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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20

Johnson and Borah for rejection of the league.
 Until Senator Harding did that, re- publicans and independents who are Tor the league accepted underground assur- ances from inspired sources that Sena- tor Harding was at heart pro-leaSuer. 1 At national headquarters in New YorN 1 from the moment that Des Moines speech | appeared in the press it was like watch 1 ing a tidal wave. First came hundreds | of telegrams from republicans and n- dependents announcing their support oi Cox Then came the real barometric | test.
 | Literally by the thousands letters con ] taining small contributions began t0 i pour in from republicans and idepeho-
 ents, a high proportion of them from
 women Dimes, quarters, dollars ana | larger sums in currency, checks, postai
 money orders and drafts piled up on the desk of Treasurer Marsh.
 | "In total, they represented no large | sum, but as an evidence of the turning i tide in America, they were most s's- nificant The ascendency of the demo- 1 cratic cause began then.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
ANYWAY, HE DIED
By Associated Pross

Cork, October 91.-The verdict rendered today by the military court of inquiry into the death of Michael Fitzgerald. the first of the hunger strikers to die in Cork jail. was that "the deceased, of sound mind, deliberately caused his own exis- tence to end and did feloniousiy kill him. self" m
 The governor of the jail testified that Fitzgerald took no food for sixty-eight days. Dr. Pearson, one of the Jail phy- sicians. testified that death was due to the general cessation of the vital tunc- tions caused by prolonged substinence from all form sof nourishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, october 1s.-Alabana and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday; little change in tempera- ture.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and prob ably Thursday: little change in tempera- ture.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; little change in temperature.
 Local Data For the "A hours ending at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
-
 By Associated Press

Washington, October 19.-The cour, of inquiry appointed by Secretary Dan- iels to investigate charges of illegal ex- cautions by marines in Haiti, an nounced today. after it's informal or ganization meeting. that it would ex- anime "al1 documents relating to af- fairs in Haiti" before summoning wit nesses. It was thought this would per init the hearing of testimony to begin on Friday. the date set for formal con- vening should the court determine tc conduct it's first session here. whicf will not be decided until the examina. ton of documents is concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
Adopt Commission Form

Tampa, Fla, October 1s.-Tampa to- day voted for adoption of the commis- sion form of government with city manager, by majority of ITO votes The new governm ent which will be ad. . ministered by the city manager and five commi ssioners one of whom shal be mayor, will become effective Janu- ary l. next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
Richard Lamb Dead
By Associated Press

New York, October 19.-The death in a Brooklyn hospital yesterday of Rich ard Lamb, widely known constructing engineer. was announced today. MT Lamb, who was S1 years old surveyed the Albermarle and Chesapeake canal planned drainage of the Dismal Swamp built the largest coal pier in the world and the Norfolk system of sewers. and for time was chief engineer of the Wilmington. Newborn and Norfolk rail road. He also designed an electric ca nal boat towing plant and erected a test plant for it on the Erie canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20

This company failed to answer citation last week and was ordered to show why
 it should not be punished for contempt,
 hut this citation was cancelled when the
 company's attorney explained that he thought an agreement had been made for
 a continuance of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-20
Most Graceful Rider Is 93

By Associated Press
 Senatobia Miss. October 19.-Mrs. Mary S. Solomon, 93 years old, and the only living mother of Confederate soldier Tn
 Mississippi, at the DeSoto County Fair yesterday won the first prize for being the most graceful woman horseback rider.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
COAST ATHLETES SELECTED
 FOR FINAL OLYMPIC TRYOUTS

Los Angeles, Cal June 29--Forty- three track and field athletes were chosen today by the Pacific coast games committee here to compete in the final tryouts at Boston, July IT, for places on the team which will represent the United States at the Olympic games at Antwerp, Belgium.
 The western team included John K. Norton, Olympic club, San Francisco. who in the western tryouts at Pasa- dena, Cal, last Saturday, ran the 440 yard hurdles in 54 1-5 seconds. better ing by two -fifths of a second the worlds record established by w. H. Meanix at Cambridge, Mass, July 15, 1915. Other members of the team are Charles w. Paddock, University of Southern California, who in the west ern tryout ran the 100 yards in 4-5 seconds Charles F. Hunter, unattach- ed, San Francisco, who at Pasadena ran 5000 meters in fifteen minutes 5 45 seconds for a new American re- cord; R. x. Irving University of Idaho and Clinton Larsen and Alma Richards both of the ogden (Utah) Athletic as- sociation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET HAS ANOTHER DULL DAY


 New York, June 29.-Business on the stock exchange today was without par allel in point of dullness and general unimportance in almost eighteen months. Total transactions of about 250,000 shares were the smallest of any full ses- sion since December of 1918.
 In all other respects tl1e market was merely a repetition of recent days. Standard shares were alternately irreg- hlar 10 firm, steady tone prevailing at the close on short covering in rails, steels and oils.
 Many of the usual favorites in the several speculative groups were altogeth- CT ignored.
 Moderate withdrawal of funds by lo- cal banks were reflected in tighter time rates. Nine per cent was bid for 90 and so day accommodations, with few offerings.
 Easement was shown by the call mon- ymarket, but this was wholly attribut- able to the light demand Early loans were made at per cent. that quotation holding until the final hour, when mod crate sums were available at to 1 1-2 per cent. reduction.
 Statements of railroad systems earn. ings for May were rather mixed South ern Pacific for example, showed a large gain in net. while Atchison and Missour Pacific reported heavy losses.
 Trading in bonds was relatively large the general domestic list. including lib erty issues, again easing. while foreig1 notations, notably Anglo-French 5's ant Belgian : 1-2's, were firm. Total sales par value, aggregated $13,25O.OOo.
 Old U. S. bonds were unchanged oI call
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
CONN. MILLS swAMPED TAFTvILLE
 IN LOOSELY PLAYED GAME
Especial to The Bulletin )

Danielson, June 2s.-Connecticut Mills turned the tables on Taftville on the home grounds here Sunday, sending the visitors back home runless, the score Of the game being II to 0. Danielson took revenge for the 10th inning beating it received a fortnight ago at tine hands of the losers, in the first, third and eighth innings, during which sessions all the scoring was done.
 In the very first stanza five counters were tallied. Elliott got on with hit and Joe LaBelle followed with a smash ing hit to right. which being misjudged by Descelles. went for home run. net ting two counters. Arthur and Couil- lard were walked in their turn and then Adams rapped to right scoring Arthur. Descelles dropped one from the bat of Kent and Couillard scored, Adams go- | ing to third. A minute later he stole home.
 A hit in the third by Neal pushed across the plate Couillard and Adams. In the eighth the winners scored four runs two on passed balls by Jimmy Murphy one as a result of an error Dugas , and the fourth when Reddy scurriec home on the sacrifice fly by LaBelle. The losers had their best chance tC
 score in the fifth. when with one dowI Germain worked around to third Bu l Corcoran and Jack Murphy famed. end ing their hopes. In the ninth, also, Blail came close to scoring when he race' homeward when Kent dropped one iron the bat of Jimmy Murphy. But Ken heaved the pill 10 the plate. getting i
 there in the nick of time to make the ou
 and end the game.
 Corcoran pitched for the losers am while he had four errors behind him. on
 contributed by himself. he was unstead
 passing four and hitting Kent He fan
 ned but five, and allowed eight hits. Ar
 thur hurled a fine brand of ball for th
 home club. flaming nine. passing on and giving but five scattered hits. Sim COX and Germain got two apiece Of these
 the latter whaling for q double and single. Blair and Mills played good bal
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Rivals Reply to DuweIs

In answer to the Duwels club, the man. ager of the Rivals wishes to say that the reason he wished to cancel the game with Duwels is the fans of Baltic wants to see a real ball club and to show the fans that it is not his fault. The manag- CT of the Rivals will give the Duwell club s over their expenses to bring good club to Baltic. The Rivals club have murderer's row in Simenaus, Sul- divan, Massey and Allard. so Manager Carey can take warning, bring up your team but deliver the goods The Rivals play in Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon defeated the Rivals, the best out of 3 last season. On Sunday. they will play Manager Carey's Duwels. o nMonday morning they play the American Legion.
 The Rivals took the first game but the Legion claims the Rivals won't have a look in for the next game. The Rivals would like to hey from Glasgo Yarn club and Colchester club or Plainfield for Saturday games.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
PLANS MADE FOR STATE
 K, OF c. ATHLETIC LEAGUE

Delegates from all parts of the state met Sunday at the K. of C. club here and made plans for a state K. c. ath- letic league. Chairman J. J. MacDon- old of Hartford called the meeting to order at 2:30 D. m. and the roll call showed an attendance of g cities in the state.
 The matter of K. c. baseball lea que was left in the hands of a sub committee and plans for a basketball and bowling league were also discus sed In all probability the state will be divided into four sections to de- termine winner,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
TiIden to Meet Japanese Tennis Expert

Wimbledon. June 25-William T. Til len of Philadelphia, who today defeat d Charles $. Garland of Pittsburgh in the tennis singles tournament for he British championship will face the Japanese expert, Zenzo Shimidzu, in the final round tomorrow. The winner will fight it out with Gerald l.. Pat terson of Australia, in the challenge round for the title. Shimidzu won to- day from Theodore Mavrogordato, of the English Davis cup team, who yes- terday successfully disposed of R. Nor ris Williams, 2nd, of Boston. In the top half of the doubles Wm. M. John son of California and Tilden will meet Garland and Williams in the semi-fi- nals. In the lower half of this contest Kings Colt and Parke will meet the South Africans Dodd and Blackboard, who today most creditably won from the Frenchmen Brugnonan and Decu- gis
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
E,er.adr, Win pounr. Header

V The skillful pitching of Dugss and Requin enabled the Everesdys oi Taftville 10 win a double header on the Providence Street grounds Sunday aft ernoon- The first game with the Ash land Juniors the score was to 0 The second game with the Mercuries oi Greeneville. the score was 10 .. They defeated the Evereadys last Sunday 2 to 1. The rubber will be played at Mo began park grounds the tenth Of July. The Evereadys clash against the Thames vile Juniors next Sunday in Taftville-
 Occasionally a thin woman has the ar of not showing it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30

The Versailles Athletics defeated the Melrose club of Taftville Saturday in loosely played game by the score of is to 1. The Melpose were ready to quit ir the 9th but as the home team let up little they finished the game.
 The Versailles Athletics have an open date for July 10th and would like to hear from Glzsgo Yarn Mills or the Duwel Club Answer through Bulletin or call IO42-H any evening between ( and :. or write to Joseph Connor. Yer sailfes Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Colleoe Tennis.

Philadelphia, Pa., June 29-Kenneth Hawk, captain of the Yale tennis team, defeated Leon De Turenne, the Har- varI captain, in the feature match to- day of the intercollegiate lawn tennis tournament at the Merton Cricket club. Both men played a brilliant game. The score was 7-5, 3-6, 6-2.
 The second round of singles was completed today and one match was played in the third round. The doubles also got under way
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
J. S. S. MISSISSIPPI WINS
 PACIFIC FLEET CHAMPIONSHIP

San rancisco, June 29-The twelve nan race boat crew of the U. s. S. Mississippi, yesterday won the cham Dionship of the Pacific fleet over a -hree mile course in San Francisco pay. leading the Arkansas crew by one md one-half lengths at the finish.
 This victory means, fleet officers said, that the Mississippi crew will meet the champion crew of the Allan ic fleet in a race at Panama when he two fleets combine at the canal Or joint maneuvres and battle prac- ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
PASnIAfE A. c. FAILED TO SHOW
 UP FOR GAME WITH STERLING

The Pastime A. c. baseball team of Greenville that was supposed to play at Sterling Sunday, June 27th did not show up much to the disappointment of about five hundred fans and the management of the Sterling team. Manager McIn- tire who have been very anxious to play the Sterling team did not show sports manship enough to call the Sterling manager on the phone and give him a chance to get another team to substitute for the Pastime A. G. but writes card Monday telling how sorry he was to dis appoint all concerned.
 Sterling would like to hear from any fast amateur teams in Connecticut de string to play Sunday lmes at Sterlnig
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
BRITISH GOLFERS DEFEATED
 HAGEN AND BARNES

Deal, England, June 29-Most of the golfers who will compete in the Brit ssh open championship tournament, opening tomorrow, were out practic- Ing today. One of the matches was a toursome which brought Harry Vardon and Tom Williamson, the British stars against Walter Hagen and Jim Barnes he American professionals.
 A great crowd followed the players The Britishers won by three and one he scores being:
 Vardon Il; Williamson "A; Barnes "A, and Hagen 7S.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
CHALLENGER SHAMROCK " TRIAL
 RACE AFFECTED BY WIND

Sandy Hook. N. J., June 29-Yachts- men who watched the Shamrock " race oday against the 23-metre Shamrock in he stiffest breeze she has yet enjoyed, decided that the challenger for the Amer lcas cup is better as a light weather han heavy weather boat.
 Whereas last week Sir Thomas Lip .on's entry walked away from her trial horse in light breezes, today she made n actual gain of only three minutes and
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
F. c. TEAM TO PLAY MOoSUP
 RIVERSIDE CLUB SUNDAY

The fast F. c. club of Taftville are to play the Riverside club of Moosup Sun day in that town. The Fancy Corner team is made up of some of the stars of the Taftville Twilight league and guaran- tee to give Moosup a run for the big end of the score. The Fancy Corner battery for Sunday will be Lemieux and Boyd.
 The club would like to arrange a game with the Versailles Athletics for Mon day morning in Versailles. Arrange ments can be made by calling 1973-4 between and o'clock any evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30

seven seconds in a fifteen and a half mile race. Her elapsed time was 1:23:S5 and that of the meter boat 1:26:42. The yachts raced over a windward and leeward course from Ambrose Chan
 nel lightship to Shrewsbury Rocks and
 return. It was planned to have them $ : over the course twice, distance of S1.1
 miles but a wind which freshened from sixteen to twenty knots caused the trial to be ended after the second leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
TO ELECT REPRESENTATIVES
 FOR OLYMPIC RACES IN JULY

New York, June 29-Election of the American representatives for the Olympic Marathon race will be made lere July by the American Olympic committee, it was announced today Members of the swimming and boxing cams will be chosen at meeting July "A
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Eastern League.
TAFTvILLE TWILIGHT LEAGUE.
rDERMOTT's PETS HUMBLE
ELM CITY CoLoRED GI!

The Elm City Colored Giants came to North Grosvenordale Sunday, to play McDermott's Pets and went away the same as the rest of the teams have th:s year. on the short end of the score, 4 to ?. The tar babies have very fast team but want the whole earth. Next Snnd1y the Slater A. A. of Webster will try their luck The score
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Lafayette Club
Army-Navy,
MontYiIle 15; Lapoint 4.

The Montville M. w. A. trimmed the Lapoints of New London Saturday by score o. f5 to 4. Awazec and Suffering ton ea'N getting three hits.
 Gary itched good ball holding the La points to six hits. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
INDIANS TAKE DOUBLE
 HEADER FROW BROWNS

St. Louis, Mo, June 29-Cleveland took two games from St. Louis today, hitting the local pitchers hard and get-' ting material assistance in the second contest from St. Louis errors. The
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Reds 5, Cardinals i,

Cincinnati, Ohio, June 29-Cincin- nati won from St. Louis today to 1. Fisher, though hit hard, was strong with men on bases. Score:
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Army-Navy 3; Lafayette 2.

In a twilight game Monday, the Army Navy team def 'ated tfe Lafayette nine by the score of to 2, the game only going n,- ....4.-.., O-4 .coount Of the rain. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Second Gams.)
Totals 34 6 24 B


 (z) Batted for Meador in 9th.
 tzz) Batted for Blahe in 9th
 Score by Innings: Pittsburgh . ......O 0 Q 0 p-s Chicago ........0 0 , 0 x-l4 Two base hits. Flack. Bgbee, Merkle Terry ThIe base hits. Herzcg 2. Robertson. Home runs Carey Grimm and Robertson
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
CUBS AND PIRATES
 DIVIDE DOUBLE HEADER

Chicago, H., June 29-Chicago and Pittsburgh divided a double header to- day, the visitors winning the first game to in II innings and the locals talk ing the second 14 to 3. Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
GIANTS KNOCKED RIxEY
DIT DE THE Rnx

Philadelphia, Pa, June 29.-Rixey was knocked out of the box and George Smith badly battered by New York to- day, the visitors defeating Philadelphia, to i Score.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Bravas 8. Dodcers i.

Boston, June 29-Boston banged Ca dore and Mohart today, defeating Brooklyn to 1, giving Boston five out of six in the series. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30

New York, June 2s.-Can money strong high g, low 8; ruling rate g closing bid 8; offered at g; last loan B Bank acceptances 1-S.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Montyillo NJ. W. A,
A ChaIIenge for M. W. Al. of MontyuI

A ChHHeHse TUT MI. VI A or HOhLVE EIV
 The F. C. baseball club challenges the NJ w A. club of Montvilel for a game Sunday in Montville. Telephone 1973-4 between and o'clock or write MT. John Corcoran, R. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Elm City 6iants.
North Grosyeucrdals
% II a7 O

GrosTenordale 10 0 I@ Elm City Giants .. 70 c 0 9 o-2 Two base hit. Bauicle. Bases balls off Smith 1. Struck out. by Tumey II by Smith ,.
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PhiladeIphia lNl

New York ..........0 Q 6-7 Philadeiphia q. ......0 0 0 0 rl
 Two base hits. Bancrost. Snyder. Kikng. Kelly. Fletcher, Williams Home run, Buns.
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Tor the losers
 Capt. Elliott with a single and dou- ble Adams with two singles and Neal with a like batting record. topped the hitters on the winning team. but Joe LaBelle made the longest clout. 8 homer good for a hat from Danieison men's store.
 The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
Cincinnati lNl

Totals 35 II 24 l5 tx) Batcd fer DIhocter in 9th. txx) Batted for Sherdel in 9th Score by Innings:
 | St. Louis ........0 ose Al | Cincinnati ......0 0 Q ? 1-5
 Two base hits, Groh, Schultz. Three base hit GrCh.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30

txl Batted for Villa a Sth. (zJ BStted for Ayers il Sth. Score Ly innings: Detroit e. .......O 70 O-1
 Chicago .. o.. ........2 Q ! OS Two base hits. Stanage, Felsch ?. Rsberg. Bush.
 I Ehmke. Three base hit. Ellison Home run. Neach.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
YANKEES RALLY IN NINTH
 AND DEFEAT RED SOX

New York, June 29-The Yankees. by ninth inning rally, today defeat ed Boston to 5. Score:
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scores were to and to 1. Scores:
 (First Game)

TzI Batted Tor ShOcker m ItfL
 tzz) Batted for Burweil in Sth.
 Score hI Innings Cleveland ...O l 0 OJ9 St Louis . ........3 O Q 0 l O-6 Two base hits. Smith (Clevdandl. Gedeon. Home runs Smith tCleyGandJ Williams
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
GAMES TODAY.
 Nalinnai lgauuA.

GAMES TODAY.
 National League. Brooklyn e. New York
 Pittsburgh at Chicago
 American League. Cleveland at St Louis. Chicago at Dezo
 New York q Philadelphia
 Washington at Bostnn-
 Eastern League. Bridgeport =t Albany.
 Waterbury at New Haven.
 Hartford at Worcester.
 Springfield at Pittsheld
 YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
 National League. New York T. Philadelphia. Brooklyn ], Boston s. Pittsburgh 4. Chicago 3. First game :l innings Pittsburgh 3. Chicago II. tsecond gameJ St Louis !. Cincinnati ,.
 American League. Boston 5. New York s. Chicago B. Detroit 7 Cleveland @. St. Louis 6. First game Cleveland g. St. Louis 1. Second Eame) Otlcr teams not scheduled. Eastern League. Pitsfeld- Springfield postponed. Hartford s. Worcester D. Albany Bridgeport. game called in 4th rain Waterbury !. New Haven S. International League. Baltimore 6. Jersey City Q. Rochester | Akron 9. | Syracuse 6. Reading l4 i Buffalo :, Toronto 4 , American Association 1 Kansas City o. St Paul 10 Indianapolis G. Toledo .. ] Louisville 9. Columbus :. Milwaukee 6, Minneapolis 2 l4 innings
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Second Came.)

"a Batted for weilman in 7th.
 (zz) Batted for Shocker in 9th. Score by innings: Cleveland . ........I 0 0 0 l o-5 St. Louis .. ........I Q 0@ Two base hits, Tobn. Gardner.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
WHITE SOX MAKE IT TWO
 STRAIGHT FROM TIGERS
Detroit (A)
Chicago GA,

Detroit, Mich, June 29 - Chicago made it two straight from Detroit by winning today's game s to '. Score:
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Boston (N)
Brooklyn (N)
Totals 8 12 24 i7

txl Battod for C2dore in 7th.
 (xx) Batted for Mofart in 9th
 (xxx) Batted fr Griffith in 9th Score by Innings: Brooklyn .. ........1 2 Q O- Boston .. ........2 2 1-S Two base hits, Pick Holke. Three base hits Cruise MaranTille.
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(First 6ame

Totals 4S II 6 p l (x) Batted for Martin in 11th. (xxl Ran for Paskert in IIth. Score by innings: Pittsburgh 10 2 % Seo Ii Chicago .. .. ...i Q 0 Q c 0-S Two base hit. Southworth
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(x) Batted for Thormahep in 9th
 (xx) Ran for Hannah in 9th.
 (z) Ruel out nit by batted ball Score ty innings: Boston .A 0 ese 1S New York .. ........1 6 0 3-5 Two base hits. Pratt. Thonnahlen. Ward Three base hits, Ruth Hooper. Home runs, McInnis and Scott
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-30
COTTON.
MONEY,

New York, June 2s.-Spot cotto, quiet; middling 3S.75.
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YersniIIes 1a: M.lrose {

Two base hits cernzn. Eoddy. Eli0ti Hs=s nun LaBeI,e