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Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
FIRE AT JESUIT COLLEGE
 FOR PRIESTHOOD AT MACON

Macon, Ga, Nov. 7.-The principal building of St. Stantslaus college, a Jesuit institution for the priesthood, To- cated just outside of the city limits, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin tonight. The structure. five stories in height and of brick, cost s150,00o and was insured for s60,ooo.
 There was no loss of life, but hremen rescued Rev. Father J. Depotters presi- dent of the college, and Rev. Father Mer- r'weather the latter ss years of age Priests and students disregarded their personal property and endeavored to save valuable volumes in the library of tke institution. They succeeded in carrying out all the books which could not be re placed, it was announced, one Spanish Bible dated 1490 and another Bible dated 1510. The fire was discovered on the fifth floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
DECLINE OF THE MARK
 CAUSED BY PAPER MONEY

Berlin. Nov. 7.-(By The A. P.)-The financial writers on the Berlin newspa- pers today suggest that the fall in the value of the mark is but natural re- suit of the unlimited outputs of paper money consequent on the increase in the floating debt of Germany, which reached 31s,eoo, 100000 marks November 1. The nations funded debt Is 7s,50o,- 000,000 marks.
 The mark touched 3o3 to the dollar today. It cosed officially at 2s7.2s to the dollar.
 Vorwaerts. the socialist organ, de- mands that the government take the sit- uation in hand in order to prevent Ger many from sharing the fate of Austria If the German mark reaches the level of the Austrian crown, then 1t will wreck the economic system of Germany and that of the rest of the world with the force of a terrible explosion says vorgaerts.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
BRAVES OWNER. SEARCHING
 FOR SPRING QUARTERS

Boston, Nov. 7.-George W. Grant. owner of the Boston National League baseball club, left here today for Hot Springs, Ark. the first stop on his trip south in search of new spring training quarters for the Braves. Manager Fred Mitchell has already announced that the club would not return to Galveston, Tex as, where they trained last spring. Grant said he was inclined to favor training quarters in Florida or Louisi- ana.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
ADVOCATED ELIMINATION
 OF DIPLOMATIC MYSTERY"

Philadelphia. Nov. 7-Elimination of "diplonatic mystery was advocated to- day by vittorio Rolandi Ricci Italian ambassador to the United States in an address at a luncheon In honor of Gen eral Armando Vittorio Diaz, commander in. chief of the Italian armies.
 "I came to the United States deterrnin- ed to tell the truth" he said. T believe a diplomat can be silent, but he must not lie. I found your statesmen possessed of the same idea and the same way of doing business.
 . q see so reason for covering in old world diplomatic mystery our progress for the arms conference. We come with the desire and intention of peace. Above all. individual interest, above all compe-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
LEONARD MATCHED WITH
 FRIEDMAN FOR ROUND BOUT

Philadelphia. Nov. '. - Announcement was made tonight by George F. Pawling that he had obtained the signature of Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, and Sailor Friedman of Chicago, for an eight round bout here November 22.
 Leonard and Friedman were to have met in an open air ring here early in the fall, but the match was postponed by Director of Public Safety Cortelyou on the ground that Friedman had violat- ed a contract with local boxing club. The director said tonight the ban on Friedman had heen lifted.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
ENDEAyoRING TO REACH
 SUMMIT OF MOUNT EVEREST

London, Nov 7.-(By the A. P.)-Sir Francis ounghusband, president of the Royal Geographical society, announced to the society tonight that the expedition sent to attempt to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. in the Himalayas, the high est peak in the world, had accomplished the task set for it this year.
 After exploring thu mountain from many directions G. H. Bullock and Mir. Mallory succeeded in reaching a point on the northeastern spur 5000 feet below the summit, from which a way to the summit seemed reasonably practical. we now have to find men," Sir Fran cis said, "who can stand the terrific blizzards ans the frightful colt they will encounter on those crucial two miles of the knife-edged ridge"
 Six men, he said would be needed for the climbing party.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF
 THE TAX REVISION BILL

Washington, Nov 7.-(By The A. P.) Outstanding features of the tax re- vision bill as passed by the senate pro vide for repeal of the excess profits tax and all of the transportation taxes on next January first, and a reduction of the sur-tax rates all along the line, with the maximum rate reduced from 65 le' cent. to 50 per cent.
 Besides these changes, the bill would repeal taxes on:
 Parcel post packages.
 Proprietary medicines, toilet soaps and toilet soap powders, tooth pastes, tooth and mouth washcs toilet powders and petroleum jellies te amp taxes).
 Pianos and other musical instruments.
 Umbrellas, parasols. sun shades, pie ture frames and various articles of wear ing apparel costing in excess of certain amounts (so called luxury taxes.)
 Insurance premiums.
 Articles made of fur.
 Moving picture films.
 Ice cream.
 Chewing gum.
 Sporting goods, including billiard balls and tables, poo tables and dice.
 Admissions where the cost does not exceed 10 cents.
 Pleasure boats and canoes costing less than $100.
 Thermos and thermostatic bottles and jugs.
 Portable electric fans
 Bonds of indemnity and surety (stamp taxes.)
 Taxes proposed to be reduced include those on:
 Individual incomes of s5.ooO or less through increased exemptions of $500, to heads of families and $2o0 for each dependent.
 Candy from five per cent to per cent. Works of art from 10 per cent. to five per cent.
 Capital stock issues having a par val ue o' less than s1oo a share tstamr taxes) Cereal beverages from Is per cent. l of the sale price to two cents gal. | lon.
 cent. of thei sale price to two cents a | gallon. Carbenated beverages from 10 pel cent. of the sale price to two cents : gallon plus five cents a gallon on tn. syrups used in their manufacture Taxes proposed to be increased includ, those on:
 Corporation income from 10 per cent to 15 per cent Corporations through the repeal of tn, s2,0oo normal exemption on tfsse hay ing a capital stock in excess of s25, ,ooo
 Estate taxes where the total sum ex ceeds s10,00o,o 900. Medicinal bee. wine (except cham pagne) and whiskey. I Alcohol when diverted unlawfully fo beverage purposes. from s2.2o. gal lon to s6.40 a gallon Taxes proposed to be changed in form include Stamp levies on perfumes, essences toilet waters. extracts, hair oils, etc. to manufacturer .evies at four pc, cent
 Retail taxes On fountain drfnfls to manufacturers levies of ' 1-2 cents gallon on finished fountain syrups fol such drinks.
 i Retail idxury taxes On carpets rugs trunks, valises, travelling bags; suit leases. hat boxes. fitted toilet cases purses, pocketbooks, shopping and han, bags portable lighting fixtures, includ :, ing lamps of. all kinds and lamp shades ana fans costing in excess of certain amounts, to manufacturers taxes of fiv per cent.
 i New taxes proposed to be imposed in fclude:
 Levies on gifts .of property by an, person at rates ranging from one pc fcent. on the amount between s2o,ooo { and s5o.oo0 to 25 per cent on-ten mil
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
Played a sco-e1ess Game

The Judeans and Jail Hills played an- other scoreless game, Sunday, at Mohe- gan park, making the second game be- tween these two clubs, both being score less. The Judeans had two chances to score but could not. Goler, Judeans' quarterback, made sixty yard run but the crowd got in his way and he fell. In the last quarter Budnick caught a forward pass and ran S5 yards. Time was called shortly after.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
FoCH WELCOMED DURING
 JOURNEY INFO MICHIGAN

Detroit, Mich, Nov. Marshal Foch, In his journey into Michigan today, was welcomed by practically the entire pop ation of the cities in which he stopped, including Detroit, with it's million peo- pie.
 Canada also joined with Michigan in welcoming the marshal of France. Wind sor, Ontario. seft number of the Ma pie. Leaf soldiers to participate in the parade, including Highland band. It was one of the few times Canadian sol- ldiers have crossed the international line.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
PRINCETON ELEVEN IN FINE
 CONDITION AFTER vxcro,

Princeton, N. J.. Nov. 7-The eleven Princeton football players, who made sn unusual record in the game Saturday with Harvard by remaining in the lineup without substitution were all reported in good condition today, considering their hard, but victorious battle. Train CT, Keene Fitzpatrick said he, expected to have every man in perfect condition for the Yale game next Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
YALE FRESHMEN CHALLENGE
 OTHER GLASSES IN NEE,

New Haven, Nov 7.-Yale freshmen en nlasse challenge all other classes in the university annual inter-class track and field meet today The freshmen won the. meet last year and have more men entered this year than any other class. Eleven events will be contested, 100, 220, 40 and $50 yard runs, the one mile, two mile. high hurdles, low hurdles. high jump broad jump and pole value. The weight events have been dropped for the meet for the benefit of football men. who were unable to compete in them.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

as well as home games for each team The class work of the classes will throughout the fall and winter season consist of variety of athletics, gym nastics. games and setting up exercises, given in such a way that fun is in cluded wit hthe health building work.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
RANKING TENNIS PLAYER
 TO TAKE LIP NEW DUTIE

New York, Nov 7.-Watson M. Wash burn, for several years one of the na- tion's ranking tennis players and a mem Der of the last American Davis Cup team. will leave New York this week to take up duties as assistant to the un- der secretary of the treasury. He will advise the under secretary on legal and financial matters. Washburn said he probably would not be able to take part in the big tournaments next year
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

titions and ambition and above all using of peoples for gain, is the interest of hu- manfty that wars should be made, if not impossible, at least very difficult, and that men should be Nlowed to work and think in peace for the future of their children
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
Bean League Standing.

One of the most exciting activities be- ing conducted in the "" gym at pres ent Is the recently organized 2"Bean" league for the employed boys gym class. Various athletic events and games in cluding basketball comprise the list of events which will continue throughout the month of November after which time the contests will conclude with bean supper served by the losing teams. The standing of teams at present are:
 The Yellow Eyes'' ..........24 240 points The 'Limas". .232 points The "Bostons" .211. points The Van Camps IA points
 Among the leading individual scorers are Dewitt Parsons, James O'Neil Rol- land Harris, Harvey LaComb and Ar thur Krucks.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
RICHARD SAID ARMSTRONG
 DID NOT LOAN HIM MONEY"

New York, Nov. 7.-Rickard in statement tonight declared Armstrong had neither been his business partner nor had loaned him money in any of his sporting enterprises. He denied the as- sault charge made by Armstrong, stat ing that the latter had been elected from the Garden after violating a rule during a boxing contest.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
BUFF PROBABLY WILL MEET WILDE IN ENGLAND

New York, Nov 7.-Johnny Buff, ban tamweight boxing champ'on of the world and holder of the American fyweight title, probably will go to London in Jan uary to meet Jimmy Wilde, worlds fly weight champion. Buff will defend his bantam weight title for the first time next Thursday night in a 5-round bout with Jack Sharkey
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
Leading locker Ininred.

Cleveland, o. Nov. 7-Elmer Fator, one of Americas leading jockeys, is in hospital here suffering from internal injuries sustained in an automobile col lision Saturday night. it was learned to- night. While. his condition is said to be critiGI, he is reported to have a good chance to recover. He is a brother of Laverne Fator, also a celebrated jock ey
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
"Y" Glasses to Have B. B. Teams.

One of the features in the Y. M. c.
 A. gymnasium thi sseason is to be the basketball teams to be chosen from the best players attending the various class es. One team will be chosen from each class and an effort will be made to ar range an attrative schedule of outside
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

lion dollars or more.
 Manufacturers tax of per cent on carbonic acid gas to make up part of the revenue lost in repeating the soda water taxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
Fight Promoter Found Guilty.

New York, Nov, 7.-Jimmy Jehnston, fight promoter, today was found guilty in federal court on twelve counts of an in dlctment charging that he defrauded the government of between $6,500 and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
English women's Hockey Team Won.

Philadelphia, Nov 7.-The All-English Womens hockey team added another game today to it's string of victories over American elevens by defeating All Philadelphia fifteen goals to three. It was the first of three matches arranged between the two teams.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

$s,0o0 by withholding taxes on gate re- ceipts at several bouts last spring. He was released on s5.oo0 bail pending sen tence Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
MONEY

New York, Nov. 7.-can money firm CT high 6; low 5; ruling rate 5 !; closing bid 1-2; offered at G. last loan 6; call loans against acceptances 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
LEGION MAY FIGURE IN
 WATSON INVESTIGATION

Indianapolis. Ind. Nov. 7.-The ap- peal Of Secretary of War Weeks to Han. ford Mac Nider. national commander os the American Legion. for the legion's as. sistance in an investigation of tho charges made by Senator Watson oi Georgia. to the effect that soldiers Of the American Expeditionary Force wert Illegally executed. had not reached Le. zion headquarters today.
 It was suggested that legion memberf with overseas experience might be call ed upon to tell if they had witnessed any of the incidents mentioned by Sen. ator Watson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
COTTON

New York, Nov. 7.-Spot cotton ou;et Middling 1890. 4U-0''
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

THIS fall-make your home cozy I and comfortable with Perfection Oil Heater. It will provide warmth just where and when you want it, and it will save you from starting your furnace before it is really needed.
 The Perfection is so simple and easy to operate. Just the thing for the chil- dren's bedroom on those sharp, frosty mornings! And it can be carried easily
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
THE DIME SAVING BANK

OF NORWICH
 The regular Semi-Annual Dividend has been declared at the rate of 1 per cent. year from the earnings of the past six months. and will he pay able on and after November Is. 1921. FRANK L. WOODARD. Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08

Hope is the mother of disappoint- ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-08
Save Coal-Kerosene is Cheaper

to any other room in the house, where extra heat is needed.
 It saves lighting the furnace before the real cold weather starts, and 1t IS most economical as compared with coal. Sold by hardware, housefurnishing and department stores, in blue or black finish, with or without nickeled trim mings. Ask your dealer to show you one. For best results use Socony Kerosene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Jewtraw and Moore
 Tie for Trophy in
 Skating Tournament

Newburgh, N. r., January 1.-Charles Jewtraw of Lake Placid, N. Y., and Joe Moore of New York city performed bril- liantly in the national outdoor skating championships here this afternoon and tied for the point trophy with 70 points each. Ten thousand persons witnessed the event
 After witnessing the 220 and 440-yard championship events, Jewtraw, although ill, entered the Ss0-yard event and fin- ished third. He made an attempt to compete in the mile, but was unable 10 finish and was carried from the ice.
 Moore won the mile event handiy and finished second to Leslie Boyd of the Fremont Skating club m the five-mile handicap.
 The women's and school boy events were won by Elsie Muller of New York, and Bach of New York, respectively.
 Jewtraw won the 220-yard national skating championship finals at the out door amateur speed skating matches here today Time. 24 4-5 seconds
 Joe Moore of New York was second and Russell Wheeler of Montreal third
 Warren Drake of Newburgh won the one-mile novice class. Time, minutes F seconds. C. A. Tiger of Poughkeepse was second Row Plog, of Arlington third.
 The H0-yard national championship, Jewtraw, first; Robby Hearn, Themont, second; Martin Brewster, Lake Placid, third. Time, :50A
 The ss0-yard national championship, A. l.. Leitch, Lake Placid, first; Joe Moore, second Jewtraw, third. Time, 1:52.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
l.. s. U. TO PLAY ALA.
 THIS YEAR ON GRID
 IN THE CRESCENT CITY

New Orleans, January 1.-(Special) University of Alabama, which made such a creditable showing in the s. l. A. A. during the past football season, will meet Louisiana State university in this city October 29, according to the grid schedule for the Tigers announced tonight by Athletic Director Branch Bocock of the Baton Rouge institution.
 Bocock says that he hopes to have a Tiger team this year that will sur pass any that has ever defended the Yello wand Black before. and that since the Alabama game is early on the schedule, he will start his men train ing earlier than usual. Other l.. S. U. games are: October 8--Louisiana Normal at Baton Rouge. October 15-Texas A. x M. at Baton Rouge.
 October 22-Spring Hill at Baton Rouge.
 November 5--University of Arkansas at Shreveport.
 November 12-University of Missis- sippi at Baton Rouge.
 November 19-Tulane at New Or leans.
 December S-Mississippi A. & M. a. Starkville, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
New Orleans Meet Opens; No Arrest of
 Track Layers Made
By Associated Pres.

New Orleans, January 1.--Despite the threat of wholesale arrests of book makers and alleged race track gam olers, the season was opened at the fairgrounds track this afternoon with the largest attendance ever recorded at local track. Over 14,OO0 paid ad- missions were reported.
 District Attorney Marr stated on Friday that he would pay no attention to the injunction secured by officials of the Business Mems Racing associa- tion to restrain him from interfering with the system of betting used at the track, but later decided to visit the rack for the purpose of Investigating the system before proceedingf against the bookmakers.
 Tippity Witchet of the Bauer stables, listed at 13 to in the betting. cap- tured the New Years handicap, 1 1-6 miles. the feature of todays card. The winners time for the course was 1.45 s-5. within a second of the track record.
 MuskalloDge. Bud Fishers sl0.0oo son of Meelick. won the second event thu ough the superior horsemanship of Jockey Lyke.
 Eddie Rickenbacker, champion speed marvel of the season, captured the in augural dash in a canter, making six furlongs in 1:12. This was the fourth victory for Eddie in his last five starts since early in December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
CLUB ANNOUNCES
 FIRST WRESTLING
 MATCH OF SEASON

Decision has been made by Birming- ham Athletic club officials to stage a series of elimination wrestling bouts here to decide the logical opponent for Strangler Lewis, who is at pres ent heivyweight champion of the world. The championship match will take place in Birmingham after Lewis opponent has been found.
 The first of this series 6f bouts is a finish affair between Harry Stevens and Jack Yuska. Stevens is a former soldier and holds the championship of Canada, it is said. He is from Mon treal, where it is sai dthat he has been doing quite bit of wrestling lately.
 or course, Yuska is a champion of somewhere. He wouldn't be a wrestler if he were not. He claims the title of Australia. Yuska has just arrived in this country bringing with him re- ports of hard fought and well earned victories in his native country.
 Stevens claims decision victories over such men as Cutler, Freberg. Draak and Stecher. He is reported to be in fine condition for a match and is rearing to get at Yuska.
 From all accounts of past matches the two men matched viii put on a great exhibition of wrestling They seem to be evenly matched The club officials are arranging number of in- teresting preliminaries to make the event real wrestling night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
CLUBBERS TOHAVE
 HARDEST BATTLE
 SATURDAY NIGHT

Birmingham basketball fans will wit ness one of the most important cage battles of the local season Saturday night, when the Atlanta Athletic club quintet visits here for the first of it's two annual clashes with the Birmingham Athletic Clubbers.
 Interest in this affair has already tions are for record crowd when the two rivals clash Saturday night.
 The feeling between the two institu- tions is one of true sportsmanship and the games between the basketball rep resentatives of the two are always clean, hard-fought affairs.
 Joe Bean, who is coach of the Atlanta aggregation, is said to have a wonderful team this year, with several veterans of last season back with the squad.
 Coach Hutsells Clubbers have won all three of their games played thus far and have won each soy comfortable margin.
 Hutsel seems we'll supplied with ma terial this year. Although the team which he has been using this season can be picked from a squad of about eight men, he has many reserve players who have been showing up well in practice lately.
 At forwards Butsel has been using Hungry" Floyd, Hugh Montgomery and Gillie Chisholm Floyd, by his stellar work in the three games already played seems to have obtained a strangle hold on one forward, while Chisholm and Montgomery are staging a battle royal for the other one.
 At center, Hutsell has two good men in Bryan and Baker. Both are tall, fighting players, and are an asset to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
NEW YEAR SHOOT
 OF GUN CLUB

o. L. Carl, duplicating his feat of 191c won the New Year handicap of the local gun club yesterday afternoon. Shooting from IS yards, he scored 93 and won the beautiful loving cup donated by the American Trapshooting association.
 T. K. Lee won second honors and re- ceived a trophy for his splendid work His score was 92, shooting from scratch, 21 yards. It was a remarkable piece of work from 21 yards.
 John Fletcher landed third place and received a prize as his reward. He scored 91 from 20 yards.
 B. E. Kenny came down from Fay ette to take part in the shooting. He made a very credtabie score
 Those who made perfect score of 2j straight were Q. l.. Carl and B. E. Kenny, shooting from their handicap dis tance.
 T. K. Lee shot 50 straight after tine handicap was finished. scoring the 5O targets straight. Scores of the shoot follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Fight Results
TENDLER FORCES WALLACE
 TO THROW IN TOWEL

Philadelphia, January 1.-Lew Tender, Philadelphia lightweight, so far outclassed Otto Wallace of Kansas City here this afternoon in n scheduled eight-round- bout that the western fighters seconds threw n teweI into the ring in the fourth round.
 Whitey Fitzgerald, Philadelphia, won from Stanley Meeghan, Att lnnta, the referee stopping the bout in the third round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
EVERETT ELEVEN DEFEATS
 EAST TECH OF CLEVELAND

Everett. Wash, January 1.-Everett High school football team, western prep school champions. defeated East Tech High school of Cleveland, O.. claimants of the eastern championship, by a score of 16 to 2 here today, The home teams touchdowns were the re- sult of steady consistent gains. Ev- er4tt scored points on a Cleveland eafety.