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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DULL.
Dealings Showed Winding Up Of
 Speculative Accounts.

New York, Dec. 29--With Q triple holiday in prospect the last day Of the year in the stock market was char acterized by excessive duliness and few price changes oe importance Deal ings were altogethv;- professional and represented ito a-.g1aaate7:. 5degre1 than ordinarily the winding up Of specu- latise accounts.
 Public interest was evidently at low ebb, even the bond division ref1ecting little or no inquiry. For the most part trading was restricted to the usual favorites, with marked pressure against the motors and their subsid- iaries, as well as other specialties con- spicuous in the depression of the last few weeks.
 Utilities, notably the gas shares, to- baccos, some of the papers and leather and many shares of no specific de- scription were irxegularly lower, with moderate heaviness in rails. The only noteworthy feature in the latter di- vision was the Wabash group, the new preferred A stock hardening on the declaration of an initial duividend of one per cent.
 Equipments and munitions were somewhat mixed, Bethlehem Steel, however, rising 20 points, with one to two for some of the other distinctive moderately at the outset. but more than regained it's loss. closing at a net gain of 1 IA points.
 Oils were consistently strong, with considerable activity in Texas Com pany at an extreme gain of 15 points. Coppers and shippings ruled firm to strong, the recent rise in Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies finding partial ex- planation in the October statement, showing an increase in net of more than 60 per cent. over the correspond ing period last year.
 Central Leather, Baldwin Locomo- tive, Pressed Steel Car and few oth- CTS of the same class were materially better, the entire list being at highest levels at the close. Sales amounted to 730, 900 shares.
 Sterling exchange and marks were quotably higher, but dealings in all remittances were nominal.
 International bonds were stronger in the main, Anglo-French 5's recovering almost a point from yesterdays low record. Total sales (par value) ag- gregated 3,270 900.
 U. s. bonds were unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
PROSPECT OF INDEPENDENT
 LEAGUE BEING DISGUISE
League Will Be Composed of Eight
 Massachusetts Teams.

Independent baseball is urged for Bridgeport fans and in Lowell a cry of the same nature is being raised. The Lowell Courier Citizen professes an abiding faith in the ability of un- named baseball men to go through
 with. plans to organize a league to in clude Portland, Lynn, Haverhill, LoHS- ell, Lawrence, Manchester, Brockton and Fftchburg. What is regarded as
 the selfishness of the Eastern league
 in protecting it's territorial rights in
 some of these cities is also called a
 useless mea sure as it claims the inde-
 pendent baseball idea is going through with a bang. Continues the writer:
 "The average Lowell fan hasn't much
 use for an official who says we have
 paid for protection in Lowell and it is
 our territory and if we feel so dispos-
 ed Lowell will have no baseball in l917."
 That's pretty cold and it works the same way. with respect to Lawrence or Lynn, provided the interests de- cree it. in which even there is no al- formative than to establish an inde-
 pendent league. Of course the proper | recognize this territory as eligible ra- ther than make fight which will avail nothing in the end Organized baseball can't get a park in Lowell unles sit rents, builds or buys a park The rental proposition may come through if organized baseball is to be 1 dispensed here. but not otherwise As i for buying or building we don't know l of any angels along the Eastern cir l cult just at this time.
 | Meanwhile, put it in your pipe that | a new league will be formed in this l section for next season and it won't 1 be a loser like the Great Eastern
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
EcARRANzA MADE APPEAL FOR
 WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS
Declares Other Questions Could Be
 Adjusted AWithin a Week."

Washington, Dec. 29.-Continuation of the conferehces of the Mexican American joint commission, without re- gard to the question of withdrawing American troops from Mexico is pro- posed by General CarranZa in his mes- sage refusing to ratify the Atlantic City protocol. Coupled with this sugges- ton, however, is a new appeal for re- call of the Pershing expedition and a declaration that such action by the
 ment of al remaining questions with in a week"
 There were indications tonight that the American members of the commis- sion might be disposed to comply with the request for further conferences on
 the ground that the United States had
 nothing to lose by doing so. It was
 officially stated that nothing yet had
 occurred to alter the policy of the ad-
 ministration toward Mexico and it is generally understood that so long as
 northern Mexico is in it's present un-
 settled state Pershings men will stay where they are.
 A copy of the CarranZa communica- tion, about which there was less se- crecy today, was sent to President Wilson.
 Secretary Lane communicated with pr. R. J. Mott and Judge George Gray l the other members of the American commission and then announced that | they would meet here Tuesday to de- | termine whether further conferences shall be held to discuss tn various questions at issue other than the with | drawal of American troops or wheth- l CT the attitude of Carranza has made | 1t impossible for the joint commission | to continue it's work.
 Carranza points out in his reply 1 that there was nothing in the cores pondence that led to the creation o1 l the commission, nor in the credential: l and instructions delivered to it's mem. I bers, that would preclude consideration l of the many other subjects which tht commission made incidental to these | agreed upon in the protocol. In ef feet he suggests that the protocol bt
 laid aside for the present nd the worl i of the commission be directed along | fresh channels.
 l Although the conditions imposed fo l withdrawal of the troops are not tt 1 his liking. he attempts to make it clea 1 that his chief objection to ratifyin. ! the document is not based upon tn
 conditions, but on the fact that h. l could not consciesciousIy sign anythin,
 which would place him in the position of having appeared to sanction tn presence even for a brief time tn
 presence in Mexico of foreign troops
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
carrigan Will Decide Next Week.

Lewiston, Maine, Dec. 29.-William F. Carrigan of this city. recently man. ager of the Boston American baseball team, will decide early n the coming week whether he will resume the man agement next seasons according to an announcement made tonight. He con- ferred for an hour or more today with Harry H. FraZee, one of the new own CTS of sthe Red SoX.
 Carrigan has been actively engaged since the close of his baseball work in the organization of two trust com panies in this city and Auburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
crescents vs. St. Johns.

Ire Crescents of Taftvil1e sched- uled the fast St. Johns five of Hart ford for their opponents on New Years night. The Hartford aggrega- ton comprise some of the fastest col lege players in the capital city. Man ager Benoit has been strengthening his team during the past few days and the Crescents feel confident of bring ing home the bacon. The Crescent lineup: Belair If, Stanley If, Mercier c, White lg, Mueller If.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
l SAVINGS OF YEARS l GO UP IN SMOKE
Mrs. William Hampton of South Man
 chester Suffers Loss of $400.

South Manchester. Conn.,, Dec. 29.- The hard earned savings of years $400-secreted in a bed tick at Mrs. William Hampton's small home on the outskirts of the town, went up in smoke late today when fire destroyed the dwelling. No one was home at the time. The blaze is thought to have started from an overloaded stove. Mrs. Hampton, who does odd work in town, was hysterical when she learn ed of her loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
Armstrong Won Qualifying Round

Pinehurst, N. C.. Dec. 29.-Dwight L. Armstrong of Pittsburg won the quail flying round in the annual mid winter golf tournament here today with a score of 79 for the IS holes. C. H. Williams of Philadelphia and Philip Carter of New York, tied for second place with S4.
 One hundred and thirty eight con- taStantS narticinated
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
TRIALS OF TORPEDO
 BOAT DESTROYER ALLEN
Averaged 31.18 Knots an Hour in Her
 Five Hour Speed Runs.

Rockland, Me, Dec. 29.-Tria1s of the torpedo boat destroyer Allen, held today on the government course, were successful, according to a statement tonight by the board of inspection and survey The destroyer averaged 31.1S knots an hour in her five high speed runs, making one naile at the rate of 31.5 knots. A speed of 30 knots was required sby the contract.
 The Empress of Russia is said to be the finest royal singer in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30

Left guard
 Baskets from the f1oor-Emeralds, Higgins Ii, Chappell 6, Lewis 2; New Britain, Stepanian T. Martin 5, Ander- son 1. Larsen 4, Jacobson l. Four baskets Higgins 1. Lewis 2, Larsen 3. Score-41 to 39.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
COTTON.

New York. Dec. 29-Cotton futures closed steady. January 1880; March 127: May 1752; July 1758; October 160S
 Spot quiet; middling 1725.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
Gardiner Knocks Out Rivers.

Boston, Dec. 29.-Jimny Gardner of Lowell knocked out Joe Rivers of Gloucester in the second round of a bout scheduled for twelve rounds to- night The men are middleweights
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30

GuiIford.-A Christmas tree enjoyed
 by the inmates of the town house on Christmas day. was in charge of Mrs.
 Emily 6. Hubbard and Miss Kate Se-
 ward.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
MON EY

New York. Dec. 2s.-Call money steady; high 8 IA; low IA; ruling rate 8; last loan 2 1-4; closing bid 2; offered at 1-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
HE WHO FOLLOWS NATURE CAN.
 NOT GO ASTRAY.

Spoudolo Therepy (the adjustment of the spine) is based on the law of na- ture. Disease is but an effect-every effect has it's cause. Remove the cause instead of treating the effect, and you will get we'll Chiropractic adjustments Is one of the greatest discoveries to mankind. It positively will remove the cause of your ailment even if other methods have failed. Why suffer when 1t is in reach of all of you now? Con- sultation always free.
 J. o. ZIMMERMANN. ID. C., Doctor of Chiropractic, Graduate F. S. c.
 22O-221 mayer Bldg, Norwich, Conn. n'. only 4ii Plant Bldg. New London Conn. Phone no
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30

New Haven.-Rev. and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes and daughter Olive of New Haven are spending the holidays at Pinehurst, N. c. Miss Olivia will leave in a short time for California, where she will spend the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
Another Chance.

Many people who have been anus | ing and probably enriching themselves | by price fixing are now to have an opportunity to do a little price ex- 1 plaining.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30

Janowski Defeats Showalte- at Chess.
 Lexington, Ky, Dec. 29.-David Ja- nowski, chess champion of France, to- day defeated Jackson w. Showalter of Georgetown, Ky, former American champion, in the eleventh and final game and the series for a purse of $1,000. The games stood: Janowski won q; Showalter 2, drawn 2. A re- turn match will be played next May.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-30
STOCKS

The following Is summary of the transactions the New York Stock Exchange to 2.15 P. NJ:
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
IN JUSTICE no AUDITOR LuFF
From the Dover State sentinel.

From the Dover State Sentinel.
The editor of the State News has
indulged in some remarks about the
office Of the state Auditor OF Accounts.
Has the editor or publisher. or own
er. or any one connected with the
News been treated discourteously by
the State Auditor, or by anybody in
his Office? Does the editor OF the
State News know of anybody who has
not always received courteous treat
ment by the State Auditor? IL not,
why this snarling? The State News
knows that there has never been a
more efficient and conscientious State
officer than Auditor Luff.
The State News knows that Auditor
buf is clean and uncompromisine as
politician, a straight, square, open
fighter for party principles. The
State News knows that the only thing
against State Auditor Luff is that as
County Comptroller he prevented a
good deal OF Democratic crookedness
and graft. He could not prevent il
all, but he did his best, and hence
the enmity of the men who control
the News and other men like them.
And what is the real charge OF the
State News against Auditor luif!
It is simply that some of the common
people have the hardness to so into
the office Of a State official and sit
down. Certainly this is a great crime
in the eyes of the oallow youth who
writes the editorials of the State
News, but the common people will
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
Our Purpose In Mexico
lFrom the New York SUM-

In deciding to send IAN adequate
force in pursuit Of Villa and his
bands. of outlaws the President has
adopted a course for which there are
sanction and precedents. Mr.. Fish.
when Secretary OF State in the sec
ond Grant Administration advised
General Belknap. the secretary of
War. that "an incursion into the ter
ritory of Mexico for the purpose Of
dispensing a band of Indian maraud-
ers is, if necessary. not a violation Of
the law Of nations Mr.. McCrary.
Secretary of War. in the Hayes Ad-
ministration, gave the following in
structions IN June, 1877, to General
w. 7, sherman, at time when bands
OF MeXicans and Indians were raiding
ranches and settlements in Texas:
you will direct General Ord that
in case the lawless incursions con-
tinue he will be at liberty, in the use
OF his own discretion, when i'm pur-
suit Of a band Of the marauders. and
when his troops are either in sight Of
them or upon a fresh trail, to follow
them across the Rio Grand, and to
oyertake and punish them, as we'll as
retake stolen property taken from our
citizens and found in their hands on
the Mexican side OF the line"
Colonel w. NJ Shafter. later Of
Santiago fame, had reported to Gen
eral Ord that it was only by giving
authority TO American troops 10 op-
in
erty could be made secure on the
frontier The following year Secre-
tary of State Evarts, writing on the
same subject to the Hon. John w.
Foster. then Minister to Mexico, said &
'The United States Government
cannot allow marauding bands to es-
tabish themselves upon its borders
With liberty to invade and plunder
United States territory with impun-
ity and then, when pursued. to take
refuge across the Rio Grande under
protection OF the plea Of the integrity
of the soil of the Mexican Republic"
II is to be noted as bearing upon
present conditions in Mexico that at
the time Secretary McCrary instruct
ed General w T. Sherman, President
Diaz had not established his author
IT'S in northern Mexico. It is also
to be noted that Secretary Evarts
while that part Of Mexico was still
turbulent, impressed upon Mr.. Fos-
tor. who by the way was preceptor
in diplomacy to Secretary Lans-
ms. that IN protecting its cit
izuns the United States "is not so
iicitous. II never has been, about the
methods or ways I'm which that pro-
lection shall be accomplished wheth-
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
aTur SICK MAN OF FrROpE.-

ID USsIAN advces to the effect that Turkish and
~ German troops under the command Of German
officers evacuang the Persian city OF Ispahan be-
cause OF the victorious Russian advance.
Events show that no mistake was made by the RUS
sian Government when it transferred Grand Duke
Nicholas and certain members Of his staff to the Cau-
and placed him in command of the forces opera-
ing in the extreme southeastern zone His armies
have defeated and demoralized the Turks and their
German allies in that quarter to such extent that
there are persistent that Turkey is seeking
a separate peace; that revolution in favor OF the
Quadruple Entente is imminent in that country and
that the Germans are experiencing much trouble in
holding Turkey in line with the Central Powers
"The Sick Man OF Europe" is indeed sick at the
present time and the outlook is that he will show no
early signs Of Improvement.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
With The ParaqrapheFs

Probably the quickest way to get in good with a wo-
man to praise her looks And the quickest is TO
praise her cooking.-columbus IS c. State.
Largely because OF droughts in Africa says a news
note the ostrich feather is smaller in quantity and in
feror in grade Likewise, for the same reason the
cocktail in Arkansas.-Arkansas Democrat
thrill every minute seems to have been the exper
fence of the ladies who have been investigating vice i'm
Chicago cabarets. n they publish many Of these
reports they will make Summing fashionable again
Southern Lumberman.
Insurance companies have sense OF humor in spite
of the anti-dscrminaton law. An exchange cites the
case of a man who insured his house at 10 o'clock and
II burned at 4 p. In remitting the company added:
"Why this delay?7-Grand Rapids (Ach) Press.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13

er by formal treaty stipulation or by
informal convention: whether by the
action Of judicial tribunals or that Of
military forces.'
In the announcement given out at
the White House il is said that the
capture Of villa and putting stop
to his forays" will be done lin friend
ly aid of the constituted authorities in
Mexico and with scrupulous respect
for the sovereignty of that repub-
lie" There arc precedents for a
friendly understanding, gentle
mems agreement" between the Car
rama and the American Gov
ernments that win sanction Pres
ident Wilson's course. In the Arthur
Administration there was an agree
ment with Mexico that provided for
the crossing of the frontier by the
armed forces of either country in
pursuit OF hostile Indians" AS late
as June 4, 1896 there was a similar
understanding. But whether General
Carranza approves or not, the use of
American troops for police duty in
northern Mexico has become neces-
sary, whatever the consequences may
be.
In no sense will the punitive eXpe-
dition into Mexico be an act Of war.
II is directed against venOmOus
enemy of the Carranza Government,
which President Wilson has recOg-
nzed. It's purpose is helpful, not hos
tile. No territory is to be occupied,
none is desired. Our flag will simply
be an emblem carried by troops en-
gagged in doing what the Carranza
Government wants done but has been
impotent to do. NO one but villa and
his fellow outlaws need fear the sol
der police who wear the American
uniform-As- matter of fact. they
will be a protection to peaceful Mex
leans. who will often be glad to
share their rations, for famine is now
the fate Of the poems
In a somewhat similar case. when
Mexico proved unable to protect
/ American citizens on the frontier. Mr.
/ Forsyth. who was Secretary of State
said december 10, 1886: "To make
war upon Mexico for this involun-
/ tary failure 10 comply with her obli-
cations would he equivalent to an at
tempt TO convert her misfOrtunes in
20 crimes--her inability into guilt
The United States has no intention
nor can be accused of making war
upon the Mexican people when troops
are ordered across the border to cap
ture the outlaws who have provoked
punitive measures by invading Amer
/ ican soil and committing dastardly
crimes.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Who hearken to the gods the gods give ear.-Homer.
.-s--:--.
lie makes no friend who never made a foe.-Tenny-
.-.-.-:
peheNe II to be true that Dreams the true In
terpreters OF Inclinatons; but there is Art re-
quired to sort and understand observation-disclosures
:-:-.-.
He that is proud of the rustling of his silks like
madman, laughs at the rafting of his fetters For
indeed Clothes ought 10 be remembrancers of our
lost innocency.-Fuller.
.-:-.-:
Blessings light on him who first invented this same
sieepi II covers man all over thoughts and all like
cloak lt is meat for the hungry drink for the thirsty
heat for the cold and cold for the hot It is the cur
rent coin that purchase al the pleasures of the world
cheap and the balance that sets the king and the
shepherd the fool and the wise man eyen.-cer-
Vantes.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13

NEWARk'S NEEDS.
From the Newark Post.
What does Newark need to make
the town model one. Several
suggestions have been made that
would help make our town model
one i'm every sense. In one instance,
several of our streets need the atten-
tion of road builders. and we UNDER
stand Town Council intends to put
all streets in good order as fast as
practicable. This would add beauty 10
the places that are not pleasing to the
eye now.
II has been suggested that gas
would add much TO the comfort of
housewives and comfort to many
homes. But at present to introduce
gas here would be a heavy cost-to
our town. and the project may he
turned down.
A rest room for visitors to our town
would prove a great comfort TO those
who visit us Would this add any
thing to make our town on the model
list? We think so.
Then we should have a park. II
need not have thousand acres 10
make it a park. modest place,
for the accommodation of the people
during the warm weather, would be
a. pleasing feature.
Others may have suggestions to
make. which we would be glad TO
publish. We believe the Civic Conn
mittee are framing plans to im=
prove the waste places of our town.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13

Before an Insurance Company will
lake a risk on your life the examining
physician will test the urine and report
whether you are a good risk. When
your kidneys get sluggish and clog,
you suffer from backache, sick-head-
ache, dizzy spells, or the twinges and
pains of lumbago, rheumatism and
gout. The urine is often cloudy, full
OF sediment; channels often get sore
and sleep is disturbed two or three
times a night. This is the time you
should consult some physician of wide
experience-such as DR.. Pierce, of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, n. Y. Send him 10c. for large
trial package of his new discovery -
UAnuric." Write him your symptoms
and send sample of urine for test.
Experience has taught DIR. Pierce that
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
HENRY GAssAMAY DAYIs.

rTNIIE death OF Henry Gassaway Davis Of West Vir-
eino, a unique figure from American
political life.
He served his state in the United States Senate
and in 1904 was the Democratic candidate for Vice
President He suffered the misfortune of being the
running-mate of Alton b. Parker, Of New York who
was sgnaly defeated by Theodore Roosevelt Mr..
Davis was % years old when he died One of the OBJ
iecons raised against him on the Democratic side in
1904 was that he so old at that time that II
elected. he probably would die before his term had
ended
Notwithstanding those sinister predictions he lived
through the terms Of Roosevelt and Taft and almost
through the term Of Wilson.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13
NEW CASTLES RARY SHOW.

II EARIN cooperation is due to Mrs Selden S
A Deemer and those who associated with her
N 'ne promotion and management of the New Castle
baoy SHOW upon the success that featured that exhi-
Diiion To make il they were compelled TO
contend with and overcome many difficulties including
the prevalence in that community Of whoopne cough
nnmps and measles. Despite those drawbacks they
succeeded, with the Of New Castle parents
IN having sixty babies on show and in selecting three
)f them to receive the prizes.
II pleasing public function that cannot fail TO
do the community good in diversity OF ways espec-
ally in the conservation OF child life Other Delaware
towns might emulate. with benefit the action Of our
municipal neghbor the Delaware.
Evening journal., 1916-03-13

Spanish Spectators in wheat have suffered severe
shock Alarmed by the disorder caused by the con-
stanty increasing of living the Spanish Govern
mont has seized all stocks of wheat in that country
and announced It's purpose sell the grain to consum-
ers at fair prices. other regulations to protect the
people against spectators in foodstufs also will be
put into effect There had been so many outbreaks
among the people that the quite naturally
became alarmed and decided to apply the remedy
needed