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The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

Ketchel an Englishman,
Says London Scribe

NEW YORK, Nov. 2a-@Cecestus." !"
writing in the London Sportsman of
November Is, copy of which was re-
ceived today, says that he has evidence
that Stanley Ketchel, slain middle
weight champion of the world. was
born an Englishman and that his real
name was Arthur Thomas Wilson of
West Hyde, near Lu1on, in Bedford
shire
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26
Hackenschmidt Defeats
Swiss Wrestler

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, Nov. 25.-George
Hackenschmidt, who aspires to another
match with Frank Gotch, won from
Maurice de Riaz, the Franco Swiss
grappler, tonight in straight falls. the
first in 16 minutes SO seconds and the
second in Is minutes 81 seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

ime-:24 4-5. 80 10, 1:16 2-5, :43, 1:44 2-5
place, 3 show Traver, so place. 1 show
Ten Ban. Trained by W. Hawke. Start
High price-Nettie Trayer s. Irrigator s.
bumped Nettie Traver slightly at paddock,
Nettie Trayer had the speed, running
Grain made a good showing. Apologize
Royal Stone had very little speed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

The Weinstock Nichols company has a
particularly interesting exhibit and
their booth is crowded at all times
Their force, which is one OF the largest
employed by any of the exhibitors, is
kept constantly busy demonstrating the
merits of the various accessories dis
pIayed to Interested auto owners.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

AT post y minute. on at 3:251S Ban :
Irr1gator show Winner ch. by Handspring
good Won driving Second and third same
Spring Ban came from far back with a rlsb
but drew out at the end and won going svrav
clever race. Irrigator closed very stoutIy Silver
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

Sui M @ on 4e za
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

Fime-:24 8-5, 40 80 1:16 Is. At post IL minuti
show; Dahlgren, 6-5 place, IL show: Clip. out 81
Trained by d. Henry. Scratched-7449 Setback
easily. Dargin got off to good advantage, had
the way. swung down to the rail in heaviest
strong. He in best going the outside.
and clearly showed he did not like the going.
speed for quarter and then stopped to a walk.
of little account.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

W. G. Hood, sales manager of the
Chalmers motor company. who has for
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26
Agents at
the Factory

Former Sheriff Scott of Fresno county.
accompanied by his sons and brother.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

me-:25 20, l:51 TO, III. 1:43. 2:01 As. a
place, out show; Burnett. So place, 3-5 81
Ruby Peg Woffngton. Trained by A. G. T
good Won easily. Second driving. Thil
Burnett g. Elgin 6. Belleview 13-5. Wiz
retained. Star Actor was waited with to 81
ure Seeker, and out in handy fashiC
passed by Treasure Seeker at three furIor
and just got second place in last stride I
He was knocked sideways by Sir Wesley
on the rail in worst going. He looked wir
could not untrack himself any part of il.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

The DurOcar. equipped with Fisk
tires, won the light car race at santa
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

Time-:24 So. 40 Is. Ills 10. At post A
show; Titus. s place. show; Renss
Trained by y. X. Moody Scratched
galop. Next two driving. High price
20. This was not a true run race.
putting Louise out of the race and
through Shaw quickly took the lead
Rensselaer, on rail in worst going
showing. Louise b had no chance after
time and might have won
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26
Touring North
in EMF

While ont touring the motorists put
in the time fishing and hunting and de-
clare that game is more plentiful this
year than in previous seasons
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

) dIUHC, y UL LIIE v q 7
Gus accessory eX-
hibits are attract
ing their full share
of attention as we'll
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26
THE CALLS HANDICAP FORECAST


uIWdIW. stIIIIIS
Remarks
Good muddcr and is working well.
Shows Improvement.
Ran good race last out.
Rounding to form
Might prove the surprise.
Ran some fair races in the bushes.
Has early speed
Has shown nothing.
Form Is poor.
Been running poorly.
Looks to be up against it.
Done nothing.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-26

Fisk Used on
/ Winning Car
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
The Color of Water.

The waters of the seas, lakes, rivers
 and streams in general are very often colored. For instance, the. water of the Mediterranean sea is not colorless,
 but green-blue; also there is brilliant red river in South America. The St. Lawrence, in Canada, is pale green and the Ottawa golden brown. Where these two rivers meet quite frequently whole broad patches remain unmixed. Here is a gold patch and there a green one. Otherwise than this water re- fleets the colors of it's surroundings, and so called 'sEmerald poo1'' in the White mountains is green because the birches on it's borders in early summer are brilliant green. The Blue grotto, in Capri, Italy, shows a remarkably rich color, near to green-blue, because all the light received in that grotto comes through the water at it's en- trance, and, as has been said, the Med iterranean is green-blue. The water of the geysers in the Yellowstone park are also colored by natural mineral dyes. You can dye your own glass of water by a piece of the bloodroot plant Try it. That will be a vegetable dye.- St. Nicholas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Mules and kindness.

'4n the fifteen years that I have been connected with societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals in this and other cities never have re ceived complaint alleging cruelty to a mule,'' said the humane looking man. That immunity of mules from harsh treatment is an interesting ques- tion. Why are they immune? There are plenty of mules, even in New York. Does nobody beat them? Does nobody underfeed them? If not, why not2 Does mule show such a de- cided ability for taking care of him self that his owner is afraid to abuse him, or do raen beat mules and escape punishment because the persons who witness the beating think it is only mule and not worth bothering about2 ? What is the explanation of that phase Of the mule question anyhow ?''-New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Pestpened Her Bath.

Miss Flora Shaw as correspondent of the London Times was once travel ing through Africa in a bullock Wag- on. The sun was blazing; the buliocks were Ssow; the dust was indescribable She was making for a. frontier town, where she anticipated the comforts of a bath. At the entrance to the place Miss Shaw, dead beat, dusty and irri- table, found herself confronted with the ordeal of public reception. The officials read her a welcome. She was as civil as she could be. Then she bolt ed for the hotel. She gave but one or der-"Hot water, quick!'
 She sat on the edge of the bed and waited. Some minutes passed. At last black servant entered with a tin yes sel, in which there was something steaming. Seizing it, Miss Shaw pour ed out milky, odoriferous liquid. She turned to the servant for an explana- tion
 The hotel was very short of water As distinguished guest a point had been stretched for her. They had sent her the water in which the fish had just been boiledI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
cauaht the Old Sailor.

It was a clever lawyer in a Boston court who took advantage of the nau- ticaI knowledge he possessed to work upon the mind of juryman who did not seem to show much comprehension .~of case of suing street railway for damages.
 The dull member was an old sailor, who, though doubtless very keen of perception along some lines, was new ertheless rather slow in his under standing of the points involved in the case being tried, says the New York Journal The lawyer noticed this and made his strike with this particular man. Approaching the jury box, he addressed himself to this one juryman and said:
 Mir. Juryman, will tell you how it happened The plaintiff was in com mand of the outward bound open car and stood in her starboard channels. Along came the inward bound closed car, and just as their bows met she jumped the track, sheered to port and knocked the plaintiff off and ran over him.
 The sailor was all attention after this version of the affair and joined in a $5,O00 verdict for the injured man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
RADICAL CHANGES
 IN FOOTBALL RULES

New York. March 2s.-Six radical changes in the game of football were decided upon Saturday by the Inter collegiate football rules committee. at the close of a two days session in this city
 The changes are:
 1-Renloval of the requirement. that the player who receives the ball from the snap-back run five yards to either side before advancing.
 eRequirement that seven men be maintained by the offense on the line of scrimmage.
 3-Prohibiting the flying tackle.
 ADivision of the game into four periods of fifteen minutes each
 5-NO pushing or pulling of the run ner to be allowed.
 GA requirement that the ball, in the case of an on-Side kick. must strike the ground at least twenty yards be- yond the line of scrimmage failing which the members of the team kick ing the ball are off side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
line ciineI,inq Aroument..

A young man representing a well known make of motorcar had called, discussed intelligently the points of the automobile he was endeayoring to sell had given a Aawless demonstra- ton
 But the prospective amateur motor ist before mortgaging his house still wanted to be thoroughly convinced, and so he said: What you say about your car may be all right. The en- zine runs very nicely, and it looks good to me, but tell me one thing have you ever sold any of these cars to your own personal friendsY'
 The salesman smiled Have I? Why. three months ago I was engaged to girl, and sold one of these fden- tical cars to my prospective father-in- Iaw.'
 Did you marry the girl?'
 ssYes, indeed! I've now got the girl, a contented father-in-law and an en- thusiastic customer as we'll
 He made the sale.-Lffe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Paderewski,s Distinction.

There was day when PaderewskTs English was not fluent. One evening before choice company in his ele- gant apartments in New York he was showing few highly dattered callers how to do this, that and t'other on the keys of his grand piano, explaining in bad English as he went. Of course the man was present who is ever ready to supply a word when a speaker hesi- tates. The famous artist, landing with both hands as if he had just dropped from the ceiling, exclaimed, stHarmo- ny?' All applauded the perfect con- cord. He shot down again like a trip hammer and would have exclaimed again, but the word refused to come. What you ca1l-er-er''- "Discord,'' put in the suppIier of. words. Paderew- skis hair stood straight out, and his face was white and red with anger. Jumping up from the stool, he sput- tered: "Deescorti No! With me a deescort iss eempossibler' He would not be persuaded to touch the instru- ment again that night. The uninten- tiona1 insult struck deep.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
4 "Hoodoo Luddha.

Lady Dorothy Nevill in her "Rem1-
 niscences" records an example of the so called 'tmaIevoIent influence" of an tnanimate object upon the fortunes of its possessors similar to that said to have been exerted by the Hope dia-
 mond, now sunk beneath the waves.
 From the day miniature Buddha from Burma of charming workman ship entered her house everything went amiss. Its installation in the drawing room twas followed by a perfect avalanche of catastrophes.1 Within a week a son failed in busi- ness. Household pets came to tragic ends. A favorite pony was suddenly paralyzed, land this on the very eve of an election in which it was to as- sist by conveying Conservative voters to the pon,' from which it is inferred that the Buddha was not favorable t0 the Tory party. A few days later a chimney crashed down upon a wing of Lady DorOthy's house, doing much damage. Shortly after ward the Buddha was sent on loan to the Indian museum, where, after some minor disturbances, it settled quietly down and has since remained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
The Victorious One.

An Indianapolis business man was marooned on election night in 1904 in an Illinois village, says the Saturday Evening Post. Naturally he was fn- terested in the election He wanted to find out whether MT. Roosevelt or MT Parker had won. He began investi- gating and discovered that the tele- phone girl quit at 6 o'clock and that the telegraph agent at the station knocked off work after the evening train went through, which was rarely later than 6 p. m.
 At o'clock the landlord shut up the hotel, telling his guest to take the room at the head of the stairs when he was ready to go to bed No news was to be had, and the business man went to bed, that being all he could do-
 Next morning he was awakened by the heavy tread of boots on the plank sidewalk He threw up the window and asked the passerby, "Says who was eIected?'
 'I was, by heck,' replied the man proudly. -"Third term for constable"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
oriein of Mwatered stock.v

The expression ''watered stock '' which describes so well the expansion of the stock of a company beyond the value of the property, originated, it is said, in connection with Daniel Drew, who was once the wealthiest and most unique manipulator in Wall street. Drew had been drover in his younger days, and it was said of him that be fore selling his cattle in the market he would first give them large quantities of salt to make them thirsty and then provide them with all the water they could drink. In this way their weight was greatly increased, and the pur- chaser was buying ''watered stock"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
He 4snasasntu

The selection of the right word to convey ones meaning is hometlmsB more important than the rules of gram mar. So it appeared to the bridge pO- liceman, who is an alert sociological student An east side resident of for eign birth was taken before the mag istrate in one of the police courtG charged with a trivial offense,
 'Teu him he must not do it again, He Is discharged,' the magistrate said to the policeman on the bridge.
 ''The judge says you dassent do it. Understand?" almost shouted the DO. Iiceman to the prisoner.
 ''Hold on, officer; didn't dare him to break the law again. said must not"
 sThat's all right, your honor HS understands what I said better'n hG would what you said,'' explained thS policeman And the prisoner seemed to think so too.-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
AMATEUR BASEBALL
 GAMES YESTERDAY

Quite a, crowd turned out yester- day at West End Park to witness the practice contest between the West Ends and the North Ends, the former winning handily 8-2. The game was quite interesting till the fifth when the West Ends by series of clouting and by taking advantage of the North Ends misplays piled up a quintet of runs. They added two more in the sixth. The North Ends ran into a skimpy rally in the ninth, but their chances to add to their total were killed when two men were nabbed on the bags through bone head base running. Amos Johnson and Bill Kerr was the battery for the winners, and Bill JaggerS and Honus Meerback, for the losers. Nelson of the West Ends led at the bat with a single, a D'Andrea of the same team got two hits apiece. F'in1ayson and Rasback of the losers played strongly in the field.
 The St. Joseph team opened their field on Barnun1 avenue for the sea son yesterday by taking a practice game from the Yannigans, score 6-3 big crowd to witness the contest. The Joes tried out Scanlon of the Maple woods in the box and he performed well. Eddie Lavery held his shoots Bob ChriSty and Finn did the stunts.
 In an exceptionally good contest for a season opener the Clovers defeated the Stratfords yesterday at Avon Park by the score of 9-7. It was anybody's game till the last man was down. The South Binders tried out Joe Lannon and Tommy BoWden on the firing line with snappy Jack Egan on the re- ceiving end. Goodwin and Mosher performed for the ruralites.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Team Standing (Final.)
LOCAL ATHLETES TO COMPETE TONIGHT IN
 NEW HAVEN MILE RELAY

In connection with the meet of the Connecticut National Guard at the Armory in New Haven this evening, the local Y. M. c. A. will send up two relay teams to compete with the other Y. M. c. A. teams of Connecticut in a mile race. The first team includes Broderick, Galion, Bennett and Kelley, and the second team, Andersonf Kall- stron1, Wilson and McLellen. Broder- fck and Guion have also entered for the half mile race. Physical Director Rhinehardt will accompany the team. Quite a crowd of local rooters will be found at the meet. All will leave this city on the 6:30 train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
No Sense of Humor.

''Fog Eye Smith of northwest Wyo- ming bore an appalling facade His style of beauty was blight. Depend ing upon his horrific exterior, he was in the habit of trying to awe newcom- CTS. On one occasion, affecting some dispIeasure at the manner in which a pallid stranger watered his liquor, MT. Smith announced, frowning, that unless he detected immediate amend ment he would send the neophyte home in market basket. (Which I'll sure tear you up a whole lot," 5aid Fog Eye. Half an hour later MT. F'og
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
ittIa rnn Mueh-

''A wife has a right to expect much of her husband" remarked the phiIo- sophically inclined person musingly.
 ''Yes, I suppose she has," replied the meek appearing man with wilted look ing whiskers. q suppose she has, but when she expects him to live up, stead fly and without swerv1ng, to the motto on her first husbands tombstone I somehow think she is expecting more than she really ought to expect from a common, everyday, earthly man."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
To Rest His Evea.

The people who quit reading just to rest their eyes might take hint by inference from the reply made by an old ilIiterate. A passing man found him apparently deeply interested in paper.
 On looking close it became apparent that his pnper was upside down, and he was asked forthwith why he held 1t thus.
 His reply almost knocked the ques- tioner out. It was:
 .sJust to rest my eyes!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28

London, March 2S.-Whi1e Eng
 land has some rather strenuous poli-
 t1caI questions to solve, parliament IS
 bit more interested in the question
 of who will get a ticket to Lord Rose
 bery's special party to visit the Jeff
 frieS-JohnSon fight in the United
 Stated. Already. half dozen lords
 have been invited and have agreed to
 join in the tour of the United States
 Within the next fortnight the list of the party will be completed For various reasons Lord Rosebery calls his party 8 junket to Canada and the States, but San Francisco and July 1 are the real important point and date of the trip Englishmen like a fight i and Lord Rosebery is a hero among l his fellow lords in suggesting the idea 1 of making the trip. The party win l leave England in May and after visit ing Canada will go to New York and | then in a special train slowly make
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
'sTHE YOUNG PHENoM''

A young ptenom in a bush league grew. Whose batting average was three two-two; When running bases he surely flew.
 Mon dieu! His rep, it certainly grew and grew Till a scout went on his work to view, And said, For 8 big league club you'll do.
 Oh, you!'' He drafted the kid without ado To join the ranks of a. major crew And show the vets what he could do.
 Quite true! Well, the youngsters chest it grew and grew t4 And somehow he thought he really The game of baseball through and through.
 Sad. too! When he bid his native town adieu,- The bands all played and the whistles blew, And the papers gave him a send off,
 Hoo! Roo! The rest of the tale is sad, but true; He only lasted a week or two Many are called-those chosen are few.
 Boo! hoo!
 Ed. A. Goewey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28

MAKE A NOTE NOW to get Ely's Cream Balm if you are troubled with nasal catarrh, hay fever or cold in the head. It is purifying and soothing to the sensitive membranes that line the air passages. It is made to overcome the disease, not to fool the patient by a short deceptive relief. There is no cocaine mercury in it. Do not be talked into taking a substitute for Ely's Cream Balm. All druggists sell it. Price soc. Mailed by Ely Bros, 56 War ren Street. New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Ridina Away With the Bride.

In many of the border counties ot England the quaint old bridal custOm4 of hundreds of years ago are still ia vogue The parents carefully abstain from appearing at the marriage cere mony, clingfng to the idea that thu bridegroom still rides away on a foam ing steed with his bride behind him Rl in the good old days. The brides pre- fer the custom to the modern method of being given away at the altar fin thf orthodox fashion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
WHITE AND BARRETT
 WIN IN NEW JERSEY

At Newark N. J.. yesterday, Jack White and Richard Barrett, the latter who claims to be the amateur roller feated Walter Simmons and Vincent McManus, reputed champs of Jersey in a three mile relay race. a lap and one-Ia1f. Their time was minutes 4 seconds The local boys went so well that the management of the rink has booked them up for a, five mile race for next Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28

Eye was found groping about on the floor under the poker table hunting for his glass eye and muttering to him self. The stranger asked with some evidence of impatience what new line of sentiments MT. Smith was now har- boring. That injured resident, glar- ing malevolently from beneath the fur niture, replied, (Which I sure do hate a man with no sense of humor."- Argona1It
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
In.nirinn Air.

He-So you think married life ought to be one grand, sweet song? She Yes. He-And what air would you prefer for this matrimonial song2 She "A millionaire!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
A ReuarsaI-

q suppose you talked a lot of non- sense to your wife before you were married.,,'
 .sYes," answered Mir. Meekton. "Be- fore we were married she thought my nonsense sensible. Now when I try to talk sense she thinks it's nonsense.''- Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
EAGLEs BALL FRIDAY NIGHT.

Members of Bridgeport Aerie, Fra ternal Order of Eagles. and their friends are anticipating a pleasant evening next Friday, which is the oc- casion of the fifth annual concert and ball of the aerie. The advance sale of tickets is larger than usual and the committee in charge of the arrange 1nents has been notified of the coming of delegations of Eagles from various cities in this State. A concert pro gram of unusual merit will be provid- ed and the first number will be pre- sented promptly at o'clock. Music for the concert and dancing will be provided by Prof Myers full orches- tra Prof. Brown will act as promp@- CT for the square dance numbers. The Eagles ball is one of the most popular social events of the season and as a tracts a gathering that completely fills Eagles hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
A EanniIv Affair.

Casey's wife was at the hospital. where she had undergone a serious op- eration a few days before.
 Mrs. Kelley called to inquire as to Mrs. Casey'S condition.
 ..Is she restin' quietly?' Mrs. Kel- ley asked.
 '.No, but I am.'' said Casey.-Ex- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Queer Men.

tsSome men are so queerIy
 tAnd you are going to tell me of one particularly queer one"
 tsYes. It's MT. Barberton- His wife used to beg him for nickels and dimes. and now he's cheerfully paying her hundred a week for aimony.'-C land Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
EoJ+ Good.

Don't you honestly believe there is more good than evil in the world?"
 "Ah! You've found a. dollar you didn't know you had, haven't youY- Chicago Record-Herald.