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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
MAY SHORTEN VALE HARVARD
 CREW COURSE ON THAMES
Decision to Shorten Hudson River Distance May Result in Three Mile Course on Thames.

The deadly fourth mile has been rowed for the last time in a Pough- keepsie regatta. This was the unof- fcial but none the less auLhorative announcement made by man enjoying the confidence of the board of stewards of the intercollegiate Rowing association. The agitation against four-mile races, begun in the popular magazines several years ago, has borne fruit in that the last mile is to be lopned off the Poughkeepsie race next year and the struggle short ened to three miles.
 The change in the length of the race will undoubtedly have an affect on the Yale-Harvard race on the Thames. Yale is openly in favor of continuing the four-mile race, but Harvard, it is said, favors the three mile contest on the grounds set forth by Courtney.
 He is convinced after watching and studying the development of his own crews for years that in the short time available. for the training of the average American college oarsman it was impossible to bring him up to the standard of physical efficiency re- quired by the four-mile race.
 It is more than likely that the Crimson and the Blue will follow in the steps of the Intercollegiate as- sociation in this mateer, as they did year ago, when they abolished the four -oared race and substituted a race for second eightS.
 With the race on the Thames cut down to three miles, speculation arises as to just when Princeton will make a bid to be taken into the Yale-Har- ward affair at New London. Dr. Spaeth and others in charge of rowing at Princeton have been openly opposed to four mile rowing and in favor of three-n1ile races. While there are no direct expressions as to the possibility of Princeton entering into the field of three mile races, it is believed that. with three-mile contests on the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
CLUBS STUNNING
HIGH SALARIES
Several Managers Agree with Ath eticsI Policy.

If Connie Mack is dropping Jack Coombs. Eddie Plank and Chief Ben der because he feels that he cannot afford carry them longer, he has COT in this little old league.
 ashington club has come to 9 lsion that if some of it's stars want more money than the club can afford to pay, they may go to other fields. This is of particular interest just now with Walter Johnson figuring in the baseball limelight as demand ing $20,O00 a year from the Federal league. If Johnson makes any such demand of the Washington club. he Is due for some disappointment In other words, the capital cannot afford to compete with New York and Chi cago in the matter of paying high salaries to athletes who never win pennants.
 can afford to pay him. says Manager Clark Grimth. land if he doesn't want to take that-we11, let's see what he will do. We have named the amount we can give him for the next season, and have yet to hear from him about it. As a matter of fact, hardly thing he will sign until spring. He seldom has since came to this city. But I feel certain in my own mind that 1915"
 An interesting sidelight was seen here as to Johnson's position in this matter. It was said that Johnson pushed his ante up for the Feds, de- tnandinF $60,0oo for three years, one years salary to be paid in advance and the rest to be banked in his name. subject to his order with the passage of time. Furthermore, tidy bonus was to have been paid him for signing early enough to give the invaders some standing in their approaching deals with organized ball.
 According to the dope. the St. Louis club was to have acceded to the de- Tnends of the player when a tip came te him telling him that the Feds were soon to conclude terms of peace with organized ball and that he would then be turned back to the Washington club. He was informed that such a turn of affairs would certainly alien ate. the fans of the capital and would be disagreeable to him. Then, with Fielder Jones about ready to close the deal, Johnson hedged and asked for more time
 Immediately the Feds pulled out and began bowling about Johnson;s de- Ynanding ''the whole world with a fence around it." Within a day or so the St. Louis officials announced that Johnson wanted more money than they would give him." According to tnis dope. It was Johnson who held out, not the Feds
 Already complaints have been lodged against Henri Rondeau, the reformed catcher -out6elder purchased from Minneapolis. We are informed that he can ."only hit" Great heavens, what more must Washington out fielder do? We have seen enough of these handsome outAelders who can't hit. What we want here now are a few Fed-necls who can clOut the, ball
 In every game an outfieldeP has three or four chances at bat. If he can clout the ball he way win a ball game every day for his team with a timely bingle. Sometimes an outfield- CT. no matter which Held he plays, wfu go all day without a chance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
Klna oeorue and the Tower.

Rich as the Tower of London has al- ways been in armoT, it has. only re- gently been very much improved by valuable gifts from King George v.
 The king was told that he possessed at Windsor Castle certain pieces Of very old armor which really formed parts of Tower suits, and he accord fngly gave orders that these should he sent to the city. so as to complete the sets there. The arrnor is very old in. deed, having belonged to King Henry VIH., William Somerset, the Earl of Worcester and others. The helmet Of the latter warrior alone weighs close on 20 pounds.
 These additions are by far the finest made to tine Tower aTmories since the year 1861, when tho whole collection was brought from Greenwich. Hamr- ton Court, and other places, and places in It's present position. Amongst some of the special suits now to De seen is one which is attributed to King Charles Is-z1Answers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

Thames, the Tigers would immediately ask to be represented.
 The Princetonians would be mora than welcome on the Hudson, but Princeton believes that its true sphere IS with Yale and Harvard, although slnces rowing was established at Nassau. races with Columbia, Penn sylvania and Cornell have been part Of the annual schedule. For all that, however Princeton wants to row at New London, and as soon as Yale and Harvard drop the distance from four miles to three the Tigers will doubt less be found lacking up to the start ing line with the Crimson and the Blue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
VICTORIOUS ARMY TEAM
 RECEIVED HOUSING WELCOME
Big Crowd Headed by Military Band
 Escorted Returning THeroes to Their Quarters-Weyland Elected Captain.

West Point. N. r., Nov. 2e-The victorious Army football team reached home at 4 o'clock this afternoon and was accorded g. rousing welcome. The entire cadet battalion, augmented by a crowd numbering more than a thou sand persons, largely made up of the civilian residents of the post and vi- cinity and headed by the military academy band, escorted the returning heroes to their quarters.
 The entire repertoire of football songs were sung by the marching throng on its way to the cadet bar racks, where the demonstration reach ed it's climax. Cheers for each player of the team, the coaches and the train CTS were given and the rally ended
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

The aftermath of the football sea- son, which ended with the Army Navy game, brings a number of all eastern all-western and all-American teams which while mythical so far as actual playing is concerned, give an accurate idea of tie rating of players by po- sitions. In the east the consensus of opinion favorS the following play CTS:
 For the positions of ends Harwick of Harvard is a unanimous choice with OFHearn, Cornell; Brann, Yale; and Merrillat of the Army all close sec pnds. Ballin of Princeton and Trumbull, HarvalG, are easily the choice for tackles although Talbott of Yale nd Abell of Colgate are also prominently mentioned. At the position of guards Spears Dartmouth and Pennock of Harvard are virtually alone in the field. The place at center finds con- siderable difference of opinion for Journeay of Pennsylvania and Mo- Evan of the Army are both put for ward strongly, with Cruikshank of Washington and Jefferson another fa- vorite.
 Behind the line Barrett of Cornell is first choice for quarterback although Princhard of the Army; Ghee,. Dart mouth; Wilson, Yale and Logan liar yard, have supporters. For halfbacks Mahan of Harvard is selected by al- most all the coaches. His running mate is not so easily placed, for Brad lee, Harvard; Fleming and ShiegeI, of Washington and Jefferson, all are giv- en votes. His position of fullback finds but two players as popular choices. in Whitney of Dartmouth and Le Gore of Yale.
 Tn the west the following is a com plete "All-Western" eleven made up from selections Of coaches and critics: Position Player College
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
MONEY MARKET.

cantile paper 1 3-l05 1-2. Sterling exchange steady. 60 day bills 4.S910. Bar silver 49 Is.
 Exchanges, $s4s,0s2.s2s; balances, SIS, ,5S2,i42.
 Exchanges for the week, s1,14e.644.- 124; balances, $5s, s,976,974.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
COTTON MARKET.

New York, Nov. 2e.-Cotton opened steady, December 7.36; January 7.5G; March 7.5s; May 7.72; July 7.S7; Oc- tober s.41.
 Cotton future closed steady. Dec. 7.3o; Jan. TAB; March 7.42; May 7.66: Oct. BOA.
 Spot quiet; niddling upland ITS. Sales 800 bales.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
Twenty-rhree Won Coveted 'Nf"

New Haven. Nov. 20.-Twenty- three Yale football players who won their "" fin the Princeton and Harvard games this year, will meet tomorrow night and select a captain for next season. The leading candidates are A. D. Wilson, quarterback, and Carroll Knowles, halfbacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
HARVARD HAS FIVE PLAYERS
 ON ALL-EASTERN ELEVEN

No Vale Men Mentioned-Four Illinois
 Players Chosen For .AlI-Western
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
Jewete City Issues Challenge

The Jewett City basketball team wish to challenge any team in eastern Connecticut, and would like to arrange game for Thursday night in Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

been held amid snow and ice. The ball had hardly been put in place before it became evident that the middies could not hold the smashing attack of their rivals in check. Each team in turn tried out the opponents terence but there was no continuity III the play of either eleven during the early minutes of the game. As a result, bunting was resorted to and the Army's first score came as a result of these exchanges
 comm kicked from the cadets 40yard line and the ball, after hitting several players, rolled to the Navys five yard line, where Biodgett fell on it. His attempt to punt out from behind his own goal line on the first lineup was blocked and he fell on the ball for safety while several Army Iinesmen were struggling to secure possession Of the Spheroid.
 The second opened with the ball in possession of the middies, who could make little progress through or around the Army line. The cadets gained on every exchange of kicks and when Blodgett fumbled one of Coffin's kicks 9MerlIlat fell on the ball on the Navy's 10 yard line. Here the Army secured It's first touchdown when Pritchard made perfect forward pas to Merrill lat, who ran across the sailors line without opposition.
 The try for goal was a failure
 The second touchdown was made on repetition of these plays. The Navy Kicked off and on the second lineup the Army booted the ball back. Blod- gett again fumbled and again an alert cadet player fell on the ball on the mtddies' 36 yard mark. Line pIunges failing to gain, Pritchard shot the bah overhead to Merillat, who was downed on the Navy's one yard line. Hodg- son plunged over for a touchdown on the. first lineup. McEwan failed to kick the goal.
 The middies fought desperately in the third period, and although they never threatened the Army goal. they did succeed in driving the ball out of danger, whenever the soldiers en- croached too far into their territory The heat was very trying on both elevens and the players sought every opportunity to rest when the play was delayed by time out for injuries or con ferences among the officials.
 When the final quarter opened the Army went into action determined to add more points to its already large score. bunting duel finally worked theNball within striking distance of the m1ddies' goal and the soldiers uncov- cred an old-fashioned attack which proved irresistible
 By short line plunges and end runs the ball was carried a few yards at a time until the Navy first and second deIence was massed on the scrimmage line. Then Quarterback Pritchard switched his tactics and made a for ward pass to derillat, who crossed the last five yard line before the was downed. From here Benedict carried the leather over in two plunges. Again the Army failed to convert the touch down into goal and the scoring end ed.
 The victory was particularly pleas ing to the soldiers for as a result of today's win the series which began in 1890 now stands tie, each academy having won nine games of the 19 played with the 1905 contest a 6-6 tie
 The lineups follow
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

RUTGERS LOST, 20 To1s Washington and Jefferson Played Bril-
 liant Football In a fine exhibition of open football at the Polo grounds, New York, Sat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
ARMY TRoUNciED NAVY

Annapolis Men OutpIayed and Out elassed in All DePartments-Seor 20 to 0,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
CONSERVE HUMANITY

We hear great deal about the
conservation of natural resources
the streams and forests, but unfortun-
ately there seems but little interest
in conversation of humanity. 1t is
true that few publications, and in
dividuals are beginning to give heed
to this all-important question, but a
well organized system should he
inaugurated.
Those we call criminals are for
the most part the inevitable results
of conditions which society toler-
ates. Selfish and near-sighted peo-.
pie have not yet learned that their
own safety is dependent upon the
conservation of humanity as a
whole.
Strange as it may seem, the dom
inent forces In our municipal life
have been called the most thrifty.
those who pile up wealth. Scien-
tific research is proving the So
called captain of industry" is the
most wasteful. This waste of man.
kind is due principally to congested
conditions in our cities. Society
will yet learn the lesson of how best
to conserve humanity.-New Era.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

judices are vanished by cold facts,
and the vital elements of life appear
in their true form and significance.
As time goes by the latent philosophy
and talents are drawn out of the
man. He discovers within himself
many possibilities and faculties
whose presence he bad never sus-
pected. If he had thought of them
outside, he had laid them by for
more convenient season. but here
he can find time for development.
A power is silently and surely
generated within these walls which
may move the world and be of un-
told benefit to the human race, if it
only would be given proper en-
couragement. Truth sits with the
prisoner in his celia terrible cell
mate, but if he dare to commune
with her, and many do, she will give
him precious knowledge and in
sight into things which many out in
the world know not. The prisoner
can go forth into that world richer.
wiser and stronger man than he ever
would have been, had he never been
separated from it. He is free from
the letters that are real and patent,
and he is more likely, than other
wise, to be able to detect and avoid
those subtitle and dangerous chains
which the outer world is always
forging for the purpose of ensnaring
the weak and unwary.
He who has once been a prisoner,
if he be normal man, will never come
back to prison if given a chance to
make good, and he will surely es-
cape, thereafter, from being a pris-
oner of himself. Good Words.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
THINK GOOD THINGS

PAUL. says that one can actually
think things into existence. Many
great writer's on psyhic phenomena
tell us that thoughts are creators.
They assure us that with positive
thoughts one can set certain forces
in motion that contribute to success.
Science is teaching that thought is
a form of energy--a real, actual
thing.
Prof. Ochorowicz says: Every
living being is a dynamic focus"
He says it is now an established
fact that the human brain is COM
posed of cells. containing chemi-
cal, physical and psychical com
plex action of this kind takes place
and thought-waves are propagated
through the gray matter. as waves
are propagated in water.
The Investigator futher says:
Regarded on its physical side, an
idea is only vibration vibration
that is propagated, yet which does
pass out of medium in which it
can exist as SUCH.
Thoughts stay at home, as the
chemical action of battery remains
in a battery; it is represented by its
dynamic correlate, called in the case
of the battery, current, and case
of the brain-I know not what; but
whatever it's name may be, it is the
DYNAMIC CURRENT OF THOUGHT says
the Russian scientist.
Scientists tell US that thoughts
are things, and the thingness of
thought is in truth and in fact a
tangible reality. Mind is static
energy; thought is dynamic energy
the two phases of the same thing;
very much the same relation as the
positive and negative poles of elec-
tricity.--New Era.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
WARN THE FOLKS AT HOME.

We thought the world had reach
ed the limit in crime and down right
cussedness long before now, but it
seems not. Word comes from New
York and Chicago that organized
crews of crooks are proving upon
the unsuspecting families and friends
of unfortunate men and women at
present serving terms In prison.
The object of these fiends is tc seek
the wives of imprisoned men and
represent themselves as friends of
the incarcerated man. get into the
confidence Of the wife and then
fleece her for all she has under pre-
tense of using it to free her hus-
band.
Inmates should take warning
from this and notify the home folks
that no person is authorized to
speak for them or work for them in
any way. Also that any communi-
cation going out from this prison
regarding any inmate is sent by
the warden.
We hope the police may exercise
as much vigilance in apprehending
these worse than criminals, as they
do in correlling petty offenders;
and having caught them see to it
that they are sent to prison where
their victims may have look at
them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
ANOTHER EDITOR PARDONED

Inmate No. 1856, who has for the
past several months ably presided
over the destinies of the Index. pub
lished at the Walla Walla, Wash
ington prison, has been pardoned by
Governor Lister of that state. His
splendid work as editor of the Index
attracted the attention of large
number of the newspaper men Of
Washington, and they combined
their efforts with those of other in
fuential men which resulted in his
pardon.
We congratulate 1855 and wish
his successor. Number l178 the very
best of success as the editor of the
Index.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

the inmates better than the steel
cellblock of very recent construc-
ton, is erected in the form of a
horseshoe. There are three stories
of cells, and each cells has a win
dow opening upon the prison yard.
while the doors of the cell swing
out toward a large court within the
circle of the horseshoe, and cover
ed veranda traverses the entire
length of the dollhouse.
The cots are near the floor, but
about on line with the lower sash
of the cell window, some four or FIVE
feet from the floor, insuring to bed
ding, cell and inmate the greatest
possible modicum of sunshine air.
In the prison of the future each
man will be paid certain sum for
the performance of his work, wheth-
er his task be remunerative or what
is termed state work. From this
wage he will pay for his food. cloth
ing and such other necessities or
luxuries as he may obtain from the
inmates CO operative store. He will
thus be accorded greater latitude In
the selection of the aforesaid raj
ment and food. Hence even by
these humble means. the prisoners
power of initiative Will be somewhat
retained against the day when he
shall again fare forth to take his
place among the worlds free men.
More Privileges
In this prison of the coming day
discipline will be largely maintain
ed, not by fear of force, but rather
by the self-interest and personal
pride of the confined. Punishment
will more and more take the form of
deprivation of certain of the privi-
leges, which latter will be greatly
increased because the better spirit
and attitude of the men will be such
as to warrant the greatest possible
privileges.
Wardens, under officials and
guards will be recruited from indi-
viduals who have a positive socia
vision, and who will look upon their
position not as a job" but as an
opportunity for service to humanity.
Already the day has dawned when
men are being placed at the head Of
these institutions, not because they
are politicians with pull" but
rather because they are capable busi-
ness men and broad minded human
itarians with heart. Men are to
arise who will feel as much called"
to labor among the prison shut
ins" as do now those who are set
aside to serve as ministers of chari-
ty or uplift workers.
These changes, and even greater
ones, will be strongly manifest IN
the prison of the future, for the day
will yet dawn when bastiles will be
no more in demand among the sons
of men.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

Officer Sederberg boasts of hav-
ing the cleanest windows in the
twine factory. Says he: If you
don't believe it, have a look" !"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

The enforced physical seclusion
of prison turns mans thoughts
from surface things to real ones.
Illusions are dissipated and pre-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-10
Still Insists That Unknown
Men Crossed River and Took
Corpse of Murdered Ameri-
can From Country,
REMAINS IDENTIFIED
BY WIDOW AND NEPHEW
Emphatic Denial Is Made to
Story That Texas Officers
Invaded Southern Republic
Near HidaIgo,

laredo, Tex. March g.. Ranger
captain Sanders today said he hal
no statement TO make when asked for
details of the recovery Of Nergara's
body. Rumors named several men
known here as those who exhumed
the body, but these men refused TO
talk when asked about the reports
Tho section of Texas opposite Hi
ualgo is twenty miles beyond the end Of
the railroad feeding that section, ANA
is connected with the railroad only by
n rough trail Such meager reports
as were available today from th7t
section brought emphatic denials that
rangers had any part i'm the eXpedl-
ton into Mexico.
Vergaras Dody was brought here
late last night Il was sealed in a
metallic casket after his son. widow
and nephew had identified it, Others
also made Identification. The affi-
dayits Of these persons were TO he
taken today for the use of state and
federal authorities in official reports.
Later both Consul Garrett and
Captain Sanders. in response TO urg-
ing. said that when The body was
{ brought across the river they We're
notified and went TO see Il, and that Z
was turned over to them as represen-
tatives, respectively. Of The United
states ana Texas Hh men declined
10 say anything further
4 Careful investigation IS asserted 10
have indicated neither Of them
crossed the border On good author
( ty the exhuming expedition was said
to have comprised eight Americans
and two Mexieans including some of
/ Vergara' s employees II was SAID also
that the identity Of these men was be
( ing kept secret pending advices from
/ Washington What these expected
advices might be- was not disclosed
Reports that The rescue party noti-
fled both Garrett and Sanders before
leaving for Mexico that they were
about TO go after the body were not
confirmed.