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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

Morristown, N. Y.AWhen his motor coat caught fire from a spark out of his pipe, Louis Thebaud forgot he was at the wheel. He let go, the car struck a tree-three in the hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

New York-Discussion of the ques- tion whether an angel is male or fe- male will be revived with the placing of beautiful sexless statue in the Metropolitan Art Museum. It is by MatteoS Civita1e. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

New York-Using the spinebone of a dead man to patch up the diseased bone in woman's leg, physicians at the hospital for joint diseases and de- formities added new chapter to medical science.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

Norwaik, July f4.-TueSday'S wrecn
 at Bridgeport was the most disastrous
 railroad accident in the history ni
 the New Haven road with one eXcep- ton the drawbridge disaster at South Norwalk, May 5, 1858 when A livea were lost and 2o persons injured.
 Among the victims was pr. Samuel
 Beach, a prominent physician oi
 Bridgeport
 The train which figured in the Nor walk disas aster was a Boston train, dl- so. It left New York at o'clock that memorable Friday morning. Just
 east of the South Norwalk station, where the railroad crossed the river on a drawbridge, the draw. was open to permit a vessel to pass. In those days a red ball elevated on a pole warned the engineer that the bridge was closed.
 The engineer, making up for lost time. just as in Tuesdays catastrophe. did not notice the absence of the red
 ball until it was too late. The train
 plunged into the open draw and the engine, tender. baggage car, smoking car and two passenger coaches were piled into a mountain of debris in the river. The tide was high and most of those who lost their lives were droWn- ed like rats in a trap.
 The disaster caused the legislature to act It passed a law requiring all trains to pause one minute before crossing over drawbridge. This law was subsequently, repealed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14
RAILROAD OFFICIAL DENIES.

Special from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 14.-Thet story from Bridgeport, yesterday, that the road refused to transport the dead body of George R. Saunders until an- other ticket had been purchased, de- spite the fact that when killed the man was riding on a through ticket, was denied here- A railroad official, ', asked regarding the matter, replied:
 'T don't believe anything of the kind. Of course, the road charges just as much to carry corpse as 1t does a live person but 1 guess you'll find that the company didn't requlre another ticket to take Saunders body from Bridgeport to New London. Why, the company even carried ln- jured persons right through to Bos- ton the day of the wreck without charging them any fare. All they did was to say they had been in the wreck and were carried through without any questions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

THOMAS NOON, bcttler of fine beers and liquors. Free delivery at Fair field Beach Mondays and Fridays. Moerlin's Extra sBeer $1 per case. Telephone 109-14. D 22 tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

New York-Strong, happy and ex- pecting to live many years longer. Joseph Fry, Ill years old, is visiting relatives here and seeing the sights of the city. He lived in Virginia 75 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

New York-E. l.. Doheny, Jr., ac- companied by five school chums of Los Angeles, arrived here. yesterday, in his fathers private car. The boys are taking & 10000 mile geography les- son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
WILL JOHNSON GO
 TO DETROIT TIGERS?

Chattanooga April 14.-(Special9- Is Dock Johnston to become the first baseman of the Detroit Tigers be- fore many moons are passed? Verify It would seem so, In view of the fact that Hughey Is making such urgent efforts to obtain the physician. Wasn't there really an understanding between Jennings and Frank when the latter obtained Kirk, who can play either first or second? An understanding which was in fact that Johnston was to come to Detroit as soon as Lindsay could return to short and thus allow Kirk to shift to first to fill the va oancy which Docks departure would occasion? Verify. this would appear SO.
 And Jennings undoubtedly needs Johnston good and plenty, for Detroit will not be stronger at first this sea son than the Tigers were last year with Tom Jones playing the bag.
 This year they will have "DeP Gain CT and probably Chick" Lathers all though the case of Chick may hang fire for another week or so.
 In Gainer Detroit is playing in fu- lures, while In the veteran Tom Jones the Tigers had a certainty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
BILL SMITH PLEASED WITH
 THE PROSPECTS OF LOOKOUTS

Chattanooga, April 14-(Special)-Bill Smith is as reserved and reteent as ever. Notwithstanding the fact that his aggre- gation is almost universally picked as contender with Cholly Franks Pelieans for championship honors, Bill will make no prediction as to how they will finish Bill just smiles and says, Wait and see" !"
 T am not going to make any prediction as to how the Bookouts will finish" said Billy this morning. Tn my opinion that is a poor thing for manager to do Naturally, every manager thinks his team will win the pennant."
 When asked what he thught of his team Billy grew enthusiastic and had no aver sion to discussing it's virtues, although he would not state how it would finish.
 My pitching staff" said Billy. 1T con sider the peer of any ever collected in a minor league. Covalesk, Benton. Car michael, More and Demaree are the great est quintet ever collected in tn history of the Southern lague.
 "At first I consider Lister as good as any in the minor leagues; and the same can be said of Huswtt at second. Sen tell at third is as good a shortstop as there Is In the circuit. Paul has proved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
SEVERAL BAD SPILLS
 AT NORFOLK TRACK

Norfolk, Va, April 14.-Several bad spills added to the interest in today's races at the Jamestown track. The largest crowd of the meeting was pres ent. Hoffman, with Olsen up, won the Old Point Comfort purse with Guy Fisher a close second.
 In the first race for 3-year- olds. won by Black Branch with Eddie Dugan up, Jockeys Bel and Adams were hurt so badly that they had to be sent to a hospital. There were 12 horses in this race and Adams, who was on Whin, and Bell on Kerran, were crowded against the rail in the back stretch. Adams leg was broken and his arm lacerated by coming in contact with the fence. Bell was not badly hurt. Jockey Connolly. riding Forester, was thrown in the mix-up and slightly in- iured.
 Eddie Dugan was blamed for the trouble and was suspended from rid ing during the remainder of the meet ing. Dugan is said to have blocked Bell and caused his horse to throw Whin. Whin was so badly injured that he was shot on the field. Whin was owned by Albert Smons of Memphis and was considered a fair sprinter.
 First race, Swear olds and up, 5h furlongs-Back Branch, 104 (Dugan), 2 to 1, even, 3 to 5, won; Bertmont, 94 (Byrne), 6 to l, ? to 1. even, second, John Marrs. 104 (Bergen), 4 to 1, to 1, even, third. Time, 1908. Whin, For ester Western Belle, Craftsman, Bess Fitzhugh, Infection, Hammon Pass, Kerran and Warden ran.
 Second race selling, Swear -olds and up, 5M furlongs-Cardiff, 94 tDunn), to 1, 2 to l, even, won; LAppelle, S9 (Edwards), 10 to 1, to l, even. second; Sixty, 99 (Callahan), to l, to ?, out, third. Time, 1908. Hudas Sister, Tom Show, Glitter Waiter, Dali con, Paul Davis, Troublemaker, IT, win P. Diggs and May Weed ran.
 Third race, Old Point Comfort purse, Swear ods and up, furlongs-Hoff- man, 110 (Olsen). to 1, to 1, even, won; Guy Fisher, 115 (McCahey), to 5, out, second; Michael Angelo, 110 (Taplin), to l, to 1, even, third. Time, 1:13. Live Wire, Compton, Oak hurst and Antenor ran
 Fourth race, selling, Swear -olds and up, furlongs-Sea Cliff, 106 (Calla- ham, to l, to 5, out, won; Danfield. 101 (Byrne), to l, to 5, to 5, sec ond; Rye Straw, 101 tMcCahey), to |, to 5, out, third. Time. 1:13 45. King Avondale and Herpes ran.
 Fifth race, Swear olds and up, fur longs-Colonel Ashmeade, 112 (Byrne), to l, ' to 5, 3 to 5 won; Servicence, 107 (Warrington), 5 to l, 8 to 5. to 10, second; Laughing Eyes, 1o2 (Bergen), 15 to l, to l, ? to l, third. Time, 1:27. Kaufman Mollie S., Aunt Kate, Blue Tie, Macias, Light House ran.
 Sixth race, selling, Swear olds mile and 70 yards-Third Rail, 10S (Dunn), 13 to 10, 1 to 3, out, won; My Gal, 102 (Byrne), 3 to l, ? to 5, out, second; Idleweiss, 99 (McCahey), 8 to 1, to 1, to B. third. Time, 1:4S S-5 Golden Butterfly ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Bradstreet's S Report

New York, April 14.-Bradstreets tomorrow will say:
 Requirements incident to Easter week have caused some expansion in retail trade but the turnover has heen below expectations. Jobbing trade lacks snap because merchants everywhere are Inclined to buy for present needs only. In some special lines reduced prices have attracted trade, but it is evident that declining prices similarly to high prices year ago, together with other elements, tariff discussions and pros pective trust decisions, which make for uncertainty, tend to encourage buyers to wait for still lower quotations. Traveling men are not doing much in the way of booking reorders, but in particular instances distant business is creeping up. In fact sentiment as re- gards the future is favorable, but mer- chants in general appear to be recon ciled to the view that the near future protends little improvement in trade or industry. Textiles in general continue dull and though spurts of buying have been witnessed on some days, the gen eral movement in that respect is ragged one.
 Collections are backward and in sec ticns of the northwest, where crop fail- sures occurred last year. credits are being closely scrutiniZed. In fact requests for extensions are numerous.
 Among the industries trade in iron and steel lines has diminished, specifications on finished materials, save wire and tin plate, have fallen off and conditions in general are somewhat akin to those wit messed in the initial month of the year. Though trade Is disappointing, mill oper ations have not abated much, but if the present small lot of buying continues, a curtailment of outputs will ensue.
 Business failures in the United States 2 for the week ending April IS were 2S3, against 236 last week POT in the like week of 1910, 201 in 1909, a61 in 1908 and 167s in 1e07.
 Business failures in Canada for the week number 2S, which compares with 23 last week and 27 in the corresponding week of 1910.
 Wheat, including four exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending April IS aggregate 1,6sS,5@2 bushels, against 2.143043 last week and 1,S36266 this week last year For the fl weeks ending April 13 exports are 96,- s24.234 bushels, against 11s,sS29 929 in the corresponding period last year.
 Corn exports for the week are 1.1791) bushels, agaipst 1,sl6O45 last week and 200 in 1910s For the fl weeks ending April 13 corn exports are 4i,213,131 bushels, against 24312 ,626 last week. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
PELICANS WIN FINAL
 PRACTICE GAME

New Orleans, April 1.-The final re- hearsal of the locals pending the open ing of the Southern League Saturday with Mobile was a game with the Schwartz Stars. local semi professional team, and a victory for New Orleans, F to 3. The four men lately purchased from major league clubs were used, Catchers Angemeier and Nagle, Second Baseman Kirke and Rightf1elder Calla- han The batting of the local team was phenomenal. Klawitter and Breitenstein pitched three innings each and no hits were allowed by the latter. Frazer was scored on three times in the seventh and his leg was seriously spiked when ne covered the plate to take throw. Barr. an outfielder, pitched the last two in nings. and was effective. R.H E. Schwartz Stars . 600 900 3O0-3 3 New Orleans ..........0O1 362 00"-12 16 1
 Batteries: Klawitter, Breitensten. Fra ger, Barr and Angemeier and Nagle; Rankin Johnson and McCann. Umpire. Rickert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
MEEK APPEALS TO THE COMMISSION

Chattanooga, April 14.-(Special.)- Eerre Meek has appealed to the na- tional commission in his case against the local club. Herre first sought the restitution which he claimed was due him from the national board of arbi- tration, but this body decided against him. and then he took his final re- course in the matter. The national commission recently reversed the de- cision of the national board of arb- tration in a similar case and Herre believes that they will take the same action in his. That the national com. mission has taken the matter under
 serious consideration is attested by the fact that Secretary Heydler has writ : ten to a well known sporting author fly in this city asking him to take depositions from several persons in re- gard to the condition of the. grounds upon the day in question and also in regard to their opinion as to whether the action of Meek was reprehensible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Many Entries for Futurity

Nashville, April 1.-The Tennessee futurity, a purse of $4ooo offered by the Tennessee Futurity association, closes tomorrow. A large number of entries have already been received and others are coming in by every mail. The states represented by these entries include Kentucky, New York, Mich igan. Indiana, Illinois, Texas. Florida, Georgia, Mississippi Alabama, Ar kansas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Vir- ginia and North Carolina.
 Among the prominent owners repre- sented are John F. Madden, Lexing- ton: l.. " Hardness, New York; w. E. D. Stokes, New York; M. ". Savage, Minneapolis; ". H. Moore, St. Claire, Mich E. F. Geers, Memphis, R. c. Estill, Lexington; United States Senator ]. w Bailey, Gainesville, Tex; Con eressman Henry Clayton, Eufaula. Ala. :, the Hartman estate, Goshen, N. Y., and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
POLO GROUNDS ARE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

New York, April 1.-The New York Nationals will not play their scheduled game with Philadelphia here today. The Polo grounds, their magnificent home at the foot of historic Coogan's bluff, In the Upper part of the city-the biggest base ball arena in the country--was swept by fire during the early morning hours and at sun-up everything inside the fence was a backened ruin except the left field bleachers and the club house.
 Manager McGraw today thought the loss might reach s25o.oo0. Low water pressure enabled the fire to do more dam- age than would ordinarily have been possible.
 Atlantic City, N. J., April 14-Frank Farrell, president of the New York Amer ican league baseball club. has offered the New York National league baseball club the use of his grounds.
 The definite announcement was made this afternoon that the Nationals would play their home games at American league park pending the complete repair of the Polo grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15

this by past performances At third also. whether I eventually chose Mureh or Perry l consider the Lookouts as well fortified as any team in the league.
 Our outfeld, too, appears to me as good as that of any of the Lookouts' rivals Collins, Cannell and zacher equal any trio in the Southern. There may be a change in this department, but if one is made it will strengthen.
 "fhe assertion Is made around the cir cuit, said Bill, that the Lookouts are weak in hitting and are poorly balanced club but I do not think so. Collins, who will lead off will hit .250; Sentell will never fall below .275: Cannell third Up, is 300 man, while Hulswtt in the clean up position will swat at at least .275, be- sides being one of the most opportune hitters the game has ever produced. Lis- ter. who will hit next, is good for .27o: while Murch, the next up, is good for the same mark. Zacher is good for .25o, while Higgins or LaFitte should hit .240. The average of these first eight men at the figures mentioned is .267: so allowing for slump in at least two of the men, which will generally occur on an average con- tlnuously, the team is left with a bingling mark that in my opinion Is far from weak. Of the pitchers themselves, More and Car michael are both excellent hitters and have always been used in the pinch as substitute batsmen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
GEORGIA AGAIN
 WINS FROM AUBURN

Auburn, April 14-(Special)-A ques- tionable decision at the home plate in the fifth inning of the game between Georgia and Auburn today gave Georgia the only score and the game. Bowden for Geor- gia hit for two bags and on an out ad- vanced to third. Thompson hit the ball. which rolled in front of the plate. Allen, Auburn's catcher, threw to first, getting Thompson. Mccoy shot the ball back to Allen to catch Bowden. who was sliding home. Woodruff called him safe.
 Auburn had three opportunities to score during the game, but her men were unable to hit Thompson when hits were wanted The Georgia man pitched a superb game allowing only two hits. He hit two men and walked three, but he struck out nine. Newell for Auburn struck out six and walked one.
 The game was as good as the entire. Au- burn-Georgia series has been. Fielding was hawless. Auburn and Georgia men umpired the game. The score R.H E. Auburn .................. GOO 000 Oo-0 Georgia ................. 900 010 0O0-1 2
 Batteries: Georgia, Thompson and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Live Stock Market

Chicago, April 14--Cattle-R Receipts, 1000; slew; beeves, B. .20d6.75: Texas steers, s4. .50d5. 70; western steers, $4.85d5. .S5; stockers, s4. 1905 80; cows and heifers. s2. .70d5 .S5.
 Hogs-Receipts, 1s0Oo; firm; light s6.20@ G. 55; mixed $6 1906. 50; heavy, s5. 8Oq6. B i; rough. s5. .SOd6; good to choice heavy, s60 6. .35; pigs, s6.15@6 50 bulk of sales, $6.150 6.35
 Sheep-Receipts, 5000; strong to shade higher native, s364.3o; western, s3.15@470; yearlings, $4. 40d5.4 40; lambs, native, $4. 10 @e 10; western, s4.75d6.15.
 Kansas City April 4.-Cattle-Receipts, GOO, including 150 southerns; steady; dressed beef and export steers, s5.90d6.59; fair to good, s5 40d5.90; western steers, sac 10; stockers, s4. 6od5. 80; southern steers, s4. 4.75d6: southern cows, sS SOd5; native cows, $3. 3.o5d5.5o; native heifers, s4. .75I6 1o; calves, s4. 5066. 15.
 Hogs-Reeeipts 5000; steady to weak; bulk of sales, s6.10@6.3o; heavy, s6d6. .15, packers and butchers, s6.1o@6.25 lights, s6. 20d6 321a.
 sheep-Receipts, 2oOO steady; lambs. s4. .7515 80; yearlings. $4 5Odf5. 25; wethers, si6p4.75; ewes, s 50d4.25 stockers, $3G 3.75
 St. Louis. April 14-Cattle-Receipts, including 100 Texans; steady; native ship ring and export steers, s6G6.50; dressed beef and butcher steers, $5. 40Ca6.25; stock CTS, s4 50d5 10; cows and heifers, A10@ 6.65; calves, $517 .75; Texas and Indian steers, s4 50d5. .25; cows and heifers, 8. .50dF
 Hogs-Receipts. 5100; 10c higher; pigs and lights, 8. 750l6 .55f packers, $6. 25d6. 30; butchers and best heavy $6. 30G6 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
GIANTS ABANDON
 THE POLO GROUNDS

New York, April 1.-The New York National league club may never play ball again at the Polo grounds. City officials will insist on strictly fire proof structures to replace the grand stand and part of the bleachers de- stroyed by the fire early today, and this raises a serious doubt as to whether the promoters care to invest thousands of dollars in steel and con- crete on leased site.
 One thing is definite however, the club will use until further notice tn 0 American league park on Washington Heights beginning a series with Brook lyn there tomorrow. President Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club offered his grounds but conflicting dates make the acceptance out of the question.
 John T. Whalen, a director of the club, said this afternoon.
 Considering the fact that the grounds are leased and that other con ditions may arise, do not believe it will be decided to rebuild the burned portions with concrete and steel.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
JOCKEY RULED OFF
 FOR LIFE BY JUDGE

Pensacola, Fla, April 4.-Jockey Ralph was ruled off the turf for life this after noon by Judge Brown on account of the jockeys riding of Gus Hartridge in the second race at Kupfrian park. The reason given for the ruling was that Ralph ap- parently had kept the horse under a stout pull all the way, enabling Charlie O'Brien to win by small margin.
 The meeting here will close next Tues day. Summary:
 First race 500, 3-year-ods and up, six furlongs, selling-Severa, 11O (McCloskey), 31a to l, 4 to D. out won Black Domino, no (Pauly). 5 to l, ? to 1, to 5, second; Complete, 110 (Ralph), 31a to 1, even, 1 to 3. third. Time, 20. Dry Dollar, Dolly Blair Stafford and Dwight Slade also ran.
 Second race, purse s100. 2-year-olds. three furlongs-Charle O'Brien, 118 (Ormes), to 5, out, won Gus Hartridge, 1oS (Ralph), ? to 1, to }, out, second; Jim Ray, 106 e. Jackson), 10 to l, 21a to l, even. third. Time. :39 3-5 Battson, FL dora and Gully Burnett also ran.
 Third race, $125, selling, 4-year-olds and up, four and one-half furongs-Yankee Pooh, 11S (Jensen), 10 ,. out, won; Dona- tion. 119 (C. White), to l. 3 to ?, to 5, second; Automatic. 121 GA. Martini, 3 iO l, to Q, Oll, liliiu. liiici .oo o-o. i<aeis Martinez, Miss Cesacon, Lady Hapsburg and Gull Holland also ran.
 Fourth race, $l00, 3-year-olds and up, mile, selling -Sanetim, 101 (Prior). to 1. 1 to 5, to ,, won; Dander, 119 Gensen), 6 to 1, to 1, even, second: First Prem ium, 119 lIialD, to 1, to 5. to D. third. Time, 1:47 3-5. Cry Baby, San Busan ell and Merry Belle also ran.
 Fifth race, s00, 3-year-olds and up, six ,.IA xa1I I;t,, cd (Ormes), to 1. ? to l, even, won; Pleas ing, i12 (F. Jaekson). to l. to 1, even, second: Lady Maxim, a9 (Wrispen, 6 to l. to 3, to 3. third. Time, :19 Is. Prin- cess Thorpe, Orlin, Ormonde. Belle of the Bay, Allownaise and Cheegy also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
NO MORE CONTESTS ON
 EXHIBITION GAMES

Cincinnati, April 14.-Notice was served on all national agreement clubs by the National Baseball commission that hereafter the commission will not consider contentious over exhibition games between clubs of opposite major leagues or between major and minor league clubs unless the arrangements for such games shall have been made by the respective presidents of the in- terested clubs or their certified agents. In case the agent of a club acts for 1t, it's president must file with the com- mission a certificate of his authority to represent ii.
 Player A. C. Coakley, who has been on the ineligible list, has been rein stated and all major league clubs have been notified that they will be per- mitted to arrange exhibition games with clubs under his control.