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DIVORCES FOR DESERTED WIVES [BABY HAS CROUP Granted by Judge Raed—Dorilda Newman’s Husband Join- ed the Army a Few Weeks After Wedding—Lottie H. Thurston Was Deserted Divorce Denied. Desertion was the grounds upon which two divorce suits on the uncon- tested iist were granted by Judge Joel H. Reed at the short calendar session of the superior court in New London Friday morning. Dorlida Newman of New London was given a divorce from Benjamin Wwman, now of parts unknown, and she was’ given permission to resume her maiden name of Bergeron. They were married on July 6, 1906, at Fail River, and he deserted her, she testi- fied, on June 1, 1910. She gave her age as 16 when she was married and that of her husband as 19. There are no_children. She testified that they lived together several weeks after their marriage and then he enlisted in the army. After his discharge_ four years later, he re- turned to her and she lived with him five months in New London. She fur- nished a home with her own money, but at the expiration of five months he 0ld the furniture and she went to live with her grandmother, where he joined her and ifved with her for two weeks. Then he told her he had a position in Norwich and took her there. In Norwich he compelled her to go Into a house of ill repute, telling her she must _earn money to give him. She stayed there one night and then he came for her and made her go into a house of a similar character in Brad- ——— in Three Months—Paracenti ley street, New London. He visited her on one occasion there and then he Jeft the city and she has not seen him sgince. Married Life Was Short. Lottie H. Thurston of New London was allowed to resume her maiden name of Lottie M. Huntley when she was granted_a divorce from James Thurstun of New London. They were married on April 20, 1908, in Williman- tic, and he deserted her on swy 1 une same. year. she charged. In the complaint there were also ai- legations of her husband’s unfaithful- ness to his marriage vows, beginning four days after the wedding and con- tinuing to Oct. 4, 1913 Dbut these charges were not pressed before the court. She testified that her husband lived with her until July 7, 1908, when she went to New York to accept a position in a-moving picture show at the insti- gation of her husband. She did not see him for five years after that and his whereaoouts were unknown until he was located in New London living with another woman. Denied Paracenti Petition. Judge Reed has denied the petition for divorce which Mrs. Johanna Para- centi of this city brought against John Paracenti of New York. She charged adultery and desertion. REPORT FROM CATHOLIC MISSIONARY CONGRESS Made to White Cross Council by Delegate, Joseph T. Fanning. Its White Cross "council, No. 13, K. of C., heid a well attended meeting in the council room in Pythian hall Friday Ehi A epecial meeting was held at 7.30 for the reception of applications. During the regular meetine that fol- lowed the first degree was conferred on a class of 17 candidates. Announce- ment was made that the second degree wouid be conferred upon a class of 30 members that are eligible for the de- gree. Following the exemplification of the degree, the meeting was taken in charge by the lecturer of the council, M. J. Coscoran, who introduced Joseph T. Fanning to give his impressions of the American Catholic missionary con- gress recently held in Hoston, at which he_represented the council. Mr. Fanning dwelt at some length upon the importance of the Calnolic missionary work as carried on by the church. He stated that in recent vears it had become the practice of the church to try and effect a better organ- ization of the several bodies engaged in this work. In 1905 a distinctive Catholic organization was formed, known as the Church Extension socie- ty, to care particularly for the needs of the members of the church in this eountry, reaching out into the isolated sections of the country, and providing churches and priests for thosc who would not otherwise have an oppor- tunity to practice the duties of their religion. He spoke of the great work that was being done in China by Cath- olic missionaries in caring for neglect- ed children. These few incidents were related simply to illustrate some of the forms of missionary work now be- fng undertaken by the church. The object of the congress was to try and unify the work of the several organ- izations engaged in this work. At the Boston congress, which was attended by archbishops, bishops, priests and eminent laymen from all over the world, it was decided to consolidate all the missionary bodies under one head, upon a plan now in process of evoiu- tion. 1t was stated that in 1800 there were 26.000 Catholics in the United States; today there are about 30,000,000 Catho lics. As it is estimated thaf about 35 000,000 in this country profess some religion, it may te seen that the pro- feesing Catholica outnumber the mem- ers of all other religious creeds. Mr. Fanning’s remarks were ziven the closest attention throughout and proved most interesting and instruc- tive to the members. AT DAVIS THEATER. Vaudeville and Photoplays. Five vaudeville acts that are all gingery and full of entertainment were shown on the bill at the Davis theater for the latter part of the week, com- bined with a selection of photoplays that made the bill one of merit. The La Duc Sisters in sensational gymnastic acts were rema.'-ably clev- | er in their line, and do their thrilling turns with an ease and sureness that makes the most difficult look simple. Fred Martine is a comedian mono- loguist who combines some acrobatic | work in his act, while Tove and Les- lie are a duo of young men who rattle off a fire of jokes in song and dia- logue. Tn kis Scotch kilts, Scottie with his violin gives a varied programme of entertainment from the land of the thistle, and the bill closes with the comedy cyclists. The Revnards. who work with all kinds of wheels in their lively act, and get the house. JIK 24 -0 GRACE THE FACE Many a man or woman goes through life carry- ing an enormous load of excess baggage in the shape of EYE STRAIN They are aware something is wrong with them, and atiribute it to moat everything but the right cause —EYE STRAIN, They lmpl{ drag along making a failure of whatever they us- dertake, whether business. social or other calling. Finally there comes a complete breakdown, with years of doctoring and ex- UNDER AUSPICES OF RURAL ASSOCIATION Mrs. J. B. Slocum and Fraulein Such Appear in Charming Programme: One of the most successful charming entertainments ever given by the Norwich Town Rural associa- tion was that of Friday evening, which included readings by Mrs. Joel B. Slo- and cum, piano solos by Fraulein Such and the sketch by the secretary, Miss Sarah McClennan, at the chapel of the Congregational church was filled by a v appreciative audience. Pres- ident Latham was in charge of the programme, which had been prepared bv Miss Helen M. Lathrop, assisted by Miss Mary Wattles. Mrs, Slocum gave as her first selection a realistic scene from Dickens’ Oliver Twist, entitled Mr. Bumble’s Courtship. This put her in complete favor with her audience and as an_ encore she gave James Whitcomb Ril Over the Riv Through the Woods. Her second num- ber was a musical one in two parts, My Ships, and In May. In these she was accompanied by Miss Ruth Pot- ter on the piano. As an encore she gave Luck. With no apparent effort Mrs. \Slocum_put herself in the place of many different characters so that one could see and hear each one in his or her own life speech and en- vironment. Fraulein Such’s first number by Grieg was given with a sure touch and charm which brought out insist- ent applause so that she responded with one of MacDowell's selections. In Schubert'’s Senerade the beautiful points were brought out with skill and as an encore she rendered the Shadow Dance. In Chopin’s Fantasle Im- promptu her execution was brilliant and the encore, Grieg's Bridal Pro- cession was most pleasing. During the evening President La- tham gave the notice of the meeting to be held today (Saturday) in the town hall by the Business Men's as- sociation, the purpose being to form a permanent organization for improv- ing the conditions in New London county, 9 r and DISTRIBUTING HIS WEALTH BEFORE HIS DEATH. Cyril Johnson, Staffords Springs Man- ufacturer, Making Gifts to Relatives. Milton I. Smith of Willimantic is about to benefit by the considerate- ness of his uncle, Cyril Johnson of Stafford Springs, the retired manufac- turer. It seems that Mr. Johnson has started to distribute some of his wealth to relatives and friends rather than wait until death and do it by will. To Milton L. Smith has been presented a rtificate of 50 shares in the United ction and Electric company, par value of $100, which draws interest at five per cent. Mr. Smith says that he will ‘use the money to go into Business Iater. Cyril Johnson is widely known for benevolences in Stafford Spring: especially in connection with the hos pital there, and has been a wealthy woolen mill owner there for years. The Stafford public libral was a gift from Mrs. Johnson. MADE INSPECTION VISIT TO WOLCOTT COUNCIL. Bidwell Visited Council in Hartford. E. Allen Masonic The great event of the year in Wol- cott council, R. and S. M.. of Hartford, the conferring of the super excelient degree in full form, took place at Ma- sonic temple, Hartford, Thursda: evening. Seventy-sev candidates were initiated. Nearly 400 Masons were present The council was opened at 7.30 by T. I M. Lesiie W. Reed and associate officers. Grand Tlustrious Pr ipal Conductor of Work K. Allen Bidwell of this city, who was present to make his official inspection of the council, was received in due form. Among other grand officers present were P. C M. George A. Kies of Hartford and Edward E. Fuller of Tolland. A well rendered musical programme was followed by remarks by Mr. Bid- well. He complimented the council on the excellence of the degree work. After the council was closed a con- | cert programme was given by Sphinx | Temple band. ALLEGED BOOK SWINDLE. Slick Swindier Said to Have Made | False Contracts. A pretended agent, resent a Philadelphi made many victim: Call says, by his pec liciting and 1ak mer, suggesting a claiming to rep- book firm, has | the Woonsocket ar ways of order last sum- - suth who worked | in Windham towns. The inat- | vidual had, i of introduction, | Some letters of recommendation. from pense and untold suffering. They could be entirely relieved in a great many cases, and others be very greatly bemefited by, Correctly Fitted Glasses This is net & theory, but an absolutely proven faet. We grind our own lenses on the premises. THE PLAUT-CADDEN CO. OPTICAL DEPARTMENT Plaut-Cadden Bldg., Norwich, Ct. prominent people, ranging from a Pittshurgh foundry proprietor to some- one very close to the head executive of the nation. In short, he claimed he hailed from the Capital City. He was a smooth-tongued, slick and trim fellow, and good on oppor tunitie. that is, butting in when viec- tims were busy. He had a duplicate card vouching his recommendations, which cards later o be orig- inul contracts. Boxes of buoks ar now being received, and they 2 turned, of course, as fast as they are shipped. The firm, although the reccipt of the states that they are kept in storage in their warehouse at the expense of the alleged purchaser until the contract acknowledging returned book: Hyomei, a Simple, Harmless and Well Known Remedy All That Is Needed. Few if any flls of babyhood cause more family alarm than croup, and rightfully so, for if sure and effective relief is not promptly given the life of the little one is endangered. At the first symptoms of croup use Hyomei. It is a simple treatment, ab- solutely harmlese—no stomach dosing —simply breathe it. Hyomei is easy to use—fjust put a few drops on & handkerchief or flannel and hold to the child’s nose. It will then breathe in the balsamic and health-restoring fumes. If the case is very severe give the vapor treatment—30 drops of Hyomei poured into a teacup three- quarters full of boiling water. Hold the cup close to the nostrils. Some of the severest cases have been cured by this method in a few minutes. No household should be without Hy- omei—it is not only a quick and ef- fective relief for croup of children, but is one of the simplest, surest and easiest treatments for cold in the head, bronchitis, laryngitis, or any catarrhal ill of grown-ups. Air laden with Hyomei soothes, heals and vitalizes the sore, raw and inflamed mucous membrane of. the breathing organs almost immediately. Do not be without Hyomei another day— druggists everywhere sell it—the com- plete outfit, which includes hard rub- ber inhaler, $1.00. Extra bottle of quid, if wanted, 50 cents. The Lee & Osgood Co. always sell Hyomei with agreement to return the money if vou are not satisfied —_— GOVERNMENT BOAT DRIVEN BACK BY SNOWSTORM. Reporters Could Not Get to Plum Isi- and for Courtmartial. New London, Conn., March §—News- paper correspondents who are cover- ing by more or less absent treatment the courtmartial of Major Benjamin M. Koehler at Fort Terry, charged with immoral conduct, suffered another setback this morning. All the New Continuing Today SPECIAL SALE MEN'S SUITS $12.50 Reduced from $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.00, $25.00 We realize that the reductions sound incredible—but * we cannot do more than state the facts The assortment comprises about 100 Suits—The left overs or stay-at-homes from our fall and winter stock. Broken lots, but the variety is broad and offers good choosing. Suits of fine velour cassimeres, pure worsteds and serges in the season’s smartest coloring Included are Kuppenheimer and Clothmft Suits, beauti- fully made and are bargains pure and simple at $12.50. Spring Stocks are arriving daily and we need the room THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Panhatan 121-125 MAIN STREET s and models. FOR BUSINESS MEN. Epaakers! to York and Boston reporters left on the | STATE BANQUET transport General J. M. Brannan at 715 a. m., en route o Fort Terry. A heavs was running and soon 8| Thres Notable blinding snow squail was encountered. Two of the reporters were taken ill on Hartford on Tuesday. account of the unusual swell. Sty At Fort Wright it was decided un- Tess in terests of the state, Be the point of view of the busi there will i who is a well known Boston and Wor- cester newspaper publisher. It is probable that a reception will be extended the distinguished visitors at the state capitol by Governor Sim- eon E. Baldwin and the other state officials at 3 o'clock. The banquet is at 7.30. in wise to continue the trip of the trans- — | port {o the other forts and after an |be no more notable banquet in Con- 1 “SOLD OUT” SIGN WAS { B i rsthout Biving. the mews. | necticut this winter than that of the | EARLY DISPLAYED. bapermen even a glimpse of Plum Isi- | Business Men’s associations of the| , .. T oo 2ot state, to be held in the banquet hall | Anti-Suffragists Had Large Patronage The courtmartial was resumed this | of the Hartford club, next Tuesday for Their Sale. morning, the defense again attacking the alieged conspiracy which prompted the charges. Major Koehler appeared in excellent spirits and was more cheerful than at any time since the trial began. i evening. With a limit on of tickets to be issue dat 400, there had | been 368 sold up to Thursday will be he dinner the number graced by the | presence at the head board of a mem- ber of the cabinet of President Wood- | The anti-suffragists of this city held { a food sale in the unoccupied store in the Shields building on Broadway Fri- The aifair proved a great suc- cess and at 3.30 o'clock they put a big 5 : e orart. | sign in the window saying that they Rumor of Koehler on Stand. ;‘l’:mv,‘;‘,“(‘f":;n:gr'e"::s e Depart | had sold out. They had for sale cakes, Although the utmost precautions | Ment of Commere and Tabor William | U0, 500 " eq Deans, fishballs, pro- are still being taken to prevent mews | po FeHAGIS OF rO0LAT. Koot ety | serves, and salads. The fol- of the court martial proceedings | &9 but three speakers, the secretary | oo, ; of the sale: Mrs. against Major Benjamin M. Koehler | GONeIROr Baidwin, aad Harw Al Archibald Mitchell, Jr, Mrs. Horatio from becoming public, it 18 sald hat | o rogigent of the chamber of commerce | Biselow. Mrs. R. dones, * Miss ; - erce | B : 2 n the major took the stand in his own | President of the chamber of commerce | \iyzie (aruthers, Mrs. W. Russell defenso at Fort Terry on Plum Is- | 9% the United States State Fresident| poirg, Mrs. W. K. Tingley, Mrs. John land today He Is understood to havo | nial ST IORGSOR, 2F e JHite PRSI K Rogers and Mrs. Edmund W. Per- flatly denled all the charges of im- | NeSS Me v kins. morality against him. It is said he oL o otk aad el L Winle, a representative of The Bul- has received a number of telegrams Aot B 3 | tetin was present right after the selling from prominent army men throu: e T aiawin—The State and|out of the food sale, the local sufra- out the country his behalf. offering to testify in It is believed here that the proceed- °”§L‘l‘,‘o‘{2;\ ings may end tomorrow night, unless the court martial decided to call on some of the army men, unteered to testify who have vol- as to Major Koeh- the speakers. Redfleld—The Administratien and the Business Man. | There will be a galaxy guished guests of honor in addition to These will be the five Harry A. Wheeler—Commercial Co- National of distin- | Bists came to take possession of the store and to replace their sign in the window, as they intend to have a sale In the same store. When the antis took possession of the store the banners of thelr opponents were soon removed. ‘While the sale by the antis was in ’s good character, rosress the suffragists had a sand- ler's g aracter. ;Zrz\ga;en{:ll‘nennf;;r;‘rn m\x{a C o,r;\lessri. VI e 1o (s mteger Ca.rr)'ing a sign % . Y, Mahan, Donovan they designed. The si ore the Flagpole for Rockville. and Kennedy; the United States sen- ;.}\‘lalclxw;‘n:z hvsrsrllelllon: “1f K}?flme they D. C. Flaherty of Storrs states that | ators, Brandgeeee and McLean; Jjohn | say is woman's sphere, what are the he has the contract for furnishing the | H. Hustis, president of the New York, | antis doing here?’ This slgn was car- 100 foot flagpole for the city of Rock- | New Haven & Hartford railroad, and | ried around the streets during the ville and that it is now ready for|John H. Fahy, president of the cham- |forencon and afternoon, causing quite | painting. ber of commerce of the United States, |a lot of attention and comment. | Pure Lard Special Bargain for Saturday, 1500 lbs. Fresh Eastern Pork Loins, Ih. 2000 pounds Lean Sugar Cured HAMS Ib. 16ic 9 to 10 a. m. HARTLEY’S ENGLISH .... DOUBLE TIP Matches - RED ALASKA SALMON, Granulated SUGAR, 23 Ibs. ca 135 Main Street payment has been fuily satisfied. What will be the outcome of all this is a| matter of coRigplure. BEST SLICED BACON/ LEAN PORK CHOPS MARRIALADE MILLAR'S IRISH ..............12%c .. 14c 7 boxes 25¢ n 15¢ N Fancy hrge We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. L lona Peas Sweet and Tender, can. .. ... An Actual Saving of 10 to 50 Per CTent. in Our Meat Department Saturday 500 lbs. Fresh Eastern SHOULDERS, Ib. Sweet, Juicy, Navel ORANGES, doz. Fancy Head LETTUCE, each LEMONS e BANANAS - FINE MEALY POTATOES, p'. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Free Delivery We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. 8C i Ask For The ; i | 135¢ Genuine Southdown MUTTON 13¢ CHOICE CELERY, each doz. 15¢ doz. 20c 25¢ 8¢ TP T S ’Phone 29-4 Ask For The; Women's Spring Suits and Coats A BIG BROAD ASSORTMENT AT REASONABLE PRICES of a style and color. Come in today and select $12.50 and $15.00. range is $4.50, $4.98, $5.50 A superb showing of Spring Models, in Women’s and Misses’ Suits, Coats and Dress Skirts, new styles, author- itatively correct—new- materials—new colorings. Our Spring Suits at:$25.00, $27.50, $30.00, $35.00 and $37.50 are particularly attractive and exclusive, only one Our moderate priced Suits at $12.50. $15.00, $17.50 and $22.50 have all the latest style touches. styles are unusually effective, including many novelties at $17.50, $20.00 and up to $27.50. Also some stunning models, lined with good quality silk at $8.98, $10.00, See our New Dress Skirts. There are Skirts of rare style and beauty, of best grade materials, and the price your new Spring Coat. The and up to $12.50. Last Call On Millinery OUR ENTIRE STOCK STILL FURTHER REDUCED $1 98 Women’'s Dress Hats, our . Children’s Hats, in a wnd colors, reduced to 98c been—all reduced to. Trimmed Outing variety of shapes value up to 98c— 15¢ Hats, Children’'s Dress Advance showing of New Spring Hats. All the newest model Hats, including Paris Hats and Pattern Hats from our price own workroom. No matter what former in & variety models, former prices up to $3.98—reduced to...... entire stock of fine Dress has 5 $1.98 Women's, Misses' and Chil- dren’s Trimmed Outfng Hats, former prices up to $1.93—re- duced to 25 °98c of attractive and most fashionable colorings. See our New Soring Dress Hats at $1.98, $2.98, $3.98 and $5.00, Men’s $1.00 A special offering of Men's Light Weight, They are made of a fint Negligee Shirts. attached collar and are cut in to 17. today and until sold, we offer Shirts at 69¢ Gray Flannel quality flannel, with good full sizes; ranging from 14 These Shirts were made to sell at $1.00—but beginning them At 69c Each Special showing today of New Spring Styles-in the weil- known Eagle Shirts at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, WOMEN’S 37140 AND 50c HOSIERY AT 25¢ 600 pairs of Women's Fine Hosiery —sample pairs and surplus stocks: of several importers, including about lovery wanted kind and style—while they last we offer them at 256 FOR WOMEN'S 37/5¢c AND 50c HOSIERY WOMEN'S INITIAL 39¢ HANDKERCHIEFS, 6 FOR 100 dozen Women's Fine Quality In- itial Handkerchiefs, newest style hem- stitohing, with neat ! Is, a full as- sartment of letters—while they last we offer them at 39c FOR 6 WOMEN'S INITIAL HANDKERCHTEFS THE SPECIAL SHOWING OF WASH GOODS WILL CONTINUE TODAY It is a complete showing of all that i The goods will be found in our Silk Department, main flaor, Spring. in Wash Goods for new and in our Basement Department. All of these departments have been especially decorated for this occa plants, giving a Spring-like app: dise that is being shown. tions today, enjoy the decorations and see the Fabrics, SEE THE SPECIAL WINDOW s A Boys’ Clothing JAt 49¢—Boys' Knickerbocker Trousers, sizes & value §9c. 95¢—Boys' Knickerbocker Trousers, mixtares and corduroys, value $1 $3.96—Boys' Norfoik and Double- breasted Suits, value $6.00. $6.75—Boys' Norfolk and Double- breasted Suits, value up to $10.00 eaters—All Kinds 95¢-—Children’s Coat Sweaters, red and gray, sizes 4 to 12, value Coat Sweaters, value $1.86—Women's and Misse: Sweaters, value $3.00 $4.69—Women's and Misses’ Wor- sted Sweaters, with shawl or Byron collar, value $6.00. Coat it today, for equal values in Enameled Ware, 60c to 75¢ pieces at 39¢ It includes—Bread Boxes, Lunch Boxes, Umbrella Stands, Sa Galvanized Ware Water Pails, Oil Cans, Ceal Hods, ‘hamber Pails, Foot Tubs, Bath Tubs, Wash Tubs. Ash Cans, Etc. ickel-plated Ware Speons, Tea Kettles, Tea Pots, Per- .olators, Chafing Dishes, Sad Iroas, Alarmn Clocks, Daih Room Fixiures, Btc. Hundreds of other articles are i Mantles, Food Choppers, Clothes H SATURDAY SPECIAL OFFERINGS TODAY WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF OUR SALE OF KITCHEN FURNISHINGS If you have not as yet attended this big event, do not negl Remember—Teday is the Last Day of the Kitchenware n, with vines, blosseme and petted ance in keeping with the merchan- We invite you to visit our Wash Goods seo- New Spring Wash DISPLAY OF WASH GOODS Art Department At 10c—One of 12-inch DeyNes, embroidered in white and colors, with buttohole and lachd edge. At 159—One lot of Bureau Scarfs, size| 18x5¢ inches, embroidered in white and colors. Laces—Trimmings At 3¢c—Ome lot of Imitation Torchen lace Fdging=s and Tnsertings to mateh, all widths, value So. and)| Toe | At 126—One all colors a dren’s Dr lot of Silk Braids, in d widths, for Chil. Trimmings. See our special showing of mew Spring effects in Fancy Ribbons—very special values at 190, 25¢, 50 and 69¢ a yard. ect Kitchen and Pantry Utensils 49¢ will not soon occur again. These few hints: Enameled Ware l 60c to 98c pieces at JAPANNED WARE—BILACK CR WHITE FINISH Cake Cloests, Pantry Sets, vory Roasters, Etc. Tin Ware 14-quart Dairy Pails, Wash Kettlea, Tin Wash Boflers, Wash Boilers with| copper bottom, ete. Wooden Ware Mothes Pins, Fleor Brooms, Clothes Bryers, Wash Boards, Medleine Cabi- Dust Pans, nets, Step lLadders, Chopping Bowls, Etc. ncluded in this sale—such as Gas ampers, Laundry Requisites, Ete. ic