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The Calumet news., 1911-12-11
SULLIVAN WILL PICK
OLYMPIC TEAM MEN.
New York, Dec. 11.-At a meet

: ing of the executive committee
: OF the American Olympic com
: mittce held recently, James r.
: sullivan OF this city was chosen
: as chairman Of the team selec-
: tion committee, for the games
: to be held in Sweden next year.
: Matthew p. Halpin of
: York York Athletic club. who
: served as manager for the
: American teams in Athens and
: London, was chosen TO fill the
: same position at Stockholm. and
: Michael c. Murphy, trainer for
: The University Of Pennsylvania
: was selected as trainer for the
: American Athletic team Of 1912.
: II was decided to hold tryouts
: in Boston, Chicago and San
: Francisco It "A date to be select
: ed later which will not conflict
: with the intercollegiate cham
: pionship or any dual meets as
: far as possible.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11
DEvoRE CHOSEN CAPTAIN.

West Point, Dec. 11.-At meeting
of the football men here Cadet Leland
Devore, the big left tackle was chosen
to captain the next seasons team De-
Nore is a member of the second class
and is the tallest man in the academy,
standing feet l-2 inches and weighs
201 pounds.
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or boys during the follow

available for boys during the follow
ing hours:
4 p. NJ. to =. NJ. Monday, Tues
'day Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day.
8 a. NJ. TO II, NJ. Saturday.
An attendant will be in charge to
safeguard against accident.
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Liked Them Short.

'Do you think that under any cir
cumstances n minister is justified In
using another clergyman's sermon"
"Well. yes"
Indeed, sir! Please state the cir
cumstances."
"If 1t was a very short Sermon
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11

Governor Harmon OF Ohio is sixty
six years old Representative Under
wood will be fifty next May, Governor
Wilson Is fifty-three, Governor Foss is
fifty three and Speaker Champ Clark
will be sixty-one years old next March.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11
Hiul1 Life.

'Ts 1t meet and proper that you eat
your heart out sc?"
She did not answer.
Dear heartw he whispered intensely
Then she lifted her eye tearfully to
his. Everything to eat is dear. these
days" she faltered brokenly.-Puck.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11
DeaoIlooknd.

Hell am willing TO make conces.
sions. His Wife-Really! He-Yes.
but it seems impossible to make the
supply meet the demand. Boston
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The Calumet news., 1911-12-11

There Is a maxim of unfaillng truth
that nobody ever prizes into another
mans concerns but with design to do
him mischief-South.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11

It is estimated that there are 1,471,'
600 native Christians in India.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11
RABBITS NOT FOR SALE.

eame Warden Oates Settles Much
Mooted Question.
The much mooted question as to
whether jack rabbits that have been
shot in other states may be shipped
,n'o Michigan and sold has been set
ued by Game Warden w. II. oates
The Calumet news., 1911-12-11

The original noise Is what counts.
Most folks are only echoes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
FIVE BADLY
 MIXED SCORERS
 CAUSE PLAY OFF
Basketball Management Adjudi- cates no Contest in Recent Game Between Bridgeport and Derby
New Haven Club With Average of 75O is Officially Awarded Championship Pennant

A nice little mess has arisen in the
 Connecticut Basketball League. all be-
 cause the local management neglected
 to have an official scorer at the con-
 test here recently between Bridgeport
 and Derby. Five different men and
 boys scored the contest, three of the
 number coming through with the same
 result, Bridgeport 30, Derby 29. An other had it Bridgeport 32, Derby 2e, while the Derby manager, who besides
 directing the destinies of his team
 manipulates a neat little score book
 could figure out that when the wnis- tie blew the score stood 30-30.
 With the end of that battle, the lo- calls held that they had won out while
 the Derbyites were equally confident
 that the score was a tie and that the game should go into overtime. There was nothing doing, however, but the Derby management took it's pen in hand and mailed a protest to the league secretary. The kick came to a head yesterday afternoon at league meeting in New Haven, when the league moguls, after listening to the dispute, even though four scorers had
 Bridgeport ahead, and one the contest a tie, ordered the contest played over in this city, Saturday evening, March 1S
 The throwing out of the game puts Derby into second place, and shoves
 the locals down upon the third rung
 Should Bridgeport win the game it will be necessary to play another con- test, or series of contests, to play | off the tie. If Derby wins the game, | Bridgeport will go into a. tie with | Naugatuck for the cellar position. | bringing about another series of games Whatever the result, a series will come.
 The New Haven club was officially awarded the pennant- Out of twenty games played, the Elm City represen- | tatives won 15 and lost B. finishing | with an average of .750, a remarkable | figure considering the calibre of the | teams which made up the circuit. Of | ficers of the league were unanimously
 New Haven, and secretary treasurer George Ahearn of Naugatuck.
 The league season has been a de cided success, all of the games, espe- | cially those in this city, having been we'll attended. New Haven represent | ing the largest city in the league and | with the best club in the outfit could | not seem to draw the home crowds, but were a great road attraction.
 Each game played during the season was hotly contested, none being of the league, and the team managers, have done more towards the general up-lift of the game of basketball in this State than any other organization. So great has been the enthusiasm displayed that yesterday the directors voted to form permanent organization. The present standing of the clubs:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of a license No. 61 to sell SpiritUCus and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider from Frank Timko at 1896 Seaview Ave. to Louis Deutch, 1896 Seaview Ave, Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of business is not located within 200 fee or Public School-house or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Ceme- tery.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 LOUIS DEUTsCH.
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above name q Louis Deutsch for such license and we do severally certify each for him. self that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 G. w. Kane, Bridgeport; Jacob Weiss, Bridgeport; Louis Korff, Bridgeport; Adolph Greenstein, Bridgeport, Leopold Weiss, Bridge port
 I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 VIM. THOMAS, S13b #p11 Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
CITY LEAGUE OF
 BASEBALL CLUBS
 TAKES IN EAGLES

At a recent meeting of the City Baseball League the Eagles baseball team from the local aerie of Eagles was admitted to membership in the league, making the organization five club circuit. Eli ,her one club or three more clubs will be added within the next few weeks, applications having been received from the Newfields, Black Rocks, Independents and Clo- vers, making either an eight or six club circuit. The Eagles applica tion was acted upon, as their club repre- sented a well balanced organization, one which would greatly support and add strength to the league.
 It will cost a trifle to enjoy a fran chise in this league. The first ad- mission made when application is ac- cepted costs s25, while by July 1 each club will have to post an additional quarter of hundred.
 The trouble over the North End franchise was cleared up. Clarence Taylor who was last seasons man. ager, held that the franchise belonged to him, while the North End A. c. claimed that they owned the fran chise, Taylor having represented them as manager. The league directors de- cided that the North End A. C.. were the undisputed owners. Manager Tay- Tor has consolidated with Manager Jack Halpin of the Independents, and will assist in the running of that club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS for Fairfield County: I hereby apply for Druggist License to sell Spirituous and Intoxi- eating Liquors. Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider, at 634 Park street. Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 10th day of March, A. D., 1911.
 GEORGE KENNER,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named George Kenner for such license, and we do severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 10th day of March, A. D., 1911.
 Chas. Peck, Chas. LaField, E.. W. Hawkins, B. B. Meeker, Henry Clam pett.
 hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 10th day of March, A. D., 1911.
 WILLIAM THOMAS, *p11 Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
ST. J0SEPHS TO HAVE
 FIRST CLASS DIAMOND
Cinder Path For Track Field to
 Encircle Outfield

The St. Joseph's Oval will be, with out a doubt one of the best fields in this city,. the coming year. About March 18th a force of men will be put to work getting the field in shape. It is the intention of Manager Wet stine to remove the knoll from cen ter field and the refuse taken there After the, field has been graded, a cinder path will be laid around the foul lines. This cinder-track will be used by the sSt. Josephs track team, which is composed of John Hart, Charlie Harding, John Mohyde, Wm. Halpin and Geo. Moshier.
 A n4oderEr club house will be erect will be fitted up with hot and cold shower baths, and lockers for the players clothes.
 Manager Wetstine will call a meet ing of the candidates for the team, some night this week. He already has some very good material to pick from last years team in Eddie Lav- cry, Geo. Moshier, Christy McGuire, Benny Coles, Doc" Scanlon, Wiggy Halpfn, and Dutch Richards.
 The veteran coach Doe" Toomey will be in charge of the young play CTS. Doe will certainly be of in- valuable assistance to Manager Fred. The team will report for first prac- tice March 29th.
 The boys have had several letters from Joe Strickfus, the Bridgeport boy, who is coaching Washington col lege in Tennessee. Joe says that the
 Johnny DOwney will report to ter sey City on March 18th. He already has handed in his contract to the Skeeters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
BOW LING.
FACTORY LEAGUE.

The American and British duck pin team, have at last gained the leader ship in the Factory Bowling league schedule, after one of the most stub born fights for the first place honors, seen in bowling circles in a long time. The Coulter & Mckenzie quintet, who have led the league the biggest part of the season are but one point be- hind the leaders in the second posi- ton.
 The Locomobile boys by capturing two strings from the No. 1 BatcheIler team, have clinched their title to third place for the present at least
 The high team total for the week was carried off by the American and British pin shooters, whose total pin fall was 1858.
 The best three string individual honors for the week were captured by Benny Coles of the gunmakers who had a total of 305.
 The high single honors for the week went to Fred Hutchinson of tn Bullard team, who put up a high single of 124.
 Benny Coles, leader of the Ameri- can & British boys still tops the league in the averages with an aver
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
 Its Manufacture, But Not Its Use Stopped by 8 Prohibitory Law

Geneva, March 13-Switzerland's ab- sinthe prohibition law is proving a fizzle. Liquor dealers declare more of the drink is being consumed in the country now than before it's manufac- ture and sale was prohibited. Its sale is attended with some risk, it is true, but the demand is so enormous that it simply has to be met. Prohibition apparently simply called the Swiss peoples attention to the fact that they liked absinthe.
 There are various ways of getting it but the commonest one is for the would-be purchaser to tell the waiter in his favorite cafe: "I want to tele- phone,'' A minute afterward he goes into the booth and the absinthe is waiting for him on the telephone board. There isn't much concealment about it.
 But if the new law hasn't done any good so far as the consumption of ab- sinthe is concerned it has put a stop to it's manufacture in Switzerland. It put a big national industry in the Canton of Meuchate entirely out of business because, in the face of the law. the drink is easier to import than it is to manufacture secretly. The gov ernment is considering the allowance of between $300, 900 and $60O,00O to the ruined manufacturers. The manufac- turers are trying to get about four times as much.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS
Organizing Into Unions Under Amer
 ican Federation of Labor

Washington, March 15-The present progress of organization undertaken by the American Federation of La bor for the unionization of the entire railway postal service will necessitate the issuance of over fifty charters to the different chapters. The Postoffice Department, especially the Postmaster General, does not look upon this move ment. of the railway clerks with fa- vor.
 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, however, declares that he will take every postofflce clerk in the service under the protection or the Labor Federation and that 1t makes no difference what attitude the Department will take Secretary Nor rison of the American Federation of Labor, says that more than twenty five charttrs have already been issued and that as. many more will soon be granted.
 The Federation makes no secret Of the fact that it intends to give aid in every manner possible to the clerks. If necessary, and according to the opinion of the labor officials it may he they will call a strike. Such strike tying up the mails, would be one of the most disastrous known in this country, it is said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of a license No. 281 to sell Spiritucus and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cidar from Richard Lombard at HAS Main street to Mill ton w. Jennings at HAS Main street, Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of business is not located with in 200 feet in direct line of a Church Edif1ce or Public School house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Cemetery. Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 MILTON w. JENNINGS,
 Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named Milton w. Jennings, for such license and we de severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this srd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 Owen Light, Bridgeport; M. E. Gray, Bridgeport; John Cullan, Bridgeport; Patrick McCuskey, Bridgeport; F. c. Mullins, Bridgeport. I hereby certify that the above
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
.RAMBlERS AND BOYS
 CLUB TO PLAY FOR CITY CHAMPIONSHIP

The managers of the Boys club and Ramblers met yesterday and ar ~aigned a series of three games 10 decide the championship of the city
 The three games will be played at the Armory as preliminary to the Bridgeport State league games. Both teams are willing to play at the Ar mory. so that part is settled First game next Saturday
 As has been stated before the Club team won the championship of the Park City league and the Ramblers the City league championship The Ramblers have been greatly strength enei hy the return to the game of Capt Goodwin, who has been laid up with malaria, while the Club will be bolstered up by the return to form of Franz It is almost an assumed fact that Doe Hull of New Haven will officiate-
 The players eligible to take part in xhis series are as follows: Boys Club,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of a license No. 61 to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider from Frank Timko at B Elm street, to Fra nk Timko, 1896 Seaview avenue, Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place Of business is not lecated within 200 feat in a direct line of a Church Edifice or. Public School-house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office Public Library or Cemetery
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day N FRANK TIMKo,
 Applicant We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as deHned by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named Frank Timko for such license, and we do seyerally certify each for him self that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town os Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this srd day of March, A; D., 1911: Weiss, Bridgeport; Louis Korff Bridgeport; Adolph Greenstein, Bridgeport; Leopold Weiss, Bridge port.
 hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this srd day of March, A. D., 1911
 WILLIAM THOMAS, S 13 b D l I Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
.KUSTUS' APPEAL
 QUASHED AGAIN
National Commission Upholds
 Mechanics in Little Squabble
 With Joe Kustus in Matter of Salary-Other Baseball Bunk

Not satisfied with the decision of the national board of arbitration, as announced some time ago in which his claim against the local club was not allowed, Joe Kustus. who per formed part of last season with the the National Commission. In a de- cision just announced the commission denies the players appeal for rever- sal of the findings of the national board disallowing the claim for sal- ary. The commission finds that Kus- tus' insubordination caused his trou- ble with the Bridgeport club. Kus- tus last season was given a leave of absence by Manager McCann. He went to his home in Detroit, whore tiring to the outfield. Playing for awhile, he again asked for leave of absence and when it was refused with the command that if he left Bridgeport he would be suspended, Kustus took French leave and quit. He tried to collect his salary from the time he last left the club till the end of the season. Manager McCann placed his name on the suspended list, where it is today, the only Me chanic in- such a predicament.
 Everything is now ready for the great race for the championship and the S1OO in the Connecticut League Of Baseball Clubs, excepting a few hun dred changes in the personnel of the teams, making contracts for score cards and Chief Kennedy's final ap- peal to his umps, the date for which is April 20.
 HR. Durant has released to George M. Cameron a pitcher he picked up in the New Hampshire woods. The young pitchers name is Gilman. Manager Cameron is working hard to get an unusually strong staff of pitch CTS as he knows that if a ball is knocked past the infield, there is no telling when it will be returned to the diamond.
 Manager Connery is to give Richard Morley of Brockton a trial in the in field. He was recommended byDarby O'Brien.
 Providence must be right after' that Eastern league pennant. The latest announcement from the man agement of the Clam Diggers is that Fred Reiger, a Connecticut league castoff. has been signed up for the coming season. Reiger is the old New London twirler. Last year he started with New London in the Con- necticut association. Holyoke was shy of twirlers late in the season and took him on. Although he was re- contract was sent to him this year, leaving him a free agent. Reiger was able to go in and pitch about one good game week last season. His arm is far from being the whip of other years and it will be a mystery if he succeeds in sticking up in the Eastern circuit.
 Jack F'lournoy, the old Hartford fly chaser, who was with Louisville in the American association last season, but was handicapped by a bad knee, says that he is now in the best of condition and would like to land a job for this season. He has received an offer from the Houston club of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
SPORTS OF ADAY|

Capt. Warner, Franz, Beardsworth. Della Valle, Weidinghoff, Houlihan, and Mgr. Tole. Ramblers, Capt. Goodwin, Flood, Blamey, Beardsley. Ashe.
 The Ramblers wish to state that if they win this series they will chal- lenge the Blue Ribbons.
 The :. big game on Saturday night will be between Norwalk and Bridge port. On the Norwalks are: Guaneri, Cahill, Indian Smith, Miller of the Gloversville team and Jones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT

-- Estate of Catherine Jane Dunn, late of the town of Bridgeport, in saio District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dus- trict of Bridgeport, hath limited anu allowed six months from the date hereof for Credftcvs of sai1 E~tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attesteu, w1tnil said time, will bA debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- fate payment to
 ELLEN VERONICA DUNN, S1Ss*p Executrix
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
GORMAN-SNELL.

Rev. A. c. Thompson at his home 1s1 South avenue, united in marriage, Friday. Miss Lillian Shell of Brook dyn. N. Y., and MT. Joseph L. German of this city. The bride was New York school teacher. The groom is with the Locomobile Go. The cou- ple will reside in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
MAP FOR AERONAUTS

Paris, March 13-The first Aero naut,s Map" of France will be issued shortly. 100000 in number. Commander p Pollachi of the army, in conjunc- tion with the army aeroplanists de- signed the map which is in colors and extremely clear, showing hills, trees, leyens meadows, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
To the Board of County Commission

TO the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 l hereby apply for. a transfer of q license No. 284 to sell Spirituous anc. Intoxicatin Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer Rhine Wine, and Cider from James F. Keating at IFS Wood Ave. to James, F. Heating at 1897 Pembroke St, Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of business is not located within 200 fee in a direct line of a Church Edifice or Public School-house, or the prem ises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Cemetery Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 JAMES F. HEATING,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named James F. Heating for such license and we do severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town or Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 c. Callahan, Bridgeport; Charles w. Sharpe, Bridgeport; Chr Haug. Bridgeport; John O'Connell, Bridge port; H. Beutelspacher, Bridgeport I hereby certify that the aboy. named are electors and taxpayers, .es defined by law, of the. Town If Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of March, A. D., 1911.
 WILLIAM THOMAS. s IS *p11 Town Clerk.