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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
TO USE AMERICAN METHODS
English Athletes to Begin Train.
ing for Olympic Games.

London, Feb. sporting writer's here.
In discussing how 10 win the Olympic
games in Berlin. have pointed out that
Germany and Sweden have taken steps to
learn everything that America knows
about athletics. 1t is announced that
England will begin scheme of national
training. Grounds will be secured in va
rious parts OF the country and experts
employed.
Pole vauiting. hammer throwing and
many other Olympic features, in which
the English declare themselves ignorant.
will be- tackled in earnest. while IL is
suggested that the oxford stride may
be SUPERSEDED by the Stockholm stride
for running events. The Amateur Attn
letic Associa ton. which Is In charge or
the national project will be represented
al the preliminary opening Of the Berlin
stadium by the Kaiser In June.
James Thorpe's confession thar he re-
ceiyed money for playing baseball IN the
South caused sensation here, but the
oxpoctation that Americans and their
amateurism would be freshly impugncu
has not been realized. Those who live
in glass houses should not throw stones.
savs the sporting editor OF THE Even
ire News" this afternoon. VIVA is
needed is the purification OF athletics in
al. countries"
Der, Wickham. a young Walshman'
rho claims the title Of all-sround athletic
champion Of the world, has challenged
Thorpe to meet him. preferably Ia Amer
lea. He has posted challenge IN which
he suggests competition in boxing, wrest-
ling. running. feats OF strength Ian
punching and cycling.
Wickham Is six feet tall ard weighs
fifteen stone t9l0) pounds. lie has been
amateur heavyweight boxing champion
oi Wales for two years. yet he can run
IN, yards, i'm 4, lOl3-5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
NEW RECORD FOR SKATING
Mathiesen Makes Fast Time IN
10000 Metre Race.

ch,istiania. Feb In the international
chatting contests here to-day oscar
Mathiesen. the Norwegian champion won
the 10. O0o metres In worlds record tihle
Uathieser covered the distance In II min
,,es % GO seconds, surprising by nearly
Ten seconds the worlds record which ne
established last Saturday.
The Russian. Ippolitow. finished secohu
I'm II minutes 80 5-lv seconds'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
TRIPLE TIE FOR THE LEAD
Keen Race in Eastern League
Rifle Shooting Contests.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The weeks matches
Of the Eastern League for the interclub
rifle shooting championship OF the United
States resulted as follows;
Washington defeated Birmingham. 9Si
10 935: Bridgeport Conn. defeated Brook.
lyn. esJ TO sS5 Erie defeated Bangor. H2,
10 rs; Warren defeated New Orleans, ssl
10 s22 Manchester defeated Portland, ssj
10 si2.
Washington. Bridgeport and Warren are
tied for first place. Cleveland leads in
the Western league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
OLD STORY FOR JACK JOHNSON

Chicago. Feb. Jack Johnson was
made defendant in another suit to-day
vben he was hailed to the municipal court
FOR the collection OF 500 on a Jndgmcnt
h,oined AGAINST him In London. England.
in t9l1 The money Is said 10 be the bal
ance due TO lawyers employed in Eng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
wHALEN BUYS HoLYoKE CLUB

Springfield Mass. Feb. 1T Joseph
Wha,on. OF Mittenague. announced to-
nigh, that he had bought the fiolyoSe
baseball club of the Eastern Association
from Dan O'Neil. of JIolyoke Mr. ONeil
intends 10 retire from baseball.
Whaien was a catcher in the Connecu-
cut League with the Bridgeport and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
FOOTBALL PAYS AT CHICAGO
Only Sport in University Which
Makes Big Profits.

Chicago Feb. football is the only
sport which is profitable at the University
OF Chicago. according 10 an official report
issued to-day. The game netted $4,000
last year, at cost OF $4,000. The total
athletic receipts were s67.o26 and the ex-
penditures s66.4S4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

Goals rnadc-By Sortwell 90. Phillips. Good
ale Substitutes--Haryard; smart for Morgan
Yale-Cox FOR ordway. Martin for Cox. Gano
FOR Martin Bangs for Macdonald, Mclean Tor
Gano Referce-Russcll. Assistant referee
Tingley Goal umpires Canterbury ana Us
good Timers-Brown and Murphy. Tlme-IWo
twenty-rninute periods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
UNION FIVE VICTORIOUS
Wins Fifth Straight Victory by
Defeating Pratt Institute.

Schenectady, y. y. Feb. Union Col
lege won It's nfth consecutive basketball
game this afternoon in defeating Pratt
Institute of Brooklyn, on the local court.
by q score II i3 10 10.
The Union ynen PLAYED in whir.wind
fashion. and took advantage OF Pratts
poor passing and numerous fouls Csp-
tain Beaver shot the majority of the field
goals for Union. while Ioughton mad"
nearly perfect record OH free throws.
The lineup follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

GoslS-For Nictoriss, Chambers -. Hale -,
Watt 90, MoNatt ~: tcr Crescent DufTesnc
90. RcinmUnd 90.
Penalties--Chambers. for tripping & minutesl
Rignei for body checking ~ minutes, Wait,
Tor tripping & minutes).
Referee-E.rnest Garon. Irish-American A.
C. Assistant referee. A. Rogers. Hockey
club Goal umpires-Charles Mitchell. Irish
American and @. Rickert. Nictorias. Time
kceper-W. J. Croker Wanderers. Penalty
timers-R. Condor, Hockey Club.
Time OF halves-20 minutes each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
pEDDIE INSTITUTE WINS AGAIN

Eiiehtstown. ~ j.. FEB. l.--Pcddic Ins,l-
tute defeated Trenton High School IN one
of the fastest basketball games OF the
season here to-day by score or IS TO 10.
II was Peddies fifth consecutive victory.
the team being Gndefeated so far.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

hcGraw was delighted to receive from
mend yesterday photograph OF the
esm With which ne first played baseball
was picture OF the Olean club, of the
"W i0rk-Pennsylyania League, and was
~Sen In 1890 There were only eleven
a'en or the team. as the clubs travelled "A
""e short handed in those days.
not satisfied with the telegram which
sent 10 the Giants a few days ago.
rlsrts Faust RENTED long letter
'"'en was received yesterday. The mis-
"e explained his position al some length,
w ne has now placed the matter square
up TO the club.
!. Bader. one OF the promising young
sehers the Giants have in tow. sent IN
- signed contract yesterday. Bader APP
""ed al the Polo Grounds last fall
''@hs Tor the worldwide tour which will
Hlsde by the Chicago White SoX and
~ 'lants after the season closes next
- are going on apace. Ted Sullivan. of
4e@eo VINO is one OF the oldest figures
osseball. visited the headquarters of
cub yesterday and declared that ne
gong 70 start on the globe girdlins
about August Is TO prepare the way
the two teams. he will be something
an advance agent and give lectures on
history Of the game. He has a num-
~ % lantern slides 10 use as illustra-
,sas' The two teams viii probably play
'H way through the United States and
vt Their trip from San Francisco IN
.,v'ember II is a big undertaking and
- me details have not been arranged as
but Sullivan declares that the ex-
''uon. viii outrlval Spaldinss cele-
"s'ed tour many years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

ARE you ENTERTAINING
Talent for ali sociaIs. concerts and
entertainments will be found on page 2.
part v.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

field goals MON. D. Beaver 10 Woods
t31. ,clcl o. Houghton 80, j. Beaver a. (:
Pratt. Randall %. Whitehead 90. Edwards
-, Rayuor 90. Goals from fouls-UnlCn.
Houghton rl, Pratt. Randall a..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

The Jersey City team Of the lnterna-
tional League also will report at Bermuda
q week after the arrival Of the Yankees
and viii train on the same field. IL is the
plan OF the New York manager 10 play
daily practice games with the Skeeters
on board ship the New York players VIII
occupy the best quarters. and everything
will be done during the trip and while IN
bermuda TO PIT them in the finest con-
dit'on for the American League pennant
race. which begins on April 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
TIMELY BITS OF SPORT
Yankees to Sail for Camp in
Bermuda on March |.
AMBITIOUS PLANS MADE
Food and Drinking Water for
the Training Table Will Be
Shipped from This City.

T.. j. TillburY repre- sentative OF the
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company has
completed arrangements with Arthur
Irwin. business manager OF the New
York Yankees. for taking care of Frank
Chance and his players on the steam
ship Arcadan. which leaves this city
for Bermuda on March /. Including
trainers. cooks and scribes. there will be
forty-iVe men IN the party and they VIII
be chartered al the Brunswick Hotel.
which has been leased for the month cf
March. The hotel is four minutes walk
from the Hamilton cricket grounds,
which also have been leased FOR training
purposes
Chance and Charles Barrett. the trainer.
will preside over a regular training table.
which will be an innovation in major
league baseball. The club will ship from
this city all the meats, including roast
beef. lamb. ham and bacon; also, butter
and drinking water The food at the
training table will be the same az that
provided FOR college football players ard
carsmen Pastry hot bread and sea-
scned dishes will be tabooed. Barrett also
will take a medicine chest stocked Win
remedies sor common us while two mas
sage operators viii go "a keep the arms
Of the players free from kinks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02

y Bader. one Of the promising young
LINERS the Giants have in tow. sent IN
- signed contract yesterday. Bader APP
''"ed al the Polo Grounds last fall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Local Laconies.

This Is circus day in Westerly
 Mrs. John A. Phillips and Mrs. Nancy w. Slack of Granite street. Craigville. Mass.
 The ornamental lamp posts that are to adorn the main entrance to the new town hall have arrived.
 Rev. Joseph L. Peacock will con- duct Sunday evening service at the have gone to their summer home at Peoples mission.
 MT. and Mrs. John W. Conant of Vose street, are entertaining their daughter, Ms. Charles J. Johnson ana children of Northbridge Center, Mass.
 The annual Sunday School picnic of Calvary Baptist church was held on Friday at Wheeler's grove on the line of the Groton and Westerly trolley road.
 Kowitch is the main part, of the name fthe boy who was arrested on Friday in Westerly for theft. The lad is not to blame for the name, though it causes irritation to his vic- tims.
 Miss Margaret Marzonie, while at work at the George w. Moore Mar row Fabric mill, had the first joint of of the little finger nipped of by get ting it caught in a twister She was attended by pr. c. Grant Savage.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Martin, of New York city, formerly of Westerly whi have been guests of the MT. and Mrs. John Bradley, in Stonington, left Friday for Maine by automobile, where they will spend several days.
 Public sentiment fthose who pay the bills of the Westerly Fire dis trict favors the purchase of a modern auto chemical and hose wagon. Such a machine would have more than saw ed it's cost at the recent Rocket and Summer Street fires.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

got to do it. He put the check in a pocket of his best suit and kept post poning their return.
 There was also found in Sam'S pos session a letter dated Surrey, England, June 12, 1913, and addressed to Mast CT Edwin Furley, care Lyon and Ewald SS State street, New London, Conn.,, U. $. A. It was from Florence Turn CT, of the Turned Film company, and picture of the moving picture favorite for her photographs to fit in an Inger- soil watch. The picture was enclos- ed. The letter acknowledges the re- cept of a half of a five cent piece of the Buffalo design, the other half was found in Sams pocket. He said this letter belonged to him as he had written to Florence Turner under the fictitious name of Master Ed win Furley. The camera he has in his possession he says he purchased at Edwin Keeney's store in New Lon don. When arrested he had in his possession, besides the $1 0stolen from Eionsky, nearly s5 in cash.
 The parents of the boy came to Westerly on Friday morning, expect ing to accompany Sam back home. but not be released until the check trans actions were settled to the satisfaction of Lyon and Ewald, MT. and Mrs. Selikowitch returned to New London.
 Friday afternoon Chief Brown re- ceived telephone communication from New Londons prosecuting attorney in New London, stating that the Se- li1ofitch bow was wanted there for theft and for forgery. An officer from New London arrived late in the after noon and took Selikowitch back to his home city
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
WESTERLY MAN UP FOR STABBINC|
Philip Turnova, Who Drew Knife on Foreman Jeremiah Sullivan Released With $1OO Fine-Companies Start Annual Camp on Sunday-14 Year Old Boy Had New London Checks in Pocket and is Held For Theft and Forgery.

Judge Lucius Brown of Norwich was ., inc Third district court at Wes-
 fy Friday as counsel for Philip
 ~ravo, quarryman employed at
 tiford, and charged with an assault
 n Foreman Jeremiah Sullivan. The
 snse was committed on June 28 and
 accused has been under bon6s.
 4en arraigned soon after his arrest
 d. nova pleaded not guilty. Judge
 own told the court that his client 4esired to change his plea to nolo ccntenaiere.
 Town Solicitor Harry B. Agard stated that Sullivan had given orders to Turnova in connection with the work which Turnova resented, by pushing Sullivan, and taking out a knife and threatening to Kill Sullivan. It was d clear case of assault and de- served punishment
 Judge Brown stated that there had one man was killed quite recently. 1t been accidents at the quarry and that was hazardous work and The death had stricken terror to the other quarrymen. The foreman ordered Turnova to do certdn work that the accused conSid- cred to be dangerous and he refused. Judge Brown added that, according to the story told by Turnova, Foreman Sullivan with hammer in hand threat ened him and 1t was then that Turn ova drew the knife, but no intention of assaulting Sullivan. Judge Brown said there was. undoubtedly strong talk on both sides, but no real harm was done. He realized that men of thts class especially who do not un- liable to become more angered than some other people and are liable to resort to the knife or revolver. He hoped the court would be satisfied with a fine sufficient to teach lesson in this case and deal as leniently as would be consistent with the accused.
 Attorney Agard said that while MT. Sullivan did have a hammer in his hand he did not pick it up during the controversy and made no attempt to use 1t on Turnova, either by threat or action.
 In answer to queries by Judge Oliver H- Williams the presiding judge, it was shown that Turnova had worked under the direction of Sullivan four years and that they never had diff culty before. The judge said there was not cause sufficient for Turnova to draw the knife and threaten Sullt- van A fine of s10 and costs was im-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
COLCHESTER

At the annual meeting of the Cragin Memorial Library, the officers were elected as follows: Samuel P. Will ard, President; Mrs. William s. Curtis, Secretary; Royal A. Moore, Treasurer:
 T. Swan Rathbun, Auditor; Miss Anna Avery, Librarian. The librarian re- ported the circulation for the past year to be: Adult books 5,61S, Juvenile books, 4,305, total circulation 10.024. There were 344 volumes added during the year, including 62 Yiddish books, making a total of 5,4o9 volumes in the library, in, reading room 24 periodicals.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

posed upon the accused Judge Will hams complimented Judge Brown on the fair way in which he presented the case.
 Walter A. Perkins. special liquor officer for the town of Charlestown, appeared in court a complainant against liquors and vessels Of Mary Ann Wilson, of Quonocontaug. Mir. Perklns testified that, accompanied by Westerly, he raided the Wilson place. July 4, by search warrant authority. He found an open bar with the usual paraphernalia and evidence of very recent patronage He seized three quart bottles of whiskey and thirty to Westerly police station His tes- timony was corroborated by Officers Maxwell and Ferguson. JudgC Williams decided that liquors were kept for sale contrary to law, and denlared the liquors confiscated and warrant to is sue for their destruction.
 The First artillery district. Rhode Island National Guard, will begin an eight days coudse of instruction at. Forts Creole and Getty, next Sunday. The First, Second, Fifth lWesterly), Sixth, Seventh and Eighth companies are ordered to Fort Creole, which will
 
 thur N. Nash of Westerly, and as signed to Battery Toussar6 X detail of four men of the Fifth left Nester- ly Friday morning to meet similar details to assist in the handling Of baggage. Captain Robert c. Thack- cray. Fifth company, and Major Bour- don A. Babcock of Westerly will be officers of the day on Sunday and Fri day respectively.
 
 Sam SeIikowitch, the fourteen year older from New London, and Who stole ten dollar bill from the cash drawer, or lman ElionSky, while on a visit to his aunt in Westerly, was not imme- diately released, after Judge Williams of the Third district court suspended Judgment upon the paymen of costs. He was held to await the action of Lyon and Ewald. New London mer- chants, where Sam was cmpIoyed un- til recently. In his possession was found a check for S1.60 drawn by J. l.. Learned and Sons payable to Lyon and Ewald and payable to The Central Stamping company. Both checks were dated June g, 1913.
 Chief of Police Brown communi- cated find to Lyon and Ewald by tele- phone and was requested to hold young Selikiwitch for few hours until they decided what action to take The chief was informed that the boy evil dently took the checks from the mail ing envelope from the office or while taking the mail to and from the post office. The chief was also told that another check for $37 payable to the firm had been taken. and had subse- Quently been recovered, a New Lon don woman having presented it in pay ment of an account. bearing her en- dorsement though she did not is- sue the check.
 Sam says he gave the check to Allie Becker, a boy who lives in Bradley street. New London. He thinks this check was issued by a Mrs AIderfice. According to the boys story he found the checks on the floor of the office while sweeping out and intended to re- turn them just as soon as he had finished sweeping. which was just be- fore closing time. He says he for
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Dance at Crystal Lake-Obituary, Miss Bessie Weeks, Mrs. Augustine St. St. Gernain.

Miss Jane Clark of Hartford is the guest of relatives in the Borough
 Mrs. Margaret Rafftery and son Will jam are visiting in Boston.
 Miss Margaret Rafftery is employed in Boston, as a bookkeeper during the summer vacation.
 A party of Stafford Springs young men gave a dance at Crystal Lake pavilion Friday evening.
 Death of Miss Weeks.
 Miss Bessie E. Weeks, age 19, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Weeks, Friday morning of wraemfc convulsions. She was a very amiable young lady and quite a favorite with her companions. Besides her mother of Providence and Maud E. at home. and one brother Archie of Huntington, Mass.
 Mrs. Augustine St. Germain.
 Mrs. Augustine St. Germain, died at her home in Cooper Lake, Wednesday night after a illness of several months. She leaves her husband Louis St. Ger r7ain, two sons Louis Jr., and Fred and e,Yo daughters, Mrs. A. c. Hausen and Mrs. George I. Bolieau, Jr., all of Staff ford
 Church Picnic.
 The annual picnic of Grace Church, will be held at the Fairfield Pownall Cottage at Crystal Lake today, (Sat- urday).
 MT. and Mrs William TruesdeIl, of Kenwood Park, Springfield. Mass, are occupying their cottage at Crystal Lake
 Rev. Andrew Magill has returned from Jamacia, l.. l., and is with his family in West Stafford.
 Mrs. Frank Z Fairfield of West Staf- ford is the guest of Mrs Switzer in Winthrop, Mass.
 Mrs. Edward Harrington and son Kenneth of Staffordville are visiting, Mrs. G. Duncan in Worcester.
 Chicago's grand opera season just
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Increases His PonuIarity.

The way the president manages to get about on the Maysfower without subjecting the neighborhood to the unnecessary noise of naval salutes is another thing that endears him to the hearts of the plain peop1e.-Indianap lis News,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Problem of the Future.

Our navy should be second to that of Great Britain says Admiral Dewey. For how long before our admirals insist that it must be first ?-LouisvilIe Courier -J Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Makes it a Cinch.

Rudyard Kipling has written a new poem about President Poincare, which is a splendid argument against a poet 1aurea eateship.-New York merican.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Broken at Armaaeddon.

Teddy has obtained a police permit to carry a gun Whats the matter with the Big Stick k?-Philade1ph Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

scream. I could not sleep at night; would turn and toss all night. I suffered torture. It seemed as though I should go frantic; I did not seem to care what happened; did not care whether lived or not.
 "I tried -, and various other soaps and ointments with no help. I did not know what to do until a friend told me to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment. had only used the Cuticurs Soap and Ointment a month when my hands and arms were all better, (Signed) Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gustin, Nov. l, 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment do so much for poor complexions, red, rough hands, and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost so little, that it fin almost criminal not to use them. Sold everywhere. Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. book on the skin and scalp. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston,,
 RS-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will fndit best for skin and scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

WHEN you want jo puS your busi- ness berore LLe DuDlic there Is no me- dium better than through the advertls- lng columns oI m1e Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
BURNED AND ITCHED
 SOME THING AWFUL
Little PimpIes on Hands and Arms. Began to Tester. Turned and Tossed All Night. Suffered Tor lure. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment a Month. Hands and Arms All Better.

4s1 East 7th St., South Boston. Mass. - '"I first noticed little pimples on my hands and arms and they burned and itched me
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
ONE LOT
ONE LOT

WHEN you want tG put your busl- u@ms before the public. there Is no me- Rlun better than threugh the adFertls- 1Dw eelwna nf TAa RaEetiu.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

something awful. They first looked like little white Jumps and then they began to lester and came to a head. The burning and itching were so intense that I scratched till I made bleeding sores and they pained me very much. It seemed when my clothing touched me that I would
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
NEW IoNnoN -To IoNe IsIANo

Steamers of the Montauk Steamboat Co.'S line leave New London for Greenoort Shelter Ialand ana saE Harbor week days 10 a. -m.. 4lo D. m. Leave Sag Harbor returning ( a. l2.3s p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Chicago's grand opera season just closed shows receipts of more than $500,0 against $48o.00o last season.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S c A s c RIA
CORNS

CORNS An trouble of the feet. ELECTRIC LIGHT TREATMENT All troubles of the nerve circu- IA<ioR or rheumatism.
 JAMES DAW6ON, TeA SEA- Room 2s Central Budldfnx
 LAdT Attendant
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Hams complimented Judge Brown on the fair way in which he presented the case.