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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-29
Bonnet and Brain.

When I see your face crowned with
marvellous height
OF feathers and flowers l think at the
sight,
What were your head worth on that Won
derful bonnet
II you'd only got in half as much as
you've on it!
New York Sun.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-29
Lost His PASSENGERS,

The man sat on the water cart,
Whence all but he had fled.
He was the driver. and he sought
To find his steeds a bed.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-29

Mary Jane asked me to wed
Just four years ago,
Waited till l shook my head
AS l answered no.
Mary Jane has married three
Since four years ago.
Now again they say she's free
And with lots Of dough.
I am wiser far today
Than four years ago.
II she asks / will say
Well. l guess you know.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-29
SAVINGS Of Famous Men.

l wonder how I'd look with a pom.
padour?-JOhn Quincy Adams.
That reminds me Of-er-any ladies'
present ?-RabelaiS.
Will somebody move that I have
leave to print ?-Gutenberg.
Yes, l have friends in both places
Dante.
See what I've saved by not carrying
any life insurance! -Methuselah
Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
GENERAL BARRY NAMED
 TO COMMAND EASTERN
 DIVISION OF THE ARMY

Washington, Aug. 19-Major General Thomas H. Barry, U s. A., superin- tendent of the Military academy at West Point, has been assigned to command the eastern division, with headquarters in New York, succeeding the late Major General Frederick D. Grant. General Barry was, born in New York on Oct 13, 1855, and was graduated from the United States Mill itary academy in 1877 and on June 14 Of that year was assigned as second lieutenant in the Seventh cavalry, with which he served until Aug. 31, 1880, when he was transferred to the First infantry. In January, 1897, he reached the grade of captain in that regiment and then received the ap- po1ntment of major and assistant ad- Jutant general. His next promotion was to lieutenant colonel and assistant adJutant general of volunteers in June 1898. In 1900 and 1901, as brigadier general of volunteers, he served with the Chinese relief expedition and in the Philippines. In August, 1903. he was made brigadier general Tn 1907 he was selected by the president for the command of the army of Cuban qualification. He was promoted to be major general on April 29. 1908. On Aug. 31. 1910, Major General Barry re-
 leVed Colonel Hugh. l.. Scott as su- perintendent of the United States Mil ltary academy at West Point.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19

ball. He was catching the great Hen ry Boyle in those days, and Boyle had binding. speed. Meyers had broken all of his fingers, also both thumbs, in
 handling Boyle with the fngerless gloves, so that he readily tried the new one, and after much perseverance he proved that it had merit After that all the catchers adopted a finger glove for the left hand. The glove was improved upon when the manufactur- CT put solid leather tips on the ends of the fingers to protect the nails
 Buck Ewing, Silver Flint and Char ley Bennett; three of the greatest backstops the game ever produced. were among the first to adopt the mitt, which was comparatively light af fair, but made it impossible to injure the fingers of the left hand. As the manufacturers gradually increased the size and weight of the catcher's mitt the mania for gloves became general. The. in and out delders adopted them. some using the mitt until the baseball rule makers were forced to legislate against the practice.
 When the rule stipulating the size of the glove to be worn was passed the catcher was allowed to wear the same heavy Initt, while "a lighter one was assigned to tue first basernan. But Iall Che other Aeldefs wers compalIed. to use a finger glove weighing not more than half dozen ounces. Before the in and out felders began to wear gloves, however, many stars made re- markab.e records. Adrian O. Anson played first base for the Chicagos for many years barehanded. The old man was mark for such swift throw ing infelders as Ed Williamson and Fred Pfefer, who tried in vain to make him vince Many times Anson went home from the ball field with swollen fingers and very painful bone bruises, but never used mitt or a glove until near the end of his d1a- .mond career: x. !4-s.4. 4ss@--.lz. E. With the popularity Of the glove came an improved style of mask. The wires were made smaller and stronger. with the padding frmer. Later on the mask had a visor of leather to keep the sun out of the catcher's eyes, to-. gether with steel protection for the neck and throat The chest protector came into use in the eighties. but at first 1t was not inflated 1t was affiat 'Rffair with bamboo frame over which was a. buckskin covering. This did not prevent scatchers from being par italy knocked out by sharp foul tips in the bread basket. so the pneumatic chest protector was hailed with de- light and is now indispensable.
 Roger Bresnahan was the first major league catcher to wear shin guards such as cricketers use He was ridi- culed at first, but when a special make was put on the market Roger was vim dicated. The guards now worn by many backstops have a joint at the knees so that they do not impede icatchers in their. hurry after foul files. The guards are adjusted quickly and prevent many serious injnries.-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19

vention which is to be held wednes- day, are as follows: Mrs. c. Whaley, Mrs. B. Clark, Miss J. Reh, Miss B. Muldoon Mrs. M. Cotter, Mrs M J. Fulton, Mrs. A. Mu1loy, Miss E. Kelly, Mrs. F. Tourney. Mrs. M. Bliss, Miss K Hafner, Mrs E.. Fant, Messrs James Small, B. Morris, T. B. McMa- hon, Michael Clancy, James P Mo- Laughlin, William P. Prendergast, Alex Heaphy. J. F. Mccarthy. Thomas Coleman, T. J. Murphy, Joseph P Reilly. M Lyman, P. Cuddy, Thomas Buggie, M. Owens, J. J. Mccarthy and J. H. McMurray.
 reception committee are: Thomas M Cullinan, chairman: John T. King, Fred C. Mullins, James P. McLaugh- lin, John Cullinan, Sr James Small B. L., Sullivan, M D., James T. Rourke. Michael J. Flanagan, and w. J. HcElroy, Mrs. E. Kelly, Mrs. M. A. ,Mulloy.<Mrs. M. Smith. Miss R. SulH- van, Mrs. IT. w.. Wl1aley, Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs Lennon and Miss Hart
 The convention will open Wednes- day morning in the Park Theatre building, following solemn high mass at the Sacred Heart church at o'clock, at which State Chaplain Rev. B. A. Fiannery of Hazardvil1e will be county chaplain and pastor of the church, will preach. The A.. O. H. convention will be called to order at il o'clock by State President Philip Sullivan, and the Ladies Auxiliary by State President Ellen Mulloy of New Haven. The adresses, appointment of committees, etc. will come at. the there will, be a big banquet at the ratffeld
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
THE IRISH DRIVER
By a. Contributor,

(By a Contributor Ahi Brothers dear, will you all be here For Tuesdays celebration? To one and all we're sending out A whole souIed invitation. The sight you'll see on Tuesday, You never will, forget, And there's one part of the pageant The like was never seen yet. And listen to me my brothers. For I want you to closely. note, In the grand parade of Tuesday The Ladies' Auxiliary's float. The lassies themselves will be hand
 some,
 As our Irish col1eens are, With the beauty and grace of Erin In eyes the pale yon star. But look you again. my Brothers, High up on the drivers seat, There'H Fsit a gift from Ireland, Twill make your true hearts beat. little Irish driver, From far across the sea, A member of the gentry, Just loaned by Mother Machree. I'll tell you how he came over From our home across the sea, There's a true Hibernian living near Whose guest he is to be. Unto this fellow member The ladies went in quest, Of a splendid truck and four-horse
 team,
 And they wanted none but the best. Forth from the famous stables, Of the South End long. the pride, Was trotted out the four-in-hand, The ladies were satisfied. vAnd now Sir, for driver'- The owner shook his head This country doesn't hold the man, Can drive this four," he said. A moment or two of thinking, And Say, but I've notion We'd get the lad we need so bad If we sent across the ocean" The summons went speeding, And across the bounding main, Game a genuine Irish gentleman Who's able to handle the rein. So be sure and give him hand,
 Brother And give him two. at that. As he drives the ladies gaily by, In cotteen and high silk hat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19

Twenty-Five years ago children's playgrounds were almost unknown. Since the formation in 1906 of the Playground Association of America about four hundred cities and towns have acquired supervised playgrounds. dium for doing Nphilanthropic work they are especially useful. Parents hearts are immediately won if special attention is shown in teaching. Leah to dance or Jacob to jump, and ban anas and soda-water are lavishad up- on the instructor. Extreme poverty is sometimes brought to light through pIaygrouncs, and occasionally a young Jesse James is discovered, who quite often proves to be just mentally defec- tive.
 But what is being done for the child's parents and elder brothers and sisters? Some rich people lead such lives of luxury that their condition is almost as lamentable as the very poor, not always the energy, to better them selves. The poor persons strongest instinct is to play, but having no fa- cilities for wholesome recreation, most of his leisure time and money are ex7 pended at the saloon The rniddl e-class men and women are confined to lives of constant economy-in money, time and pleasure, and not having the in dependence of the very rich or the very poor, their lives are greatly con- stricted They ride sedately home at night, and on holidays indulge in the doubtful recreation of theaters and amusement parks
 and misery and drunkenness, condi- tions which are due largely to lack of proper recreation by means of which to counteract the monotony Of the days work.
 In Germany and Russia gymnastics is an important part of the training in the standing army, in which every man in the country is compelled to serve period of two years. In. Swe- den the government requires that a certain part of the day be devoted to gymnastics in the public schools. In England out-of-door sports and exer- cises are the common rule; while in our own country public gymnasiums and recreation centers are almost un- heard of except in very large cities.
 You say it would be absurd for grown people to play like children. Then hear where it is actually done:
 Tn Eigland every year at Stratford- on-Avon there is pageant given in honor of Shakespeare: hundreds of the townspeople take part-men, women and children who dance and give scenes from the life of Shakespeare and his great plays. Tn our own country we have the festival of the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and dur ing the past summer a pageant was given in the town of Thetford, Yer mont, in which men and women of the community as well as children participated This plan of recreation for grown people was tried by the De- partment of Docks and Ferries in New York in the early eighties; but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19

rough element proved too much foI inadequate supervision and the at- tempt was not repeated. At Ruther-- ford, N. J., the past yeartplayErounds were used constantly in the evenina by grown people who lacked courage to attend during the day. As a con- sequence of this interest it was d@cid- ed to open the grounds to older per- sons two nights week. A few weeks ago the writer attended a mothers club meeting under the, aus pices of the Children's Aid Society, in New York, and instead of seeing ths mothers sit down and talk over their daily cares, she saw them dance folk dances and play basket ball. Did they look absurd and uudignihed? Not in t the least. They danced gracefully and learned quickly, but the important thing about 1t was that they were enjoying it and forgetting their cares.
 Some people say, Grown people don't need recreation-they stay af home" But where do the peopIs come from who parade the streets at night2 They are merely looking for amusement, recreation-but what they find is not elevating to themselves or of especial credit to an American City. As result, police stations and aims houses are flled.s If the rousils who hang around" street corners could work off their energy in play or Tegit~ innate sport, they would not be SO ready to assault and robs if they were physically well, they would not be so willing to drink.
 There are gymnasiums for them to attend, you say. There are approxi- mately 3,476.476 adult inhabitants In New York; there are about 150 public gymnasiums and recreation centers, in- cluding settlements, Y. M C. As etc. This would make it necessary for about 23,00O people to atetnd one sym nasium But even if there were enough to accommodate this number, they would not be filed; one of the essen tials of play is the open air.
 Of course, on grown peoples play grounds" the sand-box and sliding chute would be superluous,-but these could be substituted by gymnastic ,sp- parats, baseball, basket ball and ten his courts There are several games for adults which have become almost obsolete in this country; archery is q sport much used in past years, requir- ing skill and practice; bowling on the green is another game almost forgot ten; moving pictures are given on some grounds; pageants, dranatics and folk dancing could be made especially in- teresting.
 It would be a comparatively simple matter to open the day pIaygrounds at night for grown people. and though there would no doubt be difficulties to overcome, the results would be gratify- ing in the end; for fresh air and phys ical exercise performed in a spirit og state of mind. This course would be but following out the natural develop ment of the child's playground move ment. Well supervised recreation grounds for grown people should be- come a part of every city system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
BLISS REVIEWS.

7 Gen. Bliss makes the following ob- serva.ti6ns of the maneuvers in an of ficiaI review given out yesterday: s ."The military situation upon which the Connecticut maneuvers were based is one that might easily arise in case of hostilities between the United States and some foreign power. The Red and Blue divisions were distrib- .uted on Aug. 10th over a. wider front than would be justified in actual war fare,,' Et 3s
 He@ reviews the general scheme of advance which foreign general would take in order to clear the way for a large Red army to interrupt the Croton water supply. for New York city. The conditions which would ex- ist when the Red forces reached New town were approximately in the dispo- sition of the forces on Saturday morn ing. This land had been selected for the regiment of the troops owing to little, likelihood of damaging crops, and where there was plenty of water. The section also permitted of rapid entrainings of the soldiers.
 Of, the battle itself the commanding general says sPractically5 all the troops ps-9aads deployed and most Of them changed positions number of times. The handling of the troops was excel-- lent and the organized military showed wonderful Improvement in form over that displayed in their minor conbats during the instructioflal period. :"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19

CTS was exceptionally beautiful For merly a florist, the deceased had al-
 ways been especially fond of the beau ties of the floral sections of the parks.
 and as a touching tribute workmer
 in the various parks had fashioned
 number of appropriate designs from flowers which the deceased had per- sonaIIy attended. Among the mourn CTS were members of the Board of Park Commissioners, of the National Association of Park superintendents of which the deceased was elected president emeritus only a few days before his death; the I. O. O. F.. and many men with whom in his long career of public service the deceas- ed had become a confidant, The pail bearers were Former Mayor Marcus L. Reynolds, Frank L. HubbelL Geo. Zumstag and David Connor. repre- senting the Odd Fellows. and o. A Parker of Hartford, of the National Association of Park Superintendents. and w H. Burr of the Israel Putnam Park Camp Commission. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
FINAL DETAILS ARRANGED
 FOR 4. Q. H. PARADE.
(continued from Page one)

be met at the failroad station by aides designated for the purpose and escorted to the, place of formation. Atlantic street, right resting in Broad street. All organizations will be in position at 11:30 o'clock, and the or der to march will be given promptly at noon. At the city hall the parade will be reviewed by Governor s. F. Baldwin and staff, Mayor c. B. Will son and city officials, Mayor Holloran Of New Britain, Mayor Dunn of Willi- mantle, Mayor Murphy of Norwich Mayor Mahan of New London, Con- greSsman T. l.. Reilly of Meriden. and other distinguished guests of the com mlttee. These guests will take part in the parade forming a part of the eighth division in automobile and carriages Following is the general order for the formation of the parade:
 Bridgeport, Conn.,, July 20, 1912 General Orders No. 1.
 !. Being, by virtue of my office. grand marshal of the State parade to De held in Bridgeport, August 20. I -hereDy assume command and here With appoint the narshals of the sev- 'eraI divisions participating.
 II. Chief of Staff. Colonel T. J. Mur- phy, Bridgeport, Conn. First divis- ion, Col. J. H. McMurray: second di- vision, John J. Mccarthy ;third divis- ion, John Bransfield; fourth division, Patrick J. Gleason; fifth division, James H. OSullivan: sixth division, J. F. Leeney; seventh division, Rob- ert Lodge; eighth division. Fred c. III. They will be obeyed and re- speeted accordingly.
 By order of
 PHILIP J. SULLIVAN,
 Grand Marshal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
MILITIA MEMBERS INDIGNANT OVER
 CHARGES MADE
GEN. BLISS IS INVESTIGATING l ALLEGED VANDALISM-CASE |. COME UP IN DERBY
 COURT

Boston, Aug. 19-Menbers of the Massachusetts militia which took part In the recent war maneuvers in Con necticut today indignantly denied charges now being investigated by General Tasker Bliss, commander-in- chief of the maneuvers, that the Bay state troopers plundered houses and stores, were guilty of vandalism and committed assault and battery. It is also charged that many of them car- ried ball cartridges instead of the wax bullets especially provided for the war game.
 Commander Bliss will conduct a thorough probe of the matter. Mem bers of the 69th New York regiment are also charged with assault and bat tery. Their case, however, comes up in Derby, Conn, court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
EARLY BASEBALL.
The Game In the Days When It Was Played With Bare Hands.
MASKS WERE NOT USED THEN.

 Am a Result Fractures Noses, Split
 palms and Broken. Fingers Were
 Everyday Incidents-The Advent and
 pevsIePmsnt of Protective Devices.
 @Can you lmagine a modern baseball team playing the game barehandedT' asked a gay haired fan while discuss Ing diamond doings of long ago. FThere would be plenty of business for the bone settlers and so many errors fin the field that the sport would develop into a bursesque Yet I can remember the days when ball players never wore gloves and when catchers had neither masks nor mitts. It required great courage to face a swift pitcher and lots of nerve 10 get in front ia hps eronnder.' #
 Many of our citizens who played baseball more. than thirty-five years ago will tell you that broken fingers. bone bruises, split palms and torn fin ger nails were everyday accidents and fhat player who showed the white feather was tebooed. Before gloves and masks were invented catchers had endless troubles. The old timers who dared to stand close behind the bats men had teeth knocked out and noses fractured by the foul tips that could not be avoided. Soon came habit of putting piece Of solid rubber in the mouth made in such a-manner that it covered the lips and provided protec- ton for the teeth. It proved so e6i- c1ent that all the lending catchers adopted it. ButievenA then it was dan gerous to catch Aclose up until James Tyng. the former Harvard player. in- vented the mask a cumbersome affair with broad strips sof sfafteiisd iron that covered the face. but also partially ob- acured the backstop's vision.
 Then came the catcher's gloves, one for each hand. These gloves were of lighk kid, with noa fingers and little or no padding. Catrhers who handled swift deliveries, therefore, soon found that the gloves did not come up to the requirements, sos it was a common thing to see baclstops sstuning grass into the gloves to protect the palms of the hands.
 One of the first National. league cmtchers to use left hand glove with fingers was Meyers of Indianapolis, nors than twenty-five years ago. Somebody made glove for him that caused q general tlansh. The fingers were so long and the surface of the glove was so broad that Meyers found lk dincult at first to hold pitched
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
RECEIVED SWORD

James: J. Conlin. former deputy sher- if is the proud possessor Of a. hand some sword, given to him Saturday night by the Hoster association which met at i22 State street to pay special tribute to him MT Conlin was ap- pointed paynaster on the staff of Col J. IT. McMurray of the Hibernian Rifles. recently and as a member of Col. McMurray's staff MT. Conlin will ;nd splendid use for the sword. James Fl. Yates presented the gift to him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
WEATHER FORECAST
 FOR THIS VICINITY

New Haven, Aug. 19-Forecastg showers tonight Or Tuesday, warmer tonight, light to moderate variable winds
 Unsettled showery weather prevails, this morning in the northern sections from the upper Mississippi valley east ward to New England. Areas of low pressure are central over Minnesota Lake Erie and northern Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity warm, muggy weather with an occa~ sional local shower.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
MIIIrIA. RRruRNs.

The annual cruise of the three di- visions of State naval militia ended Saturday, when 165 members disem- harked at New Haven. Commander Ebenezer Hill, Jr.. of South Norwalk, was in command of the cruise which began Saturday night week ago. The local boys made up the Third di- vision and were under command of Lieut.. 4. J. Merritt. The. cruise was made in the gunboat Machias. The trip was a, delightful one for the mem bers of the militia and they all re- turned we'll pleased over the cruise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-19
WALL STREET TODAY

New York, Aug. 1s-Opening-Ths opening tone was steady and business during the first 15 minutes was ac-
 t1 m-weakness developed in the coal stocks. Railroads and industrials shaded.
 bonds irregular.
 Noon.-There were slight rallies during the second hour and the tone was steadier.