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New-York tribune., 1909-07-21
ATHLETIC FIELDS TO BE OPEN.

Or William II Maxwell, superintendent OF
schools has decided to keep open the erSire sum-
mer the four athletic fields for games OF all kinds
10 be conducted under the jurisdiction Of the com
Inittee on special schools Of which DR.. Haup' Is
chairman
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21
AN ITALIAN STEAMER SEIZED.

Madrid. July "a dispatch from Melilla says
that a Spanish gunboat has seized the Italian
steamer Casrelaccio on the charge OF smuggling
arms for the NIoors.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21

Southampton. July 2O.-The North German Lloyd
Line steamer Derfiinger. which left here to-day
for Yokohama. grounded Dolphin Bank, off
Tie Needles. Tugs standing by the vessel
which probably will be ioated at the next tide
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21
RUSSIAN PALACE FOB FORMER SHAH.

St Petersburg, July 2e-The Russian government
has offered to the former Shah of Persia as resi-
dence the palace at Kaluga, built by Empress
catherine for the last Khan of the Crimean Tar
tars.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21

Cologne July 2o.-The boiler of the passenger
steamer Gutenberg blew up yesterday. near
Rolandseck on the Rhine. One stoker killed.
and five members of the crew were severely hurt
Several passengers injured
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21

gress of Sociology opened here to-day under the
presidency of Leon Bourgeois former French
Minister of Foreign Affairs. Among the delegates
who made addresses Leslie F. Ward. of
Washington
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21

Rome, July 20.-To-day was the sixth anniver-
sary OF the death of Pope Leo XIII. and a funeral
mass was sung the Sacred College in the pres
ence OF Pope Plus ana dgnitaries OF the Church
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21

St. Petersburg. July 20.-M. Abramon a member
of the second Douma, sentenced TO-DAY two
years and two months In a fortress for the pub
lication of chronicle OF the Manchurisn war con-
tanning charges against the imperial family
New-York tribune., 1909-07-21
NOTES OF FOREIGN NEWS.

Bodmin. England July 0.-winam Hampton.
formerly of Ishpening Mich hanged at the
ian here this morning, for the murder Of his
sweetheart. Emily Tredres at ST Erth on May 2
last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
The Social Capital.

We do not think that either Washing ton or New York or any other city will ever become the social capital Of the United States as London. is the social capital of Great Britain. Washington will come much nearer to 1t than it does at present, but the country is too big to have a social capital. Hordes of people will come to New York to make money, to amuse themselves, to study, to live their lives in the Least restricted atmosphere that the country offers, but only very rich people will come here to find and occupy a place in organized society. Pleasant people will always find pleasant playmates here. There is no lack of good company for every body that is companionable. But the charm of New. York for people who still live elsewhere is not in it's society, but in its shops and shows, it's sunshine, its eating and its drinking. It is pleasant. 1t grows finer every day. When it is
 finished it will be a marvellous city, but hardly the social capital of the coun- try.-Harper' Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
The Hawaiian Death Prayer.

The Hawaiian Death Prayer. ! Upon the minds of such people as the Hawaiians were, while under their ancient form of religion, it was but natural that superstition should gain rooted hold. The most curious and ef- fective belief to which they were made subject was that a man can be prayed to death, a belief that survives among the natives to the present day. For the success of the uagical death prayer 1t was necessary to obtain some hair or piece of finger nail of the intended victim. A priest was then employed to use incantadon and prayer for his destruction. Always informed of the doom that the priest was invoking upon him, the victim generally pined away and died.
 There is story that an Englishman in the service of Kamehameha I. hay ing Incurred the displeasure of priest, the latter preceded to ''remove'' him by the death prayer process. The An glo-Saxon, however, set up an opposi- ton altar in derision and joking1y pro- claimed that he intended to pray the priest to death. Alarmed at the threat and overwhelmed at the failure of his own incantations, the sorcerer died, proving by his death his faith in his religion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
ORATORS WERE
 A CINCH FOR :.
 THE HARTFORDS

The Hartfordss at Newfield Park yes terday afternoon just toyed with the locals winning a one sided game Ill. The locals combined their mixups with the hitting of the Senators which ac- counts for the good sized score. Big Hacke11schmidt Schuman. the human hogshead. lobbed them over for the visitors. our connection being for but half a dozen hits. one two bagger by SlugEer Pollard
 Artie Romer assumed the stellar role for the Orators al the beginning of the game. seemingly allowing the Senators but a few hits. which with the usual mfspiays allowed score He went along very well till the fifth.- when after he had given two bases on balls and another had reached first in safety on an error he again walked a man forcing in a run. This was too much for Captain Ladd. wl1o started "Rube" Pollard off in the sixth, Rube was even much easier than Romer. four runs being scored off him in his first inning. The Orators were blanked till the sixth when two hits brought in the lone tally. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
ENGLISH TURFEVENTS
g to Shot Brings Home the Money in the Sz0.o0O Race Whitney and King Edward Also Winners.

London. June 17.-Lord Carnarron's four, year old Bumbo won the gold cup stake at Ascot today from Leopold DeRothschild's Santo Strato. There were six entries in the race, The stake was $20,000 and was the blue ribbon event of the Ascot meeting. Bombo was not thought to have a chance and his odds were 25 to 1 with but little money in sight.
 H. P Whitney's colors were first in the race for the all-Aged stakes when his Hillside III beat the. crack Eng fish sprinter Hallaton owned by Cap tain Allfrey in one of the most excit- ing races run this year. J. H. Mar tin had the leg up on Hillside III and in a hard drive he got his mount about a head in front of Hallaton, ridden by Wooten- The odds were to l on Hillside III.
 It was another big day for King Ed ward as his Minoru, winner of the Derby, won the St. James Palace stakes from J. B. Bowles' Torey.
 Minoru was the favorite, the race being practically conceded to him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
THESE TEAMS WANT GAMES

The. Clovers are without a game for Sunday. They are willing to take on any local team, especially the Westerns for a game on any grounds. Answer through the Farmer.
 The Fairfield Rubber Go. team is also desirious- of booking a game with any team for Sunday. Answer through this paper or address Manager George Bon ney. Box 160. Southport
 The Pequonnock Juniors can have game with the Soundview Juniors at the latter's grounds, Iranistan and Ridge avenues. Sunday at 200. This challenge is also open to any other 14- 15 year old club.
 Any 16-17 year old club in town can have a game for Saturday by taking on the White Stars. The latter express preferance in tackling the West End Sluggers. Answer through this paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17

The public. of Bridgeport and sur- rounding towns will have a rare op- portunity this evening to see James J- .Jenries who was champion heavy weight fighter of the world for years stripped for action at Smiths thea Ire tonight he boxes 6 rounds with sam Berger the Californian heavy weight Jerries deserves rousing reception as it is quite an honor for a city the size of Bridgeport to re- ceive a visit from the undefeated champion of all champions who has consented to return to the ring only because he wil1oAot stand for a black man attaining to that title
 With the single exception of John l.. Sullivan, Jefries is universally ac- claimed the greatest fighter the world ever saw. Had he and Sullivan met when both were in their prime opin- ions differ as to what the outcome would have been though many of the most keen eyed of the experts say the Californian would have had it on the mighty Sullivan in the latter's best days. However this is a question that can never be determined now for be- fore Jeffries became a fighter Sulli- van had passed from the lime light having left a mark however that no previous fighter ever approached,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17

Some there are who say that Bob Fitzsimmons would have beaten Sul- livan in the latter's hey dey but the great weight of expert opinion is that the marvellous blacksmith would not have been able to have conquered the Boston boy fn the days that the lat ter was making prize ring history. Be on hand tonight and form your own opinion as to what chance Jeffries will have with Jack Johnson when they meet next winter for the world s title Johnson. has appeared here and the public has a fairly good line on him, but Jeffries has never been in Bridgeport and as his bout with Der ger will be full of action from start to finish no one who has any adnira- ton for the great white fighter should let this opportunity go by without seeing him.
 TO see Jeffries stripped for action is in itself a treat for the ring never saw such a marvel of bone, flesh and muscle.
 There are many good seats to be had at the theatre and the prices are req sonable. Many of the best seats in the house have been placed at $1- There will be three first class three round preliminaries between local boys, the one in which Hank Griffin will take part promising to be a hum mer. The bouts will begin promptly at S:3O. A4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
A Einnx Acrohat.

No two leaps of the tarpon are quite alike. As the tarpon comes out into day his jaws distend, his gills flap open, and the mullet bait flies out across the water for a hundred feet while he retches at the hook, shaking his head angrily from side to side, like a horse that fights his bit. In midflight he will turn and cut into the stream with a
 head on dive that makes perfect cleav- age of the whitened water. His next emergence may be a back ssomersault and his third a long distance jump with no height to 1t, but a substantial gain in feet. With infinite spirit he will continue his play until absolutely worn out, when the spring and somersault- ing lapse into a long, rolling stroke from side to side. showing the two foot dorsal flament which waves and floats
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
NEWTOWN.

Misses Jessie M. and Mabel Taylor with their guest, Miss Ruth c. Snow to woodbury Wednesday in c. B. Tay- lor's new Maxwell touring car cover ing the distance iii 40 minutes.
 Miss Kathryn Clerkin is spending a few days in New Haven.
 The. strawberry and ice cream festi- val held Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Mems Federation of the Congregational church proved to being cleared which will go to the fund for the pledge toward the church debt.
 Miss Margaret Honan spent to-day with Bridgeport friends
 Miss Ashcroft closed her Preparatory School in the High School building
 Mrs. H. N. Latin and daughter, Arietta were guests in Bridgeport yes terday.
 Bentiey's orchestra of Bridgeport have been engaged to furnish the mus ical numbers on the program of the class day exercises Friday evening. Music for dancing will also be render ed by the same orchestra.
 Mrs. Henry Rupf spent yesterday in Bridgeport.
 Next Saturday at 2:3O the Newtown High school baseball team will play the Crescents of Shelton in the lot in the rear of the residence of Eli B. Beers.
 N. J. Alexander. 6f New York, is at his summer home in Taunton for a few days.
 Miss Fannie Andrews has accepted position as bookkeeper and stenograph- CT with Bridgeport firm
 Thomes Wright moved his family and household goods to Bridgeport Tuesday where he has accepted a posi- ton.
 The ladies Of Trinity guild held very successful supper and strawberry festival in the guild room of Trinity church. Wednesday. Everything was sold out at an early hour. There was an abundance of good things. including strawberry short cake. coffee. ice cream. rolls. and large variety of fine home made cake. A handsome sum was realized.
 Miss E. Evans. of Massachusetts. is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. B. OlIn- stead in Taunton district.
 A cake and candy sale under the auspices of the Bible class of the Con- gregationa1 church will be held next Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. John B. Peck on the Street.
 Recent arrivals at the Inn are MT. and Mrs. Hugh Sinclair. Miss Harriet Gulden. Miss Florence Gulden. Miss sons. G. l.. Parsons. Miss Louise R. Holly. Mrs. T. Beech. Miss Beech. New York City: Dr. and Mrs. I. D. Warner, Miss Folletts. MT. and Mrs W. F. Hobbs. John Valentine H. E. Burr Bridgeport: Mrs. S. S. Thompson, c. P. Bolner. J. P. Beers. Frank Wood ford. New Haven: Edward s. Parsons New Brighton; Mrs. r. F. Bowers and son, New Haven: George H. and Mrs. Waite Mrs. Marcia .LeMenier, Leices- ter. Mass: MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Frisbie. Waterbury: MT. and Mrs. wilfred E. Grigge, Miss Catherine Grigge. Water bury.
 Frank S. Andrews. of Berkley, Cali fornfa, was a guest at the Inn this week and called on old friends in town on his way to New Milford.
 w. H. Lochran of New York City who has been a summer guest in Berk- shire for a few seasons past has pur- chaaed the home of the late Agustus |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
Weston Recovers Quickly Eggs and Milk Strengthen Him for a 4O-Mile Walk
 After Being III.

weston's Transcontinental Walk. New
 York to San Francisco.
 Egihty-first Day of Walk.
 Weston is in his seventy-fsrst year, and his task is to walk across the Uni- ted States in 100 days, Sundays ex- Post Road Distance. 4,soo Miles.
 Miles. March 15 to 20. New York to Utica, 27S March 22 to 27. Utica to Chafee. =. 250 March 29 to April 8. Chafee to
 Youngstown, 225 April to 10, Youngstown to Toledo. 239 April 12 to IT, Toledo to Chicago, 276 April 19 to 24, Chicago to Lincoln, 170 April 26 to May 1, Lincoln to Mex May to 8. Mexico, Mo. to Topeka, 2ss May 10 to 15 Topeka to Wakeeney, 259 May IT to 22. Wakeeney, Kan, to
 Hugo, Col, -......-........-.. 219 May 24 to 2s. Agate. Col. to Nunn. 1s4 May 31 to June 5, Nunn, Col. to
 Wyoming, ...--...... ...-..-..-. 167 June z to 12. Hanna. Wyo.. to
 Granger. Wyo. .................. POS June IA. to Carter, Wyo.. 29 June 15 to Spring Valley. Wyo.... 22 June Is. to Castle Rock. Wyo.. 40 TOtal 3,O45
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
DOcTOR'S DECREE FOR JUDGE HALL

Chief Justice-elect Frederick Byron Hall of this city was given the honor ary, degree of doctor of laws by Pres ident Faunce at Brown University yes terday. Judge Hall was a member of the class Of '67. The degree of doctor of letters was conferred at the same time upon the famous author, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, of whom President Faunce said:
 author, phflanthropist, mother, friend of the slave, the prisoner and all who suffer, singer of the battle hymn of freedom, allied with Brown University through her distinguished husband, allied with all educators through her faith that it is the last of life for which the first was made"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
STEAMER PARK cIY4
The Know1edse That Pays.

4-1hG xAOW1C08C s4M8b 84'Ds
 If you glance round at the work of some of our big men you will be sur- prised to see how many have made their reputation by doing one small thing, but doing itwefl. If a man gets to the front in one narrow subject the world creditp him with knowledge Of all the rest. It is, however, even easier to acquire large general knowIedge than an advanced special knowledge Of one narrow subject The speciality must not be too narrow either. It 1s often said that the pursuit of knowI- edge has a nobility of its own. But what knowledge? No knowledge ie worth obtaining for its own or any other sake unless 1t is or will probably be useful to man.--James 6wmburne In Electrical Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
}LIVE BASE ] BALL TIPS,

Waterbury at Newfield to-day.
 All games at the park are now called on the regular summer schedule, 3:45.
 We did not have to win to go up in the standing.
 The Senators always did take kindly to the benders of Artie Romer.
 Honest" John Duffy, twirler who last year was given a try out by Man ager O'Rourke was warming the bench yesterday. N
 sBore" Bourauiri. our snappy little second baseman. is enjoying a little
 fielding slump. In the last two games played here he contributed five errors In view of his previous good work. and his snappy play. it is quite out of place to hand out a knock.
 Frank Hilt in the morning papers is credited with two errors. Frank play ed in great form yesterday. being the only man in the local infeld without an error. though given credit for a duo. He accepted eleven chances which is going some.
 The boys are afraid to throw to Mo Kenna with any speed. as they deem him unreliable. Would not be bad idea if Manager O'Rourke tried out '.Rube'' Pollard on first sack Rube has played the station and properly coached he might develop into a great initial sacker. He certainly can punch the ball and a first basenIan should be a 300 hitter.
 Detroit is not having everything her own way in the American league at present. Yesterday Philadelphia hand- ed defeat to the Tigers with Mullfh on the mound. This is the first de- feat for Mullin this season. he having won eleven straight games. The funny part of the affair is that Detroit asked for waivers on Mullin at the beginning of the season. all the league neams waiving excepting the teams in the American Association, so Jennings de- cided to keep him for his own use.
 Pittsburg after winning IA straight games had her winning streak broken yesterday, New York with Christy Mathewson on the slab doing the trick in easy fashion.
 Tommy Downey came in yesterday for his usual hit. He also had a sacri- flee.
 Detroit and Philadelphia are now fighting it out in the Quaker City for the leadership of the American league. Should the Athletics win the series 1t will be first place in the standing for theirs.
 More than eo,0oo persons saw the Highlanders play five games in New York last week. The club officials now say that New Workers will patronize a winning team whether in the Amerf- can Or National league That New York is the best ball city in the coun- try. is admitted by all the major league club owners
 Tony Pastor. the scrappy little cap tain of the Meadow Larks was elected from the first game of the double header at Savin Rock yesterday by Umpire Cullen. After being benched he became unruly and was put off the grounds. He attempted to ring in during the second session. but the um- pire pulled his Ingerson on him. Tony | beating it. Bone of the Undertakers was also benched.a
 No more games at Newfield Park till Monday when the Undertakers from | New Haven will be here. We generally | can take away win from that outfit | The Undertakers will also be here on Sunday for championship game at | Steeplechase Park
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
Peck in Berkshire.

Treasurer A. T. Nettletcn of the Newtown Savings Bank attended the State Convention at Waterbury of the Bankers Association to-day.
 Miss Lillian Beers visited Bridgeport friends this week.
 Bert Peck. Jr.. of New Britain. has been the guest of his father. Capt. Albert w. Peck.
 Robert N. Hawley is spending a few days in New York
 The railroad commissioners have is- sued an order for the elimination of the McMahon and Cummings cross ings, about 6,600 feet southerly of the Still River station in the town of Newtown. by building a new highway about HOO feet long. west of. the tracks. doing away with the curve which caused the two crossings. The railroad is to meet the expense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
Could Be H.ppy if we wi.hes.

If in less fortunate time than ouE1s when the resources of mind ard bod5 were less varied and plentifut linn they are now, men and women took de light in life, warmed both hanA4 at It's fire and filled their hearts with Jog and gIadness. may we not concIude that they were happy simply because they lived. as we might, in the right way. and put to their right uses that which was provided for them Christian Reg ister. Y,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17

Especial to The New York Times.)
 Evanston, Wyo.. via Wahsatch Utah June t6.-My condition was very much improved this morning, and after eat ing a hearty breakfast I left Spring Valley at 7:30 A. M. to-day.
 Through the kindness of the officials of the Union Pacific Railroad arrange ments had been made to escort me through the famous Aspen Tunnel, only a mile and a quarter in length I ar rived at the eastern end at S:30 this morning and found Noah E. Johnston, engineer: B. S. Esbenson, roadmaster; Robert R. Wilson. signalman, and John Benson. section foreman. With two workmen leading with torches, under the direction of MT. Benson, I started through the dark passage and reached the western end at sos A M We rassed a great many men working in this tunnel laying bed of cement and concrete of four feet thickness.
 After coming out of the tunnel we were greeted by many employees at this point. also MT. Wilson's family, who extended me an invitation to stop at their home. where I was most hos-l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
New Britain at Hartford. Holyoke at Springfield. New Haven at Northampton.
AMATEUR BASEBALL

Bridgeport, Conn.,, June IT, 1909. To the Amateur Sporting Editor of the Bridgeport Evening Farmer:
 I would like to ask you a question that B. didn't have a dollar in his pocket; how much money would B. have to win the bet. Answer $200.
 "tTAM' GALIxAGf1ER, Asst Mgr. West End Boys Club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
SIR MARTIN IS RUNNING YET?

Ascot, Eng, June 17.-Louis Winans' Sir Martin upon whom Americans re- lied to win the Derby, made his first appearance since that race in the con- test for the Royal Hunt Cup yesterday. He finished among the also rans all though he was well backed by the American contingent at 19 to 2. How ever, the stable knew that he did not have a chance as he was weighted out by the handicapper who assigned him 119 pounds, compelling him under the scale to concede weight to everything m the race. This was the highest inn post ever assigned a year old in the history of the contest.
 The race was won by the betting choice, A Bailey's big four year old, Dary Royal, pitchforlSed into the race with 100 pounds although his form has been excellent. He was at to 1 in the betting and was ridden by Will Hams. August Belmont's Norman III was scratched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
rinne to Beesn.

Are you doing as much to br1ghten this world as a single sunbeam does1 Are you scattering as much fragrance in the lives about you as is shed by one little violet? Do you refresh tired hearts as a drop of rain refreshes . dropping plant? If not. it is time to begin.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
overeducatea Htnaoo..

There exists among India,s educA1ed classes a mad desire for professional vacations. Take a walk in cert1fn streets in India, and you will observe . perfect panorama of signboard depict- ing professional caIlfngs, and the bust ness houses are principally conepfcuoua by their absence.-Times of India.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17
National League Standing
Connecticut League Standing

Games Today
 AMERICAN LEAGUE. Cleveland at New York. DetroIt at Philadelphia. Chicago at Boston. (two games.) St. Louis at Washington.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE. New York at Pittsburg. Brooklyn at Chicago. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Boston at St. Louis.
 CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. Waterbury at Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-17

pitably served with eggs and milk. the first refreshing drink I have enjoyed since reaching Wyoming. I arrived at Evanston at 1:45 A. M.. where I had dinner and rested three hours. Then I left for Castle Rock at 4:45 P. M., and expect to arrive at 10 P. M.
 EDWARD PAYsoN WESTON.