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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
KNOCKOUT BROWN
 DEFEATS ERNE

Knockout Brown of New York and Young Erne of Philadelphia went through ten full rounds at the Madi- son A. c. last night without doing any damage to. each other. with the honors of the contest belonging to Brown by a small margin. The ag- gressiveness of Brown alone deter mined the result, as he showed little more than that everlasting desire to tear in at his opponent and swing his two arms.
 The Phila adelphian had a slight ad- vantage in the weights when the boys entered the ring, but his work during the bout made it apparent that the weight making in the after noon had sapped much of his vitality. When the two weighed in at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon neither tip ped the beam, which had been set at 135 pounds. In making the weight Erne had to go to the limit of his capabilities, and he was undoubtedly weakened to a great extent. He pick ed up more than four pounds before ringtime, showing the condition he was in late in the afternoon. while Brown was at his usual weight, and picked up less than pound. He entered the ring weighing 1884 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
JOE JACKSON AND COBB AFTER RECORD
American League Sluggers Want To Hit 400 For Second
 Successive Year

Brooklyn, April 16.-Until Tyrus Cobb of the Detroit team and Joe Jackson of Cleveland batted them selves into the 400 class last season, but one batter had entered this ex- elusive class since the close of the nineteenth century.
 Napoleon Lajoie is the only major leaguer to bat 400 or better, and the famous Frenchman turned the trick by hitting for an average of .422 in 1901.
 In the '70s and sos, 400 hitters were not so uncommon. AnSon cross ed the line twice, Ross Barnes three times, Jesse Burkett three times, Ed Delehanty twice, Harry Stovey twice and Sam Thompson twice.
 Pitcher dominance became so com plete and the work of the infielders so much faster during the last fifteen years that the chance to hit 400 was reduced to the minimum.
 In 1910 Cobb and Lajoie fought desperately for the batting honor of the American league, and finished fractions apart, with averages of closely pressed by the sensational youngster. Joe Jackson, a batter of the Lajoie type.
 Thanks to the cork center ball, these two broke into the 400 class. Cobb hit APO and Jackson .40S. Cobb's six years in the league was a factor, for he knew every pitcher. Jackson was newcomer.
 Cobb and Jackson are the only players who have @ chance to beat the record of Jesse Burkett by bat ting in the class in successive years.
 Burkett hit .410 in 1895, and the next year hit .41o. In 1899 he bat ted .402.
 Either Cobb or Jackson may this year pass the performance of the fa- nous "crab." Members of the Cleve- land team have offered to take bets at 8 to 5 that Jackson leads Cobb this season.
 Cobb chokes his bat to marked degree. His forte Is outguessing the pitcher. He is an adept in placing hits and double the defense.
 When at bat the outfielders back up against the fences and Cobb drops the ball just outside the infield. If the infielders play deep he will bunt, his speed enabling him to beat out many a perfect throw.
 Jackson is slugger. He grasps his heavy bat at the end and swings viciously. He depends more upon hitting the ball hard on line than upon placing it or bunting. Despite the fact that he is probably as light bunts.
 The fans like to see the ball hit hard, and while giving Cobb all he deserves for his brilliancy, they d like him better were he to walk up to the plate and whale the ball over the heads of the outfielders when a hit was needed, as Jackson does.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MATTY DEFEATED
 BY BOSTON TEAM

Boston, April 16.-Christy Mathew son, prince of Johnny McGraw's twirling stable, tossed his hat into the ring for the first time here yester- day, and had it kicked out by the re- juvenated Boston Braves by score of to 0. It was the first conflict of the season between the Champs and the tailenders of last season, and the Bostonians showed little respect for the naughty title held by their visitors.
 Hub Perdue, who halls from a col lege in the Middle West, was the moundsman chosen by Manager Kling to oppose the National League title holders Hub tanned the Phillies with Alexander the Great on the fir ing line in the seasons opening here last Thursday, and was even more eff fective against the Giants than he was against the Phillies. The Champs stung "Hubbie'' for seven hits and drew three passes, but failed to bunch their bingles. In the fourth round McGraw's proteges filled the hassocks, but Matty left the full house.
 The Braves landed on Matty for nine bingles, including a homer over the left field barrier by Kling and a double by Campbell, the former Buc- cancer. Doc Miller drove in two of the Boston runs with singles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
LOSS ABOVE ALL INSURANCE WILL
 REACH MILLIONS

London, April 16-A tearfpl. excited crowd stormed the London offices of the White Star Line, today, begging, the hundreds lost when the huge lin. CT Titanic sank in the icy seas off Cape Race.
 London went to bed, last night. se- cure in the belief that every passen. ger on the ill-fated vessel had been saved. The White Star officials, with an air of confidence, had smiled down don awoke to confront a, terrible death list.
 Dignified businessmen, gentlemen of ease and idleness, hardy workmen and weeping women rubbed elbows before the offices of the White Star Line. where they had rushed at the first report of many deaths, to seek news of wives, sweethearts, brothers or sisters, parents, children or friends, who had started for America on the doomed liner.
 But nothing in the way of informa- tion was forthcoming from the offices of the steamship line where officials, cloud of gloom about their routine work. Now and then an official would step outside to the crowd and announce that there was no news. The crowd was excited. The police had difficulty holding them out of the offices.
 "You told us yesterday ali were saw ed," shouted a frantic workman, "why did you lie to us? All can't be dead now?'
 And the crowd behind surged for ward in an effort to drag from the must have. Every steamship office and all the shipping lowered their flags to half mast, today, for the victims of the Titanic disaster.
 Whether the underwriters that car- ried policies on the ill-fated Titanic will be able to meet their obligations will not be known for several days. est in the history of marine insurance Just how large they are cannot be definitely stated for some time but. in addition to the vessel, cargo and contents of her strongbox, there was big registered mail shipment and the women passengers in the first cabin carried with them many thousands of dollars worth of precious jewelry All this is now more than two miles below the surface of the ocean.
 All of the insurance that the White Star people could have written on this ried some $750,00O of it themselves. They had tried to write policies for s5. GOO, 900 but the Continental and British markets could not carry that amount.
 There was a large consignment of diamonds on board variously estimat- ed at from $2,500, ,000 to $5, 100000 which is a total loss. There was also large quantity of bonds but the numbers and value of these are know and they eventually can be replaced.
 The underwriters will also have to pay enormous sums on personal bag gage.
 The actual value of the Titanic was in dispute today. The company said at the time she was launched that when she went into commission, she would represent s12,0OO, 900. Other men said this was too great a figure but they seemed certain, today, the ves- sel and furnishings must have repre- sented $9,000,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
SPECIAL WIRE
 ASSURES SAFETY MRS. J. J. AST0R

New York, April 16-At z o'clock, this morning, the White Star line re- ceived a Marconi despatch from the Carpathia, saying that among the survivors on board were Mrs. John Jacob Astor and maid.
 In sending this word to Vincent As- tor, her stepson, the agents of the line said:
 "We hope that we will be able be- fore long to tell you that your father is safe.''
 When an explanation of this enig- matic statement was demanded the company officials said that they had nothing tangible on which to base it.
 We are hoping for the best" they said.
 Privately the officials said they fear ed that Astor and all the notable men on board went down with the steamer. They could figure out no way that they might have escaped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
COURTADE'S REPAIRS
 ARE ONLY TEMPORARY

Resenting criticism of his methods of road repairs, Director Courtade, said today that his filling in of holes in the street with crushed stone is only for temporary relief.
 Its too early to start using road rollers" said the director. "Ive filled in the hole to save automobile springs. But you can't please everybody They kick about the wear on tires. The filling is used as an emergency, that's all. Automobilists ought to be able to dodge the crushed stone for a few days until we get an opportunity to make permanent repairs.''
 The director said he had his men cleaning out watering troughs, and that several of the~troughs, shut off for the winter would be open, within a few days. My men clean these troughs regularly said he.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
M'CANN'S CROWD
 BEAT NEWFIELDS
(By Wagner)

It was little more than a practice canter for the Mechanics to beat the Newfields yesterday. McCann's youns men showed the semi-professionals under by Is to o. Three pitchers were used. Becker, Hafey and Tuckey di- vided the work and of the three Tue key did the best flinging. He fanneo four and allowed only one safety in the four innings he Officiated. The Mechanics 'combed Beers and Wendt for F drives. Shortstop O'Rourke was the leading slugger with three singles and a triple and Crook, Ladd and Stow came through with two swats each. Bridgeport performed we'll in the field but the Newfelds' efforts in that department were aw> full to gaze upon. They made ten erorrs. Out of respect for our long suffering readers we will not print the box score 7-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
CUSTOMS RULES
 RELAXED TO LET SURVIVORS LAND

Boston, April 16-Customs regula- tions will not be adhered to by port of New York officials when the liner Carpathia enters port, late Thursday night, bearing the rescued from the ilI-fated Titanic. This message was received, today, by the Boston Cham Der of Commerce. Collector of the Port Loeb, according to the message has decided to facilitate in every way the landing of the grief-stricken and frantic women, children and few men who were picked up from lifeboats by the Carpathia. He has received or ders from Washington that this de- parture from the regulations may be made
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MAYOR WITHHOLDS
 HIS APPROVAL OF MORAN RESOLUTION

Pending the outcome of a confer ence with City Attorney Pullman, Mayor Wilson, it was learned today, will withhold his approval of the reso- lution introduced by Alderman Moran last night dealing with bills of Peter White, the accountant, and ordering them itemized each month.
 Mayor Wilson's inclination, it is un- derstood, is to veto the measure, but he will be guided by the advice of the city attorney as to the legality of cer- tain phases of the resolution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
GROWING REGISTRATION TRYING ON CAPACITY OF
 LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The opening of the public schools throughout the city yesterday follow ing the Easter vacation served to ac- centuate the worriment of the board ditions
 The crowded rooms in Kossuth street were somewhat relieved by the opening of new portable building, just finished in which are about 40 pupils. A similar building will be thrown open at the Myrtle avenue school within a few days.
 Next Monday evening special meeting of the board will be held to decide upon plans for new buildings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
WEST PARKS WIN FROM SOME TEAM"

The West Parks defeated the Some Team" boys at Sport Hill, Sunday, by a score of to 3. The game was stopped in the sixth, on account of rain, but Manager Anderson, of the Sport Hills, wishes to play Manager Harris nine some nice day. This will be decided upon.
 The feature of the game was the good batting by LaJoie. The West Parks battery was Chase and Ken nedy. Porter and Gardner officiated for the opposing team.
 New players are wanted on the West Park team, and those wishing to join, apply only by mail to Roy Harris. 1860 Park avenue. city. He will answer you by next mail.
 Thursday, the West Parks play with the Veterans. at Norwalk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MRS. A. F. O'BRIEN FEARS COUSIN WAS ON DOOMED TITANIC

George Quincy Clifford, one of the passengers of the Titanic, whose name does not appear on the list of saved, was cousin of Mrs. Abner E. O'Brien, 971 Wood avenue, this city.
 MT. Clifford was married and was a mattress manufacturer living In Brockton, Mass.
 Less than a month ago his mother Mrs Lowell Clifford of Brockton died Mr. Clifford being abroad did not know this. Realizing that his mother was we'll along in years and not feel ing over we'll he asked that if any,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
LARGE VESSELS
 DO NOT GARRY
 ENOUGH BOATS

Washington, April 16-"When it comes to vessels of great size, ves- sells of 1000 tons or so, carrying 2,5O0 to 5000 passengers, there are not enough lifeboats carried to contain the passengers" said Supervising In- spector General George Uhler, of the Steamboat Inspection Service, today.
 Uhler added that even American vessels of great size are lacking in the requisite number of lifeboats. The reason for this, he said, was that in the case of vessels carrying enormous numbers of passengers it was imprac- ticable to carry enough boats for lack of room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 ISMAY AMONG SAVED

Cape Race, April 16-AbSout the only we'll known man whose name is con- tained in the list of the survivors of the Titanic wreck picked up by the local wireless station was Bruce Is- may, managing director of the line. Efforts to communicate with the Car pathia have failed and the Olympic refuses to reply to urgent appeals from shore with any details of who were lost
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
VESSELS MUST GARRY MORE
 LIFE BOATS

Washington, April 16-Legislati0n requiring all ocean liners to be fully equipped with Iifesaving apparatus is imperative and will receive the ate tention of Congress, according to Chairman Alexander, of the House Committee on Merchant Marine & Fisheries, who said, today, that the Titanic horror had focused the at- tention of the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
PRESIDENT TAFT
 INQUIRIES AS TO FATE OF MAJOR BUTT

Washington, April 16-Gloom pre- vailed in the White House today as hope went glimmering with the re- ceipt of dispatches of the. Titanic catastrophe.
 President Taft, visibly touched, kept in communication with the White Star line officials in New York en- deav'oring to get "just a word' con- corning Major Archibald Butt. his military aide and companion, who, it is feared, was numbered among the hundreds who went to death in the sinking of the Titanic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION
 OF SYMPATHY

Washington, April 16-The House, today, unanimously adopted resolu- tion of sympathy for the relatives of the victims of the Titanic disaster.
 Congressional action to assure ade- quate life saving facilities on ocean liners may be expected as a result of the Titanic disaster, according to Chairman Alexander, (Dem., Mol. chairman of the House Merchant Ma rine &. Fisheries Committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
ELMER DUCCAN WANTS TO
 SIGN WITH BRIDGEPORT
New York Americans Send Benny Kauff To
 The Atlanta Club

play second base. He played with Norwich and New Haven in this lea que before he went with the New York Giants and he ought to be a big help to Holyoke.
 Infielder Howard Baker, Pitcher Grover and Outfielder Cassett are the first of the Hartford players to re- port. Baker, the former Holyoke second baseman. was secured from Pittsburgh and Cassett was with New Britain when Dan O'Neil had the club.
 Frank O'Rourke had merry day against the Newfields yesterday. The Mechanics young shortstop came up six times and reached first each time. He made three singles,A triple, drew a pass and got to the initial sack on an error. O'Rourke shows up better every day and it looks as if he would stick.
 Bob Stow is recovering his batting eye. He got two singles and a pass from the Newf1eld pitchers.
 Cooney Hoover, with Waterbury in 1910. has joined Springfield. He has a good chance to land job with the Ponies at third base.
 Owner Murphy of New Britain heard nothing yesterday from the Northampton residents who were anxious to have him transfer the New Britain club. The Massachusetts promoters were to meet Murphy but they failed to appear.
 Pitcher Hafey, who was tried by Bridgeport against the Newields, is a Hartford boy. Manager McCanE promised to land him with some other club. He does not Intend to use him here.
 Tom Downey will get a chance to show his stuff with Philadelphia now that Utility Infielder Walsh has been put out of the game. Tommy played third against Brooklyn yesterday. He made one hit and accepted four out of five chances.
 Catcher Bergen from the New York Americans left New York this morn ing for this city and it was expected that he would catch part of the game against Jersey City at Newf1eld this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1oos-Jack Johnson defeated Sandy Ferguson in 10 rounds at Boston.
 19O3@Harry Forbes defeated Big Mackey in 10 rounds at Findlay, O.
 1903tBenny Yanger defeated Clar- ence English in 10 rounds at Kansas City.
 190T-PAcloey McFarlamd defeated Kid Goodman in 15 rounds at Daven- port, Ia
 19Oe-Sam Langford and Al Kubiak, six rounds, no decision, at Philadel- phia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MURPHY ANNOUNCES TEAM WILL STAY
 IN NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, April 15-A committee of Northampton sportsmen had con- ference with Owner J. J. Murphy of the New Britain team Of the Connec- ticut baseball league, at Plainville, yesterday, for the purpose of purchas- ing the team. After the meeting Murphy announced that the team would remain in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
GOVERNOR DIX SHOCKED

Albany, April 16-"I am inexpress- ably shocked and pained," Governor Dix said, today, on the Titanic dis aster. "The appalling extent of the tragedy staggers the imagination and Overwhelms the mind with grief''
 Among those saved from the Titanic was Mrs. A. F. Leader of New York, a sister-in-law of State Conservation Commissioner Moore. She had been abroad for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
NEW HAVEN PEOPLE
 IN LIST OF MISSING

New Haven, April 16-Among the passengers from this state on the H. tanic are Philip Mock and sister, Mrs. Paul Schubert, of Ansonia, Will liam T. Sloper, son of A. J. Sloper of New Britain and MT. and Mrs. Rich ard T. Beckwith of Hartford. They are not reported saved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
BACON'S NARROW ESCAPE.

Paris, April 16.-Retiring United States Ambassador Bacon came near being a passenger on the 1u-fatc0 liner Titanic he ambassador had planned to sail on the Titanic but de- cided to take the new French liner France and accompany a French delegation that will visit the United States. It will be the maiden voyage of the France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MEARA BLOCK BURNS.

Torrington, April 16.-The Meara Block, on Main street, a three story brick structure, was almost destroyed by fire, today, with loss of $30,O00. The fire is thought to have started in the tailor shop of Meara Brothers clothing store. The upper floors were occupied by offices and the lodge room of the Elks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
SONS SLAYER IN COURT.

being taken directly before the su- perior court as was expected, Curtis w. Reynolds, who shot and killed his son Charles, was brought before the police court, today. As he had no counsel, the preliminary hearing was continued two days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
1O,OOO,OOO PIECES OF
 MAIL LOST IN SEA

New York, April 16-nI a statement issued, today, Postmaster Edward M. Morgan estimated the amount of mail carried by the Titanic at $500 bags. This would be about 100000 pieces of mail destined to all points in the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16

thing did happen not to let him know because he could do no good and the information would only worry him.
 MT. Clifford is also a cousin of James L. Clifford. of New Haven, for mer police commissioner of Derby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
LADIES AT ALGONQUIN CLUB

LADIES AT ALGONQUIN CLUB
 Ladies night at the Algonquin club last evening proved one of the most pleasant affairs in the history of the institution and was observed by a large out-turning of members of the club and their friends of the fair sex. An excellent entertainment program was provided
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE. Yesterdays Results.

Washington, 1; New York, o. Philadelphia, 4; Boston, 1. Chicago, 12: Detroit. '.
 Cleveland, 8; St. Louis, 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
Y. M. c. A. WINS FROM
 GRACE M. E. CLUB

The Grace M. E. church team re- gently beat the Y. M. c. A baseball club by 2 to 3. The batteries were Davis and Stirks for the Y. M. c. A
 and Bassett and Shook for the losers. The contest was played at the M. A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
FRENCH FLAGS AT HALF.

Cherbourg, France, April 16.- French shipping paid mute tribute to the memory of the lost Titanic, to- day. Every vessel in Cherbourg har- bur carried her flag at half mast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
WATER STREET LEASE.

The Yale Brewing Co. renewed to- day it's lease of the saloon and base ment at 6i5 Water street owned by F. p. Lalley & Co. The lease is for five years at an annual rental of S2,- 900
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE, Yesterdays Results.

Boston, 3; New York, O. Philadelphia, 10; Brooklyn, c. Cincinnati, 3; Pittsburg, 2. Chicago, g; St. Louis, 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
Standing of the Clubs.
Games Today.

Washington in New York. Boston in Philadelphia. St. Louis in Cleveland. Detroit in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued today in- cluded Patrick Kennedy, a motorman, Thomas F. Kirby, a merchant, and Anna A. Clark, both of Stamford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16

New York, April 16-Because of rumor that J. P. Morgan was a pas- senger unlocked on the ill-fated Ti- tanic his office issued an official de- nial and stated that he is now in Ak Les-Bains, France
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
Standing of the Clubs,
Games Today.

New York in Boston. Philadelphia in Brooklyn. Chicago in St. Louis. Pittsburg in Cincinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16
WIFE AND DAUGHTER SAVED.

Montreal, April 16-A wireless re- ceived here says that Charles M. Hays, president of the Grand Trunk Railway, is on board the Carpathia A previous message had announced that his wife and daughter, who were fellow passengers on the Titanic, had been saved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-16

HOYTS ON HATED CRAFT Stamford, April 1S-Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. HOyt, Noroton Hill, Stamford. are also passengers listed on the Titanic.