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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
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.t By Wagner9
 Pop Foster is the first Connecticut league player to make 100 hits. The New Haven slugger reached the mark last Wednesday,. Lefty High of Hart ford came thfough with the century later in the week Benny Kauff of Hartford is leading the league in bat ting with Chief Snyder of the Me chanics second.
 Batting averages of former .Connec- ticut leaguers now in the Amerlcan ca association show that Jimmy Q, ,Rourke of this city is hitting .276. Other clouters are: Rossman, Minneapolis.
 1885; Bronkie, Toledo .2S7; Altizer, Minneapolis, .285.
 Benny Kauff furnished thrill for the crowd at Sea Breeze yesterday by bases were full at the time and Ben ny was half way home when Barron finished his windup. Even at that Kauff might have been out if Bridges held the ball.
 Lefty High, the crack outfielder who has been sold to Detroit, started the cheering in the third when he ran back and pulled down Spratt's liner with one hand High started with the crack of the bat and as the ball sail ed over his head Lefty reached up and speared it.
 Harry Quinn isn't feeling very spry these days. Since the fatal days when he presented Tom Crook and Red Fisher with boxes of Nugget cigars for making home runs. Harry has been talking of taking vacation until the baseball season is over.
 President O'Rourke went to Spring field today to see. the. Genest benefit game. Bob Stow and Eddie Bridges of the Mechanics took part in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
CHIEF SNYDER
 AND ED BRIDGES
 LEAD IN BAT TING

The batting averages of the Me- cf1anics received a severe kick in the slats last week. Chief Snyder and Eddie Bridges are now the only play CTS in the 300 class, although Tom Crook and Jack Spratt- are within striking distance. Buck Venable had a good week and jumped from .239 to .25T Red Fisher and Bob Stow dropped away although Stow showed signs of activity in the last three games. These averages include yes ferday's game and will differ from ether published averages. The rec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

shut out the Reds and held them to five hits. On August he started against the Pirates, pitched four inn ings and held the opposition to four hits in that time. Errors behind him accounted for the hostile scoring and he was doing his part all right until man was put in to hit for him. His pitching was good enough to win. His next game was August 10, when he he held the Cardinals to five hits and beat them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
PoLI's

Commencing this afternoon the Poll Players will be seen in one of the snappiest of American comedies, The Conmuters.'' It was written by James whose ability to make fun and laugh ter, the donineering spirit in all his plays. has made him world-famous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
BILL SWEENEY AND ZIMMERMAN
 TIIEDTIN HITTING

Bill Sweeney of the Boston Ma tionals has worked himself up to a tie with Heinie 4szinfmerman of the Chicago Cubs for the leadership of the National League. They are each hitting for .37O. Ty Cobb is leading the American Leaguers with Iris Speaker close behind. The averages, of the headliners:
 NATIONAL LEAGUE.
 Sweeney, Boston, ..S70 Zimmerman, Chicago, ........... .37O Meyers, New York. ............ 3a2 l.. Doyle, New York, ....... $50 Donlin, Pittsburgh, ............. 1850 Konetchy, St. Douis, .............Y 343 Marsans, Cincinnati, .............. .242 sLobert, Philadelphia, ....... 342 Huggins, St. Louis, .............. .339 Daubert, Brooklyn, ..............32 .329 Wheat, Brooklyn, .............. 1928 Magee, Philadelphia, ........ 321 Merkle, New York, ............... .319 Wagner, Pittsburgh, .....!......... .31S Paskert, Philadelphia, ........... .31S Byrne. Pittsburgh, ................. .311 Kling, Boston, ...............,..... BOA Evers, Chicago, .................... 1903
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Cobb, Detroit, .................... .424 Speaker, Boston, ............ .397 Jackson, Cleveland, ............... .S79 F. Baker; Athletics, ...............z 1852 McInnes Athletics; ................ .340 lB Collins, Athletics, ............. 339 Jones, Detroit, ............... ....... .337 l l.. Gardner, Boston, ,...............i .330 | Gandil, Washington, ............... .32O Lajoie, Cleveland, .................. .320 | Athletics, ................. 1920 | Griggs, Cleveland, .................t.31 .318 | MoeIler, Washington, ............ .317 Turner, Clevelands ................. .315 Crawford, Detroit, ............... 1909 NTuan Waghington,an.... 1908 Pratt, St. Louis, ................... 1902 Stahl Boston, ...................... .297 Easterly, Cleveland, -. ..296 Daniels, New York ........... 2 .291 Simmons, New York, .............. .29O Bodie, Chicago, .................. .289 J. Collins, Chicago, ................ .288
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Stovall of the Browns had seven as- sists at first base in a recent game.
 Wolverton makes hits so often bat- ting in a pinch that the substitutes keep in condition running for him.
 Mike Don1in is batting 1884 for the Pirates, which is just S9 points better than the best hitter in the. Giant out field is doing.
 Pitchers are putting the ball over for Sheekard of the Cubs more this season, and he isn't enjoying as many strolls to first base as he did last year.
 Meyers and Doyle. are. having their usual neck and neck race with the slapstick. There is seldom over ten points difference between them
 Although La Porte has been doing we'll enough, the Washingtons as team have not been doing well since Griffith removed Morgan from second base.
 Rube Merchant, young Virginia twirler, has pitched two no hit. games this season in the AppaIchian Leae1le that in his company this Merchant evidenty has the goods
 Three times this season Bill Swee ney has made five hits in one game Opposing pitchers when such feats were accomplished were Knetzer- Fucker, Harmonic -Geyer- Willis -Sallee, and Benton.
 A pitcher such as Johnson or Wood ought to be a. tremendous asset in a | worlds series, especially the former with his great effectiveness and sra- nina In a. seven game series he could 1 go in every other gama.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
AS WELL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WELL and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

"Bafted TOT BafYOn m nlnth. Hartford 6001 o 0 0 o Iii Bridgeport 01 0sO 0 0 10 C. 2-
 Two base hit, Russell. Three base hits, venable, Fisher. Home run,
 Kauff. Hits off Gibbs in 2-3 inn ings; Barron in Ia innings; Will son 8 fin inning; LundgTen in 8 innings. Sacrifice hits Gardella, Moves, Baker. Stole bases, Warmer, 3, Kauff
 High, Little, Snyder. Double plays, Barron. Stow and Crooks. Left on
 bases. Bridgeport 8. Hartford 3. First
 base on balls. Gibbs ?. Barron B. Will
 son 2. Lundgren B. First base on err TOTS, Bridgeport 1, Hartford 1. Struck out Lundgren 3, Wilson ?, Barron A. Wild pitches, Barron 1. Time 2:09. Umpire Held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12
IN MAJOR LEAGUES

Stovall of the Browns had seven S. sists at first base in recent game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Farnss sVss.s Ads. osns word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Johnny Lower Twas in good form yesterday and Water bury beat Ho1- yoke by ? to o. Ehman worked for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Although La Porte has been doing we'll enough, the Washingtons as team have not been doing we'll since Griffith removed Morgan from second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Meyers and Doyle. are. having their usual neck and neck race with the slapstick. There is seldom over ten points difference between them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

The Tanks showing punk form in the field, lost their fourth straight game to Cleveland, 8 to 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-12

Pitchers are putting the ball over for Sheekard of the Cubs more this season, and he isn't enjoying as many strolls to first base as he did last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Eastern Merchant
Greatly Impressed
With Omaha Spirit

II am agreeably surprised in Omaha a.
4 city, finding It in every way better
than my expectations" declared Irvine
stern, who is associated with his father
n the big Stern Bros dry goods estab'
ishment in New York, and who, with
Mrs Stern. formerly Miss Ruth Brandels
IS visiting In Omaha. --.,.. ...
II am strongly impressed with the
beauty of Omaha, in its public buildings
and business blocks and private resi-
dences. and the activity manifested on
all sides. was at the theater last might
and win say that l have never seen in
New York a finer audience or better
dressed. / have been going through Mr..
3randeis' stores and believe they will
rank with any.in cities much larger. They
have a relatively much more ample
ground floor space. which has many adj
antages. than have we in our big estab-
shments in New York.
II only wish I had arranged 10 stay
longer and become more intimately &C.
luainted with the city and people, but !
shall surely return to Omaha at the ear
lest opportunity"
Mr.. and Mrs. Stern leave tonight for
their home and early next month are to
take their trip abroad. as a deferred we'd
ding journey. This Is Mr.. Sterns first
visit west OF the Alleghenies.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Florence Protests
It's Mail Service

mass meeting Of the citizens Of Flor
nee has been called for next Tuesday
night to protest against the poor mai!
s.ce that town is receiving. AT
tsent the morning mall is supposed to
axe Omaha at 6 O'Clock and all Omaha
ASpapers come upon this train. Mon
~ the train did not get to Florence un-
I'll after 10 O'Clock. and this morning II
d, after O'Clock. consequently many
.u forced to do without their morning
spers. Three days last week the
ain was from one to four hours
ATE The afternoon train three times
last week was cancelled entirely. the
alb being held over until the next day.
Inc people of Florence feel there is no
excuse for this as the train in made up
~ Omaha and nothing should prevent
lie train from making the five miles In
han four hours.
he citizens Of Florence are OF the
Mon that II the mail was delivered by
ireot car. which now goes as far as
rhirtleth and Fort streets. or about
lfie-half mile from Florence. they would
rot be forced to do without theilr mail in
he morning and the patrons Of the rural
outes would not have to wait twenty
four hours for late mall.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Try This Home Made
Cough Remedy

1ozozozOzOEOzC

Mix one pine Of graduated sugar with
u pint of warm water. and stir for 9
minutes Put 2 ~ ounces OF Pinex Cfifty
cents WORTH in pint bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup. Take a teaspoonfuI
every one two or three hours.
You will find that this simple remedy
takes hold Of cough more quickly than
anything else you ever used. Usually
ends a deep seated cough inside Of "a
hours. Splendid. too, for whooping
cough, Group, chest pains. bronchitis and
other throat trodbieS IL stiu ulates the
appetite and Is slightly laxitive, which
helps end a cough
This recipe makes more and better
cough syrup than you could buy ready
made for s2so. Il keeps perfectly and
tastes pleasantly.
Pinex Is the most valuable concen-
trated compound Of Norway white pine
extract. and Is rich in guaiacol and all
the natural pine elements which are so
healing 10 the membranes. Other prep
arafions viii not work in this formula
This plan Of making cough syrup with
Pinex aud sugar syrup COR strained
honey has proven 50 POPULAR through
out the United States and Canada that
u Is often Initiated. But the old, sue
cessful formula has never been equalei.
A guaranty OF absolute satisfaction.
OF money promptly refunded. goes with
this recipe Your druggist has Pinex or
will get Il for you. II not, send to The
PInex Co. IT Wayne, Ind
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

rested last summer on charge Of grand
larceny, but his wife with pleadings
managed to have the charge reduced to
petty larceny.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
WELL KNOWN MAGAZINE
PUBLISHER GIVES FACTS
q. h. Kellogg Tells of Remedy that
Caused Surprising Results.
WAS THOROUGHLY BENEFITED
New Discovery Acts Like True Spe-
cific and Gives Permanent Re-
lief In stubborn Cases of
Nervous Debility.

Mr.. II. II. Kellogg. a well-known
magazine publisher Of Kansas City, Mo-,
now located at Rome hotel, this city.
connection with ''Tona Vita" the new
tonic that is producing surprising re-
suits In Omaha.
Mr.. kellogg said: IT have been In a
half sick. run down condition for a long
time. I had no appetite and was very
nervous. 1 could not sleep or get rest In
any manner. / would awaken in the
morning as tired and worn out as when
retired. I have tried various remedies,
but without results
After coming 10 Omaha I heard Of
the good this new tonic. Tona Vita was
doing. and decided to give 1t q trial.
saw immediate results ] now feel better
than for years. can eat and sleep well
and my nervousness has disappeared.
have been thoroughly benefited and think
Il is remarkable to have gotten back my
health"
The troubles complained OF by Mr..
kellogg were among the characteristic
symptoms Of nervous debility. say the
specialists who are here introducing the
tonic. "Tona Vita"
There are hundreds in Omaha who are
doubtless suffering from debility" con-
tinued one OF the specialists, ',and It is
common in all large cities where IL is
produced by the strain Of modern life.
Too much hastily eaten food and the
burden OF work and responsibility causes
a state of nervousness which, IL allowed
to m. ultimately undermines the char
acteristic properties Of the organic body
and produces debility.
Imperfect digestion, unsound sleep,
stomach and bowel trouble. poor circula-
tion. cold feet, loss OF energy and ambi-
tion, depression OF spirits and headaches
are common symptoms of debility"
''Tona Vita" will give permanent re-
lief in all cases Of this character. We
have a preparation that will stand the
test. II 1t is not found as represented
money will be refunded at Brandeis Drug
Department. Sixteenth and Douglas
streets, south side. main floor. where we
can be found for a limited time. between
the hours of a. m. and>s p. m.
Our preparation acts like true specific
in all cases of debility. repairing all or
ganlc weakness, whether man OF woman.
and proving a lasting source of benefit
and relief. When buoyant spirits return
and depression gives away to cheerful
ness 1t Is hard to recognize some to the
former sufferers.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Plans Under Way
for Cement Show

Cooperation with the officers Of the
Nebraska Cement Users association to
lake the Midwest Cement show a big
-aocess vas promised b. the Douglas
ounty Cement Users association at a
meeting yesteday morning. Secretary Pc
ter Palmer OF the Nebraska association
was present
The following committee was appointed
to assist in selling space and making ar
ranzements for the state convention: w.
J. Peterson, Frank Whipperman. E. b.
Hopper AID S. Larsen. the latter Of South
Omaha The show viii be held In the
Auditorium February to IL
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
ERNEST STUNT dies In WEST
Former Omaha Councilman an
Prominent in Public Affairs.
HE LIVED HERE SINCE 49,
In the SOS He Collaborated with
Judge briggs in Securing Bill
Making 1t Possible to
Bill Niaductx.

Ernest STUNT, former councilman and
for many years prominent In Omaha pub
lie life, died at o clock Monday evening
in Los Angeles, where he had been So
journing since last November for the bene-
fit Of his health. Word announcing his
death was received this morning by his
niece. Mrs. ]. E. Simpson. The body
will be returned here for burial. accom-
panied by Mrs. STUNT, who was with
him in the west.
Mr.. STUNT was one Of the older settlers
Of Omaha. A hardy. thrifty, broad
minded German. he was always at the
fore front of affairs. He was born in
Germany on June 30, 1913 He served APP
premiership as a wagon maker In the
Fatherland. and when a lad Of IS years
he came to this country, first settling in
Milwaukee.
In 1856 he came to Omaha, and secured
employment of General Meyers, chief
quartermaster. Department Of the Platte.
working at his trade. He continued in
the service until 1873. when he engaged
in the business Of contracting, forming
partnership with Gus Hummel. under
the firm name OF STUNT & Hummel. They
engaged in the grading business and
prospered. In 1890 he erected the Union
hotel at Eleventh and Mason streets,
selling out and leasing the building in 1901.
Father of viaducts.
In the legislative sessions Of 1852 and
1854 he elaborated with Judge Clinton
Briggs in securing the passage Of the
bills which enabled the city to construct
viaducts over the railroad tracks. He
was a leader In the fight to enjoin the
state auditor from delivering the $4,000
bonds voted by the city for constructing
union station. Mr.. STUNT was elected
in 1896 to the city council, where he was
quite active and made a good record.
Industry. frugality and an abiding
faith in omaha's future are qualities
which worked for Mr.. STUNTS success in
Omaha. As early as 1878 he had acquired
property which In later years proved the
excellence of his judgment A few years
ago he moved to handsome home al les
South Thirteenth avenue. where he lived
in that comfort which invariably comes
to those who live wisely. until overcome
By a general breakdown.
Soon after coming TO Omaha he was
united in marriage with Miss Maria Mat
son, who had but recently come from
denmark. The wedding occurred on Feb
ruary 10, 1850. Besides the widow. the fol-
lowing children survive: Mrs. l.. l..
Kneaie. Los Angeles; DIR. A. Il. STUNT.
Spokane: Clinton B. STUNT. Spokane; Mrs
George Potter. Shelby, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Gritty Ice Worker
May Lose Fingers

With all the fingers on both hands
frozen John Schneider Of oskaloOsa. la.
has been wandering the streets OF Omaha
for almost a week without medical at
tention. and his hands are now In such a
condition that II is possible his fingers
may have to be amputated.
Schneider came TO Omaha a week agl
Monoay and secured job on the ice Last
Thursday. when tint temperature dropped
to q degrees below zero. Schneider in
sisted upon going to work. despite the
warnings of his employers. He worked
almost all day, until the pain forced lin
to stop. As he had but little money he
slept in barns and at the city jail Monday
he came to the station anu asked for
medical aid. His hands were treated. but
they are in a serious condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Remedy Made from Garden
Sage and Sulphur Restores
Color TO Gray Hair,

A feeling of sadness accompanies the
discovery Of the first gray hairs. which.
unfortunately. are looked upon as her
aids Of advancing age Gray hairs.
however. are not always an indication
of advancing age. for many people have
gray hairs quite early in life. OF course.
It is unnatural. and indicates that there
Is something wrong with the Individual
and that Nature needs assistance In cor
rscting the trouble The same Is true
Of hair that is constantly falling out and
become thinner every day. II every
thing IL right with Nature. the hair.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
CRAY HAIRS QUICKLY bAN|sRED;
DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR STOPPED

even IN comparatively elderly peopiA
should be long. thick and glossy. with
out even a streak Of grey.
The ideal assistant to Nature in re-
storing and preserving the hair is
wyeths sage and sulphur Hair REM
edy. clean and wholesome dressing for
daily use. 1t not only removes dand-
ruff, but strengthens weak. thin and
falling hair and promotes its growth a
few applications will restore faded or
gray hair to its natural color.
Get a bottle today and let It do for
you what 1t has done for thousands Of
others
This preparation Is offered TO the
public at fifty cents q bottle. and Is
recommended and sold by all druggists
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co, Cor.
18th and Dodge. Cor. 18th and Harvey.
Cor. 24th and Farnam, 2o7-s No. 18th
St, Loyal Hotel
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
~ DIR. LEWIS BAxrR.

disease rheumatism. Purchase drains Of iodids
Of potat1lum, oae-hslf ounce Of wine Of COT
ehieum: drains q sodium aaiieylaie; ] on. comp.
oss Of syrup Of sGrAparllA. Thla hiss cured
Thousands and am sur. u win cure you
s'aiusieian'' aak.. 'scan you tell me how to
overcome a bronchial trouble. which mAnifests
itself after singing. By a tickling In the throat.
hoarpensAs and slight eoaehr'
Answer Obtain a bottle Of cssenee msntho-
lASene and use Il pure. o. make into a cough
syrup BY mixing With ordinary graduated sugar
syrup or honey. Directions for Use and how b
make accompany the package. Il makes q full
pint Of effective pleasant cough Ryrup and ourca
All throat and bronchial trouble.
Mrs q. n" writes; II suffer a greA deal
with stomach disorders. Heavy feeling after eat
Ing heart palpitAtion. wind ard gas on stom-
anh, etc Am restless aud irritable Afraid 10
eat hearty meal. Sometimes great pain. fesr
appendicitis"
Answer, The neglect Of constipation and indl-
Eeetion Ia tho most frequent CAUSE OF appendicita
u Is better TO prevent than 10 cure By oper-
alton. I advise that you obtsln tablets triopep-
tine and take according 10 directions accompany
ING sealed carton They are pink. white and blus
70 Be- tAksn morning noon and night. respectively.
think many eases Of appendicitis could BE- pro-
vented BY using tri.psp,ns Intslliseatly.
Mrs C. C." writes; ''Can you prescribe
tonic for one who Is sieepess nervous. hystsricai
thin and getting thinner. Have little appetite
SUI Fhi NNsRNAa Aaf SUI MAN
Answer; The following II used for several weeds
will gradually restore and strengthen your nsr-
vous system; Compound syrup Of hypophesphites.
ots tlneiure eadomene. 1 inat cardamonl.
MiS, shake we'll and take 4 teaspoonful before
each meal
Miss C X" writes: II am burdensd vim
too much fat and would like safe treatment
prescribed
Answer: I would not recommend the ordinary
tablets and pills for obesity. but here / "A quick
acting formula that aeeomplishes big fat reduce
lions and never causes IN feeling. Aromatic
elixir s ozx-, glyeol aToolene I on. shake well In
a bottle and taks q teas1oonful after each meal
for three days. Double the dose thereafter. con-
tinue several weeks or months the case may
require
Poor n" writes: Ny health Is very poor
on account Of a long-standihg constipation. I
have TO use pills something all the tins. Can
you prescribe something to take that Will cure
hronle constipation"
knfWer; Constipation Is probably the cause Of
r1are illness than any other thing Most remedies
ny relieve the trouble ard never cure. I al
anyS prescribe thFee-grain Eulpherb mot sulphur
tshi-tsi, and have found them most reliable and
gradually curative. They act pleasantly and tone
the bowels and liver. while purifying the blood