Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 3, 1922, Page 6

o YA NUKWIUH BULLETIN, MUNUAT, APRIL 3, 1922 DANIELSON The oldsr residents of Danielson reca:l | with keenast interest much of “the talk »f years ago relative to the mystery that rrounded the life of Levi Wilson Moen. ho died in a hospital at Newark, N, J y &t the age of 74. in Danielson préter ce was a ho v in b = mysterions relations with | Moen, barbed wire king, were < speculation here for yea many recollections is town. hilip 1 son and ge career were recalled Su when news of his death appeared ‘n many papers. Herewith i a despatch sent out from New York that will give the younger gen- eration something of an insight into the strange surrounding Wil- son's not touch many phases of Lis doings that talked about hers for years, and, perhaps, it i well, for 1o one ever claimed to really know whetler the etories were true or cireumstances life, Tut it does glv unusual 1 1.—Levi Wilson Moen, who gainsd national notoriety 30-odd years ago as “Doc” Wilson, central Agure in he celebrated and abserbing ‘mystery cf the Barbed Wire King," is dead. e a‘ed of old age in the Newark City hospital today. Wiisen, rr” Moen—probably no on live knows which was his right name— | ®as born of a lowly and obscure family | rown, C 74 years ago. | Pe was employed is a hostler n Uxbridge. One day he abandoned hi position and going to the Blackstone Na- tional bank, presented a check for $3.- 000 drawn by Philip L. Moen, ployer, on a Worcester bank. heck ‘arrived a telegram from Moen: “Pay any check bearing my signature hat Levi Wilson may present The name of Philip L. Moen belonged the or. a leading citizen of Wor- re in local and national pol- check only marked a begin- ning. In a short time “Doc” Wileon developed 2 tocal Monte Christo. When he ran short of funds he would send an onder to Moen to “come over and bring your check book.” Moen always came But moboly knew why. At last Moen balked, and Wilson, whe had also taken £ Moen, ation: that sued for a large sum. trial the millionaire he had paid his former 00.000, but insisted emphatical- ty that he %ad not been blackmalled. The t ended in a disagreement and Wil- son disappeared for a time. The “barbed wire king” died in 1881 eaving an estate of $30,000,000, of which $750,700 was set aside in 2 spe- sial trust fond to be expended in pro- ecting the Moen family from any furth- tr inroads tnat might be made by Wi ton and that to prosecute him crim- mally if *he opportunity offered, during the 20 years from 1857. At the end of hat time whatever was left was to re- rert to Wilson and he accepted $125.000 time when his fortunes were again ow ebb. McCegor's auction to take place it farm In Pineville, Saturday, wi postponed until Tuesday, April 4th, at 10 Velock a. m. as adv. in classified col- ams of this issue—adv. Refrigerated onlons, carvots, peas and sther such yarden sass are to be grown | it Oneco this season, if the sage of Fair- banks park has any luck with an experi. ment now in procsss. It will be recalled that the sage is one of the greatest of | modern weather prophets—a regular | cloud digger, mnd sensing’ some. time | sincs, that an unusual turn of weather was due fur the latter part of March and the easly days of April, with snow | and sleet such, he hurrled out to his parden and planted quantitles of seed | *¢ various kinds. Now, anyone ca 1 grow vegetables dur- | ng Whe reguiar growing seasom, but ; Mr. and Mrs. G, Harold Gipatrie, who wn st Oueco this experimentr's pro- | hes been spending*the vavtation in Put- N an s to do with something en- pnam, has gone to New York to visit her from the mere growing What he is after is a and of peas and carrots at are seif-refrigerating, so that they may be le under the boiling sua - gl t day and etill emain s cold as a hunk of ice. Tmagge the | saving of ire bills! vegetables that be frozen yet rar indefinitely in perfect con- 3 held also that they will be attacks by the destruc- Imagine a line of Immune dve ice-storms. However, tc be successful in growing such a line of vegetables one must be = real her sharp, 8o as to get the head of a later March or snowstorm. Missing this requirement might mean the whole crop and the eresting experiment, les also, by the way, the de- e a succotash tree, one of roducts of the surprising age. Oneco stands a real chance of becom- minent, if the refrig- oducts line works out s hoped may be the case. Jut nk cf the revenue that success would bring—the sale of seeds, the rev- enue from press despatches and the rush of tourists. Veritably Fairbanks pari al Burbank’s farm! loan coupons maturing deposited in_the savings he Windham County Na- bank between April 1st and April ve interest from April lst. from April 1st on savings depart- 5. The Wind- 3am County Natiomal Bank. Danielson. “onn.—adv who has been Central Village for fifteen that perior prominently | Mentified with the manufacturing activi- of the village, concluded his duties ¥ith the Farnsworth-Pinney company on saturday that he may go to Windsor Locks where he is to be in charge of e accoutiag in the plant of ott compaay. in which Charles B. P sey, w hdrew from the Farnsworth- ®inney comp: January 1, is one of | he owners. Gallagher has been he cashier at the Famsworth-Pinney vant in Central Villags and under the *lainfield Woolen company was super- mdent of the plant for 2 long pe- od. s resident fpars and d Mr. ge feels that it will sus- has been made a deféndant in an action fot tow ministrator of the estate of Louls La- Moutitain, age 9 years, for whose death the the afternoon, on Main street in.the village of Oxford and was in the exercise of due care and at the same time and place. the defend- ant w automebile at a fast rate of speed and in a That his automobile slon was brougit before the court. thy first Tuesday in April. respondent please ! kindl; Friery” does not appear in the telephone book of Putnam district, nor in the city directory, nor on the voting list. one and only place that Jim’s name ap- pears is on the record of the Putnam city consistent frequency. ed in Willimantic last week and sent to Brooklyn fail for drunkenness. Bulletin's Willimantic column appeared an account of the Thread City court pro- ceedings pear that Jim Friery been up again and had beer sent down again. Putnam every time that he appears be- fore His Honor is the question that sev- eral and one of the Willimantic judge about it but has re- ceived no satisfaction yet from any quar- ter. citizen, docs not claim “him, does not want him and does not care to have him foisted upon it. record for time spent in Brooklyn jail and when he returns there he is at home. court in Willlmantic last week and was returned to his home in Brooklyn by Judge F. ). Foss, and that's the truth! pastor of the Methodist Grove street s to leave this ‘church, but the family will remain in Putnam until the close of the sehool Southern N»w England Conference held a meeting .n_Pawtucket, Wednesday, at which Mr. pointed but been made publia yet. less will receive an appointment to some other parish. ford, Gaug: H. Moss, of Chapel elected chairman of the executive com- mittes of the Council of Women’s clubs of Hertford. organtzed uilds and ‘nas 2 membership of between nina { Bas-ett had the honor of being the first woman to ba elected to the school board of the city of Hartford. Mr. South Main burns received when a pan of boiline water was knocked from the kitchen stove, a_part of the water falling upon the child. mother, why Is spending several months there with relatives. Putnam League of Voters will be in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Wednes- day Mrs. will be the speaker and will talk on City and is familiar with the town management plan recently introduced in West Hart- PUTNAM rank W. Russel] , who owns and .op- es @ restaurant on Pomfret street, $10,000 damages; - The . plaintiff in case - of Peter Lamountain . of the of Oxford, Mass., who is the ad- act The writ October, is . brought. alleges that on the 1821-, about four o'clock the child was wal operating a large and powerful dangerous and reckless due to the negligent manner. operation of the . defendant ran into & child and as the result of the <olli- her death occurred: Fallowing the accldent Mr. Russell the district -court 1 a charge of mansiaughter and after the evidence was acquitted by The writ Is returnable to Windham county superior court the Page The Baulletis Willimantio cor- When he is found, tell hom that the name ‘“Jim The court and there it appears with Jim was for the ’nth time arrest- In The in_which it was made to ap- of Putnam had Why Willimantic foists Jim on Putnam people have been asking lawyers spoke to the Putnam has never had Jim as a Jim Tolds the county Jim Friery was before the city Rev. 5. J. A. Rook. for several years church ~ on in June. The Rook's successor was ap- the appointment has not Mr. Rook doubt- Mrs. Claremce WI. Barrett of Hart- hier of Mr. and Mrs. Charles street, has. been The courcil is made up -of women's clubs, leagues and and 1en thousand women. Mrs. John Bradford, 13 menths’ old sen of and Mrs: Howard C. Bradford. of street, i3 recovering from Mfss Rhode Gllpatirfo, dnngdhler ‘of The first lecture to be given before the afternoon. April 5th. and is public. James Henry, of West Hartford. Boroazh Government. Mrs. Henry tain a loss in hs removal. active in many clvic enterprises and dur- ing the war was chairman of all but one chairmah of the -activities of the Red Cross. He is one of the best known and able members of All K. of C., of Moosup, and of all of his good work in behalf of that organization the members arranged a so- cial evening in his honor last Friday at their rooms in Moosup. Practically the entire membership of the council, numbering 175, was in attendance. knight, Albert DeForgs, presented Mr. Gallagher an over-stuffed loungng chair. One of the addresses of the evening was made by Rev. Joseph E. McCarthy, pas- tor of All Hallows' regretted not only in Central Village, but which this section. friends go with him to his new field of labor. ing, some frout were caught Saturday— the opening day of the season—by- fish- ermen sufficlently enthusiastic and hardy to face a northeast snow storm and the other unpleasant conditions attached to an outing under such conditions. early as 3.30 Saturday morning some of the real dyed-in-the-wool trout fish- ermen were on their way to the brooks, sloshing along through snow and slush. Few of them were well rewarfod for their efforts. 4 that they had not been able to get cven a nibble, while others brought in small strings of small fish. Those who wanted to go out, but did not do so havt the consolation of knowing that they didn't miss much, concerned, and that in the sunny and balmy days that are coming they will have their innings. =pent Sunday with relatives in Daniel- o visited will an = business trip. ot arout ated much hotel, where they were shown. the annual borough election and borough meeting. by the hundreds this spring and flocks of ‘them may be seen everywhere abgut R the borough He has been of the Lilerty bond drives and Hallows' _council, in appreciation On behalf of the council, the grand church. Mr. Gallagher's going away will be also in- all the communities he bacame 50 widely known in in The best wishes of many Every weather handicap nmotwithstand- As Some came back réporting insofar as big catches are | with Miss Kathleen Burns of ' Hartford were Miss Katherine T. Thayer of Putnam relatives here over Sund: J. Witter was In Jewelt City Sunday William S. Brown brought in a string Saturday afternoon that cre- interest at the Attawaugan A ‘week from today—April 10—brings | open Starlings have come info this territory Pitnam Conference and National ing to be held in Baltimore. Samuel Smith, Funeral services for George Benoit, 57, who was killed by being struck by the Boston express, hail and then a little rain until goloshes deep slush and the flaps of the flappe ceased to flap to keep out the water, ary. when traveling is good. nean a substanti retailers. Trout fishermen, who had planned for a holiday 10 be spent on thei brooks, firesides ani looked longingly at the fish- ing tackle \:hich they had been setting in ‘reasiness for The weat sportsmen and_the high brodks caused by last week's storm will | Theg a visit was made to the farm, it- ‘Windhamn county, superior court, Judge |“CURZYIUS WE HOAT THE = Schwartz Bros.’ Furniture Store See the Famous “What Is It” Curzyius Appear In Our Window. ‘Removal Sale and a Big Week of Bargains During This Week, Wonderful Bargains and Free Gifts to _Now Is Your Chance to Buy ! $500 To Any Person Who Can Make the “What Is It” Smile. The Schwartz Bros. at Norwich, has booked a novelty stunt to appear at the store all this week. Th= famous “What Is It,” “Curzyius” by name, will appear in the window every day and mystify the public. It will not bat an eyelash and anybody who makes the figure SMILE gets $500 for their ability as mirth provokers. Watch Our Window. The hours for the appearance of Curzyius is from 2 to 3 p. m. and from 4.15 to 5.15 daily, and on Saturday from 4 to 5 p. m. and from 7 to 8 p. m. On Saturday Lower Than 1914 Prices - T | PRSI fi?-—“"’ a1 Y ,. MAHOGANK OR OAK | at 8 p. m. Curzyius will be expossd to ths public and DAVENPORT prizes awarded. Mystery Featured. Curzyius has four uniforms, viz., mechanical doll, full dress, Tuxedo and an English walking suit. Th= men, are allowed to shake hands with the mystery and the girls are allowed to kiss “Curzy” if they want to. Bert Reddy, the manager of the attraction, invites doctors to try and make Curzyius smile or blink. “Curzyius” is somewhat of a humorist itself, making the crowds go into fits of laughter with its stunts which serve to baffle all who have their eyes on the prize compensation. In Chase Leather $39.50 Whether you need it now or not, come in and see why the Schwartz Bros. giving. leads in value “Curyzius” Gives FREE To Every Purchaser, One of the Gifts Listed Below. 4-Piece Bedroom Suite $79.00 o 1l il With a Purchase From $50 to $100 Your Choice of Handsome Lamp Parlor Table 2 Pretty Pictures or a Comfortable Rocker it Bl | The simplicity of graceful design to many is the logi- cal choice to make when they buy bedroom furniture. The fact that designs today prove to be satisfactory 2 to those who appreciate the quaintness and simplicity of lines is more reason why you should investigate this bedroom value. ‘We are quite sure it will please you. :‘:kul; ;::kce;tn shown made of select $ 79. oo Young Couples Should Take Advantage of This Opportunity. You can buy your outfit at special prices this week and get one of these beau- N tiful presents free. “The Big Store With the Little Prices” ford. Tt is expected that Mrs. George |take the enthusiasm out of theé-fisher-| self and there was found a still, 2 H. Nichols of Thompson and Mrs. S.|men for some days to come. gallons of moonshine, a gallon of liquod Nikoloff. of Putnam will represent the Delieved to be alcohol and thirty gallons of mash. Leon furnished a bons of $300 for appearance in court at a later date. The offizers also visited the store of John Sketchelski in Manhasset village Jesse B. Manson, champion checker player of the Pacific coast, was in Put- namFriday evening, guest of the Put- nam Checker club. He met all comers and the best talent in the, city tried out league at the Pan-American League meet- Samuel and Maurice Diamond were in Hartford Sunday at- | tne champ's ga i i . ; ind 63 ot 8 . p’s game but without being suc- [ and “under the floorlng found 63 -bot teriding & ineeting of tho state executive | cesstul although several draw games | ties of what they believed to be Pol- :°m';fl;:‘°:l R e s ound | resuited. Hanson’s home s in Oakland, |ish wine, but which the proprietor e Jow ol 90 Hndne. ) Fu Il Carly 5 h i i i is Dbitters and used exclusivel ebrews have raised their quota of §500, | CAlfornia. He has been east fo partici- :claims is bi a y pate in the world's championship which was scheduled to be played in Boston this month, but for Some reason -has been postponed until next October. Han- son is to remain in the east unti] that for medicinal purposes. They also found three barrals of cider, which the owner claimed was vinegar and a quantity of various kinds of extracts which, the of- some t. spare. Thursday* morning, ficers say, was mot accompanied by the Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridsy ev-|were held at St. Mary's church Sai- | {'me and will pick up a little coin giving | necessary license to sell. This is the enings of this week there are tobe special | yrday morning. There was a solemn | exhibitions during his walt for the big |second time this store has been raided, | services at St. James' church—a retreat | mass of requnem. Burial was in St. | event. the last time a quantity of Jakey being for the English-speaking members of the | Mary's cemetery. | Captain at Police Remi Delage 1s fecl. | found. parish, conducted by misslonidtles of the'| 12 | L ee arrived in: midowin. | INE elated at the result of the work done| Besldes \he' captain, Sergeant Leard, Order ‘of LaSalette. teh Torm. - Wiom Thursday to Suturday | bY his officers, headed by himself, in an |and Officars Jarvis, Gibney and Ryan The fire department was called out | 0 (0T TUO% MU 1O en and | AllTIEht session, Friday evening, which, | took part in the night's work which did at 5.30 Saturday atternoon. to subdue .| Jieling vas difficult. The storm con- | the captain belleves, will shut off for the | not ‘end until breakfast time Saturday nTfls[:u\':."n:"(lz t:;f;:r!'::ns?;tli-nr. COTRET | /i1 ued Saturday with first snow, then | 1ime Deing at least the source of supply.| morning. of moonshine and white mule that has been comimg. ant regularity. The police cedings fnr Citizens have noticed an unusual num- ber of drunks on the streets the past several weelss and the police realized that a supply of liquor was coming in from outside. Tey believe that this source of of ilttle protection in the ankle- to the city with consist- hey were buckied tighit Business in the have been watching pro- some woeks and learned % Pa stores wus practically at a standstill a_supply wagon: gencray showed | supply will not bother them further. n observance of lalm Sunday; there | (gl M e anlippers came in to in Putnam Friday evenings from the| yjjyy Suvana Batty, 83, died Sat- ik i":“‘°u‘mm’{;‘:"':"S‘:f“d’:”"’em‘;‘; he | {rinsact wask end business as is custom- | direction of Woodstock. Late Friday ev- | yrday moraing at her home on Church churehes ¥ 3 ing they = the wagon but when investi- gation w made they found no load. However. e three men were followed to the Maasasset village and the police entered a louse and in a room occupied by Leon Ziolkiewicz th found three jugs, nearly empty, but with a strong odor of home made whiskey and three other jugs zniso empty, a bottle of Jakey | and " glass. Before the sun’came up the season’s Opening.|in the east the officers found hidden man was not kind to the | away in the woods near Leon's farm in water in the | Woodstock ~four gallons of moonshine, The storm 1,1o8s in profits to the street. Miss Baay was born In Killing- 1y, December 12, 1830, the daughter of Nathaniel 4nd Ada Hopkins Batty. Most of her lifs had been spent in Putnam, She leaves = brother, Ashael Batty, over ninety vears old, and a sister, Mrs. Lu- cinda Decker; also 2 nephew, Louis Bat- ey, all residing together at the home on Church street tavorite of the stayed close to their own Saturda: season, WINDHAM CO. SUPERIOR COURT _ THE WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS SCHWARTZ BROS., Inc. 9-11-13 WATER STREET K” SPECIAL SCENERY AND EFFECTS SMITH and McGARRY “HER MAD A SUPERB PROGRAM Don’t Miss 1t! Every Purchaser. VAN BROTHERS IN HARMONY AND COMEDY MARY MAXFIELD & CO. IN THE COMEDY CLASSIC ‘That's a Werry Good Idea’ e ‘P‘ :Ji A{: i - _TWO GEMS OF VAUDEVILLE I ANITA STEWART IN HER LATEST PHOTOPLAY OFFERING “813”"—An Arsene Lupin Story—With an All-Star Cast DELMORE AND IN A BREEZY, JOYOUS SKIT—WITH SPECIAL SCE! ERY _ THE OLD FAVORITE—IN A NEW ACT PAULINE and FRANCIS MUSIC_AND JUGG! o BARGAIN" PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE B. F. KEITH VAUDEVILLE WORLD'S BEST TODAY, TUESDAY WEDNESDAY—S5 FINE ACTS THE GRAY REVUE A MINIATURE VARIETY OFFERING OF MERIT ROUTINI and BARETTI IN'A VARIETY OFFERING FROSINI THE EMINENT EDISON PHONO- GRAPH_ACCORDION ARTIST “France from Sea to Sea” HNlustrated Lecture by ARTHUR STANLEY RIGGS F.R.G.S. Slater Hall, Friday, April 7th at 8 O’Clock Tickets $1.00 at Cranston’s Genuine Leather Comfy ROCKER $19.50 Here is the 'wonder value of the year. Large, roomy, comfort- able rocker, in genuine brown Spanish leather, just a few at this price, so come early. STONINGTON The schools of the town open this (Monday) morning for the spring term. The kindergarten department in the bor- ough school ‘will not open until Monday April 10. The selectmen met in their rooms the first of the month and attended to their monthly business. They ill walso meet today (Monday). It is understood that the town of Stonington’s part to pay on the new drawbridge which is being built - Mystic Wil be from $50,000 to $55,- 00, No clues have been obtained as to the robberics at Miss Sheflield’s store, or who broke into the Horn piace on the high- way belween Stonington and Mystic about two weeks ago. B. J. Gardiner has purchased an auto- truck. « Albert Fritz is working at the Ameri- can Velvet company's mill as weaver. This industry ¥ workinz -on full time and reports business good. A large num- ber of people are employed here. Friday evening Scoutmaster Mathew- son addressed @ meeting of the Boy Scouts at Community hall. ~ At the close of the business session a social hour with refreshments was enjoyed. John B. Findlay of New York, who has been staying here, has returned home. Sunday in the churches was Passion Sunday. Rev. W. F. Williars officiated at Calvary Hpiscopal church At St Mary's Catholic church Rev. J. E.O'Erien With a Purchase From $200 to $400 Your Choice of 100-Piece Dinner Set 9x12 Tapestry Rug officiated at the usual masses, The meeting of the First Baptist church will be held this (Monday) eve: ing at 7.30. Grover Carson of Bay View avenue spent the week end in North Stonington. JEWETT CITY Harold Frink, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs., George Frink is in Backus hospital, Norwich, having been struck by an automobile Saturday afternoon on Maln street. He was playing on the sidewalk and ran toward the road just as two cars were passing each -other. The car driven by Charles Thayer, of Plainfield, struck the child, rolling him over and over. /The car stopped and William Dwyer, who saw the accldent, plcked the boy up and getting ifto the car carried him to Dr. J. H. McLaugh- lin's office. The accident happened in frontof the boy's home, but his moth- er knew knothing about it until her aunt, Mrs. Gallup, told her, and went with her to the doctor's office. The boy had a broken leg and bad scalp wound. He knew his parents and was rational after reaching the hospital. Joseph Skaradoski, 13 years old, was knocked down by an automobile on Factory Hill, and had an arm and leg broken last week. The Gardiner class of the Methodist church is to meet at Mrs. G. H. Thora- ton's tonight (Monday. Mrs. Tdward Faust gave the K. F Girls' club their first "x"(y Idl ?‘ICP ‘home ‘riday evening. The large dining room fvu attractiveiy decorated in the East- er colors, pink, green and lavendar, furnishing an excellent dance hall. Easter '‘zames were played and prizes Were awarded. Doris Johnson and Et- Telle Parkhurst tied for the winner of the girls' egg hunt. Doris Johnson re- | ceived a puzzle and Ethelle Parkhurst an epic. Everett McClugrage was the win- ner of the boys' egg hunt and received a toap lemon. Ruth ‘Ballou won the hat trimming contest and recelved a hand- Kerchief. William Marshall won a soap lemon for trimming his hat the funniest. Mrs. Edward Ballou and Edward Faust |won first prize for the cakewalk. Ethelle IPukhurg and William Marshall _won Morris Chair Mahogany Rocker or a Refrigerator L. P. Waldo Marvin, presiding. Assign- ments: To Cou First Tuesday, April 4, Aca- dia Manufacturers Supply Co. vs. Will- iamsville Buff Mfg. Co. Second Tuesday, April 4, Anna Sofie Berg vs. Carl Oscar Berg. Third Tuesday, April 4, Margaret O'Leary et al vs. Remi F. Delage. First Wednesday, April 5, Oscar 'S. Rich vs. Jesse E. Rich. Second Wednesday, April 5, Tillie Lester vs. Charles Lester. Third Wednesday, April 5, Louls Wolfe vs. The Lane Construction Co. Fourth Wed- Vs nesday, Ancil 5, Carl A. Stahnke Harriet J. Stahnke. LAUREL GLEN Thers was a large attendance at the auction at the home of N. Frank Main Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Geer were visitors in_Westerly Monday. + Miss Gertrude Tiute. who is caring for Mrs. William Main, spent Sunday at her home in Westerly Mr. and Mrs. Frank Main and family attended church at Pendleton Hill Sun- day. Miss Clara Tayior has been entertain- ing her mother and niece from Wil mantic. John Geer has been appointed district fire warden for the town of North Ston- ington, excluding the West Side. Mr. Geer has appointed the following depu- econd prize, Cake, Easter candy, punch | 3 foo cream in the form of Easter , hearts, snow balls, potatoes and l:'lx::aruu other atiract®™e molds were served. Before the guests arrived home many April fool jokes had been played on them. George Ferguson of. 136 Prospect street, Norwich, was arrested - here Sunday night on a complaint of breach of the peace made against him by Joseph Clark of 322 Franklin street. Hard feeling over Clark’s taking em- ployment at the United States Finish- ing Co. where the printers went on strike about eight weeks ago is un- derstood to be behind the alleged as- sault. Clark claimed that he was at- tacked by Ferguson, punched in the face and knocked down. He lost a cap in the scuffle, when he fled to the trolley car and came to Norwich where he reported to the police. ties: Henry Johnson, Pendleton Hill, tel- ephone 15-13; Attaway Main, Laurel Glen; Horace Lewis, Boom Bridge, Tel: 36-5. Mr. Geer's call is 21-4. The above calls are in the Westerly division. Oharles Hillard, fire deouty im North| Stonington, Tel, 43-5, BRrReeD THEATRE Today and Tuesday WILL ROGERS AND LILA LEE =4l “ONE GLORIOUS DAY” A Paramount Picture Educational Comedy PATHE NEWS BUS DRIVER NELD FOE DEATH OF ROBERT B. ROONEVELT, IR New York, April driver of a mun: out bafl for th David Zalkim, 5. was held withe 4 jury today on 3 charge o fh: in connection wit§ the death of Rus ri B. Rooseveit, Jry of Bayshoie, N. 1. who Guu 3 terday of injuries beilevod to have rosulted from being struct oy an auco.w Roosevelt, whe wa years a second cousin ul Roosevelt, was found unconscious 1a +..a. 80th street with died a few hours later hospital without haying he received his injuries. Tested last night. Counsel for the bus driver cntered a plea of not guilty when Zalkin was xr- raigned in West Side court and sought to have his client released on bail, but Magistrate Cobb refused the request wich the remark that “no ome traveling om the stret nowadays is safe.” Passengers on Zalkin's bus, aceording to the police, said that the" machine struck “something” while going north om Columbus avenue near 79th street, but continued on its way. A woman whe boarded the bus at the next stop said to the driver, “My God. you've struck and killed a man back there,” aceording to the police version. Zalkin said he re- turned to the scene of the accident, saw a man being carried into a restaurant and took names of witnesses. He told the police he had endeavored to report the accident to the municipal authorities but could not find the proper official receive It. et SOUTHEAST BREEZE SAVED NASSAU FROM DESTRUCTION Miami, Fla. April breeze saved the city of Nassau in Bahama island, from destruction by th firs which destroyed the Colonial hots and thirteen nearby bulldings yesterday. passengers who arrived from Nassau o1 the steamer Miami, said today. Had the wind been in any other direc- tion, they added, many other bullding would have been in the path of flames an( probadly would have been destroyed. Activities of looters while the fire wat at its helght resulted in Provost Marshal C. G. Whebell declaring martial law ant serving rotice that vandals would b shot on sight, but before guards could ba thrown around the burnins bufldings considerable lquor from the Fotel saloor was carted away by thieves. Other piifer. ing was prevented. Justice L. F. Fawcett, of New York city, was injured when with othed guess he was being transferred to the Royal Victoria hotel, his automobile being ov- erturned. His injuries were said to be serious but he is expected to recover. A mumber of narrow escapes and wpec- tacular rescues of guests and employes from the hotel were reported. some not ba- ing remaved until just before the walls collapred. The loss was estimated at $7,- 000,000. , Hartford —Mrs. Bisle Powers Corwi will speak on The Missions of Califor and the Mission Play at the meeting of the Hartford Woman's club this (Mon- day) afternoon. \Why Eyesight Fails Poor eyes and poor teeth are due 4 neglect. Neglect your teeth and they decay. Neglect your eyes and your @im. Your cyes need care ive it 1o them expl Zakin was ar —A southeast . Mystic division., Middletown.—The home city Vinal, wite of £ Secretary Obarles G. R. Vinal turned down fer of a site for a trade From March 1 to June 1 and from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1 it is necessary to have af permit from the u:;um-;. one of his| deputies to have a less surrounded by """""x.'