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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26

bowed politely to Mr.. Selfridge when
Mr.. Meyer introduced them ~ the
captain and first ofSicerSof the I'll
tan and seated themselves A few
momentseeteE b3ot ght . shrewd look
ing perspp whom Mr.. Meyer ad,
dressed AZ the attorney for the steam
ship company. but did not Introduce:
for such are the amenities Of the
English system of caste.
Now, then, gentlemen" said Mr..
Meyer. II pelieve we can proceed to
pizness up to a certain point--ber-
haps further. Mr.. Thompson. you
have the affidavit of Captain Bryce ,"
II have" said Ahe attorney, pro-
ducing docuemnt which Mr.. Meyer
glanced at and handed back.
And in this statement. Captain.
ne said, you have sworn that her
voyage was uneyentful up to der
added with an oily smile, as he no
ticed the paling Of the captains face
that nothing occurred to make der
Titan less seaworthy or manage
able?''
That Is what ] swore to-" said the
captain with little sigh.
you are part owner, are you not,
Captain Bycey'
Il own five shares Of the compa ny's
stock"
Il have examined der charter and
der company lists" said Mr.. Meyer;
each boat Of der company is. SO far
AS assessments and dividends are con-
cerned. separate company. I find
you are listed as owning two sixty
seconds of der Titan stock. This
makes you. under der law. part owner
Of der Titan and responsible as
SUCH
What do you mean. sir, by that
word responsible 2" said Captain
Bryce, quickly.
For answer. Mr.. Meyer elevated his
black eyebrows. assumed an attitude
of listening. looked at his watch and
went to the door. which, as hi
opened, admitted the sound of CARR
age wheels.
an here" ne called to his clerks.
then faced the captain.
What do ! mean, Captain Bryce.
he Numbered. Il mean that you have
concealed in your sworn statement all
reference to der fact that you COLI
ded with an sunk the ship Royal
Age ON der night before the wreck
of your own ship
who says so--how do you know
it," Numbered the captain; you have
only mat UulieUn statement OF inc
man Rowland--an irresponsible
drunkard." -
The man was lifted abroad drunk
at New York" broke in the first
officer and remained in condition
of delirium tremens up to the ship
wreck We did not meet the Royal
Age and are in no way responsible
for her loss
Yes" added Captain Bryce, and
man In that condition is liable to
see anything. We listened to his raw
ings on the night of the wreck He
was on lookout-on the bridge. Mr..
Austen. the boatsw'n and myself were
close to him
Before Mr.. Meyers oily smile had
indicated TO the clustered captain that
he had said too much, the door open
ed and admitted Rowland. pale and
weak. with empty left sleeve. leaning
on the arm OF bronze bearded ana
manly looking giant who carried little
Myra on the other shoulder, and who
said. In the breezy tone of the quar-
ter-deck:
Well. I've brought him. half dead
but why couldn't YOU give me time
TO dock my ship A mate can't do
everything.
And this Is Captain Barry, Of der
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26

Duff-what of him?
They cried to him to spread hin
wings; but he had not learned 70 ny.
1T Is too hard" he moaned. as he fell
TO the hard ground. And so It wae,
, He was so much hurt by his fall that
he did not get well for some weeks.
AT the end of that time he asked
Piuff to teach him to fly. You can do
it, If you will try said Pluff. TIT.
again; that's the way"
So Dun tried, and tried 50 well TIT
he soon found he could fly. What 4
happy little bird he was then!-Tht
Nursery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26

Sunday. - They that were scat
tered abroad went about preaching th<
WORKPLACES 50.
Lord Jesus. we thank thee for the
clear can To service i'll the need Of our
fellow meh May we not be narrow
in our spending OF the best that ws
have for our brethren near and far.
as members OF one family on the earth.
Widen our vision OF brotherhood, we
pray thee. in thy name. and for the
furthering of thy kingdom. Amen
Philip e. Howard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26

At Marjorie's house they had bear
having Concord grapes through the
fall. but with the holidays came some
white grapes. Marjorie was puxxIed
Mamma said she. have blue grapes
gone out OF styie."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26
tTo be continued.)


Names Bass Trustee.
In the Law and Equity Court yes
terday Judge Crump entered an order
naming 8. n. Bass trustee OF Broadus
Memorial Baptist church IN place OF
George b. Pearman. deceased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26
FULL Of FEATURES
TO INTEREST Ill
especially interesting and also help
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CONTINUED from First pags.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-26


!. roofr, toward Mr. Setfridse' ana the
4ehfid. ever whom Re 'ffoundered 10 the
/, fioor---a disheveled hean-while the
| big Captain Barry examined teeth
| marks on his knuckles, and everyone
! else sprang TO their feet.
II told YOU to look out" said Cap
| tain Barry. Treat my friend re-
/ spectfully' He glared steadily at
the first ofiicer. as though inviting
! him to duplicate the offense; but that
gentleman backed away from him
! and assisted the daxed Captain Bryce
| To a CHR. where he felt Of his lossen-
/ ed teeth, spit blood upon Mr.. Meyers
| door, and gradually awakened 20 a
! realization OF. the fact that he had
| been knocked down--and BY m
| American.
Little Myra. unhcit but badly
i frightened. began to cry and call tor
| der, and somewhat to the scandal Of
| the gentle old man who was endeav-
| o1ing to soothe her.
| DANNY" she cried: ~ she strug-
| gYed to 60 to him: i want Danny
\ Dammy-Da-a-may
/ "Oh, what a pad little girl. said
| the ocular Mr.. Meyer. looking down
| her: where did YOU learn such Ian
| guAge?"
\ 1t - my ulCA-H&Mcs sal0s NOW
| land smiling In spite Of himself; "She
/ has coined tho word he explained to
/ the agttated Mr.. Selfridge. whom had
/ not yet comprshended what had
/ happened; and / have not ut been
| aba 10 pcrsuade her 70 drop it--And
| I coula NOT BE- harsh with her. Let
!! mo take her, sir" He seated himself.
1 with the child. who nestsled up to
him s0ntentedy and soon waa tram
! gull.
l ssNow, my friend" said Mr.. Mayer.
'.yuu must tell We shout this drug
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
SOCCER FOOTBALL

On Saturday afternoon last a fast game of Soccer football was witnessed at Seaside Park between Bridgeport City and the Presbyterians, resulting in the City team winning by goals to l. It was a very fine game and watched by a large crowd of specta- tors
 Bridgeport City boys have heard that the next game for the American Cup is to be played here with the Paterson True Blues of Paterson, N. T. This is supposed to be one of the finest teams in the country and will give the locals a great fight, but the local boys are going into strict train ing and doubtless will come out orf top The game they play next Sun day with the Ansonia team will make a very good rehearsal, as these teams are tied for first place in the Con necticut Lea que.
 Tonight the Bridgeport City commit tee, players and honorary members will hold a meeting in the Minstrel club rooms Stratford avenue, at s:15- Business of importance being on. everyone Is asked to be present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
WILL ARBITRATE
 BRESNAHAN CASE
NATIONAL LEAGUE MAGNATFS DON'T WANT FORMER ST. LOUIS MANAGERS CLAIM
 TO GO TO COURT.

With the well known antipathy of the National league magnates to law courts and tests of baseball law the Board of Directors of the League in session yesterday at the Wafdorf-As- tor1a, New York, found a way to settle the dispute between Roger Bres- nahan and the St. Louis Club regard ing Rogers contract, without submit ting the same to the civil courts. Af- of the Cardinals, who appeared in be- half of Mrs. Helen Hathaway Britton, owner of the club, and George Priest and Arthur N. Sager, for Bresnahan, it was decided to refer the matter to arbitration under a Missouri law.
 After the meeting Mir. Sager said: .''The contract has been referred to ar bitration provided we can agree on an arbitrator. The Missouri arbitration law is a statute that permits two liti- gants, who think a matter can be set tied without recourse to a court, to re- fer 1t to the arbitration of one or thre persons. The decision can then by for nal process be placed on the courts records as a formal decision
 Bresnahan's contract with. the St. per year and 10 per cent of the net earnings of the club. He also has a regular players contract which does not figure in the case.
 ., According to: Chairman August Herr Bresnahan's contract is ironclad anc cannot be bro en. - If both sides can not agree on an arbitrator Bresnahan will go to court and demand the full fi1ment of his contract. In the mean Pittsburg gh club, who Is anxious to sign Roger to catch for the Pirates, will have to wait before he can complee his championship lineup.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
BRISK RIDING IN
 BIG SIX DAY RACE

Madison Square Garden, N. Y., Dec. 1O-The first real excitement of the six-day bike race came here early to- day when a. score of special police men started to clear the galleries of the 1'sleepers'' who have been safely
 esconced in their seats ever since the race opened. Sunday midnight. The rail birds objected. It was unethica1 for the new management to do this. even though they did annex the money In the past the spectators have been left unmolested until Thurs day morning and many today offered to resist. The authority of the gray coats was questioned and they were told they had no right to interfere. After several near fights the man agement called off the specials, got in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

touch with Commissions Waldo and asked him to send men to help out.
 There was brisk riding all through the night. Time after time sprin ts were started but none of the contest ants was able to get very far ahead. The old game of colliding with an other rider and bringing about a. spill in order to check a sprint IS being worked to death by several of the vet erans to prevent being lapped, and as long as the men continue tied, the in terest is kept up so long as the man agement does not kick
 At 7 o'clock all of the riders were tied at 662 miles. laps. The former record was 648 miles, g laps.
 At o'clock the riders were bunch ed with a total mileage of 695 miles and laps. Former record 684 miles and 3 laps.
 At ii o'clock, the score of the riders was 732 miles, laps. The previous record was 724 miles. laps.
 At 12 o'clock the record for the punched riders was 752 miles, 1 lap. as compared with the old record for that hour of TAP miles, laps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
HUGH DUFFY MAY
 BECOME SCOUT FOR
 BOSTON NATIONALS

Boston. Dec 10.-Hugh Duffey, one of the best known men connected with baseball in this country, is consider ing an offer to scout for the Boston Braves. The offer must be an at tractive one, for both the St. Paul and Buffalo clubs wanted him to man local berth for the Braves, the men in their lineup will be the cream of the minor leagues. He is an expert at sizing up talent, and, with his leagues, would be in line to grab the promising men.
 Duffy is anxious to locate in this city, as he has a beautiful home on Columbia road, in Dorchester. lIn the morning he plays golf at Franklin field and has been away from home White Sox and Providence and Mill waukee teams that he wants to re- main here.
 Duffy is a very intimate friend of Senators, who is President Gaffney's 8 confidential adviser. The Washington manager is very strongly attached to Duffy He knows Rugh's ability as a ball player, his c1everness at man aging, his ability to develop and to teach and also his proficiency in sig ing up good ball players
 There was some talk some time ago that Bud Sharpe would be the Boston National scout. Sharpe is very close to Manager Stallings and has been manager of stallingsI plantationl in Haddocks Ga. But Buds health is not of the best and has not been for years. In fact, his chronic poor health made it necessary for him to reltnquish thes job of managing the Oakland, Cal, club, although he won the pennant out there.
 The Braves will need scouts in 1913 Billy Hamilton is no longer connected with the club. Last year President Ward had Charley Farrell for part of the season, and Amos Rusie and Scrappy Bill Joyce were also on the payroll. Hamilton was the clubs reg ular scout.
 The agreement with Duffy is prob ably of the tentative order. It is doubtful if he has really signed 8 con tract, but has agreed to scout for the Bostons if he does not get a chance to sign with some club as manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
BIC AUTO RACE DRIVERS
 ARE NOW BEING SELECTED

Indianapolis, Dec. 1o.-The promo ters of the Indianapolis motor speed way are already planning for the 1913 Memorial Day. 5Oo-n1Ie race, which they hope to make a record breaker next year. c. w. Sedwick, manager of the speedway track, is now in Europe the purpose of his visit being to sign up entries for 1913. Sed- wick is abroad trying to induce the foreign drivers to come over here in May to take part in the big auto classic. Advices received from sedwicIr are to the effect that several foreign driv- CTS will compete in the big race. It is said that Sedwick has received as surances from several drivers.
 This information comes direct from Paris and is just the opposite to the pessimistic story that came out here last week to the effect that 8edwick had failed in his mission and that the Europeans would not listen to the in vitation. The Paris reports say one conditional entry has been made, AL bert Guyot, one of the best of the European drivers, having agreed to come over with an eight cylinder car which he has built himself and which The Peugeot people also have be come interested and Georges Bol1ot,
 winner of the last French Grand Prix, has gone to the frodt'' for is possible for himself, Zuccareli and Goux to visit Indianapolis for Mem oria1 Day and yet get back to France for the Grand Prix on July 10. It ing of the 450 inch limit on the In dianapolis race will not shut out the Peugeot for Bollot says 1t is possible to put on smaller cylinders and get inside without seriously impairing the
 speed of what is declared to be the fastest car in Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
BY Wagner


 George B. Maxwell, mayor of Bath Beach and circulation manager for the New York Journal for New England, has blosos1ned out as a baseball scout. He has dug up an outfie1der named James Cook and has offered the play CT to the Bridgeport club. Cook play ed last season with the WiscOnGin-Illt- nois league and Is said to be a bear cat Manager McCann may give Cook a trial The young outfielder is a Brooklyn. boy He claims to have an offer from Baltimore of the Interna- tionaI league but thinks seasons ex- perience in class B would do him more good.
 The Bridgeport management has also received an application from 9 young outhelder who is recommended by Frank O'Rour4xe, the former Bridge port ,ehortstoP now with the Boston Nationals Manager McCann has seen him play with a Brooklyn serni-pro team and thinks well of him. He says the youngster is short in stature but can hit. Until he receives his signed to announce the applicants name.
 Young Boyd who was slated to tackle Teddy Fabryck in the Acorn A. c. boxing show, came to town last night and said he couldn't go with the hand. Kid Perrone, who has been seen here in several preliminar1as, will go on with Fabryck.
 Tim Jordon the Toronto first base man, who made great record last season in the international league, will be given a chance to get into the big
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
CROWD OF BOXING FANS TO
 VISIT so. EORWALk TONIGHT

Judging from the interest manifest in local fight circles, an unusually large attendance of Bridgeport enthu siasts will go to South Norwalk this evening to watch Young McAuliffe", the fast East Side boy, swap punches with Frankie Fleming, the Canadian featherweight champion. The boys will box 10 rounds before the Twin City Athletic Club of South Norwalk, at the Auditorium in that ctiy. It is the star go, of a very interesting card. and promises to be one of the best bouts ever staged in this State. Elem ing is conceded to be one of the cIev- crest lads in his division. and is also the possessor of a considerable wallop, as his ring record of knockouts clear ly indicates.
 Mac may lack some of the Canad- ian's experience and cleverness, but makes it up in the hitting line: If he should happen to land his trusty right on the Canadians. jaw, it would mean a quick curtain, for the local boy usuady has considerable power behind his swats. Most of the local fans will take the TIPS train this evening, which will get them in South Norwalk in ample time to see the entire bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
MONROE BEAT JEFEIES
 TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY


 It is ten years ago today. on Dec. 10th, 1902, that James J. JefTries, the battling behemoth of the squared circle, first tasted defeat. When the news from Butte, Mont, percolated over the wires and into the newspa- pers, the sporting world. in uni- shouted 'tFake.".
 It was not believed that the mighty Jeffries, victor over FttzsimInons, Corbett. Sharkey and Ruhlfn, could be OutpOinted by a miner with comparatively little ring experience, who an- swered to the name of Jack
 The fact of the matter was that the champion had not trained for the bout, esteeming Munroe as of SO little worth as not to be feared under any cir cumstances.. The farce lasted clearly outclassed. Munroe was naturally quite chesty over his victory, but his bump of con- ceit was materially reduced in ;. 1904, when, in San Francisco, he again met the champion and was punched into submission in two rounds.
 
 in which Jeffrfes appeared un- til that Hateful Fourth of July. 1910, when 8 taII dark man crossed his path at Reno. The experience of Jeffr1es in being defeated by man vastly his in ferior has had many parallels in pugi1istic history. Bob F4tz- simmons was thoroughly beaten in four rounds by Jim Hall, wT1orr, Fa I4f0T. knocked <TIf and the freclxIed fellow also lost on a foul to Tom ,Sharkey.
 Tommy Burns was whipped by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, but afterward turned the tables and gave the Quaker City man a thorough drubbing.
 Back in 1896, at the begin ming of his career, Jim Corbett lost to 3 fighter named Billy WeIcIl. Kid Mccoy was knock ed out by Jack Mccormick in the first round, but soon got his revenge. Mccoy also lost to Jack Root, who fin turn had been put to sleep by George Gardner. fin two battles, but who later defeated Gardner.
 The Britt-Nelson. the Nelson Cans, and the KetcheI-Papke fights are more recent examples of 1ucIx's see-saw in the fortunes of fight. Nelson was defeated San Francisco. but soon came. back at the Californian.
 The 1Danes was9 defeated by Cans at GoIdfield, ard then whipped the fold ma ster's in two battles, Three fights were required to decide the issue be- tween Papke and KetcEe1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
OUTFIELDER SWANDER OF
 SPRINGFIELD CAUSES. BIG
 STRIKE IN DENTAL SCHCOL

Cincinnati. Dec. 1O.-That. the threat of the junior class of the Ohio Dental college at Seventh avenue and Mound street, to strike unless one of their number was reinstAted was no idle boast was manifest last Friday morn ing when the class, 56 in nli1nber, a.b- solutely refused to participate further in the functions Of the college. ..
 The trouble was precipitated by the suspension of Edward d-Swander--of Portsmouth, P na O.. a ball player and a a member of the Springfield. --CGass.) team last season. It is claimed by the members of the class that the sus- pension of Swander was unjustifaBle.
 It is claimed by them that Swander had made a dental plate and that Prof. H: F. Methven of the faculty had accidentally broken it. He or dered Swander, so it is alleged by the latters classmates, to make a. new plate. Swander refused to do so and was suspended. The action was ta- preliminary meeting they declared the action was uncaded for and they de- cided by a rising vote not to partici- pate in. the lectures or do any clinic work until Swander had been restored to his place in the junior class.
 They also joined in a protest against what they term the arbitrary actions of some of sthe professors at the col lege. The climax Of the situation was attained Friday morning when the 56 students gathered in the smoking stand for what they call their rights.
 Word was sent to the faculty that they were in earnest in their inten tion to have Swander reinstated. The students spent the time cheering and singing class songs, but their attitude appeared to have no visible effect upon the professors. Supt. Magee visited the smoking room and addressed the stu dents, but his concihasory rema rks did not have the effect of causing them to resume their studies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
KNOCKOUT BROWN TAXES
 BOUT FROM YOUNG REILLY

Knockout Brown outpointed Young Reilly in the main event before the Olympic A. C., New York, last night. furnished Dan Morgan's protegy con siderable trouble. Reilly made a de- cfdedly favorable impression on the fans, and at times outfought the game sfDutchman''
 Reilly was the better at infghting g and at close quarters had the better of Knockout. Early in the engage ment he cut Browns right eye very badly with a right hand chop. He was much shorter than Knockout and kept playing for the body throughout the engagement. Reilly almost drop ped his man with right to the jaw He followed him up and gave Brown a good drubbing in the clinches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
RUBE MARQUARD DEMANDS SIO,OOO SALARY OR HE'LL QUIT New York Giant Pitcher Says McGraW Got
 His Goat

St.. Louis, Dec. 1o-"New York will pay me $1O.0O0 to pitch ball next sea I will stick to vaudeville and give baseball the go-by for the time being,'' said Rube Marquard, pre- n1ier southpaw of the National League, and Blossom Seeley's running mate in vaudeville
 ''McGraw laughed when asked for a much smaller sum, and inquired what I had done to justify & raise in salary. Can you beat that for unadul- terated nerve. 1t sure gave me a case of nerves and I told McGraw & few things.
 .. What have done said I, how
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
NORTHEASTERN LEAGUE
 NEWEST BASEBALL CIRCUIT
Will Tap New England Territory Not
 Now Occupied.

Binghamton, N Y, Dec 10-The newest arrival in the list of baseball leagues is the Northeastern Baseball league just organized. It has $1, 400 salary list. The permit for it's for nation has just been : secured from John H. Farrell. secretary of the Ma tiona1 Association of Baseball Clubs. The league will cover territory not now occupied by any league in orga- nized baseball: Jacob Morse, of Bos- ton. will probably be elected perma- nent president at a meeting to be held soon in Boston. The following cities have applied for protection:
 ter and Nashua, N H., Pawtucket, R, l., and Taunton, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
FIELDER JONES IS
 LIKELY CHOICEFOR YANKEES' MANAGER

Chicago, Dec. 1o-FfeIder Jones, for
 ner leader of the Chicago American League Baseball club, arrived in Chi cago last night, where he will remain over the meeting of the American league, called for Wednesday. For several weks Jones has been mention ed as a possible head for the New York American league team and it is expected that he will confer with the AmeridRn League owners during the meeting Baseball men in touch with the situation say that Jones is likely to be the central figure of a surprise in the baseball world in the near fu>
 ture. g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
THIS DATE IN
 PUGILISTTC ANNALS

1902-Jack Munroe defeated Jim Jeffries, heavyweight champion of the world in rounds at Butte, Mont. This was the first time Jeffries had ever been defeated, and in 1904 he won easily over Munroe in rounds at San Francisco.
 1909-Jack Britton knocked out Kid Farmer, to whom he had lost on a foul a week before, in 7th round at Savannah.
 1911-Sam Mcvey, American negro heavyweight, stopped Jack Lester in 9th round at Brisbane, Australia.