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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
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 "Jack rabbits in Kansas are just as numerous as they were the day the first covered wagon moved across it toward the Rocky nlountains.' said a Kansas farmer. |'It appears to me they are galloping around in greater numbers than ever. Did you ever try to exterminate a jack rabbit? If you never did you've something to learn about shooting.
 "A jack rabbits movement starts with a spring in the air He lands on all fours. and the intervening space from the time he jumps and the time he lights is just about nothing, but he covers from ten to fifteen feet with every jump. There's only one way to take 'em alive and that is to leave the top off pasture well overnight. Next morning there'H be plenty. because jack rabbits will jump into any kind of a hole that's open. They seem to have a fondness for dried out wells. They outrun the average dog with ease. but can't beat the greyhound. Shooting them on the run is as diff cult as shooting birds on the wing, possibly more difficult. Possibly 25.0OO are killed in Kansas every year. and yet they seem just as numerous as ever."-St. Paul Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
FLYNN A CINCH
 FOR LANGFORD
Especial from United Press.1

Los Angeles, March 1S.-Sam Langford, as clipper as a young bull. vas about town today discussing his easy victory over Jim Flynn last night when he slowed away the Pueblo fireman in eight rounds. Langford says that he will now camp on Jack Johnson's trail.
 --I want to sign to fight Johnson following his fight with Jeffries whether he wins, loses, or draws declared Langford, .tand I will just bet him $10,000 on the side that I can beat him easy. That big nigger has been four flushing long enough nd will lick him no matter what he does to Jeffries.''
 Flynn is at the baths in bad shape. Langford pounded him to pieces in the earlier stages of the fight and he is either unable or unwilling to make any statement. Langford received $7,540 as his end.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
GEO. WAS
 BARELY BEATEN

Tn & very exciting five mile race last evening Geo. Mccormack was Iarely beaten by Dick Barrett and Jack White, the fast amateur relay team of this city by little over half lap in the fast time of IS min utes and 30 seconds. Mccormack gave the Park City boys a quarter of a lap handicap which was too much for the big skater to gain on the two boys as they relayed very often, and made the big fellow skate every min ute until the gun was fired for the finish. This race was an exhibition race. Mccormack will meet Billy Yale at the New Haven rink this evening for the same distance and then will enter the big six day race in Pittsburg with Willie Blackburn, who is 8 very fast and long distance skater of New York. These boys will be called the John Jay Young team" as they use the John Jay Young skate and nothing can touch them in a long distance spin In the first preliminary race Geo. McMahon of New Haven defeated Geo. Top pitzer in a two mile race by one lap in 6 minutes and 50 seconds. The second race was very good one with Geo. Black defeating the mighty Francis Gallagher, the Wordin ave nue wrestler and scrapper by one half a lap in 2 minutes fiat. This evening Manager CrossIey has ar ranged a masquerade ball and four medals are awarded for prizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
Nanoleon,s Temper.

A story is told of sudden rage into which Napoleon I. fell one day as he was at dinner. He had scarcely par taken of a mouthful when apparently some inopportune thought or recollec- ton stung his brain to madness. and. receding from the ta ble without rising from his chair-his small stature per mitted that-he uplifted his foot-dash went the table, crash went the dinner. and the emperor sprang up, intending to pace the room- Quick as flash his waiter scratched a few magic symbols on bit of paper. and the emperor's check had grown more than double. Napoleon appreciated the delicacy of his attendant and said. Thank you. my dear Dunand,'' with one of his in- imitable smiles. The hurricane had blown over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
BOXING


 Bunny Ford, of New Haven, is in fine shape for his bout this evening with Johnny, Murphy of Waterbury before LheS eSRastiTne A o. of SeyIne ar. A local bunch of fighters will invade the little town on the Naugatuck and pull for Ford. The boys will go on for. 10 rounds.
 A big boxing carnival is to be run off in Waterbury some time next month, either April 14th or 28th. Kid Joe Shea of Waterbury, who claims the title of bantamweight champion of the state has been hatcher to meet Phil McGovern, brother of Terrible Terry. Jeff Doherty of New Haven has been matched to meet Fonsey Vanone of Waterbury, while Bunny Ford will meet up with some 130 pound youth. Doherty and Vallone are to box for Is rounds. weighing in at in the afternoon at 142 pounds. There will be a few Bridgeport pugs on the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

since the formation of the company in 1896: Sinclair, William, Chapter House, St. Pauls; 200 10 pound shares"
 The disclosure of the Archdeacon's s financial interest in the brewery has caused a greater sensation than his pulpit approval of the moderate use of alcohol, which caused the bitterest non-eonformist attack a clergyman of the English established church has had to face in generations.
 Many EpiScopalians even have joined the nOn-conformiSts in criti- cism of the Archdeacon'S position. In all probability the Archdeacon will have to face an official church in- quiry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
Pepxs and the Comet.

They were watching comet in Pepys' day. though Haley at the time was but eight years old. My Lord Sandwich this day" says the diarist Dec. 21. 1864, writes me word that he hath seen at Portsmouth the comet and says it is the most extraordinary thing he ever saw.' Again on the 24th: Having sat up all night till past 2 o'clock this morning. our porter be- ing appointed comes and tells us that the bel!fnan tells him that the star is seen upon Tower hill; so l. that had been all night setting in order of my old papers in my chamber. did now leave off all and my boy and 1 to the Tower hill. it being a most fine. bright, moonshine night and great frost but no comet to be seen.' Later the same day. however. Pepys saw the comet. which now. whether worn lway mo. l know not. appears not with q tail. but only is larger and dull CT than any other star.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

Some geese had strayed on the rail- way and were observed by a traveller, who, fearing that they might be run over. said to one of the porters on the platform:
 ''Who owns the geese, my man?"
 "Them's Ducks" the porter replied.
 Again the question was asked. with he same reply. Somewhat annoyed. he traveller called the station master md told him the story, stating that he full well knew the difference between geese and ducks. 'S F. -ss-'.
 The station master laughingly re- piled: |"The man is quite right. Those geese are Ducks. They belong to MT. John Duck, the farmer.''-London Tit Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

 INTERESTED
 IN BREWERY
{special from united Press.)

London, March 13.-Archdeacon William Sinclair of London who in a recent sermon in Manchester cited Christ's words and example in sup port of his claim that the moderate use of alcoholics is harmless, today has a big job of explanation on his hands.
 In letter to the News today F. Norbury Williams throws significant light on the Archdeacon's utterances, by showing that he is financially in terested in one of the big English breweries.
 May I be allowed to quote line from the official list of shareholders in the great brewery of Barclay, Per kins & Company? asked Williams saThe following is the grim entry that has stood in the brewery's books
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
Rose to the Occasion.

MT. Kajones, who happened to step into the parlor while looking for a book. was just in time to see some body slip hastily off somebody else's knee.
 "Ah, Bessie,' he observed pleasantly, this is merger, is it? Or is it a limited partnership?"
 Neither, papa" said Bessie. recover ing herself instantly; George is my holding company-that's all.''-Chicago Tribune
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
BLUE RIBBONS
 WON IN WALK

The basketball game last evening at the Boys club between the Blue Ribbons and the Bridgeports for the championship was easily won by the former 42-7. Smith and Hay of Stamford played with the Ribbons. The charge that the game should not count because these two men are professionals is laughed at by the Ribbons who say that the other side also used professional players The contest it was played was too one sided to be interesting. The Blue Ribbons, who have the distinction of being the city champions for the past five seasons, played all around their opponents. The line up:
 Bridgeport. Blue Ribbons. McArthur Snalling, Tanning
 R. E.
 O'Ma1ley Smith
 L. F.
 Schmidt Hay
 C..
 hammer E. kupatr1ck IF. Langhamme CT
 L. G.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
The Best She Could Do.

We've got to cut down our ex- penses.'' said Woodby. We are living in style that makes everybody think my income must be twice as big as it is.'
 "WeH.'' his wife replied. stwhat more do you want, seeing that there is no chance for you to double your income ?'' Chicago Record Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
BURNED IN SHOWER
 OF MOLTEN METAL

George Horn, aged 37. of 259 Gregory street, an empIoye of the Burns -Bassick Co.,, was caught in a shower of molten metal at his work this morning. He was burned on the right side of the face and the fore head. pr. Krause dressed his in juries at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
GAMES LAST EVENING.
 STATE DUCK PIN LEAGUE

It was the same old story in the State Duck Pin league, wherein Bridgeport is concerned, their oppon- ents gliding away into defeat for three straight games. It's einch now that Bridgeport will win out for the reg, the only contest being for second place. Ray of the visitors came in for high honors with a total of 320. Lieberum of the Park City team was high for his club with 3o1. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
The Efaaetx Bachelor.

ffBut why do you put your friends things in the dining room?''
 @'Oh. he is so used to restaurants that he won't enjoy his dinner unless he can watch his hat and coat."-Louis- vile Courier-J ournal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
STATE BIG PIN LEAGUE.

New Haven byss taking three games from Waterbury last eVening in the EIin City poIed themselves into a tie for the league leadership with their Brass City opponents. The following. scores tell the stories:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
The Curious Pair.

Mrs. Rubba-I wonder why that wo. man keeps watching me so? MT. Rub ba-Perhaps she's trying to find out why you are staring at her.-Philadel- phia Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
A NIGHT ALARM

Worse than an alarm of fire at night IS is, the 13others Keen FoleVs Hanev apd Tar in the house and give it at the first sign of danger. Foley's Honey and Tar has saved many little lives. No opiates. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. 1-3-5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
Pretty Slow.

Howell-Rowell is pretty slow?
 Powell-Slow? He'll make a snail look as if it had been exceeding the speed IimiE-New York Press
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
LOCAL FIGHTER
 BEAT HIS MAN

Before the Portchester A. c. last evening, Paddy Mack of this city, knocked out Jack Lowery of New was to be 10 round bout. Lowery has been appearing before many clubs in New York city. and ea1ne +n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
.OLO o
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Last Nieht's Results

Last Nigllt's Results. At Fall River-Fan River, 8; Paw tucket, '.
 At Waterbury-Waterbury, s;Wor- cester, 3.
 At Taunton-Taunton, II: Provi- dence, 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

Portchester with good reputation, good sized lwallop and with the Confidence that he could fell his man. But he was up against a stubborn proposition in the local youth. Mack is bi-monthly visitor in Portchester, and has always scored a knockout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

New York, March 1S.-In spite of the efforts of the cartoonists and a few milliners to fit out our women with "Chantec1er'' hats and other extrava agances, this years Easter bon nets are on the whole quiet and be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

coming. There are no signs of re- version to last years big peach bas- ket' hats or the Merry Widow hats of the year before. Some of the ultra fashionable 1niIliners are, however, showing some Parisian head cover ings that verge on the bizarre. Eas-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
30 WILING. GAMES THIS EVENING.
 Industrial League. Locomobile Co. vs. Birdsey-Somers Co.
EIks, Tournament,

Team c, Capt. Ivers vs. Team [ Capt. Grant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18

The Geese Were Ducks. The following little incident took place awhile ago at a Northeastern station in Yorkshire:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-18
FIFTY LOST IN ICE FL0E

St. Petersburg, March 1s.-BTfty fish ermen are believed to have lost their lives today when an ice foe off the Peterhof coast, from which the men were seiTiing, was blown to sea in a heavy gale. The foe on which the men were standing was suddenly sep arated from the main pack, making it impossible for them to escape. Boats have gone in search of them.
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
CORNELL Is FAVORED
By VETERAN CREW
All But One Member of Vic
tOrious Eight Again
Available.

ITHACA. Feb. with the exception
II 81 Weed. the stroke oar, svery mem
er Of that splendid Cornell varsity
crew which swept the HUDSON n one
OF the most stirring races ever held
over the Poushkeepsie course last year
. reported foE work IA the crew room this
week and was assigned 20 his conbI-
nation II would not be surprising II,
'l-hln few days. the seven veterans
mo are left over VIII be rowing IN the
Sane combination, with a new man AZ
lie head
Not IN years has the rowing season
slarlad under SO many favorable cir
suitlssenses nor with 50 bright an our
lIoA- " hl-e past experience has taught
tIle o4lsi-ef. and Coach Courtney fIIa-
crew successes are much better heraIFa
iate ID May than IN February ia Tac-
mat ~ ls usually pretty late IN June
osLoIe l4e aetlal rowing worth Of
crew IS determined.
Still, It IS bard not 20 be an optfu7fzr
WIN tle conditions as they are today
Couch Courtney has seven Of MS ~-sr1-
plon VARSITY eight Of last year to get
illaleI-4i nom LEeH he has Two our
Of the FOUR men WEO r0ued ir +ba
fOur-Oared crew and the entire fresh
man eight. both Of which latter o-avz
=st45lls--e 60 a new record for the courses
AZ Eo- =-if-eeI'@-e- In addition there are
2 number Of CarzUeE who Dr. Illness Or
other conditions failed 90 make the boaf
last year and still are excellent men
SeaSraFes. Aitchius0n. and Names
Three OF the varsity men who are Ia
The college Of civil eneineerirz. 5rTnfor
Glass; VIII DC able 20 row this wear IN
spite OF fears entertained last can frsF
on account Or university work they
might not be able 20 come on This
materially strengthened the crew ~
ordinarily veteran IS better than 4
s-@D VINO has not r9wed IN the
varsity or q biz eight before
The crew room is literally swauped
WIZ candidates. there being fftT-s-~
men out Tor the varsity and ffrv-f0rrr
Tor -Ie freshman crew This is a
greater than usual number OF men ont
telfSL On rowing al the university. and
the value OF victories
IN TACT the crew room IS 50 crowded
li7aL LEgrs would be chaos were IL not
-lT r tolrrlers arrangement BY
which the men are arranged in za-r
time on which they are to start ont.
I'D tl-S way every one Of the seven
varsity conc -irl7 lions IS accommodated
None or them rows for great length
n tune me Ola Man figures that good
SHARP selE- while Il Is going is better
q an pra5guEiuE the rowing The fresh
ll' an ciac -14leS have different hours 50
. ~ ti-ere are no conflicts.
n Nevertheless the old man IS hoping
tF.at he can soon get his men out on the
70 February enough To give the oa-smeu
al onUHrt -1Itv OF zcfuaf rowing IN the
gigs and hzrEss- Whether this VIII Fra =
longer winter remains with the Gods Of
q % elements II is q good bet however
trar the men win get out, OF at least the
as there IS q clear stretch in front q
TIE 51zrC1r-se-
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
WILL PICK TEAMS
OF BEST STUDENTS
Hampton School Plans to
Reform Athletic Games
By This Method

HA5PTON, Va. Feb loving 70
The existing condition IN school ath-
IeticR by which those not especially
qualified ara gwen precedence over
those whose scholarship and deport-
ment should entitIe them 20 leadership,
the Hampton High School. with the CO.
operation OF the school authorities Of
the city, has started a general revolu-
ION n ali athletics
IN order TO encourage the student to
provide good, wholesome exercise FOX
him. and above al to build a better and
more psTfecr character the following
plan has been agreed upon
1 No pupil snaII be permitted 70 play
on an athletic team unless at the time
Of such play he IS making a pass mark
on each subject with rs - per cent?
2 No pupil shan be eligible unless he
is satisfactory On department.
g. No pupil shall be eligible until ne
has made formal application 70 the
faculty and signed q pledge. not for the
football or bas ball season. but for the
entire session
= Any pupil violating any part Of the
foregoing viii be disqualified rom ath-
letiCs Of al kinds anti the entire
faculty has been assured that the eviI
has been reme6ied sufficiently to war
rant a reinstatement TO athletic privi-
4 II IS the aim TO have league games
to be played between the grades Of
the school with only enough contests
against outside teams 10 insure inter
est and enthusiasm in practice
g. The purpose viii be not to train
star performers but 20 furnish exer-
else fer the pupil who needs and de-
serves the privilege OF a wei regulated
playground. This viii also deprive those
not measuring I'D 10 the standard Of
+fe. snort derived ErOm participating in
something which may consume time
that ought TO be spent in study
= Above all else II IS the ann 10 tram
-7,a7, and women with the best possible
character by encouraging the faithful
and by stimulating those VINO have
fallen below the mark
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
FORMER CHAMPIONS
STILL CONF IDENT
Dethroned Pool and Billiard
Kings, HueSton and De-
maTeSt After Titles.

NEW YORK. Feb. Hilary HUeston
s. going out for the three-cushion bill
Hard title now held by Fred Eames. OF
Denver, and Demarest expects 70 regain
his title before many months Both
players lost their titles last week.
HUeston VIII play all corners at
DOyIe's Academy this week in prepara-
ton for his match with Games He
confidently expected he would be able
10 defend his pool championship
against Keogh, and capture the three
cushion title as well. but now that he
has lost his title, he has determined 10
gain another IN q new field EIUeston
VIII play Billy Weldon this afternoon
and Bud Fisher tonight
While Cline succeeded II beating
DemareSt last week the eE-CnampiCn
says another chance viii see him again
& champion But now Willie Hoppe
must be reckDoed IN the running in
championship billiard circles Hoppe
beat another retired champion ora
aIorninEsUar. while Cline was winning
the title from Demarest, and VIII likely
lie matched with Cline IN the near fu-
ture-
since winning Lhs pool championship
IEeOgh has been a popular man with
CaEO. known as the COWBOY VIII
have the first chance at tbs new cham
piOn- his challenge has been accepted
and the match VIII be played IN either
Buffalo or Rochester next month HueS-
TOD VII challenge the winner. and eZ-
poets 70 have back his Htle b. next
sfRy.
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
HARVARD CHOOSES
HAUGHTON COACH
Captain Wilmington Withdraws
Objections and Confnna-
ton Will Follow.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Feb From
an exclusive and highly reliable source
It has been learned that Percy Haugh-
ton coach Of last years Harvard var
sity football team, has been reappOiut-
ed head coach for next year by the
subcommittee OF the Harvard Athletic
Association having the matter IN charge.
The CHIEF obstacle in the reapp0intrnent
OF FaUshtCr has been the opposition
Of Captain LOthrOD Wilmington, but
Captain Wilmington finally withdrew his
objections
HauEhtOn was seen by several mem
berS Of the committee and consented
10 serve again The appointment was
not publicly announced on account OF
business reasons of HauZhtou. Efauzh-
ION s appointment viii come up for con-
drmation before the athletic committee
at an early date but their action is
merely formal
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
TEAMS OF WASHINGTON
GROUPED IN MEETS
Relay Fours Are Included on Program of Richmond Col
lege Games and Pennsylvania Relay Carnival.
George Washington Is Matched With Virginia

Word was received this morning OF
the classification Of relay teams OF this
CITY IN two mCets-at Richmond next
Saturday evening under the auspices OF
Richmond College and az Franklin
Field on April 50 by the University %
Pennsylvania
The banner event at Richmond viii
be the race between the University Of
virginia and George washington Both
these teams are among the fastest 81
t1{s section, Virginia having lost out 20
Cornell by n small margin at CoRven-
don Hall Saturday night. while George
Washington scored 2 victory over Rich
monG.
In q four-Cornered race VIII be the
Washington Grove Athletic Association
team. conte5tfuE against Johns Hop
kins, Western Maryland College and the
Cross Country Club Of Baltimore In
this race washington Grove VIII prob
ably be the favOrite.
Three High Schools.
The third race Of Importance IN the
meet IN the one scheduled between Cen
trail Western, and Business high
schools Of this city. As vet IL has not
been decided whether all these teams
VIII make the trip, but Il they do the
race VIII practically decide the inter
high school championship OF Washing
ton
TIE Washington School for Boys and
the University School. Of this city. are
matched sEairzt Fork Union Academy
and Old Poirt Comfort Academy.
The announcement that the meet Will
be held on the bare ground. and not Oh
q plank track. has caused much interest
here, and the result Of this experiment
VIII be watched, as, II II IS successful.
other cities may be induced to give their
athletes this advantage
The program: Col1eE5ste e-enfs-
Sso-yard dash, A0-yard dash, mile IN
nfJy-yard dash. nfty-yaTd hurdle race,
pole vault, high jump, sixteen-Doun6
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
LONG DISTANCE RUN
IS BEING ARRANGED
CrOss-COuntry Club of Baltimore
Will Hold Six-Mile Event
IN April.

Athletes Of this vicinity interested in
Iong-distduce running have been notified
OF a siX-mile crOss-country run to take
place under the auspices Of the Cross
Country Club OF Baltimore Saturday,
April p
The race will be held IN the immediate
vicinity of Baltimore over a course IA
miIiar to those who have taken part in
athletic events in the Orloie CITY IN
past seasons. Ten prizes have been Of
fered the first ten men crossing the
The event Is in charge Of Henry FL
--- premier ionE-diStauce
..s--r0~~ who Hil be re-
membered as the winner OF many events
----.. nod lu IS dsnIngton dUrnE
the past year
Entries should be addressed to Henry
g EIphinston Cross-Couutry Club,
1911 LanvaTe street, Baltimore, Nd.