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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
MCGraW To Give
$4,000 For Pratt
Giant Leader Anxious to
Get Sensational Young
ster st. Louis Browns
Grabbed in South.

st. Louis, March 12.-John McGraw,
manager of the New York Giants, is
negotiating for the purchase Of Der
rill Pratt, the sensational young bats
man who led the Southern Association
last year, from President Bob Hedges
of the Browns
McGraw knows the qualities of this
phenom, for he has offered Hedges S.
000 for his services. Manager Bobby
Wallace has signed UP Pratt to play
for him, and has stated as much to his
boss that if Pratt is let loose, the
Browns won't have a chance Of get
ting into the first division.
Pratt is a good infielder and can
play either first or second base with
out much difficulty. He played with
the Montgomery club last season, and
led the league with a batting average
of 31e
Mike Finn. scout for the Giants, saw
Pratt, and was highly pleased with his
work, but at that time the st. Louis
scouts had already looked Pratt over
Pratt led the Southern Association in
run getting, scoring ninety-six tallies
for Montgomery. 1t was this base
running performance that attracted
McGraw's attention
1t is believed Hedges is holding out
for bigger money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
Sam White Signs
Up With Baltimore
PRINCETON FOOTBALL HERO
WHO BEAT YALE AND HAIR
WARD TO BECOME PROFESS
SIGNAL BASEBALL
PLAYER.

Princeton, N. j., March 12-Sanford
White. the brilliant end of Princeton's
football team, who won the football
championship for the Tigers last sea-
son, will be tried out at baseball bX
the Baltimore Orioles. Sam, as he
is popularity known, is ambitious to
shine on the professional diamond.
He prefers baseball to football, not
withstanding he has won more honors
at the pigsk;n game. Sam played
third base and captained the Prince
ton team last year. His brother Steve
also will be in the international
League next season. Steve was pro-
cured by the Boston Red SOX, who let
him go to Jersey City as part payment
in the deal whereby the Red Sox pro-
cured Pitcher Bedient. Steve is a
pitcher, and at one time Manager Nc
Graw of the Giants tried to sign him
to a New York contract.
Roger Salmon, the Princeton south
paw, who is training in San Antonio
with Connie Mack's Athletics, will be
a teammate of Sam White this sum-
mer. Mack has promised to turn
Salmon over to the Orioles for sea-
sOning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
BOXING MATCHES
SCHEDULED FOR
GREATER NEW YORK.

(James j.. Corbett's Semi-Week-
ly Service.)
March 12-Owen Moran VS..
Pal Moore, Hghtweights, Fair
mont A. c.; Louis De POnthieu
VS.. Harry Thomas, lightweights.
Browns A. A.; Joe Bedel VS..
Willie Howard, lightweights,
RoyaIe A. G.
March 13-One Round Hogan
VS.. Leach Cross, 1875 pounds.
Madison A. c.; Joe Jeanette VS..
Nat Dewey, heavyweights, Long
Acre A. A.
March 1S-Andy Parker VS..
Joe Hirst welterweights, Olympic
A. c.: Willie Howard VS.. Fight
ing Joe Hyland, Hghtweights,
Brooklyn Beach A. G.
March 19-Jack Goodman vs..
Kid Burns, welterweights, Fair
mont A. C.
March 2O-CarI Morris VS.. Jim
Stewart, heavyweights, Empire
A. G.
March 21-Bob Moha VS..
Sailor Burke. light heavyweights.
National Sporting Club.
March 22-Knockout Brown
VS.. Jack O'Donnell, lightweights.
Carlyle A. c.
March 2s-Mil3e Gibbons VS.
Jack Denning, middleweights.
Fairmont A. c.
March 27-Joe Mandot VS..
Leach Gross. Iightweights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
BOB FITzSIMMONS LICKS
CHICAGO STUDENT WASHER
(specia, from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
Chicago, March 12-"I wouldn't
cared if he hadn't grinned at my
wife, said One Time Champion Bob
Fitzsimmons, today, discussing his
encounter. yesterday, with Jack Tay-
lor. a University of Chicago student
and member of the Phi Gamma Del
ia fraternity, in which the latter
came off second BEST and as a re-
suit of which, today, he is nursing
a discolored optic.
Fitz and Taylor, who does a vaude
Vile turn" during vacations, met
yesterday, outside a local booking
agency "Rotter,' yelled Bob. -,
Gam not" said Saylor. "Bally cad"
reiterated the former champion ad
vancing. "S'lie,'' quavered the stu
dent, retreating. Then it happened.
Taylor. today, denied Fits alleeo
tions that the student had trifled with
the affections of Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
who is Bob's third wife. He fell in
love with her when as Julia Mar
Clifford" she sang the prima donna
role in when Johnny Comes March,
ing Home" eight years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
TWO GOOD BOUTS FOR
NEW YORK FIGHT FANS
Pal Moore Meets Owen Mo-
ran and Leach Cross
Against One Round Ho-
gan.

Prospects of a banner week in box
ing is evidenced by the staging of two
lightweight battles in which any one
Of the four contestants would prove
formidable against Champion AID VOL
CAST. Tonight at the Fairnont A.C.
Owen Moran and Pal Moore, meet and
the following evening Leach Cross, the
fighting dentist, will try to prove that
"One- Round Hogan is just an ordin-
airy second-rater, when they come to-
gether at the Madison A. c.
Jimmy DeFOrest has put Pal Moore
through a hard siege of training for
the Moran go. Moore is the hardest
fighter in the world to pin down to
hard preliminary work. De Forest
believes the Philadelphia is as good
as he was two years ago. In let
ter to a friend the manager says Moore
is worth bet, and a good one too"
Moran, too, has trained hard for
the go, and in fact is training yet,
at Lakewood. HIS recent victory over
Joe Beden, whom he knocked down
several times, clearly shows he is the
same gritty Briton who made Bat Mel
son tumble to the boards for keeps.
Cross is still firm in the belief that
as soon as he disposes of K. o. Brown,
after he gets through with Hogan, he
ought to get recognition at the hands
of Wolgast.
Cross says he can make the light
weight limit without much trouble. But
he is wise enough not to give fellows
like Brown and Hogan an advantage
in that respect
ST have whipped K. O. Brown and
about every other boxer who is looked
upon as a contender for the lightweight
title says Cross, land the only one
left for me to eliminate is Hogan. Nc
Farland is out of it because he cannot
make 1873 pounds. If Packey will fight
at the real lightweight limit, ringside,
I'll take him on, and I'll beat him. too.
1t is the opinion of Hooar's mo n" rer'
that he will redeem himself in the
eyes of the fght-loving puoi4c for ms
poor showing against Packey at the
expense of Cross
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
ELKS' TOURNAMENT.
Team A, 8; Team C, O.
Team A,
GIANTS GET WORKOUT
- IN WARM TEXAS SUN

Marlin, Tex, March 12-WFth the re-
turn of fine weather, the Giant squad
was at the park early today going
through their training stunts with
more vim than they have shown this
season. McGraw was in a peaceful
frame of mind. He believes that the
outfit has at last shaken the weather
mans link" and proposes Ito force
his players to make UP for the time
during the floods and billiards.
During the practice game yesterday
Chief Meyers and Charley Herzog al
ternated as arbitrator and got a good
knowledge of the working troubles of
a big league umpire. McGraw was
after them continually and finally
wound up by declaring ''all umpires
are bad. But you are the worst !
have ever SEEM
The recruits succeeded in holding
the veterans to a to sore. Ma h
ewson, Ames, Crandall and Marquard
took turns in the box but did not ex-
end themselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
(By Wagner.)

Wy "dSncI.J
Hi Ladd. who is still taking on all
corners at his Stratford avenue pool
parlors, has received a letter from
port backstop, who was a great fav-
orite with local fans in the reign of
Uncle Jeems O'ROurke. Beaumont is
now working in a shop at North At
tleborO, Mass. He mas am billions to
become an author and has decided to
write book telling of Hi Ladd' s
career upon the diamond. Beau"
asked Hiram to send him a picture Of
himself in uniform and also to men
ton any facts that he cared to slip
to the public. The old backstop plans
to sell these books at various ball
parks about the country and thinks
he can clean up a piece of change.
Jimmy Burns, who finished the 1911
season as member of the Waterbury
team. has left to join the Mobile
team of the Southern association.
Mike Finn, who piloted Waterbury in
1910, is the boss of the Mobile outfit.
Manager Leavy of the Blue Ribbon
basketball team, formerly the st. Jo-
seph's. will have a hard time getting
team to contest with Crane No. 2
for the city championship. Bob Hoff-
man and Bill Langhammer, who are
employed at the Cane plant, will
play with that team, and thereby the
Blue Ribbons will be greatly weaken
ed. The Crane boys at the present
loom up as favorites although the
Ribbons may dig up a few local stars
before the series starts. Morrison and
Cahill, the two out of towns boys,
who have played with the Ribbons,
will of course be barred in the COM
ing series.
1t has been decided to put Fighting
Joe Hyland of New York against Al
Ketchell at Eagles hall, March Is.
HyIand is said to have good reputa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12

A month from yesterday and then
the opening game in Brooklyn!
Manager Fred Clarke of the Pitts
burg Pirates has put ban on ciga-
rette smoking in the West Baden camp
Mike Donlin recently broke the rule
and Fred called him.
Keep your eye on Stuffy McInnis, the
Athletics first baseman, this year. On
account OF an injury to his arm Mack 8
young infielder was kept out of the re-
cent worlds series. Stuffys arm, ac-
cording to Manager Mack, is alright
again and he is ready to perform in
old time fashion
A Brooklyn fan sent this in: esDah-
Which one will reach the Pennant
Pole first?
Searching for poles is not half SO
trying as exploring for diamond stars.
AT least that's what the scouts say.
Marty O'Toole is a bowling devotee,
but ne takes more pleasure in killing
off batters.
Walking fifteen miles a day was
Babe Adams programme during the
winter to keep in trim.
Manager Dunn of Baltimore is trying
to hook Salmon from the Philadelphia
Athletics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
srBED|QEEfK\
~e.. q

There s a worldwide Con-
gress of Imported Fabrics
gathered in our store.
Finest Scotch hand
weaves, with the tang of the
Highlands
Irish mixtures that have
kissed the Blarney Stone.
Rich English worsteds
just escaped from London s
fog
And the choice woolens
from the looms of Germany,
Belgium, France and Aus
tria.
The. revising of the wool
tariff, "Schedule K, doesn't
make any difference to them
or to us.
Good clothes-our kind
will never be cheaper than
now. Can't make them as
well as we have, sell them
for a cent less and make a
fair profit.
This store is a quality
store-a store of highest
standards; where you can
always count on the best and
newest things to wear.
PROFESSIONALLY our dis
play of Spring, Suits, with
their unusual patterns, excel
lent tailoring and perfect
modelling, is one not to be
equalled or surpassed.
And the tariff" is moder-
ate.
.ssss,. Fosrre.areee ca.
coMKas MnERs .ovrHTrEas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
FOR BENEFIT OF WIDOWS.

On Thursday of this week the
aprons and holders made by the in
mates of the Sterling Widows home
will be placed on sale and the public
is invited to call on that date. Cake,
home made candy and tea will be Of
fered in the dining room. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the benefit
of the home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
MAINE DEzIoCRaTs CHEERr11T,
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Portland, Me, March ia Demo-
cratic. presidential vote is what will
result from the election of four Dem
CORA tic mayors to one Republican
mayor lin five municipal elections
here according to the victors. who,
today predict it happily and also, ac-
cording to the losers who predict it
gloomily The fact that the voters
responded to Governor P1aisted's plea
that the reelection of Mayor Noyes
of Augusta was vital to the Demo-
cratic success in November has espe-
cially made members Of that party
joyful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
ALLIANCE FRANCHISE.

At the Stratfield last evening the
Alliance FFancaise held it's March
lecture, Prof. L. R. Sanderson of Yale
university being the speaker. Marie
Stuart and Marie Antoinette" was the
subject of his discourse, in French.
1t was followed with great interest by
m embers Of the organization. After
wards Prof. Sanderson was given a
very cordial reception.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
JAPANESE REGRET TREATIES.
Especial from United Press.)

Toxic, March 12-General regret is
expressed in official circles here, over
the emasculation of President Taft's
arbitra ton treaties in the Senate
Leading Toxic papers, Asahi, Jill and
Kokumin declare that the Senate's
action virtually ends the Presidents
efforts to = bring about world wide
peace. Lack of confidence in Amer
ica's relations with Japan In believed
to have been responsible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
ONE MORE COLLISION
ON new HAVEN R. r.
(snecial from United Press,

Branford, March 12-Four freight
cars and passenger engine were
slightly damaged near here, this
morning, when fast eastbound mail
and express train on the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad
carrying no passengers ran into
freight train. Nobody was hurt.
Traffic on the shore line division was
held up for two hours while the
tracks were being cleared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
SHORT SNAPPY SAYINGS
Frank Beaumont Will Sell Copies Of Hi
Ladd's Life History

ton as 1913 pound boxer about New
York.
Benny Kauff, the former Mechanic,
acted as captain of the New York
American Colts in their game against
the regulars yesterday at Atlanta.
Benny did not get a hit. The Colts
won by 5 to 8.
Columbus. Ga, March 12.-The
yesterday afternoon, but were forced
to seek cover in the late afternoon
when rain began to fall. AS soon as
Marsans and Almeida, the Cubans,
arrive, Manager ODay plans daily
clashes between his vets and colts.
He is not rushing his youngsters and
will give them plenty of time to show
| their wares.
Cleveland. March 12.-Jack Moak-
ley, Cornell University,s athletic
ball. as an intercollegiate game is
sounded and that hockey will take its
place.
West Baden, Ind, March "a
almost despaired, today. of getting
any outdoor practice for his men at
the Hoosier city, this season. Gym
nasium work was in order, today.
Each player was given a hard grueli-
ing before lunch and a like portion
of work was scheduled for this after
noon.
Charlottesville, March IA heavy
snow covering their baseball diamond
greeted the Nationals when they
turned out, today, forcing them into
the gymnasium. Manager Clark Grit
fifth and Outfielder Clyde Milan have
failed to come to terms. Milan still
holding out for big salary boost.
First Baseman Jack Flynn, ex-Pirate,
! has signed up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12

ST. Louis.-"I do not eat meat be
cause in dong SO 1 might be feeding
upon the flesh of a better animal than
myself said Prince Paul Troubetskoy,
Russian artist
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12

answer, and that at no time had At
tell received a definite reply
Murphy and Buckley left here for
the East, where Murphy will prepare
for his fight with Packey Mcfarland
in KenoShia Wis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
iOWLAND'S
Better clothes
IN this new men s
clothing store.
MEN, Will you especial

MEN, Will you especially note this:
The Rowland new clothing store is going
to sell clothes at less prices-and it is going
to sell better clothes We shall keep very
far away from mems wears that are simply
"made to SELL We shall know the true
and inner worth Of every garment we offer.
And it's worth will be greater than it's price.
It is no small task that set ourselves Nobody
knows that better than But we shall succeed.
Men have been trading at this store in increasing
fairly well what they want And that gives us an adj
vantage in going into the clothing business We shall
profit by our knowledge.
We know that Bridgeport men like good clothes.
They do not want "cheap stuff They very wisely want
clothes that both look good and good We going
to sell just that kind-and only that kind.
We've picked clothes only from expert the-mn-
talors They have given of their best; in skill and
in care and in fabric So we gotten together col
lection that have to be proud ofJust Judging
by quality.
We're prouder still when we look at the prices. With
durability and goodness Of fit and ceverness Of sye with
all these have added price that is below usual price
dollars below, not cents.
These are big promises we make for
this new mems clothing store every one
will be redeemed to men profit. Watch
and see the specific new, of the opening
day. It will come soon.
On the main floor of the Taylor building there
will be great times
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12

ton as 1873 pound boxer about New
York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
BOW LING.
FACTORY LEAGUE.
Warner Bros, 3; Newspapermen, O..

Totals ..444 484 433-1361
Games tonight-Bullard VS.. G. C.
Batcheller; Warner Bros. vs. A. & B.
Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
BIG LEAGUE GOSSIP

A month from yesterday and then
the opening game in BROOKLYN!
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12

1t has been decided to put Fighting
Joe Hyland of New York against Al
Ketchell at Eagles hall, March 19.
Hyland is said to have a good reputa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
BRIDGEPORT BRASS co.
Main Plant, 2; Union Branch, 1.

Union Branch,
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
BRYAN AS A POSSIBILITY
Some of the Arkansas Delegates
 Thought He Might Run.

Baltimore. - When the Arkansas delegation to the Democratic conven- ton arrived in Baltimore they found peace was the byword but no one ex- pected such a condition to continue.
 Several of the Arkansas delegates said they would not be surprised to see W. ]. Bryan as a candidate for the nomination as president. Some thought that such a condition might develop under certain conditions. such Rs some one making an attack upon him and bringing on a fight
 Judge William Kavanaugh may be candidate for national treasurer of the Democratic party. The Arkansas delegation is boosting him and he will probably be run if Champ Clark is nominated for the presidency. Mir kayanaugh while not voluntarily seek. ing the office intimates that he would accept.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Democratic Committee Has Small Amount to Settle.
 Lie Is Passed.
WILSON AWARDED DELEGATES
Eenethy Discussion Over Illinois Con. tests-Affected Only Fac
 tionai Fight.

Baltimore=Th Democratic nation al committee worked rapidly on the x contests brought from the several states and territories. First. subcom, mittees took up the hearings and re- ported to the full bod the start of whose deliberations was delayed by .he extended discussion in the contest of 26 Illinois delegates. These affect cd only a factional fight between the Roger Sullivan and the Mayor Harri- son-Willam R. Hearst branches of the party. It was settled in favor of the Sullivan faction.
 Hearing of the Rhode Island contest in subcommittee vas enliyened by the word liar. which nearly started a fist fight. IL was stopped before dam age was done, however, and later the states contests were setteled.
 The contesting Clark delegates from North Dakota did not gain their seats and the 10 Wilson men were seated on the temporary roll.
 The factional Philippines fight soon was settled, and the six delegates seated
 The near fist fight came at tho meeting of the subcommittee which heard the Rhode Island contests Frank E. Fitzsimmons, chairman of the Rhode Island central committed one Of the three men contesting ere dentials held by Rhode Island dele gates, called John '. Fitzgerald. who was arguing against the contestants a liar and a coward" Fitzgerald started for Fitzsimmons, and the later stripped off his coat Intervention came before damage was done. Both apolesized.
 Spirited argument characterized con. tests from Illinois, in which Mayor Carter Harrison GLd the William R. Hearst Democratic factien of Chicago were the contestants against the Rog- CT (. Sullivan faction The Harri- son-Hearst delegates from the Tenth Cook county district and the Seven- teenth, TWenty-first and Sixth dis tricts of Illinois. it was maintained, had beene selected in the regular pri. maries, whereas the delegates seated were chosen in tre old fashioned con. yentiOnS
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Leader Would Not Taik

Baltimore. - Though beseiged at Tammany headquarters with inquiries for statement as to Mr. Bryan's statement concerning the nomination of Judge Parker for temporary chair. man of the convention, Charles F.
 Murphy had nothing to say. What do you think?" he was asked of the charge that Judge Parker represents predatory wealth? He has a right to say what he chooses, replied Mir
 Murphy, and I have a right to be silent Questioned as to various dis. turbing rumors affecting Democratic harmony, Mir. Murphy said: Who is the committee on rumors, see them. !"
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
DOCTORS SHIFT. Now Gets Along Without IL.

A physician says: Until last fall l used to eat meat for my breakfast and suffered with indigestion until tho meat had passed from the stomach.
 Last fall I began the use of Grape Nuts for breakfast and very soon found could do without meat, for my body got all the nourishment neces- sary from the Grape-Nuts and since then I have not had any indigestion and am feeling better and have in' creased in weight.
 Since finding the benefit I derived from GrapeNuts I have prescribed the food for all my patients suffering from Indigestion or overlooking and also for those recovering from disease where l want food easy to take ana certain to digest and which will not oVertax the stomach.
 I always find the results look TOT when I prescribe Grape-Nuts. For ethical reasons please omit my name. Name given by mail by Postum CO., Battle Creek, Mich.
 The reason for the wonderful amount of nutriment, and the easy digestion of Grape-Nuts is not hard 10 find.
 In the first place, the starchy par' or the wheat and barley goes through various processes of cooking. to per feetly change the starch into dextrose or grape-sugar, in which state 1t is ready to be easily absorbed by tne blood.
 The parts in the wheat and barley which Nature can make use of for re' building brain and nerve centers are retained in this remarkable food, anu thus the human body is supplied witn the powerful strength producers. so easily noticed after one has eaten Grape-Nuts each day for a week oF ten days.
 There's a reason" and 1t is eh, plained in the little book, "The Roau to Nellvllle." in pkgs.
 Ever read the above Ietterf A new one appears from time to time. ins. are genuine, true, and full or na"- interest.