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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Lewis cowIes

Lewis Cowles, resident of Bara-
boo and vicinity for many years,
passed away at his home on Ninth
avenue at lis this morning after a
short illness. He took cold about
ten days ago which aggravated a
bronchial weakness and the heart be-
came too weak to resist the difficulty.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our gratitude
and sincere thanks to the kind friends
and neighbors who helped us in the
hour of need and made the sorrow
from the loss of our loved one more
easily borne.
Mrs j. E. Baer and family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Mr.. borrow

Mr.. borrow died at the county asy-
lum at Reedburg Monday morning.
The body was taken to the home Of
his son, William borrow, of Reeds
burg Monday evening. The funeral
was held Wednesday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Mrs. John Kelley

Mrs. John Kelley died at the home
Of her son, William Kelley, at Reeds
burg, and was buried Monday morn
ing. The funeral services were held
at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev.
Father Herman officiating.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
OFFICIAL ROUTE
RINGLING SHOW

The following is the official route Of
ngling Brothers Worlds Greatest
lows:
April 7-29-Chicago, Ill.
May 1-5-St. Louis, Mo.
May 7-Muncie, Ind.
May 8-Springfeld, Ohio.
May GAINESVILLE, Ohio
May 10-Marietta Ohio.
May -CIarksburg, w. Va.
May Cumberland, Md.
May Washington, D. G..
May 16-17-Baltimor Md.
May 18-Wilmington, Del.
May 19-Atlantic City, N. J.
May 21-Camden, N. J.
May 22-Tfenton, N. J.
May 23-Newark, N. J.
May 24-Jersey City, N. J.
May 25-Paterson, N. J.
May -Middletown, N Y.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Mrs, Anfin Atkinson

Mrs. Amin Atkinson died suddenly
at her home in Lodi last week, aged
81 years. She leaves four daughters,
one son, twenty-three grandchildren
and twenty-five great grandchildren.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Dwyer-Shinner
(From Fridays daily.)

A pretty wedding took place at 8
o'clock this morning at the st. Jo-
seph's church when Miss Mary Shin
ner was united in marriage to John
Dwyer. The service was read by Rev.
Father q. C. O'Rielly. They were at
tended by Miss Julia Simmer. sister
Of the bride, and Frank Dryer, broth
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Mrs. Ellen Wall

Mrs. Ellen Wall died at her home
in Lodi Wednesday, April 25, follow
ing an illness of several weeks.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03

A daughter to Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
Tahlers, Mound street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
NO MORAL OR LEGAL BASIS FOR STRIKE, SAYS TENER
President of National League Claims There is Absolutely No Grounds for Such Action.

New York, Jan. 11.-John K. Tener. president of the National League and one of the three members of the Ma tional Commission, said tonight that he deplored the threatened stand of the Baseball Players Fraternity in so fares it might affect the National League, there was absolutely no ground for what might be termed a strike on the part of players expect ed to play with the senior organiza- tiOn next season
 There is absolutely no moral or legal basis for a strike on the part of our players" said President Tener, IS we have granted every request that has been made to the National League. In fact, I think I am safe in going further and stating that the major leagues have dealt with perfect fair ness and harmony in the matter Of contractual relations with their em- ployes.
 "The National Commission has no Jurisdiction over the minor leagues or the national board and these bodies have perfect right to adjust their re- see fity So far as the big league players are concerned, refusal of a majority of them to sign contracts with their respective clubs until mat ters concerning the minor league clubs are adjusted to their satisfaction is equivalent in a broad sense to a sympathetic strike. I feel sure the average follower of baseball will not support the players under such cir cumstances."
 President Tener refused to say what methods of retaliation might be adopted in case the fraternity mem bers carried out their threat O strike, but stated that the situation would undoubtedly be discussed at the the scheduled meeting of the big leagues ithwioe. now is the time for al gooG in this city next Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

T which will need no training camps The International League will not be able to recruit one-sixth of it's strength: the Southern Association about that much and the American Association one-quarter.
 We deeply regret the drastic means which have been forced upon us and the trouble in which they will involve the big league magnates. Were an appeal to the commission granted us, we would unquestionably get favorable decision, as President Tener said in the public press only last Sunday that our principal re- quest is very fair and I have a letter from MT. Hermann, expressing his ap- provaI of a similar request made two years ago and in which he says MT. Johnson shares his opinion. But un- fortunately ,an appeal is denied us.
 Players Will Fight.
 Every method is blocked except that which we are now pursuing. Unity is the absolute essential of our organization and the big leaguer, even though his request has been granted, will not desert his less fortunate broth CT. We expect some assertions. but let no one think because a few trait ors quit, the fraternity is crumbling. The real men will stand and see this thing through. A fighting spirit is the very bone and sihew of the game Of baseball and the boys will fight for their rights as hard as they do for the games.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
: WAGNER TO PLAY. FIRST.
Famous ShortstoP Has Completed 20 Seasons in Big Leagues.

John 1Ionus Wagner, having com- pleted 20 seasons in the big show as a shortstop-barring a year or so in the outfeld-wiIl next year start all over again and get a tryout on first base with theS Pirates. The fact that Honus is about to do this stunt and also that he is the sole remaining member of the pennant winning Pirates makes 1t seem a ripe tine for review of his work in the past The record is such as to indicate that the 43 year old recruit first baseman should make good.
 Wagner participated in 123 games last sea$on, making 124 hits and 45 runs The Flying Dutchman had an average of .287, which is precisely 10 points better than his batting mark of 1915s His safe wallops for 1916 nezted him 36 extra bases, for he was credited with 1 home run, g triplets and 15 doubles.
 The famous shortstop's consistent performance for the entire 20 years is brought out by a glance at his grand totals for his length of time. He has been at bat 10,198 times and his safe swats foot up to 3,369. Thus he can boast of grand average of .330 in spite of the fact that his last three canapaigns have found him below the coreted 300. mark
 fOII
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
TROUBLE. BREWING IN BASEBALL
Players Fraternity Threaten Strike if Club Owners do Concede to Their Demands-Slm Sallee Expelled From Brotherhood-President Tener Claims There is No Cause for Players Action.

New York, Jan. 1f.-The Baseball Players Fraternity through it's presi- dent. David L. Fultz. today threw down the gauntlet to organized base ball and declared that unless the mag mates agreed to the requests of the fraternity there would be no need of training camps this spring.
 AS evidence of this earnest int rest of the fraternity to fight for what it terms it's just rights, the organiza- ton announced that it had expelled membership because he had signed a contract with the New York National League club after he had promised that he would stand with the fratern- permit of a contract acceptance.
 Slim SaIIee an Outcast.
 President Fultz's statement in part is as follows:
 'The report that Harry F. sauee recently signed a contract with the New York Giants had been investigat- ed by the fraternity and found to be true. Sal1ee was a member of the fraternity and voluntarily pledged him self, with between six and seven hundred other players, not to enter in to contract until he was instructed to do so, after our requests to organ ized ball had received proper consid- eration- As no consideration whatev- CT mas been gwen our requests to the board ,and as Sallee acted in direct violation of his pledge, he was today expelled from the fraternity. This is the necessary result of any such act, and no exceptions can be made. Sal lee now stands discredited among ball players as a man who broke his word and who would not stick with his people.
 'It has been reported that Rit- ter, Sandberg and WitterStaetter |, -I-, not signed and the report was evi- dently- given out for the effect it would have on other players. Ritter did not pledge himself to the fratern-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

ity and his case will be taken up later. Sandberg is not a member.
 For over two years we have through petition, argument and ap- peals to public sentiment and to the board of arbitration of the National Associa ton of Leagues sense of fair ness. attempted to get, not sweeping reforms. but only those ordinary con- alterations which are well recognized to be the just portion of the players, things which the National Commis- sion long ago granted us on behalf of the major leagues, and which they have gone on record as approving for the minors. In this we have failed absolutely.
 "The board does not comprehend these methods and has, in addition, vi plated it's agreement with us. It is now a case of continuing to accept breaches of their contract, and of submitting to unfair regulations, or talking terms which the board under stand this, that if it continues its present methods, organized ball is in for one of the greatest surprises it has ever had in it's existence.
 +AThe magnates have failed utterly to diagnose the temper of the players. When players who have had no affil- iation with the fraternity, volunteer to stand with us because we are right, then the meetings held so far in the large cities have had full attendance, when. for a period of nearly three weeks from ten to 25 letters and tele- grams daily have been received at this office from players, among whom are many of the bright stars of the game, demanding that we stand for our rights, it can be seen which way the wind is blowing.
 Weakness Admitted on New York
 Clubs.
 We admit our weakness on two New York clubs; but this is because Of long term contracts and not because Of any 1ukeWarnesS on the part of these players. There are, hoover, ten and probably eleven big league clubs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
CONNIE MACK RELEASES
 BRESSLER TO ATLANTA.
Danny Murphy Will Lose Services of
 Eccentric Southpaw.

Rube Bressler will not be a mem Der of the New Haven baseball club next season. The eccentric southpaw, who played stellar baseball last year, has been internationally released to the Atlanta club of the Southern as- sociation by the Philadelphia Ameri- cans. Announcement of Bresslers re- lease has been made in Philadelphia by Manager Connie Mack. Bressler went to the Athletics from the Tri- State league in 1910 and shared in one worlds series melon.
 When Danny Murphy was named manager of the New Haven club last year he secured Bressler from the Athletics under the optional agreement plan. Bressler proved a valuable man in the box and also played a good game in the outfield-
 One of Bressler's most noteworthy featS was his no-hit performance against the Colonials during the latter part of the 1916 season. Bressler was in excellent form that day and held the Weiss outfit at his mercy through Ter turned in two two-hit games and One-hit contest.
 Bressler made many friends in New Haven who will be sorry to learn that he will not return. The Southern as- SOciation. however, is of higher clasSi- fication than the Eastern league and Bressler will draw down more money for his services.
 Baseball critics believe that Bressler has the making of a wonderful pitcher if he can overcome his one big fault wildness. Bressler got into one game for the Athletics after leaving New Haven at the close of the Eastern league season and passed three men in one inning and hit another.
 Thomas Sheehan, another pitcher, has also been released to Atlanta by Connie Mack Sheehan went to the Athletics from the Three I league in 1914
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET BRoADENED
Operations Were Largely Governed by
 Foreign Developments.

New York, Jan. 1.-The broader and more active operations of today's market were largely governed by for eign developments. It was regarded as significant of prevailing specula- tive sentiment that the irregularity and heavineSs of the forenoon gave way to pronounced strength on pub ucation of the first extracts of the British premier's Guildhall address.
 Rails were the only important is sues to manifest backwardness. mak- ing only trffing recoveries. This gave point to recent reports of a recurrence of last years liquidation of these Se- curities by foreign holders. Heaviest among the rails were Reading, St. Paul, New Haven and some Of the ans-conttnentals.
 more limited scale, were attended by further unsettlement in spec1alties. General Motors adding another 1-2 points to it's spectacular reversal of the three preceding days, with one to three points in minor industrials, equipments and oils. United States Steel ffuctuated between 1o9 IS and 112 5-S, closing at III Is, net gain of 1 1-S points.
 Shipping shares backed and filled until the final hour, when Mercantile Marine preferred more than made up it's loss, short covering being induced red dividends might soon be taken. Coppers were again in favor, regard less of denia1s of any impending con tracts with foreign interests. Obscure specialties and utilities were mainly lower Total sales amounted to l. 150, 900 shares.
 Exchange rates on London were hrmer with another large consignment of British gold from Canada Francs and marks were unaltered, but rubles lowered around the low quotation of yesterday condition coinciding with the heaviness of Russian 1-2'S on the curb.
 Other international issues were heavy, Anglo-French 5's repeating last years minimum quotation of g 12. Railroad bonds tended towards ir- regularity. Total sales, par value, ag- gregated $5,475,000.
 U. S. bonds were unchanged on call, but the registered As were 3-4 per cent. down on an actual sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Of New York in every round of their fifteen round bout here tonight Sweeney got the sympathy of the spectators by his exhibition of game ness.
 Larry Williams of Bridgeport, mid dleweight, knocked out Sailor Jim Carroll colored, lately of the navy, in the sixth round of a scheduled twelve round bout. Carroll was outfough from the start.
 Charley Pitts and Red Allen, both of Bridgeport, went twelve fast and closely contested rounds, Pitts getting the verdict by a small margin. They are Hghtweights.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Sporting Notes

Gabby Cravath, the Phillies' slug ging outfielder, who seems destined to be shifted from the National league to the Pacific Coast league, will leave the major organization with re- markable record for home run hitting during the last five years.
 Announcement has been made that the annual athletic meeting of the second divison, Connecticut Naval Mi- litia will be held at the Hartford arm ory on the evening of February 21. l. will be known this year, it is stated as the Intercollegiate Relay Carnival of the East.
 The schedule of the Naval Academy football team for next season has been announced. Eight games will be played on the home grounds and the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Troubled at Night.

Painful, annoying bladder weakness usually indicates kidney trouble and kidney trouble never should be neglected. Backache, rheumatism. sore, swollen or stiff muscles or joints all these have been relieved by Fo- ley Kidney Pills. They act promptly and efficiently and help to health. Henry Rudolph. Carmi, Ill, writes: q was bothered with hurting in back and was troubled at night and had to get up several times. Since taking Foley Kidney Pills sleep all night without getting up.'
 The Lee & osgood Co,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

St. Louis, where a city series between the Browns and Cardinals has long been a spring fixture. The 1917 pans show that every major league club except one, the Chicago White SoX. will meet teams from the rival league. Last season about 40 inter-league con tests were played before the opening of the championship season and this year that number will be almost dou- bled.
 Norway has prohibited. the exporta- tio of coffee substitutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Spring training plans of the major league clubs, now being announced daily bring to light the growing pop ularity of interleague games between the clubs of the Tener and Johnson circuits and the apssing of the former custom of laying none but minor league clubs in the south. A few years ago the only preliminary exhibitions between major league clubs were at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
His record folloWs:
Bay State Short shfn.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 1.-The Bay State Short Ship Circuit, at a meet ing here today, with six tracks repre- sented, elected Edward MouIton of Worcester president. J. P. Graham of Winsor, Conn, was elected a member of the executive committed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
KIDNEY. REMEDY RECEIVES
 GREAT PRAISE

Your Swanp-Root has proved very effective as a kidney, liver and bIad- der remedy and my customers are several ailments of the kidneys, liver and bladder that have been cured by it and always recommend it when ever I can. After selling Swamp Root@for eight years have heard nothing but words of praise.
 Very truly yours,
 W. H. TEAGUE, - May (, 6,s1916.' E-~-= Lewiston, Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Veteran Pitcher Dead.

Philadelphia, Jan 11--Jack Me Fetridge. a veteran baseball pitcher. who played with the Philadelphia. Ma tional League club in 1908 and was widely known in semi mi-prwfessional baseball circles, died suddenly at his home here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
PALACE BOWLING LEAGUE Team No. Did Comeback Stunt
 Southgate High Roller.

After winning the first string then losing the second, Team No. 7 in the Palace Bowling league did the the comeback stunt and defeated Team 3 in the final string, innig the match at the Palace alleys Thursday night. Southgate of the winning team rolled high single and total. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

New Britain.-Between December Is and 31, Chief +Beckerie and Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons. inspected 3s9 cellars in the. business section, and on the first visit all but twelve of them were found in satisfactory con- dition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
The Mechanics.

HUGH ROSS BATTERED
 KNOCKOUT SWEENEY New Yorker Showed Good Gameness and Received Sympathy From Fans Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 11.-Hugh Ross of Bridgeport, light heavyweight, had the better of Knockout Sweeney
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
COTTON.

New York. Jan. 11-Cotton futures closed unsettled. January 17S6; tober 1707.
 Spot quiet; middling 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Atlas

F'ialed goals. Blake II, Daly 10, Mratin 10, Harris ,, Benjamin ?, Geetersloh 4, McCusker 5.
 Field goals, Blake l, Daily l. Referee, Gingras, timer and scorer, Griffin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Team No. 3
STORE AND FACTORY LEAGUE
J. B. Martin Go. Took Evenings Match
 Edwards Rolled High.

The J. B. Martin bowling team won two strings from the Mechanics in the store and Factory Bowling League Thursday night at the Aetna alleys The Taftville five captured the first two strings and lost the final one by pins. Edwards rolled both high single and high total. The scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
ATLAS FIVE PUT
 UP POOR GAME
Jewett City Forwards Tired at Shoot ing Baskets-Score 72 to 12
Special to The Bulletin.y

The Atlas five of Hartford, who claimed they were one of the fastest basketball teams in Hartford, proved to be a joke when the local team gave them a sound trimming here tonight When the final whistle was blown and after the score keeper had finished summing up, the score stood 72 to Is in favor of the home five. The visiting bunch were d joke in the real sense of the word and the game was big disappointment to fans and management. The lineup:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

game against the Military Academy eleven will be played on on Nov. "A at the Polo Grounds, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Letter to
 pr. KiImer G Go. Binehamton, N. Y.

Prove What SWamp-Root Will Do For You
 Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & O., Binghamton. N. r.. for a sample size r6ttle, It will convince anyone. You will also receive a. booklet of valuabia inFSrmation. telling about the kidneys and bladder: When writing be sure and mention the Norwich Daily Bulletin Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
MONEY,

New York, Jan. 11-Cau money firm; high Ia: low 1-2: ruling rate 2: last loan 3 1-4; closing bid 2; offered at IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
BURGLARY INSURANCE The Travellers Insurance Co. B. P. LEARNED & CO. . Agency Established May. 1s4s.
ArroRNEYs-AT-L
Brown & Perkins, llalnsys-st4u

over Uncas Nat Bank. Shesucket st.
 Entrance stairway near to Thames National Ban!- Telephone 3S-1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
STOCKS

The following is a of the transactions on the New York Stock Exchange to P. NJ:
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-12
GOVERNMENT WILL CONTROL
 DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD

Little Rock, May 12-John II. Page, commissioner of agriculture, has re- turned from a two weeks visit to Washington, where he was in confer ence with government officials rela- tive to questions of food prices and distribution. Commissioners from nearly all of the states were present and the problems were discussed in all their bearings. Drastic steps will be taken, but the details must await the action of Congress.
 MT. Page says that he believes the food commission or the secretary of agriculture will be given authority to provide for the uninterrupted distri- button of food products so that no fictitious prices may be fixed; also to guarantee the producer a minimum but not a maximum price. This com mission has not yet been created, but 1t has been practically decided that it will be done.
 The Federal Trade Commission
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-12
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Norris Candies fresh by express at Guthrie's.
 w. A. McClelland of Gurdon, spent a portion of today in Prescott attend ing to business matters. Mr. McClel- land has our thanks for renewing his subscription to The Nevada News, Nevada county's only all-home-print paper.
 FOR SALE-Few settings Rhode Island Red eggs. Cecil Johnson, Phone PA.
 The Prescott Ice X Milling Co. is now using a 1,000-pound capacity Vim motor truck for making their city deliveries. It is one of the standard makes and besides being more eco- nomical and convenient for their de- livery business, their customers are assured of the quickest service pos sible.
 FOR SALE-Our 5 passenger Ov- erland car, in good condition. Will sell cheap or trade for Ford See car at the Prescott Garage. Chas. Lan- caster
 We would appreciate it if you would call 242 when you know of anyone leaving town or arriving, a party of any kind or anything else that would go toward making a newsy town paper. Will you do it?
 The Presbyterian revival begins tomorrow morning. By agreement of the pastors, the Baptist will close for the night service and unite with the Presbyterians and the Methodist will close Sunday week, May 2Oth. MT. Fincher comes Monday and breaches at 7:45 p. m. Let everybody come and greet him with large audience. ! The second quarterly conference will convene at the Methodist church in this city Monday night, May 14. Let every official member be present. J. A. Henderson, P. E.