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RS. BRO :;1 In Suit for Separation from Her Husband and AW RESTS HER CASE|. $60,000 a Year Alimony. PROSPECTS FOR A B.EdONGILIATION A Brightened for a Moment Yesterday but Soon Faded Away—Counsel for Mr, Brokaw Had Invited the Plaintiff to the Next New Year’s Cake Walk at the Brokaw Country Place, I.igh Point, N. C. New York, Dev, 17.—Mrs. Mary B.jand laving couple.” Mr. Gilbert testl- ‘fled that Brokaw was not a drinking Brokaw, the plaintiff, rested her case today at Mineola, L. L, where sho is #ing for separation with alimony of $60,000 a year from her husband, W. Gould Brokaw, and the defense opened. ! Mrg. Brokaw has been her own princi- pal witness, and there is speculation if | er sband is to play a part equally prominent in the defense. “We candot say yet” sald John 1. ! Malntyre, Mr. Brokaw’s counsel. “He ‘may take the stand in his own behalf later.” Prospects for a reconciliation be- tween husband and wife brightened for a moment today when Mr. McIn- iyre tendered Mrs. Brokaw an invita- tion to the next New Year's cakéwalk @t High Point, N. C, the Brokaw sauthern country place. Brokaw smil- ©d and his wife hid her face in her furs, but during recess he defiend his Pposition as one of frank hostility. “Mrs. Brokaw.” he said, “bas rejected my advances often enough. I am go- ing to fight this suit to a finish and I am'well satisfied with its advance.” Mr. Brokaw's Sister Testifil Mrs. H. B. Gilbert. Brokaw's T, testifled in his behuif that he and his avife were a “sweet, tender, solicitous man. Bagley, one of Brokaw’s grooms, gave the same evidence. Amusing Passage at Arms. Mr. Gilbert had an amusing passage at arms with his sister<in-law over a point. in_ her earlier testimony. Mrs. Brokaw had then refused to admit her nuse of a profane adjective as applied to a servant's berth in which she said her husband had made her sleep while crossing the Atlantic unless Mr. Gil- bert would swear she used it. “Coming around the ship’s deek I met the plaintiff face to face. I litted my hat, and she exclaimed: ‘TIl de —— if I occypy that berth,’'” testified Gilbert today. As he repeated the debatable adjec- tive Mr. Gilbert laoked at the plaintift. She nodded her head and smiled. So did Justice Putnam as she made good her word. Momentary Flutter in Court Room. A crank with a wild story of bribed witnesses threw a momentary flutter into the court decorum during the aft- ernoon session. Officers led him away, while counsel for both sides agreed that his charges were baseless. Bell Company Has Nothing to Do With | the Deal. Toledo, Dec. 17.—Official announce- ment was made here tonight of the purchase by J. P. Morgan & company ot controlling interest in the six ad- ditional independent telephohe compa- nies which will be operated exclusive- 1y by Morgan & company, and that the -Bell has nothing to do with the deal. Two blind girls from the Royal Nor- ‘mal college ‘or the blind have given wome marvelious exhibitions of roller rkating, including a walts on skates. Shot and Killed His Grandmother. St. Louls, Dec. 17.—Harry Endaley, Jr., 10 years old, today accidentally shot and killed his grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Payne. Mrs. Payne came here from her home in Kentucky to spend Christmas with Harry's parents. Accidentally Alaska has three times the placer area California had. California has produced In fifty-nine years $1,400,000,- 000 in gold and Alaska will produce three times as much when properly developed. H_mcktnn $a $3 and $4 Our Price $2 to $15. 138 Main Street, ‘Don’t Forget to Come TO THE mple Shoe Store, ‘Christmas Gifts of Shoes or Slippers HIGH GRADE SHOES MADE TO SELL FOR A full line of High Cuts, also Rubbers; Ask for any make. Money reluu(lcd if pot entirely satisfied, $5. $6. $7. Our Price $3 to $3.50 Norwich, Conn. REASONS : because BROWN is on the job because BROWN guarantees satisfaction because BROWN carries a large stock because BROWN sells the best goods at the lowest prices because BROWN “knows how” WHY You should trade with BROWN and send your orders for work in plumbing or heating lines. When you think - of Pipe, Fittings, Valves, price. < #i ? SRRy L o or Specialties, think of Brown. We fiil your wants quickly with the highest quality the market affords at the lowest possible Buy now while price is low before the spring rush sirikes on. Write, ‘call, or telephone. ROBERT BROWN ESTATE, 60, 57, 59 West Main Strast. " ARTHUR M. BROWN, Manager Telephone 133. ' Substitute for S " Measure of Traffic Before the House. ‘Washington, Dec. 17.—A bill aiming at the complete suppression of the “white _slavel' trafic, and imposing imprisonment and heavy fines upon | Man. person 1 women into this country for immmoral purposes or har- boring them after their arrival here, WAS _Tepo; from the immigration committee today. The measure js a substitute for the two bills introduced by Representatives Bennet and Sabath and intended to cover the md of the bill prepared by Chairman Mann tl?; the interstate commerce commit- —_— New York, Dec. 1—Sun ‘Mongolian cashi agreement a year ago sen went to her former home at New Platz, N. Y. Her alleged infatuation with Sun Chann dated ym that time, her husband said. Mrs. Paulsen de- nied the charges. A maximum penalty of ten vears' imprisonment, and a fine of $5.000 is provided for violations of the p: law. Any alien found within e kept for immoral purposes in this country, as manager, inmate or em- ploye, may be deported. -Any one re- turning to the United States following such deportation is made guilty of & misdemeanor. The bill also covers the Interstate traffic, a ture of the Mann bill, which has caused the antagonism of the democratic members of the inter- state committee, on the ground of an invasion of the right of states to Teg- ulate thelr own morals, . It prohibits as a felony the procuring of trans- portation from one state to another of persons for immoral purposes. A DRASTIC ANTI-STRIKE LAW. Sydney, New South Wales, Dec. 17. —Business has been 80 demoralized by the coal strike that the legislature today took the drastic step of passing a bill rendering both the strike lead- ers and employers who Instigate or aid a strike or lockout, liable to a year's imprisonment. Westport.—All the apple trees on the C. G, Taylor place at the Farms are being cut down, the only effectual way to combat the scale. Specials! PRICES FOR TODAY ONLY WOMEN'S BLACK SKIRTS, made of good quality broadcloth, at $1.98. WOMEN’S BLACK SILK WAISTS, at $2.89. NET WAISTS, in white and ecru, at $3.98. BLACK SATTEEN PETTICOATS, at 75c. WOMEN’S FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS, at 79¢c. WOMEN’'S FAST BLACK CASHMERE HOSE, at 19c a pair. CHILDREN’S CASHMERE HOSE, at lgc a pair. MEN'’S INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, at 6c. LADIES’ ALL LINEN INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, at 12%4c. CHILDREN’S HANDKERCHIEFS, 3 in a box, at 12c a ot & —AT THE— FASTEST GROWING STORE 53 Franklin Street Christmas Gifts at Preston Bros In our Cutlery Department you will always find some useful gifts. A large variety of Pocket Knives from 10c to $10.00. & . Razors, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Gillette Safety, $5.00. Auto Strop, $5.00. Ever Readys, $1.00. Star Safety. Razor Strops from 25c. Shears. Scissors, 15¢ to $1.50. Carving Sets from $2.00. Table Knives and Forks from 75c doz. Table Spoons and Tea- spoons at prices to Buit everyone, Shaving Mugs, 35¢, 50c. Shaving Mirrors, 26c, 50c. NICKEL WARE Tea Kettles, 90c, $1.10, ) - $1.25, Percolators from $2.00. Chafing Dishes, Soap Dishes and Match Safes and all kinds of Bathroom Fix- tures. SKATES All the best makes and any size you want, from §0c to §3.75 per pair. HOUSEFURNISHINGS Teapots, 90c. Coffee Pots, 90c. SLEDS Flezible Flyers from $1.60 up. Girls' Sleds, 36c. Boys' Sleds, G0c. Bread Mixers from $2.00, Food Choppers from 85c. Cake Mixers, $1.75. Carpet Sweepers, from $2.50. Lisk Roasters from $1.75. Savory Roasters, $2.35. Rayo Lamps, $1.39. Family Scales, $1.00. Ol Heaters, 25¢ up. Aluminum Kettles, $3.50. Bird Cages, $1.25 up. Etc, Ete a SPORTING GOODS Alr Rifles, 65¢ to $2.00. ‘Benjamin Air Rifies; $2.50. Footballs, from $1.35. Dumbbelis, from 25c up. Boxing Gloves, $2.00 pair. Striking Bags, from $1.25. Revolvers, $2.50 to $6.50, Guns, from $6.50. Fishing Rods, from 25c. Tackle. All kinds ath- letic outfits. . ELECTRIC GOODS from 60c. Electric Curling and Flat Irons. otors, 75c to Dn‘llnr ‘Watches and Alarm Clocks from Pocket Lam] Miniature $1.50, Nickel Pocket Lights, $1.50. o) GIFTS YOUR MONEY WILL DO D INDS in every style increases of jmportation to compare with those of India rubber. Talk of Investi = Steel Mill ‘Washington, Dec. 17.—Investigation of the steel mills and car shops of western Pennsylvania, where recent serious labor disturbances have oc- curred, will be instituted, if a resolu- tlon offered today by Representative on of Pennsylvan STORE OPEN EVENINGS Toner (republican, Pennsylvania) be adonteds; - Engraving Free. The resolution provides for the ap- pointment by e speaker of a com- mittee of five. It was referréd to the 2nd Floor rules committee. President Sends Message of Condo- lence.. ‘Washington, Dec. '17.—The. presi- dent, through the United States em- bassy at Brussels, sent a telegram of ‘condolence on the death of the king of the Belgians. Funeral of Rev. Albany, N. Y, Dec. 17.—The funeral of the Rev. Dr. David C. Hughes, Gov- ernor Hughés’ father, was held in the executive mansion this afternoon. The Rev. Thomas D. Anderson, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church of Al- bany, of which Governor Hughes Is a member, officlated. The services were private. ‘The interment will take place to- morrow at Woodlawn cemetery, New York. The governor and his family and other relatives will go to the cem- etery in a private funeral car. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Etc., Etc,, Ete. Main Street, P Red Cross Stamps sold. “Own up, now. Who's the head of your family?" “My wife used to- be” admitted Mr. Enpeck. “But since my daughters are grown we have a com- mission form of government."—Lou- isville Courier-Journal. All Leading Brands— In Christmas Boxes— Cigars i Schrafft’s Specials Robert Burns Bouquet 4 Hoffman House 4 Hoffman, Jr., 7 The Bachelor, 7 Manila Cigars, 6 In 1 and 5 Ib. boxes. Very attractive. We redeem Mecca Coupons andTobacco Tags. A. S. SPALDING, Mgr., 57 Franklin St. Tel. 823. D-lilunlnqm ome .o our store. Select your gifts from the FOR EVERYBODY y special lots, every style, every size. GERMAN SILVER MESH BAGS-—see our displa; CUT GLASS—Beautiful selection............ooivveeianen % LEATHER GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. UMBRELLAS—(free engraving) TOILET ARTICLES, CLOCKS, STERLING NOVELTIES, SILVERWARE, ROSA- RIES, PRAYER BOOKS, PICTURE FRAMES, OPERA GLASSES, ETC. See our display, it will make your shopping easy. Elevator Service to Every Department. Engraving Free MUSIC and MUSIC ROLLS, THE PLAUT-CADDEN CO,, Store P IN COMFORT. +vs.$5.00 to $500 MORE HERE THAN ELSEW .50¢ to $30.00 .......... $1.00 to $15.00 TILL XMAS, DOUBLE GREEN STAMPS BEFORE 12 M. 3rd Floor 4th and 5th Floor TALKING MACHINES, PIANO PLAYERS, RECORDS, PIANO STOOLS, RECORD CABINETS, PIANO SCARFS, Etc., Fic., Ete. Ete., Ele, Ete. laut-Cadden Building, Established 1872. Norwich, Conn. Red Cross Stamps sold. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. We carry the largest stock of Warranted Solid Gold Foun- tain Pens to be found in Norwich. One hundred Pens to select from. We can suit any hand, any taste and any purse. Our prices will please you. One dollar to twenty dollars. Beautiful styles for Xmas in gift boxes. Some with Gold Bands (plain or chased), Gold Filagree, full Gold Covered, Etc. CRANSTON’S, Right on Main Street, No. I58 AT SPECIAL PRIC To the man who has an Overcoat when every dollar saved will help tow other Christmas Gifts, this offering appreciated. $12.50 Overcoats $15.00 Overcoats $18.00 Overcoats $20.00 Overcoats $25.00 Overcoats Complete stocks of Useful Holiday HOUSE COATS BATH ROBES UMBRELLAS, XMAS NECKWEAR GLOVES SILK SUSPENDERS COAT SWEATERS FANCY HOSIERY Pre-Holiday Offering MANHATTAN OVERCOATS offer special values prior to Christmas. Now, Our stock comprises every new and up-to-date style from all the best makers in the country, and the savings are now from $2 to $50n a garment. Now $ 9.50 Now $12.50 Now $15.00 Now $16.50 Now $20.00 Men’s Suits also at Reduced Prices that Men and Boys will appreciate FANCY ARM BANDS SCARF MUFFLERS HANDKERCHIEFS BAGS AND SUIT CASES 123-125 MAIN STREET The Leading Store in Eastern Connecticut Devoted Exclusively to Men’s, Women’s ES to buy we ard buying should be Gifls