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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw
GIANTS LED LAST SEASON
 IN BASE STEALING
New Workers Got Away With A Dou-
 bIe Steals.

Steve O'Neill of the Indians is con sidered one of the best young catchers In the American League, but the dope sheets show he has one weakness-he Is not overly competent in breaking up double steals in which the plate is the objective point One hundred and seven such steals. in which all par ties concerned handled the ball clean ly and yet the runner on third came in safely, were perpetrated in the ma jor leagues last season. nine being pulled on the man from Minooka. Mi- nooka, incidentally. being also the win ter home of Chick Shorten and Mike McNalIy.
 The major league team that special They got away with IA. The Braves made eight and the Red Sox four. George Burns of the Giants and Ja- quee Fournier of the White Sox each led four double steals that went through the planned. and Bert Shot ton of the Browns. Walter Maranville of the Braves and Bert Niehof Of the Philhes each headed two.
 The successful steals of the plate last year. in which two men partici- pated and in which the ball was han dled cleanly. were as follows:
 By Giants. 14HBurns 4, Fletcher 2, Merkle ?. Robertson 2, Kaun 2, Her
 By White sox. 12-Fournier 4, J. Collins ?. Jackson 2. Russell l, Wea- yer 1, Murphy l, Ness 1.
 By Browns, Ie-Shotton 8, Johnson ?. Sisler 1. Pratt !, Deal l. Marsans
 By Yark, e 1O-GiihooIey ?, Baker 2, Gedeon !. I'cci: i, Pipp 1, Bau1nann l, Fisher '. Mullen l.
 By F va-5 S-Maranville 8, wiIholt 2. Gow''-- ] Connolly 1, Konetchy l.
 Bv Saperb.-s S--Cutshaw 2, Myers ]. D9u' ert l, Olson l. Miller 1. Getz l D
 By Senators 7-Shanks ?, Milan ?, Sr7+h Williams l, Menosl1ey 1. By Phillies 7xNeihoff 3, Bancroft 2, r',-r7c ] aslert 1.
 By Cubs G-.Zimmerman ?, wortman l. Sea -rsn l. Schulte 1, Mann l.
 By Tigers 6-Veach ?. Hellman 1, Young !. Crawford 1. Bush l. Gardner I. Hooper l.
 By Reds 4-Chase ?. Rousch 1. Kill
 By Indians s-chapman ?. Turner L
 By Pirates s-Carey l, Bigbee 1, By Cardinals e-Hornsby 1, Betzel I. And here arr the catchers on whom he double steals of 1916 were work sd:
 On Athletics 17-Pfs@.oh 5, Meyer > da Haley fgd;an 4, scIang o.54o,53 Garrol1 | Coleman l.
 On superbas s-Mnler 5. Mccarthy 3, Meyers 1.
 On Red sox s-Thomas 5. Agnew ?, Cady 1.
 On Reds s-wingo 4, Huhn 2, Clarke 2
 On Cardinals s-Gonzalez ', Brot- tenn l.
 On Pirates s-Schmidt 6, Gibson 1, Wagner 1, Fischer l. On Phillies 5-Killffer i, Burns 2. On Braces s-Gowdy 5. Blackburn 1. On Senators 6-Henry 5, Ainsmith On Browns 6-Hartley 1, Severeid 2, Rumler l.
 On Cubs 5-Elliott 2, Wilson 1, Fischer 1, Archer l.
 On Yankees 3-Nunamaker 2. Wal ters 1.
 On White sox 3-schalk 2. Lynn 1. I On Giants 2-Rariden 2.
 On Tigers Spencer 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Claims New Londoners Dead.

The Sporting Editor has received a letter concerning proposed bowling g match with a New London team in which the writer eu1ogizes the New Londoners. The communication fol- lows:
 Obituary of New London Bowling Team Git is assumed theyare dead, for they have not life. or transportation. enough to get up to Norwich). Here's hoping they read it and come to life long enough to come fl miles due north and be prepared for immediate Auburn says he's there with the salt so watch the eagles feathers fly. As for Whitney well, he spent much time on the dock looking for the Deutschland that he's due to go down at the hands of our Chuck Riordan, who says here goes Charlie U-6s. Looks like Whit's in Dutch. As to Ham, well. that was made to be sand
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF
 FUNDS NOT INTERRUPTED
Statement Given Out by Former Am
 bassador Moreenthau.

New York, Feb. Redistribution of relief funds among Armenian and Syrians in Turkey will not be inter rupted seriously as a result of the strained relations between Germany and the United States, Henry Nor genthau, former ambassador to Fur key. asserted today after a meeting fthe American Committee for Ar menian and Syrian Relief.
 MT Morgenthau said that as Ameri- ca had been Turkeys most interested friend, it is unlekly the Ottoman En- pire would desire to change present relations with this country.
 The interest of American in Fur key has been humane" he asserted and not commercial or political. Turkey realizes this fact and further more looks primarily to America for assistance after the war"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BRITISH FORCES CAPTURE
 VILLAGE OF GRAND COURT
Considered an Important Position
 From Strategic Point of View.

The capture by the British forces in France of the village of Grand Court, which is considered an i'm orulnt position from a strategic point of view in their operation toward Ba- paume, together with defensive work adjoining it. constitutes the greatest gain for any of the belligerent forces as contained in the latest official com munication.
 Except fG' the rather sharp fighting in Galicia along the Bresnia river and in Lorraine, the fighting on the va rfous fronts continues to be carried out by small parties and the big guns
 King George in reopening the Brtt- ish parliament referred to the recent German peace proposal. Declaring that it's tenor indicated no possible basis for peace the king reasserted that Great Britain and her allies re- mained steadfast in their determina- tion ito secure the just demands for reparation and restitution in respect of the past and guarantees for the future which we regard as essential to the progress of civilization.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BRITISH LINER CALIFORNIA TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING
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l cause that policy to be adopted is un- l known, but information at the navy l department shows that guns are avail able in virtually all navy yards and l that gunners could be quickly pro- | vided.
 partment. Passengers who intended to sail to
 Europe are referred by the state de- l partment to the officials of the lines | on which they are to sail, on the basis 1 that such officials can, if they wish, i show them the opinion rendered by 1 the department as to their right to sail and explain to them any measures that may have been taken for safety It is understood from this that the
 department will issue no further statement.
 Austrian Situation Hopeless. The Austrian situation seemed more hopeless today than at any time since the German declaration. Charge Zwiedinek called at the department but no details were given out either as to his visit or as to whether inforrna- has been received from Vienna. An interview cabled from here. however, indicated Austria'S total adhesion to the German policy and about diSDelI- ed what little hope remained of a modus vivendi that would prevent a severance and allow the United States still to care for the great prison camps over which she has assumed guardianship.
 Vigorous Protests From NeutraIs
 That most of the neutral world will line up behind this country at least to the extent of vigorously protesting against the German campaign became evident today with reports that Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Brazil Bo- livia and probably other Latin-Amer- ican countries would pu bliSh their re- plies soon. While it is not believed that any of these nations, particularly the Europeans contiguous to Germany will formally sever relations, this country has done, their protest is val ued as a means of moral condemna- ton.
 German Ships at Panama Not Seized.
 After consultation with the presi- dent Secretary Baker issued a state ment pointing out that German ships at Panama and the Philippine Islands had not been seized, as had been re- ported, and that nothing would be done by the American authorities which might be considered as ques- tioning their ownership. Because of the disabling of some of the ships, however, precautionary measures have been adopted.
 Germans to be Treated With consid-
 eration.
 Spokesmen of the administration went to great pains to emphasize that the American government will follow the letter of the law in dealing with German subjects and property in the United States and that no official of the government has been authorized to take any steps in violation of this policy. Even should war come, Ger man residents will be treated with the utmost consideration. It is under stood the government has virtually determined to observe the terms of the old Prussian-American treaty of 1928, under which the citizens of each country in the territory of the other would be given nine months in which to dispose of their personal and real property and leave the country. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
 The EcoEfce Gum

der bonds of s1OO was taken 10 the SUI. perior court. Gregory's own testimon, showed that his wagon body in whicl he sold cordwood and split kindlini measured only 112 cubic feet agains the legal 12S for a cord.
 New Haven. - Prof Theodore s Woolsey, professor emeritus of inter national law at Yale, believes that tn present time is the proper time for tn banding together of all neutrals, in. cluding the United States.
 Hartford.-One hundred and fifb members, the greatest attendance oI record. were present at the 18th aunua banquet of Local No. A, Barbers' un ion, at Harry Bonds restaurant Tues day evening.
 Torrington.-Prof. Charles H. Os wald, for the past two and one-haL years teacher of science at the Tor. signed to take a place in the higI school at Poughkeepsie, V. Y., has de cided to remain in Torrington.
 East HaVen.-Rev. Cornelius B. Req gan of Perth Amboy, N. J., formerl, of New London, was celebrant of tn solemn high anniversary mass for hi brother, Rev. Michael l.. Reagan, Tues. day morning at 10 o'clock in St. Win. cent de PauPs church, East Haven The late Father Reagan established the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
RED Sox RECEIVE TWO
 MORE SIGNED CONTRACTS.
Herbert J. Pennock and Oscar Jenkins
 Send in Contracts.

Boston, Feb. 7.-Herbert J. Pennock, a pitcher and Oscar Jenkins, an out fielder, sent their signed contracts to- day to the Boston American league baseball club. Jenkins was secured last falls from the Griffin, Ga, club of the Georgia league.
 At the National league headquarters it was stated that the signed contract of Joseph w. Wilhoit had been re- ceived, accompanied by a letter saying that the contract was conditional upon the approval of the Baseball Players Fraternity, of which Wilhoit is a member.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

1y expensive, troublesome and unneces- sary. The fewer the things you cart along, the better you'H enjoy your camping trip; the fewer the glasses and dishes you take. the less, breakage there will be. In fact, unless you have so far succumbed to the corrupting influence of modern civilization that you can't enjoy a meal eaten from tin- ware, forget the glass and china kind Aluminium, tin and paper mache are just as good, just as hygienic, and a whole lot more convenient
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

Derby.-To elect a representative to the general assembly at Hartford a special city election will be held next week, the call for the meeting being issued Saturday by Mayor Sullivan and Town Clerk Bergin. The election is made necessary because of the recent death of Attorney Howard B. Peck.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BRAVES GET OPTION ON PLAYERS
Boston Club Assembling Recruits in Event of Strike No Players Will be Taken to Spring Camp Unless He Has Signed Contract

wiched and eaten. so slather on the mustard Pardy-who cares? As to Bartlett, coming from the farm, of course, and he's a good bartlett and should make good eating for Gallivan
 right down to the seeds, and he will need them at the desk to square for the sheets. Now, Mckinley is to be can write one sticlkfuI for defeat-one column for victory-but Burdick' s there with the strikes at the alleys or in the labor meetings. The evidence is all in, and 1t is not all circumstantial, either.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BRIEF STATE. NEWS

farmer, who was found guilty of selling cordwood at short weights to Thad- deus Beecher of Bridgeport, in the Bridgeport city court Saturday, and collapsed after sentence had been i'm posed. He later recovered in the emergency hospital and an appeal un-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BOB FOLWELL RE-ENGAGED
 AS COACH AT PENN.
Contract Contains a War Clause for
 First Time in History.

Philadelphia, Feb. 7.-The reappoint- ment of Robert c. F'olwen coach of the University of Pennsylvania football team for next season was ratified by the university authorities today. For the first time in the his tory of athletics at Pennsylvania, the contract of coach contains a war clause to the effect that the agree between the United States and any other nation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
T. A. B. TEAM CLAIMS
 CHAMPIONSHIP OF CITY.
Have Not Lost Single Match in Tug
 of War League.

The T. A. B. tug of war team has won the championship of the Y. M. c. A. tug of war league and therefore lays claim to the championship of the city. The team did not lose a, single match. The team comprised John Clabby, John Ludwig, Edward Ed wards, Christopher Barry, Gerald Car thy and Charles Ludwig.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Palace BowIfnu Leaoue.

Team No. 3. hitting the maple con sistently; easily defeated Team No. in the Palace Bowling league Wednes- day night. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Two Invitations
 Both of Them Extended to YOU

FIRST: An invitation is extended to you to see tie Ams-Sterlng car, product of your State, being exhibited in New London with headquarters at the Crocker House. between a. m. and o D. n Better plan to today if you can.
 SECOND: An invitation is also extended to you to participate, with many of the leading citizens of Nor wch and New Lofdon, in the Syndicate Underwriting of the Treasury stock of the Sterling Automobile Man ufacturing Company
 This second invitation, which has to do with profit making, will shortly be withdrawn as the Syndicate is closing.
 COME AND SEE THE GAR TODAY. Then make up your mind what you want to do
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
CoTToN.

New York. Feb. 7-Cotton futures closed steady. March 15.46; May 15.65; July 1s.7e; October 15.46; December Spot steady: middling 15.55.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
MONEY.

New York. Feb. 7-Cau money steady; high 2 1-2: low If; ruling rate 1-2; last loan 1-2; closing bid If; offered at 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

ne 9reatcSL Htt$Iake Ln0 embryo camper can make is to pack up every thing in sight for use in case he needs it. To cart along a whole furniture department, throw in a kitchen and linen store for good measure, and final ly add the most important materials and goods on display in the sporting goods store may be phase of thor oueh preparedness, but it's exceeding
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

San Antonio to stand trial before q
court-martial for completely in the
riot at Houston on August 20, last.
The execution took place about two
miles east Of Camp Travis on a great
scaffold which had been erected dur
Ing the night.
A column Of 1875 cavalrymen and
l0O infantry soldiers assembled at the
cavalry guard house where the Ne.
groes were confined at $3.50 o'clock
this morning. Trucks conveyed the
prisoners to the scene of execution
The guard assembled in hollow square
formation around the scaffold and the
prisoners were given the order to
march to execution.
without tremor they stepped out
with soldierly tread and, singing a
hymn, walked to their places. Prayers
were said by a Negro minister and by
two army chaplains and then the men
were ordered to stand on the traps.
Resuming their song, they stood erect
aud displayed fortitude while the rop-
es were adjusted.
at 7:17 a major gave the order to
spring the traps. The triggers had
been arranged, one for each drop, and
Six men were assigned to each. At
the word OF command they pulled on
the triggers and the thirteen dropp.
cd to their deaths.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
WELCOMES NEW IDEAS.

All sorts Of interesting suggestions
on the subject Of food conservation
; are coming in from all parts of the
state and are gladly welcomed by
Food Administrator White. The edi-
tor of the Southwest Virginia Enter
prise contributes this: $50 far as
. know there Is one important campaign
not mentioned in food conservation
publicity, and 1t is campaign that
should be made not only through tho
state Of Virginia, but through tho
whole country-a campaign against
rats. 1t Is estimated that rats destroy
about $200,000,000 worth Of property
i'll America every year. If we started
campaign to rid Virginia of these
pests we could contribute our part of
the food needed from this one source
alone"
The food administrator in Washing
ton has already taken up this matter
Of the rat pest and reports through
It's statistical bureau that "One rat,
having access to grain, viii consume
an average Of two ounces q day, or As
pounds year. When wheat Is worth
81 bushel this amounts to $1.50. But
the grain carried away and rendered
unfit for use is far more than that
actually eaten and the average cost
Of keeping a rat on the farm or in a
warehouse Is. from SO to SIS q year.
Besides being an unparalleled waster
of food the rat lis menace to the
life and health Of human beings. It is
known to carry ana disseminate the
germs OF tuberculosis. septic pnem-
monia measles. typhoid. seal let fever
the bubonic plague and other Diseases
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 11.-Thir-
teen Negroes were hanged at Fort
Sam Houston at 7:17 A. M, today
for completely III the riot at Houston
August %.
The men hanged, all enlisted men
Of the Twcnty-fourth United States
infantry, were:
Sergeant William G. Nesbit, Cor
porals Larnon J. Brown. James Wheat
ley, Jesse Moore and Charles w.
Baltimore; Privates William Braken
ridge, Thomas G. Hawkins. Carlos
Snodgrass: Ira B. Davis, James Div
ms, Frank Johnson, Risley w, Young
and Pat Mac Whorter.
The announcement Of action on the
court-martial's verdict was made at
southern department headquarters at
8 o'clock by the chiof of staff, who
also gave out formo' statement in
which the names OF the men sentenc-
ed to life Imprisonment were given.
Forty-one Of the Negro soldiers
were sentenced to life imprisonment
One man was sentenced to dishonor
able discharge from the army, for
feiture Of all pay and allowances,
to be confined at hard labor for two
and a half years. Three were sentenc
ed to be dishonorably discharged from
the army, forfeit all pay and allow.
ances and be confined at hard labor
for two years. Five were acquitted.
Only army officers and Sheriff
John Tobin, Of Bexar county, were
present when the sentence was exc.
cuted by soldiers from the post. No
newspaper men or civilian spectali
tors were allowed, the time and place
of execution having been kept a Sc
cret.
Following the hanging of the thir
teen the chief staff Of the Southern de
partment gave out a written state.
ment, at the same time refusing to
answer any questions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
WASHINGTON IN THE DARK CON-
CORNING THE HANGINGS,

Washington, Dec. 11.-The hanging
or thirteen Negro troopers for com
plicity in the Houston riot was un
known to practically all officials OF
the war department until It was an
nounced at Fort Sam Houston. Doubt
les the death sentence Of the court
martial and the preparations for the
executions were known 10 n few higl,
officials, but so far as can be learned
the departmental commander carried
out the execution as routine affair,
as he Is warranted to do In time of
war, and made only the usual formal
report.
We're the country at peace, the ex.
ecut1ons would have required the ap
prevail of tho president. In time of
war, however, all such authority is
decentralized and placed with respon
sible commanders.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

ed with. l can conceive OF nothing
more harmful to the necessary extern
sion Of government control and regu-
lation ut this time than the adoption
or the Burleson idea by our govern
ment in its capacity of an employer.
1.-THE American Federation Of Labor
stands prepared today to back UP it's
position Of 1906, when it fought for
the rights Of the government employ.
&c. We differ from Mr.. Burleson in
his view that the antigag law has
operated to build up organizations of
employees that are menace. We fear
that the menace lies, not in the en-
ployees' organizations, but in tho dc.
NAL to citizens Of fundamental
rights"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
~ ~ !. a ~ COAST. .I.,sA.E

1Esectiyo A Jannoy. w ., ssec scpss
Train leave Richmond Daily:
FGf El1r .sh and South: sis 1, R. sna sna
FOR Norfolk: e:1S A. M, t;ss A, N. s,x,
r ~ Woe P. NJ, "4:lo p 4. wv
=, 10, n; e W Ry., West: sac a. H., s:M q,
For Petersburg: 1860 A. H.. eax A u
s s;o A; NJ, 300 A. NJ, s:Se A. w.. s;csp. r.,
vt'oU r. ~, 1910 P. NJ, S:ss r Is. SID
+. NJ, o:6 r. M, 1859 r.. II,
For Goldsboro, and Fayetteville, ss.es r, ~.
- f9r hopewell: S:B A. NJ. sI:iI p. Ia ssa:@
Trains arrive Richmond daily. A:ss A, H.,
700 A: NJ, a:1s A. NJ, s:lS 1. H.. a:N 4. Is
iIAo a: u, $40 P. NJ, ssI;ls r. H., s:St =.
o. e;Ss r. r., 7:45 p. NJ, e:ed q H., SssM
r; N. Except Sunday. a.aaKaay AsSS.
Tine OF arrival and dspsstmsa ss& r,,sas,,.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
sEABoARD AIR L.IME.

THA PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY On raM korp6sa
1oathboand trsiEs eshse<As1 @ Issys RaaSn IN &
astH: s:W 4, H.. loeSl 20 NODE ,lsa5 z, H..
l.asaanahsm; s.s6 2, T., #sssuIS eSadkss sS5
sisaRess b. Jssasoashas;. nkE p. x.. WsssTs
L1Hased; 1f:@ A. u, Gse3oss 10 ElSxSA ~
EAaasat saoksoH'1ss. Hhpa asd sessSa u
Aesshseusd trains sohsaused IA ssrivs a
ktseSnoad 9aaiy; $50 4. W., ssas A, H.. 80
A. H., local. b:se A. H., Hso7 j.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
GREAT SCAFFOLD WAS BUITT
NEAR CAMP TRAVIS IN NIGHT.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 11.-"Good
bye, boys Of Company c." were the
last words uttered by the condemned
men Of the Twenty-fourth United
States infantry as the traps were
sprung and they dropped to their
death on the scaffold.
Men Of Company G, Nineteenth in
fantry, have been guarding the Negro
prisoners since they were brought to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
FEDERATION TO MAKE FIGHT

FEDERATION TO Make FIGHT.
Will Resist Any Effort to Prevent
Right to Unite and Affiliate With
Labor.
Washington, Dec. 9.-Organized
labor threw down the gauntlet to
Postmaster General Burleson. In q
statement issued from the headquar-
ters of the American Federation Of
Labor, in this city, Samuel Gompers
president Of the federation, served
notice that any attempt on the part
of Mr.. Burleson to force through Con
gress his proposal to deny postal en-
ployees the right to organize will be
bitterly fought.
Mr.. Gompers said:
''The American Federation Of Labor
will resist any effort made by Post
master General Burleson to put into
effect his recommendation to Congress
that the postal employees be denied
the right to Congress and the right to
organize and affiliate with labor.
More than ten years ago, in 1906
the American Federation of Labor
presented its historic bill Of griev-
ances to Pres. Roosevelt and men-
toned as one OF the particulars the
restoration of the right Of direct Pc
tition to Congress by government em
ployees--a right that was denied them
by executive orders issued by Presi-
dents Roosevelt and Taft.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
NEGRO SOLDIERS ARE
HANGED FOR TEXAS RlOT.

Executed This Morning at Fort Sam
Houston in Obedience to Verdict of
United States Army Court-Martial
Convicting Thorn Of Completely IN
Terrible TRACED" at Houston-Life
Imprisonment for Some.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
SAVE COUPONS

WORK AND SAVE UP PLANET
COUPONS AND GET AN UMBRELLA
OR A PHONAGRAPH-B ARE
GOOD. SED ADVERTISEMENT
IN THIS ISSUN AND START TO
WORK IMMNDIATNLY.