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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS BROAD.
Metal Shares Assumed Commanding
 Position in the Dealings.

New York, Feb. 10.-Metal shares assumed a commanding position in to- days broad market, a majority of the better known coppers, including Utah, by. selling at highest prices in their history. Anaconda led that group in point of activity, but failed to equal Is high quotation of the preceding month. The upward swing in metals followed a further sharp advance in the price of the metal abroad.
 Among the other active issues were United States Steel, which added a substantial fraction to yesterdays ad- vance, only to yield later on selling of public Iron. American Car, New York Air Brake, Railway Steel Spring and kindred stocks were firm to strong at times, but shares with Mexican inter ests were heavy, Mexican Petroleum, Texas Company and American Smelt- ing being under constant restraint.
 There were some spectacular gains in few specialties and utilities, Gen eral Motors rising 25 3-4 to 476, United Fruit 6 S-4 to 14S 3-4, South Porto Rico Sugar to 162, American Coal Products 3-4 to 153 1-2, and Mackay Companies 1-2 to 91
 Rails Jagged in the early dealings, but came forward later under lead of Canadian Pacific, which made an ex- treme gain of IA to 176. New York Centraps very favorable statement of earnings for December and the year 1915 gave further impetus to standard shares. but the advance in these is- sues was met by free offerings, caus- ing some irregularity at the close. To- tai sales amounted to 725,000 shares.
 United States SteePs tonnage report for January showed only a nominal increase, But put the total of thrilled orders within close range of the rec ord for over five years. It is generally believed that the thrilled orders would have been without a parallel but for the fact that the steel corporation has about reached the maximum of ca pacity for months to come, causing re- lection of much new business.
 Further light on the steel conditions was afforded by the Lackawanna Steel Companys annual report, wherein the 1914 deficit was replaced by a balance of almost S4,000,00
 New York Central made a net gain of $2,429,000 for December and about $19, 800 900 for the year 1915, owing largely to a marked reduction in cost of operation.
 The Bank of England reported an- other appreciable gain in its gold hold ings and a moderate strengthening of its liability reserves.
 Bonds were firm, with further ac- ttvity in Anglo French fves at a slight recovery from yesterdays low quota ton. Total sales of bonds, par value, aggregated $3,745, ,00o.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
SELECTED TO REFEREE
 wLLARD-MORAN FIGHT
Was Alternate Referee for the John-
 -Jeffries Battle,

New York, Feb. 10.-Charley White of this city was today selected to ref cree the ten round bout between Jess Willard and Frank Moran on March 8, The choice was made by the toss of a coin after the managers of the two heavyweights had eliminated the names of all the proposed referees except White and Jack SkelIy,
 White has a record as referee ex- tending over many years. He offfciat- ed as the third man in the ring at number of the championship battles in various classes in this state during the Horton boxing period. He was also alternate referee for Tex Rickard, the promoter of the coming contest, at Reno, New, when Jack Johnson won the heavyweight title from Jim Jef- fries, July f. 1910
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
REAL BASEBALL GAMES THIS YEAR.
Number of Local Men and Manager John Beno of Taftve Club Have Option Grounds-Best Players in East ern Connecticut, With Other Stars, Will be Seen in Lineup-Grandstand to be Erected on Grounds.

wilIimantic fans were anxious to see these teams come together. Just look back at the score of Tuesday, January IS and see what happended to the cream of the Emeralds, Higgins, Chappell and Lewis with two better guards than the Emeralds possess, LHeureux and Blake of Jewett City. They massed the enormous amount of 1-2 points while the poor, weak Taftville five only scored 16 baskets, that shows why the Emeralds wish to cancel.
 True enough the Emeralds took the measure of my team at the opening of the season but that was before the team had had any practice. But if Manager Mccarthy thinks the Em- eralds can do the same now, just let him accept my challenge, which is for real money that will show the Willimantic fans what a real team looks like. My offer Is for the regular Emeralds and Taftville lineups, best two out of three for any amount from $25 to s100. with a neutral referee.
 Signed
 Manager A. J. ROY
 Taftville Basketball Team.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
MANAGER ROY COMMENTS
 ON EMERALD SITUATION
Claims WilIimntic Five Have Fear of
 TaftviIIe Quintette.

The Taftville basketball fans are very much aroused over the actions of the Emeralds of Willimantic in can ceiling the series of games arranged and unless the Thread City manage ment does not offer any better ex- cuse than it has, the sporting public will take it for granted that the Elm eralds are afraid of the Taftville five. In letter to the Sporting Editor Manager Roy of the Taftville team makes the following comment:
 Sporting Editor: Manager McCar- thy's answer to my challenge is some surprise to me, I must say. Only Tuesday, Feb. 1, he came to Taftville purposely to arrange the series he has just cancelled and said that he knew that Taftville was the best drawing card in Estern Connecticut and the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
BROOKLYN CLUB GETS
 CATCHER "cHIEF" MEYERS Waivers Had Been Asked and su-
 perbas Won the Draw.

New York. Feb 1O-The Brooklyn National league baseball team today secured Catcher Chief Meyers from the New York Giants. Manager Mo Gray recently asked waivers on the Indian backstop and all clubs drew lots for the players services, accord ing to the National League rules and Brooklyn won the draw.
 The latter thus becomes automati- cally the property of the Superbas, up on the payment of the waiver price oi $500, to the Giants. Meyers contract with the New York club has another year to run at a salary said to be between s6.000 and s7,500. Officials of the Brooklyn club said today that the matter of a new contract would be discussed with Meyers later.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
koNETcHY BOUGHT
 BY BRAVES CHIEF.
Boston and Cincinnati Teams eGt Six Federal PIayers-Sbort Meeting of the League.

Tie Boston and Cincinnati clubs of the National league bought half dozen players from the Federal league at the league meeting at the Waldorf Astoria, in New York Wednesday. Boston made the best haul inlanding Ed. Konetchy, the first baseman and Frank Allen and Baron Knetzer. two pitchers who jumped the Brooklyn club to play with the Federal league.
 President Percy D. Haughton of the Braves paid $1s.ooo for the three play CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
U. OF M. ATHLETES ARE
 STRICTLY FOR AMATEURIsM
First Step Taken on What Is Expect ed to be a Country wide Movement

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 10.-The University of Minnesota football team >andidates of 1916 voluntarily went on record against any infractions of the rule of amateurism and adopted the honor system for Minnesota foot ball players at a dinner last night, 1t became known today, thus taking the first step in what is expected to be a countrywide movement to solve the summer baseball problem
 The dinner was attended by coach es, alumni football stars and candf- dates for this years team. The stu dents pledged themselves to refrain from committing 'any act which is forbidden by the eligibility rules of the western conference" and to main tain their amateur standing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
EDDIE Mckay ELIGIBLE
 FOR TRINITY CAPTAIN
Former N. r. A. Star Great Asss. to
 the Infleid.

When the Trinity College baseball team trots onto the diamond to play Its first game of the season, it win be other than Dennis A. Gillooly, the crack third sacker who has twice se- lected to lead the team. Gillooly was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
FAVoRs HONOR RULE.
Chicago and Northwestern Universities Urge Adoption of Amateur Football Rule.

Chicago, Feb. o.-Representatives of the University of Chicago and Northwestern university today ex- pressed themselves as heartily in fa- vor of the honor system adopted by the University of Minnesota for the enforcement of the amateur rule in football and other college sports and urged that the plan be adopted by every member of the Big Nine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
Newark Franchise Not Sold.

New York, Feb. 10.-President Bar row of the International League said that the Newark, N. U., franchise had not been hold. He asserted, how ever, that he had received offers from three different persons, each of whom was willing to pay $25,o00, the price asked.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
ELKs AND OWLS WIN
In FraternaI Duel<pin League-Owls
 Hold the Lead.

The Elks and the Owls pulled through Thursday evenings play in the Fraternal Bowling league with clean slates at the Aetna alleys. The Owls now lead the league with the Elks one game behind, the K. of c. third and the Moose last.
 Bruckner of the Owls captured high honors of the evening with 117 and Bibeault of the Moose rolled high individual score of 319. The results f011Ow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

Schuyler P. Britton, owner of the St. Louis National league club. has be- come unique among his brother mag mates by being the only one hatly to declare that he will not allow his manager, Miller Huggins, to sign any of the Federal league jumpers. Ad- vice of manager and friends has fail- ed to swerve him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

Norwich, Conn. will meet in the City Hali Building. in said Town. each day, Sundays excepted, from Feb. 1st to litten to appeals from the d3tngs of the Assessors, and to transact any other business proper to be done at said meetings.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn. Jan 2oth. 1916.
 ANSEL A. BECKwITH,
 FRED c. PROTHERO,
 THOMAS J. KIRBY,
 Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
Azevedo Knocked Out MeManu,.

New London, Conn.,, Feb. 10.-Joe Azevedo of California knocked out Frankie McManus of Toledo. O., in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout here tonight. They fought as hghtweights
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
HARVARD STAR DEFEATED
 BY PAUL P. GooLD
fn National Indoor Lawn Tennis
 Championship Tournament.


 Championship Tournament. New York, Feb. 10.-Robert Tunis, the Harvard player, who holds the White Mountain title, was defeated by Paul F. Goold in the opening garna of the naional indoor lawn tennig cham pionshtp tournament here tonight, The score was 6-4. 6-3.
 In +ae ether iGanozraus couteGsa, c. J. Frost defeated E. Waller Robin sen, tS.2 6-1, sbiss Sseo1gs o. Wag. ner, of Buffalo, beat Easee Johnson, 6-1, 6-S.
 R. Land.As Narray. tho Californian, Leonard R.Aerrasr of Princeton; A. H, CouDS Orse 9s1nas the Austrian, tuned up taEs. etS5kHS Gsa tnA courts today. Murray wi1l Sleet R s;. Shafer, the Pr3ncstont-Sssa2ryMG2h osay,r. Saturday paorDinS.
 The draw Of s4 csrE42es1tcEH will be reduced to 16 survivors, by the Lnasch- es of Saturday, The ds1bies vy4n be drawn Saturday night Co begin Mon- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
COTTON,

New York, Feb. 10.-Cotton futures closed steady. March 12.o4, May 1225, July 12.99, October .1244, December 12.54. Spot quiet; middlng 12.15.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
Murphy Refuses Offer.

Danny Murphy who has received an offer to manage the Wheeling, West Virginia team has decided not to &C., cept the managership.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
IntereoIIeaiate Basketball.

The standing in the Intercollegiate Basketball league was not materially affected by the game Wednesday ex- cept that Dartmouth, instead of being tied for the last place moves into fourth.
 The teams stand as follows.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
MON EY.

New York, Feb. 10. - Call money steady; high ?; low 3-4; ruling rate 2; last loan 2: closing bid 1 3-4; of fered at ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
H. T. BREWER PURCHASES
 WORCESTER FRANCHISE
T. J. Lynch Former National League Leader Will be Invited to be Presi- dent.

New York, Feb. 1o.-Hiram T. Brewer, former secretary to President Gilmore of the Federal League, to- day purchased the Worcester fran chise in the New England League from Peter McHale, John H. Donnell and Jesse Burkett The purchase price is said to have been $10,OO0.
 When the merger of the New Eng land League and the Eastern Associ- ation is completed, 1t was reported to- day, Thomas J. Lynch of New Britain, Conn.,, will be invited to act as pres ident. MT. Lynch was at one time president of the National League
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

George Whitted has come to terms with the Phillies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
HOTEL LENox

6OYLSTON AND EXETER STREETS
 SION One block from Copley Sq. and Public Library. Convenient to Shopping and Theatre District. All Outside Rooms. Excellent Cuisine.
 Single Rooms g, with Bath 2.5o andup Double &2.5o, !" S3.5o |" Good Garages -2 minutes walk)
 L. C. PRIOR, MANAGER Two minutes from Back Bay Station
 Ten minutes from North Station
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
COAL AND LUMBER

ofTee-eor. Market and ShetueE>et Sta.
 Telephone 463-12
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The teams stand as foll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17
Coroner Places No
 Blame For Death of George Grady

Coroner John J. Phelan will find no criminal responsibility in the de~th of George Grady of 525 Water street. who was run over May by an autonobil driven by Rev. Henry Haversham, rector of the Episcopal church of Monroe. Grady's case is one of the most peculiar with which the coroner has ever had to deal. The man ran across Fairfield avenue near Water street as the car which MT Haversham was learning to drive was approaehing the crossing According to witnesses, Grady crossed and re- crossed the street in front of the au- tornobile before he was struck.
 Grady was three times cut of the danger zone. MT. HaVerShann was driving slowly and bringing the ear to a stop in obedience to a signal from Traffic Officer Daniel Poland when Grady ran diffectly in front of the car again.
 He suffered a broken left rib and nneunonia developed after he had been taken to St. Vincent's hospital Robert Bennett, an engineer employ ed on the new Stratford avenue bridge, was before the coroner today and corroborated the stories of other witnesses regarding the actions of Grady. before MT. Haversham ran him down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17
STATE MEDICAL
 SOCIETY BEGINS ;. IT'S CONVENTION
eeontinued from Page l.1

At the conclusion of the council nneeting, a meeting was held of the house delegates composed of Drs. Eharles C. Beach, Charles E. Taft. bury, Harry R. Sharpe, Harold S. Backus, Everett J. Mcknight, Hart ford county; W. B. Hartshorn, F. W. Wright, F. w. Wheeler, A G. Nadler, e. ". Comfort E. w Goodenough, W. d. Barber, W 1T. Grove, F. N. Loo Jennings. John C. Stanton, New Lon don county; F. H. Coops, F. H. Barnes, George E. Noxon, F. I. Net tleton, J. R. Topping, W. S. Randall, Fairfield county; Robert O. Paine, 1zeorge M. Burroughs, Windham coun- ty; Robert Hazea, Frank H. Lee, Litchfield county; Arthur B. Coleburn, kate c, Mead, AGiddlesex county; Don Rld L. Ross, Holland county.
 They met in the assembly room to officially open the business session. The report of the president of the or ganization, pr. Max MaiIhouse of New Haven, was followed by that of the secrekary. pr Marvin MGR. Scar Through.
 The scientific program of the con- vention was opened at o'clock by Dr. Eugene M Blake of New Haven, who addressed the assembIage on 'sThes Prevention of Blindness in Infancy and CI1iIdhood.'' Dr. Henry is. Miles Of this city opened the dis Icussion on this lecture.
 Dr. George BIumer of Yale Univer- Isfty was the second speaker, his sub- lject being, What Attitude Should the EPhysician Take Toward Sickness In Fsurance?'' Dr. D. Chester Brwn of lDanbury opened the discussion
 "Onanistic Dyspepsia was the sub kJect of the address made. by pr. Louis M. Gompertz of New Haven. the dis Ecussion of which was opened by Dir. lReuben A. Lockhart of this city.
 Results of Routine Study of the lF1acenta' were described by Dr. J. Morris Slemons of New Haven, and lthe discussion was opened by pr. iFfichard F. Rand of New Haven.
 pr. Paul Waterman of Hartford de- Aivered the last lecture of the after moon session on the subject of Mental Detectives and Dr. William R. Miller of Southington opened the discussion.
 Each of the speakers is a specialist in the subject upon which he spoke.
 The visitors will be the guests of the Fairfield county physicians at a smoker to be held in the hotel this evening, beginning at o'clock.
 The program tomorrow morning in which are included many of the most interesting scientific topics to be dis cussed at the convention, will be held in the University club building. The afternoon session will meet in the StratheId.
 Unsisua1 interest is attached to the election of officers, which will be held immediately after the reading of the minutes tomorrow morning, as it is expected that there will be a spirited contest before the members who will guide the affairs of the organization for ths next year are chosen.
 The convention will be concluded with a banquet to be held at the hotel at 6:s0 o'clock tomorrow evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17
ODD FELLOWS OF STATE TO
 PICK MONROE

New Haven, May 1.-The Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held it's annual session here today with delegates present from the 92 lodges in the state, representing a total membership of more than 24,0o0. Most of the morn ing session was given up to presenta- tion of reports and committee work, election of officers coming in the af- ternoon.
 It was expected that F. Henry Mon roe, of New Haven. would be chosen Grand Master in succession to Robert T. w. Adams, of Naugatuck. George M. Chapman, of Waterbury, the Grand Warden, also will be promoted. A contest for Grand Warden was thought likely as several seek the hon. or of being Grand Master three years hence when the order will observe its tooth anniversary and an election as Grand Warden this session will be made, in all likelihood, that the re- cipient of the honor would attain the chief office in that year. Reelection of William s. Hutchison as grand secretary and Sidney w. Challenger as grand treasurer were expected. :. At the session today the guests in- clu6ed these: L. B. Cooper, Grand Master, of Ontario, Can; Ellis A. Cranston, Grand Master, and Kirt1and H. Wilson, Grand Secretary, of Rhode Island; George w. Pike, Grand Mas ter. and Frank N. Cilley, Deputy Mas ter. of New Hampshire; George E. Judge, Grand. Master, and Harry Walker, Grand Secretary of Massa- chusetts and F. Howard Lloyd, Deputy Grand Master, and Harry s. Pine, Grand Secretary of New Jersey.
 The Grand Secretary's report show ed:-
 Total assets January 1. 1916. $sse,- |875.96.
 Net gain in assets for the year $e,- 191.11.
 Total invested funds s765,e1952.
 Invested in rega1ia, paraphernaIia, etc, $171,196.44.
 Number of brothers relieved 2,S79.
 Number of weeks for which bene- fits were paid, 26,791.
 Total membership, Jan.l 1, 1916, 24.294.
 Net gain for the year. 13O.
 Rebekah Branch
 Total funds, Jan. 1, 1918, $42,7O3.00
 Net gain in funds for the year 1915, $6Ss.81.
 Total membership Jan. 1, 1916. 9,o3s,
 Net gain for the year, 423.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17
DUPONTS TO HAVE
 PLANT IN SUBURBS

(Continued from Page 1.1 available until the last option expires next week.
 The Boston dispatches being printed n that city today state:
 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Pow ! der company of Wilmington, Del, will build a plant adjacent to the factory of Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge company at Bridgeport, according to informa- ton from that city.
 One hundred and twenty-five acres have been purchased on Sue- cess Hill, which adjoins the Rem ington property. The tract has been taken over by a man giving his address indefinitely as Can ada and the sales have not been recorded in Stratford, in which the property Hes, but it is confidently believed the du Pent interests are the buyers.
 Fer some time there has been difficulty in transporting powder from Wilmington to Bridgeport be- cause of freight congestion, and it is now being shipped on barges. As this is slow and risky and the Remington-Union Metallic Car fridge people are purchasing al- most all their explosives from the du Fonts, a factory at Bridgeport would probably be of great advan- tage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17

afterwards followed by few others. Several shipwreeks added temporarily to the population but had little effect upon the future generation. In 1878, when visited by the English admiral . ity, there were I6 men, 19 women, 25 boys and 30 girls. A chief magistrate was established, which has since descended in the Mo Coy line. All persons over IT were privileged to vote at annual elections held subject to the Crown. The tastes of the people were found to be simple and their necessities were provided by annual naval srveice from England. The circulation of money has been found unnecessary, barter being the medium of exchange.
 In a report to London, R. T. Simop stated that though intermar- riage had been practfced for genera tions and it was thought inbecility would result HealthfuI occupations were indulged in by the people. Both men and women are great physique and the fear was claimed to be ex- aggerated.
 The islanders are now Seventh Day Adventists. Miss Mccoy in Bridge port has followed the teachings of her youth. The islanders have adopted an extraord rdinary patots in addition to pure English probably derived from the language of the Tahitian women who accompanied the nutineers of the Bounty to RlCca1fh lStdnQ. ne 1Sldnd is a British colony by settlement and within the jurisdiction of the high commissioner for the Western Pacific, since 1898. There is a governing body chosen annually.
 Food is abundant, consisting of wild sweet potatoes, yams, melons, bananas and other fruits, arrowroot and cof- fee. Goats and chickens run wild. Since the advent of the adventurer, Hill, strangers, though welcomed as guests, are not sought as permanent acquisitions to the colony.
 Seen at the Graduate Nurses club in West avenue yesterday Miss Mccoy expressed her intention of leaving America soon. She is a large woman of kindly aspect and determined Inien- Though in intermittent correspondence with her family, she has been unable to find boats that might touc hat Pit cairn island. The opening of the Pan anna canal has placed Pitcairn in di-- rect communication with Samoa and the Orient with the result that she soon. expects to get passage home. Her father Matthew Mccoy has been ruler of the island for many years by annual election. By reason of her advanced studies she will likely succeed him. There is yet no medical practitioner there and her presence will be gladly welcomed, though many prominent persons who have known her service here will greatly miss her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-17
MARY HART HERBERT.

Mary Hart widow of James Her bert, died suddenly this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Donahue, 519 Myrtle aVnue. She was found dead in bed. Medical Exam iner S. M. Garlick found that death was due to cerebral ap- poIexy. Mrs Herbert was born in Ireland, 79 years ago. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Donohue and Mrs. F'reder- ick Desso of Pittsburgh, Pa. also two sons, Thomas Herbert of Hartford and James Herbert of Stamford. The body will be taken to SpringdaIe ceu- etery, Stamford. for burial