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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
TY COBB,s GREATEST
 OF BALL PLAYERS
(Continued from Yesterday.)

(Continued from Yesterday.)
 Ty Cobb was only eighteen when he first donned the uni- form of the Detroit Tigers He had commenced the year 1905 with Augusta, although the had offered to sell him to Charleston for fifty dolIors. The Charleston management, it is said, offered to pay thirty dol lars for Ty. but considered fifty excessive, so the deal fell through. The Cobb market was bullish, however. and a year the youngster. The Augusta club immediately accepted the proposition, and Ty was shipped to Detroit forthwith. He had been leading the South Atlantic circuit in hitting and base-run- ming, and his loss was sorely fetI by Augusta, but, then, $7OO time, the Charleston magnate who had refused to pay $50 for Ty only a short time before was busfIy engaged in kicking him. self. During the latter part of the 1905 season, Ty played out field for Detroit in fOrty-one contests, finishing with bat ting average of 300 and field ing average of 9S5. He was fairly satisfactory, although nothing wonderful and when the 1906 season opened Cobb's name was absent from the line up for several weeks. It is an i'll wind that blows nobody good good, and injury to one of the regular outfielders gave Cobb another chance. By this time the stage fright had worn off and Ty began to play the game with frequent flashes of the form that in the last few years has given him the title of the great est baseball player of all time.
 He played in ninety-seven games in 1906, mostly in the right garden, and fattened his batting average to .32O. In 1907 eEe-yah'' Hughie Jennings took charge of the Tigers, displac- ing Manager Armour, and uIl- der Hughie's tuition, and un- gia Peach was soon developed into a star of the first magni- tude.4 His subsequent history is known to all fans. Cobb was married over four years ago to Miss Lombard, a Georgia belle, and is now the proud father of boy who is confidently ex- pected to become another Tyrus. This would not be remarkable, for baseball runs in the Cobb family, one of Ty's brothers having also made an excellent record in the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
FIELDER JONES
 SAYS CHANGE IS DONE AS MANAGER

Portland. Ore. Dec. 21.-s.Frank Chance has shot his bolt. He ought to quit baseball now while they are making so much noise over him.
 Fielder Jones' former manager of the Chicago White Sox, regarded as one of the greatest helder-captain and m managers in the history of baseball, made this statement, today, in dis cussing the scramble to get the ser vices of Chance.
 eff Chance accepts the manager ship of the Highlanders he will make a big blunder,' Jones continued .'The Highlanders are not going to win any pennants for years to come and Chance ought not to queer his repu- tation by grating himself onto a dying outfit"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
By w

Neal Ball, the local boy who is a member of the worlds champion Bos- ton Red Sox, has received his eouve- mir tokens from the national commis- sion and the Boston club owners to commemorate the victory over the Giants. From the commission he re- ceived a handsome gold watchguard, with diamond set in the center On the face is the inscription Worlds Champions. 1e12.''
 He got a fob from the Boston club owners. It is a unique design in gold and on the front are crossed baseball bats and a ball. On the reverse side Boston American League club.''
 Ball is a regular Bridgeporter now He has purchased 8 home on Wilmot avenue and for the past two weeks has been building garage in the rear of the premises. All the old boy has to do now is to walk out the back door, crank the car and take a spin in the country. He left today for Kal- amazoo, Mich, to spend the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Ball accom- panied him.
 The members of the Yost football eleven, champions of the state, will have their group picture taken tonor- row morning at Betts' studio Man ager Keenan has issued call for all 10:45 a. m.
 With Hobey Baker, the football star, in the lineup, the Princeton hockey team defeated Williams Tn New York last night by IA to 1.
 Another pitcher was added to the Pnillies today when Manager Dooin purchased the release of Charles Shy der of the Louisville club Snyder
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTIC ANNALS

18S8-CIarley Goldman, Russian-Jew boxer who has an excellent record at 115 pounds, born in Russia 190T-Jim Flynn knocked out Bill Squires, Australian, in 9th round at Bakersfield, Cal.
 1908-Monte Atten and Jimmy Walsh fought l5-round draw at San Fran cisco. 1908-Sam Langford knocked out Jim Flynn in 1st round at San Fran cisco.
 1909-Franl<ie Con1ey and Kid C1eve- land fought 10-round draw at Los An geles.
 1910-Tommy Langdon outpointed Pal Moore in rounds at Philadel-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
COACH HAUGHTON OF HARVARD HAS
 NOT SIGNED CONTRACT

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 21.-Percy D. Haughton has not yet signed a contract to coach the Harvard foot ball team. At Thursday night meeting of the Athletic Committee no word on the subject was broached according to Billy Garcelon, graduate manager of the athletic association Coach Sexton, of the baseball team. has not accepted re-enploym ent either, although he has directed Fall practice and assisted in fixing up next seasons schedule
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
New York-A Christmas

New York-A Christmas tree for the whole city will be furnished by Mrs. Frances Herreshoff. The tree will be 50 feet high and decorated with thousand lights. It will stand in Madison Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
BASKETBALL CHALLENGE.

Seymour basketball team are looking for games on their home floor Ad- dress, Edward Anderson, AS Hum phrey St., Seymour, Ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

lem Driscol1 and Owen Moran have signed articles at the National Sport ing Club of London to box 20 rounds on January 27 for the featherweight cham pionship of England. Both, are to weigh in at the British Limit of 126 pounds They will box for $500 side stakes and a. purse of $7,5O0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

recaived oFser +a rIan i,, TWor1aa9 esa9 ter, Mass. on April 18 HaverhilI, an- other New England league city, lso wants the Mechanics on that date. Worcester is a better baseball city and the Mechanics will probably play there. The dates for Patriots day with Lawrence and Lowell have been closed, according to information re- ceived from Massachusetts today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

Chicago golfers are to have a new $75.000 clubhouse. The directors of the Chicago Golf Club have voted a bond issue of $10O,O00 for a club to re- place the one that was burned down last Septernber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21
NEAL BALL GETS SOUVENIRS
 FROM BOSTON AND COMMISSION
Bridgeport Club Receives Offer For ExhIbi-
 tion Date in Worcester, Mass.

played in II games with the Colonels last season. He is a resident of Brooklyn, N. '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

Manager McCann of the Mechanics left today for his home in Baltimore, to spend the holidays. He expects to see President Gaffney of the Boston Nationals while in New York and will try to make final arrangements for getting Frank O'Rourke in this city next season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

Frank DaShbach. who played left field for New Haven last season, is now working in a cigar store in Mis- souIas Mont. That is his native town. They are enjoying three feet of snow out here now and the inhabitants are wearing hip boots and fur coats
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

With Hobey Baker, the football star, in the lineup, the Princeton hockey team defeated Williams Tn New York last night by IA to 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-21

Another pitcher was added to the Phil1ies today when Manager Dooin purchased the release of Charles Shy der of the Louisville club. Snyder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

There were fifty-nine homestead en-
tries filed in the United States land
Office in Bismarck during the month
Of March, 1912, and one scrip appli-
cation was received by the officials.
One hundred and fourteen peopie
proved up on their claims, and twen-
ty-four ACCOMPLISHMENTS were filed.
During the month there was one pub
lie sale of isolated tracts held.
In paper work 1886 miscellaneous
letters were answered ut the local
Office. 146 letters were received from
the commissioner of the general land
Office, of which 100 were disposed Of.
Two government and twelve private
contest cases were closed. 26 govern
mnt and fifteen private contest cases
were forwarded to the officials Of the
general land Office.
The receipts for the month were
$5,959.4T. This is somewhat of a
falling off, but is due largely to the
fact that this past winter an extend
ed leave of absence was granted to
homesteaders, and consequently there
was smaller number Of proofs filed.
1t is expected that the business dur
ing the summer months will be heav-
Ter in proportion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

c. N. Shaner immigration agent OF
the Milwaukee road, and w. H. KEEL
Ter, immigration agent of the 500
line. Both will be present and will
address the convention, which is
called by the Missouri Slope Develop
ment League.
]. l. Moore, of Helena Montana,
assistant immigration agent of the
Northern Pacific, was a visitor in
Bismarck Friday and stated that eth
er he, or the immigration agent should
also be in attendance at the rally.
236 real estate dealers in the Slope
country have been notified of the
meeting and the majority have stated
that they would be in attendance.
There promises to be meeting which
will result in much important good
being accomplished. and all are look.
ing forward to the gathering at Bis
mark on April rs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
BUSINESS BETTER
. :. Than II EXPECTED
c. A. FINCH OF LAMOURE LOOK.
- ING AFTER LOCAL INTERESTS.
CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWEST
ERN PART OF STATE PRoMIs.
ING. BISMARCK BUSINESS IS IN
GOOD SHAPE,

President c. A. Finch, of the Finch
| Lumber Company, which recently
purchased the: Bismarck yards from
the North. Star Lumber company, Is
spending the day at the state capital
looking after his interests here. Mr..
Finch states that business in the
southwestern part of the state is over
fifty per cent better now that it was
month ago.
Mr.. Finch resides at LaMoure and
has a string of lumber yards all along
the Fargo and southwestern line.
That entire section of the state was
visited by a splendid spring rain re-
Gently, about three inches Of water
falling. The frost was very deep in
the ground land the outlook was never
more promising for a crop. Mr.. Finch
states that the prospects are better
than any time in the entire thirty
years he has resided In Norh Dakota.
A number of the FARMERS in the VI
cinity Of LaMoure sowed large area
OF winter rye which Is looking fine.
There has been constant agitation
in the employment of better farming
methods, and it is expected that
twelve or fifteen silos will be built in
that neighborhood this summer.
In Bismarck conditions are also
much better than was anticipated,
there, being much more building in the
city than was expected. In the coun-
try districts the farmers are still hold.
ing off until they get better idea
Of whether or not they will harvest a
crop. Present indications are that
they will secure large yield in the
fall. Mr.. Finch will leave on No. s
Saturday morning for his home at
LaMoure.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
WOMAN NOW AN
indian CHIEF

SPOKANE, Wash, April 19.-Mrs.
George Stwire Waters, wife of the
head chief OF the Yakima Indian res
ovation, today is the proudest wom-
an in GENITAL Washington. having
been designated as chief. This is
the first time that an Indian woman
has been honored by selection to any
office on the reservation. Mrs. Waters
was educated in an eastern school and
is bright woman. The title was con
ferred by President Taft, the official
advices being contained in letter to
the tribe from Representative w. b.
Mckinley. Mrs. Waters was one of
the delegates to the convention of
the Brotherhood of North American
indians in Washington, D c., recently,
when she met the president following
her discourse upon Indian Rights"
The brotherhood on the reservation
has more than 500 members. The
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
One MAN THOUGHT
TO HAVE Been shot
Bv Associated Press

Bv Associated Press
NEW YORK. April 19.-Lady Cosnuu
Duff-Gordon, who left in one of the
last of the Titanic lifeboats, said the
panic began to seize some Of the re.
naming passengers by the time her
boat was lowered away.
Everyone seemed to be rushing for
that boat" she said. "A few men
crawled in and We're turned back at
the point of the captains revolver
Several were felled before order was
restored Just as we were about tc
clear the ship man made a rush tc
get aboard and was shot. He was ap.
parently killed and his body fell into
the boat at our feet. 1t remained there
until We were picked up by the Car
pathia."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
north DAKOTA Man
LOST HIS Wallet
ON BOARD TITANIC
BY Associated Press,

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Charles
Dahl, an AUSTRIAN, who took the IT.
tanic from Southampton, en- route to
his mothers home in NORTH Dakota,
He lost in the sinking snip his wal
let, containing all the money he had
In the world.
II was in bed when the crash
came," he said today. without stop
ping to dress, rushed on deck and in
some way, l don't know how, l found
myself in the water. must have
jumped in. The sight was terrible.
Men were fighting women to be in the
boats. I heard several shots fired
around me as l was picked up by one
Of the boats.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
POLITICAL CANDIDATES

Before the approaching June prima-
ries, DESTROYS Of reaching the German
voters Of North Dakota, can effective
ly do so by placing their announce.
ments with Der Staats4Anzeiger," a
German paper Of statewide circulation
the largest in the northwest. Read
extensively in every settlemnt of Ger.
mans in North Dakota. It will do the
business. Address der Staats-Anzeig.
err" Bismarck, N. ID.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

executive officers are: Great chief,
George Stwire Waters; assistant
great chief, Alex Teio; grand secre-
tary, Apris Cloudy; grand treasurer,
Harry Teio; historian, Paul Hoptowit.
Chief Waters is making plans to en-.
roll total membership of 1000 be-
fore the close Of the year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
PLANT SWEET PEAS

A wire fence is being constructed
on the north side of the court house
along which sweet peas will be
planted. When these beautiful flow.
ers are in bloom they will greatly in
crease the handsome appearance Of
the court house grounds.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

HERE FROM DRISCOLL
Aren o. Espeseth of Driscoll was
transacting business at the court
house Friday morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
FOR TREATMENT

Mrs. ]. H. Robidou of Stewartsdale
came up to bismarck and entered one
of the hospitals where she will re-
ceive medical treatment for a few
days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
here FROM LINTON

Mr.. and MRS. Charles S. Lane Of
Linton are spending FRIDAY at the
Exposition City.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
LEFT FOR BERGEN

Mrs. Rothsdecker of Bergen, whose
son, Leopold, has been a patient in
one of the hospitals, returned to her
home Friday morning, accompanied
by the boy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
HERE FROM MANNING

E. X. Jenkins, publisher of the
Dunn County News at Manning, was
a notable visitor at the state capital
Friday. Mr.. jenkins is prominent
booster for the slope country and is
very optimistic regarding the outlook.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

WENT TO NEW SALEM
Mrs. Caroline Keller of New Salem
departed for her home Friday after
spending several days in the EXPOSE
ton City.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
March BUSINESS
Was Lighter

LONGER LEAVE OF ABSENCE
GRANTED TO HoMEsTEADERs
DURING WINTER SHOWS Eff.
Feet ON LAND OFFICE eUsI.
NESS FOR PAST MONTH. GREAT
Err VOLUME OF BUSINESS Ex.
PECTED DURING SUMMER,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

A. w. Lucas Co. are selling for Sat-
urday all wool suits at $5.75 and $3.50
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
HAD NO SURVIVORS

BY Associated Dress
BOSTON, April 19.-Leyland line
steamer Californian, which arrived to-
day from London, had neither survi-
vors nor bodies from Titanic aboard.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
MISS FLORENCE TURNER

One of the features in Jean Inter
venes," at the Orpheum Tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

RETURNED TO UNDERWOOD
Mrs. Johannes Koenig of Under
wood has returned to her home after
spending several days in a local hos.
pital.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

Do not miss A. w. Lucas Co. clear
ance sale of suits, values from $3.50
to $1,000 at $5.75 and $3.50.
A. w. LUCAS co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

Do not miss A. w. Lucas Co. clear
ance sale Of suits. values from $3.50
to $1,000 at $5.75 and $3.50.
A. w, LUCAS co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
City News

UP FROM TAPPEN
B. E. Squires, of Tappen was at
tending to business matters at the
state capital city Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
CARD PARTY

Followed by an hour OF informal
dancing Tuesday. April %. at Com
mercial club hall by ladies of the Civic
improvement league.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
LARD AND SAUSAGE

Fresh home made sausage, proper
ly seasoned, and home rendered lard,
the finest you can buy. Phone 382K.
GROCERY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
Plan ON HAVING
fine Meeting

IMMIGRATION AGENTS or THREE
GREAT LINES HAVE NOTIFIED
OFFICIALS OF MISSOURI SLOPE
DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE THAT
THEY WOULD BE IN ATTEND
.ANcE AND ADDRESS coNvEN.
TON. {.
Next Thursday evening there will
be one of the biggest rallies ever held
in Bismarck, when prominent real
estate men from all sections of North
Dakota gather here to confer with
immigration officials of the Northern
Pacific, the Milwaukee and 500 rail-
way systems. The meeting has been
given a great deal of publicity in
both the state dailies and weeklies,
and through the Associated Press has
reached every section of the North
west. Its primary object is to deter
mine a method to head off immigra-
ton into Canada and hold the settlers
on this side of the line.
Messages have been received from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-22

IN the musical world we not at liberty to pub
let you test it's reliability in every way. guar
|nent Sold There isn't a home in Virginia that
isn't a musician in the world that wouldn't be
|turity go by through lack of decision-if you do
found, pick out the instrument you want and say
+ before nightfall-or hold it for delivery on
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-29
NEWSPAPER ExAeeERATloN.

1T is quite the fashion among cul-
tured people says Ruth Cameron.
writing IN the Richmond. Va, News
Leader. TO cry down the newspapers
every now and then, which, aside from
the justice Of the accusation. seeems
almost as absurd as crying down what
we see in our mirrors. For after all,
your newspaper is nothing more nor
less than a reflection of your tastes
and your interests AS a rule think
the newspapers are not bit worse
than the people who eritieise them
We inveigh against the scandal that
the newspaper parades. If we never
tell a racy bit OF gossip to our neigh
bors we have a right to complain
Otherwise not. And, by the by, let me
tell you that the newspaper is goot
sight more careful about what sean
dal it repeats than most private indi
viduals. It has to be-the libel Law
hangs over it. We talk about exag
geration. Il the average newspaper il
any more inclined to exaggerate thai
the average individual miss M
! guess. Besides, the newspaper exag
geration is often based on misinform
alton which the readers themselve
4 give the newspaper reporters. Take
/ by and large, it seems to me that ou
{. newspapers are one Of the most woT
derful products Of our whole civilizi
ton and deserve our admiration
great deal more than our criticism" ."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-29
ChauffeurS at White
House are Pleased
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, Nov. 29.-No govern
ment employees hail with more JOY the
advent Of Gov. Wilson to Washington
than the White House chaufTeurs, who
drive the three automobiles furnished
the president. They believe they, at
least, win not suffer from the Demo
cratic axe in being Topped off the
payroll
Between jobs of polishing the bodies
and brasswork Of the presidential
gasoline cars and digging our varbu-
retors. the government gasoline ex-
perts happily discuss how the next
president, like the present is an en-
thusiastic automobile deyotee. Pri.
vately, they did not welcome the pos
sibility Of Col Roosevelts returning,
because Of the colonels penchant for
horses and horseback riding.
But, the chauffeurs point out, Gov
Wilson delights in automobile driving,
as much, if not more, than President
Taft.
Cross country drives from Washing
ton to Princeton and other New Jersey
cities, are anticipated by the White
House automobilists.
1t is not known if Gov Wilson will
elect to use the cars furnished hin
free as a perquisite Of the White
House job, but the chauffeurs deem j
certain that the Wilson garage will b,
we'll flled, either with federal or pri
vate cars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-29

other peoples business alone, but no,
they float around town with nothing
else to do but try to run some one
down BY saying uncalled for things,
and lying in general Such people as
thess will have as much show on the
Judgment day as cross-eyed girl
would have at a beeauty show Or a
peg-legged man at club dance.
"Now Mrs, take it from us, keep
that long tongue Of yours in your head,
the farther back you can get It the
better swallow it Y It does not cause
too much pain, you would be better Off
and Stroud and her people would get
along much better"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-29

Clinton Nov 29.-Alva is planning
rousing meeting upon the occasion
Of the visit of the kafir special Tues
day. The train will arrive at the coun-
ty seat Of Woods county on the after
noon and lectures will be delivered to
the school children. At night mon.
ster smoker has been arranged. The
commercial club has wired to II. NJ.
Cottrell in charge Of the kafir special
inviting the party to be the guests Of
the Alya citizens at a night meeting
which is designed to be the greatest
eevelt Of the kind ever held in the
mighty empire of Woods county.