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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
TALK OF A NEW LEAGUE
 IN THE BAY STATE
Eastern League Masnates Are Very Anxious Now-Lawrenee Center of Attention,

A move is on foot to start a league that will take in a number of the cities formerly members of the old New England league. The powers that be in the Eastern league are worried for they have learned that Mike Finn of Natick who has had much experi- ence with baseball. has been doing some work along these lines. Just now the Eastern league is holding on to Lawrence in the hope that it will break up the moves of the opposition as this city is wanted badly by the packers of a new league.
 Tired of Present League
 Lawrence fans will welcome a re- turn of the old New England league. They want a league in which Lowell and Haverhill are members. They won't enthuse over the Eastern league which was the biggest kind of a fizZle last season and there is not much chance of the league being any better next year. The Eastern league as made up last season or as it would be abbreviated to eight clubs is not a foremost because of the geographical locations of the different cities. The Eastern league magnates realize that for they are planning dropping Port land in order to make the thing appear more practical. But even that won't Qo. The Jump rom Lawrence 10 Bridgeport is far too great. Railroads and hotels will eat up all the profits while no rivalry can be worked up between the cities.
 The better plan for the Eastern league to follow is to go back to the old Connecticut league and let each end of the circuit cut loose and form the nucleus for two separate leagues over again. The magnates will have to come to it sooner or later and the sooner they do it the less money they will sink.
 In some of the cities where the Eastern league powers are strong they are saying Tim Murnane is back of the mover for a rival league, that he
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27

wants to be president so as to retain membership on the national board. They also sap Hugh. Duffy, Louis Pie per and Gene Fraser are working hand in hand with him. These three were prime movers for the Eastern league, but it was not long before they say the error of their way, and let us hope they are now backing league that is far more practical
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
Grebs Outpointed Mona.

Buffalo N. Y, Dec. 26.-Harry Greb, of Pittsburgh, decisively outpointed Bob Moha of Milwaukee in a ten round bout here tonight. Greb carried the fighting to Moha throughout and the Milwaukee man did not show his best form until the last two rounds Greb weighed 160 pounds, Moha 167.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
TONOPAH, NEV., WITHOUT
 HEAT, POWER OR LIGHT
Wit hthe Thermometer at Zeno-There
 is Plenty of Food.

Tonopah. New, Dec. 26.-With the thermometer at zero, towns of south western Nevada entered today their third day virtually without heat, power or artificial light. All mines are shut down. hotels are without heat, but some cheer was found in miners cab ins, where candles supplied the usual illumination and wood the usual warmth. Tlere is plenty of food.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27

peal was sent out the Hartford clubs side of the case was not represented, and the board reversed the decision.
 President ONeil took steps to reopen both cases and they will be heard again, with both sides being given an opportunity to present arguments.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
BransfieId Appointed Umpire,

New York, Dec. 26-William E. (Kit- ty) Bransfield, former Pittsburgh and Philadelphia National League player, has been appointed umpire by Presi- dent Tener of the National League, it was announced here this afternoon. |.
 Branseld has been an umpire for the last three years. In 1916 he um- pired in the International League.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
sresnahan siuns Roy HartzeII,

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 26.-Roger Bres- nahan, manager of the local American Association baseball club, announced today that he had signed Roy Hrtzell, former captain of the New York Americans, to play third base for To- ledo. Hartzell now is in Denver. He was declared a free agent last fall by the New York club, having served ten years on the team.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27

In the Palace league bowling team No. 5. Kendall. captain, still holds the lead by three games, having won IS and lost G. Team No. g is a close second with fifteen won and lost Houlihan has high individual average and Pardy is two points behind him. Houlihan has only played three games. Hynds holds the high single with 131. The averages and standing of the league follow:
 Team Standing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
MIKE GIBBONS ACCEPTS OFFER. {.
 OF NEW ORLEANS PROMOTER
Les Dacy to be Chief Attraction in
 $15,oOO Bout.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 26.-A local fight promoter announced today re- ceipt of a telegram from Mike Gibbons manager at St. Paul, accepting the of fer of a New Orleans club for fight here during February with Les Darcy, Australian middleweight. A $15, ,00O purse was offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
White Outfoueht Pierce.

New York, Dec. 25.-Charlie White, of Chicago, outboxed Harry Pierce of Brooklyn in each round of a ten round match in Brooklyn today. Pierce weighed 132 pounds and White 137.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
CHESS CHAMPION PLAYS
 12e ALL AT ONE TIME
Frank J. Marshall Kept 4,128 Pieces
 in Mind During Play.

Philadelphia, Dec 26.-Frank J. Marshall, American chess champion, played 929 games simultaneously here today, tNinning 97 of the contests. He tied g games and lost nine. His com petitiSrs Included many of the best To- cal Gghess> players, as well as contend CTS from Chicago. Porto Rico, Texas and London.
 fMarshalPs feat required his keeping in rhnd the location of 4,12S pieces at one tirae and is said to be record.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
TEAM 5 LEADS PALACE LEAGUE
Kendaps Pin Smashers Have Won Is Games and Lost Six Houlihan Has 1OO1 for High AveragelHynds Has High Single With 131

High single-Hynds 13J; high three string, Fox. 336; high team single, No. 5, 498; high team total, No. ', 14O3
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
COTTON.

New York, Dec 26.-Cotton futures closed steady. January 16.76, March 17.10, May 17.39, July HAT, October 15.S0. Spot quiet; middling 16.90.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
MON EY.

New York, Dec. 26. Call money easier; high 1-2; low 2 IA; ruling rate 1-2; last loan 1-2; closing bid IA; offered at 1-2
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
ATTORNEYS-AT-L
DEATH OF FORMER GOLF
 CHAMPION OF AMERICA
Willie Smith Succumbed to Pneumonia
 at Mexico City.

Mexico City, Dec. 26.-WiIlie Smith, golf professional at the Mexican Coun- try club and formerly national open golf champion of America, died here today. Pneumonia was the cause of death.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
CofFroth Bids For Dacy- Gibbons Bout

San Diego. Calif., Dec 26-James w. Coffroth, head of the Tijuana Jockey club, tonight said that he has tele- grapred Charles J. Harvey, his New York representative, to transmit bids for a bout of 25 rounds or more be- Cocroth plans, if successful, to stage the match on February 22 at Tijua- na Mexico, where there is TO limit on the number of rounds in a boxing contest. He would not make his bids public.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27

Willie Smith was professional at the Mexican Country club for a number of years. He won the American open championship at the Baltimore Coun- try vlub in 1899 and played in the open championship tournament oi Great Britain at St. Andrews, Scot land, in 1910.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
ENTENTE NATIONALS
 QUITTING GREECE
Made for Their Depart ure With DipIomats-Allies
 Demands Not Formulated.

London Dec. 13. 4:20 a. m.--A Reuter- despatch from Athens, dated December 12. says that the Greek press continue optimistic in regard to the international situation but that the entente demands have not yet yet been formulated. as all the lega tions have not received full instruc- tions. In the meantime virtually all tthe entente nationals have embarked on allied ships and every arrange ment has been made for their depart ure with entente diplomats.
 There is no direct news from Ath- ems in regard to the regrets express ed by the Greek minister. at Paris on behalf of King Constantines govern ment, respecting the attack made upon the British and French marines in the Greek capital.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
DEFENDS LANOA SINKING
Germany Contends Vessel Was Carry ing Contraband and Was Not, In Fact, An American Ship.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Germany s reply to the American inquiry on the sinking of the American steamer Lanao by a German submarine off Cape Vincent, October 2S, received at the state department today, contends the sinking was justified because the vessel carried contraband and was not, in fact, an American ship but had been transferred to Norwegian own CTS.
 The exact registry of the Lanao is in dispute. Owned by Findlay- Miller and company of Manila and under Philippine registry, her sale to the Norwegian firm of Hans Hannewig of Christiania, had been reported before she left Manila.
 Captain Mainland reported to the departm ent that though the sale had taken place the actual transfer was not to be made until arrival in Eng land The American consulate at London has reported that the vessel was still listed as American there.
 The Lanao's crew of thirty was landed at Barry by a Norwegian steamer.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Teuton Trenches Captured

Petrograd, Dec. 13, via London. 2:21 p. m.-Russian troops yesterday captured a line of Teuton trenches on heights to the south of Agululaia Tn the region of the Trotus valley of Rumania, according to an official statement issued today by the Rus sian war department. Teuton count CT attacks in an effort to regain the slost positions were repuIsed with great losses, the statement adds 4 Rumanian forces took the offensive south of the Mizil- -Buzeu high road yesterday and captured a row Of vil- lages, the Russian announcement says, put on being counter attacked the Ru- manians were forced te retire. The Ruman1an army at present occupies front along a line from Buzeu, Car tnga and Urzileheni.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
GERMANY READY ID
 MAKE TERMS KNOWN
Peace or Continuation of War Rests Entirely
 With Allies.

Berlin, Dec. 12. 4:30 D. m. Via Lon don, Dec. 13.-Although Chancellor von Bethman-Hollweg did not dis close the definite proposals on which Germany and her allies are prepared to make peace in his speech before the Reichstag, such proposals are ready and will be communicated to the Entente powers if the chancellor's offer should fall upon responsive ears. In the corridors of the Reichstag, where, after the historic twenty minute session, the mem bers gathered in keen discussion of the chancellor's speech, the general opinion expressed was that the situation would be ad- VantageOus to Germany whether or not the chancellor's offer was accepted by the Entente.
 Some of the opponents of the chancellor are opposed to any move in the direction of peace except on the basis of Woe be to the conquered"
 Most members of the Reichstag, however, express the opinion that the emperors decision was wise and timely
 Attempt to Debate Defeated.
 The speech of Chancellor von Bethmann- Hollweg before the Reich stag today, in which he declared that Germany was willing to make peace, was not marked by a single expression of dissent while the significant pass ages were greeeed with hearty braves and cheers. It is noticeable how ever, that Count F'riederich von Westarp, the conservative leader. and others of his following sat silent and unmoved when the galleries and news paper men joined in ' applause.
 When the chancellor. had concluded his speech an attempt was made to force an immediate debate by the an nexationist block under Major Ernst Bassermann, leader of the National Liberals, and Count Westarp, sup ported by the Extreme Socialists. This move was firmly resisted by the lead CTS of the moderate parties, who agreed with the chancellor that a general discussion of possible peace enemy powers was made known. could only injure the cause of peace and place Germany at a diplomatic dis advantage.
 The indefinite adjournment of the Reichstag by it's own decision leaves the government a free hand to con- duct further negotiations and is re- garded as tantamount to a vote of confidence.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
ALLIED PRESS SCORNS OFFER OF GERMANY TO TALK PEACE| LITTLE HOPE FOR SETTLEMENT
Emperor Charles Sends
 Word to His Fighters

Amsterdam, Dec. 13, via London, $50 a. m.-. A Vienna despatch says Emperor Charles has is- sued the following to his army and navy:
 "With Gods gracious assistance of our loyal allies endurance, we have created a situation in which our final victory is no longer doubtful. In an endeavor to give back to our peoples, who in serious times have held out h eroic fly, tn e blessings of peace, l and my illustrious allies have attempted to bring about an honorable peace.
 1 pray that the AL might may bestow His blessings on this step, but am convinced you will continue to fight with the same heroism until peace is concluded or the enemy is beaten crushingly.'
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE
Torrington Men Bound Over to Su- periOr Court for MansIaughter- COrOner'S Verdict UnfavOra bIe.

Winsted, Conn.,, Dec. 13.-Ralph Sabia, Lewis Hart and Emery Kilmer automobile drivers of Torrington, are held criminally responsible by Coro- ner S. A. Herman for deaths caused by the cars which they were operat- ing. The findings were made public today. The men were arrested at Torrington yesterday on bench war rants charging manslaughter. Two of them gave bonds for appearance in the superior court but Kilmer in de- fault of surety was taken to jail to await trial.
 The coroner finds that sabia's car inflicted fatal injuries on Angelo Mig none, that Davis was killed while a passenger in .Hart's car which was wrecked on collision with a post and that Kilmer's car killed Edward Smallback. The first named death occurred in August, the two latter in October.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Bucharest Left in Good Order.

Petrograd, Tuesday, Dec. 12, via London, Dec. IS, 7:20 a. m.-The evacuation of Bucharest according to reports from Jassy, although delayed until the last moment, was made in perfect order, after the removal or destruction of the war supplies and most of the other properties of pos s1ble military advantage to the in- vaders. The enormous oil reservoirs at Ploechti were drained as soon as it became evident that the Rumanians would have to abandon this import ant center.
 Dispatches from the Rumanian front say that in executing their diff hcult retreat the Rumanians ma noeuvred successfully. By spirited rear guard actions along the road from Ploechti to Buzeu they succeed ed in delaying General Won Falken- hayn's advance long enough to defeat the fanking movement which, if successful, would have closed the way to Moldavia and resulted in the cap- ture of a large part of the Rumanian army. At present the way to Mol david is still open and the Rumanians have continued their retreat without danger of encirclement.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
RESCUING BELGIANS.
Chicago Priest Bringing Women
 Children and Old Men Here.

Rotterdam, via London, Dec. 13, 4:3O a. m.--Father John B. DevilIe of Chicago has brought 276 Belgian women, children and old men here from East and West Flanders on their way to the United States. Departure from the districts from which the ref ugees come now has been closed un- der martial law. Forty-four Belgians who were to have been included in the party missed their train and were left behind. Those who have arrived here will sail for New York on December 16 on the Nieuw Amsterdam. The steamer will have the heaviest pas senger list in a long time. There will be about 200 in the saloon, 400 in the second cabin and 1000 in the steer age.
 Since November, 1915, Father De- vile has been engaged in bringing Belgian refugees to the United States. He has made four trips between the two countries and has aided in the transportation of nearly 2,O00 victims of the war to this country.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
TO CLEAN UP CHIHUAHUA
General Murguia Determined to Drive Villa Followers Out of Dis- trict Before Slleathing Sword.

Chihuahua City, Dec 13-VilIa and his followers will not get a> moments peace until the state of Chihuahua is cleared of all rebellion and brigand- age, General Francisco Murguia, the new commandant, declared today. He said he was sent to Chihuahua to establish order and he intended to stick to this object until it was &C., complished. This might take a month, but he was confident it would not take more.
 He said all legitimate business will be protected by the government so that reopening of mines and other in dustries will be encouraged, not only with with moral support but by Rilitary
 General Murguia has abolished martial law in Chihuahua and restor- ed business to practically normal basis.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
No Reelection for Ministers.

London, Dec. 13, 4:3O a. m.-Ac- cording to the Telegraph the 'govern- ment has abandoned the proposed bill abrogating the rule under which it would be necessary for the new min isters to seek reelection. The Tele- graph accounts for the abandonment on the ground that it is felt that peace agitation is likely to arise in certain parts of the country in consequen 70 of the offer of the Central powers and that therefore the government has decided that an election should be held as a test of public sentim ent. The ministers affected are Sir Edward Carson, Dr. Christopher Addison, Sir Frederick Cawley, R. E. Prothero, Sir A. M. Mond, Albert Il1ingworth, John Hodge and Gordon Hewart
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
50,oo0 OUT OF WORK

Garment Workers in New York Go
 On Strike and Army of Employes
 Is JObleSS.
 New York Dec. 13.-Labors move ment for an eight hour day was in- augurated among New York's cloth ing workers today with a strike which, coming as the city's second great gar ment industry disturbance during 1916 threatens to throw more than 5O.OOO persons out of work The walk out is expected to extend to Newark N J., and perhaps to Philadelphia.
 Besides an eight hour day the work CTS demand a wetass=77 ea.-..ssss....sre cf a.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
French Editors Show Only Moder- ate Enthusiasm Over Selections
ENGLAND KILLS PEACE TEST
Will Not Permit Reelection of NeW Ministers by People as It Might Be Taken as Poll of Public Mind on Germany's Proposals.

Paris, Dec. 13, 5:45 a. m.-The new cabinet arouses but moderate enthusl- asm in the press. The morning pa pers point out that seven ministers and two under secretaries belong to the preceding administration, so that the change is not so radical as might be expected. At the same time the appearance of Claveille and Loucheur as technical experts is welcomed.
 The most popular features of the reorganization are the appointments of General Hubert Lyautey as minis ter of war and General NiVelle as suc- cessor of Joffre as commander Tn chief of the western front. General Nivelles brilliant stroke in recaptur- ing Forts DouaumOnt and VauX on the Verdun front is recalled. The papers also say that the fact that General NiveHe is half English-his mother having belonged to well known Kentish military family makes his appointment particularly acceptable across the channel.
 Jules Cambon continues in his post as general secretary to the foreign of-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
President Remains Undecided.

Washington, Dec. 13-President Wilson's course of action in connec- ton with Germany's peace proposals remained undecided today while he awaited the official proffer which the Central powers have asked the United States to transmit to their enemies. The impression grew that while the presidents first consideration was to safeguard his usefulness as a peace maker by emitting any comment which might possibly be coupled with a rejection by the Entente powers, there was a disposition to find some way to intimate the sincere wish of the United States that some basis for discussion at least might be reached. Many officials felt that an indication of the temper of the Entente govern ments should be available before the influence of the United States was thrown into the balance.
 The United States by reason of it's dual responsibility of representing the interests of most of the Central pow CTS, and Entente governments in the capitals of their enemies, would, of course. become the medium of com munication through which any reply of the Entente governments to the Central belligerents would be made.
 Anticipate Rejection.
 The German embassy had no fur ther advices on the terms of the Cen tral governments, but 1t was freely admitted that terms had purposely been omitted from the chancellOrs speech and the note because the sole purpose was to propose a conference on terms and carefully avoid advanc- ing any which might be made the bas- is of Q refusal.
 German diplomats in this country, refecting views of their governments, believe the answer of the Entente al lies will be unfavorable as to the basis on which Germany proposes peace.
 The probability Of the Entente all lies themselves making some an nouncement of the terms on which they would accept peace, Is regarded here as having tremendous possibili-
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New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Little Activity on Sonlme.

Berlin, Dec. 13, by wireless to Say ville.-Today's statement by army headquarters regarding operations on the Franco-Belgian front as follows
 Western front: Aside from artil- siery fire in the Somme and Mouse sectors, which was temporarily heavy, fRnd the nightly clashes of patrols there have been no important activi- ties by any of the armies.'
 Regarding the Russian frontier the statement says:
 ''Western front: Front of Leupold. There is nothing important to report"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
0LDERSHAW CRITICALLY ILL
Sidney OIdcrshaw, so. Pioneer Busi-
 ness Man, Suffering From Pneu- mOnia and Shock at Home of Son.

Sidney OldershaW, one of the most highly respected residents of the city and one of New Britain's pioneer business men, is critically i'll with pneumonia at the home of his son. Olin I. Oldershaw of Stanley street Not only is MT: Oldershaw's advanced age against his recovery, but he has also suffered a slight shock in con- nection with the other ailment.
 MT. Oldershaw is so years of age and has spent most of his life in this city where, at one time, he conducted one of the city's leading grocery stores at the corner of Park and Bigelow streets, in the premises now occupied by Rackliffe Bros. Co.,, Inc. He is brother of the late Charles and Hiram Oldershaw. His wife died about two years ago.
 l. Despite his eighty years MT. Older shaw has been a remarkably well pre- served man, deafness and failing eye sight being all that have marred his physical ability. Mentally, MT. Old'- ershaW has been as keen as a much younger man. He is generally re- garded as one of the best reaG and best informed men in New Britain on the leading topics of the day.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
UNCLE SAM AS DEFECTIVE
Federal Grand Jury Starts on Trail to Hunt Down Elusive Increased Cost of Living.

New York. Dec. 13.-Under the di- rection of Frank M. Swadker, a fed eral grand jury began here today it's investigation into the increased cost of living. The coal situation was the first subject into which the federal authorities delved. Subpoenas were issued for representatives of coal companies and of coal-carrying rail- roads.
 The announced purpose of the in vestigation is to obtain information for the guidance of President Wilson and congress in form ulating legisla- tion affecting coal and food.