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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
HOLD FINAL MEETING.

NEW YORK, March l2.-The final
scheduled meeting Of the new Inter
League will be held today.
President David L. Fultz announces
that the circuit will probably include
Syracuse. y. Y. which is ready 20
take back the franchise, which was
shifted to Hamilton last season. New
ark interests have also been granted
a franchise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
FRANKIE MASON HAS EDGE
OVER PAL MOORE IN BOUT

SOUTH BEND, Ind, March I2.-
frankie Mason, Fort Wayne. Ind.
and Pal Moore. Memphis, Tenn.
fought ten rounds to a draw here
last night. Moore was aggressive.
but Mason was credited with having
shade over Moore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
First Baseball Victim
of 1919 Season

NEW YORK, March 12.-Miss
Lillian Elain is the first base
ball victim of the season here.
She is in the hospital today with
q fractured skull, having been
struck by a batted ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
LOOKING EN- Over
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

This mad, mad world Frnstance-Jem DrscOl thirty
DID, stopped Pea Palmer fOrtree DID, in four rounds
the defenseless condition calling off
hoses In reading have frequently become
naueated descriptions of bearbaing oldtme English Of
tales of bloody bull fights SPAIN Cuba Mexico Dgghng cock
fighting shooting birds aathemR with Now add
their fade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
PREPs COUNT Gu.RON.

Georgetown Props are countfrr
heavily on Ralph Gilroy. brother ?
the famous football star. Johnny Gil
roy, to I'LL in in the box for the base
ball team this spring. Gilroy came
from Exeter to the Preps last fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
HAN TWO SERIES.

More than one hundred and hSty
lads got so interested in the inter-
class basketball series at Technical
that Coach Apple decided TO arrane (
two lpterclass series. which are GO
fhgsohi new.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
GRIFiFITHs EARNs nnAM.

MEMPHIS. March 12-Johnny Crif-
films stabbing left entirely offset
Ted Lewis 6arting right and at ne
end Of their eight-round bout here
last night il was generally admitted
10 have been an even thIng.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
OPENS WITH EMERSON,

Tech will open its baseball season
With the Emerson Institute team on
April 1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
CENTRAL WAS OUT.

Central High School baseball play.
ers were out yesterday in the
stadium. Coach Metzler looked over
about fOrty-hve candidates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
AL.MAHAUx IA Line.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Pitcher Al
MamaUx's signed contract has been
received by President Ebbetts, Of :he
Dodgers, he announced today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12

recommend that it be stricken OF
for next season.
Seems General Caae.
The condemnation OF the tWo-fO0
zone seems to be general all over LAi
country, and il is said that the In.
tercolIegiate League viii pvt fortl
every effort through Secretary RalpI
Morgan. to have the code changed -
next year.
While the Western teams con
demned the rule almost without trsz
and refused to abide in general ,.
the ruling the Fasteners have used
It and found a wanting.
George .WashiHston, with a muci
improved team, win play GaIlauds
Saturday night at the =. d. C. A. =
the fnaI game for the District Inter
COLLEGIATE Leagus title ) The Hatchst
ties forced GalIaudef TO 80 the lint
to obtain the last win.
& GalIaudet Will haFesth same team
that defeated Catholic University las
Saturday, and Is expecting 70, com
through with the tftle. A win 10
the Kendall GEeeners would be IN
usually popular
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
WILL PLAY FINALS.

Eastern will play of the finals Of
the basketball tournament today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-03-12
"T4E FELLOW WHO REALLY MEANS TO FIGHT

Joe Shannon, Oriole Hold-Out,
/ To Gel d Trial With GriFmen-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

Tn . nnding made public ons Thurs day Compensation Commiasioner James ]. Donohue of this city has dis missed the claim of FrAnceseo &Ad Caterina Badorini of Berbeno. Italy, parents of the late LuiEi Fcntana of New London, against the American Bridge Co, of Pittsburah. Fontana vas killed March 4. 1919. by train while returning to his work after dinner.
 From the testimony it Is found that on the day in question. while in the employ of the respondent company of the Town of Groton, the decedent was working in the capac1&y of a. laborer, and that he had worked as such during the forenoon and had gone to his boarding place for dinner. and while returning to his work after the din- ner recess by way of the railroad tracks he was struck by a train and instantly killed in the town of New Dond6n.
 1t Is found from the evidence that At the time of his fatal injury the de- oedent had not yet reached the rlace of his employment. that he was on premises over which his employer had no control, that the injury was not received during the regular working hours of his employment and so did not arise out of and in the course of His employment.
 At the hearing various witnesses testified as to the place of the dece- dents employment, the time of hfs death and the. hours of his employ ment, and it was found that no trans
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
HUMORs OF THE DAY

Mother. Don't ask SO many ques- tions, child. Curiosity killed the cat
 Little Ethel: What did the cat want to know. ma ?'
 Mother: What's the matter, Billy?'
 Weeping Laddie: Teacher whip
 Mother: what for7"
 Weeping Laddie: Just for an swering question. and il was the right answer, too"
 Mother: But L don't understand. What was the question ?''
 Weeping Laddie: She asked who put the dead mouse and the box of worms in her desk"
 Billy Youngdads baby is begin ming to talk now" said Jones to Smith. the other day.
 Why. has he been boring you with stories about t?'' said Smith.
 No but I sat near him at lunch today, and l heard him say absent mindedly to the waitress. ''Dimme Jinky water, please
 T believe in standing up for my rights said the vigorous citizen. T don't" replied the socialist. T believe in living in g hammock in the shade and having my rights brought to me on c Hsyrevtrair'G:" "xztfffh to me on a silver tray."-Washinston Star.
 And Is the separation from your husband an official oue?" asked the puzzled income tax official.
 q dunno about official" returned the nunftion worker. "All I know is that when he comes to our 'ouse all I has to do Is to call the police and they chucks i'm out."-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
 '1 believe that everybody ought to say exactly what he thinks in his own way"
 "And yet" replied the slow speak ing man, that plan didn't seem to help much at the Tower of Babel."-I Detroit Free Press.
 Agent-"But. my dear madam, it's a shame to let your husbands life insurance lapse" I'll not pay another cent. I've had no luck yet."-Life.
 Whats a 'haard' in goIf% Jim?"
 Going round tho course with fas- sinating young widow, me boy."-Gos- ton Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
CLAIM FoR cohIP $ DElaED


 essss.,en esss.. ~sr provided for the sm-
 The testimony shows that the em- pfOyes of the respondent company were allowed from, F until 12.45 o'- clock for dinner and that the decedent K left his boarding place at about 12.35 and started for work, and it was found that the fatal injury was received sometime between 35 and I2.45 O. clock The testimqpy also shows that < the nlace where the decedent was struck and killed by the train of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company was about $50 feet sfrofn the nearest material yard over which the respondent company had control. and that it occurred at q place over which the respondent had no Jurisdiction whatever.
 The claim made by the attorney for the parents stated that Luigi Fon- tana the decedent left surviving him his parents. who are named in the caption as the claimants. both resi- dents of Italy and that they were de- pending for their support upon him. This statement was not objected to by the respondent company, but the question of dependency was left open for fureher hearing in case an award should be made in favor of the 
 In view of the facts as found this Is clearly a case of an injury not arising out of and in the course of employment and the claim for com pensa tion is therefore dismissed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
Use Cecoanut Oil
 E. For M ashins Hair


 When you wash your hair. be cafe- ful wha t.. you use. Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious: as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. ,kss The best thing to use is ..Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoos. for this is pure and entirely greaseless It's very cheap and beats anything else all to pieces. You can get this It any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in. about a2teaspoen- ful is all. that is required. 1t makes an abundance of rich, creamy father cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wayys and easy to handle. every particle of dust, dirt and dan --s -5s Esz 5-g 5-s Q
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
WILLIAM JENNiNGs BRYAN
 COMING TO NORWICH

Hon. William Jennings Bryan. one of America's most famous orators,s .wih speak at the Central Baptist church in this city on Wednesday evening, Sept. Sd. Mir. Bryan is tour ing the larger cities of the United States in the interest of world pro- hibition. He will speak on the sub-f ject Work Accomlisheti and the Task Before Us. Mir. Bryan is accompanied. by Dr. Howard H. Russell. founder of. the Anti Sa loon league. who. speaks brieny at each meeting. A general has been extended to the. public to attend the meeting. which is free. An offering will be taken up to aid in financing the world prohibition movement.
 s William Jennings Bryan, whose home is in Nebraska. is one of the leaders in the prohibition movement in
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

1 HON. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRY AN the United States and in the larger world movement He has been in American politics for more than a I every reform accomplished during that ! time.'
 During all his life Colonel Bryan has | been a total abstainer. During recent years he has devoted almost his entire time and attention to the advocacy of national prohibition.
 For eloquence Colonel Bryan is without an equal on the American platform today.
 The announcement of Mir. Bryan's expected visit to this city says:
 With 1ro41ibitfon achieved in both
 the United States and Canada. the next logical step is to extend proaibi- ton around the world
 At the world prohibition conference in Columbus. O.. November 191S dele gates from many nations. both Euro
 Saloon league of America to help in- .au4urate in their country the methods which had won, the victory here. This appeal was renewed a the world con- ference in Washington, D. C.. in June 1919. In response to this appeal the World League Against Alcoholism was cfga anized. The Anti Saloon league af- ready ma aintains English Headquarters charge. It has a Spanish American department under the direction of Rev R. F. Farley and has representa- tives already in many foreign capitals It is planning to promote the prohibition movement rapidly in all countries This stupendous undertaking is a chal- lenge to every red -blooded American who works and prays for sober world. To the shame of our great country, American brewers and dis tillers. foreseeins prohibition coming with absolute certainty. have for sev- eraf years been preparing the way to flood Asiatic and European countries with their body and ul-destroyine l beverages. The Christian missionaries ins central China and in the heart of | India are today declaring that liquor 1 from America is fast becoming a great 1 obstacle to the extension of Christ's i Kingdom. They are appealing for pro- lection They are mystified by the fact that both the gospel and the drink traffic are being brought to them from Christian America. World pro- hbition is the only solution of the 1 problem ]
 All nations stretch out appealing hands to America and cry Come over | and heln us-", America will eagerly respond to the call Anti Saloon league
 methods which have won here win win there. All hail to a dry America, All together for dry world.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
 MRS. CHARLES BOURNE

Wednesday evening friends and nelghbors of Mrs. Charles Bourne of 413 Main street gave her a surprise party at her home. Mrs. Bourne was presented a handsome oak rocker in honor of the occasion. The evening was spent in playing games. with vfctrola selections, and with music and dancing. after which the hostess served a da inty luncheon Mrs. Bourne and family are soon to leave the East Side and will make their heme in New London. They have been residents here for over twenty years. The gtfests included Mrs. Carl Spalding. Mrs. William F'reemafi Mrs. G. Spalding, Mrs. H. Retkoiske Mrs William Baieom. Mrs. James Me, Nafly, Mrs R. Staub, Mrs. G. ,Lynch, Mrs. J. Norman. Mrs F.. Freeman, Mrs T. Smith, Mrs. J. Doyle. Mrs. M. H. Donahue. Mrs. William Shaw. Mrs. E. Ackley. Mrs. J. Edwards. Mrs. J. Perdougai. and the Misses. N. Sulli- van, A. Smith. A. Buckley. G. Wen gel Dorothy Norman. Louise Norma n.
 Alice N1cNally. Annie Retkoviskie. Dorothy Dewing and Beatrice Free man.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
AND MoMEx
 foR MRS. COT

The members of Glover Council No g. Pythian Sisters held a surprise party at the home of Mrs. Laura Colt, sss Main street. Thursday evening. to celebrate her birthday. A hand some black handbag with sum of money was presented her. The pre- sentation was by Past Chief Lillian Johnson. who spoke of the years that, Mrs. Colt has served the Pythians and the highest honor of the state now being held by her. that of su- prefne representative. Although com pieteiy surprised, Mrs. Colt thanked her guests in & pleasing manner after which light refreshments were served. The guests departed wishing her many happy returns of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

The Junior Camp Fire Girls are spending several weeks at their cot tage at Groton Long Point.
 Miss, Ruth, Heap, employed at the office of the Ponemah Company IS now enioyinr a week vacation at her home in the village.
 Edward Preston swam across the river Thursday afternoon in $ minutes and A seconds. The start was made from the big rocks and the finish was at the swimming hole. His time for crossing the river at this point is the record Of the season.
 The game to be played at the Prov ideuce Street grounds this Saturday between Taftville and Ashland forms the subject of much discussion among the lovers of that sport. .s-es-e .--s-.--.
 Earl Webster of Baltic was q visitor at the home of his uncle. Charles Web ster on North A street Thursday.
 George Jarvis. employed by the Peoples Store. Is spending a two weeks visit at his home in. the vil- lage.
 Edward zuerner has returned to his home on Norwich avenue after hav- ing spent several weeks at Pleasant few
 Miss Yvonne Gladeau of. South A street has left the village for Fitch burg. Mass. where she will visit for few weeks with relatives living there.
 Leo Jacques has accepted position with William Chennette and wifi drive one of his trucks.
 Daniel McSheffery of South street Is now visiting with friends and rela- tives living in New Bedford. Mass.
 Frederick Stone has .returned to his hcmes on South A street, after sew crat weeks stay with friends and refa- ives living in Fall River and Taun- ton. Mass.
 Napoleon Pipin has accepted a po- sition with the -Goedye ear Cotton Mills, Go.
 Albert Lambert 6f North B street has entered the employ of an Artic, R l. plant. as boss carder. He will be- gin his work at the plant on Monday of next week
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
KALEIDOSCOPE

British subjects returning to the Emitted Kingdom arc exempt from ob- tainiHg a wise from British authorI- tses abroad.
 Fuel oil of good grade and sui .hent quality to supply the river steamers of that country. has been found in Colombia. ya.F
 Government scientists have esti- mated that there are thousands of tons of high grade asphalt in de- posits discovered in the Philippines.
 An Arkansas man has. invented a corkscrew mounted at one end of handle. from the other end of which project beaded wires to extract corks that have been pushed into bottles.
 The United States produced 477.- 235 tons of fuel briquets last year. increase of about 17 per cent. from the preceding year and the greatest amount since their rnanu- lecture was begun.
 ChQe has created commission to study the possibility of construct ing q longitudinal artery for the transmission of electric power Ob- taiBed from waterfalls through 9 Long stretch of territory.
 The development of the cocoanut- oil industry in the Philippines has tions. The exports of oil in 1918 amounted to 115.000 tons. as compared to 45.000 tons in 1917, and 16.000 tons h1 1916
 Two girls who were graduated from the Westcrn College for Wo- men, at Oxford, O., this year were taken to the commencement exer- cises in wheel chairs. both having been in the college hospital for q week on account of blistered leE6. caused from sunburn while camping on the Miami river.
 Kapok is fibre obtained from the seeds of the silk cotton tree and is also called Java cotton" IL is used extensively fin the synited Stataes as filling for mattresses. The importance of the trade with Java is shown by the fact thal all of the kapok imported by the United States comes from the Dutch East Indies.
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 Philosophy of blockhead-'Tf you !. would look spruce you must never pine.'
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
Why Many Fau.

We limit tle success of our own work by our indolence and lack of faith more than any outside circumstances limit 1t for ns. It is not lack of talent as much as iaek of courage and effort that circumscribes our usefuIness.-- Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
R fl E-U ' | I IS N
phys;o;au Dsfevss . oeruirs Rsnnsu, afer stj5e oisoase Has Been zFousd.

ter zet5e 0teease kfAs Heeu F oussd.
 Rheuma the wonderful rheiima tis m remedy E0Sg sold. by sfigs Socd drugs aists. gives quicker J.iesse lastin Y relief than other remedies cosrin q many times as much.
 E1eunla acts with speed. it brings in a few days the relief you have prayed for It antaEonizes the poi<ons that. cause gony and pain In the joints and muscles and quf e:Ss' the torti-ls5g soreness compieteiy aiisappea~rs; z ~
 says about Rheunia: have made a most carefaui investigaIion # tse for mula employed in the n nj fstc tlrc os Rheun.a. and I heartitv' re-; ,-nracn.I it as a remedy for all st.:.r.ls IT rifati4r : tisn find Riaenmss far in advance Of the methods generally e1ts,sose1 ir. the treatment of rheum.,tisn.. 9n,I al together differen. in csmtssssirio.r IT. ,sd the remedies usually srih.ssl. - Or. M. c. Lyons. This cert pEsy s;ll ,.s:.t give any rheumatic sufferer confidence to- try this harml sss and inexpensive remedy. 4
 If you have rh 4rsns,ris.u in aav form.s don't deiay=:r- isneanss t1day. {. Lee &~ Osgcod will, supply You 2 nj re : turn yosfr monev if it does not give you quick and joyful relief
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
HUSBAND DESERTED FOUR
 YEARS AFTER MARRIAGE

Grace NJ. Morgan of Stonington mas filed suit for divorce from Coleby Elisha Morgan. also of Stonington The couple were married May s, 1912, and she alleges that he deserted her on permission to resume her maiden nanfe. Grace NJ. Randall. The papers in the case were flied in the office of the superior court in this city on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
THE GREAT PEACE

Homeward across the gentle glistenipg grass Soul knit to soul and hand in hand-we pass; Within each others eyes we read content Of gliding years in the hearts acknowledgement The tender vapors from the valleys creep; The patient earth dreams hopefully in sleep: The sounds of day are hushed in Natures rest; A silver geam betrays the pale moons crest; A filmy fune athwart the somber yew From yon still cottage rises straight and blue; A scent of burning wood perfumes the air As incense might perfume heavenly stair; And in the golden glory of the sky symbol of hereafter seems to lie That endless peace which ends successive life The final Goal, the Great Peace after strife
 Author Unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
WIFE CHARGES cEsERTtcN
 AND INTOLERABLE CRUELTY

Charging desertion and intolera ble cruelty, Minnie Seeger of Leba non has instirated suit for divorce in the SUI perfor court. She was married to Morris Seeger in New York on March sl. 1918. His wherea bouts are un-. known to the plaintiff. who has resided in this state since 1915. She charges that her husband treated her with in tolerable cruelty between Jan. l, 1S15 and July. 1915, and that in the latter month he deserted The plaintiff asks custody of her child.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

--Ff< 1At ft4ff " %lrlN s THE WEAThER. The outlocke ise for ' generally fair weather Friday and Saturday in the states east of the Mississipi River ex- cept for showers and thunder storms Friday in New England.
 Winds ON ASFankie c~ast. North of Sandy Hook-moderate to frrsh south to southwest and showers. Sandy Hook to Hatteras--H Hatteras to Fioridn ,Starits south- west. partly cloudy.
 Ferecast. New England Showers and thunder storms Friday; Saturday fair. warm CT interior, Nl %f
 Observation in Nes~~ichs The. following records. reported from The Bulletins observations. show the changes in. tempcrNture and the baro- metric changes Thursday; a. m, .ss......s... susiV l2 m. .s.. .s.s.. ..... ns sNuo Highest ss. lowest 7c
 comnAsisspe. Predictions for Thureday: Fair. Thursdays weather: Fair. wersn. south wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
DI E e

BARBER-In Hope Valley, R. l.. Aug. 1S. 1919 H~rnah Nj. Barber, in her 9Sth year.
 BABCOCk-In North Haven Aug. IS. 1919 Rita Irene infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William H. Babcock. aged years.
 O'NEII-In Stonington Pawcatuck), , Aug. 20. 1919. Patrick O'NeiL FENNER-In Preston. Aug. 21. 1919, Eiizab beth Fenner, aged 13 years. Funeral services from the parlors of Cummings x Ring 322 Main street, Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
wh.t Yeu Malse U.

"After aH,' man writes. life is meriy the act of going to ones grave. "s Not much in that {: it is hardly worth printing. Life Is long md full of in terest, opportunity tnd pleasure. Life is abused unjusfly- and untruthtuliy.- D. ". Howe's Monthly.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

st9arttofds-A convention of 1000 Travellers Insurance company agents which was to have. been held two years ago will be held at Atlantic City Sept. 3, and 5
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
WOMAN OF MooSEHEART
 HELD PICNIC THURSDAY

The wonien of Mooseheart Legion were entertained at the cottage Of Mrs Gartrude Hanna at Stony Point. Thursday. About twenty mem bers Of the legion left Norwich Thursday morning m the $. train and after arriving al the point entered into the spirit of the day and had the best time in years. At noon Mrs. Hanna assisted by her mother Mrs Smith and Mrs. John .McDenafd, served a clam chowder dinner which was voted delicious. During the afternoon sew eral of the ladies enjoyed a dip in the ocean and later were taken about the harbor.
 The trip home was started late in the afternoon. the ladies taking the train to Saybrook where they waited for the Gilt Edge Express. stopped by special orders, and carried them to New London from whence they continued their trip to this city. ar irving on the 9.6s trafn. Mrs. Hanna was given a vote of thanks by the lad ies and Thursday August 21sts will ever remain fresh in the memories of those who took the trip. to Stony Point.