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Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
Flynn Takes His Coming
 Fight With Rare Goodness

Seven miles from the city limits of Las Vegas in an upstairs room Oi the fsrmer superintendent cottage of rhe Aiontezuma hotel is where your cor respondent found Jim Flynn. He was all alone, writing q letter to his moth. CT. This is typical of the man upon whom all eyes Of the pugilistic world are rileted al the present time, and who on July fth before q multitude Of probably 5O.GOO pair Of eyes. will reach the highest point possible in the pro fession which he has chosen in which 10 earn his living. A defeat will mean matches before obscure organizations, if not actual retirement from the ring A victory will spell in seven figures. besides being the greatest hero fisti- ana ever produced.
 Takes Fight Calmly.
 Probably not Inau in the world iu- terested in the pugilistic game or in the welfare Of Jim Flynn is taking matters cooler than Flynn himself. He is surrounded at the present time with a few handlers. not anyone in partic- ular in authority, and is thoroughly sat isfied with his environment He has
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
American Assoeiatisn
OPEN MUFFLERS HIT HARD
F. A. M. Opposes Abuse by the Motor
 Cycle Riders.

President G. H. Hamilton Of the Federation of American Motorcyclists is elated over a communication which the Motorcycle Manufacturers asso- citation is sending to the mayors of thousands of cities throughout the country condemning the use of the open muffler Cut-out by motor cycle riders and asking the executives to take some action against the improp- CT use of this part of the motor cycle.
 The r. A M has already been put on the trail of the open muffler," !" especially where riders persist in the nuisance on the public thcroughfares. For some time under the direction Of President Hamilton the federation has opposed the abuse of the cut-out and this action by the motor cycle manu. lecturers is . blow at the very heart of the evil.
 The letter being sent to mayors of cities by ]. r. Cox, Hartford, Conn, Secretary fthe Motorcycle Manufac- turers association, follows: We respectfully direct your atten. ten to the improper use of the open muller by certain class of motor EgNic ilhtiS- ! ilo Hdc utfGiOptu iiAlO a nuisance in no small degree. creat- ing wrong impression in the minds of the people who do not rice motor cycles.
 This nuisance is caused by the rid CT. as all motor cycles built today are built with m efficient mulfler. which when closed, makes the machine very quiet and we, the association Of Mo torcycle Manufacturers, respectfully ask that some steps be taken in your city to discontinue the use of the open muffler.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
BURNS TO RE-ENTER RING

EDMONTON. Alta. May 22.-TOm- my Burns will don his fighting togs here tomorrow night and engage in the first ring battle he has bad since he lost the championship to Jack Johnson at Sydney. Australia, more than three years ago. His opponent will be Jack Cornell. The Edmonton Athletic club has signed the two for ten-round fight. Burns has been quietly training for some time with the intention. it is said, ot going after Sam Langford and some of the other big ones if his bout with Con nell indicates that he is able 10 re- gain his old-timc form. Cornell. ike Burns, is a Canadian product. though he has done most of his fighting cut side .the' country. Those who have watched him train think well of his abilities and many predict that he win be able to stay the ten rounds with the former champion.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
Baseball Notes

Shortstop owen Bush. of the Tigers, Is covering more ground than ever this year and hitting in grand form.
 The games in the Cotton States lea. que scheduled for New Orleans have been transferred for the present to Yazoo City, Miss.
 Third Baseman Arthur Dues, who was secured from the Giants by Man ageT Stallings, has made a great hit with the Buffalo fans.
 The Boston Red SoX gardeners, Lewis. Speaker and Hooper, are play. ing up to their reputation as the star outfield of the country.
 Christy Mathewson was set back Ave sinners by the umpire in a recent game, for discoloring the ball. Tbey say it was "Matty's" first tine.
 That "S22,500 pitching is fine gravy. but it will have to have some help before the Pirates are able to split worlds series money.
 The University of Vermont baseball team has a crackerjack pitcher in Jake" Malcolm. The chances are that Connie Mack has scout trailing the collegian right now.
 Jt is said that Pitcher Wild Bill Donovan, of the Detroit Tigers, will give up active baseball after this sea son and become a manager of some minor league club.
 Kid Gieeson is given a great share Of the credit for the fine work of the White Sox. The ancient Quak CT has been a big success as coach and foreman of the ginger works.
 The Jersey City team is the sen sation of the International league, and the l. L. teams will have to start pret ty soon If they expect to hold the skeeters back with the bunch.
 Almeida, ;he Cuban player releas ed by the Reds to the Birmingham Southern league team, says he would rather be a regular with the minors than warm the bench in the big show.
 The circuit of the recently organiz ed New York Connecticut league will be composed Of Danbury, Conn, and Middletcwn, Newburgh, Kingston Peekskill and Port Jervis, New York.
 Nothing to that story to the enecr that Manager Johnny Kiing, Of the Boston Braves. is to get the gate I; would cost the Braves a bunch O, money to flag John as he has d thres year contract
 In a recent game in Washington both Ed Walsh, of the White Sox, ana Walter Johnson, of the Nationals were knocked out of the box. It ism often that the batters are able tS drive these two stars to the shed. The Boston Red Sox have released Casey Hageman. the former Den yer pitcher, to the Jersey City club
 John Cancels Rochester champions
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23

record. a mile in f0:2 seconds. He has been a driver on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the past three seasons and has been winner in many of the large events Wilcox has been declared to be one of the most spectacular drivers engaged in the haz- ardous sport of motor car racing and contributed largely to the large list of winners by the National cars in 1911
 Wild Bob" BuTman, the worlds speed king. has been entered in a Cutting of a special design with motor up to the limit Of 600 cubic inches piston displacement He ex. poets to add the 500-mile race tO his already large list of records and vic.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
TENDER GOES ASHORE
All are Rescued. it Being the Second
 Escape for One Survivor

CORONA, Alaska. May 2l-The L. S. lighthouse tender America is ashore at Cape Hinchbrook, pounding to pieces. Thirty-two persons aboard were taken off by the steamship Ad miral Sampson. which picked up Q wireless distress signal. One of the rescued was a survivor of the lost barge Hayden Brown, which drifted ashore during terrific storm at the entrance of Prince William Sound, May 10. Only two Of the eight men aboard reached shore, aud one died from exposure the next day. August Palmer was picked up by the Amcri. ca, to be immediately iu another wreck
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
HOw's This?

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 Take Halls Family Pills for con stipation.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

BOSTON, Mass, May 22.-Boston is entertaining for two days a large gathering of men whose, proud boast it is that they are descended from Rev oIutionary stock. The occasion of,the gathering is the twenty-third annual congress of the National society oi Sons of the American Revolution. which began today with headquarters at the Hotel Somerset. The business sessions of the congress are being held in Faneuil Hall and the Old South Meeting House.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23

not vet started the real hard grind, which he will have to undergo in prep aratiOn for such a fierce contest upon the arrival Of Tommy Ryan. the re- tired midleweight champion of the world. who Is due to arrive from San Francisco not later than May 25th. Were things left absolutely 10 Flynn alone, Ryan would not be in his train. ing camp. He is so natural, and not changed since the days when he fought for paltry purses, that be be iieyes today that the same surround inIs would answer the purpose just as we'll However, he has placed his bus mess affairs into the hands of Maf,a- ger Jack Curley, and having done SO does not dispute the authority in fur
 nishing Ryan as an aide in, the camp. Tn fact he will gladly bow 10 his wishes, and permit Ryan 10 take abso- lute charge, beginRing with his ar rival Outside of Ryan, Flynn is sur rounded by the same men who helped him prepare for the battles V hich have earned him the chance at the greatest prize iu the pugilstic profession, viz the worlds heavyweight championship title. Flynn is positively infectious. Writers and critics have headed for his camp, absolutely determined and feeling positive that the PueblOan had not ghost of a chance with the big cOlOrman. Flynn does not argue that out with them. lie does not even try 10 convince them in any way that he will defeat the negro champion, but his sincere and nonchalant air and [ #ar Ia kfss fidences. and the very look that comes from his sparkling eyes convinces any one Of the consistency of the prepaTa- ton for the match. In fact, not one up 10 date has left his side doubting Flynns belief that on July 9th tue title of pusilistic championship Of the
 world will revert back 10 the Caucas- ian race where it has always been up 10 the time that Johnson uncrowned tue wTCCkssc of what was left of the once famous James J. Jenrics.
 Works His Way Up.
 Flynn surely has battled an uphill struggle, and now that he is within easy stepping distance of the Gop rung
 Of the puglistic ladder nothing WilI be left undone, nor a stone unturnej 10 prepare Flynn and make him fit as
 proverbial fiddle. One thing which | inI reSses the layman, tho one thing
 that the public, who passes irs money
 into the box office to witness contests with gloves, cannot understand or overcome, is the fact that Jack John
 son towers, head. shoulders, weight
 and reach oyer the challenger. Flynn
 makes lightly of this and explains
 in his easy going matter Of fact way
 that not for any amount would he add
 To his present build. weight or reach
 even if he could accomplish this v
 a simple wish Why" said flylai
 my shorter reach is just what neet
 to get inside Of Jobnson's long arms
 hammer away at his body and mak,
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
WITH THE BOXERS.

PACKEY Mcfarland says he ex- poets to clean up a million dollars be- fore he quits the boxing game
 Jim Barry the Chicago heavy weight. made a big hit with the fight fans during his stay in Australia.
 Ad Wolgast will take a long rest as his recent bout with Willie Ritchie convinced him that he was in a weak condition.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23

to bip,.except for clinching purposes. While he vlilab be holding hei I'will be fighting with my two flee arms, and will guarantee one thing. when hit the dusky champ if don't hurt him l surely win not do him any good"
 And the interviewer leaves the Flynn camp bewildered, doubting. and surely more convinced Of the whiS mans chances. than he was an hcslr before approaching the camp.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-05-23
NOTICE FANS"

You are invited to see tue big game of the season, Sunday, May 2Gth, War. ren Park, Moose vs K. C's.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
Death Of Mrs. William A. Baker
Various Items.

Mary E. Austin, wife of William A.
Baker, died at O'clock Saturday
AFTERNOON at her home, No 81 Twelfth
street, following d serious illness of
about a week.
She was born in Coventry, R. l.,
March IA, 1910 and was the daughter
Of Reynolds Austin and Catherine
Warner Austin. She passed the early
part of her life in Coventry where
she was married February u, 1859 to
William A. Baker, by Rev benjamin
Cotterell Mr.. and Mrs. Baker moved
to Taftville where they resided for
twenty three years, Mr.. Baker being
employed as Waterman for the Pone-
NAH company.
About u years ago they came to
GreeneVille, where they have since
made their homes Mrs. Baker was a
member of the Third Baptist church
and took an active interest in church
affairs. She was a fond, devoted
wife and mother and was loved and
respected by all with whom she came
in contact Her death is deeply
mourned by many friends. who sym
pathize with. the bereaved- family in
their sorrow
Besides her husband Mrs. Baker
leaves two daughters, Miss Ida Baker
and Mrs. Hattie f. Lund, both of
Greenville; two sisters, Mrs, Anna NJ.
Hillard of Providence and Mrs. Math-
-ewson Of Washington, r. l.; and two
brothers, Horace Austin of Apponaug,
r. l.. and. William Fl. Austin of Gov
entry Center. r. l. There are also
three grandchildren; William A. Wal
ter and Miss Eva N. Lund, and a
granddaughter Doris NJ. Lund.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
INJUNCTION HEARING
GOES OVER A WEEK.
One Witness Gives Testimony for a
Short Time, C. S. johnson Being the
Only One Heard.

Before Judge Shumway in the supe-
r1or court room here Saturday there
was hearing on the application Of
Attorney c. w. Comstock. acting for
Z. ). johnson, for temporary injunc-
ton restraining the water board from
d1verting the water of Stony brook
from its regular course. The hearing
opened at 1L40 and continued until
l.30, when adjournment was taken for
a week, as Judgf ShumWay had an
afternoon engagement at Danielson.
Inc damages are placed at $4,000, Mr.
johnson claiming that the water has
been diverted, and such diversion
means the loss of his occupation and
sole means of livelihood.
Judge ShumWay said that he would
hear the testimony as regards dam
ages. The papers did not have to be
read, as Judge Shumway was familiar
with the matter. Attorneys Tanning
and Perkins represent the city, and
the latter said they would admit all
the statements except that the water
had been wrongfully diverted.
c. S. Johnson was called and testi~
fed his pond first began to fall off to
his knowledge on Feb. 18th, and on
the 18th there was no overflow at his
pond. On the 18th he found the water
off and was being ponded.
At his mill he said he can make
eight barrels Of witch hazel a day,
and the low water cuts down the bus
mess one third or a quarter. The
mill was curtailed about One-half the
past month by low water.
He stated that he had made witch
hazel 1y Gears, succeeding his father,
and gave a description of his mill,
which is partly in operation at night
as well as by day. The three day men
get $L75 to 81, $3.50 and $35 a month
respectively. The last named also gets
his rent and wood.
There is need of 200 gallons Of water
barrels of witch hazel. He uses about
ten tons Of witch hazel brush and
three or four tons Of birch brush a
week. He gets So cents a gallon for
witch hazel $40 a pound for birch
oil ard $3.50 for wintergreen. profit
ranging from 20 to IS 1-3 per cent.
Last February was the cnly February
when his dam was not overlooked.
There were present officials of the
water hoard, ]. Raymond Palmer and
w A. Cook.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
OBITUARY.
D. Chester Comstock.

At 1870 o'clock Saturday morning
the death Of D. Chester Constock oc-
CURED suddenly at his home in Mont
Vile He mad been sick abed for a
week. Going out ne fell and upon be-
ing taken in expired from heart dis
ease.
Mr. Comstock was born in Mont
vile Is years ago, and always resided
there, having been a prosperous farm
er He enlisted from that town in
1852 in the Twenty fourth regiment,
Company c. He was a prominent res
i1ent of the town and was we'll known
there, having held number of offices
in the gift of the people. He had
been tax collector, assessor and third
se1ectman several years. He was pres
ideut Of the Raymond Library asso-
citation. He was an attendant at the
M6ntville Center Congregational
church.
He was cwice married, his SECOND
wife. who was Mrs. Hue of Colches-
ter, surviving. He leaves a son, Ed
ward Comstock of Montville Center,
and two daughters, Mrs. Dwight Beebe
of Uneasville and Mrs. Edmund Rog-
ers Of Montville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
FUNERAL.
Michael Kane.

The funeral Of Michael Kane was
held from his late home No. 90 Cen
trial avenue Sunday afternoon, with
services in St. Mary's church at 2
o'clock. The large attendance Of rel
atives and friends included a delaga-
ton from Division No !, A. o. H.
Rev. William II. Kennedy officiated
and selections were rendered by the
choir. There were many beautiful
floral forms. including a harp from the
A. O. II. The bearers were these mem
bers Of Division No. /; Patrick Muir
ply, Michael Delaney, John Halpin,
Michael Shahan, John Brown and Pat
rick Council. Burial was in st, Mary's
cemetery where a committal service
was read by Father Kennedy Shea
& Burke had charge OF the arrange
ments
Mr. Kane was born in County Linn
erick, Ireland, in 1868, and was the son
OF James and Mary Kane. He came
to this city from Ireland when twenty
years Of age and has since made his
home here. excepting one year spent
in New York. He was married in this
city July H. 1889, to Mary Carroll by
Rev. R. r. Shortell, in St. Patrick s
church. Mr. Kane was by trade q
shoemaker and was an expert work
man. He was employed by the late
Patrick Cummings for about five
years, and later was in business for
/ himself in the center OF the city and
in Greeneville. Failing health forced
him to retire a short time ago. He
was a member of Division No. 1. A.
o. II. He enjoyed a large circle OF
friends by whom his death is. deeply
mourned
He leaves his wife and nine chill
dren: James w, Edward H, John p
Mary NJ, Alice NJ. Michael. Gertrude
William and Thomas Kane. all OF
whom reside at home There is also
brother. Patrick Kane of Roath
street, and a sister Mary Kane. who
made her home with the deceased.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
WILL TAKE PART
IN STATE PARADE
Division One, A. o. H., Will Go to
Bridgeport, August 20.

Division No. l, A. 0. H., held a spe-
ciel literary and social programme in
connection with lis meeting Sunday
evening in Hibernian hall, having a
large attendance, which included
among the visitors County President
James c. Sullivan of New London.
In the business Of the meeting 1t
was voted to Join in the state parade
in Bridgeport on August 20, and no
tico w9a given that the two Norwich
divisions will meet next Sunday morn
ing to attend Holy Communion at st
PJtricls church ana also attend serv-
ice there together.
Since the night came close to the
anniversary of Robert Emmett, the life
of the this martyred Irishman made
the topic for two of the eloquent ora
tlons Of the evening. given by Edward
T. Burke and DR.. D. J. Shahan. 9th
ers to speak were President Frank J.
MUrtha of the Second division, County
Vice President James J. Finnegan, T.
c. Murphy John Dingivan, Past Pres
ident Michael J. Dwyer of the First
division and Patrick Barry.
There were piano selections by Des-
moEd Murphy and songs by Roger
Tighe and Michael J. Malone. Re-
freshments were served and the meet
ing closed with the singing Of God
Save Ireland. led by Roger Tighe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11

At 1e-COmmon Pins, fun count, at Ie
a paper value &c.
At 4e-Best American Pins. all sizes.
value Sc.
At 8c-Common Pins. in boxes. Il
pound in a box, value i5c.
At 7c-English Pins, at &c paper,
value l0c.
At 2e-Niclel- plated Safety Pins, at &c
a card, 8 for Sc.
At 1e-Black Pins With Jet heads, le a
box, value SC.
At 3e-Pin Books containing black or
white pins, value &c.
At 5e-Pin Cubes. black or coiored
pins, value Sc and 10c-
At 1e-Hold fast Darning Needle.
Needles 10 a paper. value &c.
At 4e-Roperts' Gold-eyed Needles.
value &C.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
THE LIFE MADE FREE.
Rev. Enos Bacon Spoke at Contra
Bertist Church and Also Sang.

\ congregation that filled every seat
on the main floor at the Central Bap-
fist church was in attendance Sun
day evening to hear Rev. Enos Bacon,
known es the Yorkshire Nightingale
who was to preach and sing at the
service. In presenting the gospel
message both through song and
through his discourse the preacher
charmed his hearers, speaking with
power and inlpressiveness upon the
theme. The Life Made Free from The
text, lose him and let him go"
In the display Of his musical tai
ents, 1t was the general comment that
he showed the most wonderful double
voice ever heard in this titv He read
the 25d psalm, with musical accom-
Ianimcnt, and sang two hymns, Rock
of Ages, and Safe IN the Arms Of
Jesus. From a cle-, sU eet and well
defined soprano, he changed to a rich,
deep baritone with remarkable facility
and effectiveness in his SONGS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
WILL OF F. S. BOND.
Estate of 100000 to Be Divided Into
Nine Shares.

The will of Frank S. Bond, the for
mer railroad official, who died Febru-
airy &c, was admitted to probate at
New London, Saturday. His nephew,
Henry r. Bond Jr., of Henry r. Bond,
Jr, of New London, and Robert Thorn,
husband of a niece, of New York. are
designated as executors. The estate
it is estimated will inventory about
100000
One share is to be held in trust by
the executors, with right to invest
and reinvest, and the income to be
paid to the tstator's sister, Abby Bond
Adriance, during her life, and then di-
vided among the other heirs.
The other eight shares go as fol-
lows Major Bonds sister, Louise Bond
Mech; his brother, Henry Richardson
Bond, nov deceased; his niece, Ruth
Bons ThOrne; his niece, Harriet Bond
Tyler; his niece, Nancy NJ. Pierson;
his niece, Mary B. CARL; his niece,
Louise B. Mech. and his nephew, Hen
~ r. Bond, Jr.
The will was executed September
IS. 1906.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-11
DIED.

NOHAN-In New London, March s,
1912, Thomas Moran.
LEEDS-In New London, March Z, 1912,
Albert Leeds. In his 74th year
BORDEN-In San Francisco, CAL Feb
ruary p. 1872, II. Russell husband 0f
Ruth P. Borden.
HORTON-In Groton, Mass. March 4.
1912, Susan Z. Horton, wife 0I Edwin
A, Card
FOX-Ir Preston City, March s, 1912.
Elizabeth Spicer Fox, aged 81 years.
Funvra. services will be held at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Ne!5"n
I,scker, Monday afternoon, at
FOX-In South Windham, March 10,
1912 Edward s Fox. aged 40, hus-
band Of Margaret Princely Fox.
JOHN SON-In Palmertown Montville,
March 9, Carl Peter Johnson in the
6Sth year Of his age.
Funeral service at his late residence
Tuesday afternoon a l O'Clock. In
terment in Yantic cemetery.
GAFFNEY-In Taftville. March g. 1912
William f Gaffney, aged 3S years.
Funeral from his late home. No. A
Providence street Monday morning
March H. at $50 o'clock. Services
at the Sacred Heart church at ..
COMSTOCk-In Montviue, March 8
D. Chester Comstock, aged Y years
Funeral from his late home in Mont
vile Center, Monday afternoon,
March II, at O'clock. Burial in
family lot in Raymond Hill cemetery
BAKEB-Tn Norwich. March 9 1912
Mary E. wife of William A. Baker
in her 72nd year.
Funeral service will be held a heI
late home 81 Twelfth street, Tues
day afternoon, at $50 Burial II
Yantic cemetery.
Rhode Island papers please copy
sTEvENS-In Norwich, March 9, 1912
Alice NJ Stevens
Funeral services will he held at tbs
residence of her sister. Mrs Fred
X Sprague, No 1875 Franklin street
Wednesday afternoon at 2.30. Buria
in Yantic cemetery.
Springfield papers please copy