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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
TWENTY YEARS ON THE CINDER PATH
By JOHN D. NOLAN.
 NUMBER IS.

o'clock D. m, when I drove in with Sullivan to the starting place, which was on a fine stretch of road which bordereG the west shore of Winsted lake. Burke and his trainer were all ready there, and as 1 alighted from the carriage, Burke, looking brown and hard as nails, advanced with out stretched hand, saying:
 Well, Nolan, how are you today ?'
 Very well, thank you. No need to ask you?"
 No; rm feeling @retty good If you beat me today, you've got my numberS all right"
 We then stepped to the line, and at the pistol shot Burke went away like a sprinter, and for three quarters of mile, hit up a very fast gait. The pace, however, was too fast to hold, and he began to slow down, and when about 300 yards from the finish, made my effort, and passing him after a short sprint, won by about ten yards in Am. SIS. This race was quite a betting event, and I received S125 as my share, there being no gate.
 I had received a letter from my old opponent, Tom Delaney of New York, who had defeated Miller at Philadel-
 
 bury, informing me that Tom Martin of Newburgh. N, Y, wanted a man to match against Miller, who had won races in Newburgh, and was very pop ular there. I decided to go at once, and bidding Sullivan and my other Winsted friends farewell left for New burgh by way of Danbury.
 l decided to stop off at Danbury and spend day with Hines, who lived at Bethe., five miles from Danbury. found him working in a hat shop, and I remained there three days, winning two mile handicaps, in which I con- ceded 75 yards start to two matters, winning $50, which I divided with Hines, who arranged the races.
 l then went on to Newburgh, where I found Tom Martin, who was a sa- loon keeper and agent for brewery, and after a conference he sent a chal- lenge to local paper, offering to back me to run ten miles against any man in America for $1G0 or more Miller was at once sent for, and arrived in Newburgh, going to the home of one Labouchere, his principal packer, who
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

Fixing to Get" the New Britain Sports
 Throwing the First Race With
 Bur<eACIsaning Up $125 on the Re-
 turn Mstch-Danbury and Newburgh
 Next--MIler Wants Race.
 After the races at Torrington, Sul1 livan decided to land the New Britain sports, so he gave $10 to a friend in New Britain, instructing him to meet him in q certain saloon, an hour later, when the subject of running being introduced, Sullivan would offer to match me to run Burke for a mile for $50 a side; a S10 forfeit to be posted there at that time.
 The race was arranged to be run at Torrington, the following Saturday. Burke was promised $25 by Sullivans friend, who was supposed to be his packer, and knew nothing of the deal.
 On the day of the race, Burke came to TOrrington, accompanied by only four or five friends, as the New Brit ain sports did not feel very confident of his ability to win. Seeing that he had no following, Sullivan instructed me to lose, and at once offered to bet $50 to $500 that I would win. This offer was not accepted, but it left the impression WlIu the N6W bTlLdlQ p6O- pie that they could have won a barrel of money, and this report they carried home with them.
 The race was started at 4 o'clock D. m. with about 800 people present; and Burke won in Am. 2Ss. His friends won a few s5 and $10 bets and all went home rejoicing and regretting they had not bet more. I accompanied Sullivan to Winsted. After the race as he had advertised a mile handi- cap race there a few days later. ran from scratch in this race, defeat ing Sullivan, Seaton and Bond, all of Winsted, who received 75 yards start Won in Am. As, and Sullivan at once sent an account to a Hartford paper, at the same time offering to match me to run a mile with any man in the state for S150 to S250. This of fer was at once accepted by Burke packers, who came to Winsted and posted $200 to back him to run me a mile a week later. I trained hard for this race. and was down under weight on the day of the race, and remained quietly at my quarters until 4.30
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Peculiar After Effects
 of Grip This Year
leaves Kidneys In Weakened Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country have been kept busy with the epidemic of grip which has visited so many homes. The symptoms of grip this year are very distressing and leave the system in run down condition, par ticularly the kidneys, which seem to suffer most, as every victim com
 plains of lame back and urinary trou- bles which should not be neglected, as these danger signals often lead to more serious sickness such as dreaded Bright's Disease. Local druggists re- port a large sale on Dr. Kilmers s Swamp Root which so many people say soon heals and strengthens the kidneys after an attack of grip. Swamp Root is a great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, and, being an herbal compound, has gentle healing effect on the kidneys, which is almost immediately noticed by those who try it. Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. r., offer to send sample bottle of Swamp Root, free by mail, to every sufferer who requests it. A trial will convince any one who may be in need of it. Regular size bottles 50 cents and S1.00. For sale at all druggists. Be sure to mention this paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Poo! Match Has ocoum on Edue.

Last Saturday Lepage and GoulIard met at the Totakett Hose company for their second match game of pool, which caused much excitement. Nearly all the members of the club were on hand, and those that could not attend were H. A. Richards and his clerks, but arrangements were made to in- form them by phone of the progress of the game each moment
 The game was an excellent one, with fine shots by both contestants, who were close all the way. and Lepage won by one point, 100 to 99.
 After the game GOullard challenged Iepage again for the deciding game, to be played next Saturday at 2.S0. Lepage accepted and also agreed to give Goullard a five point handicap.
 There was lot of cigars smoked in the club rooms on the night of the game and also some very good sing ing, rendered by the Occum quartette,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
No Cuts Now Till Gales Ferry
Yale Crew Squad Will be Held Intac-Traning Begins Now = Baseball Squad Numbers Forty Under Captain Quinby
Quiinby.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 26.--Captain Romeyn of the Yale crew told the S5 members of the squad that from now on there would be no cutting down of the number until practice was trans ferred to Gales Ferry. The men were also instructed to begin training and keep in condition uVdl after the races
 Coach Quinby of the Yale baseball team today announced the first cut in the university squad. Forty men in addition to the battery candidates are retained.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Reinstated Without Penalty.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 26.-The nation al baseball commission reinstated Player A. J. Shafer of the New York National league club today in the good graces of organized baseball. He failed to the New York club, to whom he was under contract during the season of 1911. Owing to his not having played with ineligible teams or players during the time of his suspension, nc penalty was imposed upon him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

accompanied him to Dillon's track at Fishkill Landing. where I was train ing. I was running a fve-mile trial when they entered the grounds, and, not noticing them, kept on, finishing in 27n. 10s After dressing, I entered the saloon, where I found Labouchere and Miller, who informed me he was looking for my scalp. At this moment Martin entered the saloon, and pro- posed at once to match me to run Miller.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
COTTON

New York, Feb. 2S-Cotton spot closed quiet, points lower; middIing uplands 10.35, middling gulf 1O.6O; sales 2,600 bales.
 Futures closed steady. Bids: Febru- ary 992, March 9.98, April 1908. May 1918, June 1929, July 1929, August 1929, September 1928, October 1O.3s, November 1O.40, December 1O.45, Jan uary 10.44.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
kciatts of Honor look the First.

The Knights of Honor basketball team won the first of a series of three games in the Bijou at Jewett City on Saturday afternoon from Geers acad- emy team by the score of F to Il 1-2 The Knights were ahead 1-2 to 1 in the first half, but the academy team slowly crawled upon them The lineups:
 Knights of Honor-Melvin lg, Green rg, L'HeureuX If, Barry If, Myott c.
 Academy-Geer lg, McArthur rg, Bliss c, Rioux If, Brown If.
 The second game will be played next Saturday in Jewett City. when the Academy team will try to get back at the Knights
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Blamed q Good Worker.

T blamed my heart for severe dis tress in my left side for two years" |" writes W. Evans, 1lauville, Va, "but know now it was Indigestion, as Dr.. Kings New Life Pills completely cured me" Best for stomach, liver and kid ney troubles, constipation, headache or debility. 25c at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
A. W. GLEASON,
A Warninu Aaainat Wei Eeet.

Wet and chilled feet usually affect the mucous membrane of the nose, throat and lungs and Ia grippe bron- chitis or pneumonia may result. Watch carefully, particularly the chil- dren, and for the raclling stubborn coughs give F'oley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes the infiamed membranes, and heals the cough quickly. Take no substitute. The Lea 2, OSgoOd Cn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
U. s. RECRUITING AGENT.
Visits Norwich Monday from New London Ststion-Wonders That Am. bilious Young Men Do Not Enlist in Army-Government Call for coIored Recruits.

Army-Government Call for coIored
 Recruits.
 Monday noon Private NJ. c. Brien, from the U. s. recruiting station, 27 State street, New London, came to Norwich and reported at the postoffice to receive Inquiries from young men destrous of entering the United States infantry service. Private w. H. Beardsley, who is in charge at the New London station, which, since it's establishment a year ago, has enlisted a good number of men from the coun- try towns.
 Every Monday one of the New Lon don soldiers comes to Norwich to meet any would-be recruits, to receive let ters mailed during the week and to consult with the postoffice force re- garding inquiries made of them con- cerning enlistment. Yesterday Pri- vate Brien had special errand, for Monday morning the recruiting station received the following telegram from the adjutant general, U. s. A., at Washington, D. C.:
 Accept for colored infantry desir- able applicants for that arm of the service who meet sall requirements
 Private Brien, an earnest, soldierly representative of the infantry service said Monday the wonder is that more young men of all classes do not enter the government service. To any act i've, unmarried man, of temperate hab- its, free from disease, the United States army offers not only good pay but the opportunity, free of cost, to see the world; the Orient, Hawaii the Philippine Islands, Alaska and all the United States.
 In addition, as he pointed out, there is an excellent opportunity to obtain mechanical and technical education and thorough training in electricity, at government expense.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
sr.1E DE OHIO. CITY or TOLEDO.

Lucas County, ss.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney & Co.,. doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore- said. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 9th day of Decem- Der A D. 1886.
 A. W. GLEASON, (Seal) Notary Public Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter- nally, and acts directly on the blood and mue3us surfA;ss of the system Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o. Sold by an Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- Dafi0n
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Highwood Boxer Wants Bouts.

Dear Sir: would like to arrange a bout with Homer Monty of Norwich or Sill Collins of Central Village, or any m2G in their class. would like to hear from th@m as both claim themselves White Hopes. I will meet them in any place. Would like to have it take place in tEeiI home town, with a guarantee. will p,eet any man, black or white.
 Yours truly,
 JAMES J. O'CONNELL.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

in which Danile Paplett, Dixit Col burn, Joe LaRoche and Arthur Fe- beault took part.
 All are waiting for next Saturday to come, since each of the players now has game in the series.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
ROLLED HIGH TOTAL
 BUT LOST THE MATCH Owls No. 2 Shoot Most Pins But
 Lose to Owls No. 4.

On the Donovan alleys, Monday eve. ming Owls ducKpin team No. 4 took two out of three strings from team No. ?. although the latter team scored the greater total pinfall by six pins. Captain Sullivan of team No ? was high mar with 108 for single and 299 for three string total Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Quinn Leaves the HoIdouts,

New York, Feb. 26.-Jack Quinn, the New York American league pitcher, sent in his signed contract to Presi- dent Frank Farrell today. Quinn had been a member of the holdout squad.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
MONEY.

New York, Feb. 26.-Money on call steady, 23-S@2 Ia per cent, ruling rate 2 3-S, last loan 21-2, closing bid 9-S, offered at 1-2
 Time loans steady, sixty days 3-4 ca per cent, ninety days 8, six months 31-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

In point of instinct ants rank above 1 all animals except man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Hiuh Duckpin Scores.

High single in duckpins on Friday at Donovan's alleys was rolled by Rydholm, with 11s, and by Scott on Saturday, with 15A
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
JAMES J. O'CONNELL HighwoOd, Ccnn.
Accepted oooun,'s Second chalIsns.

The Dingbats of Jewett City have accepted the challenge of the Occum second basketball team, game to be played Wednesday evening in Cccum hall. Manager Boulay.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Roller Polo Results Monday.

At Poughkeepsie: Poughkeepsie 3, Albany 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Owls No. 4

The winners of the evening match kept their place at the top of the tournament by the following standing:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
QUALITY
An Epidemic Of CoAshlns

ta sweeping over the tswn oh and young alike are affected, and the etrntn is per<iculariy hard on httle children. and on eIdexly peoplaA Foisy's HunaY and Tar Compound is q quick, nmfn and reliable cure for all coughs anA colds. Contains nc opistss. The Lea q oEneoA-CN
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

" I'C' LUIN IA. L'I dIIu lIIr
 nd prior to hls allegiance with eni1ati0n represented the Illinois Chicago, and later the Bfisyoiri szX St Lcuis. Up to q short while
 s<ogh some .iTregulaTity there was s1me sIas to bis eligibility. but the St. Lou 'the City A. C.. D. s.a riZ finished close to Daniels in X
 hyndIed yards race probably ever seeA aS united States, when a yard stick wouli
 Iered the first three men at the finish, 9lvinnel' $ time better than 57 seconds pid do at least the equal Of that ISa5aa aAS$sA race next week. which would alnlcst certain winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
AUTAUGA WILL BE
 WELL REPRESENTED

Prattville.. October 7.--tSpecial. )--Judge C. F. Thomas has appointed full delega- tion to attend the Good Roads association at Birmingham, which meets at Birming- ham this week. Autauga county has been intensely interested in building good roads for several years and large part of the citizens of this county at this time real ize that fl Is necessary to know how to spend money on road making as well as to have the money to spend
 Much good is expected to grow out of these good road conventions. It will in- crease the interest fin the study of right building as well as economic building of good roads The delegation as appointed and qualified by Judge Thomas for An tauga county is as follows: IT. F. Gipson. J. A. Alexander. Mcqueen Smith, J. A. Wadsworth. C. s. Livingston, J. w. Win gard, B. w. Moncrief. Golson Carew. Ei- gene Ballard. !. A,s Wilkinson. s. D. Danizier. Warren l.. DfBardeleben, J. P. Willis, Dr. E. Fl. Downs. H. A. AskIn. Alex Mcqueen. D. F. Golson, Andrew Love. Charles T. Kent, II. s. Doster ]. J. Archie, w. B. Chandler NJ NJ. Smith, A. B. Jones, D. H. Marbury. George W. Taylor, J. M. Tucker-u quorum of whom have signihed their willingness to attend the approaching convention in Birming. ham October 8, and 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
PICKING GOES ON RAPIDLY IN DEKALb Estimated Not Over 200
 Bales Ginned c. T. PARRISH IS DEAD Pupils of the Dekalb County High School Purchase Flag to Adorn School Building-Dr.
 Wright III
c. T. PARRISH IS DEAD

Fort Payne, October 7.-(Special )-Cot- ton picking is progressing rapidly in this section
 The most encouraging aspect attendant on the cotton crop during the last week has been the prevalence of weather suit able for gathering and the crop is being gathered and as soon as gathered and ginned is being moved to market
 Indications now point to yield not ex- ceedng 60 or 65 per cent of last year $ crop.
 The cotton crop is later in DeKalb coun- ty than it has been in years and an early astrous to the cotton growers In this county.
 It is estimated that not over POO bales have been ginned in DeKalb county so far.
 Charles Parrish Dead
 Saturday afternoon at about 2 o'clock at his home on West Main street Charles T. Parrish aged 70 odd, after a ligering illness, died. He leave a widow and six children, as follows: S. A. Par rish and Mrs. J. l.. Davis Of Lebanon, S. l.. Parrish of Chattanooga, Mrs. Eva smith of near Knoxville, Mrs. A. c. iihiS anu d youis udusHtef, MISS Zee, ol this place. Funeral services were held at the house and his remains were carried to Lebanon for interment
 Schools Purchase Flag
 The pupils of the DeKalb County High school at this place have made up suf- ficient sum of money among themselves with which to purchase handsome new United States flag to float from the mast pole at the school.
 III in Chattanooga Hospital Dr. c. w Wright who has been i'll for several weeks and who spent some time in hospital in Gadsden, has grown worse and yesterday he was taken tt Chattanooga, where an operation was performed on him. with the hopes Of bringing about his ultimate recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
APPOINTS OFFICERS
 IN CADET CORPS

Gainesville, Ga, October 7.-tSpecial.)- Maj R. E. Niclkles. commandant of Riv- erside Military academy. has announced the following officers in the corps of l.cadets for the year 1912-13.
 The staff: w S. Stapier, Georgia; frs. lieutenant and adjutant; W. c. Pitt. Georgia. first lieutenant and ouartermaater.. E. A. Afford Geor- gia, second lieutenant and H. major; W. A. Davis, Florida. and l.. N. Grove. Georgia. color sergeants: D. J. Hickman. Tennessee. quartermaster ser geant; L. M. Stephens, Georgia, hospital and electrician.
 Company A: c. M. Mcclure, Georgia, captain: D. " Walker, Georgia. first lieu tenant II. c. Burr. Georgia. second lieu tenant; c. J. Cobb. Alabama, first ser geant; H. Y. stribling. Georgia, C. R. King, Georgia. c. H. Harper. Georgia, l.. r. Bondurant, Georgia, sergeants; B. H. Henry. Georgia. J. M. Pearce. Georgia, II E. Carraway, Florida, corporals.
 Company B: N. McNeill, North Caro- lima, captain; W. B. Mccoy. Georgia first lieutenant; G. M Hawes, Georgia, sec ond lieutenant; H. G. Goodloe, Missis- sippi first sergeant; E. B. Hampton Flor ida, J. N. Smith, Georgia. George Bam- terg. Georgia. W. F. Townsend, North Carolina. sergeants; H. Lynch. Florida. F. Appleby. Virginia, B. Policeman, Geor- gia. corporals.
 The band: R. A. Newman. Georgia. first lieutenant; II. c. Ray. New York. sec end lieutenant: Brown Byrd. Florida. drum major; E. E. Stokes, Florda. first sergeant; H. l.. Edwards, Florida. first sergeant and chief trumpeter J. II. An drews, South Carolina. sergeant; A. $. Renard. Pennsylvania, J. D. Foster Geor- gia corporals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

There Is ebb and flow of the tide of human events. We now enter upon the beginning of the end of the conqueror's rule in Alabamai
 The November election. 1870. put the democrat, Lindsay, into the governors seat and thus marked the first organized effort of the whites to recover possession of the state government. Alabama led in every movement involving federal po- litical influence upon the south from 1856 until now. The entire democratic and con- servative and state ticket was elected and a large majority of the membership of the house of representatives. The sen ators who took their seats in 1868 were commissioned under the military consti- tuition for four years, hence there was no election fin 1870 of that branch of the leg isIature.
 The entire democratic municipal ticket of the city of Mobile was elected by 15oo majority.
 The revolutionist leaders, knowing the sympathies of President Grant, became outspoken in their purposes to hold on to the governors office to take possession of the legislature and to surrender noth- ing The legislature should not declare the election of Lindsay; the president of the senate, being the presiding officer over the joint session shoudl not open and publish the vote for governor and stato treasurer
 To this boast Clanton. speaking for the white electorate, gave out notice "a fair count or fair fight
 In the First Congress district the dem ocratic nominee, Cummings, was defeated by a negro, Ben Gee. pr. J. T. Gee main tained the principal hotel in Selma He owned a slave, Ben, copper colored negro. sturdy, powerful man, who handled all the passengers baggage in transit to and from the railroad station. Ben for many years had been an atten- tive listener upon the political discussions so rife at that time among travellers. He was a remarkably efficient and intelligent servant.
 In the Second district Rev. Charles w. Buckley. from New England and New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

rounded q bend. He ran to where he couid see up river and instead sof seeing the boat saw something he took to he debris floating on the water. He spread tho report that the boat had gone down. The boat was owned by the Hitt Lumber company of Decatur, and when the report reached that place another boat was sent out to make search. The boat supposed to have gone down was located near Gun tersvlle. The boat Is used to tow logs on the river.
 The report was offciafiy denied yester- day morning In a message from the Hit Lumber company at Decatur, after in- quiry had been made. Explanation WAS also made as to the origin of the report 1t was stated by the company that thers had been no accident of any kind and that the boat and the men 1t carried had been located last night near Guntersville The report caused great anxiety on the part of the families of the members of the crew,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
EXPLOSION ON THE !. TENNESSEE A MYTH Report That Three Lost Lives Near Gunters-
 vile Untrue

a negro mistook the exhaust of a gaso- line engine on tow boat for an explosion and thought the boat had gone down with all on board. a tional report was started at Guntersville Saturday that did not end until searching party had been sent out to locate the wreck. Instead of a wreck the boat found the missing craft with all on board safe The scene of the supposed accident is on the Tennessee river, about 20 miles from Guntersville.
 It appears that negro was working in a field along the banks of the river when he saw a boat coming up stream. There was loud report when the boat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Straight at Last

From Harper's Bazar
 Emily was a quaint. old fashioned maid en of years. She pronounced all her words very distinctly, but occasionally misused them.
 Especially did the names of the meals confuse her, and she would speak of lunch in the morning or supper at noon with equal impartiality.
 one morning little Emily entered the dining room and gieef''" announced ttst she was ready for supper. <
 Her mother impatien.i5 said;
 Now. Emily, this is ridiculous, You must learn the names of the meals. When you have been asleep all night. get up and dress, and come downstairs, what meal do you have then?'
 Emily solemnly and promptly replied. "Oatmeal mamma.