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The Washington times., 1912-02-05
MAKE
WONDERFUL LINEUP
Many Unschooed Performers Eclipse Work of Educated
Brothers on Baseball Diamond-"Hard Guy" No
Longer Standard of Success
BY SENATOR"

Because a man has three or four let
ers back of his real name or because
a man cannot spell the word university.
should not be taken as a criterion of
his ability as a ball player. Some of
the greatest men baseball has ever
known have been those holding degrees
while on the other hand, have seen
players who could not sign a contract
who have made their more intellectual
brethren look foolish on the diamond"
This is the view of Clark Griffith on
the question of collegian VS.. sandlot-
ter in baseball.
When some mathematical genius or
calculating wizard solves the perennial
problem of the duration of the exist
ence of Miss Anna, we may expect
decision on the much-mOoted question
Of the relative merits of the two classes
of men to major league baseball tribes.
Years ago the impression was broad
cast that one of the chief qualifications
for a successful ball player was that
ne should be rated as a hard guy"
hardly capable of reading or writing
the queens English and absolutely
barred from all assemblages where
select folks were wont to foregather.
Took Long Time.
That this was unfair to many was
true, but, nevertheless, the feeling was
abroad, and 1t took more than a gener-
alton to eradicate the impression that
next to a third-rate pugilist, whose
locks started where his eyebrows
stopped, the professional ball player
was No. l on the revised list of ath-
letic muckers.
Years ago collegians in the game were
the exceptions, still it was not alone
the advent of men with diplomas that
| improved the personnel of the diamond.
AS the game gained in popularity sal
! aries were raised with such rapidity
that many men of natural ability, who
had fOrmerally looked to other profess
| sions, took to baseball to earn the pro-
verbal first thousand to set them out
on more lasting careers in other pur-
suits. Ball clubs stopped at better ho-
tells, their environments were changed
from those OF other days, and by Enter-
course, they shaped themselves until
they were we'll received by other classes.
On Monday the writer picked a team
of college graduates who are capable
of giving real battle to the best club
It is possible to pick in the American
League and today is named club that
would be an even bet. pitted against
the best team in the whole history of
Ban Johnson's organization.
From Same Circuit.
These men are garnered from the
same circuit and while none have ever
bowed at commencement time to have
the historic mortar board bestowed on
their manly brows, in general tone and
standing they shape up quite as we'll
socially and baseballistically as the
The Washington times., 1912-02-05

Jack Flynn and Clark Griffith will
meet personally to SETTLE the dispute
Clt the matter of salary netWean the
player and the Washington ball club.
Griffith received Il letter from Flynn
today in which the first bascman said
he thoLght he could convince the man
aSer that he was worth more money
than was offered in the original con-
tract, so the leader of the club imnc-
diatclv wrote fer the player to cone
on ard talk over things.
FLYNN h rs been winterinS in ProVi-
Gerce. r. l., and it was from his home
that he wrote to headquarters here.
llynn said IN his letter that he Is in
good shape, and Is satisfied that lie will
he atle to win a permanent job at the
first corner of the infeld.
No More Additions.
That there will be further additions
to the roster of the Washington ball
club during the month intervening be-
fore the squad goes to Charlottesville
seems improbable, according to what
Manager Griffith had to say today.
Between reporting time on March -
and the opening of the regular season
in April, however, new faces may be
seen in uniforms of the Nationals. As
soon as all the major league CLUBS be-
come established in the South, Mike
Kahoe will start on a tour Of all of the
camps to be gone the greater part OF
month. He will keep in communica-
ton with Griffith by telegraph, and ds
soon as waivers are asked on some
young man who in the opinion of the
scout, possesses enough ability to play
here, the player will be grabbed up.
Griffith is so familiar with the per-
sonnel of each team IN tile National
League, following his service there as
manager, that he will fortifY KahOe
with a collection of names of players
paid. Then the inspector will take a
look and, If satisfied that the player is
coming, waiver price will be paid.
You know we started out to bolster
I'D that pitching staff, and have writ
ten to practically every manager in our
league In regard TO obtaining twirlers,
but as we now have an even dozen
ready to start work, l have about de-
cided not to get any more. OF course,
but IL we can grab a couple Of live ones
out of the bunch, | shall be well salts
fed" is the way the manager explains
his stand. ,- ..,
| player should be suggested we may
go after HIN, but as matters now
| stand / think about all the men we
will take into Virginia are the ones
we have on the rolls"
early today, brought no word from
! DOC" Gessler, but Griffith has not
| yet commenced to worry over the big
| outfielder. Gessler is wont to wan
der from his own fireside during the
! winter. spending most OF the time
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
MCGraW Has Discovered
Why Giants Lost

According 10 Roger Bresnahan. who
was in New York last week, John 7
McGraw has finally ascertained the
real reason why the Athletics defeated
"All the wise guys are hept' to tbis
clown, Charles (Victory) Faust" de-.
clared Bresnahan. They charge him
with being "A spy for Connie MacL
middle of the season and got next 70
their signals, which he is supposed 70
have turned over to Connie Mack Tor
the worlds series. Sounds like a 'fish
story Well perhaps it is, but don't
a big boob Faust 'jimmied' his waY
into Voodeville after the baseball sea.
son ended and collected more money
In one months time than a lot of smart
months"
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
George Mullin Begins
Preliminary Training

DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 5.-George Null
lin. veteran pitcher, will leave for Hot
Springs to enter into his preliminary
training today. George arrived In De-
troit yesterday afternoon, and he de-
clared he felt the best he has felt for
some springs.
six weeks at. the Springs will put
me in fine condition, and ! will be able
to take the youngsters along at the
pace when / go to Monroe" declared
Mullin.
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
NaplanderS' Plans.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Feb. 5.-Manager
Harry Davis, of the Cleveland Ameri-
cans, has completed his plans for the
spring training trip. With eleven pitch
ers and six catchers, Davis will start
for Mobile, Ala. on February 80 The
other twenty members Of the Maps will
leave here on March for Mobile.
The entire frn, sSHad VIII stay IN New
when the start north will be made, ar
rlving here for the opening game on
April IL.
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
RUBE MARQUARD MAY
Be BLACKL|STED BY
HIS |RATE LEADER
Southpaw Keeps McGraw
Waiting in Vain to Dis
cuss Salary.

NEW YORK Feb. SIT was repol ted
at Giant headClarters today that Mar
Guard, who $ holding OUT for more
salary, may be placed on the ineligible
list by Manager McGraw. McGraw and
MarquaId were to have met on Satur-
day and talk over terms. Rube failed
to show up. and McGraw grew angry
and left The loss of Msrquard would
be a severe blow to the Giants pen
nant hopes for ia12.
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
Four May Make Good
Out of Seventeen

NEW YORK. Feb Sit was an
nounced at Giant headquarters today
that the seventeen rockies" signed by
the New York Nationals this year would
Marlin Springs, Tex, where the Giants
are TO train. Manager McGraw does
not expect to keep more than four or
hYs of them.
The Washington times., 1912-02-05
To Play on Diamond.

Even though Michigan has turned
down Vanderbilt for another football
game, the lads from the Soqth will play
Ann Arbor at baseball, in Nashville, on
April u.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
OBITUARY
Csntakn Constant E., Foote.

Captain Constant r. Foote, for many years a well known resid e1t or thls city, and for 36 years capSa n or the Ella. the pleasure steamer VII lcn plied between Norwich and Watch kllll, died at his home No. 121 Summit street at 11.40 o'clock Monday evenutg. on Dec, 1 he suffered a shock, the upper portion of his body being par ayZed' He failed to recover. He suffe req shock year ago and from that tune had been in failing health.
 He was born in Fitchburg, Me, pee, 4, 1928, and was the son of John aFld Nancy Lowell Foote He was all hNs life a sailor, starting his career ia this line at the age of 19 when he shipped under his uncle, John Lowell on a sailing vessel bound for Iceland. His first command was the Juanita out of Boston. Some forty years ago he came to this city as captain of the Ella, from Portland, Me- and for 36 years commanded the vessel, while she sailed between this city and Watch Hill. For one season after the sale of the Ella, Captain Foote commanded the Margaret another excursion steamer owned by Avery Smith. Since that time he has not been actively employed.
 In April 1873 he was married in this city to Esther Matilda Smith. He leaves his wife and two children, Mrs. F. W. Douglass of East Granby and Joseph Foote of this city. There is also one sister, Mrs. Julia c. Clarke, of Portland, Me.
 Captain Foote was well known in this section and had a wide circle of friends. He was honored and respect ed by all who knew him. His death Is a source of sorrow to all
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
PERSONAL.

Charles Foley has returned to Mystic from visit in Norwich.
 Orrin B. Gorton of Mantle has been the guest of friends in Norwich.
 Vincent Eldred of Norwich visited relatives in Westerly over Sunday.
 Albert Paterson and Nelson Brown of Noank were recent visitors in Nor wich.
 Harry L. Hymon has returned to Groton from visit to friends in Nor wich.
 Seymour Tracy of Deep River is working for the Norwich Electric Light company.
 Benjamin Tait of West Warren is the guest of John B. Inglis of Gros venor place.
 Miss Ella Hughes has returned after short visit with her sister, Mrs. D. Paul Duggan in Deep River.
 Mrs. Mary Littlef1eld has returned to her home in Waterford after a long stay in Groton at the home of her brother, George Beebe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
DEATH OF UNCLE
 OF DIR, J, J, SHAHAN,
Maurice p. Shahan Passes Away in
 Baltimore Hospital.

Word has been received by Dr. D. J. Shahan of the death of his uncle, Mau- rise P. Shahan of Mfllbury, Mass. His death occurred in Johns Hopkins hos pital at Baltimore just before 12 o'clock Saturday night, the result of an opera ton for kidney trouble. MT Shahan was 82 years, months and 8 days old. Tho cause of death was uraemic pois- oning.
 MT Shahan had been i'll but three weeks and apparently was as well as could be after the operation had been performed.
 As a last resort to save his life he had been taken to the hospital by his son, Rt. Rev, Mgr. Thomas J. Sha- han, to be under the care of special ists.
 Maurice P, Shahan was born in County Kerry. Ireland, son of Peter and Hohanna (Horan) Shahan. When he was 20 years old he came to the United States, and about 53 years ago he came to Millbury. He attended St. Charles college. Baltimore. and was a sehoolmate of James Cardinal Gib- bons.
 He received special invitation frem Cardinal Gibbons to meet him at Holy Cross college in 1908, when he visited there.
 He leaves one son, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Shahan, president of the Catholic uni versity at Washington, and a wife, Mrs. Mary (Buckley) ShahaH. Mgr. Shahan will be celebrant of the mass at his funeral on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
DECISIONS FROM PARDON
 BOARD BY FRIDAY.
New London and Windham County
 Cases in the 69 Heard.

The board of pardons held it's an- nual session at the capitol at Hart ford Monday and heard 69 applications for pardon or communication of sen tence. The board did not render any decisions, but it Is expected that the decisions will be handed down on Fri day of this week.
 It was one of the heaviest dockets in the history of the board. Thirty five of those whose names were on the docket appeared before the board. In the list of S5 there was one woman.
 Addie Burns of New London was petitions. She was sentenced Jan. 2S. 1909, for 12 to 20 years for carnal abuse of a female child.
 Board Members.
 The session of the board was opened shortly before 11.30. The following constituted the board: Governor Bald win, Judge John M. Thayer, Morris W. Seymour, Lewis Sperry, Judge George w. Wheeler (acting for Gen. Edward Harland) and Dr. Overlook.
 Cases Heard.
 There was no appearance for Frank Stachura of Holland county for one to four years on Sept. '. 1909. for theft and assault to rob. His term of i'm prisonment will expire within a month.
 For ChippendaIe.
 Attorney George Morgan appeared for Harry Chippendale who was sen tenced for three to six years May II, 1910, for manslaughter, the victim be- ing a girl who in an ante-mortem statement said, according . to States Attorney Searls, that Chippendale was responsible for her condition. Chip pendale said that he was promised immunity from prosecution by the au- thorities if he would testify for the state.
 States Attorney Searls said that ii was true that Chippendale had given the information which led to the ar rest of Dr. Ladd When the officers called at Dr. Ladds house to arrest him the doctor said: I've been ex- pecting you" The doctor then swal- lowed the contents of phial and drop ped dead. The doctor went to high CT court" said States Attorney Searls Chippendale had always claimed that he wasn't responsible for the girls condition. Judge Searls said he had given no promise to Chippendale oi immunity. He told the court that Chippendale was entitled to consider dClOn Dy reason or the 1aCL tndL ne naC been so helpful to the state In fact he would have been satisfied with g | jail sentence.
 Steere and Mrs. Cobb. Senator Thomas F. Noone of Rock | vile appeared in behalf of Dwight F | Steere, who was sentenced in New | London county on April "A, 1876. fol | life for murder in the second degree l Senator Noone produced a certified | copy of the testimony in the case ant said that the statements made by tht | late States Attorney Solomon Luca: of New London county were mega l tived by them. States Attorney Hull opposed the petition for pardon.
 Miss Mary Hall addressed the boart | in behalf of Kate Cobb. as friend 1 The prisoner has suffered and she ha been a model prisoner. She ha served the state we'll for number o years and she has suffered more thai other prisoners. Kate Cobb has small competence and her daughte 1 will give her a home.
 Attorney John H. Barnes of Nor | wich addressed the board at som length in behalf of Mrs. Cobb.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
esod JUDGMENT IN
 COMMON PLEAS COURT
WuH 6 Lampsrt Given This Sum with Cssts In Suit Against Max SiIverman.

It was motion day here on Monday afternoon in the court Of common pleas and Judge Charles B. Waller disposed of a number of matters that were ar gued before him.
 In Elihu Street ys. Lyman Lester motion to enter on docket was al- lowed.
 Judgment in the amount of the claim as per the bill of particulars was al lowed in Wulf & Lampert vs. Max Silyerman. It was for $500 and costs.
 In Imperial Curtain Co. vs. Henry Schwartz, the judge took the papers after a demurrer had been argued.
 A new party plaintiff was allowed to be substituted In Abraham Cor don vs. Aime Oppenheimer.
 Two weeks were allowed for the fil- ing of a bond of s76 In John Hurley vs. Adams Express company.
 Answer or other pleadings was or dered in 10 days in George W. Allen vs. Daniel c. O'Ccnnov.
 Answer in two weeks was ordered in Doliantes, Gianocos &',Co. vs. Philip Houtz.
 Cases Assigned.
 Assignments were made as follows; Dec. 14. at 9.30 a. m., at Norwich Johnson & Benson vs. Michael 0sCon- nell, s. F. Bowser & Co. ys. JosSpf M. Klein.
 Dec 21 at Norwich--Emra Shan ley vs. Annie M. Dyer, Louis Harkavy vs. Solomon alias Samuel Wechsler Dec 23 at New London, 10 a. m Lawrence B. Douglass vs. Joseph B Cornell.
 Ruling Handed Down. In the case of Mary c. Adles vs A. Parker Smith of New York, ad- ministrator of the estate of Cynthia A. Potter, late of Norwich, Judge Wal Ter rules that the plea in abatement Is insufficient and the demurrer to the plea is sustained The plaintif brought suit to collect a claim oi 1 S31084 against the estate of Mrs, Cyn- | thia Potter. The latter died Nov. | 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Drives Of a Terror.

The chief exeeutiener of death in the winter and spring months is pneu- monia Its advance agents are colds and grip, In any attack by enc of these maladies no time should be lest in taking the best medicine obtainabie to drive it off. Countless thousands have found this to be Dr. Kings New Discovery. My husband believes it has kept him from having pneu- menia three or four times," writes Mrs. George ". Place. Rawsanviiie, Vt, land for coughs, ceids and ereup we have never found it's equal" Guar anteed for all bronchial affections. Price 56 cts. and t1.e0. Trial, bottle free at The Lee & osgeed Ce.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
TUBERCULOSIS REPORTS. pr. Campbell of Norwich Sanaterium Attended Midwinter Convention in New York,

At the regular monthly meeting of the state tuberculosis commission held at the capitol this forenoon several of the superintendents of the various state tuberculosis institutions were present and gave the commissioners statements of what they were doing at their respective institutions.
 Drs, H. s. Wagner, W. M. Stockwell and H, B. Campbell, who attended the mid-winter meeting of the American Sanitarium, held recently at Monti- fore, at Branford Hills, N. r., re- ported what that institution was doing,
 pr. Campbell reported that the san atorium at Norwich was about com pleted. The sewerage system Is now being installed, and the electrical fix lures are arriving.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
GENTLEMEN:

No Chills, Pills or Doctors bills hereafter if you don't sneeze at the suggestion but into your Winter Underwear now. It is the sudden changes in the temperature that get you and if you look over our stocks of all weights you can be protec te d against the changes.
 Union Suits and Two-piece Suits for moderate prices at
 The Toggery Shop
 J. c. MACPHERSON 2ef Main Street. Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
ASSORTED GLAGE FRUIT
 at RailiOn's
AT THE DAVIS.
Vaudeville and Photoplays.

One of the vaudeville bills of stan dard quality at the Davis was shown to big houses at the theater on Mon day and each number filled it's part on the well chosen bill. For a monolugist George Yeomans proves what he is by the good impression he makes on the house. Harry and Anna LaBell are acrobats with a pleasing turn that features some taking novelties, and the Five Musical Durands are whirlWind Of attractions in instrumental, vocal and dancing effects, and they are com pelled to come out for encore numbers. In the photoplays there is entertain ment from several different angles and all Of the best.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
PLANTING ELEVEN TREES
 IN WEST SIDE PARKLET.
Civic improvement on Falls Avenue
 Approaching Completion.

Civic improvement on Falls Avenue
 Approaching Completion.
 {fT r -+.slf
 With the planting of trees, eleven in number, in the small triangular space on Falls avenue in the approach to the Central Vermont depot, the i'm provement of this spot began last summer under the leadership of q committee of West Chelsea men is ap- preaching completion. The work was assisted by contribution voted by the City Beautiful association, and eleven trees are now being set in the plot. There are six rock naples set along the two longest sides. D white birch in the middle, surrounded by six hydrangeas, and trees of four other kinds at other points in the parklet Some of the trees were furnished through the Mohegan park board.
 In the spring it is planned to have the plot plowed up and then seeded down, completing an improvement that cannot fail of notice nor fail to re- dound to the credit of the public spirited committee under whtse direc- tion the work has been done, John B. Oat, Henhy D. Johnson and Thomas H. Beckley.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
stonirston Talking Voting Machines

In connection with the Stonington recount case now being heard at the superior court, the idea has been sug- gested and is receiving considerable discussion in the borough and other parts of Stonington that the installa- tion of voting machines is the only way to avoid a repetition of an in stance like the present. Town Clerk E. B. Hinckley has had since the case came up all kinds of literature per taining to the voting machines and bargain oers for their purchase.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Could Shout For Joy.

q want to thank you from the hat- tom of my heart" wrote c. B. Rader, of Lewisburg, W. Va, for the won derful double benefit I got from 4siec- tric Bitters in curing me of both g severe case of stomach trouble and of rheumatism, from which I had been a nalmost helpless sufferer for ten years. It suited my case as though made just for me-" For dyspepsia, in digestion, jaundice, and to rid the svs- tenn of kidney poisons that cause rheumatism, Electric Bitters have no equal. Try them. Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy. Only 50 cents at The Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
STORRS CHEESE EXPERT
 BEFORE STATE DAlRYMEN. President Davis Has Word That pr. Thom Will Be on Programme.

President c. Warren Davis of the State Dairymen's association has just been informed that Dr. Charles Thom, cheese expert and micrologist at Storrs college, has been secured for a place on the programme of the state dairy mems annual convention at Meriden Jon. 21-23. He will make an address upon Cheese Making for Connecticut Farmers. The importance of the ice cream industry in this state is to be recognized by bringing the ice cream makers association into the conven- ton and having lecture on ice cream making
 President Davis said Monday night that there is more cream going into Ice cream in this state than into but ter, and it is all practically for home consumption.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

building, as already stated. TShe con ceIn markets it product in Chicago.
 President Haviland reminded the board that there had been unusual ex- penses this year, which made it desir- able to keep the funds in the treasury at geed figure, and as 23 members had forgotten to pay their dues. he asked that they do so ct their early convenience. a
 The meeting adjourned after ses- sion of little over an hour. Two members needed Prvsident Haviland's admonition and paid Secretary Tibbdts their dues.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
CATHOLIC WoMAN'S CLUB. Officers Elected fer the Year, with Mrs. F. L. Farrell President.

The Catholic Woman's club held it's organization meeting for the season on Monday evening at the BuekiRg- ham Memorial with an attendance of thirty. The electien of officers re- , suited as follows; President Mrs. F. NL Farrell; vice president Mrs. T. c, Murphy; second vice president, Mrs William H, Shields; treasurer, Rev. J. H. Frederick; financial secretary, Mrs. Maurice Kelly; recording secre- tary Mrs. James F. Fenton. The fol- lowing executive committee was chosen: Mrs. J. J. Corkery. Mrs. M. V. Murphy, Mrs. R. M. Powers, Mrs. William T. Browne, Mrs. W. P. Mc- Garry and Mrs J. Sullivan. It was voted to hold the annual charity ball late in January.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
NEURITIS
 GOUT RHEUMATISM
Simple 50-Cent Remedy That Is Having

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 Treme ndOus Sale
 Notice how few people In Norwich Are suffering from Rheumatism since zAe Lee 65 Osgood Co. offered RHEU- MA to the public at 50 cents a bottle and offered money back to anyone who isn't pleased.
 It's only the skeptics who allow Rheumatism to have the upper hand i; wise, broad-minded persons have freed themselves from the merciless grasp of the enemy of mankind.
 RHEUMA takes right hold and at tacks the poisonous accumulations that cause Rheumatism. Gout. Lumbago, Arthritis. Neuralgia and Kidney troubles and drives them from the body Be healthy-happy-sl well and work cheerfully, Try RHEUMA.