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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
ABOUT s1a5 TAKEN.
Burglars Loot Safe of Putnam Coal
 and Wood Company.

The. office of the Putnam Coal and Wood company on Front street was broken into some time Friday night and about S125 taken from the safe. Entrance was gained by breaking out a window, There are two safes in the office and both combinations were left on a half turn. The burglars had locked one of the safes by turning the combination knob the wrong way, but were more successful with the other safe and turned the dial back until it opened. The place has been entered several times before, but this is the first loss of any account. Nothing could be found that would give any clue. A stick of wood used to break the window with was leaning against the side of the building.
 Visit from Former Principal.
 Principal c. c. Spratt of the Woon- socket High school. formerly principal of the Putnam High school. called on friends in Putnam on Saturday.
 Good Holiday Trade Saturday.
 Putnam took on the look of the holi- day season Saturday afternoon and evening. The weather was favorable and shoppers came in from the sur rounding villages in large numbers and the trolleys were run in double head CTS. The stores did good business In the evening the extra lighting which the mayor had installed was greatly appreciated and the business section was well illuminated.
 Warning from Norwich Police.
 The police received word Saturday to be on the lookout for some man who had committed break in Norwich and stolen some oyercoats and suits.
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Hish Ten Men.
Improvements at Mayer Dunn's.

Improvements at Mayor punn's.
 Mayor Daniel P. Dunn's store on Railroad street has been given a coat of red paint on the outside, and new and brighter electric lights shine over the entrances. Inside the store has been repainted throughout, given a thorough overhauling and better light ing facilities have been installed.
 December Dandeiion.
 S. Arnold PeckhaIn, of Windham,
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2lRkrhApg Iedga. No. zHs K Of F.
 sSsRiy s Mss4ans or Board of Alder
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Rev. Moaea Merrinao .Reaiana.

Rev .. B. Wallace is. for the pres- ent at least. supplying the pulpit at the A. M. D. Zion Mission in this
 city. the pastor. Rev. Moses Mon-
 zingo. having resigned. The mission has a sEnell Congregation, and has it's troubles in regard to maintenance. Outside help aids in solving the prob lem.
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displayed a ldandelion bIossona on the lapel of his coat. Saturday. sEae said he picked the blossom in the rear of his home on Spring street and added that he sometimes had found the fiow- CTS there in March.
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secretary. P. Bsrnice Tucker: Pomona. Annie Shea: Cares, Nettze Apt; Flora. Ruth Lyon; l.. A. g.. Flora Stevens; gateAeeDer, George Knapp: pianist. Edith M. Colburn: trustee, Richard Warner.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

High team total-Braves, 15S1. High string-Athletics, 57o.
 High single string-Noei, 15s. High three strings-Afadsen, S81. High individual average-Conrad, 9 0
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Charles Frink has put new cov- cred wagon on his route. The farm CTS of this vicinity are taking great pains with their milk stables and oth- CT dairy equipment and all stand rigid inspection.
 There are several cases of whoop-
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The Stafford Candlepin league has just completed the seventh week of its schedule. The Manufacturers and Crescents are stiIl tied for first place.
 The standinz.e
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DelOF Dasenias.

Local relatives were called to Whit lnsvtfle Saturday on account of the death of Delor Dagenias, brother of Eli Dagenias of Danielson. MT. Da- genias was accidentally killed when taking loaded gun out from under the seat of a wagon in which he had started out with friends for a hunting trip. The deceased formerly lived here and in villages in Killingly.
 Mrs. Whitney Graves.
 This tMonday) morning the body of Mrs. Whitney Graves of Williams vile will be brought here from woon- socket. Mrs. Graves. who went to that city with her husband only about two weeks ago to spend the winter, died during Friday night. She had been i'll only a short time. and her death caused a. great surprise to her friends in Killingly. where she lived for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Margaret Martin.

VtN' TT1I8aTsI IWdIlIHs
 The body of Mrs. Margaret Martin is to be brought here for burial to- day from Worcester, where she died Saturday. Mrs. Martin formerly lived on Dyer street in this place. Mrs Edward Lambert of Worcester, also formerly of Danielson, is a daughter of the deceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELsoN

Christmas Club Checks to Be Sent Out
 K. H. s. Defeats Petsrboro- Obituary Notes-Windhsm County
 Agricultural Society Holds Annual
 Meetins-Reports Balance of $500.
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MISSIONARY CONFERENCE.

United Campaign Starts In Sunday
 Special Programme for Today.
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9gNT ANyAY EfotFT DOVES.

IanmeliA RsauEe of Work of EHeraetia Ranal Menesn for Belgian Rasief-- Gasildran and Men flelped--Afd fFona @wkMshaR Villages.
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YANTIC

Farmers Keep Dairy Equipment Sam itary-chanae in Boarding House Msnasers-Whist For Harold Man nina
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STAFFORD SPRINGS

candlePin League Finishes Seventh
 Week With Two Teams Tied for Leadership.
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The united missionary capDaign
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TRoLLgY FRoM HARTFoRp.

Petition For Line by Way of Man. chester Started by Capital Premot- CTS,
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bowling wind dashed 1t, raising white
caps from bank to bank, so that the go.
ing was hard. Before half the course
mad been covered the shivering swim
mers began TO drop out until fully
forty-fve had retired. But Miss Har-
ris stuck 1t out to the bitter end and
was among the foremost when she
passed the finish posts.
In the past few years so many mer-
maids Of exceptional calibre have been
developed in this country that It is not
possible to give them all the mention
which they amply deserve. A few ex-
amples picked at random will serve to
give a clear idea OF the prominence
women swimmers have attained In the
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for the Chicago River marathon, n con-
test emblematic Of the long distance
swimming championship OF the Central
States, Miss Harris sent in her entry,
only to be informed that the race would
be governed by the rules OF the Anna
teur Athletic Union. which barred
women competitors. AS, however, IT.
was the glory OF defeating the men
that she coveted and not the trophy
she made up her mind to start anyhow
The appointed hour found her on the
mark, and despite the protests OF the
officials she dived In with the gun, n
lone woman in a field of sixty-fve con-
testants.
The river was freezing cold and
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have come a number OF skilled women
swimmers, able and willing to dispute
mans superiority. In 1908, for in
stance, two other New York girls, Clara
Hurst and Augusta Gallup, decided to
teach the Dragging male a lesson ana
reported for the annual Coney Island
race. a thirteen mile event, which that
year brought out thirty-two men start
ers. OF these, twenty-six had to be
picked up on the way, completely ex'
hausted, but both girls covered the en-
tire course and crossed the line with the
leaders
Three years later, in 1911. Anna Har-
ris Of Chicago INDUCED in a similar
pleasantly. When blanks were issued
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short period they have devoted to ac-
quiring workmanship.
Rose Pitonoff Of Boston is one Of the
first to come up for consideration. Her
swim from Charlestown Bridge to Bos-
ton Light twelve miles in 6 hours so
minutes, would alone entitle her to
recognition, for not few Of the strong
est foreign and home swimmers have
repeatedly undertaken the trip in vain.
But she has also negotiated the
twenty-five miles between upper Man
haitian and Coney Island in hours II
minutes, and all but made the Battery
to Sandy Hook journey. approaching
within a couple OF miles Of the goal
in IL hours 33 minutes.
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A strange thing happened, however.
Although the men began to drop out
one by one as soon as they reached
the middle Of the bay and felt the full
force of the tide and waves, Miss Gold
ing kept on undaunted and was event
ually left to proceed all alone. But
this did not worry her, She battled on
with determination and after Cruel
ling struggle lasting 4 hours ~ minutes
she finally landed on the winning shore,
the sole survivor.
In growing to maturity Miss Golding
has bettered her form consistently and
she now holds many long distance rec
ords.
Following closely in her footsteps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
NEGRO WOMAN FATALLY HURT
Sallie Smith Dies from Injuries Re- ceived When Struck by
 Motorcycle

Sallie Smith. an old negro woman. was struck by a motorcycle driven by Paul Ramsey Bone, a 17-year-old boy. at Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, north. about 145 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon and suffered injuries from which she died an hour later at the Hillman hospital
 Bone was arrested by Detectives Jones' Alexander and Moser and taken to the city. Jail, where later he was transferred to the county jail on a warrant charging manslaughter, sworn out by Coroner Spain. Bone was later released from the county jail on $500 bond. He lives at 5220 Wade avenue.
 Accounts of the accident by the de- tectives who investigated are that Bone was coming south on Nineteenth street and as the old negro woman was crossing the street he struck her and was himself slightly Injured by tie collision.
 Coroner Spain will investigate this accident this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
WILLIAMS GIVEN 10 YEARS
Negro Convicted of Criminal As
 sault by Jury in Criminal Court

John Williams, a negro. was con victed of criminal assault in the first division of the criminal court yester- day, the jury fixing his punishment at 10 years in the penitentiary. Juries were organized yesterday morning by Judge s. E. Greene. who set the cases for the week. The case against John Wade was nolle pressed as was that of Will Lewis negro, charged with robbery. The solicitor recommended the cases be dismissed. Cases passed generally were Mrs. c. A. Trent, mur- der; Robert Farley, murder; Louis Gagliano, murder; Hester Rhodes. murder. Cases for the week are set as follows: Tuesday, Joe Jones, robbery; Jesse Breedlove and Will Dovey. rob bery. Wednesday, Lula Glenn, murder; Will Lyle, robbery. Thursday, Will Daniel, murder; Walter Johnson, rob- bery. Friday, Harry Goldstein, mur- der.
 Judge W. F. Fort Is presiding in the second division this week and dis posed of a large docket of mfsde- meanor cases yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
9,82S,695 BALES
 OF COTTON G|NNED
Census Bureau Makes Re- port of Ginning Prior to
 November First

Washington, November 9.-The fourth cotton ginning report of the season, com piled from the reports of census bureau correspondentssand agents throughout the cotton belt and issued at 10 a. m, today announced that 9,S2S.695 bales of cotton counting round as half bales, of the growth of 1914 has been ginned prior to November 1. This compared with s,sso, 3s6 bales, or 632 per cent of the entire crop, ginned prior to November 1, last year, Ss69,222 bales, or 65.S per cent in 1912 and 9,s7O,SO5 bales, or 64.1 per cent in 1911. The average quantity of cotton ginned prior to November in the past seven years was S,336,34s bales, or 63.4 per cent of the crop.
 Included in the ginnings were 22976 round bales, compared with 61577 last year, 54,539 in 1912 and 6s,s13 in 1911.
 Sea island cotton included numbered 4S,SSl bales, compared with 42,So4 bales last year, 2s,ss7 bales in 1912 and 5s,5 bales in 1911.
 Ginnings prior to November l. by states, with comparison for the past three years and the percentage of the entire crop ginned in those states prior to that date In the same years, follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Trained Nurse Commits Suicide

Miss Emily Pemberton. trained nurse, committed suicide at her late residence. 70s First avenue. on the aft ernoon of November ?. The news of her death was not made public until yes terday. Miss Pemberton took morphine and atrophine and although several doctors worked to save her life she died about 10:30 o'clock that night. No reason is assigned for her act Miss Pemberton had been employed as a trained nurse at local infirmary. She was 22 years of age. All efforts to To- cate her relatives have been fruitless and funeral services will be conduct ed this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the private chapel at Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
M. E. CONFERENCE ADJOURNS TO MEET
 AT ATHENS IN 1915
tContinued from Page Two)

tCohtfnued from Page TwO)
 Vincent circuit, W. c. Huckabee; agent Alabama orphanage J. c. Craig Gin- coin Q. co.
 Tuscaloosa District
 Presiding elder. R. W. Anderson; Bethel circuit M. L. Patton. supply: Blocton station, H. F. Grim; Brookwood- Johns. k. L. Dill; Corrollton- Aliceville, M. R. Smith; Coaling circuit, T. A. Hancock. supply; Coker circuit c. C. Turner; Eth elVille circuit. A. N. Burns; Gordo circuit, Roy Hewlett; Hargrove- Garnsey, H. A. Mullen; Holt-Searles, w. T. Holderidge: Kennedy circuit, L. s. Wessinger; Mill port circuit G. M. Hall; Northport sta- ton, G. E. 'Driskill; Northport circuit, E. W. Corley; PiclSens mission, C. A. Sherrill supply; Piper Coleanor, J. J. Sandlin Tuscaloosa First church, George w. Read; Brandon Memorial, Joseph Parkin Southside, R. V. Lav- ender; Woodstock Y olande, J. F. Rud- lsil1; professor School of Theology, At lanta, Ga, H. c. Howard (First church, Q. C) student School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga, W. G' Eehols (Brandon Memorial, Q. C); transferred, Thomas G. Cross to East Oklahoma conference; w. G. Henry to Mississippi conference; w. o. Rencher to Florida conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
BRODA RESIDENCE ROBBED
Clothes, Jewelry and $10 in Money
 Secured by Burglars

Mrs. Jake Broda, who resides at 215 First avenue, was awakened by bur glars in her rooms about 4 o'clock yesterday morning and. screaming frightened away the intruders, who dropped two pairs of stolen trousers and then jumped through the first con- venient window. The police were at oncet notified. but the burglars had made good their escape.
 According to the report made to The Age Herald of the burglary by MT Broda, the robbers secured two suits of clothes $15 bed comfort, two $10 bills. gold watch and a pair of solid gold cuff links.
 Though the burglary of the Broda residence was not on the police file yesterday that is explained by the fact that burglaries are kept In private record and this record Is not accessible to the newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
FRENCH AVATORS
 DO YEOMAN SERVICE 0N FIELD OF BATTLE
Report That German Bird men Alone Are Effective ly Challenged by the
 French Authorities

Paris. November s-(S;5s ?. m.)--Pub- nshed reports that French aeroplanes are never seen above the French lines, while many hostile machines reconnoiter over the heads of the French soldiers has brought forth a defense of the French aviation service.
 This report said that French aviators operate not only on the German lines, but considerably to their rear. Aviators exploits have been numerous and brilliant. Note books found on dead Germans. the statement sets forth, prove that the French aviation service is performing its duty One French bomb killed 30 men and 50 horses at a time when detachment of cavalry was assembling. Many other instances of efficient work are given.
 In conclusion the statement says this new arm has fulfilled promises made of it, but that it will never replace any weapon now in use.
 Air Battles Lacking
 Air battles between important contin- gents of flying machines have been Jack ing. In 8 few cases two aeroplanes have battled and two instances have been re- ported in which three machines were en- gagged. but these combats were only in cidents to the real mission of the aero plane as it has developed in active serv- ice-that of auxiliary to other arms of the service more particularly the artil- lery.
 This service to the civilian Is obscure enough. It is rendered more so by the
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basebaIl officIals whioh Indicated a feel- 1

baseball officials which indicated feel ing that the leagues should remain loyal to organized baseball. President Norris l.. ONeil, of the Western league said
 "The Federals have nothing to offer the minor leagues Therefore the Fed eral league cannot expect the minor league body to take any interest in out law baseball. The Federal league must rectify it's own mistakes and not ask minor leagues to do that first
 The board of arbitration found on its hands much greater task than it had anticipated, 26s cases being presented for it's consideration. The board spent the afternoon hearing these complaints, and 1t was. evident if would not conclude its sessions until sometime tomorrow.
 Former Governor Tener arrived today and President Hermann and Ban John- son are expected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

According to German report, the Russians have suffered reverse on the east Prussian frontier, where they lost 40OG men and some machine guns, but of the fighting elsewhere In this region, Fer lin says nothing.
 There have been no developments In th,- near east, the engagements fought being between Russian and Turkish frcntir guards fin the Caucasus or the lombard ment of ports.
 The slackness in the recruiting in Eng land has been given filip by the marches of some of the crack territorial regiments and todays procession through the streets of London in connection with the inauguration of the lord mayor, in which Canadian and other dominion troops took part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
GADsDEN

Gadsden, November s.-tSpecial. )-Much interest centers in the status of the bona issue election of last Tuesday. Before the bonds can be sold 1t probably will be necessary to establish their legality count of the votes in Brooks and Clear Creek beats, which were not returned Saturday. would be necessary. If ines beats are recounted the good roads ad- vocates probably will ask that a recount be made for the entire county.
 Walker White, 70 years old. was found dead Saturday evening in a room at the home of his father. N. P. White at At talla. A bullet hole was in his body and a revolver lay nearby.
 The funeral of Captain J. M. Elliott was conducted yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist church by the Rev. R. D. Fry. of the First Presbyterian church Hundreds stood outside the church in a drenching rain. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. J. c. Dickinson. former pastor of the First Baptist church while the Rev. D. l. Purser also assisted At the grave the services were in charge of the Knights of Pythias.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Argue on Validity of Bonds

Judge W. l. Grubb heard the argu- ments In the De Soto Coal Mining and Development company in reference to the validity of a $75.000 bond issue The concern has been in the bank ruptcy court for sometime and the validity of the. arove bond issue was brought into the question. Pending the filing of briefs the judge took the mat ter under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
ADVANCE FILM q
 COMPANY CASES

Washington, November s.-The supreme court today advanced for hearing on De- cember T the Mutual Film company cases. challenging the constitutionalty of the Ohio motion picture censorship.
 The cases are the first testing the riebsv of state to censor motion pictures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
RENEWED ATTEMPTS OF GERMANS TO BREAK
 ALLIES LINES FAIL
Most Severe Fighting of War Ends Tn German Repulses Near the Ypres-The Russldns
 Gain Ground

London November m)The 
  fighting he war. Despite the AuoGman
  Posen the
  made advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Robert J. Burdette III

Los Angeles, November 9.-Robert J. Burdette, preacher and humorist is at the point of death at his home in Pasadena. it was learned today. pr. Burdette is 70 years of age. He came to California ins the eighties after having won nania as newspaper humorist on the Burlins- ton. Iowa, Hawkeye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Distilling Company Case Continued

Hearing of the Four Oaks Distilling company bankruptcy case was con- tinued by Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy. until o'clock this morning. The hearing is to consider the proposition of the concern to pay the unsecured creditors 25 per cent of in- debtedness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Plan Benefit Game

Minneapolis Minn., November s.-A Thanksgiving day game between all-star teams of the Universities of Minnesota and Michigan. proceeds to go to Belgium. vas being planned here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

The next ginning report of the census bureau will be issued at 10 a. m, Satur- day, November 21, and will show the quantity of cotton ginned prior to Mo- vember 14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
HERMANN LEAVES FOR OMAHA MEET RumOrs That Minors Will 1, Withdraw, Absurd, He
 Says

; Chicago, November 9.-August Herr mann, chairman of the national commits sion; B. B. Johnson, president of the American league; E. G. Barrows, presi- dent of the International league. and Joseph Hammer, Herrmann's secretary. left tonight for Omaha to be present at the annual meeting of the National As- sociation of Professional Baseball Clubs.
 Hermann spent most of the day con ferring with Charles weeghman, presi- dent of the Chicago Federals, and Robert son and Ward of the Brooklyn Federal clubs, None would discuss anything that took place at the conference. Hermann admitted that he had been empowered by c. P. Taft to negotiate the sale of the Chicago National club.
 The rumor that the minors will with draw from organized baseball is laugh able said Hermann. What would they have to gain. We paid them nearly s25O.O0O for players. Where would they sell their players if they withdrew"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

There has been no decisive action fought along the whole front, but ach when the crisis Is at hand With the tremendous forces opposing each other, any progress necessarily must be slow in allies and the Germans express satisfac- tion with the way in which the battle has gone thus far
 In the east the Russian advance guards are fighting both the east Prussian and Posen borders and it is believed that the Germans have given up their first plan of resisting the Russian advance on the positions which they have prepared along the Warthe river.