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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
GERMAN COAL MINERS MAY
 QUIT WORK

Berlin, March 6-Because of the fear that the miners are certain to strike and that violence will accompany their walkout, the government today issued an order prohibiting the sale of arms. The situation in the coal districts is very. threatening. The miners are holding meetings today and others will be held tomorrow, at which the question of a general strike will be definitely settled.
 The leaders of tie miners are a unit Tn believing that now is the best time for strike. There is not much of reserve supply of coal on hand and, with the British mines paralyzed and the French operators refusing to ex- port coal it is believed the miners would get their demands within a brief period. The men demand short CT hours, more wages and recognition of the union.
 Every effort is being made to per- suade the men not to strike and the mine owners may make important con- sessions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
WOMEN ELECT
 SINGLE TAX
 MAN MAYOR
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Seattle, Wash, March s.-Returns from 30 precincts at noon, today. in dicate the defeat of the single tax amendments to the city charter at yesterdays election by a big majority. The measures require Q three -fifths vote to carry. . The single taxers conceded their defeat and declared that the multi ciplicity of propositions on the ballot had injured their cause and made 1t difficult to center the interest of the voters on the single tax proposition.
 George c. Cotterill, a single taxer, running on a municipal ownership platform, was elected mayor over Hiram c. Gill. "Open town'' candidate. by about 1.500. The election of Cot terill is regarded as another victory for the women voters.
 The defeat of the single tax amend ments is laid to the bitter fight made against them by property owners and big interests here.
 The Socialist candidate for corpora. ton counsel boiled 24,000 votes ana was barely beaten for the place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
Steamer Bound For This Port
 Crashes Floats

New York, March 6-The steamer Seaboard, bound for Bridgeport, Conn.,, came into collision in the East River last evening with two car floats of the Central Railroad of New Jer- sey and was so badly damaged that she could not proceed to Bridgeport last night.
 The collision occurred shortly after the Seaboard left her dock About thirty feet of her freeboard was rip- ped open above the waterline. A number of passengers aboard the Sea- board were badly frightened at the crash. Several tugs went to the as- sistance of the damaged vessel and lowed her across the river to New town Creek and tied her up to a pier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
WOMEN MAY BE
 TRIED AS FELLOWS
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 ican mind, a different attitude in England justifies militancy. This. in effect, was the opinion of the London suffragette fights given by Mrs. Carl F. Stoddard, local suffrage. leader, today.
 Of course, am not in favor of such practices in America,'' said Mrs. Stoddard, "and they are unnecessary here But I have been given to un- derstand, rioting has accompanied ev- fish movement that rioting there is not looked upon as we judge it here. No American woman could bring her. self to throw stones and destroy pri- vate property but in England. I un- derstand, rioting has accompanied ev- cry important progressive movement. A protest there is said to naturally take the form of demonstration of numbers or force, usually both.
 'I cannot make too strong my ab- horrence for such tactics in this country but I have been given to un- derstand that if WIS an English woman I would be accustomed to talk ing a more tolerant point of view"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
Men s sweaters. splendid quality, new low price.

A few mems sweaters have Jagged. They still here instead of being busy keeping warm Now out they go; if low price has power to make them hustle.
 shaker-knit sweaters mostly gray with few white and navy, about all sizes worth $5,-$375. Heavy all-wool sweaters, gray, all sizes, worth $2- $165.
 Boys sweaters wool worsted, plain colors and good weight mostly gray, but navy and red worth $15O and $2-$1.15 and $1.65.
 Front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
PHYSICIAN IS SUED BY PATIENT FOR $1O.OoO

Alleging that he was permanently disfigured as a result of defective medical attendance, William H. Stan ford. a prominent resident of Stam- ford, appeared before Judge Case and jury in the civil Superior court, tn s morning, to testify in his s1O,OOO suit against Dr. Fritz c. Hyde of Stam- ford.
 Stanford testified that his shoulder was injured and he called upon pr. Hyde for treatment. He said the .phy- sician replaced the dislocation in such a negligent manner that one of the plaintiffs shoulders is now high her than the other.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
.,, ss LOCAL CONCERN TO
 DOUBLE CAPACITY x IN NEW FACTORY

The Bias Narrow Fabric Co.,, now at George and Oak streets, has broken ground for a new four story brick factory at Linen avenue and James street.
 The company expects to double it's present output within a year and work on it's new factory will be rush ed to completion. The company en- blows about 75 hands now, and with in a year expects to have from 125 to 15o hands at work.
 The Bas Narrow Fabric Go supplies the manufacturing trade with trim ming and binding of many sorts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
w. R. HOGAN SUES
 MICHAEL J. O'CONNOR

William R. Hogan, we'll known local sporting man, has brought suit against Michael F. O'Connor, who keeps a saloon at 732 East Main street, for $200 damages. Papers were filed this morning in the court of Common Pleas.
 Hogan said number of articles be- longing to him are now in O'Connor's possession, and O'Connor refuses to give them up. The articles consist of a mat, ropes, ring posts, blocks, pull ing show at Eagles hall New Years day. These articles. are valued at $70.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
CHARLES KELLER ENTERTAINs.

Charles V. Keller, we'll known mu- sician and piano tuner residing OH Howard avenue. was a surprised man last evening. About 3:80 o'clock the brass combination of WoodhulTs or- chestra were doing the German band stunt on his front lawn. He invited his friends and musicians inside and entertained them royalty during the sent, including fourteen musicians from WOodhull's orchestra of which he is a member. After refreshments MT. Keller gave a fine speech and de- clared that he still loved his wife after ten years of married bliss. He received numerous tin gifts, including whistles, basins, wash boilers and an extra large tin pail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
DIED.

BRANT.-Entered into rest, Tuesday, March 5th, 1912, Catherine, widow of Michael Brant.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 437 Connecticut avenue, on Thursday, March 7th, at S:30 am, and from St. Mary's Church, Penn broke street, at a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaefs cemetery. a* HOESS HEIa aE.-In Stratford. March 5th, 1912, George Frederick Hoes- chele, aged 65 years, g months, 27 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Huntington Road, Stratford, on Friday, March 8, at 2:30 p. m.
 -Interment at Lakeview ceme- tery. S6b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
Government
 Rests Its Case Vs. Meat Packers
Especial from United Press.)

(SpeCIaI rom Un1teU FTeSS.
 Chicago, March 6-The government will rest it's case against the million aire meat packers, charged with con- spiracy in restraint of trade, late this afternoon. The attorneys for the ac- cused will immediately move for the dismissal of the complaint on the ground that the allegations have not been proven. Judge Carpenter will take the motion under advisement, but it is believed he will decide the jury should pass on the evidence produced
 Members of the district attorneys staff insisted this afternoon that the case is complete. They said sworn evidence is now in the record showing the packers were parties to conspi~- acy to keep up prices and curtail the supply, organizing "gentlemen's agreement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, March 6, 1912.
Mattings by fast steamer and train from far Japan.
The Weatller-Snow tonight or Thursday: warmer.

Great difference between the old and the way of getting matings from Japan No of the old slow going sailing vessels that took months and months go from port to port Instead nowadays, fast steamers and fast through freight train to whsk them the Pa clfc and then across the continent.
 The change is vastly to advantage of the buyer of mating, too It brings mattngs into service in better condition Long confinement in ships hold often soaked with water did good to any matting Today practi and with far life. Newly imported gathering is ready now. Direct from Japan to the store In attractive patterns and coors in plain in inaid designs By the yard 25 cents roll of 40 yards,-$9.
 Can't tell when China mattngs will arrive. Would not be surprising if in China delayed shipment indc nitey And such thing will scarcity and probably higher price, of all Japanese mating:
 hoe. Waterproof suit-cases, covered with mating, n1rn worth $2-- pl.OU Freak of fortune brought limited lot of tcases acty we've sold in large quantity at $2 to sell at
 $15O, Good light strong frame, covered with mating and lined with lnen bound all around with Kerato protected at by heavy leather buffers, finished with brass catches and lock and leather handle. Thoroughly waterproof and in fact, they may be scrubbed with soap and water to keep them bright and fresh of appearance.
 Light durable, excellent for women to carry-and good value at $2--
 $1.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
LOUIS J. REILLY
 CRITICALLY ILL

Meriden, March 6.-In critical con- dition from appen 1icitis, Louis J. Reil- ly, son of Congressman Reilly, was taken from a Norfolk sanitarium, to- day, to St. Francis hospital, Hartford, to undergo an operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
BEDDING PLEADS NOT GUILTY

New Haven, March 6.-George Bedding pleaded mot guilty" when arraigned, today, in Hamden town court, on the charge of murdering Morris Greenberg. the produce ped dler, Feb. 24.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-06
MONEY IN BOOKS

or a
  
  "A NJ P M five and sixth until P.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
BY Ed. W. Smith.

IF you would be in sporting
fashion you had better get
yourself a white hope and
start singing his praises.
The fight fan who isn't boosting
some big fellow seems mighty
lonesome these days.
Perhaps this is one of the re-
suits Of the matching Of Jim Flynn
with Jack johnson. or 1t may have
been brought about by the arrival
of spring, or these may be some
other cause for it, but the fact re-
mains that not only the woods but
the plains and the prairies seem
to be filled with the big fellows
who aspire to attain place Of
prominence In the f1stic world
About the best looking of the lot
that we have seen is John Young
the powerful Western man who is
being handled by Sig Hart, whose
companion piece in the stable was
Luther Mccarthy, matched to box
Carl Morris in Springfield, Mo-, to-
morrow.
In Burlington, Wis, the other
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
FROM RINGSIDE

Eddie Murphy will be seen in action
near Chicago before very long, as pro-
meters are trying to arrange match be-
tween Murphy and either Matt Wells or
owen Moran
Young Erne has signed to box Jack
Redmond six rounds in Philadelphia
May 10.
Billy Griffith has practically signed up
to meet Ray Bronson in the near future.
Eastern fight fans are clamoring for a
Mcfarland Wolgast bout in New York,
Yet they say Mcfarland should be all
lowed to make 135 pounds rngside. They
that Wolgast won the championship at
1873 pounds
Jack Johnson is doing light road work
July fight with Jim Flynn,
Johnny Coulon is training hard for his
bout with Young Sosburg in Brooklyn
May s.
In New York tonight Frank Klaus
meets Jack Dillon. II will be over the
ten-round route.
A bill will be introduced in the Massa-
chusetts legislature at the next meeting,
which II passed will allow ten and twelve
round boxing matches to be held In that
state.
Jimmy Murphy the newsboy champion
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
You're Not in Sporting Fashion If You Haven't One
HOPES, HOPES EVERYWHERE! ARE They ANY GOOD?

evening they flashed one His name
is Ned Carpenter. and he is under
the management of H w. Lawton,
of that place. who has been ham
ding him for some time. Carpen-
ter's first real battle was against
Jumbo Wells. the light heavyl
weight from New York, who sub
bed for Klondike, the Chicago col
ored heavy. Carpenter tore into
Wells with such excellent effect
that Referee Lavine stopped the
battle in the sixth round and gave
him the verdict Wells was hang
ing on and fouling whenever he
could and never had a chance with
the strapping Badger boy.
Carpenter stands over six feet in
height and weighs 1872 pounds.
Cincy Man a Giant.
John Sincoe. a well known ath-
letic trainer. is handling the for
tunes Of Joe Walls, a Cincinnati
boy who comes from New Weston,
Drake county. Ohio. Joe stands
six feet nine inches and weighs
200 pounds. He is twenty eight
years old. Joe, it is claimed, can
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

handle himself surprisingly well for
a chap of such enormous size Not
only that but he has three broth
ers. Vent, Fred and John. all of
whom are over six feet and aver
age in weigh 900 pounds
Sincoe has Walls in active train
ing now and expects to spring him
soon.
Carl Hagnestad, 9S41 Lyons ave
nue., Chicago, claims to have the
real article in the way Of big
fellow. but he doesn't give us his
name. He says he will match him
with any of them.
And along comes Joe Simpson.
the East Chicago promoter with a
pair of them. They are members
of the Crown A. A. Frank Ryan and
Omar Welsh. Ryan stands six
feet two and scales 21o. He is to
take on John Young at Fort Wayne
before very long. Ryan has been
training nicely, and the Crown boys
say they will bet on him If Sig
Hart will back his man
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
FODDER FOR FANS

Brown Keene had a corner on the prizes
offered by Springfield merchants to play
ers for batting feats in the opening game.
For spar sing the oval over the fence
Keene received two or three fancy vests.
S. worth of dental work 81 worth Of
laundry, a box of stationery and a Sl.oO
shirt.
The big league teams that are making
the loudest noise this year are largely
made up of youngsters. This doesn't
necessarily prove, however, that all teams
should he made mp Of youngsters
Or. George r. Howard. professor of po-
litical science and sociology at the Uni
versity of Nebraska, denounced organized
roofing particularly during intercol-
legiate games.
singular example of mental perversion, an
absurd and immoral custom From every
aspect it is bad It robs the athlete of
his due need of honest praise Morally It
is on the level with the Jimmy and the
"toe hold, the stuffed ballot box or the
campaign canard.
The Brooklyn club this year is wearing
suits not dissimilar to those so popular at
Sing Sing. New York's popular penal re-
sort.
Downey is manager and captain of the
Phillies when Doom Is absent.
Petersburg, of the Virginia league, has
grabbed Morganroth and Abels from
Newark.
The St Louis Browns made an awful
deal when the grabbed Stovall. He is
batting 400.
RED" Campbell, University of Michi-
gan graduate. is making good with Sioux
City.
Since Connie Mack has announced that
his present team will keep going at top
speed for FIVE years, much interest is
being taken in the 1917 season.
In one of the Washington New York
games Germany Schaefer bounded one off
the bull sign, netting 90 hard, iron men
thereby
Lush, MontreaTs manager, suspended
Gandil for smoking cigarettes after being
ordered not to do so
Frank Bowerman is managing the Lon
don Canada. team Thump. It's the bot
tom,
With Bob Groom getting good in his old
age and with Walter Johnson always good
the Washington team will not be the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
MARTY PHELAN CANNED:
MAY GO TO N. Y. LEAGUE

Martin Phelan, first base candidate, has
been given his unconditional release by
Manager Hemphill.
Phean made the mistake of reporting
too late to have any chance of beating
Earl Sykes out of his Job More than
that he has shown no especial class.
When the local club tried to get rid of
him they found that nobody wanted him
and rather than carry him longer they
decided to let him out cold, which they
have done.
The ex-M Macon first baseman is angling
for job in the New York State league.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
FREE BASEBALL LESSON
GIVEN WITH EACH GAME

GUTHRIE, OKLA, May believing
that increased knowledge Of baseball will
result in Increased attendance at the
games, the Guthrie club of the Oklahoma
State league has devised unique scheme.
Instructors In baseball will be present at
all games to explain to any one the fine
points of the game. The instructors win
include both men and women
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
WILL QUALIFY SATURDAY
FOR A. |. DUNN TROPHY

The golfers get away tomorrow on the
Atlanta Athletic club course at East Lake
for the Albert L. Dunn trophy This is
to be played for from scatch and must be
won twice to become the property of the
winner The qualifying round will be
played tomorrow, the first and second
rounds May u and the third round May
IS. The finals will be played May 10.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

is in receipt of an offer for bout In Co.
lumbus.
Jim Flynn is anxious to annex some
young blood to his training camp. He is
trying to secure the services of Packey
Mcfarland While Packey is a light
weight his clever boxing would be big
help to Flynn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
"YOUNG" ERNIE MATCHED
FOR GO WITH MCFARLAND

PHILADELPHIA. PA, May 3.-Packey
Mcfarland, the Chicago lightweight pu
gilist, has been matched to box Young
Erne of this city. on May 10 The bout
will take place here and both men must
weigh in at 1873 pounds at 5 p m. Of that
day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

ultimate cinch this year that it usually
has.
The Cubs have chromatic pitching
COMMUNICATIONS. White and Laven
der
Joe Gardner of the Dallas club, has re-
vived old time Texas league days by as
saulting an jumps
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
MAXWELL, EX-CRACKER,
SOLD TO TORONTO CLUB

TORONTO, ONT, May 3.-The Toronto
club has closed with the New York Ma
tionals for the purchase of Pitcher Bert
Maxwell, who will join the team here on
Monday. 1t was an outright purchase.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
OrHER CANNES YEsTEPpAN

Georgia 2 \ G A and NJ 0.
NORTH Carolina 8. Il p l.
Pennsylvania 5. Virginia 4.
Tech 8, Auburn
Marist 4. Stone Mountain 3
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
standInn AZ tha CIuhs


New York II. Philadelphia g.
Detroit /, st. Louis 0
Chicago 8, Cleveland l.
Boston 6, Washington 8
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
THE BASEBALL CARD
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Games Today

Games Today.
Atlanta in Chattanooga
New Orleans in Birmingham.
Mobile in Montgomery.
Memphis in Nashville.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Standing Of the Clubs


st. Paul s. Indianapolis 4
Toledo 3, Kansas City
Louisville g. Minneapolis 2.
Columbus s, Milwaukee /
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
STANDING Of the cIubs
Yesterdays Results.

New York 6, Philadelphia
Boston II, Brooklyn {.
Cincinnati 10, St Louis 0.
Fittsburg s, Chica 60 O.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
standlna Of the cIuba.
Yesterd avs Results.

Pittsburg 8, Cleveland s.
Cincinnati S Chicago 5
Reading s, New York ?
Richmond s, Washington 2.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Games Today.
Cleveland in Chicago
ST. Louis in Detroit
Boston in Washington.
New York in Philadelphia.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Games Today

Brooklyn in Boston.
Philadelphia in New York.
Chicago in Pittsburg
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
SOUTH ATLANTIC.
STANDING Of the Clubs
Yesterdays Results

Jacksonville I, Macon 0.
Savannah 8, Columbia 2.
Albany S, Columbus 2.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION.

Greensboro in Spartanburg
Charlotte in Winston Salem
Greenville in Anderson.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

Greens boro s, Spartanburg 8.
Anderson II, Greenville /
Winston Salem 4, Charlotte /
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

1dHcs Quay.
Columbus in Milwaukee
Indianapolis in St Paul
Louisville in Minneapolis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Yesterdays Results.

Lynchhurg I, DanVlIIe )
Petersburg :, Roanoke
Newport News 2. Norfolk l.
Portsmouth 10, Richmond I
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

Yesterdays Results.
Selma 4. Bessemer !.
Huntsville 4, Rome 3
Gadsden s. Admission 4
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Games Today.
Toronto in Baltimore
Newark in Jersey City

Yesterdays Results.
Baltimore is, Toronto 3.
Buffalo 5, Providence 2
Jersey City 6, Montreal 4
Rochester I, Newark A.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03

HEASTERN LEAGUE.
Games Today.
Rome in Huntsville
Bessemer in Selma
Admission in Gadsden
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Games Today
VIRGINIA LE-GUE.


Games Today,
Newport News IN Norfolk
Danville IN Lynchburg.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Standing of the Clubs.

Yesterdays Results.
Atlanta s, Chattanooga ?.
Montgomery s. Mobile 2.
Nashville s, Memphis 3,
Birmingham s, New Orleans 4.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-31
ARREST SOCIALIST
STREET SPEAKERS
<National News Association

RNdtIoIlai 1Ne"s AssocIHtIoH5
CHICAGO, July 31.-Four Socialist
speakers who addressed street meet
ings last night are held today to ans
wer charges of holding such meetings
without license. The arrests were
made under an order by the chief of
police telling commanding officers to
use their discretion in making arrests
under the ordinance. The speakers are
asserted to have made statements in
citing the crowd against the present
city administration and the police.
The arrests follow disturbance
Sunday night in which 5000 men at
tempted to prevent an arrest. The
men had been listening to a Socialist
speaker who denounced the police.