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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

committee and himself, Dr. Harry L. Williams, coach of the University of Minnesota football team, said:
 Tt is not too much to say that the present rules have given us the best game of football that we have ever had and it is to be hoped that the rules will be allowed to remain about as they are"
 Favorable reports were also read on track athletics. basketball and swim ming.
 pr. Roger I. Lee of Harvard dis scussed the so-ca1led athletic heart" -contending that there was no such thing, and that it was a pastime to blame all heart abnormalities, if possi- ble. on athletics.
 The delegates passed resolution which was in effect was request that the Russell Sage Foundation to help in the fight being made for better morale in college athletics. Another resolution passed berated the commer- cialization of intercollegiate athletics particularly basketball and football notably in Ohio.
 The football rules committee appoint ed by the delegates was: F. W. Moore Harvard: Walter Camp, Yale: P. H Davis, Princeton; Carl Williams Pennsylvania; Paul J. Dashiel, Maya Academy; A. H. Parke. Cornell; E. H Hall, Dartmouth: A1onzo A. Stagg Chicago; H. L. Williams, Minnesota J. A. Babbitt, Haverford; Lieutenant Franke, West Point: c. w Savage Oberlin; T. c. Williams. Iowa State; W. A. Lambert, University of Vir- ginia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Physical Preparedness for Colleges
Resolution Adopted the Meeting the National Collegiate Association Convention Defines Amateur Athlete Major Pierce Endorses Compulsory Physical Training in Institutions of Learning

Johns Hopkins university; Prof. H. G. Buchanan, University of Tennessee;i c. D. Coons, Denison university; George " Bryant, Coe college; w. L. Driver, Texas A. and M.; H. c. Parmelee. Col orado School of Mines, and pr. A. W. Browne, Oregon Horticultural college.
 Compulsory Physical Training. Major Pierce, in his address on Col lege Athletics as Related to National Preparedness, said in part:
 Compulsory physical training should be introduced into all our institutions of learning. I mean by this not a course of training that is confined to any particular class in these institu- tiOnS, nod to a certain specified num- Der of periods that may be covered in very short time, but a course that extends throughout the entire curricu- lum and is serious enough to be rated among the most important subjects taught. Here, in my opinion, is a very favorable field for the National Collegiate Athletic association, a field that can be controlled and made profit able because it comes under the iuris- diction of the faculties.
 How necessary such a step has be- come was made very apparent to me at Plattsburgh last summer, where I had charge of 3,2O0 college students. The sight those young men presented when stripped for work was, to use the expression of an army officer of very high rank, pathetic and spoke volumes of the startling ineffieiency of the methods employed in our colleges to train the bodies of our students. if any are employed at all. That this side of the training of our young men has been very much neglected by those to whom their education has been en- trusted has long been known. That it had been neglected to the extent ex- od hxy hn ,t-4i ing under my observation at Platts- burgh was, however, a revelation. And yet these young men were drawn from institutions that rank athletically-if turning out successful teams be con- sidered criterion-second to none.'' Football, Track, Basketball and Swim
 ming.
 Summarizing joint report made by Chairman B. K. Hall, football rules
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

New York, Dec. 2s-A resolution endorsing physical preparedness in the cause of national defense was adopted today by the National Collegiate asso- citation. It was a substitute for one proposed by the conference committee on national preparedness and was re- ported by a committee composed of Prof. H. A. Farr of Yale and George w. Ehler, of Madison, Wis. The res- olution follows:
 Resolved, That this conxvntion calls upon all affiliated persons to give their entire support to the cause of the na- tional defense to the end that the na- tion shall be assured of immunity from invasion and that all members be urged to emphasize the necessity of physical preparedness on the part of each individual"
 Amateur Athlete Defined.
 An amateur athlete was decided by the convention to be lone who par ticipates in competitive physical sports only for the pleasure and the physical, mental, moral and social benefits di- rectly derived therefrom," as suggest ed sby the Athletic Research society. The vote on this question was 24 to Il.
 For the first time in the history of the association delegates were present from all the districts today. They
 
 the United States. including the Rocky mountain country. the Pacific coast and the south, representing more than 200 colleges, demonstrating the na- tional character of the organization.
 Dean Le Baron R. Briggs of liar vard who presided, refused to accept another term as president of the as- sociation, and Major Palmer E. Pierce, war college, Washington, D. C., a for mer president, was again elected to that office by a unanimous vote. Prof. Samuel w. Beyer, Iowa State college, was elected vice president and Frank w. Nicholson, Wesleyan university, was e-elected secretary treasurer. The districts were increased from eight to nine, and the following representatives of these districts wer eelected as the executive committee:
 Prof C. L.. Maxcy, Williams col lege; Prof. Erastus Palmer, College City of New York; R. T. Abercrombie,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
EVERY ABLE-BODIED MALE
 LIABLE FOR N. G. SERVICE
Between the Ages of IS and 45-Cir- cular Issued by War Department.

Washing.e1, Dec. 2S.-Every able bodied ma. citizen of the United States between the ages of IS and 45 is held liable for service in the na- tional guard, in war time, without further act of congress, by war de- partment regulations for the govern ment of the guard issued under the national defense act. In circular prepared nearly two months ago but made public only today, the militia bureau directs that where a national guard regiment is called out for war service, a reserve training battaliCJ to fill vacancies at the front shall be or ganlzed out of the national guard re- serve and by voluntary enlistment.
 If for any reason" the order con- tinues, there shall not be enough re- servists or enough voluntary enlist mentS to organize or to keep the re- serve battalions at prescribed strength, a sufficient number of the unorgan1Zed militia shall be drafted L- the pres ident to maintain such battalion or other lesser reserve unit at the pre- scribed strength"
 The language follows closely that of the national defense act, in which the unorganized militia is defined as in cluding every able-bodied male citi- zen within the prescribed age limit or those wAo have declared their in tention Of becoming citizens.
 The national guard regulations, which will be amplifed in great de- tail later, also strike at the problem of dependent families of soldiers which has cost the government sev- eral millions of dollars already through the border mobilization. Re cruiting officers for the national guard are directed to discourage the enlist ment of married men or those with others dependent Epon them. Such persons are to be accepted only for reasons in the public interest. men who wish to become officers beirg the only class specifically excepted.
 The regulations provide that no of ficer of the guard Hereafter shall be recognized as such under the defence act unless he shall have subscribed to an oath binding him to obey the or ders of the president and of the gov ernor of his state. Appointments will be made on recommendation to the secretary tof war from governors or the commanding officers of state or territorial unit sof the guard and af- ter proper physical and mental exam ination by boards of officers. Pro motions will be handled in the same way and any officer who fails in the examination as to his professional ability cannot come up for re-exami- nation within a year.
 After three years active service, or when the organizations are disband- ed, national guard officers may mass into the national guard reserve.
 The reserve is to remain an unor- ganized body in peace times except for temporary purposes. It will be composed of men who have served
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
O'BOYLE SPRUNG SURPRISE
 AT INDOOR TENNIS MEET
Binzen, Playing Though Champion Beat Nichols of Curtis Hiqh School.

New York. Dec. 2S.-The playing of H. B. O'Boyle of Georgetown universi- ty, proved a surprise in the national junior indoor tennis championship tournament here today. Driving to deep court at a swift pace, O'Boyle beat Willard Botsford, Columbia, "A. 6-4. The other important winners as the field narrowed to the round before the semi-f1na1s were:
 H. L. Bowman. New York A. C., beat c. Warner. Lehigh University, G. l, 6-3. E. H. Hendrickson, Amherst, beat E. Bowling. Newton H. S., 6-4, 6-2; E. H. Binzen, Fordham, the play ing-through champion, beat D. L.. Nichols, Curtis H. S., 6-3. 6-3; F. W. Hopkins, Yale, beat I. W. Raymond, Columbia, 6-2, 6-1
 Four pairs reached the semi-finals of the doubles. F. W. Hopkins and P. L. Hopkins Yale, beat M. A. Tay- low and W. H. Barnes, Fordham, 6-3, 6-3; W Botsford and RA B. Haines, Columbia, beat H. W. Haldenstein and M. Cutler. New York. 7-5, 1O-s: F. Dornheim and D. R. Blankarn, Phila- delphia. beat D. Donaldson and F. A. Middieditch, Princeton, GA, 4-6. 6-2; E. H. Binzen and B. H. Letson. Ford ham and New York, beat H. A. Tay- Tor and H. L. Bowman, New York A . C., 6-2, GA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DEPRESSED
Extreme Recessions Ran From Three
 to Ten Points.

New York, Dec 2S.-With interna- tional affairs-the German peace pro- posals and the Mexican situation again looming large on the financial horizon, the stock market today ex- perienced another depression in prices. Speculative favorites, particularly those which suffered most in the re- cent severe reversalS. were again sin gled out by the short interest, pro- voking fresh liquidation.
 Extreme recessions ran from 3 to 10 points in these groups, with here close. A few actual gains were scored in shares more or less exempt from professional pressure and rails for the most part yielded only mod erately.
 The market difference between to- days operations and those of recent sessions was the smaller volume of offerings, total sales aggregating bare ly one million shares, against the D. 000,000 to 3,000,000 share turnover in the turbulent days of last week.
 Prices were heavy at the start, but made their greatest declines after the pu blication on Wall street news tick CTS of what purported to be a second note from Germany. which was re- garded as bearing adversely on the peace situation. Although this com munication proved to be a delayed tOr6caSL or the Berlin note or the ear ly week, the market failed to recover except in the case of isolated special ties. The sharp declines that follow ed were concurrent with heavy sell ing of Mexicans causing renewed ap- prehenSicn in that quarter.
 War and semi-war stocks were again the center of the general move ment which soon took in shares of all descriptions. U. S. Steel was in free supply at a gross loss of 3-S points with virtually no recovery, and allied stocks broke 3 to points. with 14 for Gulf States Steel. to for Pe- troleums, Coppers and Sugars, and about as much for other specialties whose course has always been guided by the munitions and equipments.
 There were some confusing cross currents, notably in shipping shares, Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies show ing an evtreme loss of over points, while Mercantile Marines were actual ly strong.
 Weakness extended to the bond list, with a new low record for Anglo French 5's at 92 1-2 and a five point break in Chile copper 7's. Industrial bonds also made concessions in keep ing with stocks. Total sales. (par value) amounted to $4,035,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
NAT. COMM. ALLOWS CLAIM
 OF NEW ORLEANS CLUB
Claim of $1.629 Against Charles Frank Former Scout For CieveIand-Debt Contracted By Frank of a Personal Nature.

Cincinnati O.. Dec. 2S.-The Nation al Base6all Commission today allow ed cls/1 made by President A. J. Heinemann of the New Orleans base ball club against Charles Frank, formerly employed as scout by the Cleveland club and now president of the Att nta club. for $1,629. Attorneys represented Frank denied the jurisdic- tion of the commission in the case owing to the debt being of a person. al nature. The attorneys also claim ed that Frank admitted having con- tracted the debt but that he had com promised it for a lesser amount ac- >cording to the cimmission's finding.
 The commission ruled, however. that it had uniformly exercised Jurisdiction in the adjustment of official oblirations between parties connected with the major leagues. The finding then goes on to hold that the compromise was ahrogated through the fact that one of it's conditions was not fulfilled by MT Frank.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

In the 1000-yard run for the Mo Aleenan trophy in the New York Irish American A. c. games. Jan 13, Johnny Overton, Earl Eby, Joe Higgins, Homer Baker and Dave Caldwell are to com- pete. This brings together one of the classiest fields that ever competed over the distance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

three years in active organizations and whose enlistment contracts will require them to serve three more in the reserve unless they prefer active service. They will hold the same rank in the reserve that they held at the time of furlough from active ser vice. except that when drafted into the federal service they will report in the grade of private
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Penn Wins Chess Tourney.

New York, Dec. 28.-The University of Pennsylvania again won the cham pionship of the Triangular Chess league in the annual turnament which ended here today, defeating Cornell and the College of the City of New York The final score was:
 Pennsylvania, won, lost; City College, 4 won, lost; Cornell, won, lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
STORE AND FACTORY LEAGUE.
Retail Clerks Take Three From J. B.
 Martin Five-H. and A. Drop Two
 to the Mechanics-SeIlas Hiuh Man,

In the Store and Factory league the Retail Clerks took three straight from the J. B. Martin Five Thursday even ing at the Eetna alleys. SelIas was high man with a total of 327 The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Recently they were offering to that Oregon would defeat Pennsylva- nia in the East vs. West football game .t Pasadena, Cal, New Years day The long trip of the Quakers and the strength that the Oregonians have shown all season have made the Westerners favorites for the game
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

It didn't take Les Dacy long to con- tract the American coin grabbing habit from the manner in which he is throw game.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
MONEY.

New York. Dec 2s.-Call money steady; high 3; low 1-2: ruling rate 3; last loan 8; closing bid ? 1-2: of fered at 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
COTTON.

New York, Dec. 2s-Cotton futures closed easy. January 170s; March I7S4; May 1762; July 1764; October 1912.
 Spot quiet; middling TAO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

the Chicago Nationals on their spring training trip to Pasadena. Cal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

If the Easter.l ieague is to have an eight club circuit why not decide on the eight clubs?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
SPORTING NOTES.

Les Dacy is sure sparlkler on his side of the pond. The question now arises as to how much Dacy will sparkle when he gets into action in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

On New Years afternoon Battling Levinsky will try Gunboat Smith in a 10-round no-decisioner in Brooklyn. Gunboat is getting almost as popular as he was once.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Charles Chick Evans. Jr., national amateur and open golf champion. is going to accompany the members of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
NORWICH FAMILY MARKET
Fruit. and Vegetables.

Catawba Grapes,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-24
JUNEAU COUPLE RETURN AFTER WEDDING BELOW;
 WILL MAKE HOME HERE

Mir. and Mrs. Harley J. Turner re- turned to Juneau yesterday after noon on the Admiral Farragut. Mr.. Turner is well known in Juneau being chief accountant of the B. M. Behrends Co. Mrs. Turner was for merly one of the popular nurses at St. Ann Hospital They were mar ried in Tacoma on June A.
 The Tacoma Ledger of last Sun day contains the following wedding account:
 Jaeques-Turner
 On Wednesday morning. June IA, the Church of the Visitation was the scene of pretty wedding The principals were Miss Myrtle F. Jacques of Tacoma and Harley J. Turner Of Juneau. Alaska. The bride was attended by Miss Theresa Grant of Seattle and Dr. James A. La Casa of Tacoma supported the groom. Rev. Father Justin, pastor Of the Church of Visitation, officiated at the marriage and the nuptial mass following.
 The bride was charming in a gown or Wullt MtooullHtf bttA bNNNN NAePN and lace. She wore large white picture hat and carried shower boquet or white and pink rosebuds and lilies of the valley Her attend ant. Miss Grant, was prettily gowned in yellow chiffon and wore black and yellow hat and carried an i'm. mense boquet of white carnations A few intimate friends attended the ceremony. which was followed by a breakfast at the Olympus Inn The guests at the breakfast were Mrs. Julia Turner. of Juneau, Alaska, mother ot the groom; Mr. and Mrs, J E. Kenna. the bride and groom and the attendants, Rev. Father Ed ward H. Brown. former pastor of the Church of Nativity of Juneau an intimate friend of the groom and his mother, gave the breakfast bles sing. After a short honeymoon in Seattle. MT and Mrs. Turner will leave for their home in Juneau, Al. aska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-24
AGRICULTURAL REPORTS
 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED

Emery Valentine has received a large number of the government year books for distribution This is complete report of the department of agriculture of the United States and Is a valuable publication for any rancher to study and have on file for The books will be given to all who call for them by Mir Val entine
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-24
HUMBOLDT ARRIVES.

The steamer Humboldt arrived from the south last night with the anxiously awaited supply of green vegetables and perlshables. The Humboldt brought 45 tons of freight for Juneau. the majority of it being vegetables and food stuffs. The ar rivals on the Humboldt were J. R. Linsley and Max Smith The Hum boldt had 23 round trip tourists on board She will sail south at two o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-24

TOday's News TOday-In Empire.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-07
ITEMS FROM WILLIF0RD
Superintendent Of The Gravel Plant
Breaks Leg A Few Days Ago.

Land seekers continue to come
in, and the Ozark Land Co. is max
ing some sales.
Grandma King, one of the oldest
residents of this section, was taken
ill Saturday night and for a time
was quite sick. However, she is
improved now.
The primary election passed OFT
very quietly here, which fact is ac-
counted for by some because OF a
late ruling that will not allow the
express company to deliver booze
on election day.
The only candidate from this
township in the county races, Geo.
NJ. Booth for assessor, failed to re-
ceive the nomination, but that was
no fault of Jackson township. We
believe that Mr.. Booth will be to
reckon with in the future for polit-
ical office, because he made a clean,
honorable race this time
The school board has elected
teachers for the Williford school for
the next term. M. A. Kellett is
principal, with Bartas Horn of Cave
City and Miss Vereie Garner OF this
place as assistants. c, W. Aldridge,
who has so successfully filled the
principalship for the past three
terms, did not apply for the posi-
ton again. We believe Mr. AID
ridge intends to become a limb OF
the law" in the near future.
II. McCourt, superintendent OF
the gravel plant at this place, hap
Sharp County record., 1916-04-07

pened to a serious accident one day
last week, when his leg was broken
and his ankle put out Of place. The
accident occurred while he was as
sisting in moving some heavy steel
rails. 1t was suggested to Mr.. Nc
Court that he be taken to hospital
for medical attention, but he pro-
tested, saying he was hurt in Wilt
ford and that he would be treated
in Williford. So his limb was at
tended to by local physicians, is do
ing well, and we predict the patient
will soon be out again. In the
meantime his son, Everett, will look
after the business of the gravel
plant.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-07
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with local applications as they can
not reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
AMI acts directly upon the blood
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Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years
and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed Of the best tonic known,
combined with the best blood puri-
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surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in cur
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free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
Sharp County record., 1916-04-07
HAPPENINGS AT ASH FLAT
Good Woman Receives Burns Which
Result In Her Death.

Everything is on the quiet since
the primary election, and all the
people seem to have settled down
to work.
Oscar Murphy has purchased the
old Isaac Richie property, and Is
preparing for the erection of ne"
residence there.
C. D. Richie, Marcus Heath and
John Orr went to Evening Shade
Monday to attend the democratic
county convention.
Dan Raglan of Oklahoma City was
here one day this week, going to
Sidney for a visit with his father
Rev. j. D. Raglan, who is on the sick
list
A little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamp
Sheppard died Monday and was
buried at the Ash Flat cemetery
Tuesday. The relatives have the
sympathy of many friends.
Our old friend C. J. Wilson of
Williford was here Monday on his
way to Evening Shade to visit rela-
tives and friends. We were glad to
see him looking hale and hearty.
John Turner has sold his resi-
dence property here to Isaac Wiles.
Mr.. Wiles has been in the mercan-
tile business at Climax, but will
! move his stock of goods here and
enter into business with H. P. Braw-
ley, one of our merchants.
S.P. Turner and wife of Hardy
spent short time with Ash Flat
friends Tuesday while en- route
home from near Evening Shade,
where they spent few days with
the family of j. R. Ray. Mrs. Turn
er and Mrs. Ray are sisters.
Several people from this COM
munity went to the Camp Ground
cemetery, six miles south Of here,
Tuesday to attend the burial of
! c. C. Kissinger. Mr.. Kissinger had
many friends in this community
who deeply regret his DEATH
Richwoods township is not near