Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 27, 1912, Page 7

5 Y SIDEWALK Defense Made For Walk Where Mary Wella Fell in New Lon- don—Suit on Trial Now For $1,000 Damages—Argu- ments Will be Made Today. The superior court came in here on | Dillon, Courtland R. Darrow, Ernest ’nn& -vn:l at 10 o'clock for anflmm of the present t: the trial of the case of Mary “damages of $1,000. ' fendant. The fall took place on Feb, 8, 1911, in front of the office of the Globe Pub- - lishing company, and was due, it is claimed, to the dangerous and icy con- ¢ ditlen of the sidewalk, for which the ¢ city is held responsible and charged with having failed to properly sand and protect the same. The jury in the case was selected i @&s follows: Edwin F. Benjamin, Henry Johnson, Preston; Andrew J. Tinker, Griswold; Edward A, Stiles, Edwar Jones, Lebanon; Willlam P. Babcock, Leroy Lathrop, Franklin; C. ' Watson, Charles. Smith, Lisbon; North Stonington; Bozrah; Luther Holton, Moses Genard, Herbert , Sprague; Charles M. Winchester, Salem. The plaintiff, who ! her living by doing housework. slderable period. Other witnesses wh followed the plaintiff were William D. Cronin, John Byron Sweet, Thomas C. MOST OF SUBSCRIBERS HAVE PAID PLEDGES Little Over $7,000 Remains to Be Col lected on Thermos Fund. Of the $78,000 subscribed to the Norwich Industrial corporation for the equipment, been collected by Treasurer Gilbert L. Hewitt of the Thermos $70,698.60 buildings and have corporation, Sixty-three of the sub. scribers have not yet paid their full subscriptions, but it is expected that the whole amount due will be collect: ed within a short time. At present treasury $1,122.69, but on December 10 another there is on hand in the payment will be made to the contrac: tor who is doing the building on Laurel Hill Kenneth Fox’s Bady Brought Home. The body of Kenneth M. Fox, flag man for the New Haven road,” who instantly killed by « @n express tran at Putnam Sunday { mnight, was brought to New London on 7.35 a'clock train Monday night. cemetery. of Railway Trainmen, of which he was & member, will be represented at the | was struck ana the Burial will be in Jordan ‘Thames river lodge, Brotherhood funeral by a delegation. and ells { of New London vs. the city of New .I.onhn was begun. This is a damage suit the city for injuries suf- fered by the plaintiff, a broken left elbow and wrist, for which she asks The attorneys are Morgan and Cronin for the plaintift, and Brennan and Tannar for the de- lives at No. 12 Union street, New London, was the first witness. She is 44 and makes She Telated the circumstances of the acci- dent and told how the injuries had in- « capacitated her from work for a con- | a| W, Secully, Bthel M. Remington, Lu- H. Pratt, The plaintff rested at 2.35 and the defense was begun by putting on Dr. Harry M, Lee, who testified to the ex- tont of the Injuries to Miss Wells. John D. O'Connell, an employe of the Globe Publishing company, testified to the condition of the street and walk. He had cleaned off the walk at various times after snowstorms. ' Samuel T. Adams, one of the pro- prietors of the Globe Publishing com- pany, testified to hearing the acci- dent on Feb. 8 spoken of by some newsboys and sald he knew Mr. O’Connell was told to clear off the walk and put ashes on it. The wit- ness saw the ashes on the walk and sajd ashes were put on after every storm and that no sidewalk in New London was better cleaned. He con- tradicted testimony that children -used the walk generally for coasting, but he had seen two or three very small chil- dren sliding on it. Mr. Thompson him- self had put ashes on the walk two or or three days before the accident, be- cause the walk was well trodden down and he thought it needed ashes. The defense rested at 3.45 after the cross examination of Mr. Thompson, and the plaintiff called Miss Wells in rebuttal to ask her iIf she recognized the witness O'Connell as the one who picked her up. She said she did not. Judge Shumway offered the attor- neys opportunity to begin their argu- ments, but they preferred to wait un- til the opening of court this morning. d 0 MIGHT PUT MACDONALD ON STATE COMMISSION - Congrenmun-eI:t Mahan Said Favor This Plan. to One of the visitors to the capitol this week was Hon. Bryan F. Mahan, congressman-elect from district, says the Hartford Times. visit was on Tuesday, the day on - | which the heads of the departments of the state government are at the tol, - ! busy recelving the congratulations of friends—democrats and republicans on his splendid victory for the part of which he is a distinguished mem - |and for the state of which he is an honored citizen. The constituents of federal government for the deévelop- - | ment of New London harbor. Judging from Mr. Mahan's record in accom- locality which he represents, it is safe Ito say that the people of the Second district will not be disappointed. Mr. Mahan continues to be sanguine over the prospects for making the beautiful and spacious harbor, which tak its name from his native city, a -docking place for the ocean steamers. He be- the Second | The { capi- | The congressman-elect was kept | the senator expect that he will succeed | |in securing substantial aid from the | plishing things for the benefit of the | vice president; lleves that the in the way of the realization of the hopes of his fellow citizens of New London will be soon overcome. Congressman-elect Mahan is in cor- dial sympathy with the proposition to revamp the highway commission by substituting a three-headed commis- slon for the present commission. He does not attempt to conceal his per- sonal friendship for Highway Commis. sloner MacDonald, nor that the three- headed commission plan appeals to him because it opens a way for retain- ing Mr. MacDonald in the gervice of the state. The trouble with the plan for a three-headed commission is that it has been tried and found wanting. When the highway commission was first brought into existence by an act of the general assembly at the session of 1895, the commission consisted of three persons, James H. MacDonald of New Haven, William R. MacDonald of Cromwell and A. C. Sternberg of West Hartford. The commission was continued for two years. There was a great deal of fault found with its work. It did not seem to give satis- faction. Each commissioner drew $10 a day for actual service and the legis- lature placed at the disposal of the commission the sum of $50,000 to en- able it to go ahead with its plans for the improvement of the highways of the state. The three commissioners were eager enough to do what they could for the accomplishment of the purpose for whi the commission was created. But each commissioner had his own views and he thought too highly of them to surrender them to the opinion of his colleagues. The trouble with the commission was there were too many heads. It was seen by the officials of towns and others who had business With the that it would be better to have a sin- gle-headed commission. The old com- mission of three was le ated out of existence at the sessi of 1897 and provision was made for a commission of one person. Mr. MacDonald was ap-~ pointed the commissioner, he being the only member of the original commis- sion who saved from official ex- tinction. mmissioner MacDonald has been the commissioner ever since. Even Senator Mahan, with his strong 1 friendship for Commissioner 1 and his desire to prevent rement from the service of the e admits that the work of the de- | partment has grown to such propor- tions that the system meeds to be re- organized. OLD BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS. George L. Yeomans Prizes His Collec- tion Which He Has Been Gathering for Many Years. During his long residence in this city le: documents back, some even e treasure: He has in I ernment document c: the Government and amen in the Merchant Serv ” This ned by George Washing- at that time president of States; John Adams, the Thomas’ Jefferson, sec- retary of state, and Frederic A. Muh- lenberg, speaker of the house of rep- resentatives. The paper bears the date of July 20, 1790, the day on which it was approved. Mr. Yeomans also has severai old school books which he them high- ion a gov- An Act for Regulation of ton, the United GREAT THANKSGIVING CLEARANCE SALE ZOF- Women's Sample Coats and Suits Stans Wadnesday Morning, Nov. 27th No Approwals | Prices Are Cut Regardless of Quality No Exchanges Sample Suits Up to $24.50 or Former Prices Sample Suits Up to $32.50 It Will Pay To Attend This Sale Early Velvet and Corduroy Suits Up to $47.50 or $12.50For $16.50For $20.50 Sample Coats Up to $16.50 Sample Coats Up to $22.50 Sample Coats Up to $32.50 For_$8.95]For $11.95 For §16,50 commission } 7= BOOTH'S RYOMEIE {Breathe it for Catarrh. Physicians Prescribe it aud Pharmacists Recommend it Quickly Clears Stuffed-Up Head and Stops Snuffling and Hawking. In the meorning, shortly after you awake, Dear reader, do you have- to hawk and strain to get that stubborn piece of mucus out of your throat? Get rid of catarrh now; it will grow worse as you grow older. One day ef | breathing pleasant, healing HYOMEI | (pronounce it High-o-me) the guaran- | teed catarrh remedy will give you, such wonderful relief that you will| wonder why you doubted the state- | ment that Booth's HYOMEI would end the most aggravating case of catarrh. | A hard rubber pocket inhaler and a bottle of HYOMEI and simple instruc_| tions for use is $1.00. This is called | the HYOMEI outfit. If one bottle does | I not banish your catarrh, you can "e( another for only 50 cents. Thou use it for coughs, cold and croup. by The Lee & Csgood Co. and drug- gists everywhere. values greatly. Among these nld relics are an English reader which wa lished by an Ithaca printing hous 1821; a Columbia orator whick {ains a variety of original and pieces and which was publi ) Boston printing firm in a book 72 years of age and containing lec- tures on rhetoric; an arithmetic that | was ‘used In the schools of 1836; a| spelling book which was published b | a New London firm {n the year 18 The latter book was used by f Colchester during his ez 5, now dec in thi has several Lady's Book a tes between May and One of his most treasures is an edition of G Pictorial dating we years of the last ce tains examples of t guage from the full for each example. Burial in New London. | The body of Dr. James Woods Mc- | Lane is to be brought from New York to New London for burial. His death occurred Mornday He was a con- nection of the Lockwood family -of | New London. The return of the ¢ girls will stimulate sc the week end. > boys and 1 gayety for , From, Auction A Remarkable Offering of Standard Silks at Special Prices On Wednesday, November 20th, the Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Co., one of the largest silk manufacturers in America, dispesed of 4,000 pieces of Plain and Fancy Siks at Auction. Tiee Dry Goods Union was one of the largest purchasers at the aue- tion, and our share of the purchase amounted to Two Thousand Five Hundred Yards It is a well established palicy of this store to share with its patrens the benefits of all such purchases, hence we will offer these Silks ot a slight advange over the auction prices, About every standard weave of Silk is represented in this eoffering —Messaline, Peau-de-Cygne, Faille, Gros-grain, Taffeta, Eto, Following are some of the many items included in this affering. And when you consider the little prices, consider alse, that for ysars Phoenix Silks have stood for all that is best in weave and in ecoler- fastness. ON SALE WHEN-THE STORE OPENS TODAY AND WILL CON- s TINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK gowns, 59¢c Taffeta at 39c Black Taffeta Silk land good weight, Taffeta Silk at 9c pure _silk, 59¢ Black a yard. "[159¢ Colored Messaline at 39¢ yard Plain Colored Messaline, all pure silk and 19 inches wide, In a splendid assortment of light and dark shades, for waists, party linings and for dropskirts, regular 59¢ Messaline at 39¢ 59¢ Peau.de-Cygne 39¢ Black Peau-de-Cygne, strictly silk, a strong dependable quality, Pe: ular 59¢ value at 3%¢ a yard. $1.00 Striped Messaline at 69¢ yard l Silk \Iossnlinv hant:t dhl(’ and ollve, 26 1m~h:~< “ulr-. an unnsuallv heavy quali- colors: Black and black and purple, cadet age green, regular $1.00 Messaline Silk 19 inches oft, bright at 49c a Black Peau-de-Cy ide, a strong silk, E sh, regular §9c qual d. 89c Satin at 59c Black Satin Lumineux, full 27 inches 'wide, a lustrous silk, and very de- sirable for waists or gowns, regular 39c value at 59c a yard. $1.00 Black Faille at gne, Black Faille—a handsome, strong cord, full 21 inches wide, a silk that will regular $1.00 quality at....eess wear, $1.00 Gros-grain at 79¢ Black Gros-grain Silk, good heavy quality and 21 inches wide, regular $1.00 value at 79 a yard. $1.25 Taffeta Silk at a silk that will give lasting satisfactiori—best $ at firmly woven black allk, with 69c Taffeta at 49¢ Black Taffeta Silk, good heavy qual-| ity, and strictly all silk, regular &9 quality at 49¢ a yard. 89c Taffeta at 59¢ Black Taffeta Silk, 21 inches wide] pure dye, Lyons' finish, desirabla fo walsts, gowns and petticoats, regu! 89c quality at G9c a yard. 69c yard give exuumt ............... 69¢ $1.00 Peau-de-Cygne 79¢ Black Peau-de-Cygne—yard wid splendid dress silk, regular $1.80 qual-| ity at 79¢ & yard, 89¢ yard 25 Yard wide Taffeta Silk, extra heavy quality, perfect color, and Taffeta Silk c On sale beginning today and will continue throughout the week. :Fere- sighted women will not only supply their own needs at this time but many wil] take advantage of this offering to select a Christmas gift for a friend. DO YOUR TRADING TODAY Store Closed All Day Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Hints There are a great many things that will be needed at last moment for the proper observance of Thanksgiving Day. TABLE WARE OF SOME KIND Silverware, Cut Glass or China, KITCHEN WARE OF SEVERAL KINDS To help cook the Thanksgiving Dinner. SNOW-WHITE TABLE LINENS e They will add to the appearance of the table. SEASONABLE WEARING APPAREL —_———— A New Suit, Coat or Hat—S8tylish Neckwear, Dressy Glaves, Stockings, Underwear, Sweaters, Etec. All of these things will be found here in great variety, and all prop- erly priced. No need to go anywhere, outside of this store to supply your Thanksgiving needs. COATS--SUITS FOR WOMEN AND MISSES ‘Women's and Misses’ Win- $21.98 §32.50—all at J. ‘Women’s and Misses’ Win- Coats—Boucles, Chin- chillas and Novelty Mixtures oats that have been up to $22.50—all at ........ secenss Women's Beautiful Plush Coats, lined with Skinner's satin, full length and 46‘-‘;2?1 $17.98 $19.50 d lbeautifully lined with utln. $17.50 to $26.00 Suits at.. $14.25 MILLINERY Reduced TRIMMED HATS 98c Trimmed Outing Hats, our entire stock for Women, Misses and Children, Iormugs prices $1.39 'to $2.48—all at - DRESS HATS REDUCED At $2.98 Reduced from $3.98 At $5.95—Dress Hats that sold up $10.00. At $9.95—Dress Hats that sold up $16.50. At $15,95—Dress Hats that sold up $18.50, Demonstration of Bear Brand Yarns All this week we are having an exhibition of Knitted and Crogheted Articles, with freo lessons by .an expert teacher. Exhibition is made in Millinery section. Teacher's hours are: morning 9 to 12—afterncon 1,30 to 5§ o'clock. Everybody interested in knitting and crecheting is invited to attend.