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Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
BABE RUTH SOLD;
BIG BATTER JOINS
new YORK -YANKS
Owner Of HiIItoppers Buys
From Boston Services of
World Champion Home
Run Hitter.

New York, Jan. s.-The purchase
of Babe" Ruth Of the Boston Amer
leans by>the New York Americans
was announced Monday night by
Col. Jacob Rupert, president of the
New York club. Colonel Rupert
refused to state the price paid.
Colonel Rupert said that Man
ager Miller Higgins of the Yankees
is now in Los Angeles, Cal, 4nego-
tiating with Ruth.
Has Three-Year Contract.
Ruth has a three-year contract
with the Boston club made last sea-
son, calling for a salary of $4,000 a
year. He is reported, however, to
have declared recently that unless
this sum was boosted to $4,000 he
would not return to Boston.
The famous home-run hitter de-
manded this increase on the strength
OF his last seasons batting record,
when he broke all previous major
league records by hitting 20 home
runs. #.
Won't Name Price.
In refusipg to name the price paid
for Ruth, Rupert admitted that he
understood an offer. of 100000 for
the player was refused last summer
by Harry Frazee of the Boston club
Ruth, who is 20 years old, joined
the Red Sox in 1915, as a pitcher
and wass used as pinch hitter, be-
cause of his ability to send out long
hits.
Last season he was transferred to
outfeld duty, where he batted .322
as we'll as establishing a new major
league home run record. He made
y three-base hits, "a two-base hits
and received l0l bases on balls from
pitchers who preferred to pass him
Ruth pitched in II games and yield
ed an average of 397 runs. As an
outhelder he erred only twice in 2s8
chances.
Boston Announces Sale.
Boston, Jan. 5.-President Harry
frazee of the Boston Americans said
that he had sold Babe" Ruth to
the New York Americans because
he thought it was all injustice" to
keep him with Red Sox,- who were
fast becoming a one-man team" He
did not make public the purchase
price.
Ruth, who is the world champion
homc7run hitter, recently returned
his three-year contract which called
for payment of $4,000 a year,
without his signature, demanding a
much larger salary. Mr.. Frazee said
that he would use the money OBJ
tanned from the New York club for
the purchase of other players and
would try to develop the Red Sox
into winning team.
Ruth Doesn't Kro-.:..
Ruth, champion home,un hitter,
Ruth, champion home run hitter,
said lie had had no information re-
garding his reported sale by Boston
Americans to the New York Amer
lean club until told by The Associ-
ated Press that Colonel Rupert,
president Of the. Yankees had an
nounced the deal.
II am not surprised, however" he
added. when ] made my demand on
the Red Sox Tor $40 900 year had
an idea they would choose to sell me
rather than pay the advance and /
know the Yankees were the most
probable purchasers in that event"
Ruth said he had not yet seen
Miller Higgins, manager of the
Yankees, who was reported to be in
southern California to negotiate with
the ball player.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
Princeton Grid Schedule.

Princeton, N. J.HJan. 5.--Prince-
toms 1920 foot ball schedule, made
public Monday night, contains seven
games, the same number as last
year. Of the teams played last year.
Colgate, Lafayette, Trinity and
Rochester are dropped. The sched-
,ule follows:
Oct 2, Swarthmore: Oct. 9, Mary.
land State; Oct l6, Washington and
Lee; Oct q, Navy; Oct. 80, West
Virginia; Nov. E, Harvard at Csm-
bridge; Nov. Is, Yale.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
Files $4,000 Suit Against
Estate of Live Stock Man

Gust Johnson filed suit for SIS, 900
in district, court yesterday against
the estate of the late Phillip kel-
logg, South Side stock commission
man, killed in an automobile acct
dent November 2, 1919, at Thir-
teenth street and Dark Park boule-
ward. Two widows" appeared in
county court to probate Mr.. KEEL
logg's will. Mr.. Johnson alleges he
was injured in the accident, which
caused Mr. Kellogg's death.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
Today's Calendar of Sports.

Racing: Winter meeting Of Cuba -Amers
lean Jockey club. ut Havana.
TrOtting: Annual meeting Of stewards Of
the Bay State circuit, at Worcester.
Automobile: Annual meeting Of Society
Of AutomOtiye Engineers, at New York.
Athletics: War Camp Community Service
indoor meet, at Atlanta, Ga.
Boxing: Marty Cross against Young
Fisher, 10 rounds, at Syracuse
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
To Suppress Gamblers in
Parks of Coast Leaque Teams

San Francisco, Jan. 5.-Resolu-
tons providing vigorous suppression
of gamblers attempting to operate
in parks Of the Pacific coast base
bali league were adopted at the an
nual meeting Of the leagues direc
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06
Phillies Buy Sanders.

Philadelphia, Jan. 5.-The Phila+
delphia National league club an
nounced that it. had purchased out
right Pitcher Ray Sanders from the
Pittsburgh club.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06

A new motor truck dump body is
designed TO unload bricks and pile
them "a stacks without damage
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-06

The Chinese government is olan-
ming a radio service that will warn
shipping of typhoon dangers.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
WILL NEW YORK CLEAN Horsr.

With what seems to be good reason in view of the conditions disclosed. New York is getting anxious over the amount of crime that is being committed and the failure of the police to cope with the situation. When the present adrninis- tration took hold there and changes wArA made in the commissioners and some of the most efficient men in the depArtmsn, eliminated it was believed that it won,a not work to the good of conditions in the metropolis
 whether as the result of that or inen1- ciency which has developed from othe- causes New York is experiencing a criroe wave that grows in size in spite of such efforts as are being put forth to combat 1t. In the fact that it is suffering from much crime it doesn't differ from num- Der of other large centers, but the most 1erious aspect is that it doesn't possess ;he ability or disposition to get those Who are responsible. The police connnnis. sioner tries to claim that the many cases of crime are due to the newspapers mentioning them as they occur. and thereby encouraging the crooks to gath. CT in the big city, but he doesn't stop to
 
 cy Of the police force and decide to oper ate there because they believe there i, little chance of getting caught rathe, than because they have read about othe, cases in the papers. The reputation 0, any police force is known to the crook, long before the newspapers get to them
 The fact that 100 murders have bee, committed in that city this year withou any solution being obtained nakes fl evident that something must be the ma. ter with those who are supposed in m hold law and order. Chicago has chang cd the head of the police department an, started in to put a check upon crime Philadelphia has given warning to ,h effect that the police must do their dut, or get out New York is cor1nla min, about the results that it is rettlny. bu will it clean house either as to the )crim mas or the inehiciency in its polio force7
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING NOV. 27th, 1sao
 11,057
ROADS AND TRUCKS

From the questions which were put to the state highway commissioner by rep- resentatives of truck manufacturers. owners and users concerning the time when the highways of the state would be in condition to take care of gross weight loads of 2S,o00 pounds it would indicate that 1t was expected that the state of Connecticut was going to be asked to build and maintain highways and bridges that will permit of handling the freight business over the roads of the state in- stead of over the railroads, or to submit the railroads to much the same sort of competition that the trolley lines have been experiencing from the jitneys.
 When the highway commissioner de- clared that it would require an Axpendi- ture of s12,00O,000 alone in new bridges in order to permit such loads upon the principle highways it is plainly indicated what lies beror~ the taxpayers of Con- necticut if there is going to be any such regulation. And that one item doesn't make any provision for the damage that might be done to roads that were not luilt 10 carry any such weight in daily transportation.
 That this matter along with others concerning the highway will come before the next session of the general assem- ply is not improbable. It is a matter which must get attention along with other matters concerning Transportation. That the auto trucks furnish a quick method of getting goods between points has been general recognized but under existing corditfons if is s attasti6n @~hkth
 CT the tremendous outlay that will be re. quired in order to make the highways meet the requirements of the auto trucks Is going to be supported At the pres. snt time it is necessary for the tricks 10 meet the highway conditions. Ina, Is what is required of all users of the highways and the general assembly viii doubtless want to know why Connecticut taxpayers should dig into their pockets 10 take care of the trucking situation any more than they should provide new traekage and facilities for the railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
DIRECTING EMIGRANrs

1nasmuch as the immigration question is one which is bound to get much a.ten ton in this country at the coming aes- sions of congress there cannot fail to be more or less interest manifested in the syndicate which has been organized in Italy for the purpose of advising and guiding those who are leaving that country for other lands.
 It is to be presumed that this orxani- zation has been started for business nur. poses, that the object is to make dol- lar rather than philanthropy, from the helter skelter manner in which those seeking new homes set out on their ioar neys with little or no information as t, just what they are going to do or where they are going to settle down. They so with the idea of taking their chances wherever conditions look good or to get near friends or relatives, but they in- vsriably disregard opportunities which exist simply because they know nothing about them Likewise there are many who make their way across the water only to find out on their arrival here tha, they cannot be admitted
 If this syndicate which has been or ganized in Italy intends to inform the Italian emigrants where in other coun. tries there is the best chance for getting ahead. where labor conditions are such as will be to their benefit, where the de- Inand is for such labor as they can fur nish, what the laws are regarding admis- sion to the countries and much other in formation which is bound to be sf vatse ss people sstting out for unknown- -desti-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
WHERE CARE IS NEEDED.

4 special committee assigned by thel association of state railway and utility commissions has made report to the ef- feet that the elimination Of all the grsdel crossings in the country would cost niorel than tine railroads afe/wcrtE. There can- not be any question but what the ex- would be enormous, but it is equally evident that while there are crossings whicif ought to be eliminated there areI others which can and should set such protection as they deserve through other arrangements
 Many grade crossings, some of the worst, have been eliminated. The idea of continuing the work has not been abandoned. There still remain many which ought to bs eliminated and prob4 ably will De in time in order to insure safety for the large amount Of traffic that uses them. but 1t is evident that there can he nh hope that they will all be eliminated. With the worst of them taken care of the responsibility which all users of grade crossings should zs- sume will serve to prevent accidents and fatalities if it is only exercised.
 In order to warn those who are not familiar with the road that there is q crossing ahead there should be adeeuate signalling devices whereby this fact can be disclosed at night as we'll as by day It has been suggested by the associa- tions committee that all autos should come to full stop before crossing rail- road tracks. That is not more than safety calls for at blind crossings, where the view in one or both directions is shut off, but it IS not required at many and rrobably could not be enforced were it a law.
 For the most part those whc use cross- ings are careful, but there are those who through carelessness, or Becoming bar dened to danger by frequent negotiation of such spots, fail to protect themselves mitch the same As the fellow who goes to sleep on railroad track. It is not surprising therefore that the idea of elinn- mating all crossings because of those who will not protect themselves meets with strenuous opposition It is q sltua- tion where care rather than unwsrranted outlay is nee0ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
'DD INCIDENTS IN AMERfcAN
 HISTORY
"oLDl PUTS" DARING RIDE

There was never braver or a more patriotic soldier than old Israel Putnam. of Connecticuts whose name is closely as- sociated with many stirring events of the Revolutionary war. Nor was there an officer that was more beloved han "Old Put" as his soldiers familiarly called him. His undaunted courage won for him the respect of everybody and in no way was this better displayed than in his famous ride down the hundred steps when pursued by British dragoon at West Greenwich in 1779.
 This daring act of the Yankee com1 mander has been one of the moot points of the anecdotal history of the American Revolution from the day of the deed to the present time This feat was, how ever, recorded by Revolutionary soldier. who shortly after the dash examined the hoof prints of Putnams horse of the soft earth of the hillside and later inter- viewed one of the pursuers.
 The following story is verbatim copy
 of the diary of Jeremiah Selkrig, of Der
 by Narrows. Conn, soldier in the Con-
 tinental army. who made the investigation which he records:
 Gen. Putnam was in the neighborhooo of West Greenwich in February or March of 1779. I was there the first week oi April and heard the story of Putnam's ride and went to see the traces of the horses footsteps. The horses hind feei struck about foot to the right of thu top of the hundred stone steps. His frs leap was about twenty feet, when ht struck and made another jump of six feet and made the second leap of nearly thir ty feet mad was down the hill. His pur. ty feet and was down the hill. His pur- He then relates how the escape wa: made Putnam was made aware of tn, l presence of the British He visited a Tory ! family who lived near the place to gair 1 information He hitched his old blacl horse at the post near the door of th'
 Tory and walked in. The old man wal 1 out but to his wife said:
 I have heard that Gen. Clinton wa | coming this way" said Put. AS I wa l once acquainted with him in the ol' l French war I should like to see him.
 '~The old Tory saw the horse at tn l door and ran to Gen. C1inton's hous | with the infornation that Gen Putnam l was at his farm. Sergt. Servant. 0 | Clinton's staff. was given orders to talk six men and run to the house and plan
 sentinel at every door and window an
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let no man go in or out of the house. He did as he was ordered. and stood him. self by Puts horse. Putnam looked out and saw the sergeant standing by the horse and below troop coming up.
 Landlady please lend me great coat said Putnam. T am a little chilly He took down the loop of his cooked hat. I believe I see him coming. I think I'll out and meet him. referring to Clinton.
 He opened the door, Good morning. sergeant he said
 Good morning. said the sergeant. please your honor
 Pray what company is that coming up the road there?'
 Iris his Exceilency, Gen Clinton, and his staff.' answered the sergeant.
 An said he, I have been waiting some time to see the gen'l. I was &C., quainted with him in the last French war. I think I'll mount my horse and meet the genI.'
 Sergeant Servant said Putnam bound ed onto his horse which stood with his head down. has ears topped forward, but the moment he was astride his horses ears were up. With one bound he wal in the road. The horse guards of Gen Clinton were within ten rods. The1 started and before Puts horse got un der war they were within two rods of him He pulled for the steps. The steps wcr' about the descent of a steep staircase The bank. was loose and Eravely ant about 100 feet down. The guards wen back to the house. The Renl in conver sation said to Sergeant Servant, fWh, went from the house?' T do not know and please your Ex cellency, I supposed it to have been on of our guides said the sergeant.
 Tt is the very man I sent you her to keep. Pray. what were your orders demanded Clinton.
 "Ah. genl I remember. now, but was confident it was one of our guides I forgot my orders entirely. am afraid you are a bit tard said the gen1. That was Gen. Putnam the very man I thought to have caught I know him we'll should have treated ! him like a gentleman and have been pleas
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
TRAVELLING LIGHT

T hope you aren't going to have ton Of baggage for me to take to the station. began Margafet's brother at the break fast table.
 Margaret looked offended.
 Not enough to hurt you or any foot ball man. she shifted. Just a bag and an umbrella. If you're not strong enough to help me carry those for four blocks yau can treat me to a taxi"
 "O1. well,' said her brother. hastily, "of course, if that's all you have-ony don't load the bag with bricks"
 Don't strain yourself trying to be gal lant?' she retorted, as she left the room preparatory to packing for her week s visit with & friend.
 When Jim came home that afternoon the bag and umbrella were fnodestly as- sefnbled in the hall. Jim lifted the bag, tentatively. and groaned.
 Say" he said to his sister, who was just descending the stairs. What's in It this time; pig iron?'' The ideal Only some shoes and bot ties of stuff that have to have, .freckle lotion and curling fluid and things. And my school memory book, that l want to show Clara. And skates. You never know when the ice'il be good this time Of year. Anyhow, you ought to be thankful I didn't put ali my clothes in it., as it would have weighed lot more l borrowed fathers suitcase for that. ] wish you'd go upstairs and bring it down. It's not really heavy, but I've so so many other things to carry" Other thingsl I thought you sait that all you were going to have this tim, was 8 bag and an umbrella. What othei things, for pitys sake?' Why, of course. 1 have to take m, golf clubs, silly! You know Clara's peo pie play as late as they can in the fall
 And my vio1in"
 Violin! Jehoshaphatl You go fo weeks at time without touching it her,
 at home. Can't you get along for a fev
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days without thatT'
 Well, Clara just wrote me that New ton Jones is going to be there and you know he's awfully fond of music so l thought it would be nice to have it. And then. of course my camera you know that's too big to get into a bag, even if didn't have so many other things. Clara'd be awfully disappointed if 1 didn't bring that; she loves 10 have her picture taken.
 And my portable typewriter-I tried 10 think how 1 could get along without taking that, but I hate to lose weeks practice on 1t when I'm just beginning to get up some speed. And Aunt Jane wants me to carry a big bouquet to Clara's mother and of course l must take my slicker over my arm in case it rains. !"
 And suppose a shoe box full of luncheon and a bird cage and bandbox or two" Jim added.
 The idea You needn't make fun. I guess if you were going away for a week you'd have a lot of stuff yourselfi Any. how, I'm not taking anything I don't | need, and you've got to help me. You can make two trips and at the other end III get a porter. Unless, of course. you want to get taxi.'' 1 Jim groaned again.. i "IT try it, he- announced. picking up the bag again. There's the doorbell" ] Margaret went to the door and pres. ently returned with five pound box Of candy in her hands
 From Teddy Browni" she said. "1'l have to take this with me. too. Wasn't | it nice of him.
 Nicer cried Jimmy, If I ever catch Teddy Brown alone Il1-' | He made a dash for the library. l What are you doingT' Margaret call ed.
 'Phoning for a taxi"
 And Margaret smiled as one smile. who has accomplished her purpose.-Chi ! cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30

nations it can be appreciated that 1t has large field for service and that those who are apt to % forth blihdly will bt glad to get the benefit of it's instructions.
 Likewise, if it is so inclined, such syndicate could do much in the way of restraining tf6se who are known to be undesirable from seeking other chimes. The desire to get rid of such people might be upperrnost in their minds but when it is understood that such by being stop ped and sen. back only clog the channels through which others must go there is reason enough why they should be kept where there is an excellent likelihood they will eventually De returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
rHE rurL srprH1

When the interstate commerce com mission expresses the belief that the coal crisis has passed 50 far as the danger of shortage is concerned it is to be foped that it is right. By the resclnd- ing of the priority orders it backs up its belief by action and henceforth it can be ex5eeteG that the coal distribution should get back to normal within short tune, or as fast It the season of he year will permit st.
 It is to be realized tna: with tEe closing of the lakss D nayigttion :he amount of coal which has been sent in that direction must to a large extent go elsewhere. Priority orders f6t shipments to lake ports were issued in order that the supply which has to be transported in that manner might be taken care of before the winter season set in and blocked such transportation. It was for much the same reason that New En- gland sought to get it's winters supply before the chances Of getting it by watet were denied or the weather conditions
 made it more difficult to move it by rail
 Conditions in this part of the country as to coal are not what they should be. They are better than they were and the lifting of the priority orders will prob ably permit more to be sent in this di. rection. CurtAiled industrial activitie. have served to reduce the requirement: and it does not appear now that New England will suffer from lack of coa even though it cannot be said to be overstocked at the present time.
 It is stiiI Snxihffs fa 1Af arau~l. (. get heat and to keep the wheels turnint while it is not little interested in tn, efforts which are being made to brin, down the price of the commodity It fl going to be winter when the vast, will be kept to the minimum, evel
 though having the @noney to pay for 1 end getting f. are entirely differen i things.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30

ed to have seen him. bst he has given us the sliD-as he turned to his officers and laughed.
 'Tis said Gen. Clinton sent his com pliments 10 Gen. Putnam with a new hat
 This is the true story of the episode. and not. the one frequently printed as having occurred in Connecticut Tomorrow: The Disappearance of Will liam Morgan.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
"YoUR MEDICINE Is Q. K.

Mrs. Charles Rule, New -Diggins Wis, wIites: Your medicine is o. K think Foiey's Honey and Tar is the best for coughs. l think your medicine is all VOL say it 1t. I know I would never be with cut it. You may use my name" Foley's Honey and Tar acts quickly, checks coughs, colds and croup, cuts the phlegm, opens air passages and allays irritation It stops disturbing coughing at night Children like it. Contains no opi- af2s. Lee & Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30

British Columbia sawmiIls have re- ceived an order from the British gov ernment for 5,oo0,o feet of railway ties for the United Kingdom and it is expected that further orders will fol- low. The provinces mills cut 70, ,eo0,- 800 feet for the British government last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-30
Stories Th.. Recall Other.
Ivory Doesn't Rust

One chilly afternoon several school girls were standing on a corner waiting for a car. A man invited them into his office to wait and they accepted. The conversation soon turned to the color of a certain girls hair. One insisted it was red, another that 1t was auburn and