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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Old Jarvis and His Scheme to Make an
 Honest Dollar.

Old Jarvis and His Scheme to Make an
 Honest Dollar.
 A few days after my first meeting with John Thomas I met him on Broad street, Newark, N. J., accom- panied by a stranger whom he intro duced as MT. Timmons of Norristown. MT. Timmons requested me to accom- pany him to MorristoWn, where he said I could arrange a race with a local runner. I accepted his offer, and a few days later we arranged the race one mile, for $1o0 side-with this runner. John Sheldon, whom defeated by about 25 yards in Am. 47s Shel- don's packers at once matched an un- known against me for the same dis tance and the same amount. This second match I also won in Am. S6s. The unknown proved to be Tim Req gan of New York, a well known pro- fessional runner.
 Jarvis Lays Trap.
 I then returned to Newark and met Thomas at the store of a furniture dealer named Jarvis. Jarvis was a wealthy old niser whom Thomas was in the habit of calling "Old Schrooge.' While Thomas and I were discussing the races at Morristown, Jarvis listen
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

ployed center field and acted az cap- tain for the Detroit team, which won the championship.
 Never a hitter of more than orcl- nary ability. Hanlon made his repu- tation chiefly as a fielder and base runner From 1889 to 1891 he played in Pittsburgh. In 1892 he took charge of the Baltimore team The Orioles finished in the cellar in that year and the year following. But during the three years beginning with 1ssA they won the pennant, and in 1887 and 1898 they finished in second place
 Hanlon went to Brooklyn as man. ager of the Dodgers in 1899. He re- mained there seven years and won two pennants. What he will do this season with a new team in a new league remains to be seen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
GOTCH SAYS "NEVER AGAIN!" Offer of $25,ooo Fails to Tempt Heavy
 weight Wrestling Champion.

New York, Jan. 29.-Wrestling pro motors here have been trying for some time to bring Frank Gotch, the heavyweight wrestling champion of the world, to New York for three bouts with foreign mat stars. He was offered S25,000. Gotch refused the of fer and says he will never wrestle again.
 From his Iowa farm Gotch, in re- plying to the New York offer wrote that he positively had given up wres- ting forever. His wife and he had gone over the situation, he wrote, and nothing Twill induce me to change my mind.' The call of the foreigners and the offer of big New York purses, he said, will never make him leave his farm again
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Mclean Wins Three Events.

Saranac Lake. N. Y. Jan. 2e.-Robert Mclean of Chicago won three of the four senior events in the international outdoor skating races here today. Ed Horton of Saranac Lake took the re- maining senior-the 220 yard hurdles.
 In the final heat of the 40 yard contest, W. H. Jackson of Montreal sustained a bad cut above the knee and had to withdraw from the other races. The ice was soft.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
NORWICH suLLETIE FRIDAY, JANUARY 90, 1914

their respective clubs, while in 1890 seventy-five per cent. of the stars de- serted.
 Amy man or set of men can go into baseball. but it is unfair to spread re- ports of dissatisfaction or slave driv- ing. These men who are opposing or ganized baseball should be honest enough to admit that they are in the spread improper reports concerning conditions"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
BOB FITzSIMMONS COMES BACK
Forms Heavyweight Champion Displays Old Time Speed, Beating Knockout Sweeney in Six Rounds-Younger Man Downed For Nine Repeatedly

WilIiamsport, Pa, Jan. 2e.-Robert Fitzsimmons, former heavyweight champion of the world, displayed much of his old-time speed and ring general ship here tonight in six round bout with Knockout Sweeney of Cleveland. It was his first contest since he re- tired from the sing several years ago, and pugilistic experts who witnessed the battle declared he had come back
 Fitzsimmons' blows were powerful and while Sweeney remained in the fight for the limit he was knocked down and took the count of nine re- peatedly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Majors.
Roasbuos.
Nara Pres. Johnston to Sian.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 79.-How- ard Doyle, scout of the Cleveland Americans, arrived here today to con- fer with First Baseran Johnston in an effort to secure his signature to Cleveland contract and prevent his &C., ceptance of an offer from the Federal league such as was tendered Falken- berg. Kahler and Banding
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Ministers Cause Arrests.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 29.-Con- certed action by majority of the ministers of the city was said to be responsible for the arrest today of five men on the charge of having promoted a boxing match last night between Walter Mohr of Brooklyn and Fred Yelle of Taunton. For more than a year the ministers have been active in their opposition to boxing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Jones Wins Pinehurst Tournament.

Pinehurst, N. C., Jan. 29-J. D. E.. Jones. Rhode Island state tennis champion, today won the mems singles trophy in the fourth annual midwinter; tennis tournament here defeating H. A. Mackinney of Rhode Island in straight sets, 6-2, 6-S, 6-1. Finals in mems doubles, mixed doubles and women's singles and doubles will be played tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Providence, R. l., Jan. 29.-Only seven men, some of whom have de- clAred their intention of forwarding their contracts soon, remain to be signed by the Providence team of the International baseball league. Mana ger Donovan said. today he had no fear that any of the seven would join the federal league.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
ATHLETICS AND PIRATES
 TIED FOR LEAD.
In WiIIimantic DuckPin Tournament
 by Victory of Athletics.

There was a big gallery out watch ing the game between the Athletics and Pirates, league leaders in the Will limantic ducl1pin tournament, Thurs day night. The Athletics took two out of three points and pulled up to a tie with the Pirates for first place, with the race half over. and the Cubs three points behind. Simmons had the high total, 330. and Mathewson high single, IF.
 The scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Wheeler, H. A. Marting and J. $. Pen dleton. All played on last years var sity team. The men will be under the direction of Head Coach Frank Hin key. It is probable, also, although no definite announcement has been made, that pr. Billy Bull will again be here next fall and coach the kickers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Owens Would Come Back,

New York, Jan. 2s-Umpire Brick Owens, who was retired by former President Lynch of the National league, made application today for a position on the National league staff Owens is now under contract to the International league.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
No Room for pissensIon.

Philadelphia, Jan. 29.-"There Is net the room fer dissension or discord in the game there was in 1S96," declared Governor Tener at 8. dinner given at the Pen and Pencil club in recognition of his election to the presidency of the National League of Baseball Clubs.
 Tn the present so-ca1ied war. said C+ovarnor Tener. less than ten per se1t st the Fesl experts have le6t
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Harry N. Hemnstead

Harry N. Hampstead, president of the Giants, says that "Christy'' Mathewson will not delay long when it comes time to sign a contract MT. Mathewson is a credit to baseball. and as such he twill be permitted to have opinions regarding salary" said MT. Hampstead yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Ray Heating, the big Bridgeport boy who fondly hopes to pitch his way to the loftiest pinnacle of spit balling" fame as a Yankee, has a batting aver age of 070. representing last seasons efforts in twenty eight games. Looks puny, eh?" commented Keating. I'll fatten that up if l never do anything else
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Rsdisnt Satisfied With Boston.

Boston, Jan, 2s.-Hugh Bedient, Red Sox pitcher of the past two sea sons, who was said to have been ap- preached by Federal league agents, sent his signed contract to the Boston American club today. Bedient express ed himself as highly satisfied" with the terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

The Ohio and Pennsylvania league has been reorganized on a six club E4asis, with McKeesport Altoona, Johnstown and Connellsville, Pa., and Canton and East Liverpool O., con- posing the circuit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
COTTON,

New York Jan. 2s.-Spot cotton quiet; middfing uplands 12.85; gulf lS.10; sales 1863. Futures closed bare ly steady. January 1216, March 12.ss May 12.fs. Jluy 12.11, October 11.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
MON

New York, Jan. 29.-CalI money steady at 1 1-2@2 per cent: ruling rate 7-s: last loan 1 T-S; closing l 1-3M1 7-s. Time loans eagier. 50 days S-4: 90 days @s 1-4. six months S~{G4.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Two pitchers of the name of Hager- man will start in the big show this spring. Casey Hagerman of Denver will be with the Cardinals, and Rip Hagerman, the Portland. Ore, twirler, has been signed by the Maps
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

The signed contract of Mel Wolf gang, a pitcher, has been received by the Chicago White Sox.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Some would not be surprised if one of the International league clubs was transferred to Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Jack Thoney, Red Sox outfelder at one time, is thinking of returning to baseball. The Bullet used to pack 8 speedy pair of legs. but his throwing. arm was a. republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Schulz, the former University of Pennsylvania pitcher. has signed with Detroit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Jack Dunn, the Baltimore pilot, is the first manager in organized base ball to get all his regulars in line for the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Rumor has it that Davenport, Ia., iA trying to toss the Three league and take Wichita's place in the Western league.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Mccormick, the pinch hitter of the Giants, will soon take up his work as Chattanooga's manager. He expects Graw.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

Manager Harry Smith of Newark is busy hustling around for signed con- tracts from his champions before the outlaws get after them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
PUNCHING THE BAG.
Many Clever Boxers Fail to Show
 Glass Against the Bladder.

While there is considerable section of the public that believes any ring man is of necessity good bag punch CT, it is almost a ring axiom that a good bag puncher is never good fighter. Neither of these ideas is quite true though it is a fact that great many good scrappers cannot punch the bag a lick.
 This bag punching game is an art in itself. It is apt to make a mans blows light, but does not necessarily do SO.
 The first punching bag was invented for John l.. Sullivan when he was on tour. The authorities refused to allow him to box, so the punching bag was made to allow him to show the public his blows.
 Jim Corbett, SulIivan's successor as champion, refined the art of bag punching and was the first to put 1t on it's present footing. With T ommy Ryan, he was one of the best men at this game. Fitzsimmons added several tricks to the stunt, notably that Of hitting the bag so hard that the cord would break and send the bag over the heads of the audience. This took not only great cleverness but great hit ting power. as the cords are tested to 800 pound strain.
 All these men were boxers first and learned bag punching as showing of trick, and were good f1fhters besides. Leach Cross, the best of the present. day ringmen at bag punching, went the other way. He learned the bag first. When he went into the ring his punch es were mere taps.
 He realized this and by careful study became the terrific hitter he now is. Rivers is a very good bag puncher. Willie Ritchie and Abe Attell are very fair performers, but not unusuall5 good. Most of the Jew fighters, quick thinkers and quick hitters, are also good bag punchers
 Mandot acquits himself well. but the two worst bag punchers in the ring are K. O. Brown and Charlie LeDoux, the French bantam. Brown gives an amazing performance. Often he miss es the bag with wild swings. while LeDoux seems able to miss it even with little taps.
 Wolgast does not box. but fights the bag, giving it hard wallops. while Jim Flynn stands off and simply punishes it. Oddly enough, Johnnie Coulon, a clever boxer, also fights the bag, while Kid Williams, a slugger in the ring, is really a clever boy when facing the bladder. Terry McGovern was nearly as bad as LeDouX at bag punching.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
The Plaut- Cadden Go. Plaut-Cadden Building
 MAIN ST, NORWICH, CONN

point you judge" said Abraham. Hold on! Not so fast!" exclaimed Tim mons. I'll back Nolan for s25U, but l must have a responsible man who un- derstands the game for referee and stakeholder or no race for me-" A long wrangle ensued, Jarvis insisting on being appointed, while Timmons objected. I finally suggested Thomas, a mutual friend. to which both agreed, and we at once proceeded to the track and soon after the race began
 Wrong Man Stumbled.
 Anderson at once took the lead and at the half mile had opened a gap of 50 yards. At this point Jarvis shook a roll of bills at Timmons, shouting I'll bet you a hundred Anderson winsi" Timmons promptly covered the money. Another bet of $50 was made, and I soon afterwards overlook Anderson, who. glancing over his shoulder at me, attempted to sprint, but caught his spikes in the border board elnd fell headlong on the track. A few seconds later I broke the tape and Thomas handed Timmons the s40O. After dressing I received S150 from Tim mons. who presented old John with $50, and l left at once for Elizabeth. Jarvis and Abraham left at once, while
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Frank Chance Mistaken.

Frank Chance is mistaken when he says Charles Murphy, the Cubs own CT, is responsible for the existence of the Federal league" says Secretary William T. Mccullough of the Pitts burgh F'ederals. The responsibility rests principally on the shoulders of Barney Dreyfuss, who refused to all low Ed Barrows to transfer the Jersey City team of the International league to Pittsburgh in 1912, when that off, cial was anxious to do so, and Garry Hermann was complacent in the mat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SPORT NOTES.

Main, who signed with Detroit, thinks the Federal league will make good.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Majors Take Three From Rosebuds.

The Majors made away with three straight strings in their match with the Rosebuds on the Main street alleys Thursday evening. Blackburn had high single and high total.
 The scoreS-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Maeee Gets Into Line.

Magee Gets Into Line. President Baker of the Philadelphia National league club has announced that Outfielder Sherwood Magee has signed his contract for the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Live Stock.
Hides.
FEDERALS WILL BATTLE
 UNTIL RECOGNIZED.

Promoters Believe New League Will Be on Equal Footing With Majors by 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
EdiSOn'S Masterpiece

Thomas A. Edison an nounces the Edison Diamond Disc Monograph, the high est development of a me chanical device for the re- production of the human voice and musical sounds.
 Louenan, Jos h 6 Loeb haue been appoint ed the exc1usjUe distribu- ters of Thomas A. Edi- sons Di q m o n d Disc phonographs in B;rnains- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Colleen Poplin $1.75
Girls Goinq-ADny-to- School Suits

New Coat Salts for Little Women and
 Juniors
 These Suits, in diminutive sizes, show all the style tendencies found in grown-up Suits, and offer a pleasing variety of new fabrics.
 There are novelty woolens and chew iots, English poplins and serge. One model builded on exceptionally smart lines shows an overskirt with ac- cordeon pleated panels and an under skirt of Roman striped serge. s Another pleasing novelty is noted on a coat which has collar and cuff trimmed with duyetyne leather. Prio- ed 800 to 37.5o.
 (suits, 2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
LoUeman, Joseph 6 Loeb


Please take notehe low prices wh few exceptions that obtained this before the European war; still prevailing
 Most of the talk about advancing prices pure rubbish
 Excepting the advance of certain food stuffs and few ported nes whose prices have been und increased all gen era lines of merchandise maintaining their price equi brium.
 It Is timely hat should speak up and customers that stocks being safeguarded and houses being filled with merchandise against any further advance in prices
 Let the customers of this greatest of all the south that their interests have been single price has been unnecessarily advanced the first European gun echoed its thunder across the water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Best Windo,D Shades

Exclusive agents for Brenlin opaque. Have special facilities for making Shades to order and can as. sure lowest prices.
 ei window shades, mounted on spring roller, feet Ionr. EIor.r.,... Each 39c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Complete Line of Drapery
 and Upholstery Fabrics

New lines of Cretonnes, Reps, Ve- tours, Madras. Sunfast and light weight silk drapery fabrics. In. cluded are several lines of foreign goods which will not be duplicated this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

There are r1elU Wilton, Axminster, Brussels and Tapestry Rugs. including Mhittall, Anslo-Persian, AngIo-In- dian, Royal Worcester.
 Also the celebrated Royal Kashem and Herati-the highest grade Will ton Rugs made. Beautiful lines of new Rag Rugs in various colors.
 We print here examples of the moderate prices,
 New assortment worsfed Wilton rugs, 9xI2, oriental coIors and COZ designs UOO Hartford Saxony rugs, closely re- sembIing Oriental. Many special sizes, runners, etc. Carpets especially desir- able for public places, such as churches; hotels club rooms S50 Oriental Rugs at Special
 Prices
 An unusual assortment of small, medium and carpet size Oriental Rugs in all grades at special prices. Kirmnn rugs about 4x7 CA7 E0 feet specially Y1ssoV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
$1 Gowns 7oc

Gowns of muslin and gowns of crepe. Those of crepe in solid white and figured. The musliHJ are lace and embroidery trimmed.
 One table of very handsome soiled Lingerie sacrificed.
 Up to 400 Lingerie 100
 Up to 7.5o Lingerie 1.95
 Up to 1000 Lingerie 2.s5
 Up to 15.o0 Lingerie 395 N
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
derful One Day Sale of Sewing Machines Tom

Your particular Machine is here; don delay if you want one. No mail or tele phone orders filled. No Machine sent C o. D. Every one is fully guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

Napkins, Formerly $1.50, for
 $1.35
 These are 1S-inch pure linen Nap kins, full bleached in conventional and floral designs. An unusual value at the original price.
 Napkins, Formerly $2, for
 $1.65
 Full bleached Breakfast Napkins, 20 inches square, all linen and ready hemmed. The designs are assorted. Odd Table Cloths, Formerly
 $2.50, for $2.19
 About 20 odd Table Cloths, a spe- cial purchase and an exceptional val ue at the original selling price of 2.50. Each Cloth is two yards wide, 2 1-2 yards long, finished all around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Columbia Victor Edison

Now, here, in our Talking Machine Department only can you hear and compare the three greatest Talking Machines
 The Edison's machines have un- usual and distinctive features which we would like to show you.
 Edison records, made by new process are indestructible. (Music Room. Balcony, Main ED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Beginning Tomorrow the Last Week of Cheaper Linens

That several hundred housekeeper awakened the importance of investing in Linens while Linens are cheaper evidenced the first week of the August Linen Sale
 The final opportunity of prices on Linens that prom ise to be higher, is here in this sae
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Hundreds of New Rugs Have
 Covered Our Third Floor

Foowg close on he heels of Rug buyer just retnrnel from the market hundreds of Rugs ready o hr up Birmingham homes. o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

S1 Table Damask, Per Yard
 79c
 70-inch, full bleached Table Linen, floral, dot and stripe designs. An exceptional offer.
 Napkins, Formerly $3, for
 $2.59
 22-inch Irish full bleached Table Napkins, beautiful designs. A Few Pairs of All Wool S6 Plaid Blankets $4.95 A few remain out of the big lot that were offered at the beginning of the August Blanket Sale. Abso- h7tely all wool and splendid variety of large and broken plaids. all col ors. A ready response to this of fer admits it as the best Blanket of- fer that has ever been made in Bir- mingham. (Main Floor. R.,r,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Wall Papers to Match Drdperv DecOrnf;ona

It IS feature of our new Wall Paper Section-the matching os Wall Papers with Cretonnes and Tapestries. Show complete furnish. ing schemes on request.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-05

she was not eddicated enough to be
his Wife he got her promise. Some
how the news travelled back to Jacks
metropolitan circle, and his father.
excruciatingly cultured. became ter
ribly annoyed at the idea of his son
marrying a girl of Mercy's caste. The
next day he appeared on the scene to
prevent the folly. and had a politely
indignant interview with Mercy, who
merely defied her prospective father
in-law and after attempting to COM
init suicide with a bulletless gun, mar
ried Jack. Then came heartbreall
and disillusionment
Mercy lacks culture and so she de-
cides to go to school not only to OBJ
tain the necessary polish but to be-
come educated. She progresses rap
IDLY in her studies and when the
Christmas holidays come is entirely
a new creature from the little girl of
the mountain home. she meets Jack
again and finally. when he comes to
realize who she is, he begins to fall
in love again with his wife. 1t is a
Pretty story. well told and delightfully."-
acted by Mary Pickford.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-05
Pastime-Tbursday.Friday

Caprice" with Mary Pickford in
the stellar role, adds another chapter
to the history of the motion pictures
advancement. Produced by the fam
Gus Players Film Co., it has prim-
airy and justifiable claim to distinc,
ton.
The story as contained in the pic,
lures illustrates how Jack Darnton.
weary of the artificiality of social life
decides to go on hunting trip, as far
form civilization and tangos as pos
sible. But after three days of soli-
tude and loneliness he was almost
willing to exchange the silent woods
for a return of the old gaieties, when
an accident restored interest 10 his
new life. He did not know how he
came to shoot so low, but the next
moment a pathetic little scream told
him he had hurt a human. He ran
to the spot and found Mercy, a girl
OF the adjacent mountain settlement
with an ugly wound in her arm. There
was something so charming about her
stole courage that Jacks heart went
out to her-and never quite returned,
From that moment the society lion
courted the simple mountain maid.
and despite her protestations that she
vas not ezzackly his kim" and that