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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13

get some easy money. At any rate Dy signing to take on Flynn Johnson accomplished his purpose-that of
 avoiding an early meeting with Mo
 Vey, Langford or Jeannette.
 On it's face the Johnson-FIynn
 match is quite as ridiculous as thS wells-Johnson f1asco. In their for mer meeting Jack played with the white man, lulling him to sleep in the eleventh round. Flynn has also twice been knocked cold by Sam LangforI, upon one occasion in a single round and again in eight. F1ynn's most notable battle was the victory over Al Kaufman last spring.
 If Tom O'Rourke's protege, Al Pal ger, continues to improve during the coming twelve months at the same rate of progress made in 1911, the white hope" problem will have been solved. Today PaIzer is the most promising big man in the country. Flynn hasn't the size to win a cham pionsbip, admitting that he has the other qualifications. His ganeness is the chief asset. It will not sur prise me an iota if Palzer effectuaIly squelches his pretensions to greatness when they meet next month-if the match is not called off.
 Jim Coffroth, the San Francisco promoter, plans a lightweight elimin- ation tourney to select an opponent for Ad Wolgast when the champion "comes back" with his full stock of health and strength, If Jim goes the route and takes in the whole bunch of eligibles, thus making a thorough job of 1t, he will earn the thanks of the American public. What with such a wealth of talent in the division just who's who in the fore most ranks of aspirants can be de- termined only by a tournament such as Coffroth proposes. Take a slant at the gang of good 'uns-One Round Hogan, Tommy Murphy. Joe Young Saylor, Owen Moran, 1 Freddy Welsh, to say nothing of | Packeg Mcfarland who many claim can't make the weight. Quite some class, eh?
 JAMES J. coRBETT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
eleanina In EnnIana

There is a. popular but quite eEronen ous belief that common law right o6 gleaming exists In England A legal obiter dictum that man who enters a field for the purpose of gleaninE can not be prosecuted for trespass received the dubious support Of Blackstone But a majority of judges decided in a case which came before the old court of common pleas that to grant 2 gen eraI right 10 gleam would be, contrary to public policy. because it would ''de- moraIize the poor" and ''open wide door to fraud" In many parts of Eng land the privilege is confined Co the wives and children of the haFveEter2- Yet the privilege of ,Rleaming became so firmly eSta biished In England Ghaa the local custom has been recognized by many acts of parliament. In some country districts fhe -ISslFanfflg beai'' 10 still regularly runR from the toNzpr Of the parish church during harvest tide twice day to let the gleaners know when they may commence and when they must finish = WestminsteE Ga ZaffR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
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 The greateSf superstition in Persia Ia what is known as che 'sevii -esesZs on must notsay to some oue whom you meet How yell you are lOokiRgss for if you 60 and that person Is taken III it will De because you gave him ths evil eye. You must not say to a mother, What q pretty babyP' ''What a bright chiid.''s for if you do and any thing unfortunate happens to the chIl& you WfH he considered responsible Many m0thrrs et--fheir children go dirty and poorly clothed In order that they may mt attract favorable atteu- ton The sign which is thought to have some power to avert the evil eye consists in holding the second and. third fingers of both hands close to the. palms with the thumbs. while the other fingers are exrended straight out Then wtfh the hands behind yOu you make a downward movement threa tjmeS.-LOs Angeles Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
DID NOT HANG HIMSELF.

Medical Examiner wm. H. Gui1foy- of New York, who conducted the examination into the death of Andrew Iundberg, local man who was strangled on the schooner Mary ana Lucy en route from this city to New York. finds that Lundberg did net commit suicide as was at first sup posed, but that while intoxicated he fell into a hanging coil of rope Tn such a way as to strangle himself ac- cidentally. nunabness from the in tense cold making this peculiar ac- cident an easy matter. Lundberg s remains have been brought to this citv for the funeral services
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
SOME SPORTING SNAPSHOTS
Chief Snyder Leaves For Home In NeWburgh
 NY. To Recover From Recent Injury

ticut league diamonds. went a feNs fast rounds with Frank Hardy, half back on the Providence polo team the other night During the game Hardy knocked the whistle out of Referee Ianigan's mouth and the rotund official swung a hay1na ker on Hardy. The halfbaek had to give away about 50 pounds to Lauigan but was going strong until theSpolfce re- serves arrived and stopped the box fight
 Pitcher Jensen, the youngster Own, CT Cameron of New Haven faEmed to Fall River last season, is evidently the real goods. Manager Fred Lake of the Providence club has made Cameron fine cash offer for Jensen but the New Haven. magnate says he needs the pitcher. ts leTz hinnselfesg l stsesg .z
 According 4otaa srrie1ndsEof ours in Philadelphia -Chappie Ward the for n1er Hartford pitcher, is soft with the Phi1a delphia Nationals. Pat Moran, the Phi1lies' catcher has been boost ing Ward and predicts the long fel- low vii make good.
 The Columbia University basketball five furnished surprise last night by bedtingrthe Rr9n 9ncetQa51Ez1I1 1axg 29 to Is. The Tigers have been doingHWeu feat colurn bia. 7 . = -o1@
 It was announced, today, that the National League umpires for 1912 will be KeIn.s Johnstone, Brennan, Fin neran, Rig1er, Eason, Enslie, Bush last. year except Owens who was re- garded as the best in the American Association. He will take Hank s0'DaysS place. E2EeS SE 5-SE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
BRAKEMAN FRACTURES ARM.

Charles Summers brakeman on the passenger train arriving here at 7:15 D. m. from Waterbury, came into town nursing a broken arm last night the result of being brushed by his own train while throwing a switch at Ansonia. He was standing too near the tracks and when the train went over the switch a car platform hit him and knocked him a dozen feet over the ice ands snow. The Emergency hospital ambulance met the train at the railroad station and took Summers to St. Vincent's hos pitaL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
What Funf


 ''I don't see what fun it can De for cou to go on these fishing expeditions with your husband" said her best friend,
 That's because you don't know any hing about fishing" she replied.
 Do you7'' Indeed do. T can sit in the stern of the hoa' and give advice to the best of them. And when a big fish gets away nobody can beat me telling how 1t. ought 10 have been or might have heen landed
 ''I shoutant think that would bs much fun for you."
 ''ShouldnT you: Well. that's Because gou don't kRow bow mad if makaN wT husband. Kid. au don't know what run is."-CfeEelan, tin Dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
RECEIVES COLD MEDAL.

Having completed 20 years in the service of the Metropolitan Life 1n- surance company as examiner, Dr. George W. Osborn of this city was presented with q gold medal by the company yesterday in appreciation of his services. The medal is of solid gold and appropriately inscribed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
ED. "cRoss-FIRE PLANK
Philadelphia, Pa.,. ,Jan.. 8. 1s12

Philadelphia, Pa-,- Jam S. 1s12 Dear Connie:
 My hit-and-run failed to work last season because I fell for the White Lights I have decided to cut out all Ievfty and play the game. You say my qbase stealing was not what il might have been We'll. T. ss t next to Paddy Livingstone on the bench and caught the habit of waiting for Cy Morgan to slam one. Yours sincerely,
 IRA THOMAS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Gettysburg, Pa, Jan. i, 1912.

must get another year somehow. I have spent all my money on a noise less blackjack for burglars. If you can see your way clear to let me have. another contract I will move to the country during the winter and spend my time in , the village store telling about the worlds series. Yours .rfo .tcRnSs- -FIRF,,. PLANK
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Gloucester, Mass, Jan. g, 1912

Dear Connie:
 Despite my long service in the big lea gueS I want to play one more year before retiring Jack Beckley and 'Cy'' Young still have the goods. and you won't go wrong by giving me an-
 JACK MeINNEs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
EDWARD T. COLLINS.
Hellup Reservation, Okla,
 1O1 9

Jan. g, 1912 Dear Connie:' woul6 have answered your letter sooner. but we are going on the war path on Saturday morning. I have lea~ned a new. dance and have been invited to join the Russian ballet. Yours Thoroughly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
BISHOP ROBINSON TO
 PREACH AT ST. JOHNS

Rt. Rev. pr. Henry Douglass Rob inson, Episcopal bishop of Nevada will preach at the 1O:30 service to morrnw morning at St. Johns church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Norwich, Conn, Jan. 4. 1912

Dear Connie:
 Since ycu have appointed me as manager I want. to have the uniforms changed, something that will draw the crowds I would suggest even ing dress. I agree with you that ws had better release Bender. Barry, Baker and Coombs. Yours hastily.
 DAN MURPHY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Lansdowne, Pa, Jan. 4. 1912.

Knowing that your infeId has been called the $100.0O0 Four" I would like to know when I am to get my Pa, all winter. The hunting here is fine With my oldest son, Paul, I killed five bear last week. Yours truly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Letters Mack Got From His Players
Worlds Champions Write Phoney Notes to Mana
 ger of Athletics

There is a tall man, whose picture is known to baseballdom, revered by the youngsters. admired by the fans and feared by the Giants, who has been toiling. all winter in the lean tower at Shfbe Park His name is Connie Mack and he will soon an- nounce the sailors on the ship to go south for summer rigging.
 The commander of the forces of the House of Mack shas- been busy picking up contracts all winter. He has thought of each man. his past and future worth. his manner of beha- viour and he has weighed well the athletes he will take with him to San Antonio. Texas, to try for the third successive Worlds Championship. The Mack teams have always been extraordinary in the manner of hab- its-since the departure of "Rube' Waddell-but the following letters disclose how the stars of the Cham pions have fought silent battles all winter to conquer their faults.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Trappe, Md, Jan. g, 1912.

[ think I ought to get another chance, even if I did have a batting slump in the worlds series. I have practiced hitting all winter. I thump ball hung on the end of wire in my barn. know I was not right in the worlds series. I think I can hit with the rest of them this year. Yours truly,
 JOHN FRANKLIN BAKER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13

Farmer want Ads 1c a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
LNCEIM.

'srhe Rosary" a favOrite drama with
Lyceum audiences, will return 20 that
theater, Sunday afternoon, for week ;
concerns Bruce Wilton: suecessful
business man. who. has devoted little
time TO his nome and wife Vera, and
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

she. chafng under the neglect. attempts
10 bring him closer 10 her by melting
the green-eyed monster. The man sh ,
hirts with. falls in love with her SIS
ter. and the two plan an elopement. As
the man - leaving by the window,
Bruce sees him, and believes him to be
his wifess loyer.~She Is n devout Catho-
lie while he Is an ATHEIST, and upon tie
shoulders OF FIR. Kelly. who t the wife's
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

little Miami viii present the comedy
playlet "Deception;P Leonard Kane. as
the Dancing Adonis" in n gold frame
setting. presents portraits OF the old
masters attired In beautiful costumes
and introducing old time dancing;
Seymour and Seymour VIII ofer eccen :
tric dancing and singing, Bessie and
Billy Kennedy will present a singing
and talking act; Brown and Lawson
are known az "the dashing colored
couples" Kip and Kippy, ''as the Jug
Eler aud the girl Del-a- Phone Will
offer limitations. and the latest motion
pictures win complete the bill
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
! IN LOCAL PLAYHOUSES -

called "A Tolch OF Nature which In
song and character impersonation Will
take the audience back 10 the dayE'Of
our forefathers and resurrect ~ ass-.
tors famous TO ali az one time, but now
headed by Mr.. O'Brien and Billy Van
and Eddie Maker. Wood Alexander,
Pete Detzel and Major Nowak, aref all
famous funny fellows. The vocaiists
Include Iaek McShane. tenor Wm. "a
Hallett. baritone; Al Fentaine. hassa.
Georgle Hagen. a boy contra tenor
Charles r.. Wheeler. baritone and Wal
ter Lindsay. tenor.a ape of the pror
nounced hits OF the show II said II be
the Exposition Four. quartet OF In
strumentalists, vouaiists. comedians ar a
dancers.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

her first stage appearance In Detroit in
the old Wonderland theater. She was
next heard OF ms the coiored -mammy''
IN "On the gwanee River" a ten
Ifwenty-thirt melcdrama. Then switch
ing TO musical PRODUCTIONS, she was
successfully starred In The Show Girl
~Cominnt rhro. the Rye and Lew
.Fields THE Jolly Bachelors." In the
Natter piece visiting Detroit a season
include Eva Taylor aud company In n
;fnrce-comedy. Just Married. Jack w.
Comfy and Margaret Webb In a musical
absnrdIty entitled "A Stormy Finish: :
Bert Terrell, Dutch. character vocalist:
the Five Moyeatts, ffghtning club Jug
Elers: thu Three Ian gdons. In scream
Ing automobile travesty called "A Might
+, on the Boulevard; Clara lnge dainty
Z acter number. and the Mooreoseope
3 Pathe Weekly big news events via mo-
ton plcturesg = .'-.z--
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
COLuMnIA.

A new spectacular musical extrhva-
ganxa entitled '.The Enchanted For
eat, will be presented In the Columbia.
next week The act, requiring seven
people. is a spectacular creation. In two
scenes. with novel electrical ana me
chanicaI effects "On the Banks of Kill
larney." by Emmet and Emmett. IL saln
10 be a pretty scenic playlet SHOWING
an old abbey on the Lakes or kiilar.
ney; walker and Burreii have muslcai
act. IN which they play reed. brass ana
stringed instruments; Happy jack
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21


musical comedy, The company. will be
seen in a tabloid musical comedy The
musical numbers are said TO be tune
ful and snappy and the act we'll
dressed. Another feature OF headline
prominence on the bill Will be Edouard
Jose, a French character actor. and as
sociate players I'm an English version
OF the dramatic playlet. Father" This
will be Mr.. Joses first visit to Detroit
as a vaudeville entert Amer" An animal
act out OF the ordinary will be Mile.
Chester's CANNES de Luxe In living re-
productions OF famous paintings and
statuary. tncludfng the famous huntin &
group In the TER -gardep., Berlin. The
act Is considered the best OF It's kind
In vaudeville and has been secured by
the Miles management A. great sN-
pense. Ed. Gray, "the tall tale teller.
will contribute a new line or Jokes a nd
stories; josh Dale. the musical eomed
ian, promises some good fun. Charles
Bennington. In his one-legged dancing
speciality. and sthes Milescbpe@ @comedy y
pictures will complete the program.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

Charlea ClIerry, in the English com
1dI spas1ors-By. BY 4. Haddon Sha n !
I1rs viii be presented by Charles
FrohIhan. al next week, IN the Detrolt
oD2ra house -Passers-Byr IL said 70
~ an unusual and cheerful comedy OF
real life and 20 tell an absorbing ano
IfIfcfesting Story Peter Waverton IL
man about town and Is world-weary
Cofnlnf home one night. much earlier
than his usual custom, he finds that his
valet II entertaining Mighty" cab
mar from the stand opposite. AZ nrst
Nerf angry, MaqeFteH ARany decides
that he too Will nave a look At the
passers-by and as his apartment races
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

MIIES.
Tom Linton and his "Jgngle Girls
viii head the Miles bill next week. Mi.
Linton lis "A Weli-knoWn- -cnmtc-npera
comedian aud has played leads In SeN-
eral popular successes. while the dun :
gne Girls" have all had experience ~
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
aARRICK.

eilEOF3rien and hts own minstrel
company VIM make a bid for favor. in
s-the- -6aFffek theateF- ll-HeHtLpreek,
commencing Monday evening While
the time -honored traditions of min
strelsy have been adhered TO by Mr.,
O'Brien. he is said to have elaborated
ron many of it's features and introduced
distinct novelties, including two acts OF
hit- own. One of these, II a burlesaue.
IN two scenes, travesty on military
service called FOLLOWING the Flag" In :
sterpreted gby twelve characters, sinclud-
Ing Mr.. O'Brien az a cpiored general In
the reguIar service. Tie other feature
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

confessoT. Brace attempts 10 place the
blame, Bruce refuses ~ listen 20 rea-
son, and soon Tho once happy fllome ~
- <sTf@ck. In f~f ketisss St,es ~ife ands
her sole comfort This character OF
thp priest IL one Of the strongest In the
play Hnd how mr. finalfy -reOlaims for
the church. the lost soul and brings
about domestic happiness, Is thrllinRiy
unfolded
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

iPiccadIliy there IL ample opportunity.
[Tht capmap. H. brought back and brings
I'm iion8 sSAhiuel Burns. q -noater. TO
while away n gloomy evening. Then
NON es thA third OF the passers-by. She
iha4 been tQund shivering on the door
Ist&b. M tho fog, and whom she ufts
her vekl Peter finds that she is Mar
Ix4|ett Sdnfners. who six years before
had bsen goyerness In the family OF
.hisi halfrslster and for whom he had
tentertaineds the only real anection OF
Ehl8. life, but from whom he had been
IserArated by his sisters intrigue. From
her unwilling lips, Peter learns for the
lnrst time or the existence OF his son
tand from him Margaret learns that he
ifs engaged TO be married TO young
woman OF his own set IL is this young
lady who makes IL possible for things
TO come out properly. Charles Frohman
M said 10 have given 'Rassers-By q
Handsome and elaborate production and
ftoihave provided an exceHent support
Ing company for Mr.. Cherry. IS A
Raymond Hitchcock and large COM
pany presenting tha musical .succnss,
The Red Widow" viii visit the De-
troll opera house, Sept. go for weeks
ienga0emtnt. Mr.. Hitchcock Is a favor
ite entertainer with Detroit theatre
eoers and his present vehicle. The
RedsANidow,v. e. met with popular success
LAST season on. Broadway,
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
FAMILY,

The top-liner OF the Family bill next
week is the Booth trio in cycling act
that promises 10 be one OF the best acts
Of ffts-eharaeter seen on n Detroit 4vau-
devflle stage, The new bill Will mark
the special engagement OF VIII II. We'd
der. Kate Morgan and company, I'm the
screaming comedy, "Billy's Goat"
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21

operatic selections. Johnny sherwood,
as ''rnbeet character. does eccentric
things: Neda aud Quintarouw are billed
as eNtraOrdinarN experts on the rolllng
globe. the campbell PLAYERS featuring
The Detroit times., 1912-09-21
TEMPT.E.

0ecnpyfnR rne spotlight position on
the Temple theater program next week
win be Stella Mayhew and Billee Tay-
lor@ Miss MAYHEM IL one OF the cheer
iesI condolences on the stage and
BilIcensT TaYlor, the other half Of the
tenn II ciever and popular. Five
yekrE=nzxe elapsed since this couple
appeared IN the Temple and. no doubt,
rouBing welcome awaits their reap
pearancc for both are personally we'll
known in this city. Miss Mayhem made
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
DEMOCRATIC SUPERVISOR TAKES
SEAT TODAY.

y II
James Kehoe Ct Hopkinton was
sworn in and assumed the duties Of
supervisor today. Mr.. \ Kehoe was
elected supervisor on the Democratic
ticket at the election in November
1910, but his term Of office did not
begin until the first Of January 1912,
Supervisor Kirkwood holding over a
year. d: 4 II.
Mr.. Kehoe received handsome
majority at the election and is a
man we'll worthy Of the confidence
thus expressed. He is successful
business man and The Democrat pre-:
diets that he WI discharge the duties
OF his office with credit to himself
and satisfaction to the people of
Delaware county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
MRS. ,cHAs. N Nj ! !.

Mrs. Charles Nieman died at her
home In Earlville Saturday at noon
She was In failing. health for the
pas. TWO years and Tor several
months was confined to her bed.
She. was S6 years Of age and Is s':r-
yiyed by her husband, Charles Me
man, one daughter, Alma. s years
old, her mother, Mrs. Chris Bier
baum Of Garnavillo. Iowa, two broth
ers, Henry and Chris Bierbaum OF
Griswold, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs.
Herman Bunker Of Manley, Iowa
The funeral services were held
at the Lutheran church on Tuesday
morning and burial made in Fairyiew
cemetery. Mrs. Nieman was q de-
yout member OF the Lutheran church
ana was held in the highest esteem
by a large circle Of friends who
sympathize with, the family in their
bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
FAN YOUR SEED OARS.

Data have tendency to become
light and chatfy, even in those sections
best adapted to their growth. AS one
goes south this is very pronounced, a
large number OF seemingly good grains
being nothing but huh with no kernel.
Such grains cannot, Of course. grow.
The tanning mill should be in wider
use than now prevails. It Will take
out these chany and understood grains
leaving only the good plump seed. The
tanning mill will also take out large
numbers Of weed seeds, which would
otherwise infest the fields.
BY such thorough cleaning and
grading Of seed an increase in yield
and quality Of grain produced can 10
expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
WILLIAM LAWRENCE BUSHNELL

William l.. BUSHNELL died at the
home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Bushnell in this city on
the West side Thursday, December
rs, 1911. after a prolonged illness
o., tuberculosis.
The deceased was born in Dundee.
Illinois, in 1881, and came to Della
ware county with his parents at the
age OF two years. They first set
tied on a farm in Prairie township
ana afterwards removed. to this
city, where they have since made
their home. He is survived by his
parents, one sister. Mrs. Sadie stiles
Of GAINESVILLE. Iowa., and three broth
ers, Rev. j.. ]. Bushnell. and Archie
ana Earl Bushnell OF this city.
The funeral services were held at
the Blu - home Saturday at 1900
p. M, Annals Of Iowa. : Of
the Presbyterian vn~ this
city officiating. 1nterment was made
in Sand Creek cemetery:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03

The X. Of P. lodge will hold
their regular meeting Monday even.
1 ing. Every member is urged to be
present. Installation of officers and
comforting Of the third degree will
take place at this meeting.
Last Friday evening there was g
small fire in the Mills house occu-
pied by Mrs. Sarah Carr. The fire
was in the back part Of the roof
and was taken care Of by the chem
ical engine. All the fire companies
turned out promptly and were on
hand and ready for work it their
services had been required.
Mrs. Lizzie Lawrence, who has
been in South Dakota for several
months, has returned and is now Wis
iting relatives in Waterloo. She is
expected here in the near future for
visit.
R. r. Mayberry of Cedar Rapids
was in the city on business the
first OF the week. He is the arch.
ttect in charge of the construction Of
the new residence of J. A. Strick-
land and was in consultation Monday
evening with the members Of the
school board in reference to the
proposed addition to the high school,
building,