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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
McGraW Passed Up
 Buck 0'Brien Once
Mike Finn Recommended Former
 Hartford Star to Giants But Scout Couldn't See Youngster

That Thomas BucE OBrien, the former Hartford pitcher, who made good with the Boston Americans with a rush last fall, might have changed baseball history, is a matter that Man ager McGraw of the New York Ma tionals is revolving about fn his mind now. For "Muggsy'' two years ago sent a scout to look O'Brien over, and practically had the Brockton boy cov- cred, when the scout reported that the young fellow showed nothing.
 Two years ago McGraw. then in search of good pitchers. had men securing every part of the country for some one to help out the tired Math- ewson. In various leagues-South. East and West-keen eyed watchers were keeping sharp lookout for promising material, while almost at his very backdoor O'Brien was giving exhibitions that seemed to warrant a thorough trial by some major league team.
 Mickey Finn, who was then manag- ing the Waterbury club, had at one time promised McGraw that he would keep him posted as to any promising timber in his league, and after watch ing OBIlen work a few times and following his games against other teams he decided that Buck was man that McGraw could we'll afford to use.
 Accordingly he notified the Giants manager that he had man he want ed to have him look over, and noti- fled McGraw that on the following Thursday the Waterbury team was to play at Hartford, and that O'Br' en would probably pitch. McGraw sent word that he would have one of his scouts look him over.
 True to expectations OABrien pitched that day, and despite the fact that he was with a weak team, fighting the leaders, he shut the Waterbury team out and gave them but d couple of hits, flaming a bunch of men and making Films batsmen look foolish. The scout who looked him over brought back word to McGraw that the young feller didn't show nothing ; So Buck was not appropriated by the Giants.
 Baseball statistics fail to state what happened to the New York scout that looked him Over.' Maybe he has been looked over in the appointment of scouts for the Giants team in the future. It's a safe bet that McGraw hasn't overlooked the possitf ity that things might have been vastly differ ent had O'Brien been a member of his team this last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
POINTS OF INTEREST.

The Way We Wash Family Washings.
 The way we wash family washings is not in the least hard on the goods. Our washing process is not as hard on the goods as home methods, be- cause we do no rubbing on wash boards, nor do we run them through the rubber wringer. Our washing is all done by swishing the clothes through pure water and the purest of soft soap, which loosens the dirt and removes it without injuring the most delicate fabric or color We'd like to have you see how we'll we launder family washings, at small cost per piece rate. The Crawford Laundry Co.,, Fairfield avenue and Courtland street. Phone .4320.
 Great Mark Down Sale tomorrow at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street, in all seasonable merchandise. Don't miss this oppor- tunity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
MCANN SIGNS BECKER
 TO PITCH FOR LOCALS
Springfield and Hartford Also Grab Young
 Pitchers to Try Out Next Season

wants to play with the Portland cub in the Northwestern League next ses- son, but finds that the Muskegop cfD6 of the Michigan State League has re- served him. Lynch claims he hgnsd on the promise that he would not be reserved. He was one of the sf- Mary's college boys picked up by Hal Chase. Lynch wasn't fast enough for this league. Portland will have two clubs, one on the Coast League and the other in the Northwestern, ard Lynch thinks he can make good oa the latter club.
 Howard Baker, the former Holyoks star, will probably play the otsffeId for Hartford, next season Manager Connery thinks Baker, who played a number of games in the out1eid fn Ess American Association last season, wIsI take care of an outfeld job in good shape.
 Among the five leading third bzse< men of the American Association lase season, four were former ConDscf1c7< Leaguers. Mike Mccormick, the ol4 Ho1yoke star, was first in the fielding averages; Eddie Lennox, formerly of New Haven, was second, Herman Bronkie, the old Waterbury star, came in third, and Jimmy ORourke Of shss city, was fifth.
 Ira Hall, the debonasr Frsshnan president and former sporting writer. is home for the holidays. When rs~ quests1 for a7 .ntefvpesv he sail Hss time was so short that he wouldn't have itne to play in all the front par lors in which he had previously ap~ peared, but he declared, NT wish to ex- all my friends, both blondes and bru~ nettes."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
Connie Mack Pays Tribute To Bender
Says if He Had Life on Game He Would Pitch Indian
 Wonder

Connie Mack, the greatest general that baseball has ever known, said today that he would not attempt % pick the best twenty players, pase os present, because some of the. stars on tail enders are hidden by the boots and blunders of their mates.
 'T would not attempt to pick tns best twenty players in baseball Fe< marked Manager Mack, when asked to tab down the names Of the men he thought were the greatest "Tt kssps me sort of busy handling the w0-lHs champions. There is many a wonder full ball player on some minor leax1e or tail end team in the fast set wnc doing marvellous work. This sD11ieS to a pitcher or catcher more fh1n it does other members of a ball cI1@<
 Take Walter Johnson, the WazN~ ington star; there is one of the sTs1f~ est pitchers fn the world. and Js< se does not show with the Senators kks he would with a team that was 1D in the race. They do not s1Dccr1 him as well as would the Athletics e the Giants; they don't kft behind nfr1 like these two teams would, ard co., sequent1y many game he Wou11 win with us he loses with another sn1 weaker team behind him"
 "I only get a chance to see tte American League teams play d1rin9 the regular season, except sn of1'
  to pick a good many players oUt o<I a rival league, the National, % tns< is another reason why I would n1<| attempt to pick twenty Of the best players of all time.
 HT feel f1attered at what the wrft~ CTS have said about my team. in pz<E~, ing five of them among the twenty best players. Ty Cobb picks fve-Ed-. die Collins, Jack Coornbs, Ira Thonnes< Frank Baker and Jack Barry Shr>s. of my inf1e1ders, a pitcher ard s, catcher. Had Jack McJnnes noe 1een. hurt I guess he would haTe added "Stuffy to the infeId.
 'T will make one remark IT naf to bet my life on a ball game anfi wanted to pick a man to pfsch the<. game for me I would take C1lsei Bender for that one game E1~< F' am not going to pick any nnorss % you might as well stop smiling Yew nearly had me that tfn1e.~ and fhe great Connie Mack walked away win the celebrated smile playing hssefy about his visage.
 Clarence Dixon Russell fbe ro-tssde pitcher, will be taken fo San Antonio Tex, on the spring training trIp< Lefty" cost Connie s1z,O00 and Nses has, never lost faith in the Cxsoso~n crack. s ss>.s4e eaFss~ ~-<- -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
K2ESGE'S HARLEM STORE
 BOLDLY BURGlARIzED

Dispatches from New York tell of & daring robbery in the five and ten cent store in Harlem of s. s. Kresge, whose local store is at Main and Can non streets. The burglary was com mitted yesterday.
 The meh entered by way of the sky light, drew electricity from a live wire to operate their drill and with nitro- glycerine easily blew off the safe door. A roll of carpet was found which had been used to deaden the noise of the exp osion, and beside the carpets were found kid gloves which the burglars had evidently used to avoid detection from finger prints, which have recent ly led to arrests and indictments Of several alleged burglars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
"THE MAKING OF A THIEF.'' g

Rev. George Sanderson, for twenty five years identified with prison work in New York state, and at present chaplain of the Tombs prison, New York city, gave most interesting ad- dress on ''The Making of Thief" af the Boys department of the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. The stereopti- con was used and many illustrations shown of city life among the East Side poor of New York, the environ ments and associations which go ta develop the full .fledged criminal. MT among criminals of all classes makes him particularly qualified to talk along these lines and his address was very instructive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
Jail Breaker Tires
 of Life In Woods

Torrington, Dec. 26-Michael Kov- alck, the Hungarian who escaped from Litchfield county jail three weeks ago. with but two days to serve of sixty day sentence, surrendered himself to Chief of Police Lewis Hull, yesterday morning, and Assistant Jailor w. Smith took him back to Litchfield where he will be compelled to- serve 120 days. Kovalck was sentenced from the borough court for assault and have been living in the woods since his escape
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
DANDELIONS IN BLOSSOM
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

South Norwalk, Dec. 26.-William Johnson, local resident, is the au- thority for the statement, today, that, while walking, yesterday in East Nor walk, he saw dandelions in . blossom. Old oystermen here declare that yes- terday was the warmest Christmas in many years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
BOXING
1snecial from United Press. )


 New York, Dec. 26-Considsrable sur prise was manifested here today over the cabled news from Sidney, N. $. w., that Sam Mcvey. the negro fight CT, had won on points in his 20 round fight with Sam Langford, the negro fighter. Although McVey was much New York fighting men who believed he would be able to stay.
 New York, Dec. 26-Moreau, the mid dleweight champion of France, who makes his American debut next Mon- day night, against Jack Deming, at the Fairmont A. C., may prove a reve- lation to the American middlewelghts; As a rule, foreign fighters have proved fizzles in this country, but those who have watched the French boy training declare he will be more than able to hold hts own in scientific hitting abil- ity. Moreau declares he wants a chance at Frank Klaus so that he may take the worlds championship back to France.
 in two months, Jack Johnson put on the pillows, at a local gymnasium, today, and opened his training for what he claims will be the best year of his career.
 The big 'acinder'' declared today he would meet all corners provided a $30,- 900 purse is hung up for his end.
 Chicago, Dec. 26-Packey Mcfarland, Willie Richie and their manager left todal for Cleveland, where the stock yards idol meets Phil Brock in a 10 round mill. Friday night. On New Years day, Richie will box Paul Koch er before a Cleveland club.
 New York, Dec. 26-Carl Morris, the Oklahoma giant, and Tom Kennedy, former amateur champion, who are to meet in a. 70 round fight tomorrow nj gl1t at the Empire A. C., ceased ac- i've training today. Fight fans be- iieve the bout will be the best seen aere in years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26
DICK MILLER FIGHTS
 TONIGHT IN NEW LONDON.

Dick Miller of the city goes to New London tonight to fight Danny Shea irf the semi-final of the New London A. C. boxing show. Miller is in good shape and expects to win. The main bout is between Johnny Doyle of Philadelphia and Young Cohen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26

Silver hairpins, with square colored stones to match the suit, alternating with glittering rhinestones, are worn extensively with the new side frill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26

Every evening gown now has a train-ideal affairs that are not bur- densome, for they are quite short.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26

Earrings are no longer a fad, but an established fashion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-26

More velvet slippers than svsv s1- pear this winter.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
Draw Mena al Picture of the Most Luxurious
Motor Car That Your Imagination Can Paint
And The Picture viii Be Mirrored In The

designing nothing the absence OF
which would other no matter
what
That realized evidenced by critical
inspection of the itself
The automatic electric starting device lights the powerful silent
ample wheel flexible yeang
springs the soft comfortable uPholsng the richness OF trimmings and nm
ih all contribute 0
Evening journal., 1911-11-18

Starting

To start the engine, the operator
after taking his seat in the car, simply
presses a button and pushes forward on
the clutch pedal This automatically
engages a gear of the electric motor
with gear teeth in the fly wheel
of the engine, causing the latter
to turn over" thereby producing
the same effect as by the old method
of cranking AS soon as the Engine
takes in a charge of gas from the car
buretor and commences to run on its
own power. the operator releases the
pressure on the clutch pedal, the elec-
trio motor disengages its connection
with the fly wheel and the car is ready
10 be driven. The electric motor then
becomes a dynamo or generator and its
energy is devoted to ignition and to
charging the storage battery. Practi-
cal tests have shown that this device
will crank the motor for twenty minutes.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
HINTS FOR USE
OF BUYERS OF MOTOR CARS
Features Which Purchasers viii Do Well to Con-
slider SET Forth by Well Known
Authority.
BY Coleman b. Harris.

feetly standardized and interchange
able, or he may find that the maker OF
his car has gone out of business and
that he cannot get them at all. Again
he may find that the supposed maker
Of his car was not the maker at all,
but merely assembled the car from
parts bought unfortunately here
and there and everywhere, and that
the maker Of the parts is no longer
making them. With a car produced
by a substantial automobile manu-
facturer the probability of such diff
culties and annoyances is obviated.
He may find at the end Of a year
or two that his car has cost him as
much to keep going as was its origi-
nal cost price, while some other car
continues to run year after year with
only minor adjustments and replace
ments here and there, and is still In
almost as good condition as when
new.
These differences in motor cars are
largely matters of design and manu-
facture. Ability in both lines is at a
premium in the motor car business.
While no one maker has a monopoly
on all the brains in the industry, It
is fact that the demands have been
greater than the supply of men who
/ know how"
The result is that many motor cars
today are in reality but little in adj
vance over the embryonic ideas Of q
dozen years ago.
On the other hand there is the
maker who founded his business and
his product on certain principals
which were successful. and his pres
ent product is simply an evolution
and perfection Of these basic princ-
pals.
Before investing his money, the
purchaser should avail himself of
every opportunity to investigate thor
oughly such cars as he may have
under consideration. He should make
close inquiry among present users OF
such cars, inquiring specifically con-
cerning those features which may
make the car satisfactory or unsatis-
factory according to his individual
preferences and requirements.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
UNDERSLUNG CAR
Is POPULAR

The light snow falls and autumn
rains throughout New England and
tho Central Western States, besides
increasing the call for anti-skid tires
and automobile chains. have appar-
emily stimulated the demand for the
Underslung type Of automobiles. The
Wilmington Automobile Co., OF this
city. dealers in this style Of car re-
port a noticeable increase in sales.
Tho wet and slippery pavements Of
this season of the year have SEEM
ingly caused the grave consideration
among prospective automobile own
ers OF taking precautions against
skidding in the purchase OF the car
itself
The Regal Mot, Car Company, Of
Detroit, one Of the manufacturers OF
the full Undersiung type OF car as
serts that because of the increased
demand for its closed type OF Under
slung, It is now behind in the filling
~ orders. This increased demand
the company attributes TO the change
In weather conditions and the ma
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
KNIGHT MOTOR
CAUSES TALK
F. E. Dayton Lectures on 1t
Owing to the Demand
for Information

The desire to know of the knight
motor is widespread and invitations 20
lecture on this concentric sliding
sleeve valve device Of c. Y. Knights
invention are coming in every mail
and by wire since F. e. Dayton first
talked to members Of the Long Island
Automobile Club. Mr.. Dayton. who
is sales manager of the Columbia di-
vision Of the United States Motor
Company. one of the three American
licensees. mas been familiar with Mr..
Knights motor and his struggle for
recognition from the first
Since Mr.. Knight is now living
abroad, Mr. Dayton is being appealed
to by motor clubs anxious to learn
more of the Knight motor
Mr.. Dayton illustrates his talk with
some interesting lantern slides show
ing the Knight motor and a number OF
adaptations of knights principle.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
IGNITION

The storage battery also supplies the
current for lighting. The car is equip
ped with two especially designed cleo
trio headlights with adjustable focus,
two front side lights, tail light and
speedometer light
The entire electrical plant has been
designed with a view to compactness
and efficiency. 1t is designed with the
idea of simplicity and positiveness. 1t
is designed to obviate TO the greatest
possible degree, the necessity of atten-
ton. ABOVE ALL, 1T DOES WHAT
IT is DESIGNED TO DO.
We have a very interesting book en-
titled WHY BOUGHT A CADILLAC"
which we will mail upon request; this
book also contains some information
which cannot but prove of great value
to anyone who really wants to learn
most of things which he ought to know
about motor cars, before investing his
money.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
AUTO MAIL CARS
STOP IN THIS CITY

Two international automobiles with
special mail car bodies arrived in VIII
mington yesterday afternoon from
Baltimore on the way TO Philadelphia.
j. Frank White, of White Brothers,
agents for the car. met them on their
arrival. The automobiles met the 2.42
mail train from Philadelphia and after
receiving some newspapers for distri-
button in the country, continued Oh
their way TO Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
BEST TRACK EVER
AT SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Nov. 1S.-"I stated last
year, when asked for an expression
as to the Savannah race course that
| considered It the finest in tho world.
! consider It much finer this year than
il was last"
This is the way in which David
Bruce-Brown. winner Of last years In
ternational Grand Prize race, express
ed himself today after his first real
try-out on the Savannah track.
THE widening OF the course in num-
erous places, the elimination OF sew
eral difficult and time-killing turns,
the banking and graduation OF curves.
the general hardening OF the course
and the splendid quality and quantity
Of oil that is used on it make It un-
questionably much faster than II was
last year. and | consider IL without
equal in the world"
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
SIMPLICITY
In MOTOR CARS
StevenS-D -Duryea Demonstrates
Wisdom Of LiGhtneSS
With Strength

"The development of motor cars
from now on is going to be in the
direction of greater mechanical sim
plicity and more economical use of
power" said Charles b. Hayward. for
mer secretary Of the Society of Auto
mobile Engineers. the other evening
The fundamental requirements Of
a good motor-car have been definitely
determined. The only change that
can affect them is some new dis
covery, or revolutionary invention
But there will be progress towards
greater economy and stability, and Il
is along those lines that ingenuity is
working.
The cars that have come through
every endurance and reliability test
I've ever seen in best shape are those
of light, strong construction. In tie
recent Glidden tour, for instance. the
three Stevens-Duryeas Of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce team, with
which | rode. made remarkable
record. Nothing phased them-mud,
sand, swollen river-fords. Mountain
roads didn't delay them a minute,
while cars Of high-rated power had
considerable difficulty in getting
through while their weight was a
great handicap where tires we're con-
cerned. The Stevens-Duryea carried
their regular tire equipment, which
was smaller than that Of any Of the
high-powered cars, many Of which
were especially equipped with large
size tires for the tour, and the
Stevens had less tire trouble. There
was less weight for the motor to move
less strain in springs, jar and wrench
ing, and less racking of the engine
Result. everything worked to perfec-
ton"
Evening journal., 1911-11-18

tural procliwty of buyers to take
precautions against skidding and its
disastrous results.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
SELL ALCO TRUCKS
ON REPEAT ORDERS

interesting results are shown in the
table of Alec motor trucks that has
Just been compiled by the American
Locomotive Company.
Sixty-two per cent. of all the trucks
have been purchased on repeat orders.
INSERTS Harry S. Houpt, manager OF
sales of the Alec.
Seventy-eight per cent. in the SER
vice of department stores are record
ers. A further classification reveals the
following: Oil relners, "A per cent;
express companies, "a per cent; pack
ers. SO er cent; brewers, so per cent.
The American Express Company
leads the list with feet Of 3S trucks
added on eight occasions.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
SELLS ANOTHER
VIRCINIAN CAR

Humphrey Lynch, the well-known
hotel proprietor has purchased 1912
seven n-passenger virginian AUTOMOBILES.
This machine is made by the Richmond
Iron Works Corporation Of Richmond.
Va, and Mr.. Lynch purchased his car
through Howard G. Wagner, the gem
eral sales manager Of the manufac-l
turing company. This car will arrive
in Wilmington next Saturday or Mon
day. II is regarded by many as the
prettiest machine ever put out by this
concern. It is rated at more than so
horsepower and is the latest output
OF the factory being finished last Sat
urday.
This makes two Virginian cars now
owned in Wilmington. Max Matthes
is the general agent for the Virginian
In Delaware.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
CROSS COUNTRY IN MAXWELL

The tide of transcontinental travel
seems to be rising rather than falling.
even though a great part of the west
is having real winter weather. Fred
Radoman and Frank Ruchon, Of
North Hackensack, n. j., recently
took up the trail on a $1,000 wager
with Fred Stellman, of Hackensack
The boys are driving a Maxwell road
ster equipped for roadside camping
every day OF their journey.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
AUTO MEN FAVOR
TRAFFIC REGULATION

It is expected that when the di-
rectors of the Street and Sewer De-
partment meet on Tuesday they will
pass the ordinance covering traffic on
the streets of the city The measure
will be welcomed by the owners Of
automobiles generally.
Il is understood that the directors
are also considering another eliminst-
ing of the search lights used on some
cars.
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
TAXI SERVICE PLEAsEs.

The taxi service, which was in
augurated during the week by Col
Grantley F. Postles, is meeting with
success. The cars used arc the Berg
doll 40" and the local garage owner
and manager has received many
compliments from their patrons
Those who are in a hurry have adopt
ed the slogan. III in rush call 1872
Evening journal., 1911-11-18
HR HAS RARY MAXMELL.

The Auto Sales Company has sold
Baby Maxwell to Mr.. Stapleford.
The agency expects TO close several
sales within the coming weeks.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-25

ever, are called brusuely by their
last names Nine. De Louche, by
the old women she does not un-
derstand, is called Madame"
1t is the last little touch of re-
,spect. 1t sets Madame in a place
apart. If she were, conscious of
it, wrapped in her little world of
past memories, it might add a
touch of comfort to the long,
colorless days.
Madame has been at. the Relief
home three years. When you ask