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The Detroit times., 1914-08-10
EXPLOSION VICTIM
DIES in HOSPITAL
Injuries of Man Hurt When Gin
ger Ale Tank Lets Go
Are Fatal

Sam Kahn, 20-year-olt clerk in the
Ferry Park drug store. No. I4ss
Fourteenth-aye. who was terribly In
jured by the explosion OF a ginger
ale tank. Friday evening. died in
The Detroit times., 1914-08-10

Business-ifke Printing. No russ and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind thas
looks right. Tfnes f-rfntang @. ~
John R.-st. Phone Main 14sA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
BASE BALL RULES CHANGED
Several Changes Made by Joint Committee of American and National Off1cers-Scorng Rules Advised by Writers Association Adopted Other Minor Changes.

the option of buying the site outright has been secured. Concrete and steel stands to accommodate 1S,000 persons are to be erected, the Federal leader announced. and the contractors have guaranteed to have everything com pleted in time for the opening of the playing season during the third week of April
 The progress so far made by the Federal league, President Gilmore stated, indicated that the circuit would consist of eight clubs located in Chi cago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indian apolis, Baltimore. Pittsburgh. Buffalo and Brooklyn.
 The schedule meeting of the league will be held in Baltimore three weeks hence, when dates for 154 games will be allotted for the season, which will begin April 15 or IS.
 x President Gilmore stated:
 ''The financial standing of the Fed eral league enables 1t to be indepen- dent of organized baseball and should the time come when it desires to enter organized baseball the Federal league will do so on its own terms. We have advanced s17S.000 in cash on account of players salaries. but have not given a dollar in bonuses"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
A coLoRLEss MARKET.
Pressure Against New Haven and Oth-
 CT Issues Ineffective.


 New York, Feb. 13.-There was little by which today's stock market could be distinguished from the colorleSs sessions which preceded it this week The undertone was distinctly firm, but only comparatively few stocks made gains of a point or more. The ten dency upward was challenged at in tervals by pressure against particular issues, such as New Haven, New York Central and the Rock Islands, but the effect was short lived and at the end of the day there was q small inn prOvement.
 London again played an important part in this market, and such headWay as was made was due largely to the foreikn influence. The higher prices for American stocks sent over from the English market were accepted here at the opening, there being a cores bonding rise in the early transactions. London came into the market for stock, taking perhaps 20,o00 shares. The supply of stocks was not large, and the market responded readily to buying It was evident that a short interest of fairly large proportions had been built up recently. There was no widespread inclination, however to attack the bear position, and the rank and file of professional traders appar entiy favored the short side.
 Strength of Steel, in response to it's steady absorption, gave tone to the in dustrials, which relatively made a bet ter showing thar the railroad stocks. Advances in this part of the list were influenced by accommodating evidences of improving business conditions. While the movement of railroad shares is dependent upon the decision of the interstate commerce commission in the freight rates case, there is no corresponding restraint on the indus trials, which have shown a tendency at times of late to break away from the general market and move 1nde- pendently.
 Known currency movements of the week suggested another strong bank statement. A gain in cash of $4,O00, 900 to $6,O00 600 was forecast.
 While there were a few weak points in the bond market, it's tone in gen eral was good. Total sales, par value, $2,935, 900.
 United States bonds were unchang- ed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
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John Whitaker Of Spring street is to engage in business for himself in the near future, building Sharpies. fu- which there is always a good demand in the village.
 Services at St. Joseph's church Sun day will be at o'clock. Rev. w. T. Aiken will preach in the Baptist church Rev. =. T. Hatch will be al his post in the Methodist church. if his recent illness will permit. and services at Grace church win be in charge of Rev C. :. NJ Stewart of GrOtOn. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings. At the Baptist church the recent candi- dates for bautism are Eleanor Specht. Arlena Lamb Mrs. Howard Fitch. Ruth Fitch. William CrOssman, Walter Palmer Derwood Main. Alfred Ward, RolIin Rathbun, William Croweil, Jr.
 The socialist party in this village and Mystic have made arrangements for a series of lectures, the first one to be given in the first week of March. This will be by George GObel of New ark, N J.. and is to be most interest ing from the party point of view. Anna Maley, Ella Reeves BlOor of New York and Carl Minokley of Mil waukee, Wis, will all give addresses later.
 w. I. Spicer gave an address on the Panama canal before the Mems club of Stonington Thursday evening. It was very interesting and well at IGnOeO-
 Yesterday the Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. w. I. Spicer for the regular monthly meeting. Refresh ments were served at the close of the session
 The meeting of the sewing society of the Daughters of America was held at the home of Mrs. Hattie Chester 4 social hour after the business was over. during which refreshments were served. was greatly enjoyed.
 Mrs. L-ida Ashley and grandson. Ed gar Gracey, Jr., have returned from a visit in Philadelphia.
 Saturday evening the Campfire Girls will entertain the Mystic circle in the vestry of the church.
 \ valentine box was feature of the Main street school yesterday where one was opened containing remem- brances for all
 Mrs. Claud Chester has returned to Fishers Island alters visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
.GRlSWOLD TAX NOTICE

,r All persons isa bic to pay taxes in the Town of GriswoId are hereby notlned that have q warrant to levy and col the Dollar on the Town Tax List of 1915 due and payable March l, 1914 same will be at tho
 TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
 in Jswett City. on SATURDAYS, March Tu ESDAY, Marrh S0th and S1st, from 5 2; m; to 12 m-l and from to D. m. be at Kenyon & Gamthiers 1in shts Store VIII in at the Postoffice in the same place On WEDNESDAY, March 18th. will De at the Postoffice in Pachaus from 10 a. m to IF m-; and at Dearnley S Ciarke's Store in voluntoEn from to
 SPECIAL NOTICE
 On all property taxes not paid after Apr1l l, 19l4: interest at the rate Of be charged from March 1st. the tTme tion 2ss1 of the\Generai statGtes.
 PERSONAL TAX.
 The following Act. which was passed by the General Assembly of 1903 and which became law Oct. l, 1910, is as vilapter 2so. Section 1--Everv male pSSE psTson S netwSsn the sges of TWENTY |&NE1 hfAA SAAIL l hiAfSS Sna4l- except az otherwise specially provided by law. pc nAbae to pay q personal tax of TWO DOLLARS for Town and State Taxes in lieu of poll and communication tax
 All persons liable for such q Tax must settle their account by April 1st, 1914. By meeting me at the above named places you can save expense and
 JOHN F. LENNON, Collector.
 Dated at Grsswe1d, Conn, R eb. lS. ASaA feb14d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
COLCHESTER
Holy Name Society's sociaI-Meetinq
 of C. Y. p. s. in the Chapel.

The Holy Name society gave a so- cial and whist in Grange hall Friday evening. A large autobus brought up a number from Fitchville and a large party came over from Moodus. After the games dancing was held. A lunch was served during the evening.
 Lincoln's birthday was observed in several schools in town with appropri- ate programs.
 Merton A. Fainter post. G. A. R. held their meeting Friday afternoon in the post room in Grange hall
 Abraham Agranovitch of New Lon don was the guest of his parents. Ar. and Mrs. l. Agranovitch on South Main street Thursday.
 c. Y. p. S. Meets.
 The c. Y. P. $. met in the chapel Friday afternoon and evening. Sup per was served at o'clock. At 7.45 in the audience room the members gave a pleasing entertainment consisting of sketches, etc, after which the young CT members enjoyed a social hour with games.
 A. Lazinsk, Samuel Friedman and Harry Levine were visitors in Nor wich Friday
 Buried in Local Cemetery.
 The body of Michael Karas of He bron. who died in St. Josephs hospital Willimantic, was brought here for burial Thursday afternoon. Burial was in St Andrews cemetery.
 John Bradshaw of Wilimantic was a Colchester caller Friday.
 Daniel O'Brien has commenced work at the gravel pit as night watch man at the pumping station.
 John N. Strong was the guest of friends in Norwich Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
MYSTIC
D. A. R. Chapter Entertains State Re- gent and Vice egent-Country Club Whist-Personals.

The postponed meeting of Fanny 1-edyard chapter. D. A. R., was held Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic temple and was largely attended. The regent, Mrs Ira Gift HOxie. presided. The recording secretary. Mrs. George w Tingley called the roll and the chaplain, Mrs. Charles Ryon, conduct ed the devotional exercises after which all poined in repeating the Lords prayer. The salute to the flag fol- lowed. Among the correspondence read was card from Lucretia Shaw chap ter of New London presenting the name of State Vice Regent Mrs. George NJ. Miner for vice president general, |. s. D. A. R. Applause followed the reading. At the Washington's birth day social Rev: R. Maplesden of the Connecticut Literary institute will speak on The Secret of the Greatness of WaShington's Age The chapter had as guests State Regent Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel and State Vice Regent Mrs. George M. Minor Both spoke on D. A R. work in Connecticut At the conclusion a social time was enjoyed. Miss Helen NJ. Wilcox played selec- tions on the piano. Mrs. J. Elmer New bury sang and Mrs. Charles R. Geer recited The Village Post Office Re treatments were served. The commit Mrs. Frank E. Buckley, Mrs. James Lathrop. Mrs Fanny p Fish. Mrs. Walter T. Fish. Mrs Alice Rathoun. Mrs. Lizzie Home Moves.
 Whist at Country Club.
 At the Mystic Country club Thurs day afternoon from 230 to 5.30 D. m whist was enjoyed by the members and their friends Refreshments were served. The committee in charge was Mrs. George s. E. Leonard and Mrs Edgar Rathbun.-
 Local 5revities.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert p. Ware and daughter are visiting Mrs. Wares par ents. Captain and Mrs. George Healey in Groton
 Harry H. Anderson has been in Hartford this week
 Miss Helen Morrison of Boston Is visiting AIr. and Mrs. Allan J. Nor rison.
 Frank N. Guhllau of New Britain. ohm Fl. Hoxie of Boston and Harry Ii. Hoxie of New York are guesrs of Mrs. John IT. HoXie on East Main street for over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. Edgar Whiting of East Main street recently entertained Mir. and Mrs Lyman Chapman of P5quOE- noe Bridge. Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Coles of Noanl and Mir. and Mrs. George W. Tingley of Mystic
 Miss Marine Gracey of New Lon don is visiting Mrs. Clarence Gracey on Lincoln avenue.
 Mrs. <. \. Reynolds is visiting in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
PLALNFIELD
Congregational Auditory Lighted by Electricity-M. M. Club Meets-Sea- sion Of Missionary Circle.

The Congregational society has put electric lights into the main auditorium up the church. making a great i'm provement. The Vesrry has been fight ed for some time.
 Wednesday night and Thursday re- minded people that winter was not yet over. The school children and those working in the mill felt the cold SC verely.
 Miss Louise BaneI of Providence is visiting her step-sister, Mrs. William 4. Devolve.
 Electric lights are being put into Grange hall
 Mrs. Thomas Kennedy of AIoosup. a former resident of this village, was here Wednesday and visited the school Miss Mae Kennedy, is teacher.
 Observed Lincoln Day.
 Thursday, Feb. F, was observed Tn the schools by teaching the children by exercises. stories, etc, something of the life of Abraham Lincoln.
 Friday in the schools most of the rooms had a valentine box for the exchange of valentines among the chil- dren. Many Of the valentines were made by the little folks themselves.
 Meeting of NJ. M. Club.
 The NJ AI. club met with Miss Flor ence ButterwOrth Friday evening
 Mrs. R. c. Bertland from New Ha- ven, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Elmer GaskiI.
 The NVomans Missionary Reading circle held an interesting meeting with Mrs. William Harvey Friday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
LEDYARD
Teacher Resigns to Go to School Near Bozrah-Grange Discusses compen- sstion Act

Charles F. Maynard, who has con ducted a retail milk route in Poque- tanuck and Hallville for several years has given ii up and is now shipping all of his milk to Providence.
 Teachers Meeting.
 A teachers meeting was held in the Ledyard Center schoolhouse Friday afternoon
 Miss A. Elizabeth Duerr. who has bee(n substituting for Miss Ball in district No. 4 has resigned. having been offered q better paying and permanent place near Bozrah, which leaves a vacancy in this Ledyard school.
 The Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening was led by Mrs. Enos Charles s. Hewitt and Miss Ethel Hewitt have been recent visitors in Westerly.
 The village school had to be closed last. week on account of chickenpox but has reopened.
 Prize Award Later.
 The prize has not been awarded yet to the one getting the most tent cat erpiIlar egg masses and will not be until April. The collectors are stiii active in their pursuit for the egg masses
 Cottage Prayer Meeting.
 4 prayer meeting was held at the residence or Lyman Latham Tuesday evening. Rev. Frank S. Robbins of Preston City assisted by Rev. MT. Holmes of the same place conducted the service. A large attendance was present. The Board of Relief. John McGuire, Nathan Holdridge and George W. Palmer were in session Monday at the town clerks office.
 Fred Baldwin and Warren Rogers are working at the Falmouth farm.
 Discussed Compensation Act.
 Ledyard grange discussed the Work mems Compensation act at It's meet ing on Saturday evening.
 1Ir and Mrs. Ellsworth c, Gray have returned from DanbuTy and will re- side in Ledyard.
 Ten Degrees Below Zero.
 The thermometer registered 10 de- erees below zero on Thursday morn ing. Some of the local icemen who did not cut ice the first cold snap wifi now harvest it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14

New York, Feb 13-Several changes in the playing rules of baseball were made by the joint committee of the major league rules committees at a the National league here. The meet ing was attended by President Ban Johnson of the American league, John A. Heydler, secretary of the National league, and John B. Foster, secretary of the New York club.
 The most important change in the rules was to forbid a coacher from stopping a runner with his hands or obstructing him in any way.
 This change was embodied in a new section, which will be known as sec tion IT. rule 56, of the playing rules It reads as follows:
 If a coacher at third base touches or holds a base runner who is round ing third base for the home plate. the umpire shall declare such base runner out.''
 Another change in the rules govern ing coaching permits the coacher yer bally to encourage the batsman as well as the base runner. The rules heretofore only permitted the coacher to encourage the base runner.
 If a thrown ball hits the umpire, the batsman shall be allowed to run as far as he can. Formerly this applied only when an umpire was hit by a thrown ball in foul territory.
 II X PAdy SI SlOpS d thrown WlUh any portion of his uniform, or by throwing a glove, the base runner shall take two bases. This was an amend ment to the rule which permitted a batslnan to take three bases when 8 ball was caught by a cap or after 8 glove was thrown at it.
 When 8 ball hits an umpire, after it gets away from fielder, the base run ner is entitled to as many bases as he can get. This is an amendment to the rule which sends base runners back when the ball hits the umpire.
 The pitching rules were amended to allow the pitcher to stand on the tWirling slab, Heretofore the rules compelled the pitcher to stand behind the slab, but the rule was not always observed
 The National league agreed to take the American leagues interpretation of the infield fly rule. A base runner hereafter will not be permitted to run on an infield fly. The American league agreed to take the National leagues interpretation of the balk rule calling for balk on the pitcher dropping the ball
 Nothing was done in the way of eliminating the intentional pass, as Ban Johnson believed that no restric- tions could possibly be put on the play. The scoring rules as advised by the Baseball Writers association were all adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
EVERs WITH BOSTON.
Signed Contract for Four Years-Sal-
 ary of $10,oOo Year With Bonus.

New York, Feb. 13.-That Johnny Evers, erstwhile manager and second baseman of the Chicago National league baseball club, will play with the Boston Nationals during the coming season was made certain here today. The National league, having assumed all obligations of the Chicago clubs two contracts with Evers, sold the player to President Gaffney.
 E;Vers is to receive S10000 a year for four years, and for atfixing his sigma ture to a contract with Boston he was given a generous bonus, reported to be $20,O00, by President Gaffney. In ad- dition to this. an agreement was drawn up between Evers and the Boston club for 8 further payment of S2,000 to Evers should the Braves win the pen nant. If they finish second $1,500 will be given him, and he will receive 1000 if the team fills third position at the close of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
SHUGRUE CLIMBING
 TO PUGILISTIc FAME.
Meets Ritchie After Dundee Fight in
 New York in March.

Joe Shugrue has arrived in Water bury to prepare for his bout there with Johnny Dundee. Shugrue said that he had been matched to fight Willie Ritchie in New York on March 27 before the Empire A. c.
 Shugrue has rapidly climbed the ladder of pugilistic fame, and it only seems like a short time ago when he fought a preliminary in New Haven, and at which time the fans discover ed conner. He was matched with some of the best boys in New York. and went west in the hope of con- meeting with some of the big fellows, but they fought shy of him. and then came his opportunity to fight Leach Cross. and the Jersey boxer was al most overcome with joy and when the referee handed the fighting dentist a decided trimming the followers of box ing all over the country knew that there was another contender for the lightweight honors
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
YALE PRACTICING
 FORWARD PASS.
Men Are Being Taught Control Like Pitcher-ketcham Probably Will Not Coach.


 Yale's football candidates will prac- tice throwing and taking the forward pass all spring. At present, though winter practice is over and Coach Hinlkey has left they ar eat work in the baseball cage perfecting them selves in this style of game.
 It became perfectly obvious during winter practice that Hinkey hopes next year to offset very ordinary ma terial with daring team play. LeGore freshman fullbacll, fine drop kicker. and Robinson, the former Minnesota guard, are the only good men who showed up to fill the hole left in the Yale eleven.
 Hinl<ey has his passers throwing the ball at targets from various distances to develop accuracy. The men spent baseball pitcher. In fact, winter work consisted of little besides work with the forward pass.
 The only unexpected feature besides this was the drill of the centers They were taught an entirely new method of snapping back the ball.
 Considerable comment has been caused by the fact that Capt Ketcham of the 1913 eleven was not included in the list of assistant coaches for next year. These include Cornish, Wheeler Martfng and Pendleton
 It is given out that Ketchan does not wish to coach, as he is anxious to get to work. There is, however. a dis tinct feeling that Ketcham is not de sired while Hinkey is working out the open game. The Yale captain is very intense In his opinions and hard to handle, and while a wonderful player is not considered an ideal assistant while Yale's style of game is being altered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
Collins Unsiqned.

Boston, Feb 13.-Ray Collins of Bur lington, Vt, left handed pitcher for the Boston Americans for the past five years, has not yet signed for the com ing season. His request for an in crease in salary in addition to that in his contract for 1914, which he re turned unsigned, was refused today by Vice President John I. Taylor. "Col- lins will not get a cent more than he has been offered. He may sign or not play, as he pleases," said Taylor.
 Except Iris Speaker. who is with the world baseball tourists, Collins is the only reserved player unsigned by the Red Sox
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
zBYszKo TO WHISTLE HERE.
Is Brother of the Big Fellow Who Has
 Already Been Seen.

John Donovan. the wrestling cop, has received word from Jack NrcGrath the Irish Giant, of Worcester, former ly of this city. to book a hall here for Feb. 24th for a wrestling match as Wladek Zbys2ko is touring New Eng land and has Feb. "A open. This prob ably will be ZbysZdlo's last appearance in the east, for should StanisIaus ZbyszkO defeat Sampson in Chicago and Gotch fails to meet the winner 2byszlzo will return to Europe and retire as the heavyweight champion of the world. After Zbyszko's appearance here on the 24th he will immediately go to his brothers training camp in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
MURPHY BRINGS SUIT
 AGAINST BAN JOHNSON
On Two Counts of SIander and Cen
 spiraey.

Chicago. Feb. 13.-Charles w. AIur- phy, president of the Chicago club of the National league, who returned to- night from New York. announced that his attorney had been directed to bring suit tomorrow against Ban Johnson, charging the American league presi- dent with islander and conspiracy. Johnson had conspired to oust him from baseball, Murphy said He re- fused to give any details of the pro- posed suit and would not say with whom Johnson conspired Neither would he disclose the basis for the islander charges.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
BROOKLYN LANDED
 BY THE FEDERALs.
Ten Year Lease on Old Brooklyn Club
 Grounds-Eight Team Circuit

New York, Feb. 13.-President James A Gilmore tonight announced that the Federal league had invaded Brooklyn and by the middle of April would have a first class club stationed there with playing grounds on the site of the Brooklyn clubs old quarters at Wash ington park, Third street and Fourth avenue, South Brooklyn.
 A ten year lease of the grounds, with
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14

tonia club at its hall on West Main street Friday provided a very pleas ant evening for the large number who attended. Woods orchestra furnished music.
 R. NJ. Fisk has bought the Dr. L. r. Eaton house on Church street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14
NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1914

played a strong and fast game. O'Neil. another new man In the Dayville line up, had atryout and showed up we'll
 The lineup and summary:
 Rexalls-Keht If, Berthiaume If, Wakefield c&.Bennett rg, Page lg, Orms- bee Ig, O'Neil If.
 Jewett City-W. Benjamin If. Coyle lg. c. Benjamin c. Barry lg. AIalvin rg.
 Goals from floor, Wakefield ,, Der thiaume 3. Page 4, Kent 3, Bennett 3. Ormsbee l. c. Benjamin ?, w Benja- min 1; foul goals, w. Benjamin ,, Kent ?.
 Between the halves the Harmony Five defeated the Speed Boys S2 to 4. NAIr nnh@-tDtno
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-14

Germany Schaefer of the Wash ington Americans is said to be the only baseball player ever signed by cable. Manager Griffith is credited with cabling him at Ceylon, to which he received an acceptance