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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO

IICGS COUntI. SS-
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the nrfr or F. J. Cheney & O., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore- said, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS $ CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of Decem- Der, A D. 1885.
 CSes) A. W GLEASON,
 Notary Public Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY 61 CO. Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
TORONTO MAY BE
 DROPPED FROM FEDERALS.
New Workers Willing to Finance a
 Team.

Toronto may be dropped from the Federal league circuit and the clubs franchise may be transferred to Cleve- land, Cincinnati or New York, accord ing to intimations from Federal league club officials who gathered at Chicago the other day for conference
 Several New Workers are said to be eager to finance a Federal league club, and 1t was rumored that an op- ton had been obtained on the old Brooklyn grounds, which would be used for games during the first season. The New York men are said to be willing to build a new park the second year.
 First authoritative information of a,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
Mrs. D. w. flakes. on Broadway. over

Mrs. D. w. flakes, on Broadway. over Sunday.
 Frank Bartlett of New Haven was visiting friends in town Monday.
 Services were held in the Episcopal chapel Sunday morning at II o'clock. Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald of HebrGh, the pastor, officiating.
 Dr. J. NJ. Klein of Hartford was at his summer home on Broadway the past week.
 Louis Fl. Baldwin of New Haven was a Colchester caller Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

change in the makeup of the new league was a statement yesterday by Charles Weeghman, owner of the Chicago club, who said he was almost certain that Toronto would be dropped. Inability to finance club in that city in accordance with the opinions of other club owners is said to be the reason for the contemplated change which may be made.
 Cleveland interests which formerly held the franchise turned over to Toronto but could procure no avail able grounds at that time are said to have acquired suitable site and to be willin~ to take back the franchise
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

well as the state courts will so de- cree.
 Fortified with the opinion of Attor- ney General Bell of Pennsylvania and former President Taft that the option clause will stand the acid test, organ ized baseball men soon will announce that a vigorous fight in the courts will be made to restrain players from ap bearing in Federal league uniforms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
Nd Baseball Team Eor suIkeIey.

For the first time in many years Bukeley High school of New London will not be represented on the dia- mond this season. This action was taken because of the fact that there is no field available The finances of the athletic department are faT too small to fit up a iark, and~it is inn possible to use Plant field, the high school boys will not be represented on the diamond,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
RE- ENDORSEMENT. hen seen at 8 later dat
The kinu of All Laxatives,

For constipation use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo. N. r.. says they are the king of all laxatives. They are a blessing to all my family and I always keep a box at home.'' Get a box and get well again. Price 25c. At Druggists or by mail. H. E. Buclslen & Co, Phila- delphia or St. Louis, or The Lee &, Osgood Co., Norwich, Conn.,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
MOOSUP
Colonial Orchestra's Sociai-Junior EPworth League Elects Officers Personals.

The Colonial orchestra held a very enjoyable social and dance Saturday evening at Milner hall. Music was furnished by the orchestra.
 At South Coventry Meetinq. dist Episcopal church is in attend ance at the meeting of the Norwich District Ministerial association in session on Monday and Tuesday at South Coventry.
 Miss McNicol of Jewett City was a guest over Sunday at the home of Matthew Barr on High street
 John E. Prior is on a trip to Maine for the week
 Thomas L. Morrissey of Lowell. Mass, a former resident here was a guest at the home of Mrs. Amanda King over Sunday.
 Ava G, King who conducts a board ing and sales stable at Cambridge Mass. was a guest over Sunday with relatives at the Moosup house.
 Mrs. John W. Tuckerman has been guest of relatives in Williman-
 Officers of Junior League.
 The Junior league connected with the Methodist Episcopal church was in session at the vestry Saturday aft ernoon. Officers were elected as fol lows: President Maxine Card; frs. wee, MaOel Tucker second vice, Dor othy Salisbury: third vice, Julia Lyon with Eleanor Main assistant fourth vice, Alice Walker; secretary Ellis Kennedy: treasurer. Sprague Gallup; Look Out committee. Roy Flyers and Carl Main. Following the business session, at the invitation of Mrs. Bertha L. $. Gallup, the chil- dren joined in celebrating the birthday of Sprague Gallup, one of the mem bers. Games were played, refresh ments served, and the children had a jolly good time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
American League Contracts Are
 Binding.

John G. Johnson. one of Pbiladel- phia leading attorneys, has looked over the option clause in the Ameri- can league contract which Benjamin F. Shtbe of the Athletics recently sub mitted to him,
 MT. Johnson iA his opinion says that the fact that the player agrees for consideration to sell an option on his services to the club owner for a fol lowing season makes the contract binding in law and that tise federal as
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Winsted.-Arrangem have been completed whereby Winsted has be- come Chautauqua town. mainly through the efforts of the Winsted Business Mems association. The date of the Chautauqua- sesSion will prob ably sS ths thirS week in May.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
TRUTH TRIUMPHs
Norwich Citizens Testify for the
 Public Benefit.


 A truthful statement of Norwich citizen, given in his own words, should convince the most skeptical about the merits of Deans Kidney P-ll5. If you suffer from backache, nervousness, slecplessEess, urinary disorders or any form of kidney ills, use a tested kid ney medicine.
 A Norwich citizen tells of Doan's Kidney Pills.
 Could you demand more convincing proof of merit?
 Eugene Sweet, Norwich, Conn, says: About twelve years ago I learned of the value of Doan's Kidney Pills. At that time l was confined to my bed as the result of an attack of lumbGgo. ! suffered from s'iarp pains across my loins and was greatly annoyed by too frequent passages Of the kidney secre- tiOns. 1 consulted the best doctors in Providence, but their treatment failed to help me in the least. I finally read about Deans Kidney Pills and as l was badly In need of something that would help me. I began using them. Improvement was soon noticeable and continued taking this remedy until the trouble disappeared Others of my family have taken Doans Kidney Pills for kidney complaint and have been cured"
 RE- ENDORSEMENT
 When seen at a later date, MT. Sweet added: 'I confirm all I have ever said in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills. | consider them the best kidney remedy to be had
 Tor sale by all dealers. Price 5U cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Dosn's-and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
WHITE sox DEFEATS ATHLETICS WiIlimantic Duck Pin League 147f-
 1451-Prfckett Bowls Hist 124 For Single, Total 332.

The White Sox defeated the AthIe- tics Monday evening in the Williman- tic Duckpfn league, two strings to one. Prickett of the winners was high with a single of PA and total of 332. The
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
COTTON.

New York. Feb. 9.-spot cotton quiet: middling uplands 12.55 gulf 12.80: sales 1,400 Futures closed steady March 12.69, May HIT. July 11.7e, August 1t.55, October 11.Ss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
MONEY.

steady at 1 3-4@2 per cent. ruling rate 1 3-4; last loan ?: closing 1 3-4f ?. Time loans steady; 50 days 1-aG 2 34; 90 days 3-4m3: six months 1-4@3 1-z.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
COLCHESTER
Collectors for A. NJ. A. at Congresa tional Church-Boys' Club Interests -EIms Cut Down Should Be Re placed.

At the Congregational church the collectors for the A. NJ. 4. are John R. Bacl1us, chairman, E. T. Bunyan, E. R. Gillette C. T. Williams, H. Wallis, w. H. Marvin, Dr. A. L. Stebhins.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Elliott Dent, whose pitching helped Atlanta to win the Southern league pennant last year, has been signed by the Pittsbury Federal league club.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

A bill legalizing professional base ball on Sunday in Baltimore was un- fayorably reported by the committee of the Maryland house of delegates.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

'Td rather have Walter Johnson on my team than Ty Cobb,'' says Frank Chance. Most managers would rather have both.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

What does Charlie Williams. sec retary of the Cubs, know about the E'ederals that he has joined the op- position? Here is a man who has ben right on the inside of baseball affairs for many years. and yet jumps to take hold of the Weegh- man interests. Either Charlie Mur- phy is doomed or organized baseball s hands are tied in the matter of pre- venting the onward sweep of the out laws The defection of Williams is the most significant move yet made in the struggle
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
SPORTING NOTES.

Frank Navin, president of the De- troit Tigers, proudly declares that he would not accept s25. 1000 for Del Gainer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Chick Fraser, once @ pitcher with the Chicago Cubs, has been engaged by the Pittsburg Pirates to coach the young twirlers the coming season. Fraser is a brother-in-law of Fred Clarke, the chief of the Pirate crew.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
ASTHMA

You want to know what AS-MOON is doing for catarrh, Bronchitis, Asth- ma Send for cur free booklet. Hay fever cured at home to stay cured Price Ore weeks treatment s1.50. The AS-MOON co. New London. Ct
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Waterbury-Supt R. D. Fftzmaurice of the Western division. who returned Thursday night from three days in spection tour Of tine Berkshire branch, said last night that the freight bus mess of the Western division was gradually picking up.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

In telling of the signing of Harry Hooper with the Red Sox the infor- nation is vouchsafed that he is an outfelder. Walter Johnson is a pitcher and Woodrow Wilson is pres ident.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
Boys" Club Notes.


 Gillette, c. T. Williams. H. Wallis, W. H. Marvin. pr. A. L. Stebbins.
 Boys" Club Notes.
 Social affairs al the Boys club that are coming include Feb. 13, Camp Ora Rev. Mr. Blake's European trip. with March 5 My Experience With Boys and Boys Clubs. J. Newton DauphOnee Three more basketball games are scheduled, Windhaln High school. Port land High and Jewett City teams. NJ. T.. Wood, the ma nager, will trp for more games for March. The clubs membership at present is S7.
 About the Borough.
 Frank A Doane of Hartford was the guest of friends in town over Sunday. Mir. Doane was engineer on the Branch train for several years.
 William Van Horn of Wiuimantic was visiting friends in town over Sun day.
 Miss Elizabeth Shea and Miss Rose Levine, who are attending the Wiili- mantle Normal school. were al their homes here over Sunday.
 Should Replace Trees.
 one of the large elm trees in front of the Congregational church and an other in front of the fire engine house are being cut down on account of be- ing dead. Those who cut down the trees should plant others in their place, as did our ancestors, so that the coming generation may enjoy their shade we have.
 Dwight Wick wire of New Haven was --the guest of his grandparents. MT. and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. wItoIn and for the Districf of Norwich on the 9th day Of Febru- sry, A. D. 1914.
 Present-NEI-SON J. AYLING. Judge. Estate of Susan M. Meech, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased Ordered That the Executors cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate posting notice to that effect, together with copy ot this order. on the sign post nesrest 70 the place where saia town. and by publishing the same once in e newspaper having a Sirculaticn 4n said District. and make return to In4s Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy Of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Rabbit Maranville and his fiancee, Miss Shea of Springfield. called at the National league headquarters in Bos- ton Friday. Miss Shea has not sign ed up as yet. but Maranville declares that they will both be on one payroll after the completion of the 1914 sea- son,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

NoTICE.-An creditors Of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present Lneir claims against said estate to the undersigned at 6S Cliff St, Norwich Conn, within the time limited in the aboVe and foregoing order
 feb1Od F7xecutor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Signed contracts of Oscar J. Dugey of Waco, Tex, and Joseph E.. Schultz of Baltimore, both infielders, were re- ceived by the Boston National league club recently. Dugey played with Waco last year. Schultz was with the Toronto Internationals. Chester D. Thomas, a catcher, sent his signed contract to the Boston Americans from Sharon Kan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10
AT A COURT OF PRORlTE HT0

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD al Norwich, within and for the District Of Norwich, on the 7th day of Febru- Present-NELSON J. AYIING, Judge.
 Estate of Thomas Wilbur. late of Gr1swold, in said District, deceased
 James T. ,,iIbur of Ciriswold. Conn. appeared in Court and filed a petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth, that an instrument purporting 10 be the last will and testament Of said deceased be admitted to probate
 Whereupon. it Is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at l..e Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, on the 18th day of February, A b. 1914 at II o'clock in the forenoon. and that no tice of the pendency of said petition and of said hearing thereon, be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a cir culatiOn in said District at least five days prior to the date of said hearing and that return be made to this Court ..
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attdet; FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 feb1sd Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

The great question of the day Is whether or not oganized baseball is fighting the Federals. The outward and visible signs of combat have not been observed, and in the mean while the foe has waxed fat If these secret conclaves and insidious plat tings be war, please label it. The enemy is hourishing like a green bay tree under the present terrific blows being struck by the owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Packy McFarlands lawyer has filed notice of appeal from the recent rul- ing of the Wisconsin boxing commiS- sion barring him from participation in boxing bouts. The attorney declared there is no chance for the court to re- fuse his plea.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Bill Jones. the tall pitcher, will make his fourth entry into the American league this year. He has been with the Maps three times and now casts his fortunes with the Browns.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-10

Nicholas E. Young, secretary of the National League of Baseball Clubs when it was organized, it's president from 1885 to 1902, and familiarly known by baseball fans as Uncle Nick, has los his eyesight with ad- vancing age. it became known in Washington the other day. During the last few years his sole interest in life has been in witnessing big league games in Washington.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
SUSSEX TO HAVE
EXHIBIT At FAIR
Mrs. Snyder Tells Directors
Lower County is Interested
in Exhibition
CANNING CLUBS
ARE ORGANIZED

To complete plans for the 1915 Della
ware State Fair, Mrs Frederick G..
Snyder, OF Newport, had conference
with the State Fair officials this morn
ing in the fair Offices, corner Shipley
and Fifth streets, at which she an
nounced that she had already formed
several canning and corn clubs in Sussex
county, and that undoubtedly that
county would be represented at the 1915
fair. As only Kent and New Castle
counties have heretofore been repre-
sented in the exhibits at the fair, the
acquisition Of Sussx county, which will
make the State representation com
plete, is gratifying TO the officials Of the
Fair Association.
Mrs. Snyder will leave on Friday
on a lecture tour which will include
the New England States and New Jer-
sey. Mrs. Snyder has had as her
guest. w. J. Rothenberger, agent for
the Montgomery county, Pennsylvan-
ia, Juvenile work with whom she has
been busy completing arrangements
for the holding of their corn show in
December.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Delaware State Fair
will be held at the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company building, on
Tuesday afternoon. November II, at
which the election of the Board of
Directors for the coming year will
take place.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
HIGHWAYMEN ROB
TOWNSEND FARMER
after assault

William Rittenhouse, of Townsend
while driving along the State Road
near Hare's Corner on Saturday
night, was held up, beaten and
robbed by three colored highway
men.
Mr.. Rittenhouse was driving at a
slow gait when suddenly confronted
by a colored man who grabbed the
horses head. At the same time a COM
mand to halt was given. Rittenhouse
whipped his horse but the highway
man held on and two men wled
into the wagon and started to beat
the farmer.
After knocking Rittenhouse from th'
wagon, the robbers went through his
clothes, securing SIS.
It is Thought the robbers were th'
same ones who held up Nv. b. Foote, Of
State Road, near Hare's Garner, the
same night
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
n. P. GROyEs GOES TO FLORDA.

Harold p. Groves, son OF Levy Court
Commissioner Benjamin A. Groves, OF
Marshallton. left yesterday for Sara
sofa. Fla. He is the secretary and
treasurer of the Sarasota Orange
Grove Company of which James w
Ponder, formerly Of this city, is pres
ident. When Mr.. Ponder came here
last summer. he advertised for young
man to to act as secretary and treas
urer of his company, and Mr.. Groves
was engaged
Mr. Groves had been bookkeeper
for the Delaware bank here, but ow-
ing to poor health, he was Obliged to
resign his position a year ago.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
Willard Makes
STRONG PLEA FOR
THE RAILROADS
President of B. & 0. Shows
War Has Greatly Affected
the Carriers
income HAS Fallen
away OFF. He POINTS OUT

WASHINGTON, Oct President
Daniel willard. Of the Baltimore &
Ohio, before the Interstate Commerce
Commission yesterday made the chief
presentation Of the reasons Of the Eas-
tern carriers for an increase of per
cent. in freight rates on account Of
extra eordinory conditions brought
about by the European war and the
developments of the conditions which
led to the filing of the original appli-
cation for an increase in freight rates.
George NJ, Shriver. vice president
of the Baltimore and Ohio, also ap-
peared and placed in the record sta
tistics tending to show that there has
been a steady decrease in net rev.
enues, and that the carriers are bad
ly in need Of an increase in rates.
Is Not War Tax.
President Willard denied that the
present application was an attempt OF
the carriers to saddle a war tax on
the public or an attempt to transfer
the burden from the shareholder to
the shipper He maintained that the
carriers were semi-public institutions
and that 1t was vitality necessary now.
as at no other time. for them to sus-
tain their credit
He said that If the carriers in the
territory petitioning for an increase
were permitted to increase their rates
and thus make up their depleted net
revenue that in itself would very ma
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
Germans Occupy ST. MihieI
Although Under Artillery Fire

attempt OF the Germans to advance
Lines Of trenches are extended foot
at a time. The thousands on each sid,
dig themselves in like field moles. They
cover their every movement. Even th,
guns are hidden and their location can.
not be ascertained by the opposin,
iGces as their smokeless powder leaf,
no trace. And, in the open country the
trenches are so constructed as TO be in
visible To an aviator unless he flies
very low. When he does hy iow. ha
seldom returns TO report But there ara
always volunteers on both sides to at
tempt il. They 20 out and most of them
are killed. A Few are captured alive
and tnev are treated with the consid-
Grafton their daring demands.
The hills and valleys constantly re-
vertebrate with the booming OF the hid
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
near death UNDER
feet OF MAD BULL
special 10 THE FvENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Oct 2O.-Assail-
ed by a bull j. T.. Eastburn, of Ham
burg Farm, had a narrow escape from
death last Thursday. Only his, prompt
action in calling for help and the hasty
arrival Of Mrs. Eastburn and sons saw
ing him from being crushed to death
beneath the maddened animals hoofs.
As a result of the bulls attack, Mr..
Eastburn is suffering with numerous
cuts and bruises and is under the care
of DIR. Frank Belville.
Mr. Eastbun went to get his cows,
when the bull charged him. He man
aged to seize one of the animals ears
and saved himself from being killed.
Meanwhile his wife and sons rescued
him.
Evening journal., 1914-10-20
Russia Says Every Attempt of
AustrO- German Forces 10 Cross
the ViSfuIa Has Been RepuIsed
With Heavy Loss. New Italian
Crisis Threatens. London War
Office Says Situation at fhe
Front Is Satisfactory

back at a number OF points. The ad-
mission that this has happened is con-
sidered here to indicate that the pro-
posed invasion OF Alsace-Lorraine
with Metz as the objective, Is gaining
actual form. IL is known that tho
German attempts to bring up their
heavy guns to batter down the Yer
dun-Toul line of forts has utterly
failed They have also been forced
to weaken their left to cope with the
situation In Northern France. and this
has given the French a decided adj
vantage.
While confirmation Is lacking II
is reported that General Pau has
again been sent TO the east to assume
command, and II this Is so It Is GER
tain that the actual operations toward
the Rhine are about to begin as the
one armed veteran has been promised
that the task of clearing Alsace-
Lorraine of the enemy viii bo en-
trusted to him.