Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 26, 1913, Page 7

UNDERTAKERS 88 Main St. Norwick, Friday, Dec. 26, 1913. THE WEATHER. Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Rain or snow Friday; colder at night; Satur- day fair and colder; east, shifting to north, gales. Lady Assistant when requested Ernest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER In Willimantic two days each week. For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nor- wich, Conn. 179TH DIVIDEND. Ofnee of The Norwich Bavings Society. Norwich, Conn., Dec. 191 The Directofs of ihis Society remt six monthé a semi-agnual dénd at the rate of FOUR Phe U aw, N per annum, payable to depositors enti- 1914. tled thereto on and after Jan. 15 COSTELLO LIPPITT, Treasurer. decldaw THE DEL -HOFF 3 European Plan Rates 75 cents per day and up HAYES BROS, Telephone 1227, 26-28 Broadway We have the making of Buckwheat and Wheat Cakes MAPLE SUGAR, have declared out of the earnings of the cur- MAPLE SYRUP and HONEY People’s Market € Frankiin St. JUSTIN HOLDEN. Prop. Most Cigas Are Good. THESE ARE BETTER TOM'S 1-2-3 5¢ CIGAR GOOD FELLOW 10c CIGAR Try tham and ses, THOS. M. SHEA, Prep. Franklin 8t Next to the Palace Cafe $950. Lower than ¢/er in price. Better and more for yolir money than ever be- fore. 1914 @verland is here Demonstration will convincs you it i< the automobile of the year to buy. M. B. RING AUTO CO. AGENTS, 19 Chestnut Street Telephone. MISS M. C. ADLES Hair, Sealp and FaceSpeeialist NO MORE STRAIGHT HAIR! tresses must be waved and fluffy e stylish. Miss Adles has jus. re- ned from New York with the very newest halr modes. Ask her to show hem to you. m Main Sireet, next to Chelsea Bank. Telephone 652-4. BE PROGRESSIVE Have vour Optical Work dune by a1 up-t -date houge, C. A. SPEAR, Optometrist and Optician, 318 Main Street, opp. Franklin Square Somers) (o DENTIST DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Bidg. Take elevator Shetucket Street trance. Phone. en- DR. C. R. CHAMBERLAIN Dental Surgeon In charge of Dr. 8. L. Geer's practice during his last {llness. McGrory Building, Norwich, Conn, Hack, Livery and Boarding STABLE e guarantes our service to be the best at the most reasonable prices. MAHONEY BROS., Falls Av. The Best Candy to present to anyone gift is a box of LOWNEY'S CHOCOLATES. There is a guarantee slip in each box that the Cheocolates are fresh and you'll find the variety excellent. Sold at Dunn’s Pharmacy 50 Main Street Local and Long Distance AUTO TRUCKING of all kinds premptly dene. . E. E. SPICER, Groton. Telephone 1208, New London Division. GeelyM Vi | | Predictions from the New- York Her- ald: Un Friday it will be overcast, with rain or snow, moderate temperature changes and fresh to brisk variab winds, north-northeast, increasing om the coast, followed generally by clear- ing and colder conditions. The outlook for Saturday is falr and colder. Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday Ther. Bar. 7 a m . 3 30.10 3 m. .. . 89 L] . 38 p. m. 3 Highest 46, lowest 34. Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, probably followed by rain. Thursday’s weather: Cloudy and threatening, followed by rain. Sun, Moon and Tides. || _High || Moon Il Water. || Rises, 5| s 2 2 23 o s mamm 2 Six_hours after high water it is low tide, which 1s followed by flood tide. GREENEVILLE Special Services at St. Mary’ Christmas Day—Holiday Visitors. Thursday (Christmas day) masses were celebrated in St. Mary's church at 5.30, 7.30, 9 and 10 o'clock. The 5.30 and 10.30 masses were high masses and special music was rendered at each mass. At the 9 o'clock mass the chil- dren of the parish attended and the Jjunior choir sang carols. The most blessed sacrament followed the last mass and closed the religious services of the day. The altar was prettily dressed in honor of the feast. Fol- lowing the annual custom, the Christ- mas collection taken was given as a personal remembrance to the pastor of the church. Sang Christmas Carols, A village choir composed of the members of St. Andrew’s church fol- lowed their usual custom on Christ- mas_eve, singing Christmas carols at the homes of various members of the parish. Charles Erwin accompanied the singers with sweet sounding chimes. Guild Meeting Omitted. The Ladies' guild of St. Andrew’s church did not meet Thursday owing to the Christmas holiday. The guild will meet in the guild room on New Year's afternoon. Musical Service at St. Andrew’s. Christmas morning at 9.30 o'clock there was a Christmas musical service in St. Andrew’s church. Notes of Personal Interest. Samuel Dilworth of Wilimantic was home for the Christmas holiday. Frank McIntyre of Seventh street is visiting his parents in Lowell, Mass. John Finiski and Dennis Kerouack were visitors in Willimantic Christ- mas. Miss Annie visiting her street, Curran of Boston is mother on Eleventh Theodore Gladue left Wednesday for New Haven, where he will pass the week end. Local friends have received cards from James McAvoy, who is now lo- cated in Palmer, Mass. The double car service was used on the Central Village line Thursday to accommodate the heavy holiday travel. Mr, and Mrs. Ambrose Tefft of Al- any, N. Y., are visiting Mrs, Tefit's mother, Mrs. John Kelly, of Kleventh street, Miss Louise Bellefleur of the Provi- dence Normal school is at hef home on Central avenue for the Christmas vacation. ‘William C. Bailey of Sheffleld, Mass., is passing the Christmas holidays with his brother, George G. Bailey, of Cen- tral avenue. Miss Alice Hayden of 47 Eighth street leaves today (Friday) for Provi- dence, R. I, where she will be the guest of relatives. The 55-hour law will be put in op- eration in the Shetucket mill when | the mill resumes operations Monday | morning after the Christmas shut-| down. Among those who passed Christmas at their homes in Greeneville were the following: Henry Flynn of Hampton, John Grady of Fitchburg, Mass., John Farrell of Danbury, George Nolan of Hartford, Gustave Rydholm of Rock- ville, John MeCormick of the post- office department at Washington and Joseph Kerns of Waterbur AT THE AUDITORIUM. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures. Appreciative audiences of truly holi- day proportions filled the Auditorium | for the four shows offered on Thursday and the new bill scheduled for the last | three days of the week made a pleasing | impression. An Indian picture, Wyno- | na’s Revenge, a two-reel 101-Bison production, featured the motion picture | Pprogramme, Harry Gilbert has a programme of | new and entertaining songs and ex- hibits a nice voice. He has a lively line of humor and concludes his ap- pearance with a finely rendered yodel- ing ealection. Poole is an exceptional- ly clever magician, having a variety of | new card tricks, well presented. o big number of the vaudeville bill is that presented by the Nine Africanders, colored comedy singers and daneers, The chorus is well balanced and the goloists win vigorous applause for their metitorious work, Wallingford.—Principal 7. W. Me- Groty left Wednesday to spend Christ- mas in Dover, N, H, GAGER Funeral Director and Embalmer Fraskiin St., Bulletin Bullding » Telephons 648-2 Residence 118 Broadway ‘heatre. 'ralaphon. 642-8 | Miss Adelaide Christmann, | Mr. ana Mrs. eral New Questions. The affairs of the Thames Loan and Trust company of this city will beé ‘brought before the supreme court of Connecticut at the term which begins on the first Tuesday in January at Hartford. Since the application of Re- ceiver Charles’ F. Thayer for advice made to the superior court was refer- red last October to the higher body, there have arisen a number of new questions to add to the complexity of the already complex tangle that exist- ed in the affairs of the trust company. At the last session the record and briefs were not fully ready, but now they are complete and the parties in- terested are hoping for a hearing early next month. The priority of claim when the af- fairs of the company shall have been 8o far seftled as to admit of some pay- ment is a leading issue. Questions mooted referring to claims of rights o setoffs concern James L. Case, Ja- cob Gordon, Irfving 1. Gardner, the Norwich Overall and Shirt company, E. B. Worthington and Caroline T. Turner, who are to be represented by counsel at the hearing. There is of course a larger number interested as depositors in the savings department of the insolvent company. Some of the larger depositors, of whom nearly all are to be represented by counsel, the Plaut-Cadden company, Betty Kronig, Edward G. Hannis, Frances Tibbetts Up Next Month at Hartford—Many Dépbtitou and In-| K terested Parties Will be Rq:tuentad By Lawyers—Sev- s e et al, Patrick J. O'Connor, Olive A. Park, estate Ira D. Main, Lucy A. Mas- sey, Sarah P. Browning., Willlam H. Cardwell, Horace A. Briggs, George N. Ford, Avery C. Smith, Charles H. Phillips, James F. Cosgrove, James J. Dutton, George -Drescher, D. J. Welch, Edward L, Greene, Goodman Hirtz, Charles A. Pendleton, Edwin L. Tink- ham, Julia A. Tinkbam, Baltic Work- ingmen’s club, Henry T. Gorman, Wil- liam T. Ward, Bridget Cummings, city of Norwich, Emma A. Warner. ‘Among the attorneys who are inter- ested are W. S. Allis for the bank com- missioners, Charles V. James, Joseph T. Fanning, Amos A. Browning, Vir- tune P. A, Quinn, Thomas L. Shields, Brown & Perkins, John H. Barnes and J. J. Desmond. Willlam H. Doane of Chicago, who has approximately $50,000 tied up in the company, enters special questions as to claims, as does the National Re- serve bank of New York city. Among a number of new questions ,which have arisen since the matter was brought before the superior court last fall are items relating to .the claims of William H. Doane, the or- der of the payment of taxes, in regard to an assessment by the National At- Jantic bank of Providence, in regard to the authority of the finance committee to declare dividends, and in regard’to the validity of dividends declared to stockholders not heretofore paid. POST OFFICE CLEANED OUT ON CHRISTMAS HERE. Strenuous Efforts of the Force Pre- vented Any Swamping by Big Final Rush. ‘When the two o'clock dellvery was( made from the Norwich post office on Thursday, there wasn’t a bit of mail matter nor a parcel left in the build- ing. That is something which Post- master Caruthers and his force, who hate been working early and late for a week, pride themselves on, for ther are few cities where the rush of mat- ter did not swamp the offices. That was the case in Hartford, New Haven and other cities and in consequence there will be an afterstream of Chris mas gifts to be distributed today. Wednesday's mail went up to the neighborhood of 500 sacks, both in- coming and departing, and there wa a heavy load for the carrfers on foot and in wagon on Christmas morning. It has meant hustling all the time to keep the office from getting stalled with the tremendous volume of mail, greater this year than ever before by reason of the parcels post. Postmaster Caruthers has been on. the job all the time and is proud of the efficiency shown by the entire Norwich force. CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME WAS POSTPONED. Rain Prevented Thursday Night and the Celebration Will Be Tonight. Because of the rain that began to descend about 6.80, and was coming down quite heavily just before 7.30 o'clock, it was decided by the commit- tee to defer the programme of Christ- mas music and singing on Union square until this evening at the same hour, when the same programme will be given. The tree itself made a pretty sight| throughout the evening, the raindrops enhancing its beauty. The lights were turned on soon after dark and remain- ed on until late in the evening. Mayor Murphy was in his office at city hall and after consultation with | the chairman of the general commit- | tee, it was decided to put the celebra- | tion over imtil tonight at 7.30, if the ! weather proves at all favorable. The chairman of the programme commit tee secured the consent of the diffe ent directors to be present; and in the main the Christmas night exercises will be carried out. A few changes may be necessintated, but in any event the programme will be a good one. A rehearsal of all the boys and girls of the town has been called for o'clock this afternoon, at the town hall, to prepare for their Christmas tree ex. ercises Saturday at 5 o'clock on Union square. GOING TO ST. LUKE’S. | notified at | accident. | sided | relatives on Hedge avenue, | dition is not considered serious. GILBERT CO. STOCKHOLDERS LIABLE FOR UNPAID STOCK. Total Amount of Subscriptions Not Paid in is $437,016—Special Master's Decision. All stoekholders of the defunct Gi bert Transportation company of Myi tic are llable for the full amount on all unpaid stock of the company, is the gist of a finding handed down in the United States cireuit court, at Hart- ford by Frank D. Haines of Middle- town, who on June 2 was appointed by the court as a special master to investigate, The case has been before the courts for some time. 1 Several years ago the company issued preferred and common stock to many stockholders, giving shares of the common stock z nancfal difficulties resulted in th pointment., of Senator S. But- terworth of New Haven receiver. He made a demand for the payment of all unpaid criptions, which amounted to a con erable sum. Sev- eral sulls were brought and in the Haines was appointed ster to determine as to whether the stockholders were liable. ~The total, amount of subscribed stock which has not been paid in is $437,016. BAD SCALP WOUND FROM F'ALL DOWN STEPS Hector J. McCIur: lruured on North Main Street Thursday Night—Taken to Hospital. Hector McClure, aged about 35 fell down a pair of stone steps on Nortn Main street Sunday evening abount 6.30 o'clock at a point a short distance above the Marguerite building.. He struck on his head and a big gash was cut down to the bone. Mr, McClure W attended by Drs. Driscoll and Shahan, eight stitches bemz used to close up the ugly wound. The injurea brought Nicholson's and from there was taken hospital in the automo- bile ambulance, which was called by Captain Twomey after he had been police headquarters of the Mr. McClure formerly re- at Yantic and is now living with His con- ANNUAL I DANCE OF RHO ALPHA MU. Enjoyable Affair for 50 Couples at Miller's .on Christmas Night. For its annual dance of Delta chap- ter of Rho Alpha Mu, the 'Norwich Free Academy fraternity had 100 of Mabrey Selected as | New York Miss Helen R. Dietitian for Leading Hospital. Miss Helen R. Mabrey, dietitian at the Jewish hospital, Philadelphia, ar- rived in Norwich Wednesday evening to spend Christmas with h father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. brey. Miss Mabrey h the fine appointment of dietitian for pri- | vate patients at St. Luke's hospital, | New York city, and will begin ner au- | ties there Jan. 15th. St. Luke's is one of the leading hospitals in the country and Miss Mabrey’s selection for such an important post is a compliment in | itself. She has been with the richly endowed Philadeiphia hospital for nearly three years. Miss Mabrey was graduated from the Boston cookihg school, Simmons | college, and from Columbia university, New York. AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Bought and Paid For. Bought and Paid For “isn’t a victory, i's a landslide,” to borrow Jimmie Gilley’s happy remark when, after the ups and downs of three months of es trangement, true love brings reconcil- | iation and smoothes out the affairs of two hitherto distracted couples. At least, that's the way the drama seemed to hit the crowded house at the Davis | theatre Christmas night, following a | good matinee, With a laugh and a | heart throb every other line, Bought | and Paid For was just the thing fory the holiday playgoer. Tt has a good'| bit 6f psychology in it. and the flvmi for a principle makes a groundwork for | a corking goed plot. The seriousness | of the difference between Robert Staf- | ford and Virginia was counterbalanced | Iby the saving humor of Fanny and | James Gilley, who had an unlimited | number of * ldeas one of which (\lr"i‘d out well. Frank Mills was excellent] placed in the hero’s part, and Miss Flowers was very fetching as Virgini Francis X. Conlan made his role tb life of the show, and Marion Lord' wasn’t far behind. The French' maid was nicely done by Marie Hardi, and as | Oku, Makoto Inokuchi solved the ser- vant probliem quite acceptably. Cab Overturned on Oak Street, A combination of the steep Oak | street hill with the slipperiness caused | by the sleat that had been falling were | factors in the overturning of a cab which was on_its way with its occu- pants to the dance at Miller's early Thursday..evening about 8.30. Fortu- nately it was not a serious affair, for the young peopl¢ were upharmed and there was®Httle @amage done to the vehicle. Prize Doll for Miss Christmann. There wag an iinexpected but very welcome addition to the Christmas of daughter of Earle Christmann, who was the fortunate recipient of the beautiful prize doll at the Smoke Shop. "and face and he its members, past and present, their friends at Miller's on Christmas night, and, as usual, it was a thor- oughly delightful affair. On the pro- gramme there were 18 dances, with two extras, and during the intermis- sion the Waureganhouse catered. Blue and gold, the fraternity colors, pre- ! dominated in the decorative scheme, and the electricaliy illuminated letters . A. M. and the fraternity pin simi- formed by electric lights were at- tractive features. r. and Mrs. Otto E. Wulf and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clement Elwell, Jr, of New Haven were the patrons and patronesses, while the committee in charge was Prentice Chase, Russell N, Hopkins, Howard Peckham and Oliver Wulf. miss DAWSON CONVALESCENT. | Remembered with Two Christmas Trees at Backus Hospital Thurs- day. The thoughtful attention of class- mates of the Norwich Free Academy and of other friends made Christms a cheery day for Miss Agnes Dawson, and | ‘Mention. The Taftville P\noch]o cluh hu elected the Bontort6 2% T rertieny farh o ce Tossring meflm’”nm wns:m financial secret Chfisto- fiher Hedler; treasurer,. C. endall, Thi Mlawinz we members of lam Baldwl n. 1 mittee consists urphy, John Seddon, Auduw Frohmander. Oliver Portelance, John Sharples and Charles Webster have been appointed trustees and J. B. Benoit was appoint- ed janitor of the club. New Haven Loses to Home Team. Taftville proved too much for New Haven at the basketball game in Parish hall Thursday afternoon, and the visitors went down to defeat by the score of 21 to 6. There was a large crowd of enthusiastic fans on hand who watched the game with Interest. D. C. Murphy Appointed Postmaster. Thursday Dennis C. Murphy of South A street received congratulations from his friends on his appointment as postmaster at Taftville. Personal Item Bdward Bergeron of Bristol spent Christmas here at his home. John Lafleur of Pawtucket is pass- ing the week end at his home here. Ermand Fontaine of Worcester passed Christmas day' at his home here. Mr., and Mrs. Frank Hampson of Nova Scotia are speriding a week with who is at present convalescent in thef | isolated ward at the Backus hospital after an illness with scarlet fever and diphtheria. She was out of bed for the first time on Chriefmas day for a | short time and enjoyed the two pretty Christmas irees in her rooms, one com- ing from the Academy classmates and the other from her uncle, Thomas Wal- |lace. There was a wealth of floral tributes also and a postal card shower of over 100 ds. ELKS' CHRISTMAS GIVING. Many Poor Families Were Remember- ed According to Annual Custom. In accordance with the annual cus- tom Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. O.| Blks brought cheer to many pocd fam- iifes of the city by distribution of food wearing apparel and dainties to atge number of persons. MWach mem- ber of the lodge received an invita- tion to bring in names of those-who needed assistance and the visit of the 2k in the role of Santa Claus was nppre(‘laled in ma.ny homes on Christ- | mas day, GASOLINE TORCH | BURST. Jeremiah Fitzgerald Was Burned While Working at Arcanum Club. Jeremiah Jitzgerald, who is employ- ed by J. F. Tompkins as a plumber, was m repairs to a fense at the | Arcanum club near the Broadw: trance Wednesday mori and 11 o'clock when his gasoline torch burst. The big blaze that shot caught Mr. Fitzgerald about the hands | singed and blistered. He was taken to-his home in Greeneville and is con- valescing nicel Canada "last year bought from the United States wall papers valued at §324,727, v en- | £ between 10 | out | was_ pretty well | | i | This step was urged by Cardinal Mer- | al ! than the will found is censidered cer- | seribed in his own handwriting the local relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lagare of Plainfleld were the guests of relatives here Christmas. PRESSING CLAIMS FOR RESERVE BANKS. Half a Dozen of the Big Cities Already in the Field. Washington, Dee. 25.—Active cam- paigning for federal reserve banks to be established under the new banking wnd currency system has been begua wy a half dozen big cities in different parts of the United States. Among the scores of telegrams received today at the treasury department more than half were devoted to stating the rea- sons for executive approval of their claims. Secretaries McAdoo and Houston, the “organization - committee” authorized by the new law to choose the reserve cities, today considered tentative plans for making up the list of not less than eight and not more than twelve cities to be given federal banks. Under the law the organization committee is gi en the utmost freedom in naming these cities, and the two cabinet officers in- tend to make an exhaustive but rapid imguiry into the geographical advan- tages and financlal relations of most of the large citles. The campaign for a reserve bank has been prese- - most vigorously by Seat- tle. Scores of telegrams were received today from bankers and business men of Seattle pointing out its proximity to Alaska, which is to be included in the system, its advantages as a financial center, and other reasons for giving it a reserve bank. A “WHITE SLAVERY” CASE AT NEW HAVEN. Police Skeptical of Story Told by a Taxicab Driver. New Haven, Conn,, Dec. 25.—The po- lice tonight are investigating a story told by a taxicab driver, to the effect that he found lying on the pavement in the rain, at the corner.of Wall and College streets, early in the evening a young weman in_an unconscious con- dition. The taxi driver, who said his name was Schwartz, took the woman to the New Haven hospital for treat- ment. She was minus her hat, wore no shoes, but otherwise was fairly well dressed. ' She had a gash on her head, and suffered from sprains about the body. Upon regaining consclousness she said her name was Anna Brache, aged 29, of No. 139 Harrlet street. She told several conflicting storfes, and refused to discuss how she came to be in the street. The police have learned that there is no man by the name of Schwartz employed by the taxicab company, and they are now scouring the city in search of him. The police doubt the story the man told to the hospital au- thorities and hint at “white slavery” connections. IS READY TO SURRENDER NOTES OF 25000 PEOPLE. Young Tolman Makes Proposition for Pardon of His Father. New York, Dec. 27.—That Elmer E. Tolman, son and business successor of Daniel H Tolman, a money lender now serving a term of six months, is ready to surrender notes amounting to $500,- 000 and go out of business to sectire a pardon for his father, is the statement made tonight by Benfamin F. Spell- man, counsel for the Tolmans. Appli- cation for a pardon for Tolman was made to Governor Glynn Tuesday. Mr, Spellman said that Elmer E. Tol- man was willing to meet any condition which the attornéy general might wish to impose. In addition to surrendering the notes without reserve of any kind, he is prepared to have the state attér- ney draw up the papers in the case, should those which he had submitted fsxl to meet his approval. Jr., moreover engages td close as many | of 'his places of business as possible by January 1, and all of them by May 1, 1914, Shnlfld further evidence of good faith be desired, the applicant would be willing to have the pardon made con- dittonal upon the performance of all promises made. The notes in question affect 25,000 people, it is sald. CARDINAL RAMPOLLA’'S APARTMENTS SEALED Precaution Taken Because of Disap- pearance of His Will, Rome, Dec. 25.—The apartments oc- cupied by the late Cardinal Rampolla | have been sealed up in -consequence of a request made by Monsignor Di Bi- sogno, administrater of St Peter's. ry del Val, papal secretary of state, | simply to guarantee the safety of doe- | uments of great interest to the church. the possible loss of which was sug- gested by persistent reports regarding the disappearance of Cardinal Ram- polla’s last will and testament. That a will was executed by Car- dinal Rampolla bearing a later date tain because the cardinal left a key with a tag attached, on which was in- statement that the key opened a ‘box containing his will and those close to the cardinal think it incredible that he would not alter his testament of 1889, explaining that his estate had grown_four-fold since that date, The box referred to has not been found and so far no one has come for- ward to say that he has _absolute | knowledge of the existence of the tes- tament reported to be missing. There is no evidence that it was stelen and ne claims have beea set up by anyone that he has sustained damage by the loss of the will. The authorities there- fore are not in a position ¢o take action because, according to the Italian law Mr. Tolman, |§ Smmach Illstress You Should Take Mi-o-na New—At' Once—Iits Action is Im- mediate—Safe— Effective. # ‘When you feel nervous, irritable. tired and dizzy—when you have head- aches, sour stomach, heartburn and pains in the colon an owels—y ou suffer from lndllemion'you need o-na at onze. Mi-o-na .s a specific for stomach ills—It goes to the seat of your trou- ble and quickly and surely ends stom- ach misery. It builds up and strength- ens the stomach walls and glands, im- proves quickly the digestive system and assists nature to properly digest the food, thus insuring health for the entire system. Do not suffer another day. Get a fifty cent box of Mi-o-na Tablets at The Lee & Osgood Co. or your nearest drug store—keep them with you con- stantly, they will help you get well and strong and immediate relief is sure. Do not delay--delays are dangerous and needless. If not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothinz. In such cases, prosecution could only be possible after some interested party had officially submitted charges. As the situation is now, the authorities cannot even institute’an investigation. SENOR DE LA BARRA MEETS THE MIKADO. Mexican Representative Greeted With | Cheers by Tokio Populace. Toklo, Japan, Dec. 25—Francisco de la Barra, the former provisional presi- ident of Mexico, who is here at the head of a speclal Mexican mission, to- @ay took luncheon at the imperial pal- ace and later presented to Emperor Yoshihito a letter from Provisional President Huerta thanking his majesty | for Japan’s participation in Mexico's | centenary celebration. decorated the Mexican envoy with the grand cordon of the Order of Paulow- nia. As Senor de la Barra entered the carriage which took him to the palace he was cheered by a crowd. MAN SHOT BY HIS 12 YEAR OLD SON Latter Claims Parent Had Threatened to Kill Family. Porland, Maine, Dec. 25.—Norris W. Rowe of West Buxton was in a erit- ical condition at a hospital here to- night from loss of blood dué to a wound In the leg inflicted, it is alleged, by his 12-year-old son, Leon. The boy told the authorities, aceording to Dep- uty Sheriff Martin, that he knocked his father down with a club and dis- charged a shotgun at him after Rowe had threatened to kill his wife and five children, Princely Christmas Gift. Vienna, Dec. Archduke Frederich, the richest member of the imperial family, has made the nation a munifi- cent Christmas gift. He has purchased the Augustine monastery near the pal- ace where his famous Albertina collec- tion of 19,000 original drawings and 200,000 engravings is housed. He in- tends to build on the site an adequate gallery for the collection, which dates from ihe fifteenth century. The gallery will be for the use of the nation. Telegraphers’ Strike Imminent. Springfield, Mo., Dec. 25.—The mere formality of presenting again to the receivers of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad demands for a 15 per cent. wage increase -and an eight- hour working day is all that lies be- tween 1,200 telegraphers employed by the railroad and a strike, according to statements today by~ officials of the telegraphers’ union. —_—————————= BORN. DOYLE—On Dec. 24, a son, Thomas Henry, to Mr. and Mrg. Thomas F. Doyle, 44 Lafayette stredt. O’CONNELL—In Mystic, Dec. 18, 1913, | Clifford | o daughter to Mr. and Mrs. O’Connell of Stonington. VARGAS—In Stonington, Dee. 21, 1913, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Vargas, Jr. MARRIED. WILLIAMS—MANN-—In Shelton, Ct., Dec. 17, 1918, John Howard Williams, formerly of Woodstock, to Miss Clara Mann of Shelton. DIED. RICKARD—In Putnam, Dec. 1913, James Rickard, aged 78 years. FENGAR—In New London, Dec. 23, 1913, Mary E. widow of George W. Fengar, in her 84th vear. ELMORE—In New York city, Dec. 23, 1913, Parthenia H., wife of Benjamin Tate Eimore. SWAN-—In Meriden, Dec. 23, 1913, Samuel P. Swan, formerly of New London. TOBIN—In Norwich, Dec. 24, Dean, wife of Neilus Tobin. Funeral from the parlors of M. Murphy, 353 Main street, Saturday morning at 8.15. Mass of requiem in 8t. Patrick’s church at 9.0'clock. LOOMIS—In Brldgeporl Dcc 21, John W, Loomis, aged 76 efi Burial in Yantic cemetery in-this city Friday, Dec. 26, at 2.30. p m. Church & Allen 15 Mair Street Nellie 1913, DIRECTORS —AND— EMBALMERS Lady Assistant Telephone 328-3 'ENRY E., CHURCH WM. SMITH ALLEN The emperor | vl AT 12 Price | | To Close HANDKERCHIEFS Thousands of Handker- chiefs, slightly mussed in the Holiday rush will be offered at special prices. i} No better time to lay in a supply of Handkerchiefs. Come today. THE PORTEQUS & MITCHELL GO, NEW YEAR GIFTS! SLEDS, GAMES, BOOKS, 'IRAINS TOYS; DOLLS, CARRIAGES, POST CARDS, BOOKLETS MRS. EDWIN FAY Franklin Square | Diamonds Diamonds Diamonds Johin & Geo. H. Bliss 126 Main Street | P i :A FULL LINE OF GOODS |suitable for New Year's Gifts at WM. FRISWELL’'S 25-27 Franklin St. On or about the tenth of January we will have something to say to you about a “Business Men’s Lunch” which we have had under contemplation for some- time past. THE WAUREGAN HOU The Parker-Davenport Co. Drol RUBBERS RUBBER BOOTS, ARCTICS LOWEST PRICES LL, 164 Main Si. BEST MAKES FRANK A. DRS. L. F. and A. J. LaPIERRE 287 Main St PRACTISE LIMITED TO EYE, AR, NOSE and THROAT Hours - 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sundays excepted, and by appelntment Stwea & Burke 41 Main Street Funeral Directors HERE 18 no aavertising medi; Euurn Connecticut e ual to The letin for business res 1n ul- | F. ¢. ATCHISON, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Roew 1, Second Floor, Shannon Bldg. Night 'phone 1083 12 P ws\mumu o m..m T comanl mu u W udl (or business