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Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
DECLINES WERE GENERAL.
Wall Street Trading Yesterday the
 Lightest for Months.


 New York, Nov. 20.-Prices broke to a lower level on the stock exchange today. Nothing occurred to arouse the market from it's lethargy. and trading was the smallest of any day for months. Tn spite of the ightness of the offerings. the market was unable to absorb them without recessions. Throughout the day quotations droop- ed and at the close most of the leaders showed declines of point or so
 Heaviness of the metal stocks was most noticeable. The coppers respond ed to the easier tendency of the metal markets here and abroad Offerings were reported to have been made in Europe on the basis of 15 IA cents and while the larger producers are quoting 15 1-2 cents in the domestic market, some sales are said to have been made at a lower rate. Gloomy reports from the steel trade, such as have been coming in for weeks, con tinued to be heard, most attention be- ing paid to statements that foreign manufa Cturers were becoming more aggressive in their campaign for busi ness in this country.
 Sentiment was depressed by develop ments of this nature although the strong technical position of the market prevented severe recession in prices. Some of the less active stocks, how ever. were set back decisively Rumely preferred lost five points.
 Heaviness of American stocks in London had little effect on this mar 5et and arbitrage trading was so light as to be negligible Not for months has foreign trading in this market been on so small a scale as during this week.
 Call loans were renewed at 3-4 per cent. Cheap money failed to stimu late speculation and was regarded rather as Signifying contraction in ru- mors for commercial purposes.
 Prices of bonds yielded, with sharp declines in a few speculative issues. Total sales, par value. $1,540,000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
sprinn City Series in New York.

New York. Nov. 20.-A spring exht- bitiOn series between the New York American league and the Brooklyn National league teams was arranged today. The series is to consist of i've games. on April 2, 3. f, 8 and Il, all to be played at Ebbets field, in brooklyn, as the New York Nationals exhibition arrangements call for the use of the Polo grounds by the Giants during early April Frank Chance, finding that Manager John J McGraw of the Giants would rot agree to a spring series between the two New York teams, recently approved arrange ments for q. series with the Superbas and the approval of Brooklyns new manager, Wiibert Robinson, was se- cured today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
WILBERT ROBINSON
 WILL HANDLE BROOKLYN
Will Be Introduced to Newspaper Men as New Manager at Dinner by Pres- ldent Ebbets Next Week.

Wilbert Robinson, the sturdy ieu- tenant of John J. McGraw in bringing numerous pennants to the New York Giants, has been appointed manager of the Brooklyn club of the National league.
 There Is a peculiar aspect to the selection of Robinson which parallels in measure the advent of Bill Dahlen and Shows how time rings the changes in baseball and brings back to club men who. once turned down, have a habit of coming back to the old home, so to speak.
 Robinson belonged to the Brooklyn club at one time, but was permitted to slip away. That was in the spring of 1899, when the consolidation of the Brooklyn and Baltimore clubs took place. MoGraw, by the way, was also a part of that seIesational deal which turned the National league from a 12 to an eight club organization and paved the way for the American league war
 The annual meeting of the Newark club, scheduled for Monday, was post poned until December ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

864 victims. Howard Cananttz So4, tennial Brown TAT, Leon Anes T4s, George Mulltn 704, Harry White GAS, Ed. Reulbach eos, and George 7WiltsS 5S0.
 Johnson'S average of strike-outs per game from 1907 to 1918, inclusive has been 5.41, F. WalshAs figures be-. ing 4-3S, and Chief Bender's 4.03. Only two of the men mentioned have av-- eraged more than 200 strikeouts per campaign, the pair being Johnson and Walsh The easterner's average Is 208, the westerners POI. Ranking third on this basis is Ghristy Math- ewson, with 162. Walsh has been the busiest toiler from 1907 to 1912, in- elusive, with Big Six next in line.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
BAR RHODES SCHOLARS
 FROM OXFORD SPORTS
Previous Training of American Stu dents Gives Them Advantage Over English.


 English.
 New York, Nov. 0.-Sentfment among college men in the east appears to be about equally divided regarding the action of the Oxford university athletic committee in limiting the ath- letic eligibility of Rhodes scholars in the famous English university sport competitions. According to the rule passed by the o. ', A. C.. residence at any time in any other university or similar institution will bar Rhodes student from competing in freshman sports, and by second ruling no com petitor shall be allowed to compete in the Oxford university athletic club sports who is over A years of age. These regulations will go into effect next October,
 Handicap Rhodes Scholars.
 It was the opinion of close follow CTS of American collegiate athletics that these resolutions will severely Australian Rhodes scholars attending Oxford. Since they cannot compete in the freshman sports and must be under 24 years of age to participate Sin the Oxford university athletic club sports their field of activity is con- expected to have an effect upon the personnel of Oxford track and field teams in the dual games with Cam bridge university. since the athletes who make the Oxford teams are us ually chosen as the result of their records and performances in the Q. U. A. c. games.
 Americans Had Advantage.
 The question of the eligibility of Rhodes scholar athletes has been the subject of much discussion in English university athletics Cambridge adher- ents have claimed that for several years their college teams have been under a handicap in competing against Oxford due to the presence of foreign students at Oxford who, in part, re- ceive Rhodes scholarships because of their physical excellence according to the wishes of the donor of these schol- arships.
 Many of the alumni of the leading American universities contend that this stand is justified and point out that a similar contention would arise were any United States university or college to be favored athletically in the same manner and special students permitted to compete from class par ticularly their own.
 The agitation which led to the adoption of these rules by the O. U. A. C. was the direct result of the re- cent Oxford freshmen games in which American, Australian and South Afri- can Rhodes scholars clearly surpassed in athletic ability the English univer- sity freshmen. It was pointed cut at the time that this was to be expected in view of the superior training and coaching facilities which these Rhodes scholars enjoyed in their respective home universities before coming to Oxford.
 Levinsky Knocks Out Hagen.
 New York, Nov 20.-Ed. Hagen, the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Academy Has Light Practice.

The N. r. A. eleven had a light sig nal practice Thursday afternoon and the players will rest today in antici- patton of Saturdays battle with the Bulkeley eleven. Bulkeley has sent up word that big delegation will accom- pany the black and orange eleven and much interest in the game both in this city and New London is apparent.
 The second team had a lively drill Thursday in preparation for this af ternoon's game with Bulkeiey's second team.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

the committee is confronted with serious situation by the lack of suffi- cient means for the completion of the work. Unless 8 large amount of money is subscribed at once the prob abilities are that the structure will not be finished in time for the Yale Harvard game next fall The total ex- penditures so far, outside of the pur- chase of the land have been about $87500, and the work is now about 50 per cent completed. The cash left on hand is but $62, ,491. and the esti- mates of the engineers indicate that the expense from now on will be much greater day by day, because of the cost of the large amount of concrete necessary for the wall of the embank- ment
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

which was more of & push than a fall from a blow. This was secured by Mcfarland in the fourth round. The latter had every round but the third, which was fairly even
 In the other bouts Young Barbour knocked out Young Pha9en in the third round; Kid Lewis knocked out One Round Nolan, in one minute and for ty-flve seconds In the first round after punching him through the ropes and K. o. Sweeney knocked out Billie AL len of Canad% in the third round. The 50 as to prevent the losers from being injured, both being on the floor when he announced the termination of the battles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Hart sions Life Contract.

Princeton, N J.. Nov 20.-HoWard J. Hart of Exeter, N. H., captain of Princeton's 1911 football team, and Miss Henore C. Dennen of Princeton were married today in St. Paurs Cath olic church here by the Rev. Walter Leahy. The football eleven of Prince ton and the coaches were among the guests at the wedding. After a honey moon trip through New England, Mir. and Mrs. Hart will reside in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Harvard Runners F4opeful.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov 2O-Har- wards cross country team left tonight for New York, hopeful of capturing the title in the 18th annual intercollegiate championship race to be held under the auspices of Columbia university next Saturday.
 Except for Captain Boyd, who is slightly bothered by a weak knee, and Mcclure, who is recovering from a cold the team is in good shape. Coach Shrubb plans to give-Jhe men a tryout over the six mile course in Van Cort- land park tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Students Protest Against Negro.

Pittsburg, Kas., Nov. 20.-A formal protest against the appearance of 8 negro football player with the South western college of Winfield, Kas., in the Thanksgiving day game against the Kansas State Normal school eleven will be made by officials of the latter, according to a decision reached today. Every member of the normal squad asked that protest be made
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Kennedy Has Typhoid.

Chicago. Nov. 2o,-William J, Ken nedy, a member of the ulineis Athletic clubs squad and one of the foremost long distance runners of the country. is seriously Ill of typhoid at a hospital here, 1t was learned today,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
coIaata Eleots smarthput captaln.

Hamilton, N. Y, Nov. 20-W, H. Swarthout, '15, of Geneva. N, Y. was today elected captain, and D. L, Par sons '15 of Binghamton, N. Y, mana ger of the Colgate football team for next season. Swarthout played a star game this year at fulIback.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
ereeneviIIe Independents chaIIenae.

Greeneyille Independent basketball team wishes to challenge any team under Is. Lineup: Manager Grove. suhstitu A. Grebe, If; M. Finlayson (captD If; E. Sears, c; G. Cass, lg; Ricketts, rg. Address challenges to George Grove, 34 Prospect street Nor wich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

latest aspirant for the heavyweight championship, was knocked out in the seventh round of a ten round bout with Battling Levinsky, the Philadelphia light heavyweight, here tonight. Gum boat Smith was to have been Hagen's opponent but damaged eye, re- ceived in his recent fight with Sam Langford, caused Smith to withdraw and LevinslHy was substituted to meet the men from the northwest
 Levinsky weighed ITO pounds. while Haven was sixteen and one-half pounds heavier
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Marquard to Stick With Giants.

Chicago. Nov, BOA despatch from Milwaukee says that Rube Marquard, the New York Nationals pitcher, has refused berth in the Federal league, saying he expects no trouble In reach ing terms with the Giants.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
MONEY

New York, Nov. 2O-Monev m cal, easier at S-46D3 per cent; ruling rate 3-4; last loan 3; closing bid , 3-4. offered at 3. Time loans steady; 60 days ser cent. 90 days 3405. six months 2-465
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
COTTON

New York, Nov. 2O-sDot cot+or quiet; m1ddling uplands 1880: gulf i l3.So; sales 1900 Futures closed bare
 ly steady. December 1924, January 1904, March 1905. May 13.O2 July
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

WHEN you wzHr tG Bzat y0ar hEtSA- ness before the public. there fs nas HaAe dtHm better than throuEh the aaverksa- Ing eaIHMna ae Th@ 1REfesiM
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

Commencing Nov, 12th. the bPAdge connecting the Towns of Ledyard and Draw bridge. will be closed Go the public travel for FepafFs until further TSetkcs. Per order of the SebeeeKnen Of the Town of LedyaFd,
 JOSEPH D. AUSTIN,
 FREDERICK W. BURTON,
 CHARLES A. GRAY. AoVfzd SefectrnenL
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
Mcfarland and Britton Matched.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov 2O-Packey Mcfarland, Chicago, and Jack Britton New ork, today accepted terms for a
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
NEED MONEY FOR YALE BOWL.
Unless More Cash Comes in Quickly
 Structure May Be Delayed.

Yale is badly cramped for funds with which to complete the new ath- letic bowl and it now appears that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
No Decision on Vale Rowing Problem.

No Decision on Vale Rowing Problem.
 New Haven. Conn. Nov. 20.-Captain T. B. Denegre of the Yale crew return cd from New York tonight where he had held an all day conference with the Yale rowing committee concerning the question Of changing the coaching methods. No final action was taken
 Denegre said. This was the third con Terence held this week; another will be held next week. when it is expected final action will be taken. Captain DenegTe declined to say what was done at the meeting today. It is generally believed at Yale. however. that English coaching methods will not be retained.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

ten round bout no decision boxing con- test in Milwaukee on Dee. 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
An opportunity to secure those books you have wanted but for the price.
At 10c

At IOC you will be surprised to find such real bargains in Gift Books, Poems, Fic- ton, etc, as are marked at this price which represents only small frac- ton of their value.
 More than these we have large va riety at all kinds of prices and every one great bargain.
 Librarians will find an opportunity to fill up their shelves, Sunday School Teachers the rarest chance to buy for their scholars and everyone the chance of the season to buy books at little prices.
 Tn our Juvenile department we have surprises for you as we have an un- usual display in all styles of books for young people and the little folks aud a small amount of money will buy lot of books as we have them from 5 cents up,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21
We Must Have Room To Display Our Holiday Stock and to clear our shelves we have made prices on a large quantity of
 BOOKS

that should command your attention and take the stock out of our store at a lively pace.
 In this sale we have in- cluded all classes of Books, from the Bible down to the cheapest Picture Books. It would be about impossi- ble to enumerate the bargains offered, but we have made prices so low, and the variety so great, that you surely will find something to suit you and at a price you cannot pass by.
 Here are just a few items:
 A LARGE LOT OF
 FICTION
 at
 45c reduced from $1.50, $1.35,
 $1.20. An opportunity to secure those books you have wanted but for the price.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-21

levinsky Knocks Out Hagen. New York, Nov. 2O.-Ed. Hagen, the
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
STATE TROOPS MAKE
A VERY fine SHOWING

The Delaware troops which took part
in the inauguration parade of President
Wilson made one of the best showings
of any of the many military organiza-
tions in line. One regular army man
has made the statement that Delaware s
showing was equal to that of the re-
gular troops, and that she far surpass-
ed the militia from every other state
present. This officer remarked, parti-
cularly at the manner in which the
governor, his staff, and the regimental
officers had held their respective posi-
tions in the line of march. Governor
Miller, leading the Delaware section of
the parade, came in for a large amount
of applause as he swung down Pennsyl-
vania Avenue. Delaware, as is usual
in all national gathering, held the right
of the line when the militia organiza-
tions of each state were in the line of
march. No reports of disorder from the
Delaware troops has been made, they
having conducted themselves in a manner
beftting their home state.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
LIVELY SCRAMBLE FOR
The POSTMASTERSHIPS

Following the announcement from
Washington that the United States
Senate had failed to confirm the Della
ware postmastership nominations sent
to the Senate by ex-President Taft sew
eral weeks ago, a scramble for the Della
ware offices began at once. In each
case. with the exception of Milford, the
Presidentha nominated the incumbents.
The appointments will be made by
President Wilson, on the recommenda-
ton of Willard Salisbury, and already
the flood of recommendations, as well
as applications, has started. In each
one of the towns, it is said, there are
several applicants, besides many others
who would like to have the offices, but
who have not applied, and the task of
making the selections will be difficult.
A similar situation obtains in practi.
cally every other State in the Union,
due to the fact that the outgoing ad-
ministratiOn left many appointments
uncontirmed.
In Milford alone there are at least a
dozen men who are trying for the office.
This week these men have kept their
friends busy signing petitions and writing
letters for them to Senator Salisbury.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
THOSE WHO ARE SICK.

Mrs. Benjamin Holston, of south Mil
ford who has been quite i'll with typhoid
fever, is getting better.
Esquire Joseph has been a victim of
rheumatism and sciatic condition of the
hip for two weeks, and is yet under the
care of DR.. Carlisle.
Mrs. Theodore Townsend, after three
months illness and an affection of bOils.
is again undergoing painful experience
with another boil under her right arm.
George H. Draper has recovered his
usual health so far as to be able to go
out and about, but he is not able to
give attention to his large business
affairs as of yOre.
Miss Marvin. one of the teachers in
the Milford High School who has been
i'll at the home of DR.. Walter Grier, on
Lake View Avenue, is slowly recovering
from a bad case of typhoid fever.
The latest report from Frank Richards,
who is in the Jefferson Hospital in Phila-
delphia, when he was operated upon by
the surgeons, and thirty-twO gall stones
and the appendix were removed, states
that he is recuperating, and may be
able to returned to his home in a few
weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
WILLIAM A. GUM dies
SUDDENLY in Dover

After walking from the State House
to the Capital Hotel in Dover last Thurs
day evening, William A. Gum. was found
dying in bath room of that hotel by an
emplyee about nine O. clock, and he never
regained consciousness. His death re-
suited from heart disease which had
been of several years standing. He
was in tie 10th, year of his age, and
leaves a family of three sons who are
all grown and we'll established in life
William A. Gum was one of the best
known men in Delaware, and also one
of the best known republican politicians.
He was connected with the Pennsylvania
Railroad through the department of in
formation and legal affairs, and for
sixteen sessions was present at Dover
when the legislature met to look after
their interests. In his political views
he was always radical, and probably no
other man was able to get to the leader
of the leading political parties, as w.
A. Gum. His funeral was held at his
late residence in Frankford, Delaware,
on Sunday last, and interment was made
in the cemetery adjoining the depot in
that town.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
USHERS UNION BANQUET.

The most delightful banquet ever held
by the Ushers Union of the M. P. Church
was held in the dining room of the church
on Monday evening, it being the occasion
of the first anniversary of that organi-
zation. The organization has more than
doubled its membership during its first
year. Music for the evening was fur
nished by the Presbyterian Orchestra,
which was exceedingly fine and much
appreciated. Duets by Mrs. Augustus
DickersOn and Mrs. William Kenton,
Misses Lillian Mayhem and Esther Walls
were much enjoyed, as was a solo by
Elizabeth Belts. Before proceeding with
the banquet addresses were made by DR..
Roberts, president of the union, Rev. L.
A. Bennett and wife, Roy Banning and
William Murphy. The menu, which was
so much enjoyed by those who gathered
around the banqueting boards, was as
follows
Ham Sandwiches,
Chicken Salad, Delaware Biscuits,
Coffee, Olives,
Ice Cream, Cake.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held Monday,
March 3rd, Mrs. J. L. Pratt presiding.
There being no business, Mrs. Charles
G. Prettyman, chairman of Education,
introduced the speaker for the day
George B. Hynson, whose subject was
The Public Schools" Mr.. Hynson
discussed in a most fair and just way,
the pros and cons of the question re-
garding the criticisms made about pub
lie schools in general. His topics were
well chosen and the truths so plain that
every mother present realized how mis-
taken stand point can be taken by
hearing only her child's views of the
amount of work required, and the harsh
ness of the rules enforced by teachers.
His statement that social events needed
to be eliminated from the High School
more than several studies did was re-
ceived with applause, and if many Of
the suggestions made by Mr.. Hynson.
were carried out by the parents, Mil
ford's school children would rank not
only among the first in our state, but
the first. Next week will be business,
social and matters of great Importance
are to be settled Members will please
remember that delegates for the Fed
GRAFTON are to be elected next week.
Notice was given that the japanese
goods, ordered by several of the mem
bers, have arrived and will be distribut-
ed next week at the close of the meet
iuo
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
?. 0. S. A. ORGANIZED.

Washington Camp No. Z. Patriotic
Order Sons of America, will be insti-
tuted next Monday evening, March 10th,
at Red Mems Wigwam. State Organizer
Alfred Frankel has succeeded in secur-
ing fifty signers for the charter appli-
cation and the fee has been paid. At a
preliminary meeting the following offic-
ers were selected: Past President, 7.
M. Holcombe; President, J. Harry
Lynch Vice President, Roy Cannon !;
Master of Forms, John w. Burris Re-
cording Secretary, James K. PettyjOhn !;
Financial Secretary, Harold M. Perine (;
Treasurer, A. Forman Boyer Conduc-
tor, Willard H. Lank Inspector, Will
liam 7. Pierce Grand, Charles L. War
rem; Trustees. Charles @. Heusted, Will
liam S. Wroten and George H. farrell.
The charter will remain open a few days
for class imitation.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-07
new PARCEL POST PLAN.

On July 1st, next, the collection de
livery feature will be added to the par
eel post department of the postal SER
vice of the country. An order putting
this into effect was to-day signed by
Postmaster General Hitchcock. Under
the approved regulations a parcel bear
ing the required amount of parcel post
stamps may be sent any where in the
country and the amount due from the
purchaser collected and remitted by the
postoffice department. The regulations
provide that the parcel must bear the
amount due from the addressee and the
collection will be made, provided the
amount is not in excess of 800. The
fee will be 10 cents to be affixed by
the sender in parcel post stamps. This
will also insure the parole for an a
mount not exceeding $50.