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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
GOV. HoLcoMB GUEST
 OF CROCODILE CLUB
Attended the Original Dinner Forty
 Years Ago.

RrfsAol Conn., Aug. 31-With Gov. HolccS D as guest of honor the Croco- dile club held it's 10th annual gather inc and sheepbake at Lake Compounce today. Forty years ago Governor Holcomb attended the original dinner of f/a organization but had been pres ent at no subsequent gathering until today Mayors of a number of cities in the state representing the Mayors Association of Connecticut were also present as guests cf Mayor DuttQn of this city.
 At the business meeting the old of- ficers with Gideon M. WaIelee as pres ident were reelected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
SENATE AMENDS THE
 EMERGENCY REVENUE BILL
Strikes Out Taxes on Raw Materials
 Used ia Making Munitions.

Washineton Aug 31-The muni- tions section of the emergency revenue bill was reached in the senate today and amendments were unanimously adopted striking out the proposed tax es on cotton. lumber. rubber and cer- tain other raw materials used in the making of war munitions.
 During the debate Senator Penrose, republican, read an editorial charging southern congressman with forcing through sectional legislation and drew a sharp reply from Senator Stone, democrat who said he had never seen such motley group of discredited forces and political nondescripts,' as the republican side of the senate pre- scented
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
THREATS OF STRIKE
 OF INDUSTRIAL WORkMEN
Means Advocated to Secure Fair Trial
 of Indicted Ore Strikers.

Virginia, Minn., Aug. 31.-Threats of a general strike of Industrial Work CTS of the World throughout the Uni ted States, as means of forcing a fair trial for the three members of the l. w. w, indicted here yesterday by the grand jury for murder in connec- tion with the death of Deputy Sheriff James Myron, at Biwabik on July g, were made in telegrams sent today by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and Joseph J. Ettor to William D. Hayward, and other prominent members of the l. w. W.
 The telegrams say the indicted men are innocent and that if they fail to secure justice, we count upon you and all workers in America to open jail doorse by closing mines and fac tories" Thty call attention to the fact that no true bills vert returned against the private gunmen' who killed the strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
zAPATA FORCES DEFEATED
 BY CARRANZA SOLDIERS
Three of Zapata's Principal Generals
 Were Killed.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 31.-Carranza soldiers under General Cezaro Gomez yesterday met and defeated large Zapata force at Acatlas, according to message received by Mexican Consul Juan Mateos today. The message says that three of Zapata's principal gener- als, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Manuel Lozoma and Manuel Aguilar, were killed. A large quantity of arms, ammunition and other war material were taken. the report says.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
TRAINMEN AGREE TO
 CALL STRIKE OFF
Contingent Upon Congress Passing Bill Providing for
 an Eight Hour Day With Ten Hour Pay
NO INCREASE PROVIDED FOR OVERTIME WORK

The Change Become Effective December January l.
 is Proposed to Have Small Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Working of the Law From Six to Nine Months and Report to Congress-The Measure Will be Voted in the House 43O P. M To- day. and Will be Immediately Taken Up by the Senate Belief is Growing in All Quarters in Washington That the Proposals Will Lead a Satisfactory Settlement
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
ROOSEVELT DELIVERS HIS
 FIRST SPEECH OF CAMPAIGN. Address Was Devoted Largely to an
 Attack on the Administration.

Lewiston. Me, Aug. 31-Progressives united with republicans in greeting Theodore Roosevelt, who delivered here tonight his first speech of the cam paign in behalf of Charles Evans Hughes, the republican candidate for the presidency. A large delegation of republicans and progressiVes met him in Portland and escorted him to this city, where he reviewed an old-fash- toned torchlight procession in which many former progressive leaders marched. From the time he landed in Boston today from the New York steamer until he retired to his rooms tonight the former president received enthusiastic demonstrations. His ad- dress was devoted largely to an at tack on the present administration and to criticism of the hyphen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
FREIGHT SAILING VESSELS
 WOULD TRANSPORT FOOD
In the Event of a General Railroad
 Strike-Boston Fleet.

Boston, Aug. Civilian White, who controls a considerable fleet of coastwise sailing vessels. announced today that in the event of a general railroad strike he would defect his vessels from the lumber and other trades in which they are now engaged and use them to relieve the food situa- ton in this city. They would be sent principally to Maine ports, he said, to bring cargoes of potatoes, other vege- tables, fruits and general food products from that state.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
AUSTRIANS FORCED
 BACK TO END LINE
Where Rumanian Troops Have Broken Through Noun
 tains on Border of Pennsylvania
ACTIVE ALONG LINE OF LOWER CARPATRIANs

Russians Marching Through Dobruta Either Strike Bull garia North of Vara Aid the Rumanians invading Transylvana-In Volhynia the Russians Have Repulsed a German Attack Northwest of Kovel With Severe Losses-Bad Weather Retards Operations in France On All Fronts During the Month of August the Brit ish Lost Approximately 12s,OOO Men, Killed Wounded and Missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
FORMAL NOTIFICATION FOR
 CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
Senator Sherman Of Illinois Vigorously
 Attacked Administration.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 31.-Formal- ly notifying Charles w. Fairbanks here today of his nomination by the repub- lican party for vice president, Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois vigor- ously attacked the record of President Wilson and the democratic party, and declared that whatever the result of the election, Indiana would give the government it's vice president who would be ian eminent and capable man and a gentleman"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
BOMB EXPLODED IN A NEW
 YORK PAPER BOX FACTORY.
Forty Girls on Upper Floors Were
 Thrown Into Panic.

New York, Aug. 31.-A bomb filled with small shot was exploded here to- day in the basement stock room of a paper box factory in which forty girls were employed. No one was injured, although the girls working cn upper floors of the building were thrown into a panic.
 The factory is not involved in the strike of paper box factory employees which has been in force here for sev- eraI weeks, but memb bers of the firm alleged that some of their employees had been intimidated hy strike pickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
SUBMARINE
 FAST IN A MUDBANk
At the Plant of the California Ship
 building Company.

Long Beach, Cal, Aug. 31.-The United States submarine L-6 still was fast tonight in a nludbank in which 1t stuck after being launched early to- day at the plant of the California Smpbuilding company. Several at ten1pts 70 free the vessel, which Is resting at an angle of about 45 de- grees, proved unsuccessful Thus far. it was said, the submersible had not been damaged
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
Movements of Steamships.

Bordeaux, Aug. 29-Arrived: steam- CT La Touraine, New York; sailed: steamer Chicago, New York.
 Christiansand. Aug. 29.-Arrived: steamer Oscar II, New York.
 GIasgod, Aug. 30.-AYrived: steamer Tuscania, New York. Sailed: 2ath steamer Sardinian, Boston.
 Liverpool, Aug. 3o.-Sailed: steamer Cedric, New York.
 New York, Aug. 31-Sailed: steamer Baltic, Liverpool
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
FIVE AUTOMOBILE TRUCKS
 LOADED WITH ART TREASURES
Arrive in Hartford to Be Placed in
 Morgan Memorial Building.

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 31. = Five large automobile trucks, loaded with art treasures gathered by the late J. Pierpont Morgan, arrived here today from New York There are 1,571 pieces, including famous paintings bronZes, vases and the like. All will be placed in the Morgan Memorial building here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
"MATTY MCINTYRE, NOTED JOCKEY, MEETS SUDDEN DEATH Either Fell or Jumped From a Hotel
 Window in Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Andrew Hockins. who was killed when he fell or jump ed from a hotel window here last Monday, was identified today as Mat ty Mcintyre" under which name he was a noted jockey. Not ong ago he was ruled from the track ct Hot Springs.
 A coroner's jury was unable to de- termine whether his death was due to accident or suicide. His father, Mat thew Hockins of Hastings, Ontario. is said to be on his way here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
COTTON CROP EQUIVALENT
 TO 11,soo,ooo BALES.
Forecast Sent Out by the Department
 of Agriculture.

Washington, Aug. 31.-A cotton crop of 11,s00,OO0 equivalent 500 pound bales was forecast today by the department of agriculture, passing it's estimate on the condition of the crop on Aug. 25.
 The condition of the crop on Aug. 25 was 61.2 per cent. of a normal. Com pared with 72.S last month. 69.2 last year, and 725. the available for the last ten years on Aug. 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
DENIED PETITION TO
 RESTRAIN RAILROAD TRAINMEN
Cheyenne, Wyo, Judge Denies Petition
 of Conductor.

Cheyenne, Wyo-. Aug. s1.-Judge, John A. Griner of the United States court for Wyoming this afternoon de- nied petition of George w. Argue, a conductor. for an order restraining the officers of five divisions of the Order of Railway Conductors from issuing and enforcing an order to strike. The divisions embrace the Union Pacific.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
Brakeman Crushed a. Cedar Hill.

New raven, Conn, Aug. 31.-Patrick Dorsey, a brakeman on the New Haven railroad, was crushed between two freight cars in the Cedar Hill yards of the railroad today and died shortly af- forwards. He was about 30 years old and lived in this city,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
Extra Equipment For Guardsmen.

guard regiments and regular coast ar- tillery companies en route to or from the border have been ordered equipped with extra supplies for the journey against the possibility that a general railway strike will delay their nove- ment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
OBITUARY.
John P. St. John.

Olathe, Kas., Aug. 31-John P. St. John, a candidate for the presidency on the prohibition ticket in 1884, twice governor of Kansas and one of the most widely known temperance advo- ca,tes in the United States, died here tonight. He was S3 years old and had been in failing health since a heat rrostratfon two months ago while on a speaktux &fSur
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

A contribution of S25,ooo by Fritz Achellis, of New York. to complete equipment of an American Red Cross base hospital unit was announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
General Deficiency Bill Passes House

Washington, Aug. 31.-After two days of debate, the general deficiency appropriation bill the last of the an- nual supply measures, carrying ap- proximately $14,000, ,000, was passed to- day by the house. It now goes to the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The Lackawanna Railroad sent out agents to all points with posters call ing the attention of the travelling pulp lie to the impending strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Mrs. Edward Purcell, of Brooklyn, was struck and instantly killed by trolley car near Leonards crossing, between Saratoga and Balliston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The annual state convention of the grand lodge of Connecticut, Order of Hurugari, was held at Hartford yester- day with 120 delegates present.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Two million five hundred thousand dollars in gold was received at the As say Office from Canada for the &C., count of J. P. Morgan S5 Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Surrogate Cohalan appointed Paul H. Burns as temporary administrator of the estate of George H. Huber, who made a fortune of S1,000,000 in dime museums.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Three nnurderers, Joseph E. Hanel, of Brooklyn; Thomas Bambrick of Manhattan and Jan Trybus of Batavia, N. Y, were electrocuted this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The governing committee of the New York Stock Exchange has rejected the petition of the members for an ex- tra holiday on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

A bill by Representative Smith of New York, authorizing private con- struction of bridge across the Niaga- River at or near Buffalo passed the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
Bulletins Circulation Double That Any Other Paper
CabIed Paragraphs

Russian Warships at Constanza.
 London, Aug. 31. 8.31 p. m.-Rus- sian warships have arrived at Con stanza. Rumania- says a Reuter- des, patch from Petrograd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Members of the National Guard from Maine, on duty at the Mexican border, will assemble at Laredo, Tex, on Sept. Il to vote in the Maine election on that date.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Senator La FoIIett's primary cam paign statement shows contributions of $3.814, all from individuals, and ex- penditures thus far of $2,566.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The body of Terrence Lyons, of New York who was drowned while cruis- ing up the Hudson in a motor boat, was recovered off the Valvoline Oil Co.'S pier, at Edgewater, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The Pennsylvania Railroad has ord cred 10000 blankets, which will be used by men who will take the places of striking trainmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The West Shore Railroad has hired between 600 and 900 strikebreakers to replace the 300 freight handlers who struck on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
|. LEGISLATION PROPOSED
 TO PREVENT STRIKE

Argued Before the Senate Interstate
 Commerce Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Railway materials and equipment valued at $75,0O0, 900 were exported from the United States in the year ending Jun 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Washington. Aug. R1s-A ARepresenta- rtves of the srailroads, of the train
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Picking of California fruit for east ernshipment has been practically dis continued because of the threatened railroad strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Dr. D. s. Armstrong, of New York, arrived in Massachusetts to search for a town of about 100000 population on which to expend S150,000 for a scien- tific test in stamping out tuberculos- is.
 A committee from the American Neutral Conference Committee of New York asked President Wilson to call conference of neutral nationals to offer mediation for bringing about peace in Europe.
 The refusal of the Italian govern ment to accept a war order of S10,00O of woolen gloves manufactured by the New Jersey Textile Corporation at Montclair, has resulted in the filing of petition of involuntary bankruptcy against the concern.
 Thomas A. Clancy of Milwaukee was elected president of the Interna- tional Association of Fire Engineers St the closing session of its convention in Providence yesterday. Jacksonville, Fla. was selected as the meeting place for next years.
 Gov. Fielder of New Jersey signed a requisition for the return to New Jersey of Antonio Federico, under de- tention by the authorities at New burgh, N. Y, who is wanted in New ark on the charge of killing Robert J. Shannon, a policeman, at Cedar Grove on Dec. IT. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The American schooner Lucia Port CT, from St. John, N. B., for Las Palmas, was reported waterlogged and abandoned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The battIeships of the Atlantic fleet left Newport, R. l., for Chesapeake Bay to engage in target practice beginning Sept. 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The Pennsylvania RaiIrod Co.,, an nounced that the quarterly dividend will be paid on Aug. S1 to 9o.T72 stock holders.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

All tablets commemoratine the Kaiser's visits to Rome were removed by the Italian Government.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Chancellor won 6e+hman- HcIlweg has left army headquarters for con- ference with the Kaiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

President Wilson recommended the promotion of Rear Admiral $. Benson to the rank of admiral.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

The Swedish steamers Tor and Re- slagen have been seized by a German torpedo boat and taken to German port.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Exports from Nottingham, Ensand, for the first six months of 1916 total- led $6,407,0 ,060.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01
Circulation largest Connecticut Proportion Cs Population
Condensed Telegrams

Ten cases of Asiatic cholera were reported at Tokio.
 Street car railway employees at Cue bee, went on strike.
 Henry Joseph Harpignies, of France. noted painter, is dead.
 Eports of general merchandise at the port of New York Tuesday totalled S10,608,240.
 w. F. H. koeIsch, was elected pres ident of the New York Credit Mems Association.
 Exports from Nottingham, Ensand, for the first six months of 1916 tota1- led $6,407,060. promotion of Rear Admiral $. Benson to the rank of admiral.
 Chancellor won 6ethman HcIIwee has left army headquarters for a con- ference with the Kaiser.
 All tablets commenoratins the Kaisers visits to Rome were removed by the Italian Government.
 The Swedish steamers Tor and Re- slagen have been seized by a German torpedo boat and taken to German port.
 The Pennsylvania RaiIrod Co.,, an nounced that the quarterly dividend will be paid on Aug. 31 to 90.T72 stock holders.
 The battIeships of the Atlantic fleet left Newport, R. l., for Chesapeake Bay to engage in target practice beginning Sept. 12.
 The American schooner Lucia Port er from St. John, N. B., for Las Palmas, was reported waterlogged and abandoned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

Ten cases of Asiatic cholera were reported at Tokio.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-01

w. F. H. koelsch, was elected pres ident of the New York Credit Men $ Association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Joan PERFORMANCE
FEATURES CLOSING.
CARD OF CIRCUIT
Bay Mare Wins Thrilling
Race-AltawOOd Takes
First Money in the
2:07 Pace

Detroit, July 28.-The performance of
Joan, a bay mare driven by McDevitt
in the 2;06 trot, was the feature of the
concluding days card of the local
Grand Circuit meeting today. Joan took
the first heat in a thrilling finish with
Lucille Spier. With the field we'll
punched to the last turn they came
down the stretch in front at a terrific
gait, neck and neck. About 80 yards
from the finish Joan put on another
squirt and crossed length ahead of
Lucille. In the second heat the field
was in single file from the first turn
to well into the stretch with Mirthful
in front and Joan second. Joan repeat
ed her squirt and won by two lengths.
Leila Patchen captured the 2:05 pace
by taking two heats in easy fashion.
In the second heat she came through
from third place in the last so yards
and won eased up.
The 2:12 trot went to Donna Clay
in three heats.
Tommy Murphy's Altawood took first
money in the 2:07 pace by making thu.
best showing in the final standing
She won the second heat and took sec
ond place in the third. Second money
went to Bingen Pointer and third to
Hal Leaf, each winning a heat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

Members of the Mobile club VIII
pass through the stands prior and dur
ing the game at Fleetwood today and
offer for sale tickets to the benefit
game to be played in Mobile on Au-
gust 8, the proceeds of which will go
to the young sister of Johnny Dodge,
the third smoker of the Gulis, who was
killed several weeks ago by being hit
in the head by pitched ball by Tom
Rogers of Nashville.
Tickets have been sold I'm every
town in the league with the exception
of Birmingham. Holt Mcdowell, Bir-
mingham product and sun fielder for
the GuIIs for the past two seasons. is
in charge of the sale. Practically the
entire Mobile team will sell the tick
cts.
1--WE have received liberal support from
the fans all over the league" said Nc
Dowell. Slightly over $1,000 has been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Mobile Players Viii Sell
Tickets For Benefit Game
For Sister Of Johnny Dodge
Over $1,000 Has Raised-Holt Mcdowell in Charge-Ef
fort Being Made to Get $1,000 to Send to Young
Sister of the Dead Player

raised and we hope that the purse will
reach the $500 mark. Dodge was killed
in game at Mobile over a month ago
and is survived by a younger sister, who
was dependent on him.
Since he was a member of the Mobile
team, the fellows on the club decided
upon the benefit game to raise some
money that will be forwarded to our late
teammates sister. She resides in Cincn-
natl.
THE fans in Nashville have been the
most liberal thus far. An average of
about $3.50 has been raised in each town.
and l hope that Birmingham will top
the list. It's for a good cause, and we
certainly hope that the fans will help us
in our worthy mission
THE tickets are placed on sale for so
cents, but any donation win be gladly ac-
cepted.'
The game will be played in Mobile on
August with the Little Rock Travellers.
The gate receipts of the game will be
turned over to the fund by the Mobile
club.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
CHICKS
DROP DOUBLE BILL

Nashville, July 28.-Nashvlle pianheo
Memphis in both games of double mead
err this afternoon, the scores being TO u
and 4 to o. Rogers held Memphis to TWO
hits. one a scratch in the first game, ana
was never in trouble. The local pitcher
scored the winning run on his lnllela
hit, a sacrifice, walked batsman, single
and Williams infield out.
In the last game Nashville slugged ROD
ertson for IL hits totaling 16 bases, while
Wells given brilliant support, was rarely
in trouble. In the sixth inning tripie'
two doubles, two singles and hnlseiy
wild throw only gave the locals two runs
The scores:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

New York, July 2S.-The Chicago club
of the National league has been fined
$1,000 and Manager Joe Tinker OF the
Cubs 500 because of the behavior OF
Tinker and other Chicago players in the
game against Brooklyn at Chicago on
July IS, it is announced by President
John X Tener of the league.
The appeal of the Chicago team against
the decision of Umpire Byron in forfeit
ing the game to Brooklyn was rejected.
In the tenth inning of the game with
the score tied at to and with Brook
Ign men on bases, the tactics of Manager
Tinker and other Chicago players SO de-
layed the game that Umpire Byron for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Gulls Helpless Before Burleigh Grimes SPORTS
FOOD FOR RANDOM
BY FRED BoDEKER

good twirlers. Blinky Horn. in the
Tennessean, writes as follows:
Ineffective box work has had more
to do with the steady skidding of Mr..
Ellam's folks in the past week than
all the combined woes which can pos
sIbly overtake any baseballing outfit
Together with generosity the Vols
hurlers have mixed faulty slabbing.
and from staggering have come to
stumbling and wound up with falling
prone while the enemy trampled on
their PROSTATE forms In the pinches
the home hurlers have been unable to
stem the tide of tallies.
And the only cure for that is some
other slabber who can hold the en-
envy in check
THE brunt of the Vols career just
now is being borne sngle-handed by
Tom Rogers, Ernie Herbert and Bill
Ellis, at their present stride, are out
of focus, while Floyd Kroh has dished
out but a single steady showing in his
late endeavors."
Faulty flinging has never been
known to cop the silken rag. Nor
has heavy cunning been able to
steadily cover the retreat from the
rubber. Bill Carringan's red-hossed
band in Boston brought flag to
the Hub. via Shore, Ruth, Leonard
ct al. That, and no other reason.
For as clubbing outfit the worlds
champs could not be mentioned in
the same breath with the Tiger crew,
which won no bunting to speak Of
Back in the past Bill Smith pro-
duced a silk scarf for the gents of
Georgia by reason of the polished per-
Torrance of his pill propellers. The
Crackers packed a light punch, but
they nailed the rag in Ponce de Leon
much after the fashion of the famous
hitless wonders who swept forward
to a worlds championship under
Fielder Jones, principally because the
slab staff could brush the hostile
clubbers aside.'