davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE
 MEETS TOMORROW
City Clerk Boucher is Slated for Vice
 Prssideat-Matters Coming up.

At the meeting of the Industrial Baseball league tomorrow evening at the Y M. c. A., City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher will be elected vice-p president, the new office created since the close of last season. It is probable that Jeremiah Holmes, superintendent of the State Trade School in this city. He will remain as treasurer. In that event he will be assisted by William Fitzsinnons, who has held the office Of assistant for three seasons Tom again appointed to the office of super visor of umpires.
 President E. T. Buckingham will an- nounee his appointments to the com mittees on finance and schedule.
 The matter in regard to the enroll ing of the league under the Spa1ding supervision will come up for final dis cussion. Under this supervision all matters of discussion in relation to disputed games will come up for set tlement-
 All the club managers state that their teams have met, elected manag- CTS and captains, and now are under way for spring practice. They are only waiting for the word to start From all reports the teams will be stronger than ever.
 The schedule committee will be in uIe than last season which called for a season of 21 games. There was some discomfort on the part of a number of the players as they stated that that number of games brought the season to too late a close Last seasons s schedule also. included holiday games which will be eliminated this season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

been maIigning him to Edith!-eve1 if it was "onIy in fun" His con, templated attempt at reconciliation was annihilated in that instant
 Later, when he was thinking over alone, the intention returned with redoubled force. He must cIeai every possible chance of blemtsl from his name. His reputation mus be unspotted in the mind of every one. In his more optimistic rnoodi he was almost prepared to forgiv, Perry and love him as of old. But in the intervening periods of deprest sion, he found great bitterness stiI ranking in his heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
NOTICE.

: Bids will be received until 12 o'clock noon. March 10th 1910 for furnishing g the following crushed trap rock in quantities and at points of delivery as shall be designated in this city by the undersigned during the season of 1910:
 5000 tons of inch and ene-half trap rock.
 2oo0 tons of one inch trap rock. 1,0O0 tons of three-quarter inch trap rock
 5000 tons of screenings trap rock. The Director of Public Works re- serves the right to reject any and all bids and also to increase or diminish the above quantities Sample of stone to be submitted previous to day of bidding.
 M A KENNY,
 Director of Public Works,
 Room 16, City Hall, a~ Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
FAMOUS ROLLER
 SKATERS TO RACE

The big five mile pro. race at the Park City Rink tomorrow night will bring together the fastest bunch of skaters this city has ever seen Me Cormack and Mcdonald of New York champion: Ward Hayes, 10 mile Champion of Connecticut; Bert Me- Mahon, of the champion relay team or Burke and McMahon, of the Park City Rink and one or two out of town entries who are expected will make a combination that will keep things humming from the gun to the finish Mccormack, Hayes and Mo Mahon are well known here. Me Donald is one of the fast men of New York and his records can be found in the World almanac and other sporting records. Kirkbride is in the same class with Mcdonald, and hls records can also be found in the sporting editions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
BOSTON MORE TOLERANT.

MT. O'RourRe continually addressed ', t~ wife as mother.
 10th have lived in Boston and told how much they liked the old town.
 f'They are growing more tolerant at the Hub" said MT. O'Rourke.
 f'In 1872 Manager Harry Wright was anxious to get me to play in that city, but said the people would not stand for the <O' on my name, so I played for years under the name of Rourke.' g
 remembered the incident and we discussed the changed conditions on the sod once travelled over by the Puritans and Pilgrims.
 q don't think they fully appreciated royal blood in Boston 20 years ago." sniling1y remarked the good lady of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
NO BLUFF SALE.

MT. O'Rourke was anxious to have il known that he had sold out.
 There is no bluff sa1e," said Jim f'The transaction is closed and have leased the park to the new club fo1 a term of four years. By the way, the ball park is a small section of the O'Rourke farm of 30 years ago, and is now very valuable property.''
 MT. O'Rourke referred to John H. Farrell, secretary of the National as- sociation, as the brightest man in base ball. sI don't see,'' he exclaimed, ''how the National league ever passed up that remarkable executive, They cer- marked ability for if they had they would have paid his price and secured the ideal man for the position.''
 Speaking of umpires Jim said the only trouble that he could remember while in the big league was little fun with Tim Hurst and a slight run in with MT. Temple.
 Several years ago in Pittsburg MT. Temple, the donor of the Temple cup, consented to umpire one of our games as a favor to the club, and during some very poor strikes and so inform ed the gentleman, but he turned me down, with |tThat will do you, sir,' ,'' when retorted You should be wear pie after that until this winter during the baseball meeting in New York. when we laughed over the little incl dent-''
 One of the biggest disappointments that the veteran ever had in baseball was the loss of player Pat Dougherty. Pougherty was 1s, tba member Ias + of the the American league. expanded. O'Rourke had practically sold the release of this played for several thousand dollars, providing he could deliver the man up for the Boston Americans and O'Rourke was out the purchase money. O'Rourke lost several players to the different outlaw leagues of Pennsy1- fo1~ I7n never received a cent. He stood his ground manfu11y and always voted to keep the contract Jumpers out of or- ganized ball, although the return of the players meant big sum of money.
 While in Bridgeport we called to see Jerry Denny, the famous old third baseman of the Providence club, who is now connected with a fine new ho- tel but the old classic was out. Talk ing two comfortable seats where we could see the passing throng, we talk laughed at many interesting incidents of the trip to Europe in "A as well as the early days at Middletown and Boston.
 .'They may think I am out of the game for ;good.' said the veteran, ftbut I will be there next season with the init just for exercise as it keeps one young and I feel just as good to- day as I ever did, and I don't know but that I feel a little better
 "A GREAT SCRAP
 Jim O'Rourke never looked for trou- bIe on the ball field, but was never a player to show the white feather. Here is an account of the most seri- ous trouble that ever the veteran had on a ball field. It took place on the Bridgeport grounds Aug. 12: 1897:
 "A great scrap occurred this after. nono in the baseball game between the home team and the Meriden team of the state league.
 flames H. O'RoIrke was standing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
o'RoURKE's BASEBALL RECORD

l872-First professional engagement with the Mans field club of Middletown Conn., member of the National association, playing shortstop and change catcher. 1873-Joined the Boston club, playing third base for short time and finishing the at first base The next year he went to the oued and remained out gardener while connected with the major leagues.
 1879-With Providence
 188O-Back with Boston
 1881-Signed with Buffalo to play and manage the club
 1895-With the New York Giants
 1890-New York Players league.
 1891-Back with New York Giants.
 1892-Reeased by New York to Washington. 1893-Reeased by Washington
 1894-National league umpire until June g, when he resigned.
 1895-Organized the Connecticut league
 1909-Retred from active participation in the games, but remained manager and coach of his Bridgeport club. 191o-Sold his Bridgeport franchise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
DEATHS AND FUNERAIS

Annie Ryan died at the home of her Incle, Peter Mcdonald at Easton yes erday afternoon. Miss Ryan was a ahtive of Brooklyn and was taken with severe cold. she came to Easton linking that the country air would R beneficial to her but tuberculosis Aveloped. The body was brought to
 undertaking par1ors Of M. J. Gan
 n from where the funeral will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

' H. Murnane, Whose Recommendation Jim Got His First Professional Engagement Back in 1872, Inter views the Veteran Ball Player at His Law Office and His Home-No Bluff About the Sale of the Bridgeport Franchise 'Rourke Will Be Remembered Ever As a Grand Thrower and Batsman-A Milk Drinker- The Old Boys and the New Boys of the Leagues He Saved Nick Young's Head at Close Game in Bos ton By Crying "I Was Out.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
JAMES H. 0'ROURKE QUITS
 BASEBALL AFTER 38 YEARS

zcendant of King Herman o'Rour1e of Ireland, grand old warrior, treacher- ously slain by Hugh De Lacy. That sounds pretty good, mother, chimed in the attorney. That Tiernan end of my ancestors must have been relative of Mike Herman of the Old Giants, by the way, one of the best players of the game ever produced"
 Turning the subject, MT O'Rourke remarked: "A man must keep out Of politics, if he wants to make a sue cess of running a baseball club It's a game for all creeds and nationaI- ties, as well as for all political par ties''
 affairs of Boston. We copy the Bos- ton school system down this way. We have followed the workings of your new law for the election of a mayor we don't like the idea of paying large sums of money to get 5000 signatures to nomination papers, and then find the candidates receiving only a few hundred votes.
 There is such a thing as a. state interfering too much with the gov ernment of city. believe in a home government for big and little cerned.''
 It is remarkable how little Jim O'Rourke is known by the general base ball public Of the present day. When had sold his Bridgeport franchise and was out of baseball after 38 years in the business, the editors looking for good stories, sent writers out on his trail, most of whom. were abso- lutely ignorant of what this great ball played stood for in the sport or of his wonderful ability to play the game. Not 8 dozen men of nowadays could the many years of his best work in the major leagues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
A NATURAL HITTER.

O'Rourke was natural hitter, talk ing a long swing and putting lots gers and home runs were an easy mat ter for him. He could play a good game anywhere outside the box and was one of the finest line throwers. he could go to the bases either feet or head first. He was a grand good catch CT, a. fine ground-covering outhelder and played both first and third base in his time. It was as a thrower and batsman, however, that Jim O'ROurke will be remembered in the time to come. Always in condition to play ball he was a valuable asset.
 As manager he was a signal Suc- cess with Buffalo.
 He was one of the first to take up the cause of the players against the league magnates, which resulted in the greatest war ever known in baseball.
 After leaving Boston he became a high salaried man and pulled down fancy money until Pat Powers releas- ed him from the New York Giants. Speaking of the release MT. Powers said last week: CT was delegated by President Day to hand MT. ORourke up the paper and, throwing. it on the ground, remarked that is what think of you.' This brought on a, heated ar gument and Jim and I remained in the clubhouse during the entire game out warm compliments. The next day it was all over and I have always considered MT. O'Rourke one of my best friends ever since"
 Jim O'Rourke's estimation of the mother of his seven children was a compliment straight from the heart. As we were leaving his home for one more trip to the town he remarked: 'tI know very little about housekeep- ing. Mrs. O'Rourke is a splendid ex- ecutive. She has brought up her chill dren in a most ideal manner, looked after my property, collecting rents and keeping up repairs without the least friction, and she is loved by the neigh bors and every one who comes in con- f a of with her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

The Batchel1er team is out with a challenge to bowl the Holmes te Ed wards team any night this week, ex- cepting Saturday, on the Arcade al Ieys. If acceptable answer through the Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
POLO.
NATIONAL LEAGUE

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

The BengaIs find it hard to get duck pin games, most of the teams fighting shy of them. Maybe it is their record, and maybe it is not Nevertheless, the other independent teams seem to keep away from them They want a game and are willing to play any evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

Farmer Want Ads. Cent . VVOFl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

The Geo. c. Batche1ler & Co. duck pin bowling team will meet the Bird sey-Somers team of the Industrial league this evening on the Arcade alleys. The South End boys expect to take all three strings without any trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

(In the Boston Globe1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
 GAMES THIS EVENING.
 Industrial League. 5sxM R,,r,.i++ sfS<1 -r1- .T.,,,s,.-r-. r,-.-

Asw. Burritt Go. vs. Jennings Bros Co.
 Big Four League. Pipe Club vs. Brooksides.
 State Duck Pin League. Meriden at Middletown
 Independent Games. c. c. Batcheller & Co. vs Bird sey-Somers Go.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
RUBBER STREETS.

A new process for paving streets
with vulcanizcd rubber has just been
invented by q Brazilian and prom
ises 10 rvyolutionize the rubber trade
in that country. Vulcanin, as the
compound is called, is a mixture Of
crushed stone or coarse sand with a
Ulcanizing medium, the compost
ton Of the latter being 4 secret Of
the manufacturer.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
ATLAS CAMP.
SUNSHINE.

E. l. Ramsey, Of Foster, was
in our camp Monday.
]. A. Brown and ]. B. Watson
were looking after business mat.
ters in our camp Friday.
Miss Hannah Willis returned
to her work in Kansas City Sun.
day.
George Watson and Jim With
row were shopping in Rich Hill
Saturday.
We we're sorry to hear Of the
death OF Mr.. J. A. Browns
mother. He has the sympathy
Of the whole community.
o. G King, the Long Bros.
grocery drummer, was In our
camp Wednesday.
W. NJ. Sheppard was shopping
in Rich Hill Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Watson
accompanied j. A Brown I o
Kansas City Monday night
where they will meat the q
mains OF Mrs. Brown, who will
be hurled in Topeka, Kansas,
Tuesday.
Edgar Waller and Mr.. Prose,
Of Route /, we're in our camp,
Friday.
r. D. MUdd was in our camp,
Wednesday.
Edd. Gooden, OF Franklin,
Kansas, spent Saturday and
Sunday with his family, return
ing Monday.
A. Wheeler, one OF our neigh.
boring farmers. was shopping in
Rich Hill Monday.
Grandpa and Grandpa Rons,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
MEAL WAS A TREAT 10 THEM
Walter 20 The osarks New Realizes
That There May ne Two
Points Of View.

Breakfast in some Of the back
woods hotels in the more remote
parts Of the Ozarks is a repast for
strong m%en-strong men with cast
iron stomachs. Yet ono morning n
visitor found evidence that there
may be worse breakfasts than these.
The n io was planning TO attack
that day consisted Of salt pork, pota-
toes with too much grease, soggy
biscuits, liquid butter and a dark,
rather bitter fluid which was served
in coffee cups. lie saw no vulnerable
point at which to begin the attack.
just hen he heard a voice from
the other end Of the table, saying
heartily
snow, that's what l call a first
class breakfast 2"
Not bad at all" a second voice
responded. AN one things sure.
it's a heap better n punk an slum
an artillery puddin'."
Then the visitor realized that the
excellence Of a meal is a matter Of
the point Of view. To these two
soldiers, home on a furlough after a
camping out campaign, Ozark
food was really a trcat.--Exchange.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
IrIst,s's Sale.

81 hercas, Alexander 2. Pattcrsor
single and unm aTTird. by biz d'rd ~
trust dated NoVsmbeT 10 10 Z and
recorded in Book 2o5. page 5S0. a.
the Recorders Otie- at Rates ouhty
Missouri, did convey to John e. Hail
Trustee. OF Kansas ttty, Mo-. In
trust, the following dosgribrd resl-
estate situAted IA Bates County. Me
to-Wit:- All OF lou seventeen III.
eighteen u.s.. nineteen except hvs t6l
acres IN tho 3, W corner aud twrpt,
(Gl Of the northeast quarter; ln'
~ Of the northwest quarter aud IN,
east half Of lot six (si ui the North
west quarter Of arctiuu o. IN Tow n
ship thirty. nine 80 north. rang,
thirty-twO tS2D wet. ~ the hnb
principal meridian. conthinlHR ~
aervs more pr lesn, as shown b! ~.
United rtaLiS Government SurVr!
said conveyance was made. 10y IN
said Alexander 2, Patterson. Il -.
cure the payment ui ~ ~errtaln pro
ml-sOTy note with Ihe interc.i u,rf'
On. pAyabls annually. which saio
note IL duly described Ia said d,rJ "t
trust; the said Alexander y. Paii.r-
sou made default ia the paymont n
the interest due thereon annually a.
provided in said prumissory not
aud deed Of trust. although sUid l",
lerrst Ii long past due and uapn,a
Now, therefore ~ the reqursi o..
the legal holder and owner 1T sale
pFomissoTy note. aud the poe,i
veated In me by said deed al True
and in accordanee win the Icrm-
said deed trust, notior IL hereby .,f
on that l the undersigned trus'r
successor TO John c. Hall, Who be
absent from the state and mol con.
pehtent 10 act as trustee, VIII on
ThuFrdAy Feb 2lth 1910,
between the hours Of nine o'elor ~
the forenoon aud ave O'Clock IA
the afternoon al the west door Of
the Court House Ia the city nf But
Ter, hates County. Missouri, proceed
20 sell the sAid'Above descrbed real
estate at public vsnduetor eash 60
the highest bidder for the purpV.' Of
satisfying said note and interest Que
thereon. secured ~ aforesaid, AID
the costs and expenses " cxScutinS
said business.
NJ. A.. KMnEOUaH,
TTustre,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
FINE coAsTINs IN MADEIRA
"Stunt" That Is Very Popular with
Travellers In That Beautiful
Little island.

One Of the chief stunts for
travellers is to journey two miles up
the mountain on a ratchet railway
and to coast down in sleds, piloted
by natives who steer the wicker We
hicles from behind. These con-
ductors run along with guiding
ropes and stop at every wineshop
painting piteously, and making elo-
quent gestures TO Indicate that they
are perishing with heat and thirst,
and that the price Of a glass Of wine
is the price Of lasting gratitude. The
way crooks in and out between over
hanging vineyard walls Of stone and
plaster, along the sides Of gorges
overlooking leagues Of land and sea.
and through the native quarter Of
the town. Once down, the con-
ductors carry the slcdges up the two
mile hill on their heads-and some
sledges are large enough to seat
three persons.
The average speed Of the descent
is 20 miles an hour, but in places
where the grade is steep, one feels
his sledge shoot downward like a
falling stone, and knows from the
stopping Of the pattering feet be-
hind that the conductor has stepped
onto the rear runners and that it is
genuine coasting.-Trayel Maga-
zine.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24

who have been sick with pneu
monia, are reported better a
present.
Noel rrserer is reported to be
in bed suffering with rheuma-
tism.
Too much snow-we will DE
glad 10 see spring.
Myrtle withrow is home on a
visit, from Kaneas.
Mrs. Rons left SStui day for
Franklin, Kansas ON a short visit
Coz. SANDusKY DooLlrrLE
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
WHERE WAS he Arr

81 would c]riticise your verse in
one respect, particularly" said the
intellectual looking person.
"And what is thatf' asked the
bard.
"Your poetry lacks sentiment"
"Ihat's funny replied the rhym-
er, "the last fellow / talked to told
my sentiment lacked poetry"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
W


Mr.. Guss Hostine of the south
part, who is al the home Of S. T.
Shelenberger has pneumonia
fever.
Miss Grace Morsland spent
Saturday and Sunday at home.
John and Henry Summers are
expected this week on a short
visit o their brother Hardin
Summers and other relatives and
friends.
Sam Adams expects to move
TO Rich Hill this spring and work
for Emit Mclaughlin this year.
We understand he is will live in
the north part OF town, we sup
pose h thought W e ,Fairvi0w
people would not bother him
when we come to town but we
will surprise him.
Fred Brown, Of Sheridan Wyo
arrived Monday on q visit to his
parents Mr.. a d Mrs. Nathan
Brown.
Misses Eula and Dora Reed
" b attending school at
Mound CITY, Ksus., spent q few
days At home this week.
W e understand Elmer Petty
has the measles it must be a
mistake as Elmer is a boy that
stays close to home. de probably
got them over the Sprague wire.
Now girls as Lewis Shederack
has a new buggy, you will all
have a smile for him.
Will Eastland has a new buggy
horse but he will not risk taking
a girl with him until the horse
is broke.
Little Eugenia Summers is on
the sick list this week,
A social was given at the home
Of Will Reed Monday night owing
TO the weather some that we're
invited did not get to attend.
Those present report a & 90 d
time.
FairView young people a
making good use of their skates
since the cold spell.
Will Rider a n d sons hauled
corn to Dan Crabb Wednesday
and Thursday.
Geo. Moreland has an attack
lagrippe.
J. d. Steward was o n our
streets one day last week.
Hardin Summers W e o.
Butler Tuesday returning We'd
nesday.
A few OF Miss Jessie William
sons friends spent a pleasant
day with her Tuesday.
This cold snowy weather looks
good 70 q fellow with q bran new
sleigh.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-02-24
KEITH NOTES.

MIR. Nathan Lynch and family
moved 10 The suburbs Of Ricl
Hill last week.
The infant daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Bud Kizer died last
week the little one was about two
weeks old.
The weather man is sending
some very disagreeable weather
the past ten days, some o I our
neighbor women lost their house
plants.
Rev. A.. G, Keast OF Rich Hill
preached at Reavley S unday
afternoon. The Reavley people
will be glad If Mr.. Keast is re-
turned to Rich Hill by the con-
ference, AZ he has been faithful
in preaching 10 r them once =
month.
Uriah Ayere Jr. returned last
week from the University OF Mia
souri where he attended a short
term. A certain young lady is
all smiles.
Elmer Petty is reported quite
siek with pneumonia at this writ
ing, we are sorry TO learn.
N. Harkins will have a sale to-
morrow Wednesday he a d
family will o to Vernon Co.
We never heard of so many sales
in one winter, a big sale some
where every week.
Miss Bess Aims, th Keith
school teacher, was storm bound
several days last week, couldn't
get 10 her home in Rich Hill.
When we f r s { saw in b
TRBUNE about James Rand q
candidate, we wondered what
political office James was going
to run for. A little more rad
ing and.Ye saw something sbous
football, so that explained il.
Tomorrow is Gabe Washington
and George Hedden's I've meant
Gabe Hedden and George Wash
ington) birthday. We hope Gabe
has = big dinner and may live to
enjoy many mere.
Sunday a a gloomy, cold
day yet we went to Bible School
and preaching services in the
morning, Rev. Elliot Of William
Jewell College preached a good
sermon. We ate dinner at Prof.
Robinson's. heard a political dis
cussion, went to Bible School
teachers meeting at 8 o'clock, we
spent a profitable and pleasant
day after all.
SUESHfNE