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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
SOUTHPAW COLLINS PICKED TO
 OPPOSE MATHEWSON IN BOSTON
Red Sox Assault Matty For Three Runs in Opening Inning--FulI Details and Box
 Score in Farmers Sporting Extra

Lewis, If Murray If Gardner, 3b Merlxle 1b Stahl, ID Herzog 3b Wagner, Ss Meyers c Carrigan, C Fletcher ss Collins D Mathewson. D
 The Afarquard rumor was put un- der the kibosh when, in the final bat ting practice the Rube was sent to bat flies to the outfieIders Matty con- t1nuing to warm up-tEe only Giant twirler on the firing line. Appreciating more than did the New York manage ment, yesterday. the value of a little enthusiasm. the Red sox mana cement had a full grown, band On the job and very much in action.
 =fPlay ba1I' an automobile, a present from the Boston fans to Mana ger Stahl. was drive nout on the field and Mayor Fitzgerald, again attired in his Prince Albert coat, stood in the ton. neau and delivered an oration which must have been good-though not heard in the stande-as he was caJIe0 Heinie Wagner with a silver bat The Mayor also posed quietly, Wagner's bat in hand, while, the camera brigade turned loose. The ne wauuornobiIe was then driven off the field, violating all Boston city ordinances but smoking like an overworked flue.
 only few. seats were vacant when the game started, the mana cement saying the park, with special bleacher seats, would hold 35.OO0 people: ,. mpires-behind the bat. OLough- lin; on the bases, RigIer: left foul line, KleIa; right foul line, Evans
 The batteries for Boston, Collins and Carrigan; for New York Mathew son and Meyers.
 On account of the new b1eachers in left field, which shortened the field, a ground rule was made limiting a drive into the seats there to two bases. At the last minute there was considerable delay while McGraw rearranged his batting order. In the readjustrnent Snodgrass replaced Devore at the top of the Giants batting. order.
 Play was called at 2:0S.
 First Inning-New York-Snod-, grass, the first Giant to face Collins, leaned on the second ball pitched and boosted it gracefully to the left field bleachers for a double. Doyle. with tbe count two and two, famed out, swiping a foot under the third one. which was high. Becker rolled an easy one to Yerkes and was thrown out first, Asnodgrass going to third on the play Collins was very slow and deliberate and when he showed an inclination to play ball Umpire O,Lough1in took time out while he -shooed the photographers, out of the ring. Manager Stah1 displayed his impatience by suggesting to the ar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
(Bv Grantland Rice,

Fenway Park, Boston, Mass, Oct. g. As the Giant legion swung out across the field at Fenway Park today, time 12:50, -Boston's cultured gaze careened at once in the direction of Mathew son-the big gun picked in advance to fire his shrapnel nto the charging Red Sox attack For New York, it was Matl1ewson or-good night. While all Boston was confident after yesterdays s name - ChrfstyN Mathewson - which might mean win for the Giants.
 Boston watched the old war horse come, head up, with an easy swinging stride A gray sky prevailed at noon yet the Red Sox were at work at this hour, two houns before schedule time for the same. The Giants pounded through the gates 40 minutes later and they begged the missile back and forth warming up easily and slowly in the sunless air
 The Boston cultured fandona was evil dently less wildly enthusiastic than that of New York's and at 30 there were still large, vacant patches in the unreSerVed seat section. It was un- demonstr7t1Ve crowd which had evil dent1y come out to see a latent and boastfuI rival and it was in no way fearful of the outcome or disposed to become excited over the proposition. The grandstands filled slowly but gave indications of good attendance.
 One feature which crowded the Giants' early pra ctce lay in the speed with which >A1cGraw rushed out his wrecking crew for pinch hitting purposes Mccormick, Wilson and CrandaH took Wilt e's cross fire to be edge As the af fternoon grew gray CT, the rumor Toreezcd about that pos sibly McGraw might work a surprise as he did yesterdav, in the last min- ute changing his mind. The darkening day seemed made to order for the Rube and it was realized he probably would not have another more suited to his particular techniQU@- Matty continued to warm up. however, and was the exposure of all eyes
 During the preliminary batting prac- tice, a stiffening wind. blowing in the direction of left center boosted the high flies and sent them careening into the low bleachers and smashing against the high left field fence where a sign stating that Thomas w Law- son would give S1.000 to the player who first smashed the systerns'' elare the san slate being a painted one 10 by 15-urged the batter to send his bing1es in that direction and forecast ed a busy matinee for the left felders. Boston New York Hooper, If , Snodgrass of Yerkes, 2b Doyle 2b Speaker, Of Becker, If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
DEMOCRATS MAKE
 HOME RUNS OFF
 TEDDY'S PITCHING

Springfield. Ills. Oct. 9-A crowd of 5000 people heard Governor Wilson continue his attacks on Col. Roosevelt in the courthouse square here, today. He said:
 q feel that I owe the American people apology for presunling to run tor the presidency when there's worlds baseball championship series going on. I know you would a great deal rather hear the score than hear a speech but Pm interested in scores too. I'm interested in what the score is going to be one on Nov. 5th.
 The Democrats are getting onto Mi. Roosevelt's curves and are hitting out homeruns every time they come to 'bat-and you ought not to overlook the fact that this political campaign IS really quite an important game.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
Evidence in Case to be Heard in Secret by Attorney John C.. Chamberlain
 He is Appointed by Judge HOl- comb as Special Commissioner Prominence of Parties ln- voIved Causes Divorce Pro- ceedings to Create Stir in Local Society

Local society is all in a flutter over the news that Josephine Lockwood Lyon has brought divorce proceedings against Ernest P Lyon, 8, 1ormer o.. 1cfal in the Bridgeport Trust Co.,, but now a salesman Both are prominent in social circles Mrs. Lyon has taken an active part in affairs at the Broohz lawn and Bridgeport Yacht clubs and her husband has also been well known figure in these organizations
 The Lyons formerly maintained a handsome residence on Park avenue but they separated some time ago It was then that ruTnorS of impending domestic strife began to be circulated People did not think the disagreen cut had reached the point that divorce had been considered, however
 Intolerable cruelty is Mrs, Lyon nas been guilty of this conduct since January 1 1904. Papers were served sr, Lyon several weeks ago but every effort has been made to keep the de- tails of the suit secret from the pry- ing public
 fore Judge Holconnb in the superlor court recently and asked for the ap- pointnent of a. committee to hear the evfdence It was stated to the court that the testimony was of such a na- fIIre that it ought not to be made uubIic The court thereupon appoint ed Attorney John c. Chamberlain committee. He will hear evidence and make his report to the court at a
 There is one minor child. Sidney Lyon. Is years old, and the mother wants the court to allow her the cus- 1ody of the boy. MT. and Mrs. 1yOH were married October II, 1893 In this t.itv and the cerem ony was one of the biggest society events of the period on account of the social prominence of the participants Mrs. Lyons maiden name was Josephine Lock wood She is the daughter of the late Judge Lockwood, one of Bridge ports foremost j1rists- Mrs Lyon has always been regarded as one of the most charming ilostesses in the city and her IikeahIe personalitsF-h has made her very popular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

bitter that evening was coming on apace and received a call down for his suggestion.
 Murray bounded a hot one to Col lins, which he knocked down with his bare hand in time to retire Red at first. No runs, one hit, no errors.
 -Boston--NathewsOn was given 8 hand as he walked to the mound and when Hooper stepped out with his bludgeon the fans gave him a- cheer, to which he responded with a scratch hit, a bounder out of Mottyg reach and between Doyle and Merkie- Yerkes was next up and on the 4th pitched ball swung at a wide one and helped Hooper make the first success full steal of the series. Yerkes wac safe when Fletcher let his easy fly bound out of his awaiting rnftt, there ble Hooper at End Speaker caught MathewsCn flatfooted and laid a slow bunt down the 3rd base1ine, filling the bases with no one out It was a. bad hole for Big Six but one which the Boston fans proceeded to give their Vociferou9 approval. Lewis ground ed to Herzog, whose quick throw to Meyers caught Hooper at the plate. Gardner hit a high bounder which Matty couldn't reach Doyle scoopeG it up and nailed the runner at frg was credited with an assist for de- flecting the ball to Doyle. Sta hI Speaker and Lewis. Wagner flew out to Doyle Three runs, hits. l error
 Second Inning-New Yorlz-EIerIrIe fell an easy victim to 3 pitched balls. the 3rd strike being called. TIerzog reused the stands with a smashing triple to deep right center. his sprfnf around the paths being culminated by a beautiful slide which was safe bv
 n eyelash. Meyers short drive down the 3rd baseIine took a bad bound striking Gardner squarelys in the face and putting him down almost for fine count, he laying face down while Herzog scored. F'letcher5s hfeb fi-- the most enthusiastic ovation given any player in the series, today, when he stepped up to the bat for the 6ret tune but his response was a force out of Meyers, Yerkes to Wagner one run, hits, no errors.
 2nd-Boston-Carrig grounded tc Herzog and was out at first . 6soqIfn~ was an easy victim, going oIIx I1r-rfe to Merkle. Hooper lined one tf1rour-h Merkle down the right foul line for two bases. Yerkes out Fletcher fo MerkIe. No runs, one hit no errcrH
 Third Inning-New York-snod- grass Hfed out to Hooper. Do-lc fo1fT- SWn It looked as though the Giants captain, who is a Ieft-Iaanded hitter, was badly handicapped against Collins southpaw pitching. Becker grounded out Wagner to Stah1 NO runs no hits. no errors.
 -Boston-Spealxer Lined hfRh one to MerlSIe which the Giant 8rst high into the air Speaker and MerkIe both slid into first Merleie getting the decision Lewis flied high to Murray Gardner grounded out, Doyle to Merkle- No rTnss no hits. no errors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
BOLD STAND OF EXPRESS CO.'S TO
 KEEP UP RATES

Washington, Oct 9Express conapan- ies made their last stand before the Interstate Commerce Commission, to- day, in an effort to prevent a-radical reduction in rates and a complete change in the methods < of assessing them.
 Attorneys for the~conpanies and for shippers organizations in all parts Of the country appeared before the conn mission to give their opinions on the comm miseion's recent orders providing a s'block system of rates to cover the whole country much lower than the present basis of charge, which will go into effect immediately if the express companies are unable, in the course of hearings which are to last throughout this week, to show that they are un- reasonable. The express company lawyers argued that the proposed schedule is so low as to be eenfisca-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
MRS. ERNEST P. LYON SEEKS DIVORCE CHARGING HUSBAND
 WITH INTOLERABLE CRUELTY
CORONER WILL RESUME WRECK
 PROBE FRIDAY

Coroner John J. Phelan's inquiry into the Saugatuck bridge wreck oEe the New York New Haven & Hart ford railroad will be resumed Friday, in all proba bility. Coroner Phelan IS in attendance at the probe that Is being conducted by the federal au- thorities in New York and isn't ex- pected to return to this city until to- morrow night.
 In the mean time several witnesses who are to give testimony in the in quest are being rounded up and it is hoped to have everything in readiness so that Coroner Phelan can continue the investigation and carry it through to a finish without further loss of time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
RORABACk APPEARS
 AS HILL CHAMPION

J. Henry Roraback, who was head of the railroad lobby in the last session of the General Assembly, and is now chairman of the Republican State Cen traI Committee, has announced that Congressman Hill would like to depate the tariff with Oscar Underwood
 Democrat ts here regard the announce rnent as a. part of HiliS pretenSe that he is seriously regarded as tariff leader in Congress, and as an ef1ort to advertise his campaign for re-eIee- tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

was estimated that fully 15,00O were on hand an hour before the sale was begun. As only about 4,O00 reserved tickets for each game were to be of- fered, all of the late comers were dis appointed It is believed that nearly all of the first five or six hundred to buy tickets were agents of Scalpers and the few tickets that thus reached the hands of the scalpers were raised in price from s3, the cost, to S25 to $50 apiece. Some of the fans who had bought tickets for themseIves de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
REDGATE AT WORLDS SERIES

Sergeant Carrie Sanger, of the third police precinct, is now in command Of that station during t1e vacation of Captain T. H. Redgate who left yes
 terday that he might attend the World series games at New York and Bos-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
OCTOGENARIAN KILLS
 WIFE AND ?

Buffalo, oct. s.-The dead bodfe4 or William Refnhaezt, aged 80, and hla wife, Mary, aged 85, were found lying on the kitchen floor in their home. No 21 Peach street, today. The authorf- ties believe Reinhardt shot his wife and then turned the weapon on him self, inhicting a fatal wound. No cause for the tragedy is known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

New York, Oct 9.-The hold that baseball has on the public was shown here when tickets for the worlds cham pionship games between the Giants and the Boston Red Sox were sold. It was announced that the re- served seats would be placed sale at the Polo Grounds at 9 o'clock Mon day m orning, and at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon the first man reached the gate and sat down on a soap box to wait seventeen hours. He was joined later by others and by midnight there were several hundred in the line. It
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
K. OF c. MINISTRIES.

The first rehearsal of the Knights Of Columbus Minstrels will be held at the Chapter rooms Thursday evening Of this week at S:30. All members prezent.-Mtnstrel Committee aS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

FOR SAI1E-Furnished room house,
 12 rooms, mostly rented, price way down. Room 56, Taylor Bldg. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
COMMUNICATIONS

The many friends of Miss Emma Chapman and MT. Leo Gondreau were pleasantly surprised by hearing of their marriage which occurred at St. Auth ony 's9 church last Saturday. All wish then1 happiness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
LITTLE GIRL BREAKS BOTH
 ARMS IN LOSING BALANCE

Waterbury, Oct. 9-Rose Bulk, I, lost her balance and fell fro nnthe 3rd story porch of her home on South Main St, and broke both her arms and fractured her skull. Her chances of recovery are small according to her physician.
 The members Of the Musical club who wish to secure reserved seats at the Lyric may do so, beginning Thurs day Oct. 10, by exchanging at the box office the-preliminary ticket for a cou- pon ticket entitling the bearer to a reserved seat for the Winters course of musicals
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

ing the game when sca1pers offered $1O to $2O each for their pasteboarcls. Similar scenes were enacted Monday night. The announcement was mans that the sale of unreserved seats would begin at 10 a.. m. and that purchas- CTS must innm ediately enter the Polo Grounds to wait for the game at D. m. Crowds eager to buy these tickets were on hand twenty hours be fore the game began, and they waited all night, some of rthem getting such sleep as they could while sitting or lying down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

mahogany upright piano, new February. Must be sold at once. Beautiful case of newest design, full rich tone, perfect. condition No marks. Leaving city to avoid ship mediate purchaser will secure big bargain. Call 116 CourtIand St.
The Washington times., 1912-11-04
Political Offices
Now Well Deserted

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-The national
headquarters of the big political parties
were deserted today. only the big
chiefs were on the job. The minor en-
pIoyes had been paid of on Saturday
and started back home" directed to
get out the vote. Those who live near by
and do not have to travel far to vote
were at headquarters for a while, but
there was nothing for them to do The
campaign was ended so far as COM
mittce work was concerned. The last
m"ssage had been sent out, literature
ana buttons had been distributed until
the big closets that have been used as
storage places where yawning spaces
and In some Of the headquarters the
"wrcckinC crews" were already at work
boxing NJ the furniture to send II out
To the auction rooms Wednesday morn
ing.
Inc managers of the campaign of the
three leading candidates had nothing to
add to their forecasts Of Saturday night.
Each insisted that the outcome would
be the success OF the candidate he had
80 ably represented. and they were
had no other restriction than the broad
blue sky
President Taft will receive the re-
turns at Cincinnati, Governor Wilson at
his Princeton home. and Colonel Roose-
welt at Oyster Bay. Republican national
headquarters here will be practically de-
serted tomorrow night. most OF the
managers having gone home to vote.
Chairman McComDs and Chief AS
sistant McAdoO said they might come
around to Democratic headquarters for
little while. although they felt that
the result was so certain that tn. y
need not worry" The Progressive
headquarters. In the Manhattan Hotel.
will be the center of interest 50 far
az This city Is concerned. The Vice
Presidential candidate. Governor John
son. of California: Senator Dixon, Sec
retary Davis. George W. Perkins and
Frank A. Munsey all planned to he
on hand to find out the verdict of the
voters on the new party. Johnson. in
lire with his plan to speak up to the
last possible moment. was to make
his last speech tonight at Springfield.
Mass, after which he was coming back
here to hear the returns.
The Washington times., 1912-11-04
WOODROW WILSON
INJURY ON HEAD
IS |NS|GN|F |CANT
Governor Declines Absolute
ly to Allow Photographers
to Snap" Wound.

PRINCETON. N. j., Nov. 4-At-
tempts Of the brigade of photograph
ers on duty here to get a "good snap"
OF Governor Wilson's premature bald
spot caused by the surgeons razor
Following his accident Of Sunday
morning. failed today. The governor
positively refused to pose. He in
sisted that the strip OF plaster COW
ering the cash made when his head
bumped the top of an automobile that
hit thank ye nam" in the road
while he was en- route home from
his saturday night meetings was
private property He declared that
II was only scratch anyhow.
the governor cleaned up a mass Of
correspondence today before leaving
Tor Paterson and Passaic. where he
VIII wind up the campaign tonight by
an appeal for Democratic votes for
the State legislative ticket.
DIR. J. M. Carnochan dressed the
cash in the top Of his head today and
said that II would not interfere in
any way with his engagements. The
governor was flooded with letters and
kilograms OF inquiry and sympathy,
while one man had to be detailed 10
do nothing but answer the telephone
explaining that the Democratic can
didate was all right.
The Washington times., 1912-11-04
Many Will Lose
Their Seats in Senate
By TomorrOW'S Results

A number of prominent members of
the Senate are In danger of defeat as
the result Of the voting Tuesday.
Senator Warren Of Wyoming Is one Of
the most conspicuous OF those In dan
ger. The Democrats there are making
a desperate effort TO capture the Legis-
lature. The attacks on Warren because
OF land deals and other matters are a
factor In the situation.
For time, II was thought here Sen
ator Borah OF Idaho would be defeated.
the death of Senator Hepburn has
served to bring the two Republican fac
tions In the State together. This has
helped Senator Borah's prospects.
fight. and is IN danger of defeat at the
hands Of prominent Democrat. former
Congressman Dan w. Hamilton. SEN
ator Kenyon is working hard, and has
the support Of Senator Cummins.
Senator Kenyon won heavily in the
primary last June over Lafayette Young.
who was showed under. But the aues.
ton now IL whether the Republicans or
Democrats Will control the Legislature.
Senator Bourne is running for the
Senate on an independent ticket In Ore
Rcn. His success Is doubtful. The in
dications favor election OF the Demo-
cratic candidate.
Indications point to the defeat Of
election Of T. J. Walsh. the Democratic
candidate.
w. II. Thompson, the Democratic
senatorial nominee, Is hopeful OF win
ming In Kansas In view of the factionai
situation. and of defeating Governor
Stubbs. who Was nominated over SEN
ator Curtis.
one OF the most interesting Senate
situations Is in Nebraska. Congress-
man Norris Is running against former
Governor Shallenberupr Norris has AN
uphill fight. but his great personal popu-
larity may enable him to win. The
Oregon plan In force in Nebraska Is to
the advantage OF Judge Norris.
Senator Owen has strong opposition
In Okla homa. but will probably win out
senator William Alden Smith, of Mich
igan. long picturesque figure In the
senate. liz one of the Republican
senator's In danger OF defeat. Senator
Massey. OF Nevada. Is another. Sem
ator Briggs. Of New Jersey. is likely
TO be succeeded by "A Democrat. Con-
gresham Hughes
The Washington times., 1912-11-04
Secret Service Men
Preparing to Guard
The PreSident-Elect

Preparations are being made by the
Secret Service to undertake the task OF
guarding President-eleCt, beginning
day after tomorrow morning. When
ever the vote determines that change
Is 10 take place in the incumbenCy OF
tn" White House, the Secret Service
IN, II seek to guard the incoming PrCsi-
dent as carefully az the man whose
tel IN is to end the ith OF the following
March.
ihiI Wilkie. OF the Division of Special
Ng"nts, is not attempting to predict the
victor at the polls tomorrow nor by
reason of making preparation to sug-
Ecst that he thinks "A change IL coming
Iiut II Mr.. Roosevelt or Mr. Wilson Is
made known to bc the next President
by midnight tomorrow Secret Service
men will be on the job Of guarding him
the next day.