Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 19, 1915, Page 8

s B N S FORGERY CASE IS ON TRIAL In Superior Court—Ralph Ricardino Accused of Issuing Check With Lewis Shapiro’s Name On It—Had Been Employed by Shapiro—Railroad Brakeman Must Spend Six Months in Jail. Ralph Ricardine, alias James Peter [past few months and persisted in the of this, city, was placed on trial in the criminal superior. court.in New. London Tuésday morning charged with forgery. _Ri ino is accused of is- icard! 5 suing & check for $17.50 on the Uncas | siobbering aroun: National bank of Norwich for the pur- the bank. The pose of defraudii check was dated Oct, 8, 1914, and made pavable to James Peter, an den- dorsed by the payee. The signature is alleged to le that of Lewis Shapiro of Norwich. The check was cashed at | the State attorney. the Manhattan Clothing Co. The following jury was selected to try the case: James P. Johnson, Wil- Ham A. Ames, Alfred Highmore, C. ‘W. Noyes, George L Wilcox, Fred D. Knapp, John C. Dolbeare, Wilson A. Harrison, Ira Steward, =Willlam. N. Sawyer, Willlam ‘Roberts and George | {7, “10 050 WoS SET 1. Holmes. The accused -was .de- fended by Attorney R. M. Douglass of this city and State Attorney Hull is being assisted by Prosecuting Attorney Hall of Norwich, Lewis Shapiro was the first witness. He said he had known Ricardino for five or six years and the accused had worked for him. ' He was shown the alleged forged check “and declared that the signature was. not his. In crose examination Shapiro said that he had been in the habit of drawing checks for the accused whom he employed He testified that he had drawn a check for Ricardino on Oct. 1. 1914. for $7 in payment for clean- ing out a well. He had not drawn any- out t> him since. Herman A. Bruckner, clerk for Por- teous & Mitchell, told of Ricardino coming intc the store and purchasing from him & pair of trousers, hat and shirt, in payment for which he. of- fered the check which had been exhib- itel and which he ldentified. The wit- ness took the check to the head of the firm who declined to accept it. Several other witnesses were exam- ined before court adjourned to con- tinue the case the next day. The defense is that the charge against Ricardino is a case of mis- :aken identity. Must Serve One Sentence. In the court on Tuesday Edward L. LaDuca, the Central Vermont rail- way freieht conductor, who was con- victed last Friday of an indecent as- sault on three East New London bo: was sentenced to months in j on cach of the three counts by Judge Milton A Shumway, but the execution of the sentence. suspended in two counts was itely, leaving but six z Hnll moved for sen- teace in the case soon. after court came in. A Clayton B. Smith, counsel for LaDuca made a plea for mitigation of the sentence. He stated that the circumstances surrounding the case were stich as to raise disturb- ing doubts in the minds of the coun- sel as to the man’s guilt. LaDuca had had ample opportunity to deny some o the circumstances under which the assaults were- ailezed to have taken place Lut instead he had admitted them. He did not attempt to . deny lbat there had Leen numerous times when he Lad remained in his caboose In the yards afier the train’s arrival In New Tondon_which he might easily bave denied had be been guilty. Attorney Smith told of an incident In the courthouse immediately after the trial when the little Scaplen boy had been heard to say that “the boys were lving’ The remark was made in the presence of Sheriff Sidney H. Erown, County Commissioner Smith and Protation Officer Richarq W. Mansfield. Attorney Warren B. Burrows, who also defended LaDuca, made a state- ment In which he said rothing to that he had add to what Attorney except that he wished tion cf the court ‘to made by the Jewett boy's father I'riday afternoon tha. he did not belleve the charge against the man. Sheriff Prown was askeg to tell the circumstan.es abiut which the Scap- len 'boy made the statement credited to hin. Tho sheriff eaic that some- one, he did not know wto, asked the Scaploa boy if the other boys were telling_the truth and he had replied, “No, they are lying.”- He sald that the crunty comm oner and the pro- hedon officer were present. State Attorney Huli said there can be no reascnable ¢oubt as to LaDuca's guilt. He s u that the three boys couldn’t tell the storics they had. told at numerous Inerviews during the A QUICK, SAFE RELIEF FOR INDIGESTION If the Pepsin pills, Sodamint tab- lets or other digestive =aids you have been taking seem to have lost their force and it now takes two or three to give you the relief you got- at first from one, it's time you changed to a new remedy that works on a different principle. When your stomach gets in such shape an effective and quick acting remedy is found in Mi-o-na Stom- ach Tablets made from a scientific vet radically different formula from the usual digestive aid. Mi-o-na not only gives prompt relief from sour, gassy stomach and the full, heavy, lumpy feeling that .comes after eating but vitalizes the whole sluggish digestive and intestinal machinery and makes your stomach fit to do its own digesting in a healthy, normal, painless way. Lee & Osgood Co. and leading druggists everywhere sell Mi-o-na on a positive guarantee of satisfac- tion or money back, and stomach sufferers everywhere should prove its merit on this basis. BIDS FOR PAINTING, »y machine, all bulldings upon the [ounds of ‘the New London Coun griculturnl Soelety and whitewashing il femces and rails around the race the' office of St., Norwich, 1, 1915, 1 a m Paint to be used must be a good arn uality ot and the make of ‘aint the bid. Color to be eleet Bids are solicited from any pain a New Londom County. ik ‘W. W. BECKWITH, Secretary. STETSON & YOUNG Jarpenters and Builders Best work .and - materials -at right rices, by: skilled labor. : -y ‘eleptone 50 WEST MAIN ST. ! | at| ployer, and A. H. Dabodd employe, tip ‘week. er, and Kate Devlin employe, clerk of the court of common pleas for the annual calling of the docket which will take place at New London same story withou. something crop- ping that. would indicate fiction. ' He said that he knew that the Jewett boy's father was in the court room the accused, but f3 was drunk gnd the sight of the man only created pity for the boy and disgust for the men. “The debauching of these little boys is the most disgusting and con- temptible thing imaginable,” declared Considered Good Reputation. Judge Shumway in pronouncing sentence said to LaDuca. “You have apparently . borne. a good reputation among those with whom you have as- sociated but apparently the evidence in the case was sufficient to overcome innocence and your past good reputation.” The pen- Ity for the crime might be 80 years in state prison, declared the judge, so thar the prisoner could judge for himself the seriousness in which the law holds the crime. “But in_con- sideration of your good reputation I am moved for a mitigration of the punishment.” He then sentenced - LaDuca to six months ir jail on all three counts but execution of the sentence in the last two ccunts was suspended. La- Duca took the sertence calmly and inutes later was taken to the il in Franklin street. Four Months in Jail. In the court last week Michial Brin- olina, who had pleaded guilty to mak- ing an_assault upon Mr. and Mrs. Louis Petrini with intent to kill on December 25, was given four months in . the. jail, Colchester Case Nolled. The case of the state vs. Thomsas Rudden of Colchesteh has been nolled. It was a breach of the peace over the throwing of a cup of hot tea. The accused had been in jail for several days. VITAL STATISTICS FOR MONTH OF APRIL. In Eastern Connecticut Towns—Nor- wich Death Rate Above State Av- erage. By mortality reports received there were 1,270 deaths during the month of April. “This_was 82 less than in March and 70 more than in April of last year, and 166 more than the av- erage number of deaths during April for the five years years preceding. The death rate expressed as an an- nual rate of 1,000 estimated popula- tion was 16.2 for the large towns, for the small towns 14.1, and for the whole state including state Institutions 16.7. The deaths from infectious diseases were 229, being 13.3 per cent. of the total mortality. Figures concerning births, marriages’ deaths and causes of death in East- ern Connecticut towns for the month follow: Living births, Norwich: 58; New London 48: Groton 12; Stonington 15; Killingly 20; Plainfield 9; Putnam 19; Norwich 5; New London : Stonington 4; Groton 3! Putnam 3; Windham 6. deaths: Norwich 58; Groton 13; New Stonington 9: i Plainfield 10; Putnam 13; Windham 24. Death rate: Norwich ew London 16.1; 219; on_11.3; Kilingly 31; field 14.4: Putnam 19.8; Windham 18.0. Deaths under 1 year: Norwich 9; New Tordon 8; Groton 1; Stonington Plainfield 4; Putnam 1; Windham 1. Death 1 to 5 years: New, London 8; Groton Putnam 1; Windham 1, Deaths due to measles: Norwich 1. To grip: Norwich 4; Groton 1; Kil- lingly Putnam 3. To whooping cough: = Stonington . To erysipelis: Norwich 1. To diarrhea under 5: Plainfield 1. To tuberculosis of lungs: Norwich 4; New_ London 1; Groton 1; Stonington 1; Windham 1. To other forms of tuberculosis: Nor- wich 1, To lobar and broncho pneumo- nia: Norwich 12; New London 7; Groton 1; Stonington 1; Killingly 2; Plainfield 3; Putnam 1; Windham 5. To _bronchitis: Norwich 3; Killingly 1; Windham 1. To cancer: Norwich 4; New London 1:; Groton 2; Putnam 2; Windham 1. To accidents and vi- olence: Norwich 2; New London 3; Killingly 2; Putnam 1; Windham 1. To all other diseases: Norwich 25; New London 21; Groton 8. Cases of infectious diseases re- ported by health officers in Eastern Connecticut towns follow: Measles: Brooklyn 3; Groswild 1; Tebanon 3; Ledyard 1; New London 3; North Stonington 2 Norwich 8; Pres- ton 8; Putnam (city) 1; Stonington 7; Waterford 1; Willimantic (city) 2; ‘Woodstock 8, riet fever: Colchester (town) 1; Colchester (borough) 5; Coventry 2; New London -1; Norwich (city) 3; Plainfleld 1; Putnam 3; Salem 2; Stonington 1; Willimantic (city) 1. Diphtheria and croup: Groton 1; Jewett City 1; Lebanon 1; New Lon- don 1; Norwich 1; Pomfret 1; Put- nam 3; Willimantic 2. ‘Whooping cough: New London 4; North Stonington 2. ‘Typhoid fever: Danielson (borough) 1; Groton 1; Putnam (city) 3; Willi- mantic (city) 1. Canterbury 1; Chap- Norwich 4; Killingly 1 ‘Tuberculosis: lin 1; Danielson (borough) 1; Killing- ly 2; New London 1; Norwich (city) 3; - Putnam (city) 1; Stonington 1; ‘Waterford 1. THREE AGREEMENTS MADE FOR PAY FOR INJURIES. Under Workmen’s Compensation Act —Taftville, Waterford and Old Mys- tic Cases. Three new compensation agreements were filed on Tuesday by the compen- sation -commissioner with the clerk of the superior court. They were the fol- lowing: Edward S. Harkness oft Goshen Point, Waterford, employer and Joseph Spadaldro, employe, wro had com- pound fracture of the ankle on Octo- ber 14, 1914, compensation from Oc- tober 28 at $5 per week during inca- pacity. Paul Massey of Old Mpystic, em- of little finger on left hand cut off on February 12, compensation $32.86 for three weeks and two days at $10 per Ponemah Mills of Taftville, employ- lost thumb nail on April 27, compensa- tion $5 per week from May 12th dur- ing Incapacity. CALLING THE DOCKET, Disposition Will Be Made of Com- mon Pleas Cases Pending. Notice has been sent out by the — MAY SALE OF UNDERMUSLINS Begins This Morning o A Twice a year we sell more Undermuslins and sell them cheaper than any other house--twice a year we are able to carry this sale to a successful conclusion because of the values, the styles and the attractiveness generally of our tremendous stock of the intimate garments which appeal to every woman. you will be fully satisfied. At 15c You would not expect to see Corset Covers cr Drawers of such beauty and quality for this very low price, and it is only in Boston Store White Sales that these chances are offered to you. The Corset Covers are of good quality and finished with two rows of insertion and dainty lace edge. The Drawers, which are in two styles, have hem- stitched, tucked ruffles. Either of these two garments for ' At 25¢ This sale offers you a choice selection of garments worth from thirty-nine cents to half a dollar for only 25c. Long Skirts, dainty and of good quality—Drawers of the plainer kinds as well as those trimmed with laces and embroid- eries—Corset Covers, finished with dainty embroideries and laces—a charming assortment of pretty garments. WHITE GOODS, LINENS AND DOMESTICS White fabrics which should be particularly appropriate at this season of the year. Good values, too. ‘WHITE GABARDINE, the fabric which leads all this season .. = 3% A YARD EXPOSITION CLOTH—45 inches wide . 50c A YARD “LONG BEACH CLOTH” presents an unusually good value—a yard wide. . e S -... 25¢ A YARD 40 INCH EMBROIDERED VOILE for the daintiest of Summer dresses.....c.....c.e... <eee 49c A YARD DRESS LINEN of good quality.. «+s. 58¢ A YARD SILK FINISH LINEN - 69¢ A YARD SEED VOILE—40 inch. . 250 A YARD SNOW FLAKE—40 inch. . 256 AND 33¢ A YARD NON CREASE LINEN—36 inch .. 5% A YARD TABLE DAMASK OF DEPENDABLE CHARACTER Boston Store Table Damasks have held a high place for many years, and at all times you may find a large assort- ment of most excellent values to select from. VERY HEAVY DAMASK.. . $1.25 A YARD NAPKINS TO MATCH...... $325 AND $425 A DOZEN DOUBLE DAMASK—very heavy welght linen in se- lected patterns of great beauty........ .«.. $2.00 A YARD NAPKINS TO MATCH. .. $4.25 AND $6.25 A DOZEN BLEACHED PILLOW CASES in the two best sizes— 42 by 36 and 45 by 26. These are sold ordinarily for Tlcheach=r S s 2 . SALE PRICE 14c EMBROIDERED PILLOW CASES—a special lot which ‘we will sell for just half price—worth 50c each— SALE PRICE 250 GOOD SHEETS—full size, 81 by 90—the 65c kind— SALE PRICE 48c Snowy, dainty garments from clean work rooms--up to the minute in style and finish--and all at the very lowest prices. These sales should be revela- tions to economical buyers, and we confidently ask you to come this morning knowing that It is a trade event, successful because of the earnest co-operation of the manufacturers with us. Buy your Undermuslins now and save. The More Expensive Undergarments In these more elaborate garments, as in the cheaper ones, you will find that much money may be saved by buying now, and you also have the added advantage of an unusually large assortment to select from. THE NEWEST IDEAS — THE PRETTIEST STYLES — THE LOWEST PRICES NIGHT ROBES ..w........ $1.25 to $5.98 SKIRTS i e 2 o s e £1$1:25107$5.98 ENVELOPE CHEMISES ... . $1.25 to $3.98 COMBINATIONS ......... $1.25 to $4.98 We also display a very handsome showing of the Better Grade Corset Covers, Drawers and Short Skirts, all at Special Sale Prices. Latest Novelties in Boudoir Caps and Crepe de Chine Undergarments, including Camisoles and Envelope Chemises. EMBROIDERIES AND LACES SPECIALLY PRICED The Lace and Embroidery Department also participates in this White Sale with some exceptional values in the most desirable Embroideries and Laces. READ THIS LIST EMBROIDERED BATISTE FLOUNCINGS in ex- tremely pretty patterns which are excellently suited for Misses’ Graduation Gowns—values from 98c to $1.39 a yard ...... SALE PRICE 75¢ ORGANDIE AND VOILE FLOUNCINGS which are 45 inches wide are included in the special offerings— value $1.25 & yard......occeeeueenn SALE PRICE 98¢ EMBROIDERED ALLOVERS for waists and guimpes —selling regularly for 98c...... csecsecen SALE PRICE 49¢ 18 INCH EMBROIDERIES for corset covers. specially dainty patterns—value 50c a yard— SPECIAL PRICE Some FINISHED EMBROIDERED -BANDS for wash. dresses, regularly 25c to 45c a yard............ SALE PRICE 1%¢ ‘WIDE EMBROIDERED EDGES, valued from 18c to 20c a yard. . eeessaes .. SALE PRICE 16¢c BABY SETS OF EDGE AND INSERTION which we sell regularly for 10c and 12%c a yard...SALE PRICE 5c PURE LINEN LACES in widths from 2% to 314 ifiches —values 10c to 15¢c & yard.............. SALE PRICE At 50c As the price advances the quality improves, and here you have garments worth all of 75¢c for just half a dollar. Long Skirts of crepe or muslin, prettily trimmed—Short Skirts with embroidery or lace trimmed ruffles—the new envelope Chemises with delicate embroidery—combinations of Cover and Drawers, or Cover and Skirt, charming in design and finish—Gowns in a very large variety of high and low neck models, made of both fine muslin or crepe Your half dollar will bring big returns during this sale. At 98c There are just six special garments in great variety to be sold at this popular price. In design and in the character and quality of the trimming they conform to the very late est fashion demands, and the quality throughout is of the most dependable. Dainty envelope Chemises, pretty Come binations, long skirts in the new circular effect, Gowns in bewildering variety, Drawers embroidered and lace trimmed —the lsabella style, some very clever Camisoles in either white or pink. be. All of them are just as pretty as they can Opening Display THE NEW WHITE MILLINERY A cordial invitation is extended to view the most recent Summer Millinery styles as carried out in the clever Sum- mer Hats which we now display. The prettiest of the many novel models have been selected for this first pre- sentation, and the whole forms a display which is both beautiful and unique. on Monday, May 24, at 2 p. m. The annual calling of the docket is provided in the practice book as follows: “In each county, during the last term or session prior to July in eac the presiding judge shall, upon Some vear, | default of appearance, of which such notice as he shall! cases.’ direct shall have been given to coun- sel, call the docket and discontinue, or otherwise dispose of such untried [jory Young of No. 58 Otis street has cases thereon as have been pending|been one year, and cases in which there is|company playing Sweethearts. unless cause | Young plays the organ- in the orches- be shown for the continuance of such |tra behind In “Sweethearts” Company. For_the past few weeks Miss Mar- | 00KIng. with the Christie MacDonald Miss singing part. The company is at pres- ent.in Chicago where th: It was expect: coast “this summer, but the trip west has been postponed until fall. East.Berlin—All the brick yards are the scenes and also has a |working full time and increasing have a long ship- taken to the hospital. " ;"!m—n Hartford—Patrick F. Cummings, who to visit the Imarched at the head of the Hi Henry troupe a score of years ago, died Sat- urday night at St. Francis’ hospital. He was in a sanitarium five months byt had a shock a few weeks ago and Burial was