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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
EASTERN LEAGUE TO START
 WITH A CLEAN SLATE.
All Notes of Owners of Former Eaetern
 Association Have Been Paid.


 The Eastern league, when it sets out on it's season for 1917 on it's opening day, Friday, May Il. will open its cam paign with an entirely clean slate and all entanglements as a result of condi- tions imposed through the formation Of the so-ca1led merger" league lasr year will have been completely erased. In other words, all of the notes which the club owners of the former Eastern as sociation clubs that went into the merger league gave in order to com ply with the committees order to re- imburse James H. O'Rourke,, Eastern associa tionS president and John J. Zel- Ter, the Pittsfleld owner, left out il the cold have been paid, even to those which do not expire until February, 1918. Word to this effect has been sent forth from Hartford, the circuit capi- tai
 Despite the fears that were expressed by Jim O'Rourke some months ago, together with those given publication by Jack Teller in his efforts to get the national commission to order imme- diate payment of the notes, as he was unable to negotiate them at a bank, he said, the club owners of the Eastern rant the confidence of the public and are above being affected by such slurs as O'Rourke and Teller would cast upon them in their action of this week in taking up all of these notes. They might have paid only one-half ot the notes, amounting in all to $4,500, as the decision of the committee ordering such notes gave them two years in which to pay. and the notes were given one half in one year and the other half at the end of the second year; but they
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

preferred to open their 1917 campaign
 with everything cleaned up and decid-
 ed to take up the entire issue. along
 with the interest charges of $270.
 making total payment of $4,770.
 There is one other fly in the ointment
 however. for Jack Teller. It appears that there is claim against him as owner of the PittsfieId Eastern asso- citation club, presented by J. Gal. Ew- ing. owner of the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast league, for $500 for E'itch- CT Berrenkamp, sent to Zeller when he ran the Pittsffeld club, and which claim was never paid. Ewing brought this claim to the attention of President OsNeil of the Eastern league and he immediately notified the owners of the New Haven, New London, Bridgeport, Hartford and Springfield club, to pay the notes through his office and he withheld $500 Of the sum coming to Zeller to satisfy the claim made by Cal Ewing. The reason that actuated the Eastern league executive in taking this course. he says, was to further protect the interests of his league. He felt that at some time the Eastern league might want to use the Pittsfield terri tory in the future, and if that time ever came that baseball judgment of $500 would still be in force against the territory, and the Eastern lcag gue would have to pay it. Consequently he took this step so that the Eastern league, if it ever decides to go into Pittsfield, will not be compelled to make good the debt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
WOODEN sHiPBUiLDERs
 ARE IN CONFERENCE
To Speed Up Building of ShiPs for
 Supplies for Allies.

Washington, March 14-Speeding-u up measures to enable the United States fin the event of war with Germany to procure without delay a great fleet of vessels for Transportation of supplies to the allies, were discussed here to- day by wooden. ship builders of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, who met at the call of the shipping board. Yards that produce steel tonnage already are workingsto their capacity.
 The meeting was held primarily to give the shipping board information as to what the wooden ship yards could do if stffefr utmost were demanded. The builders talked-of standardization and the use of a larger percentage of unskilled labor, and outlined to the shipping board members processes they Eustis, a Boston yacht builder, who has given voluntary service to the board, directed the conference.
 In the near future the board win call in Pacific coast builders and then the makers of power machinery will be consulted.
 Theodore Brent, of the shipping board desired to prepare for any emer- gency the country may face and that the information asked was vital as a measure of preparedneSS.-~s
 All the yards represented, 1t develop ed, could expand their production un-- der emergency conditions. The board made note of the total number of Standardized ships each could turn cut If called on.
 Frank W. Sprague. chairman of the shipbuilding committee of the naval consulting board, made a statement concerning the importance of cargo ships in war tmie. The United States, he said, must realize it face serious possibility of war with one of the greatest military groups the world has ever known. If such a war should come, he said, the country could best make it's resources of use by shipping maximum of supplies to Europe in the shortest possible time. For that purpose, he said. in view of the sub marine menace, he was convinced the most useful fleet would be a large number of moderately sized vessels with considerable speed and quickness of control Construction of such ships, he declared, would be one of the most important duties of defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS SLUGGISH.
Public. Interest Was Lacking and
 Traders Were Cautious.

New York, March 14.-During the greater Dart of today's session prices drifted idly and without definite trend, save in. a few of the better known specia1ties, where gains and losses were impartially distributed Pub lie interest was utterly lacking and traders evidently deemed it wise to hold aloof in view of overhaaging un- certainties.
 On the surface there were no chang es in the railway labor situation, but the sluggishness of transportation shares suggested increasing douEt of a satisfactory outcome of tomorrows conference. International conditions were further complicated by Chlna's severance of relations with Germany and the sinking of an American ship within the prescribed war area. Nelth- CT of these incidents excited more than passing attention, but probably served to curtaM operations.
 The most encouraging note of the day was sounded by industrial inter ests, trade authorities reporting a rush of steel orders. This was ac- cepted as the more significant because of the recent advance of ST to $10 per ton for fabricated steel and iron.
 Annual statements for 1916, submit ted by several of the steel. sugar and tobacco companies. disclosed pro- nounced gains in earnings and gen. eral operations over the preceding year. These were without much eff
  although sugar and paper issues. es- pecially the latter. were irregular, and in some instances, materially higher.
 Among the few noteworthy gains of the day were Industrial Alcohol. which was very active at an extreme gain of 4 1-2 to 125 3-4 on reports that the company has been taken over by powerful financial interests.
 Cuban American Sugar rose g 3-4 to 1sO 3-4 on the change for the better in Cuban affairs. Gains elsewhere were nominal and without significance.
 United States Steel. coppers, equip ments and motors fell back with gas shares ard local fractions in the steady decline of the final hour. Steel show ing a net loss of almost a point at no. Sales amounted to 3S0, 900 shares.
 Partial recovery of rub1es and re- newal of weakness in fires attended the light trading in foreign exchange
 Bonds were lower, United States steel 5's receding 1-2 point. with heaviness in internationals. Total sales (par value) $2.96o.000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN
 BY SUPREME COURT OF ERRORS No Error Found in Case of James W.. Nolan Against the Town of Mansfield:

Hartford, Conn. March 14.-Error is found by the supreme court of er- rows in a decision handed down to- day in the case of the St. George Pulp and Paper company of Norfolk against the Southern New England Telephone company. The pulp and paper com pany, as a result of fire on its prem ises on September 4. 1913. brought suit for damages against the tele- phone company alleging negligence in the care of a telephone cable at the plant of the Norwalk company. At the trial in the superior court at New Haven the court ruled that there was no evidence of neglect on which to submit the case to the jury and grant ed non-suit. The supreme court finds that the ruling of the superior court was in error.
 No error is found in decisions hand ed down in five other cases. The cases follow:
 Hartford county: George H. Warn CT against Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin. The Continental Credit company against Caroline I. Ely. John Blazas against the Connecticut com pany.
 Litchfield county: Arthur D. Catlin against the Litchfield County Agricul- tura1 society.
 Holland county: James w Nolan a gainst the town of Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
Proceedings in the State Legislature
Death of William P. Kelley of KiIngly Announced in the House by His Colleague, Harry E. Back In the Senate the Judiciary Commtee Made Adverse Report the Petition of Addie Burns for Release From State Prison

posed of the governor and three mem bers of the Grand Army of the Re- public. Iiks action wasS taken or acts concerning officers of the Connec.'cut National guard, and grievances Of men enlisted in the guard. These ma tiers were provided for under the new law
 Tabled by Fenton.
 The military affairs committee re- ported unfavorabIy the bill which would give regular soldiers all state benefits given to those who scrveS for the state. On motion of MT. Fenton, the report was tabled.
 New London Pensions.
 The committee on cities and bor- ouEhs reported unfavorably the bill which would authorize the New Lon don board of water and sewer commits sioners to retire and pension employees. jected. Mir. Vaill explained that the city had authority to make all pro- visions asked for in the act u1dei ex- isting law. s
 Railroad Abandonnent
 The petitions of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company to abandon the service between Say brook Point and Fenwick station and to abandon the right of way The committee on railroads made unfavor- able report and petitioners were gwen leave to withdraw. On motirn or MT. bled.
 Jitney Bill Killed.
 The committee on roads. ri, CTS and bridges reported unfavorably the bill that provided for the licensing by cities and towns of motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire. Report accepted and bill rejected.
 Motion Picture Films.
 The judiciary committee reported favorably the act concerning infam- mabie moticn picture films. It pro- vides that the superintendent of the state police shall have entire turisdic- ton over the granting of licenses to persons and places wherein inflamma- ble motion picture films shall be stored or kept on hand in quantities greater than Is reels and agGregating more than 16.o00 feet.
 Thames River Bridqe.
 The bill concerning the bridge over the Thames river was taken from the calendar on motion of Mr Eaton of North Haven of the committee on ap- and fully explained. The house concurred with the senate in bill Is printed elsewhere. MT. Waitt explained that this bridge is so close to the new bridge that the time will be brief to substitute a lift for the draw bridge Therefore prompt action was required.
 Salmon River Bridge.
 The committee on roads rivers and bridges reported fayorably the act which requires the counties of Micdle- operate the bridge over the Salmon river. between the towns of East Hampton and Colchester, in equal DOT tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
both clties.)
 Billie Reflected.

both cities.)
 BiIIs Rejected.
 Unfavorable reports were received from tho following committees;
 Committee on finance, concerning taxation of choses in action and other property of decedents estate.
 Committee on judiciary, concernine soliciting for philanthropic purpose
 Committee on cities and borougn9 amending the charter of the city oE New London concerning assessment for street paving.
 The bills were rejected.
 The committee on cities and bor- oughs reported unfavorably on a bIIl to provide home rule for towns of 70. 900 inhabitants and less. Senator Mead, the chairman of the committee said another bill on the subject would be reported; the bill was rejected.
 An unfaVoraible report was received from tine committee on She judiciary on the petition of Addie Burns for re- lease from state prison. Petitioner was given leave to withdraw
 Would Include Boys.
 Senator Hall offered an amendment to the bill, to prevent girls under ail- teen years of age from selling news papers on the street at night time, 9o On the suggestion of Senator Kopple- mann the matter was tabled
 As to Divorce.
 An unfavorable report was received by the committee on the judiciary on the bill concerning marriage in am other state country in evasion or violation of the laws of the stale or domicile. Bill rejected.
 Calendar.
 Passed.-To require towns not haN ing boards of finance to make ample provision for annual expenses; creat- ing department of public works m Middletown; creating the position of building inspector in Bloomfield; gir- ing the city of Hartford authority over the cleaning of sidewalks on the west side of Prospect avenue and power to place liens on property. making Che president of the street board a mem Der of the board of contract and sup ply; extending the time for the or ganization of the YalesVille Water company and for the Sound View Im- provement company to January, 1919, for the suspension of automobile reg istration license on accuEnt Of the misconduct of the chauffeur. author izing the New York. New Haven @ Hartford Railroad company to abau- don right of way in Old SaybrooK.
 Getting That Federal Aid.
 On the motion of Senator MacDon- aid the 0bill (amended to conform % the requirements of the federal gov- ernment) authorizing the highway commissioner to use enough money on post roads to entftle the state to the sum allotted to it by the govern ment was passed under suspension or rules and transmitted to the house.
 Adjournment.
 The senate adjourned to Thursday at 11.16.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
LORDS AND COMMONS PASS
 COTTON DUTIES RESOLUTION
Opposition of the Lancashire Cotton
 interests Was Overcore.

London, March 14, 11.41 D. m-The government successfully res sted the strong attack of the Lancashire cot ton interests by carrying tho Indian house of lords and house. of commons tonight and securing the defea. of the Lancashire amendment by the sub stantia1 majority of 140, after Premier Lloyd George had conceded that the whole question should be reconsiJe red at the end of the war.
 This result was the outcome of a strong plea made by the premier that play and justice toward India which, in addition to the great assistance aI- ready given toward the prosecutic. of the war, would supply further nan the attitude of ex-Premier Asquith, who agreed that it would be inady isa- ble to go back on the decision already taken, because it would have disasr, ous effects on India. MT. Asquith proposed an amendment to reconsider the mat ter after the war, which the r, ime minister accepted.
 J. Austen Chamberlain. secretary for India, alluded to grave matters ir the recent government of India which would only be revealed when the ar chives gave up their secrets
 The Lancashire members, -eaI.zing that the chance of defeating tne duties was gone, held a hurried meeting and decided to carry the question to q di- vision as formal protest.
 Andrew Bonar Law chanceli.r O. the exchequer in a speech winding UT the debate denied that this prop. sal was the thin end of the wedge of tariff re- form. The viceroy of India iiaG said it was impossible to get a Ioar of E 90, ,000. 900 unless the duties were inn posed They had to choose between trouble in India and trouble l., Lanca- shire.
 Premier Lloyd Georges reference to India supplying more troops is GIL sid- cred important This course was strongly advocated recently ny Win ston Spencer Churchill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
(speciaI to The BulIetin.,

 Hartford, March 14-Mr. Sherwood of Westport was called to preside by MT. Peasley, speaker pro tenn. Imme- diately after prayer by Chaplain Bene- dict. MT. Back of Killingt annourced the death of his colleague. William P. Kelley, who died early Wednes day morning in his 69th year. MT. Kelley represented the town of SpraGue one session and the town of Killingly for three sessions. He was the first fac tory inspector of the state being ap- pointed in 1889, and was at the time of his death trustee of the epi. eptic colony. He was a man of m ore if.an ordinary intelligence. said MT Back. and he led successful life. MT. Kel- ley was engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He leaves son and two daughters.
 City Charter Changes.
 An act amending the charter of the city of New London was reported fa- vorably and tabled for calendar. It provides for the removal of snow and ice in accordance with any city oIdi- nance that may be enacted and that the cost be charged to the property holders and be added to the tax bill next to be collected. Another amend ment provides that the annual meet ing shall be held on the last Nor day of September. The reports of the council and departments shall be pub lished for distribution among the cleo
 
 ruary- Also, that vacancies may be filled by the authority having the pow CT to appoint to such office.
 Home Rule Bill.
 The bill concerning home rule for towns with population of 10000 or ever was reported favorably and made the order of the day for Monday, March 21, at noon.
 Trolley Road Tax.
 The finance committee reporte6 1n- favorably an act which would rccuire electric railway companies to Day a state tax in lieu of payment for" street paving, the tax to be used in improve ment of state highways. Report ac- cepted and bill rejected.
 Soldiers Funeral Expenses
 The committee on military affairs re- pay the funeral expenses of a veteran Of the Civil War. Leroy BabcocK, of Lyme. It was explained that this mat ter could be cared for by the adjutant general and without special legislative action.
 Spirituaiists Favored
 Favorable reports were made on the acts incorporating the First Spiritual ist society of Willimantic and the Con- necticut State Spiritualist association. Tabled for calendar.
 No Spanish Vets.
 The committee on military affairs re- ported unfavorably the bill which would add to the hospital military board representative of the United Spanish War Veterans association The report was accepted and th. bill rejected. The present board is com
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
SURPRISE SPRUNG IN
 GERMAN SPIES TRIAL
One of Their "Newsspaper Correspond- ents"- to be Used as Government Witness.

New York, March Awhile conseI were arguing dein urrer in the federal district court here sc(zay in the case of Albert O. San6e- and Charles N Wun- nenberg, indicEsd ss German spies, it developed that George Vaux Bacon, who, in the gt.Ise of an American newspe asr kcatrespondent, is said to have gore to England as their agent, hade aE srafc on the steamship Cedric and -s-Fssa U nc used as a government wi17e fy1n, ediately after his arrival, Es'e ac hurried to the office of t. rcs1ent of justic, where he was saed by officials. It was an-
 that he would be guarded from friends and interviewers
 he appears in court.
 aader and Wunnenberg, operating
 .l,Se~ the name of the Central Powers
 I'm Exchange, are accused of violat-
 >sg on foot and providing the means or 8 military enterprise against Great Britain. They are alleged to have sent Bacon to England to gather and transmit to the United States, via Denmark and oHlland, information of value to the military and naval au- thorities of Germany Bacon, it is as- serted was provided with invisible ink with which to do the writing.
 The court overruled the demurrer after which Sander and Wunnenberg were arraigned an dpleaded not guilty. Upon request of the United States dis trict attorney heir bail was increased from $5, 900 to $20.000 each. The dis trict attorney said he had reason to be- lieve, since Bacon's return had become known, that the defendants would not appear for trial unless their bail was increased
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
GERMAN PRESS GREETS
 BERNSTORFF WITH COcLNESS.
Declare He Was Indiscreet in Grant
 ing Interviews.

London, March 14, 1925 p. In- The German press has greeted Count von Bernstorff with conspicuous coo less, according to an Amsterdam deapa tch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The papers point out that h3 grarted interviews which he should not have done without consulting the Ger man government.
 Count von Bernstorf, the nesI atch adds, spent the day in confe; epce at the foreign office and was alsr re- ceived by the imperial chanc ,ilor He requested an immediate audience with the emperor. which, it is expeCLed, will take place tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
NEW YORK PREPARING
 RECEPTION FOR GERARD.
He Will Be Escorted to the City Hall
 Friday Afternoon.

New York. March 14-PreDara tons were made today for the nun c1pa! re- ception to be accorded James w Ger ard when he arrives Friday afternoon. He will be met at CommuEipaw, N. J., by a reception committee and es- corted to a police patrol boat :n which he will be taken to the Batte -y There a procession will be formed 70 escort him to the city hall. Formal greetings will be extended to Mir. Gerard from the portico of the city hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
IN THE SENATE.

Hartford, March I4.-Fhe commit tee on the judiciary reported favor ably in the senate, today, on a sub- stitute bill amending the act establish . ing the Connecticut reformatory Ii provides that town, city, borough and police courts may commit offenders to the reformatory who are between the ages of Is and 25 years and who are convicted of an offence which may be in jail of less than one year but not less than six months. Calendar.
 Assisting State Police.
 An amendment to the state police law was reported by the committee on the judiciary authorizing any state policeman to obtain the assistance of any person who may go to any part of the state. when requested to do so by the superintendent of state police When a sheriff, deputy sheriff or con- stable shall assist the state police he shall be paid at the rate of $4 a day. Calendar.
 Tapping Wires.
 A bill was favorably reported by the committee on the judiciary to pre- vent the tapping of telephone and tel egraph wires and to prevent the dis closure of contents of messages over the wires by operators.
 Other Bills Coming.
 The committee on cities and bor- oughs reported unfavorably on bills for the establishment of the city man ager plan for Derby and Bridgeport and the bills were rejected. (The committee will report favorably on other bills embodying the plan and providing for carrying into effect in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
HALPIN UNABLE TO COMPETE
 IN ATHLETIC MEET
Dave Caldwell to Captain Team at
 New York.

Boston, March 14.-Captain Thomas J. Halpin of the Boston Athletic As- sociation track team will be unable to complete during the rest of the in door season as a result of a nasal op- eration ordered today.
 As a result David S. Caldwell will be captain of the team which will rep resent the association at the national indoor championships at New York on Saturday.