrests have been made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
SCHOOL BOOKS ARE
BEING SENT IN FOR
NEXT WEEK TERM

Quite pile of school books were
yesterday received to the credit of
the number to be distributed to chill
dren who will be unable to procure
the necessary school requisites unless
provided by the kind-hearted people
of the city. While the number re-
ceived is good days record, still
there are many more needed, and
those intending to contribute to the
cause should not wait longer, but
send them in to the probation Off
Ger without delay. Scores of chill
dren look to that source for the books
to be used in the next school term,
which starts Monday morning.
Receipts of cash donations were
also an increase yesterday over the
day before, and several additional do
nations are looked for today. These
will be in due time, properly acknowl-
edged.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
GAR TEARS
AWAY PLATFORM

A platform which was being erected
on east side of West Florida Grocery
Company's building yesterday after
noon came near being totally wrecked
when a large car, loaded with feed,
was switched into the spur track AS
it was, practically all the forms which
had been set for the cement plat
form on the Pine street end, were
torn away.
At the spot where the car wrecked
the platform forms, the spur track
takes slight curve. The car, too, was
an extra large one of the type used
for carrying cereals from the western
grain markets.
| The grocery company is having a
platform constructed the entire
length of their great building on the
east side, for convenience in receiving
and loading freight consignments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
Salient Features Of the New Charter

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Commission G0yennRt but present
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22

Continued From Page one)
ally that the work would be entirely
concluded by Monday, the Jay of
school opening.
Asked if he had been to the high
school on North Hill recently, that
he made so positive a statement, Mr..
Levey said, mo, not for three or four
days"
"The grammar school on the east
side," said Mr.. Levey, sis entirely fin
ished, all except putting the benches
in and the fire escape. The fire es>
cape will be up some time soon, l
hope"
Supt. of Education Edwards said
he had not been to see the progress
of the work for two days, but under
stood that it would be done on time.
Asked yesterday if he would go to
look the situation over, with a view
to hurrying matters up, he said that
he would try to, if he could get time.
In the meantime, parents are Won
dering how much of the eight-month
school term their children will be
forced to lose, while the work that
might have been done three months
ago, is being concluded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
GROCERS AND MEAT
DEALERS TO MEET

Retail grocers and meat dealers of
the city will get together tonight at
7:30 o'clock at the chamber of COM
merce rooms, for the pAlrpose of con-
tinuing the discussions which were
heard at the first meeting of men en-
gagged in these lines of business one
night last week. 1t is urged that a
large attendance be on hand.
A committee from these organiza-
tons, which was appointed at the last
meeting, conferred with the city com
missioners last Tuesday morning at
II o'clock, and the results of this Con-
ference will be reported at The meet
ing tonight.
The retail men are said to be eff
fecting an organization for their mu-
tual protection, hence the series of
meetings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
SHIP Of BELGIAN
REL|EFCOMM|sS|ON
IN PORT FOR A DAY

En- route from Port Arthur to Rot
terdam, the Belgian steamship Re-
publica Argentina put into port and
took supply of bunker coal yester-
day, proceeding in the afternoon for
her distant point of destination. The
steamer carried a large amount of
flour, wheat and food stuffs, in the
employ of the Belgian Relief Commits
sion, and it was stated that the entire
consignment is for the starving or
destitute peoples in the war-torn
countries.
Flying from the masts of the
steamer were two flags indicating the
mission of the ship. These were huge
white flags with red lettering, telling
to the world that the ship was carry
ing provisions from the land of plenty
to the land of war and famine, and as
these colors were noted during the day
there was considerable interest mani
tested in the steamer, which, after
procuring a supply of bunker coal,
moved out into the stream, dropped
anchor and remained until p. M,
when her interrupted voyage was re-
sumed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
NEW COAL CHUTE
is GIVEN TEST

The coal chute of the G. F. & A.
railroad was tested for the first time
Tuesday morning, when final coupling
was made with the operating belt, and
machinery for manipulating the tow
er. Complete electrical installations
were made by the electric company
last week, ard with the finishing of a
few minor details the tower was
ready for trial.
The tests were made with an empty
hopper, and no coal was run through
the machine The most important
test was for moving the tower, and
the chutes, which, it N understood,
were very satisfactory.
The tower is mounted on wheel cars,
placed on tracks and can therefore be
placed in any position along the docks.
Not only can it be moved along the
pier, but can be turned around, and
the chutes lowered or raised according
to the particular size of the ship to
be served.
1t is expected that more detailed
trials will be made next week, ano
possibly coal will be placed in tht
hoppers and the entire system used a
IAN early date. When completed th'
chute will be one of the most modern
in the South, and is considered grea
asset to the port.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
MODERN DIPPING
VAT |NSTA ALLIED
At CAMP BEL[TON
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL.

Campbellton, Fla, Sept. 21.-A. D.
Campbell has recently completed
concrete dipping vat on his plantation'
one and a half miles north of here
on the Dothan road. This dipping
vat is modern and complete in every
detail.
Mr.. Campbell is putting in stock
farm and has already put in about
100 head of good blooded cattle. He
recently bought some very fine Here
fords and placed them on his farm.
Mr.. Campbell is progressive
farmer as well as banker and ferti-
lizer manufacturer. He has offered
the use of his vat to the farmers of
this section and will do all he can co
eradicate the tick.
This is one among many stock
farms that are being opened up in
our vicinity. Mrs. Dan Jones, of
Chipley, will soon open up a stock
farm on her plantation lying two
miles north of here. The Christmas
pecan and stock farm is one of the
best, already established with pure
bred Hereford cattle, in this section
of the county. The Dothan Grocery
Company is establishing a large
stock farm on their plantation three
miles southeast of here on the Mari
anna road; L. A. and M. c. Carlisle
have turned their farm into a stock
farm. w. L. Mckinley has a fine
herd of cattle. E. A. Hinson and 9
number of others are stocking theil
farms and turning out the boil weevi
to perish.
This is one of the best sections OF
the country for stock raising and il
the course of a year or two more
it will be leading in the breeding Of
the best stock in the county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
IN STALLAT|ON
Of NEW MOTOR
IS co NJ PLETED

The installation of the new motor
in one of the Burgess-Dunne ma
chimes at the aeronautical station
VAS completed yesterday morning in
time for the craft to be taken out on
the sea scouting trip with the de-
stroyer Roe One of the machines
was piloted by Lieut.. M. A. Mitscher,
the other by Lieut.. G. c. Dichman.
The trip lasted several hours, during
which time compasses and other in
struments were tested.
Assembly work on the new Stand.
ard hydroaeroplanes is progressing
rapidly and it is expected that one or
two will be ready for tryouts within
a short while. Work on the Curtiss
flying boats is also being pushed and
when completed will place, together
with the Standards, about six new
machines for use at the school.
Hangar construction is being con-
fined to the big floating dirigible
hangar and two permanent hangers.
One permanent hangar is completely
finished and will probably be used to
house some of the new machines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22

medicines would help me, and | found
that your combination of remedies, 'Fa-
vorite Prescription and Golden Medical
Discovery, did save me from the knife,
Also corrected my worn-out condition, my
unstrung nerves and irregularity.
My mother found Seminole woman
In the Florida Everglades and, as she
wanted children, my mother sent and got
six bottles Of the 'Favorite Prescription
for this woman. Since then, the Indian
woman has always taken the 'Prescrip-
ton and is now the mother of five
healthy children. "-MRs. r. L. KENNoN,
436 Victoria ave, TT. Myers, Fla.
st. Augustine, Fla This is to certify
that i have used 'Favorite Prescription
and recommend it to be fine for troubles
peculiar to women, as it helped me and
proved all that DIR. Pierce claims it to be. u
-MRs. L. E. FOSTER, 90 King st.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription il
a remedy that any ailing woman can
safely take because it is prepared from
roots, and is not a secret remedy for Its
ingredients are printed on wrapper.
Get 1T to-day, either In liquid or tablet
form, or write DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y, for free and confidential
medical advice.
In sickness or In health--send for the
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser
A book of zoos pages. Send three dimes Il
Or. Pierce, Inyalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N, Y
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
WHAT FLORIDA FOLK SAY
ABOUT 1T.

TT Myers, Fla. - cannot do justice
IN praise of your medicines, which l con-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22

L. Rosenblaum has returned from
a trip to New York and other eastern
markets, where he purchased the fall
and winter stock of the pom Marche.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
TERSELY TOLD.

Paul Long, connected with the office
of internal revenue for the State of
Florida, is in the city on one of his
regular trips of inspection.
P. H. Burruss, of Jacksonville, was
among the guests of the San Carlos
Thursday.
Among the visitors in the Deep
Water City Thursday was S. H. New
ton, of Brewton.
T. RosanhIauno has ref1ITnad FROM
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
BOTH OF GOLF
CHAMPIONS WIN
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia, Sept. 21.-Miss Alexa
Stirling, of Atlanta, southern cham
pion, and Mrs. C. II. vanderbeck, of
Philadelphia national champion, to-
day won their matches in the golf
tournament for the Bertheltyn cup.
Miss Stirling made the medal score
of eighty-four, new record for this
course.
In the semi-finals tomorrow, Miss
Stirling meets Miss Mildred Caverly
and Mrs. Vanderbeck meets Mrs.
Caleb Fox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
Buildings Not
Ready for Schools

CONTINUED, From Page one)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22

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wonderful. My
trouble was inham-
nation, which was
so painful at times
that it was unen-
durable and at pc
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excruciating. An
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urged, but | posi-
lively refused to be
operated upon, and
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-09-22
SURROUND BANDITS
ON FLORIDA ISLAND
nv ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami, Sept. 21.-Two of the four
bandits. who robbed the bank of
Homestead, Florida, of six thousand
dollars are believed to be surrounded
tonight on Key Largo, an island south
of here.
The posse has been increased by
officers from Key West.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-19

There is little chance for the Ju- neau team to visit Whitehorse on June Srd in acceptance of the invi- tation from there printed in last nights Empire. Manager Brewster stated last night: "The team has just been organized and is not in shape at present to make the trip. While We could so to Whitehorse and prob ably clean up if the entire team were able to go. there are several of the boys who will not be able to leave their positions Therefore we would have to send crippled team there. and from reports re. ceived of the Skagway Fort Sew ard and Whitehorse teams. the mem bers of the Juneau team think 1t would be useless to accept the invi- tation.
 "we are gratified to receive it and wish Co extend our thanks to the good sports of Whtiehorse who sent it. to us. but we will be forced to decline at this time"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-19
EMPIRE ISSUES A WARNING FOR JUNEAU
 CITIZENS TO HEED

It is seldom that The Empire feels called upon to cauion and warn the citizens of Juneau and Thane against an impending evil. This is a warn ing. however. that should be needed The police no doubt will take hand in the affair but that is not for The Empire to say. A certain individual in Juneau is possessed of the idea that he can do just as he chooses without consulting the rights of others. This individual should be throttled. pillored and all but death should be administered This indi- vidual has negotiated and subseQucnt- ly purchased one four-wheeled instru- ment. called an auto This instru' ment arrived in Juneau last night. This individual now proposes to op- crate said instrument upon the streets of Juneau, such operation being known to said individual as a crimin. al ofense. He should worry, how ever. In his mad desire to propel, monkey with lever steer and ex. plode carburetor, he forgets all but himself He claims he will climb telephone pole, chute the high hills and generally cause disturbance. He will inveigle his friends to join with him. WARNING-Don't be in' veIaled. In other words Jack Lund the millionaire printer-turkey raiser has purchased a Ford chug-cart- This cart was made especially for him For instance. on account of the hulk that will occupy the front seat. the seat was made especially strong and of wide girth. Lund will attempt to operate his cart at once. The pub hc is therefore warned
 Lund wanted to shirk his duties as makeup" on The Empire this afternoon but the entire force put on extra speed in order to permit him to quit early and the initial practice will be run tonight All crepe in Juneau has already been cornered.