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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
A Loq on the Track

of the fast express means serious trouble ahead if not removed; so does loss of appetite. It means lack of vi- tality, loss of strength and nerve weak ness. If appetite fails, take Electric Bitters quickly to overcome the cause by toning up the stomach and curing the indigestion. Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln, Neb.. had been sick three ters put him right on his feet again. They have helped thousands. They give pure blood, strong nerves, good digestion. Only 50 cents at Lee & OSPOod Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
mn TuE poARD OF COUNTY COM

missioners for New London County: l hereby apply for a license to sell sno exchange spirituous and Intoxicating liquors ale. lager beer. Rhine wine and cider in the Kinney Building at Main street Town of Colchester, except in the rooms and apartments in said -n1ilding, any part or parts Of which are cnt off or partitloned in such man ner as to form booths, side rooms. or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edlnce or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto. or any postoffice, public library. or cemetery: Dated at Colchester this 12th day Of October. A. D. 1912 Thomas P. Kim ney, Applicant. We. the undersigned; are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of Colchester, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Thomas P. Kinney for q license, and hereby certify that said applicant is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Colchester this 18th day of october. A. T. 1912 A. F. Roper, E. A. Carrier, J. N Strong. William II
 Blacker, William Curgenven. l hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpay- CTS, owning real estate, in the Town 2i Colchester. Dated at Chichester, tFs 18th day of October, A. D. 1912. John C0ndren, Town Clerk oct22Tu
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
NEW LONDON SEEKS FRANCHISE
Morton F. Plant Applies For Membership in Connecticut
 Leaeue-PittsheId and New Britain Also Desire to Join CIcut-League Season Closes With Balance of $1000

the championship teams. But luck must be strongly backed up with class before 1t can become an effective feat ure in any performance upon the dia- mond. When class enters into compe- tition, the element of luck is bound to crop out at some stages and probably turn the tide of battle one way pr the other. Pitching success depends almost as much upon the luck of the game as upon the ability of the pitcher. for no pitched can win game unaided."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
chanee,s Successor Not Yet Named.

Chicago, Oct 21-Although President Murphy of the Chicago National league baseball club has announced that he has decided on new manager to sup plant Frank Chance next year ,he failed to name the man today as had been expected. In connection with the statements of President Murphy, Man ager Chance declared ''that Murphy does not dare to release me"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
NOTICE

All voters of tho Third District, Town of Norwich. who think tt's for their interest that the National State and Local Candidates nominated by the Republican Party should be elected on the 9th day of November are hereby cordially invited to attend a meeting this (TUESDAY) evening, Oct. 12d, at o'clock, in Union Hall Bldg. Greene
 CHARLES S TWIST,
 oct22d Town Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
Sheriff Stops Smith. Stewart Bout.

New York, Oct. 21.-Sheriff Hafb11r- ger stopped the bout between Gunboat Smith of California and Jim Stewart of Brooklyn at the end of the seventh round at Madison Square. Garden to- night. Stewart had been punished se- verely from the start, but his ring gen. eralship enabled him to avoid knock out blow,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22

sticks to his knitting. Dundee has al- ways been good liver, and never a spendthfift. The big share of money he has made he has put in the bank and today boasts of a bank account of close to s10,000. He has been boxing professionally for just two years. his first opponent being preliminary boy whom he beat at the Sharkey club in September, 1910. In the two years he has been boxing he has had exactly ninety-nine fights, and his ten-round bout with Matt Brock at New Or leans Monday night will roll out his century for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
NOTICE

All persons in the Town of Volun- town liable to pay taxes are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November, 1912, written or printed list, properly property owned by them on the first day of October. 1912. Those failing to make a list will be charged a penalty of 10 per cent. additional, according to law. Dated at Voluntown, Conn.,, Oct. 18th, 1912.
 CHARLES Fl. BARBER.
 CLARK A. COON,
 B BYRON GALLUP, oct22d Assessors
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
COTTON.

' New York, oct. 21.-Cotton futures closed steady. Closing bids: October 1920, November 1920, December 10.4O, January 10.4O. February 1O.49, March 10.60, May 1865, June 1O.67, July 1O.71, August 10.68. September 1O60 Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 1090; middling gulf, 11.15; sales, 300 bales.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the town of Preston will meet in ses- sion on Friday, October 18th, 1919. ct the Town House from o'clock A. Nj. to o'clock P. M.. to examine the quaI- iflcations of electors and admit to the electors oath any whose names may appear upon the List To Be Made. and found qualified
 WALTER McCLIMON,
 ROBERT A. PECKHAM,
 ECKFORD G. PENDLETON,
 Selectmen. G. V. SHEDD,
 Town Clerk. Dated at Preston, Conn, Oct. 22, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
MON EY.

New York. Oct. 21.-Money on call firm at 3-4@5 ner cent; ruling ra.e 5; last loan ,; closing bid 7-S; of fered at 5. Time loans easier; 50 days 1-2 per cent; 90 days 3-4; six months 1-4@5 1-2 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22

could be plainly heard. The invention, explains MT. Hope, is a delicate tele- phone, built not to increase the loud- ness of the sound so much as to make 1t clearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
oct22d
NOTICE. :

FOR SALE: By order of theA Honor able Court of Probate for the District belonging to the estate of Rose E. Lester, late of Norwich. in said Dis trict, deceased For a more particular description, see application to sell on file in Sa1a M11GTHM GGprs fl. pRorHnRo.
 oct22d Appointee.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22

day, increasing the distance to 42 feet 41-4 inches. The previous record 4e feet 3-8 inches, was made by Ralph Rose of California in 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
New Record for shotput.

New York, Oct. 21.-A worlds record in the 21 pound shotput was made by Patrick McDonald of the Irish -Ameri- can Athletic club at Celtic park Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

mlssioners for New London County; l hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxicating liduors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider in t6e building at Milnerr Building, High street, Town Of Sprague, except in the rooms and apartments in said building. any part or parts of which are cut off or parti- toned in such manner as to form booths, side rooms. or retiring rooms: My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edihce or public or parochial school. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any postofhce. public library, or cemetery. Dated ct Norwich, this 18th day of October, 4. D, 1912. Samuel Milner, Applicant We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, owning real estate. of the Town of Sprague, and hereby sign and en. dorse the foregoing application oI samuel Milner for license, and hereoy certify that said applicant is a suit able person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Sprague. this 18th day of October. A. b, 1912. Peter Rabitaille, Arthur Roy. Arthur Legros, George Drescher. Moses Gen ard hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are cleo tors and taxpayers, owning real estate. in the Town of Sprague. Dated st Sprague, this 18th day of October. A. D. 1912 Arthur P. Cote, Town Clcrk'
 oct22Tu
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-22
ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioners for New London County: l hereby apply for license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider la the building at Baltic Hotel, Town of Sprague, except in the rooms and apartments in said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or partitioned in such manner as to form booths, side rooms, or retiring rooms. My place of business Is located within 12 feet in direct line from parochial school. or the premises per this 18th day of October A D. 1912. John F. Delaney, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpay- CTS. owning real estate. of the Town of Sprague, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of John F. Delaney for a license. and hereby cer- tify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Sprague, this 18th day of october, A. D. 1912. George Drescher, Peter Rabitaille, Charles F. Charon, W. Holmes. A. Belair. I here by certify that the above named sign CTS and endorsers are electors and tax payers, owning real estate, in the Town of Sprague. Dated at Sprague, this 18th day of October, A. D. 1912. Arthur P. Cote, Town Clerk. oct2zTu
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
READING TO
ENLARGE FIELD

READING. Feb 22-Bill CoughIin,
manager Of the Reading TrI~Stats
team, and Frank p Lauer owner OF
the Lauer's Park ball grounds, had a
conference yesterday which lasted ser-
eral hours. They talked over the
proposed improvements to the park,
aud II the plans discussed are carried
out, the park will be one Of the finest
in Eastern Pennsylvania.
The plans are, II is said. to reverse
the playing field. II this is done the
field viii be considerably larger aud
the patrons will not be compelled 10
face the hot sun. The grandstands
and bleachers are to be built to ac-
commodate much larger crowds.
Coughlin would not state what terms
were asked. but it is understood that
the owners Of the team are to sign
five-year agreement
Coughlin left for his home at Scran-
ton. He said that he had taken things
easy this winter and Is in fine shape
for next season. He received several
letters from Hugh Jennings and was
informed by the latter that any play
ers that could be spared will be sent
TO Reading. Coughlin expects to secure
two pitchers and two infielders from
Detroit. He said: II am pleased to
see that everything passed of so well
at the Tri-State meeting. | would
have liked to had Allentown IN the
league, as there has always been much
rivalry between Reading and thar
town. and IL would have done the
league much good. ! believe Altoona
and Johnstown will draw better this
year than last season and look for 4
successful year"
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
BABB AFTER
The NEW MEN
AltOOna'S New Leader an
nOunCsS Names Of Some
Players TO be Tried Cut

ALTOONA, Feb. 22.-Manager
Charles Babb, Of the Mountaineers OF
the Tri-state league for the season Of
1912 since sending In his contract 10
the Altoona Athletic association, has
been hustling to roundup a bunch of
players 60 form a team that will az
ford pleasure for the local fans. He
sizes up the situation right especially
az this time, when he says that he
Judges that Altoona fans want to see
some new faces during the coming
season. He is trying to get them and
according to encouraging letters writ
ten TO President McEldowney there
viii be several new faces on the Al
toona team this coming summer.
Manager Babb says that he has
signed Jesse Gwinn, pitcher. who
performed down south for trial IN
the Tri-State league He is also in
communication with William II. Ar
mour formerly manager of the Toledo
American Association team and now
scouting for one OF the St Louis clubs
regarding a first baseman. He has a
man in view whom he believes he can
land and one that will prove a star
In The league. lie also has lines out
to corral a couple OF twirlers, infeld-
ers and outiielders but until he has
signed them their identity viii not be
made known. Babb has been offered
Jimmy Clark, sold 10 St. Louis last
fall, but the price asked for him is
considered too high and the former
Mountaineer will likely find his way
into some other organization.
The contract OF Catcher George
Broezle is in the hands of the club
owners and those of Abe Welsher and
Kid Durmeyer are expected In the
course Of the next few days, the terms
offered them being satisfactory. Will
liam Smith, pitcher and W. d. Noble.
catcher, battery Of the ST. Johns
college, Washington, d. c.. has been
signed for a tryout Nestor Nexen-
para, last year IN the o. & p. League
has been signed and dickering Is go
ing on for an outefider Of the Ash
land team who is considered some
player and whom Manager Rabb be-
lieyes is a conner. President Nc
hldowney is receiving numerous ap-
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
Let's Get
Together

connection with the presidency Of the
United States League. says he has no
ambitions as far as the outlaws are
concerned. Il don't know anything
about the United States League or my
candidacy for the presidency. could
not prevent them from electing me,
but ! would not serve. / have been
with organized baseball too long 70
quit it now
Jimmy Jackson announces that he
is after some trades. Let Il be soon.
Jimmy; the suspense is killing.
BE sure TO look under your bed be-
fore turning in, Tucker. There may
be dictograph there.
Eddie Plank is not expected TO go
through the coming season, because
he is pretty we'll advanced in years
and he has been showing signs OF
cracking in the last year or two. The
end is a long time coming with the
veteran. however. for his head is help
ing him out Of many difficulties.
Quite bit of Governor Wilson senti-
ment in our club life now. even George
Gillespie says he'll swallow Wilson IL
he can't get anything else.
Larry Laioie thinks Barney Dreyfuss
was very wise to pay a big sum for
Marty OToole. IF were club
owner and were offered star player
like Marty OToole, ! would pay $780,
600 to get him If necessary and would
consider it a bargain" says the Cleve-
land luminary
A birthday party was given TO c. 7.
Schaalon Saturday evening at his
homo, No. 404 S Helld street.
Friends from Philadelphia were
present.
We regret to report that our con-
tributing editor has made no arrange
ments TO observe Lent.
The American League does not agree
with the National IN regard 10 the
NuiNiHk VI Hdit fFi y AA' AfAhiRHNA
is in favor OF giving both the big
leagues an opportunity TO secure a
player from either organization be-
fore sending such player back to the
minors The American evidently in
tends TO go along as it has in the past
and merely ask its own members TO
waive a hallplayer
Picking pennant winners has al
ready begun Az this time OF the year
the Chicks are always on top.
Catcher Jack Lapp the young star o.
the Athletics backstopping depart
ment, will likely be moved up TO thl
position OF first catcher the comini
season and Ira Thomas be made tn
assistant.
More hot stuff from that Defiance
Mt Vernon cage. Everybody out
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
TRAP SHOOTERS in
HOLIDAY MATCHES

Trap shooters expect to be IN their
glory this afternoon at the gorunds
Of the DUPONT Gun Club when the
George Washington shoot will be
held. The open target race viii be
feature and all the trapshooters
expect to be present
In addition 10 this fifty target
match there will be contests for chal-
lenge cups.
In addition to the Glass A Challenge
Cup match between Edward Banks
(holderl. aud W. A. Joslyn (challen-
gor), Stanley Tuchton (challonger), i,
and Victor DUPONT fLolder), will bat
tie for the Class y Cup. On account
Of extra events today and Saturday
the Coleman dupont spoon contest
will be eliminated.
The novices will spend the after
noon at No. 9 trap
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
CASTLE TIES UP
WITH LANCASTER

John Castle. OF Philadelphia. will
be the next manager OF the Lancas-
ter Tri-state League team. Castle
was in conference with the directors
at Lancaster last night and II is un-
derstood both parties came to terms.
Castle first played with some OF the
fastest Independent teams in Phila-
delphia. After a season with Scran-
ton. IN the New York State League,
he was drafted by the Phill.es. who
used him as a utility outhelder.
Last year he managed Steubcnville
o. and p. League until the club dis
handed. Then he played in the Tri-
State League at Altoona.
Castle was recommended TO presi-
dent Meyers by both Connie Mack and
Horace Fogel.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
Sporting Gossip sx lfss fess;ss, sS'
Let's Get 80 ard CnvNorNon%
Together OasN SOAAullGttt
CSih FunnyEapAs)
(with some FunnyEraphs) }

Some blow.
Defiance Offering some explanations,
we suppose,
And its only a warm-up game.
Read this Joe Wagner. last year
second baseman for the York club, de-
clared that he will not ornament the
diamond this year unless there Is more
kale in sight A little early, Joe, to
be pulling that old, old story.
A lad by the name OF Joseph A.
Byrne, has been signed by Jimmie
jackson for the third corner. In the
winter time Byrne plays on limo
type.
The two Sneider boys and joe
Mammele will battle it out for bat car
rier for Imperial Yanigans.
Jimmy O'Neil got all puffed up Sat
urday night over his new light grays
and pretty purple handkerchief
That's right, Jimmy. it's leap year
Buck Lord seems to have the back
stop position cinched.
Murphy and Breshnahan have kissed
and made up. Don't forget that
osculatory stunt that Judas pulled
Roger.
Sam Snitcher has quit sport and
turned in as a rubber down for Kineiv
Gentlemen.
The National League schedule fig
ures 1000 miles less mileage this
year than last.
Mr.. Flemming, the old war horse.
IS going to try for the Yanigans Bobby
Belts, the manager. says Mr.. f. will
have to show class on the Southern
trip or get the slip. No dead wood,
Bobby.
Jack Curley has now wished the
Johnson-Fiynn fight on New Mexico.
That's a good. game state-a glutton
Tor punishment in many respects-but
even New Mexico plays a limit in cer-
tain twists of the game. Mr.. Curley
- HohNi1 Ahibubh lidNfllnB yet, the
next move being due when New Mexico
begins 10 figure that perhaps he may
be in earnest about H.
Charley Clancy will be seen with the
Chicks this season, maybe.
Quit your kidding. Brown Is play
ing the basketball game off the reel.
Manager McGraw of the Giants has
the right idea. Johnny will pick out
three likely looking recruits from this
years batch of new talent and carry
them through the season whether they
make good or not After riding the
bench for a season McGraw figures
an ordinary youngster will become an
extraordinary one.
Ted Sullivan. the veteran baseball
man, who was mentioned recently III
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
BASEBALL BUILDINGS som

The Perrine baseball field at Tren-
ton is 10 disappear II was the finest
on the Tri-State circuit and reputed
TO be one of the best equipped of
minor league grounds. The Albany
club OF the New York State League
purchased all the buildings and other
equipment on the grounds and will
transfer them to Chadwick Park. AL
bany, TO replace those destroyed by
FIRE last fall. The work of razing and
transferring the property will be
started as soon as the weather per-
mits.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
NEMSROYS nm rEAM

The Union News boys at the Penn
sylvania railroad station have organ
ized a baseball team with Bill Gross
as captain. Gross wants challenges
from all third-class teams in the city.
The lineup is Hopewell catcher:
Gross, pitcher; johnson, first base
kurtz. second base; Harold. third
base; Rollins, shortstop; A. Brown,
left field; Arneil, centrefeld; II.
Brown, sub; Tolchunsky. water car
rier.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
ANGLERS TO PURIFY CREEK.
Find Dye Stufis Greatest Menace "a
Sport With Rod.

WEST CHESTER. Pa. Feb. 22.-At
meeting OF the Chester County
Game and Fish Protective Association
here there WAS an extended discussion
on the reported pollution OF both
branches Of the Brandywine Greek by
refuse from various mills. barnyards
and the like. Efforts will again be
made TO purify the streams. the war
dens to seek the cooperation OF the
owners and tenants Of the lands along
the water-courscs. The chief cause
OF complaint Is the running into the
waters Of dyes from the paper nils.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
BAYARD LEGION POOL TOURNEY.

The Bayard Legion pool tourney
was continued last night.
The standing:
John J. Ryan. 1856: Blackiston, IT'S
McCormac, 122; Kane. 113; Plat, 103 !:
Shepard, 100; McCord. 80; Brown, SO;
Fisher. 81; Rumpf, 43; Nutter. 30:
Moore, 20: George Fisher, Is. Score
keeper, Isaac Hackett.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
TATNAL A. G. OFT.

Tatnall A. c. would like to hear
from teams whose players range in
age from IA to Is years. The line-up
follows
Anthony Randolphy. c; Frank p.
Megary, p; John Murray, 1b; Steve
Smith, 2b; Red Myers, SIS; Bones
Papa. 3b; Curtis Diamond. CT; Mike
StankOsesns, RI: VIII Sinsoms, II;
subs. Neal Lynch. Frank Glynn,
Steven blacksmith. Send all challenges
to DUPONT Club, No. 40S Shipley
street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
NEW LEAGUES OUTLAWS.
President Lynch Declares Them Out
side Bounds of Organized Baseball.


President Thomas j. Lynch, of the
National League has declared that the
proposed United States and Column
bian Leagues, which are trying to
break into the major league cities,
will be regarded by the officials OF
organized baseball as nothing more
than outlaws. The remark was
prompted by the reports from Cincin-
natl that August Hermann chairman
of the National Commission, had said
he did not regard the new leagues as
outlaws and that if the Cincinnati
team. Of which he is president. had
any surplus players which all the
other major league teams would waive
on the independents were welcome to
them. Mr.. Lynch declared he could
not beliey eMr Hermann had said
this. and that so far as he was con-
cerned the new league would get no
recognition from he Naional League.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
PYTHIANS IN QUOIT MATCH.

Much interest centers I'm the quot
contest between Alpha and Washing
ton Lodge, X. of p. which takes
place next Monday evening. Lippin-
colt and Brown will represent Wash
ington lodge. Deputy Sheriff Bart
lett and H. Ross Farra will uphold
the honor Of Alpha This contest is
the father Of them all and the Baby
lodge Of the Knights Of Pythias ex-
pect TO win.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
GO0D LUCK SHOOTING.

Fine duck shooting is now being
enjoyed on the Delaware river, and
William Ball. proprietor Of the Della
ware City Hotel, at DeI1ware City, is
preparing to arrange for ducking par
ties He Will be glad TO make the nee
essary arrangements for sportsmcn,
and may be reached by tci,. hone at
his hotels
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
SCOTT TALK is @BUNKv

The Altoona Times says:
All this bunk about Scott! Smells
bad. Heckert. in Trenton, is running
around telling all the sporting writ.
ers that he has a fine deal cooked ur
10 pilfer Scott from Altoona. Pure
bunkl Simon purel
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
Y. NJ. c. A. BOWLING.

On the " M. G. A. alleys last night
Hardwiek lost two Of three to both c.
F. Eastman and ]. II. Lightbourne in
six hard-fought matches. II. r. Dunn
took two out Of three from C. A. Mac
Lellan. Handieaps-E Eastman, 20 pins
Lightbourne, 20 pins; Dunn, Is pins.
Standing nl tho Inal.na.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22

plications for positions on the team
but is turning them all over TO Man
ager Babb for his consideration and
action.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
no ATTEND Kennel SHOW.

George Mitchell, Andrew ickerson
and Edward Pyle, representing the
Delaware Kennel Club, left this city
yesterday TO attend the Westminster
Kennel Club show in New York.
Evening journal., 1912-02-22
TSe asBaskebaH BoxngOdds and Ends Local Spor
DEFIANCE EASY
FOR BR0WNSON

Brownso trimmed Defiance at bas-
ketball last night. % TO 16. II was
one of the fastest games of the sea-
son. The first half ended with Brown
so on the long end of a IA to score.
The game was featured by the
shooting of Walsh and Cook of the
winners. and the all-around playing
of Lacey and McDonough of the los
ers.