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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
M'CARTY INJURIES
 HAND IN BOXING
BUT WHITE HOPE WILL BE IN
 SHAPE FOR PALZER JAN. 1.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 2T-Yester- day was one of rest for Al PalZer and Luther McCarty, who battle for the heavyweight championship at Vernon on New Years Day.
 McCarty's layoff was occasioned by q bruised knuckle. Palzer has work cd himself into such perfect fighting a layon necessary. Big Al lolled at his ease in a big automobile for four hours yesterday afternoon while being driven through the foothills to the
 "AI couldn't possibly be in better shape thaR~he is right now" said O'Rourke. when the party returned edge that the work of Friday, Satur- day and Sunday will bring him right down to his fighting point.
 Personally, I don't think the bat tie will go ten rounds, and I do not give McCarty one chance in ten to win
 Down at the Venice training camp in a plaster cast
 a left hook to the head while boxing Young Kaufman,'' explained Manager Billy McCarney. Its just a slight brl1ise, and he will be boxing again Friday afternoon" suspicion by the local followers Of the boxing game. who remember the way McCarney used the "hood'' while train ing his man for Jim Flynn Be Mo Carty's injury real or alleged. it had no effect on the betting, and even money still holds good
 The sale of tickets for the contest opened with rush yesterday morn ing Even Promoter McCarey was surprised at the great demand for tickets
 Never had anything like this since I've been promoting boxing" com mented McCarey.
 McCarey stated that in naming $3s,- 900 as the capacity house he made a mistake in estimating one section. At the prices prevailing Pa1zer and Mo Carty will box to 9. $36. 900 house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Uses of the Plantain.

The plantain is one of those articles of food which are at once cheap and very health giving. Its cultivation is inexpensive. and swampy places are its natural home. Its uses are many. No part of the tree is without it's bene- fit in the economy of life. Its leaves serve the purpose of plates and dishes. The ripe fruit is eaten with relish. The flower. the stem. the green frui-. are all constituents of the vegetable curry. Very fine cloth is manufactur- ed from it's fiber. In Bengal there are about thirty varieties of plantain trees. each one of which has special use. physical, religious or medicinal. Not much skill or science is required in planting the tree. and once it has taken root it dies pretty hard. As manure for fields not very favorable for the growth of other plants and trees the roots and withered leaves of the plantain are almost unsurpassable. It will grow anywhere. and it has been calculated that a modest Hindu family can jog on fairly well on the sale proceeds of the daily yield of a plaintain field covering quite small area
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
YOUNG SHRUGUE
 BEATS ED LEONARD

In a one-sided battle at the Forty fourth Street Sporting club New York, last night, that went seven full rounds and was stopped just as the men met in the centre Of the ring for the eighth session, Young Shugrue of Jersey City gave Eddie Leonard of Philadelphia severe trouncing
 The bout was stopped by order of Charles J. Harvey, Secretary of the State Athletic commission. Harvey realizing that Leonard was all in .phy- sically and in no condition to continue sent word after the seventh round to the seconds of Leonard not to send their man out to box for the eighth round But the order came too late and Leonard, weak and reeIing, re- sponded to the call of the bell for the eighth chapter.
 Valiantly he put up his hands in the position of a boxer when he reached fE1e centre of the ring. When he did this Referee Corbett under orders from Harvey, separated the fighters and assisted Leonard to his corner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
LANGFORD PUTS
 M'vEY OUT IN
 SlASHING FIGHT

Sydney Australia, Dec. 27.-Sam Langford of Boston knocked out Sam McVey of California in the thirteenth round of scheduled twenty round bout here yesterday. The battle was a terrific one from start to finish as McVey. who was, badly beaten, fought game1y to stave off the inevitable knockout.
 The bout was staged at the Rush cutters Bay Stadium, the scene of the Jack Johnson-Tommy Burns bout four years ago today, and was witnessed by an enormous crowd. It was billed as the bout for the co1ored heavy Jack Johnson has been forced to va cate because of his being boycotted by boxing clubs throughout the world. Betting was at even money for the most part, although Langford was a slight favorite in many of the wagers, because of his victory over McVey in their last bout.
 Yesterdays contest was the sixth between the two men, five of them being fought in Australia and one in France. Langford has now won four times with McVey, drawn once, and lost once
 Langford set the pace from the start and barring two or three occas- ions held the upper hand. He pun ished McVey severely, and only the wonderful stamina and gameness of the latter allowed him to stay as long as he did In the opening round making the stomach the target of his attack. In the second and third rounds McVey showed up strongly enough to hold his opponent to an even break, but from this time to the finish it was all Langford. In the tenth round Langford again had his opponent in a bad way, but he man. aged to escape a. knockout From this round to the thirteenth McVey did little more than try to protect himself A right swing to the jaw. following innumerabIe rights and lefts to the head and body, ended the bout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PHILLIPS ASK WAIVERS
 ON SCHULTZ AND DODGE

Philadelphia. Dec 27-Before leaving for Southern Pines, NC, yesterday, Manager Charles Dooin, of the Phillies- announced that he had asked for waiv- CTS on Pitcher Schultz and 1nfielder Dodge Schultz is the big southpaw who created a sensation with the Uni versity of Pennsylvania, team a, couple Of seasons ago. He was farmed out to Buffalo and did great work for George Sta1lings- Last year much was expected of him as a. member of the Quakers, but he was i'll the greater part of the season.
 Dodge is a young third basernan who was tried out a short time toward the end of the season His fielding was sensational, but his hitting was light. It Is believed that Dooin has asked for waivers simply to get line on how rival managers regard the pair. If any club shows a desire to acquire these players Dooin will likely offer them in some sort Of trade involving a. catcher of experience.
 Dooin went to Southern Pines to look up spring training quarters for the team. If this place does not suit the fancy of Red he will scout through the South for suitable quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
All Fortune TsIIsrs.

eYou are accused of swinddng p-e pie on a fortune telling game" said the district attorney. Gan you really read the past?'
 "'No.'
 "Well, I can."
 And he proceeded to read the cua- prit's rather stormy record
 "Can you read the futurer' inquired the judge.
 No"
 "Wen, I can to some extent. At any rate. I can tell you where you'H be for the next, two years. rs."-Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1909-BiH Lang, Australian, knocked out Bob FTtzsimmons, ex-heavyrweig champion, in 12th round in Australia
 19O9-Charley Goldman and Young O'Leary fought 10-round draw at Brooklyn.
 191O-Paddy Flynn defeated Jack CTwin) Sullivan in 12 rounds at Boston.
 1911-CarI Morris, the Oklahoma Giant, outpointed Tom Kennedy in 10 rounds at New York.
 1911-Jim Flynn knocked out Tony Caponi in 2nd round at Salt Lake City Utah.
 1911-AI Palzer knocked out Al Kauf- man in 5th round at New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

Wagner)
 Harry Moves may take Tom Con nery's place as manager of the Hart ford club to succeed Tom Connery, Clarkin out in the colu. Moves is a player who has had a great deal of experience as a player, but whether he will be a success as manager IS som ething else again, as Abe PotaSh n would say. Clarkfn probably thinks he will save 90 few sawbucks by hay ing a player manager.
 Jim Thorpe, the great Carlisle In dian athlete it is reported, will enter the Springfield Training School. He wants to become a physical director after he graduates from Carlisle.
 The Pittsburgh club may sign Three Finger Brown. The Pirates are will ing to pay Brown sthe same salary he received in Chicago last year. That was the hitch that prevented Brown going to Cincinnati. Brown was sent to Louisville by Chicago but a deal can be made with the American As sociation club if the Pirates come to terms with Brown.
 Jimmy Archer, the great Chicago catcher, is demanding $10.ooo a year from the Cub management. He is pulling the old stuff about going into business if he doesn't get his price. What business, James?
 It is said that American League magnates will insist upon a schedule next season which will leave the Yam kees without opposition in their home town on opening day. Last season the Giants played in Brooklyn on the same day the Yankees opened at their park, and the result was a. poor at tendance for the American Leag- uers.
 The Hartford team will play a dou- b1e header in Worcester, Patriots day, April 19. Worcester is recog- nized as the best baseball town of the New England League.
 Zhvszlxo. the Polish grappler, will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Then He Went.

"Ah." remarked Miss Weery, whom Mir Staylate had been boring with old conundrums, that last one reninda me of the best thing going
 whats that?' he asked eageriy.
 "A man who has stayed roO f0tz."-- Catholic Standard aES 1ctssOD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
How She Knew.

Mrs. Shopper How do you like my new oriental rug? Mrs. Hopper tscan- ming the rug criicaliyl-Are you sure it is oriental? Mrs. Shopper-Sure. Why. I stood by just as it was being finished by Turk. or an Armenian. or a Per sian-I don't know which-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
pisrasI,s confdonee.

DisraeIi wrote a letter to his sister D. 1883 in which he said: Heard F1acau- lays best speech. 'Shiel and Charie8 Grant Macaulay admirable. but. be- tween ourselves. could floor them ah- This entres nous (sicJ. was never more confident of anything than that could carry everything before me t1 that house. The time will come"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Above the Averaae.

Mrs. Wayupp-How much sleep do need. doctor? Doctor Well. the aver age person needs about seven hours. Mrs. Wayupp-Then l shall take about fourteen. I consider that l am that Library
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Eucouraaement.

'"That girl has rejected me three times" confided the disconsoiate youth.
 We'll" replied Miss Cayenne, you should feel encouraged. A girl who will listen to three proposals from the same man must think something of m."-Washington Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
JACK TWIN SULLIVAN
 IS DEFEATED BY DAVIS

Buffalo, Dec. 27-Jack CTwin) Sullj- van received a decisive beating last night in the 3rd round of a 10 session affair with George (One RounD Da- wis.
 The veteran of 15 years put up remarkable defense but could not avoid the swings and uppercuts of his opponent. Dave Sullivan, brother of the loser, ended the bout by toss -- a towel into the ring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
strivina to Enlioh+en.

Father said the small boy, "what is facing the fnevitableY"
 Facing the inevitable. my son. is whatSyou are advised to do when a sys- tenn of taxation or business is unsa tis- factory to you. but profitable to some body else."- Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
She That Passed.

She had on thin black silk. with white accentuatfons of some sort. loose and wavy ip the body and dut- ferrous in the skirt. May be her shoes were black and her stockings white. or vice versa, I couldn't swear which. and she was fairly long and fairly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
HARRY NOYES MAY MANAGE
 HARTFORD CLUB NEXT SEASON
Deas Ccsed by Which Tommy Downey Joins
 Baltimore Club

give an exhibition in >e.4 - ..r1 next
 Monday night. That's a fine place to Johnny Dundee. the featherweight, who is matched to box Johnny Kill bane for the featherweight champion
 matched yesterday with Eddie Kelly, the Harlem boy. for a 10 round bout
 in New York next Monday night. This may be (Dundee's last bout in 1 New York before he battles for the title. as 1t is said he will engage in several bouts in other cities before going to the coast.
 Members of the New York State Fair Commission, it was learned today, have passed upon plans for a covered
 fair grounds. It will cost about $3OO,- 900. It is the intention Of the pro 5ectors of the scheme to have every l sporting event and tournament in con
 nection with the National Guards
 work held in the new building. golf. France has formally challenged
 the United States to a match, it was | made known today. President Des- champs of the Golf De Paris Club, has written a letter to Secretary Rob ert c. Watson, of the United States | Golf Assocation, inviting a team of pete on La Boullic links near Paris, | in the tournament following the com
 petition for the British open title. The challenge was acknowledged and i it's probable acceptance indicated. l The deal between the Sacramento
 and Baltimore clubs for Tommy Dow
 ney's services has been closed. The Coast League team has accepted Bal
 timore's offer and Tommy is now
 member of the International League
 outfit He will welcome this change
 as he did not want to go to the coast. | Several American Association and In | terantiona1 League clubs were anxious
 to get the local boy, but Manager
 Dunn of Baltimore made the best of l fer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Correct crees.

You are perfectly right. Bildad. when you say that it is correct for roy alties to wear royal gowns at public functions. but for knight of the bath to wear either bath robe of a knight gown at court would hardly be de wrig- gle.-Judge's Library
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
BARNUM LODGE ELECTS.

P. T. Barnurn lodge, Knights of Pythias, last evening elected the fol- lowing officers: Chancellor commander, G. N. V. Milford; V. C., w. Instone; prelate, P. Burns; master of work, W. c. Baer; keeper of records and seals. ker; master of excheqaer, H. Bales; master r-at-arms, R. Jones; inner guard, J. Harris; outer guard, N. Lee: senior trustees J. Wilde and T. Hands The officers will be installed by District Deputy G. Whitaker and suite of Stamford next Thursday evening.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
CITY DUCK PIN LEAGUE. Giants, 3; Arcade Jrs., 0.
FARMLAND KILLED ON
 RAILROAD NEAR DERBY

Derby, Dec. 27-The man killed while walking the tracks two miles south of here, late yesterday, was identified to- day as Joseph Wajski He was Hun garian employed as a farmland near here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
| ote of Bonea.

SchooImaster Now. Tommy tell me how many bones ther. your body. Tommy Squfbbs Jn- Greds, sir. lad 'errin's fer break fast.-LondOn Comic Cuts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Less Manual Labor.

Lady-You seem to like my pies. Tramp-It's de only one got dis week dat I didn't have to get at wit a can opener Kansas Capital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Not Enough Time

Louise-CIara married her husband to reform him. Julia Did she sue ceed? Louisc-No. He lived only for ty years after the weddfng.-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

A fool hatters himself: the wise nan flatterS the fool.-Bulwer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

1.-the. and when she went by she left a sense of having passed. We didn't see her face at all, but we were both looking after her as she turned the corner.
 ''Do you think.'' said I, 'sshe is a married lady?"
 He considered.
 .sI would not say that. but she did not somehow give the impression of a consistent spinster. did she?"
 Not just that impression, no!-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Sirens and, Sponses.

The origin of the sirens. whose voices charmed men to their death. has been fancifully attributed to a species of great sponge that grows in the Cyre- nian gulf. Sponge fishing is the chief industry of the HTripolitan and Tuni- sian coasts. Through a golden mist that rises when the sun is setting the giant sponges are seen like nymphS seated in the depths of the clear water. Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

give an exhibition in \ete - -4-~.n next Monday night. That's a fine place to send a stranger in this country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
the mirror at the side.

the mirror at the side.
 ..DONTg FOR MOTORCYCLTSTS.
 Don't start on 8 long trip without first filling up the oil and gasoline
 Don't use automobile or any o1d-oi1 for your motorcycle. Use only heavy grade of oil made especially for mo- .torcycfes.
 Don't forget to remove the battery plug when you stop the motor, a short circuit will soon ruin the batteries
 Don't open the cuhos1t in the citys
 Don't ride fast in the city or around sharp curves You may not be able to stop quickly enough. s
 Don't race your motor on the stand it will overheat and ruin 1t.
 Don't forget to strain the gasoline. Dirt and water will cause carbureter trouble.
 Don't ride your motorcycle. If the tires are fiat, it win cut and pinch the inner tube.
 Don't neglect keeping all nuts set up
 Don, t bass a 1notorcyclist whose ma chine has broken down without offer
 Don't forget to oil the chain. It's bearings need oil; occasionally to keep it in good order.
 Don't ride a machine whose belt slips excessively. either shorten 1t or apply some good belt dressing.
 PERPETUALLY- SELF-OILING.
 The following story, illustrative of the dangers of technical terminology, is attributed to one of the branch of flee managers of the Crocker-Wheeler Co.,: Zone of our men sold one of our small motors to the owner of a sweat shop in a large western city about ten years ago. The other day he met the sweatshop owner and asked him how the motor was behaving I hardly ever see it, replied the latter. Tt is upon a shelf in the corner of the room, and I don't bother with it, only to turn it on and off How often do you oil it? inquired the salesman. oil it ? Why, I never oil it. You told me when you sold it to me that the motor was Self-Oflingi's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Where Are Your Laws Made, Mr. Connecticut Voter?

Are they made m the handsome marble building on the hill at Hartfords
 They are PASSED there, but PASSED only. They forned framed by the big corporate interests and by them only Then they turned to the egs lature the Capitol Building and put through. And put through Mr. Voter, regardless of whether you like them not.
 Your interests are the last considered by the corporation lobby, and this lobby controls your law making Don't you think you have about enough of this sort of government? n If you do, there is or1y open to you-to the straight Progressive put power body of MEN-en at whose the directors of the big corporate interests quake in their shoes.
 Don't let yourself be fooled into believing that the corporation monopoly of Connecticut whether the Republ Party the Democratic Party wins next Tuesday Both parties controlled and branch, by the lobby.
 The only party that starts panic in the councils of the lobby is the Progressive Party.
 The lobby don't want Progressives in office. The lobby cannot buy Progressves The lobby cannot ety tell Progressves what laws to pass against the pop ular will lobby going nail against the Progressive ticket.
 Real Proressives in legislature the National Congress and in all state offices that the of government will be in YOUR State Capitol, and where else and that the whose duty is to look after YOUR interests WILL DO SO
 Progressive victory spells the end of the lobby.
 It will put clean into Ofice pledged to listen to voice in and not ignorant Esbosss .
 Your 1awmaking machinery has been made mock Legislation has been bought sold in the ests of the corporations and if YOU have any pride in state government, any pride in your will that great of Progressives at the polls Tuesday and register the stnging rebuke ssgang rule'' that it so we'll deserves.
 If you believe in Theodore Roosevelt-believe rugged honesty his n1npeachabe integrity, his fearless to do RIGHT in the face of all the political bosses in Anericathen you will register vote by making X in the circle at the top of the Progressive chne-a vote for simple political honesty the same kind or straight dealing insist in businessAdv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
EASTON

MT. and Mrs. Fred. B. Silliman are entertaining at their home for few Lays Mrs A. B. Jennings and Miss Anna Moody.
 Mrs. Sarah Dunconb is quite i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Beers, on Sport Hill.
 There was a meeting of the ladies of the Congregational church at the home of Mrs. Henry Osborn in the final expenses of the new piano were defrayed and social time enjoyed.
 John H. Wheeler of Silver Hill Farm has sold his fine pair of Devon oxen to William B. Slater of Sayville, L. I. Mir Slater is the proprietor of the Oakland dairy. He is the owner of one Of the finest up-to-date farms on Long Island. He is a breeder of Hoistein Friesian cattle, and also pro- ducer of high grade bottled milk. MT Slater was entertained at dinner at the home of MT Wheeler on Thurs day.
 Mrs. James Tyler is spending few days as guest of her daughter, Mrs. William Manson, in Bridgeport
 Mrs. Frank Silliman has returned to her home after a visit of several weeks as guest of her sister, Mrs Wilcox, in Hartford.
 Mir and Mrs. William Mitchell of South Britain have returned home af- ter short visit with Mir. and Mrs. J. Walker Sherwood on Sport Hill.
 The dramatic committee of the Grange are rehearsing a eshort play be given at the next regular Grange meeting, Nov. 12-
 Elmer Hall has purchased a new Ford rllna.bout automobile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
KITCHEN CRAFT
MAKING RREAD CRUMBss


 A quick way of making bread crumbs is to put the crumbs from stale loaf into a muslin bag, tie it at the top,- then rub gently between the hands for few minutes. The crumbs will be fine enough for any purpose. LEMON CUSTARDS
 To one and one-half pints of milk add four beaten eggs, one cup of sugar and the juice and rind of one lemon (grated). Pour into buttered pudding dish and set in pan half full of boil ing water Place in oven and bake until firm, or about forty minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
 BAKED PRUNES
 Soak a pound of French prunes, drain them. and put in a covered bak- ing pot with about a cupfu1 of cold water; add a cupful of sugar, half a lemon rind and three cloves. Cover the vessel and bake slowly for three hours. This is a good sweet for the young and delicate, and if whipped cream is added to the prunes when cold the fruit will seem more than ever delicious
 SCRAPINGS POTATOES
 To make new potatoes Scrape easily, put them to soak little while with a small piece of common soda in the water. You will find they scrape and clean beautifully: also the fingers will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02

port that Chief Counsel for Becker, John F. Mcintyre, had deserted his client and would have nothing to do with the preparation of the appeal. He said that Mcintyre would remain as chief counsel and wodld take the lead in preparing the appeal, he said.
 Shay further announced he would go to Sing Sing to consult with Bee ker probably this afternoon.
 District Attorney whitman, 1t is said, has consulted four leading attorneys in the state as to the outcome of the Becker case. It was declared that their opinion was unanimous that Bec- ker need not entertain any great amount of hope of success in the court of appeals. He was not concerned over the report that the four hired thugs from Chicago had reached this city and were laying for him. to s1ay him.