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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
COMMONWEALTH HOTEL
Holds High Reputation For Reception


 and Entertainment of Guests.
 Among the many hostelries q Bos- ton that enjoy a. high reputation for the reception and entertainment of their guests, both transient and per- maneut, none holds a more enviable position in the minds of the public than that of the Commonwealth Hotel on Beacon Hill. Of which Storer Fran cis Crafts. formerly of Beverly, is the proprietor. One of the most centrally located hotels in the city. yet removed from the immediate noise and roar of the busy streets. the accessibility of this house from the great retail stores makes it one Of the most popular places of residence in the metropolis
 The Hotel stands on historic ground, famed old Beacon Hill of Colonial days, directly faciug the Capitol. and from the top of its ten-storied height a splendid panorama of Boston and it's environments rolls itself out like a scroll before the visitors enraptured eye. Within a few doors of the Com monwealth Hotel. which, by the way. character. is the building of the Ameri- can Baptist Association. from which is sent weekly great quantities or goods for the cheering Nof both the mind and body of heathen people in far-oh lands. Missionaries of this denomination. and many others. completing their arrange ments for their voyage to remote countries make the Commonwealth their headquarters pending their de- parture.
 The statement has been made in some quarters rhat it is impossible to run hotel orof1tably without a bar, that is. to conduct a house on strictly temperance principles is sure to re- eult in financial loss. This claim is directly refuted by the unqualified success from the very beginning of the Commonwealth Hotel. The house has never had q bar. nor has intoxicating liquor of any kind ever been sold within it's walls. From the very open ing of the Hotel business has been ex-- ceedingly good, and often hundreds have been turned away, there being no room to accommodate them.
 These matters come under the per sonal supervision of Mrs. Crafts. wife of the proprietor, by whose able di- rection the great staff of employees perform their proper duties. and whose gracious presence aids MT. Crafts in the performance of the social duties of one of -he largest hotels in Massa-
 There Are over two hundred rooms in the Commonwealth Hotel and ninety of these have private baths. The house is strictly fireproof, being. constructed throughout of stone, with nothing to burn but the doors. Long distance telephones are in every room. elevators give constant service day. and night. In short. the Common wealth Hotel is one of the best hotels in Massachusetts for individuals or families to make their home. either transiently or permanently. and all though offering extra accommodations and complete service, the arrange ment of rates is such that guests are assured of receiving more for their money than in any other house in Boston.-Times. Beverly. Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
TIE THEATRES
JAcKsoN,s

Eddie Leonard. at the head Of one Of the greatest minstrel organizations in the annals of minstrelsy. comes to Jackson's Theatre tonight, tomorrow matinee and night, and his engage ment here should prove both pleasant and profitable. Leonard himself, one of the greatest black face performers who has ever trod the boards, has as- Esembled a company of unusual excel-' lence, numbering over fifty persons. most of whom have achieved much prominence in the minstrel world. They have all united their efforts in presenting minstrelsy in it's most mag snificent form. A feature of sthe ex-. tended oIio and an act that should prove interesting to local theatreeoers. Is an acrobatic absurdity entitled
 Looping the Bumps. played by Davy Lane and Chas- o,DonneH. These young men are residents of Bridgeport and have an extensive following among the younger set. Undoubtedly they will be accorded a hearty reception
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
No Liquor Sold
 Till Strike is Off

Stockholm. Aug. 17.-Asserting that the Prohibition of liquor selling in Stockholm and other strike centers was ruining the tourist trade or the country, a committee of hotel keepers to-day called on the governor to have the law changed so as not to apply to hotels. The request was refused. the governor declaring that such a move would be promoting money making at the strike is settled there will be no liquor sold in the city, declares the governor. The strike is gradually wearing itself out. the authorities say. There are now not more than 100000 men on strike throughout the entire country, more than half or the original strikers having returned to work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
S A- &A EG --axA. sssss, e. th. /, Ina Kind ysu nan AIxays Bagetf ''ssss'' # IM4zzszss1 WALL STREET TO-DAY.

New York, Aug. 17.-(Opening1- Confusion marked the first five minutes of trading. Some stocks ranging up wards while others sustained losses, the irregularity being most pronounc- ed in Union Pacific. The common stock opened H lower and the preferred 3k up. New York Central opened x up.
 il a. m.-The market was firm. Att was steady around PIT and Southern Pacific was not far from it's top price at 137 $. Steel rallied to the best prices. Amalgamated recovered to S6.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds firm.
 Noon.-At midday pronounced weak ness was shown all through the list Union Pacific fell to PIP k. Reading sold down to 163 #. St. Paul dropped over 1 point, Pennsylvania declined to Al 1k and a fractional decline occur red in Northern Pacific. American Smelling also lost a point.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
Nagel Invites Hill
 To Entertain Japs

s Washington, Aug. 17.Secretary Ma gel, of the Department Of Commerce and Labor, has decided to invite James J. Hill, chairman of the board of the Northern Pacific railroad. to act as; one Of the governments agents in the; entertainment of the thirty or more representatives, of the Japanese cham Der of commerce who will vfsat this country in September.
 It Is likely that the secretary him. self, or Assistant Secretary McHargs will also accompany the party on it's tour of the eaStern cities.
 The trip is being made in the inter est Of furthering commercial interests of Japan and the United States by in ducinE a greater interchange of busi- ness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
Body is found
 Near Railroad
fspecial fron, IInited E

Especial from United Pressl 2 Mystic, Aug. H--The body of John Howe. aged 50. foreman in the shops Of the Mystic Manufacturing Company was found lying alongside the Shore Line Railroad tracks between Stoning- tor and Westerly early today. Howe went to Westerly on business last night and missed the last car homes He started to walk the railroad tracks and 1t is thought that he was struck by a. freight train. He is survived by a wife and five children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
Kicked Cooks Cat,
 Shed for $lOO,0 ,000

New Yrk. Aug 17.-Ernest ". Smellie. New York menager for a glove manufacturing firm. has been sued for $10O, 900, by Emily Jones, his cook. because, it is charged, he kicked the cat through a. window screen. Marjorie his. small daughter. had com plained that the cat scratched her. The cook says her eyes were filled with a shower of small particles of rusty iron, wire as the cat sailed skyward, and she estimates the damage to her sight and her lessened chances oi matrimony. at $100.0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17

e Although the recall of Wu Ting Fang had been rumored for several weeks,
 Washington officials and diplomats
 were surprised when it came.e The Chinese minister is now in Peru, to
 which country he has been credited along with the United States. It ia pr, Wu's second recall from the Uni ted States, the first occurring when
 he expressed sympathy for this con1n- try in the Boxer outbreak. Chang Yin Tang, his successor, is now dep-
 uty vice president of foreign affairs.
 He formerly was stationed at Madrid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
MARINA LEADS
 SPANISH FORCES
 AGAINST INDOORS
fSpecial from United Press.1

(Spec1af from Un1ted FreSS.1
 Madrid, Aug. MA general move snent of the Spanish forces at MelilIal led by General Marina against the Kabyle tribeemen, is reported in dis patches from Melilla. today It is hop ed to crush the rebellion in the cam paign started today. is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
MIR. LEONARD ASHEIM, Arc1ifa art

begs to announce that he has opened offices for the practice of architecture, State St.. Bridgeport. Conn. Telephone 1032-12. 30 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to tnJure the akin, Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink.A Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 centA Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. e4s stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
THE PRErTIEsT FACE.

and the moSt baAuttful hands are of.
 ten disagured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Warf Remover. for sale only at The Cyru6 Pharmacy. 161 Tatfdeld nvenue and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
Racing Enthusiasm Is
Very Strong On Maui

The Sporting Editor of the Star is
in receipt of a letter from D. II. Da-
Wis, one of Maui's leading horsemen,
which indicates that the good work
of booming racing on Maui is going
merrily along. The letter reads in
part as follows:
Just a few lines to let you know
That the racing spirit on Maui is very
much alive. The Maui Racing Asso-
citation held a very enthusiastic meet
ing last Tuesday at which eight new
members were elected-active members
not dead ones.
The spirit of the meeting was to
have banner days racing on the
next Fourth of July, and from pre-
sent indications we will have it. There
will be another meeting of the Asso-
! citation on Saturday of this week for
| the election Of members and a gem
eral revision of the rules and bylaws
| governing local racing, which, by the
way, were framed to suit such con-
ditions as existed here twenty years
ago and need changing badly
"The racing here will probably be
under the rules of the California joe
key Club and the National Trotting
Association. That should about suit
everyone.
"You may assure horsemen down
your way that the rules will be strictly
enforced and no favoritism shown. We
want the people TO come but they
must come with the intention of rae
ing fairly and squarely and abiding
by the rules of the Association, which
is what a good many have failed to
do in the past.
1T is quite probable that the Asso-
citation will negotiate for a baseball
nine and possibly two to add to the
attractions of the day. 1t Is also pro-
bable that a special steamer will be
chartered. Tell the Honolulu folks tc
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
RED DOG IS
NOW MARRIED

Brick" or RED Dog" William Dew
ereaux, well known to Honolulans,
and one of the shining lights in the
Coast ball yards, writes to a friend
in Honolulu that he was recently mar
ried.
Wild Bill, who has hurled defiance
at flocks of umpires, meekly submit
ted to the dictations of Umpire Dan
Cupid, when he secured a marriage
license to wed Miss Grace NJ. Hodge
of Oakland
whenever it is handy for the
priest is the way Brick is said to
have set the time for the ceremony.
DevereauX's marriage is the Culmi-
nation of a romance of the diamond
which started three years ago when
he was playing third base for the Oak
land team. Wild Bills grin won a
home in the grandstand.
DevereauX is playing third base for
the Sacramento outlaw team His age
is SO and his brides %
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
NEW LEAGUE
DOING THINGS

There will be an important meeting
of the Goldsmith Baseball League to-
morrow evening, at which time the
committee who were selected to draft
the constitution and bylaws will re-
port; also the official lists will be is
sued to the four teams.
The league expects to start its Sc
ries at Aala Park on the 29th inst,
and if arrangements can be made with
the Riverside League, the opening
games will be played in the after
noon. There will be two games ev-
cry Sunday morning and as there are
many of the star players of the junior
leagues who will play with this new
league, the fans may expect some real
classy ball.
The teams which will take part in
the games are Kulluis, managed by
Henry Alli; Chinese A. A. Jrs., Gold
smith A. G. and the Sunlights, who
will have S. c. Kanoe, one of the
most enthusiastic fans here as man
ager. The Japanese are also thinking
of entering a team and if Sawai, the
former manager Of the Okuwas, can
make proper arrangements with some
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
BARON
SUES ROLLER

Word was recently received from old
Pete Baron, who left here several
months ago in company with DR.. Roll
Ter, to act in capacity of trainer to
the big wrestler, that he has brought
suit against Roller for training SER
vices. He writes that Roller hasn't
paid him a cent since leaving here
mad that he still owes him for servl-
ces rendered while in Honolulu.
Roller, says, Baron, is in poor odor
on the coast, being regarded as a no.
toriety seeker and a four-flusher.
1t was recently announced that a
six-round boxing match between the
wrestling medico and Al. KAUFMAN
would be pulled off in the Alaska
Yukon-Pacific Exposition arena. This
arrangement has fallen through, how
ever.
Sheriff Hodge, writing TO Presi-
dent Chilberg on the subject said -
must ask you to assist me iii prevent
ing any boxing or prize-ighting con-
tests on the fair grounds as l do not
believe that it would be in keeping
with the honorable way in which the
fair has been conducted to receive mo-
ney from any Legitimate or unlawful
sources"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
Bic LEAGUE TO
PLAY TWO GAMES

The Honolulu Baseball League held
meeting in the store of E. o. Hall
& Co., yesterday, the following being
present:
President c. j. Falk, Pat Gleason,
Dr.. Monsarrat and Edwin Fernandez.
The most important business trans
acted was the arrangement of the sche-
dule on a two-games an afternoon ba-
sis. The new arrangement will start
tomorrow, the games scheduled being
as follows:
At 1870 p. m.-Punahou VS.. Diamond
Heads.
At 3:15 p. m.-Kams. vs. st. Louis
The Hawaiian band will play during
the progress of both games.
On the suggestion of Eddie Fernan-
dez it was decided to make tomorrow
Ladies' Day." and the fair sex will
be admitted to the ball park. without
money and minus price, free, gratis
and for nothing.
The first game looks like being won
by the Jewels though the Punahous
are coming along very fast and may
easily occasion a surprise.
OF the Rams little definite is known.
They are stacking up against mans
size nine when they tackle the con-
quering Saints and one that is sure
to test their capabilities to the utmost
limit
The crowd should be a good one for
an excellent afternoons sport is pro-
missed. There will be two corking good
games, plenty of delightful music and
the presence of the ladies to grace the
suspicious occasion. What more could
a fellow ask for his little, old two
bits?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20

of the Nippon players to play in both
the morning and afternoon games,
there is hardly any doubt that the
Goldsmith League will be composed
of five teams instead of our.
c. NJ Tai, who has already present
ed handsome trophy for the River
side League, said TO be the best ever
presented to any of the minor leagues
here, will also donate one to the Gold
smith League. Tai has lately shown
keen interest in amateur baseball
and this has made him many friends
among the ball players
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
PREPARATIONS MADE
FOR CRICKET MATCH

The following correspondence in re-
gard to the coming cricket match be-
tween Oahu and Maui will be read
with interest by all interested in the
game:
Kahului, T. H., Aug 10, 1909.
]. II. Fiddes, Esq,
Secretary Honolulu Cricket Club,
Honolulu, Oahu
Dear Fiddes-Referring to the Homo
lulu VS. Maui match the date of which
is rapidly approaching, it occurs to me
that immediate action should be TAX
en- by your club with regard to hold
ing the "Claudine" a few hours late
on Wednesday the 25th, to enable the
players to take part in the dinner to
be given by our team at 6 o'clock
that evening.
would suggest that a committee
wait on Mr.. Kennedy and ask him to
have the "Claudine" wait here till say,
eight or eight-thirty p. m. for the
PLAYERS. feel sure that he will do
this for his "britisher countrymen.'
We are hard at practice and mean
to make you fellows play all you
know.
Do not forget to have the mating
shipped by "CIaudine" of the 10Th
inst.
With lindest regards,
Yours very sincerely,
TOM d. SKINNER,
Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. II, 1909.
T. D. Skinner, Esq,
Kahului, Maui.
My Dear Skinner-Your favor OF l5th
inst to hand, and in reply would say,
that Mr.. Kennedy has very kindly
consented to hold the "Claudine" I'M
til $3.50 p. m. on the evening of Au-
gust 25th.
This will give us at least two and
a half hours in which time you fell
lows will have an opportunity to tell
US how it happened. You good Maui
nese certainly have the reputation OF
doing things lavishingly when it comes
to entertainment and this is evidently
going to be on a par with former Vi
sits of HonOlulu's sportsmen
McGill again wishes me to state that
it is imperative for the local team to
have good practice match on Sat
ur6ay next, and thai as a consequence
we will be unable to ship the mating
on Friday
No doubt you can get along all right
without it, and if you hasten to reply
to my letter on the subject, which
has evidently crossed yours of the
18th, we will bring the mating with
The team next Tuesday on the Maui
IA Kea." Glad to hear you are all
lard at practice
It will certainly come as a great sur
,rise to all here if you manage to
AXE us into camp. One never knows,
However.
With best regards and again eX-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
VIERRA SAYS
DON'T NEEDLE
SPORTING EDITOR,
HAWAIIAN STAR.


Sir:-In order that the public may
not misunderstood the frequent sug-
gestions made in the morning paper
as to how the Oahu Baseball League
should be run, l enclose the follow
ing letter, which was entirely unsoli-
cited, and which you are at liberty to
publish, in your widely read sporting
columns:
Dear Friend Vierra-I see by the
paper this morning that the scorer of
the Oahu Basebai1 League should have
his salary raised again. | think that
the paper is coming it a little too
strong when it writes that way. I am
not kicking and, Furthermore, l am
well satisfied with the remuneration
that l am receiving.
yours, with best aloha
nigel JACKSON"
We have so far been able to con-
duct our affairs without any outside
advice, as we have men in the league
who are as capable as men outside
of it, that is as far as baseball matters
are concerned.
This perpetual nagging as to how
we should conduct our affairs is be-
coming very monotonous and only
ten to engender dissatisfaction. At
the same time suggestions will gladly
be received in private.
Yours very truly,
A. X. VIERRA,
Manager Oahu Baseball League.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20

make their dates for Maui on next
years Glorious Fourth.
If the Maui Racing Association keep
on working as enthusiastically as they
have started in the cause Of a mon
ster meeting next July, they are bound
TO achieve success. Anyway they can
count on the support of the horse
men and sportsmen generally of this
city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
SOLD THE WORLD OVER.

I'VE have in stock many collie ana
diarrhoea medicines says r. NJ. White
prominent merchant of Turtle Bayou,
Tex, U. s. A., "but sell more of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy than of all others put together
For sale by all dealers, Benson, Smith
& Co., agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20

pressing the hope that l may see you
at McGregor's sometime during the
evening of the oath inst
l beg to remain,
Sincerely yours,
JAMES H. FIDDES,
Secretary Honolulu Cricket Club.
Kahului, T. H., Aug. is, 1909
J. H. Fiddes, Esq,
Honolulu, Oahu.
Dear Fiddes-I have received your
letters of August 18th and 18th and
am glad to know that preparations for
vour teams visit to Maui have been
completed
with regard to the mating, l note
that you will require this for Satur-
davis practice and will bring it along
on the "Mauna Kea" with the team.
am glad to see that your men are
having all the practice possible, as 1t
will certainly be required if you are
to nut up a game which will be in
any way interesting to us.
| will meet you at McGregor's on
Tuesday night With kndeSt REGARDS
to all the boys, l am,
Very Sincerely yours,
TOM D. SKINNER.
From the tenor of Mr.. SINNERS two
letters it would appear that the Maui
eleven hardly expect to loss the COM
ing match. While the local team is
not a particularly strong one, yet,
Judging from past experiences with
teams from the other islands, it should
experience no difficulty in holding lts
own with the Maui aggregation. One
never knows, however, and there may
have come to the Valley Isle two or
three experts at the game who by
their coaching have managed to whip
an eleven test match shape,
Then again it may be that the Maui
nese are simply putting up sporting
bluff or, in other words, preparing to
take part in the match with a weak
team backed up by the ipdomitable
never-say- spirit for which Maui
sportsmen are famous.
Whichever view of the matter is
correct the game is bound to be an
interesting one AMI the visitors are
sure to have a most enjoyable time
whether they win or lose.
The team, as at present selected to
go to Maui, is as follows:
J. c. McGill (Capt), Jack Densham,
r. p. w. Gray, d. l.. Wilmington, F.
B. Wilmington, R. A. Jordan, H. B.
Bailey, r. Anderson, c. P. Morse, ].
H. Fiddes, C. r. Maxwell, w. l.. Stan
ley and H. M. Ayres.
There will be a game at Mallilli this
commencing at 2:15 o'clock,
between the team selected to go to
Maui and The Rest of the Club. 1t
promises to be by far the best game
that has been played this season, and
should be attended by a large crowd
Of lovers of the game.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
GOOD RACES
ARE PLANNED

The rowing clubs are doing steady
work in preparations for the races of
Regatta Day.
Those old opponents, the Myrtles
and Healanis, will cross oars in some
interesting races, which, judging from
the makeup of the crews, should be
OF most interesting nature.
The crews, as at present outlined,
are as follows:
The crews will probably be: Senior
siX-oar: Healani-M. Robinson, stroke:
Joe Kanakau, 5; Elisha Andrews, 4;
Henry Rose, 3; ]. K Clark, 2; Robert
Fuller, bow. Myrtle-Bill Lyle, stroke;
Jack O'Brien, 5; Charlie Padeken, 4;
Bob Chillingworth, 3; Paul Schmidt, 2;
Henry Williams, bow.
Freshmen crew: Healani-John Nc
Candless, stroke; w. w. James, 5; A..
Lota, 4; Duke Kananamoku, 3; Charles
Brown, 2; Lawrence Cunha, bow. Myr-
tle-Bill Center, stroke; Walter Nc
ougall, 5; John Mackoley, 4; Harry
German, 3; Mckenzie, 2; Ernest Bell,
bow.
Pair-oar race: Healani-Dick Sulli-
van and Carl Oss. MyrtIe-Bill Lyle
and Charlie Padeken.