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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
READY TO SAIL OUT
 TO MEET THE R.34

Montauk Point, N. Y, July 2.-The American dirigible ca, housed at Montauk naval air station, tonight to meet the R-34 when she hears this coast.
 It is expected the radio station here will be the first on Long Island to pick up a message from the British airship. If no word is received from her on Friday morning, officers said, the ca will be sent out on an ob- servation flight. The American craft is equipped with wireless and could pick up the visitor and pilot her to her anchorage.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
MEETING OF CONNECTICUT
 PRISON ASSOCIATION

Hartford, July 2-Thc sefnj-annuaI meeting of the executive committee of the Connetcicut Prison Associat ton was held ir the capitol today. The report Of. the treasurer showed that during the past six months the re- ceipts amounted to $3,927 Included in these receipts were $1,oa4 from con- triJutions and st.350 from the state. The disbursements were: Aid to dis charged prisoners s1,6oe; salaries S1,- 259.67 premium OF treaSllrer's bonds $15. The baian ance ou hand at the close of the hiernia2 period was sG51.63.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
HOTELS CLOSE BARS AND
 RAISE PRICE OF ROOMS

Boston, July 2.-As a means of mak- ing up in part for loss of revenue at their bars, the hotels here today raised Proprietors said that soft drinks of fered over the bar found few custom CTS and their losses for a day were said to be from $500 in one case to $1 200 in another. The few saloons that placed so-called near beer" sale found a considerable demand for it. and one was sold out at noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
GOVERNMENT OPERATION
 OF RAILROADS IS COSTLY

Washington, July 2.-The deficit in cured in operation of railroads under government control during the month of May amounted to approximately S39, 100000. net operating income to- rental obligation of the government to the railroads for May of $77,426,O 900, acording to unofficial figures of rail- road earnings for the month made public today by the bureau of rail- way economics. The May deficit, how ever, showed a decrease from the av- craze G1onthly deficit of s43. .5o0, 900 in cured during the first four months of 1s19
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
icEBERGs INTERFERE WITH,
 BOATS OFF NEWFOUNDIAN

St. Johns, N. F.. July 2.-Icebergs outside the harbor entrance here have interfered with the operations of trap fishermen to such an extent that Governor Harris requested the war ship Cumberland to fire a few shots at the bergs with the idea of break ing them up. Some great bergs, nov ing down the coast much later in the season than usual grounded off the mouth of the port. The plan of shoot ing the barrier to pieces was resort ed to the only means of forcing the ice to continue its movement south. Some of the northern ports continue icehouud
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
MARKET PRICES FOR SILVER
 FOUND IN GOLD BULLION

Washington, July 2.-GovePnment assay offices have been instructed by Director of the Mint Baker to pay market prices hereafter for silver found in gold bullion purchased by the offices. Before July 1, the govern ment paid a dollar an ounce for such silver, although the open market rate rose as high as s1.14 after the embar- go was lifted
 The government is not in the mar the silver separated in refining gold. The market rate was not paid hitherto as it was desired to wait until the new fiscal year began.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
THREATENED BOMBS WOULD
 RE THROWN IN CARNEGIE HAL

New York. July 2.-Anonymous threats made to the police that bombs would be thrown in Carnegie Hall if the advertised meeting or July of the American committee for the relief and salvation of Russia was held caused the management of the hall to cancel the engagement today. Senator William H. King of Utah was to have been the principal speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
PLOT TIC BLOW UP FOOD
 ELEVATORS IN HAMBURG

Berlin, July 2.-(By The A. PA plot. to blow up elevators containing American food shipments has been uncovered at Hamburg. according to the Lolsal Anzeiger. Those involved. it. was said, were some of the convicts released from the Hamburg jail by mobs during the recent riots there. The authorities gained knowledge of the plot through member of the sea- mems union whose aid was sought by the conspirators
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
STRIKE ON TROLLEY
 LINES IN NEW JERSEY

Ncwars-,4 H|. J., July "A strike on tho various trolley lines operated throughout the state by the Public SE.--T ice Corporation was averted to- night when z,G6o- employees agreed to accept s.n award made today by Charlton Ogburne,, special examiner for the War Labor Board, granting Efe:r. tor hours pay for nine hours .tv@. csots Ii hour.
 Thomas N. McCartcr, president O. the company. said it would abide by the decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
CHINESE TO SIGN
 TREATY WITH AUSTRIA

Paris, July 2.-CBy The A. P)-The Chinese delegates to the peace confer ence expect to sign the treaty with Austria, c. T. Wang, a member of the delegation told The Associated Press correspondent today. He said the Austrian treaty contains nothing ob- jectionab1e to his government and as it includes the league of nations COW enant, the Chinese would gain mem bership ir1 the league in that manner e The Chi5eese' also will sign the declared war against Austria Hun gary.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
GERMANS EXPECT TO RATIFY
 PEACE TREATY NEXT WEEK

Parisa July 2-The Germans ex- pect to ratify the peace treaty the first of next week. according to a note sent to the allies acknowledging the allies stipulation that the blockade will be raised when the treaty is rati- fled. The Germans also expressed the hope that German war prisoners would be released at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
Treaty Bills in the
 Belgian Chamber
Ratification Measure Was In- troduced by the Foreign Minister - Congratulatory Letter From King Albert.

Brussels, July 2.-(By the A. P)- The Belgian foreign minister introduc- ed bills in the chamber today ratify- ing the treaty with Germany and the agreements connected with the treaty.
 The president of the chamber read letter from King Albert congratu- lating the chamber and the country on the victory achieved after the horrors of war and exhorting the country to be united in the efforts necessary for the work of restoration and reorgan- ization.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
HARTFORD TO HAVE ANTI
 PROHIBITION ADMINISTRATION

Hartford, Conn. July 2.-The mem bers of the Sons of Labon union. in meeting here tonight, voted to hold demonstration against the dry reg ulation in Saturday.. The union has asked permission to hold the demon stration in front of the municipal building, but this permission has not been granted. The plan is to muster several speakers and two brass bands and to protest noisily against the war time dry measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
SALARIES OF STATE
 OFFICIALS INcREASEh

Hartford, July 2.-In conformity with a law passed by the last genera assembly the state board of ccntro; which has jurisdiction over salaries O. state officials, increased that of State Highway Comnliss toner Charles J. Bennett to $S, coo 9 year and that of State Librarian George g. Goddard to S5,o0o. Mir. Bennett has been receiv- ing s5 900 and MT. Goddard S3.50O.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
ARGUMENTS CONCLUDED
 IN SKEELS MURDER CASE

Lawrence. Mass, July 2.-Court sat well into the evening to allow At torrey H. C. AttwilI to complete his closing argument today in the trial of Mrs. Bessie NJ. CSkeels) Lundgren for the murder of Miss Floreince w. Gay. Mrs. Skeels will be given an opportun- ity to address the court tomorrow fore noon, after which the charge will be given. It is expected that the case will go to the jury early in the after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
FRANK A. VANDERBILT NOW A DIRECTOR OF U. S. RUBBER co

New York. July 2.-F'rank A. Van derIip wass today elected a director of the United States Rubber Company.
 He succeeds William S. Kies, who has resigned to develop the South Amer ican field of the American Interna- tional Corporation, of which he is vice president =
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
MONTENEGRO RESENTS
 SERBIAN OCCUPATION

Berne, Tuesday, July 1.-Virtually all of Montenegro is in rebellion against the Serbian military occupa- ton, according to adyices received here. Esinody encounters have occur red a naany places and guerilla war fare is reviving in the mollntains.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03

London, July 2.-(By the A. P)- The air ministry has received a report from Commander Scott at 20: 15 Greenwich mean time (4:15 D. m. New York mean time) the dirigible R-34 was flying westward at thirty knots, two thousnad feet above the sea.
 At this height the ABA was above the clouds and enjoying brilliant sun shine. Commander Scott expects to arrive Friday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
CRUISER HUNTINGTON TO
 LAND TROOPS AT BOSTON

New York, July ?. - The cruiser Huntington. with 1873 troops. from Brest. has been diverted to Boston ceived from the transport today b5 army authorities here The Hunting ton was due in Newj York on July 5
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03

One noticeable effect of the wide open town is the increased number of arrivals by trains from New York Philadelphia and other points.
 A large number of license holders on Atlantic avenue tonight discontinued the sale of hard liquors and in the leading boardwalk cafes only PTS per cent. beer was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
CALL
 THEIR STRIKE OFF

New York July 2.--The strike of the Commercial Photographers Union tai Companies was declared off at 1 p. m.. today. TeIegraphic adSices from Washington were confirmed to this effect by Percy Thomas, deputy in ternational president and president of the Sixteenth District, which in cludes New York and New England
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
FORECAST OF UNAVOIDABLE WEATHER OFF NEWFOUNDt AND

St. Johns, N. F.. July 2.-Because of unfavorable weather conditions off Newfoundland forecast for tomorrow meteorological experts here tonight expressed doubt if the R-34 would ap- proach this coast on it's trip to Long Lsla=d ro-a Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
TWO TEST CASES 0F 2.75bEER| INSTITUTED IN PHILADELPHIA

Cases Brought by Federal Government Arrangement With the Philadelphia Retail Liquor Dealers Associaon-O of the Cases Will be Argued This Morning Members of the Association Have Decided to Keep Closed Until the Prohibition Ban LiftedHAtlantic City Saloons Remain Open and Trains Arriving From New York Philadelphia and Other Places Are Filled Capacity With Passengers
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
Polish Forces Start
 a Counter Offensive
Claim They Have Broken the Ckra1zian Eee:ekance Along tho WhoIe Ga;.c:Su-VoIhyn- ian Front.

Paris, July 2.-(By The A. P.) The Polish forces on Saturday started counter offensive along the whole Ga l1clan- Volhynian front. according to advlces from Warsaw. The Poles claim that they have everywhere broken the Ukrainian- resistance. and that the Lemberg- -Halicz- Stanislau railway line is again in Polish hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
GARMENT WORKERS ARE
 ON STRIKE IN CANADA

Montreal, July ?. - The garment workers union called strike in Can ada today, demanding the same waG cs paid in the United States. Two thousand members of the union re- sponded to the strike order in Mon GxeaL
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03

The transport Vedic bringing 1000 negro troops, will arrive at Boston from Brest today.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
BRITISH BL|NlP IS FLYING
 WESTWARD AT THIRTY KNOTS

Flying Thousand Above the Sea-Aboye the
 Clouds and Enjoying Brilliant Sunshine-Due to Arrive at Roosevelt Field About 6 F. M Friday-American
 Dirigible C3 is Housed Montauk Naval Air Station Ready to Sail Out to Meet the R-34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

How well they have buided only time can demonstrate, but viewed from the standpoint of the present it would appear though both the National and Amer ican circuits were stronger and better balanced than has been the case in re- cent seasons. Before the pennant races well under way it is expected that the last of the diamond stars now serv- ing with the forces either at home or abroad will have doffed the khaki for baseball glannel Many will reappear upon the field with a glamor heretofore lacking, and the fans welcome will be backed by a sentiment containing some- thing more than the admiration due the player for his playing ability alone.
 Mingled with faces of returning vet erans who have won honors on the bat tlehelds of Europe, well as on the diamond, will be seen those of newcom- CTS bringing the speed, agility and zest of youth to the national game. From the training camps of the southland come reports of the sparkling play of several recruits who promise to quickly estab- fish themselves in the hearts of the fans
 
 bat and ball.
 It is this constantly changing picture O personnel. playing ability and combat. tempered with the sentiment and tradi- tons of baseball, that has established i the sport so firmly throughout the na- | tion. Old stars may fade, youthful phe- nomenons leap to the zenith in their pla ces and club owners come and go with little l apparent effect upon the popularity of the game. For many years baseball has held it's own through prosperous and depress- ] ing seasons because it is baseball and l America game. Tradition had welded the sport into an integral part of the nations life.
 | Chicago leads in the number of cham | pionships won as the teams of that city l have accounted for II pennants. Boston l is second with nine and New York third with eight, Of the 37 pennants won by l cities now represented in the league. eastern clubs have captured 9 and the western teams 15.
 SHORT SEASON
 l This year the clubs face a shorter sea l son and a pennant race of 140 games in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

'ome idea of the magnificent pitchins 5e by Slap can be gained from the fact # not a single enemy Ntsman was to reach third base during the whole innings, and only three times did <. Paul runner get as far as the key ne, two of such advances being the 'llt of stolen bases. Five singles, two which were infield scratches, were the n total of the Saints hit column. On l, other hand, the local lads Crowded en of their eight bingles into the first IT frames.
 The addition of Stevenson ct short, who, the way, showed un in grand style med to inject the needed pepper into infield and only one miscue marred 43 chances which were the Barons ring the evening. Stevie is stocky 1t lad who handles himself gr EcefullE d gets the ball away iu hurry
 BARONS START EARL Y
 Eddie Mcdonald scntched a hit ta essen in the first frame, and af1er Bra sr struck out Pat Duncan drove a har'. sgle to right ELS smashed terrific i've to left, which Duncan werEt back .d nabbed. Bernsen tried to dodge 2 ose one, but the ball hit his bat rolle'' ir and Dutch" bNt it out, an 1nusuai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
Optimism Keynote or Major League Gossip
 OnEue ofNew Season
Five Changes in Managerial Roster Noted as Teams Line Up for Start-With Blight of War Lifted From Ma tional Sport Prospects Are Brighter han Ever
 Before Heroes of Conflict Are Returning
By Associated Press

New York April 19The coming week will usher in another baseball conditions which the major league hope and expect will be fruitful than those of the few With the blight ot war ted the national sport it is the belief ill all sections that the game heights of popularity which enjoyed previous the devastating sweep of worldwide hostties
 
 for period baseball and their directions Radical changes the the annual meetings abored
  to outfo formidable combinations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
PENNANT AND PLACE WINNERS
 OF PAST SEASONS
1919 TEAM MANAGERS

. IN N E. Chicago-Fred Mitchell; former position, catcher.
 New York-John McGraw; former posi- tion, third base.
 Cincinnati-xPat Moran; former posi- tion, catcher.
 Pittsburg-Hugo Bezdek; former posi- ton, second base,
 Brooklyn--Wilbert Robinson: former po- sition, catcher.
 Boston-George Stallings former posi- tion, catcher.
 Philadelphia-XJa ach Coombs; former po- stion, pitcher.
 St I.ouis-NBranch Rickey former posi- tion, catcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
Ladies' Season Books
 Ready for Fair Fans

In line with it's policy of making every inducement to the fair sex, the Birmingham Baseball association will again put on sale the ladies season books. the price of which is $l. These tickets entjtle female fans to admis- son on Tuesdays and Fridays, and on other days the holder can buy grand stand seat for 90 cents.
 According to Secretary Billy West, these books will go on sale tomorrow at baseball headquarters on the meg zanine floor of the Birmingham Arms and Cycle company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

place of the usual 154. When the teams ta Ike the field on Wednesday with Chicago at St. Louis, Cleveland at Detroit, Phila- delphia at Washington and Boston at New York on the American league circuit, and Bl ooklyn at Boston, New York at Phila- delphia, Pittsburg at Chicago and St. LCuis at Cincinnati in the National league, the 1919 season will be about week later in starting than has been the case in past years.
 What effect, if any, this will have upon the pennant races is uncertain at this time. Managers and magnates hope for settled weather md expect that if normal ten perature conditions prevail the teams will be able to play fast ball from the start. Close struggles with the lead shift ing frequently should make the baseball season of 1919 one of the brightest periods in the annals of the game. WHERE OPENING GAMES WILL
 BE PLAYED
 NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Boston-xBrook1yn vs. Boston. At Philadelphia-New York vs Philadei- phia.
 At Chicago-Pi{tsburg vs. Chicago. At Cincinnati-St Louis vs Cincinnati.
 AGUE. At St. Louis-Chicago vs. St Louis. At Detroit-CleVeland vs Detroit. At Washington-Philade vs. Wash rgton.
 At New York-Boston vs. New York. Especial opening scheduled for April
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
NIEHAUS INVINCIBLE

The fifth was uneventful. Although Bnzier for the Barons led off with hit, he was caught off first by Niehaus, who relieved Griner in this frame. In fact, the Barons could do nothing with Niehaus left-handed delivery in the last four in nings. and only F men faced the giant St. Paul hurler. The Saints went out in or der in the sixth. but in the seventh Berg hammer singled over second after two were out, but died on base when Neusel grounded out. Corriden, who singled, was the only visitor to reach first in the eighth.
 Tn the ninth the Saints attempted a rally after two were out. Hargrave drew a base on balls and went to second on Berghammers single to right. Slap was q little wild, but soon settled down, and by a pretty play got the third man, Neusel, by covering first when Bernsen picked up his wicked bounder 10 first.
 Yesterdays game was the first real. genuine exhibition of baseball that has been staged at Redwood this spring. The tans applauded Stevenson frequently for his good stops on hard chances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

The cotton mills in India employ nearly 300,000 persons and the cotton ginning, cleaning and pressing mills more than a third as many additional workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

hit. Billy Webb tried hard, but his besi effort was fly to Miller. Butler singles in the first after two were down and stole second, but Miller went out, Slap nicka to Bernsen.
 Duke" Duncan for the visitors walked to start the second, but was killed at sec ond on Peters perfect throw, when he tried to steal Hargrave beat out grounder to short and was forced at sec ond by Berghammer, who immediately stole the keystone. Neusel walked an6 Griner struck cut. The Barors went ou. in order in their half of the second.
 It was three up and three down for the Saints in the third Moley's men got busy. however. Mcdonald clouted sin gle over second and was safe at second, ~when Butler muffed Griner's throw on Brazer's bunt Duncan grounded out, advancing McDonnid and Brazier. Ellis grounded out. short to first. scoring Me Donald. Bernsen singled over second, scoring Brazier Webb grounded out.
 In the fourth the visitors again went out in order. Stevenson dropped a Texas leaguer into right field and pulled up at second. Peters bingled sharply to left, advancing Stevenson to third. Pete was caught off first when the ball was playel to the plate. On SAps grounder Steven |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
HOWARD STRONGEST RIVAL

Judging by comparative scores again. Howard college would seem to be the strongest team that Alabama has gone up against. In three games Howard has not failed to come out with credita- ble number of runs and hits. There Is mo denying the fact that the Baptists have an unusually strong aggregation this year.
 Following its return to the campus Monday Alabama is planning recep- tion for her star pastimers They will be met at the train and escorted to the campus where they will be enter taineu in some manner to be decided. Friday and Saturday of this week Mis- sssippi A. & M. will come to the cam pus for series of games. It is ru- mored that the Mississippi team has hopes of defea ting Alabama and thus putting in a claim for the much sought-for championship. Games with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
OHIO TOWN PLANS
 DRY CELEBRATION

Hillsboro. O., April 12.-This town, th" home of Mother Thompson, credlEe'i with being the founder of the Wonapn $ Christian Temperance union, is arranging for a big national celebration wien America goes dry on July l. Leaders or various temperance societies will atten the celebration,
 Those planning the event claim tfal Hillsboro is the birthplace of the rational prohibition movement. They siy that on December 24, 1873, number of women joined forces and set out to rid the dts- trict of it's saloons.
 The story of how these pioneers. headed by Mother Thompson, sallied forth day after day and, kneeling before the saloops. prayed and sang them out of existence' is a matter of history. the celebrati iph managers say
 Some of the members of Mother Thompson's little band ere still living ana will participate in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
UMPIREs FOR COMING SEASON

AMERICAN LEAGUE. NT H. Connolly, w. G. Evans, w. D- neen. G. Hidebrand, C. B. Owens, Bp 5. Nalin, G. Moriarty, o. Chill.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE. H. o. Day. W. klem. c. Rigler. l.. By ron, R. Emslie, w. Quigley, P. Harrison, c Moran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
SPORTS
LocAI.-BY WIRE
LEAGuE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE. Boston-Ed Barrow; former position pitcher, ( Cleveland-Lee Fohl; former position, ca tcher.
 Washington-Ciarke Griffith; former po- sltfon, pitcher.
 New Yorlk-Miller Husgins; former. po- sition, second base. St. Louis-xJlmmy Burke; former posi- ton, third base. Chcago-xkid Gleason; former position second base.
 Detroit-Hugh Jennings; former posi- tion, shortstop. f Philadelphia Mack; former po- sition, catcher.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

sHit for Griner in fifth. Score by innings: Barons .O02 100 00"-3 St. Paul .........z.......ot .ot0 800 o0O-o
 SUMMARY Two-base Hit-Stevenson Stolen Bases. Bernsen Butler. Berg hammer.
 East on Balls-Slapnicka 3. Left on Bases-Birmingham 4, St. Paul l.
 Hits-off of Griner T. with runs, in innings.
 Struck Out-Slapnicka ?, Griner 1, Niehaus 3.
 Time of Game-1:45. Umpires-Swacina and Walker. Attendance-15 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

L. s. U. and Oglethorpe on the campus will end the schedule unless Coach Noojin sees if to carry his warriors on southern trip to Mobile, New .Orleans and Colubus, Miss, the latter part oi May. following the final exhibitions.