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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
HONEY F|TZ GOT
HIS WORLD SERIES
TICKETS ALL RIGHT
mo Tickets, No Games" He
Said to Commission,
And 1t Went.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-"Honey Fftz"
Fitzgerald, mayor of Boston. is one
boy who got tickets to the world series.
He got 900, and that Is more than any
other individual got. Here's how he
did It: -.
The club officials refused to grant
Mayor Fitz his 800 when he asked for
them few weeks ago. He took the
matter up with Ban johnson, Garry
Hermann. and others. Nothing doing.
Mayor Fitz got fussy; the national COM
mission got busy. They sent peaceful
and diplomatic John Heydler TO Boston
to quiet Mayor Fitz. Heydier went He
strobe into the city hall. he met Mayer
Fitz. he started to explain. and he new
err finished,
You furnish those 300 seats or therell
be no world series. II I do not get
the 800 tickets, I'll revoke the license
Of the Boston club, then they can't
play"
This was Mayor, Fitz's ukimatum.
Now you know why Mayor Fitz led
the faithful 800 rooters Of Boston on TO
the Polo Grounds. II "Honey Fitz" and
the 800 had not been able to come there
would have been no series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
BR|TON CR|T|C|SES
PROFESSIONALISM IN
AMERICAN SPORTS
Sir John Harrington Sees
First of the Worlds
Series Games.

NEW YORK. Oct. 12.-Sir John Har-
rington, former British minister TO
Abyssinia. arrived at New York on
an American visit just in time to see
the first of the world championship
games. and will remain here for the
conclusion of the series.
1.-THE excitement here over these
games Is. after ALL just what we have
in London over a big soccer match"
said Sir John. But / find a differ
ence between the way people go in for
sports here and in England. over here
YOU make more of a business OF your
sports. For instance, in baseball, all
your players are professionals who are
paid salaries to work at baseball. not TO
Elay It, Some one was telling me that
Ty Cobb Is to get $4,000 next season.
That Is extraordinary. Baseball play
ing is more remunerative than many or
the learned professions.
Then l think you people over here
dc not go In so much for the love of
sport itself as to win. You insist
upon being first. I believe that with us
We love sports more for their own sake
than for the Idea of beating somebody
else at them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Harvard Looks for
Hard Battle TODAY

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Oct. 12-In the
strong Williams eleven Harvard expects
a worthy opponent today at the Stadium
and has planned several new plays to
insure success. The Berkshire boys
have a fast. heavy team which has
been pointed" for this game. Last year
Harvard won, IS to 0. but williams does
not believe this score will be equailed
today.
As q final practice the coaches lined
UP against the varsity. and were unable
to make any Roadway against the
strong defense offered by the regulars
when the substitutes went In, though,
the coaches won, 6 TO 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Leading SluSgers.
Y. M. c. A. to Establish
Sex Hygiene Course

A public conference of parents; will be
held in the Y. NJ. C. A. building tonight
to establish a training course for par
ents and teachers to instruct children
In sex hygiene. 1t 10 expected this
course will be given from November
il to II, and will be conducted by Prof.
w. s. Hall. professor OF physiology In
the Northwestern University Nedicai
School. OF Chicago. s,ls,-rrI :, ~
The course will form the major part
OF the general conference on The Boy
and the Home" In which. addresses will
be given by DR.. p. p. Cisxton. Com
missioner of Education; Health Officer
Woodward. Superintendent Of Schools
Davidson. Judge Wendell Phillips STAT
ford, and others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12

I win at least one game and possibly
two. On the other wing Of 1t. the
Giants must beat Wood at some stage
Of the game, and in behalf OF Smokey
Joe" We are wiling TO state that he
has vet to pitch game true TO hts
American League form.
He has won. but he hasn't been at
his best. II Mathewson wins his battle.
Wood must show surer nash of his
old form to upset MarQuard. now that
the Rube has tasted gore. In this
respect Marquard is a good deal like the
Nubian lion Of yore. One taste OF gore
gives him quite an appetite" and he
10 a much tougher citizen to deal with
than IL beaten.
The Rube has the same confidence
now which carried him along his record
run. and must be counted as one of the
vital factors of the series-a more dam
gerous man that either Mathewson or
Tesreau, who looked to be New York's
sole hope at the start of the series.
Unless the dope goes badly awry, Bos-
ton will find this wry-necked side
beat.
without a single thought In common.
And Marquard after the first start IL
far from being on the run.
That Red Sox lnfield.
Prof. Mack displayed quite a cluster
Of infield talent when he entered the
worlds series last fall. but nothing
OF the type shown by stahrs inner set.
The Boston outfield was touted as the
main hope Of the team. but 1t has fallen
to the Boston infield. Wagner and
Yerkes leading. to Dush the red no ed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Johnson Credits Woods Support Nrtoryce Pays Tribute heH
TY COBB'S AVERAGE
Z FOR SEASON, All
The Georgia Peach Is Only Slugger To Go Beyond
400 Mark, Joe Jackson Failing BY Only Four
Points-Milan Steals Eghty-Seven Bases

Ty Cobb once more leads all the
sluggers OF the American League, his
official average being Al. He 10 the
only hitter to pass the 400 mark, Joe
Jackson Just falling by four points.
"Zeb" Milan stole eighty-seven bases
during the season. passing Cobb's rec
ord OF eighty-three made last season
The little Tennessee flyer enjoyed a
good year In every way. and will en-.
deavor to better this mark next year.
Following are the ANAL averages for
all players except the members OF the
Climbers. whose figures appeared Thurs
day. ~ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12

the game In the balance. with Fletcher
paving the dirt on second. with a lone
run needed to tie the score. Then Tee-
reau snatched up his bat.
Pinch Hitter Run In.
The fire of conquest must have burned
in his eyes as launching his great Shout
ders he STROBE toward the plate. But
then n sudden exclamation from Nc
Graw. saustted In the coacher's box, a
hand upiifted. woodland Tesreau
stood still. Past him Mccormick
bounded - quite brawny Mccormick
pinch hitter of his team-come to rob
the mountain boy OF his moment OF
victory-the moment bred In anger pre-
destined to triumph. only to be lost be-
cause no one understood, and as he stood
there puzzled unwilling as he saw his
team. forced to the field. failures with
out the run he felt he could have given
them. the deep hooting OF a tug some
where out In Harlem came to him-a
mournful boot, the voice Of fate, laugh
ing.
copyright, 1912. by the Adams Newspaper
Service.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Mackmen Take Title
In Sleeptown Series

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. l2.-Connie
Mack's Athletics are champions of
Philadelphia for 1912. having won the
deciding battle by hammering Eppa
Rixey, the tall virginia southpaw. from
the mound in five innings. The score
was 5 to 2. Carroll Brown kept the
Phillies' hits scattered and was never
in much danger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Leaders Play Today
For District Title

Miss Elizabeth Bryan who worked her
way to the finals In the ladies' singles
OF the District Tennis Championship,
meets Miss Eva Baker today for the
title in that class. Miss Bryan is en-
titled 10 meet Miss Baker by virtue OF
the formers victory over Miss Annie
Dufour by 6-4. 3-6. and 7-5.
Miss Enid Holden and Roy Hornidge
won the title of District champions In
mixed doubles by defeating Miss Eva
Baker and c. T. Chapman, Ga and Ga,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17

man knew the moral quality of his act, realized it's results, and knew that he ought not to do the act? If the law finds such responsibility in a criminal, he is not legally insane. =
 But there is such a thing as com plete knowledge of the nature of an act, accompanied by strong desire not to do the evil thing, and with an irresistible impulse to do it.
 Of this truth tue dipsomaniac is an ever present example. Who is not familiar with the frantic effort of the drunkard to keep from drink and his abject failure to do so?
 Physical infirmities present them selves to the eye and are readily re- cognized. But mental infirmities. which may be physical and just as real. are less readily perceived. Only 9 dissection of the brain can show the lesion in this lobe, or the atro- phied portion of that lobe. and noth- ing can show that one center was too richly supplied with blood, while an- other starved for lack of 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
THE FARMER: MAY 17. 1912

When one of a mans legs is longer than it really ought to be, nobody is amazed because the man limps. But if some portion of a mans brain hmps, neither the limp. nor the effect upon the mans action is easy to see.
 Such considerations are disturbing. They show how difficult 1t is to divide men into sheep and goats, and fix moral responsibility in terms of ac- ton. sesias
 Assuming that Redding is the vic- tim of an inherited mental defect, what shall be done with him? Is his extinction indicated, or should he merely be segregated? ' Men will differ according to, their habit of viewing the question. Some will affirm that society has no right to take the poor. irresponsible life that came into being without it's con- sent. Others will affirm that when- ever a human creature, even by de- feet in its organism, is become a mere tigerish machine. dangerous to his fellows, that his annihilation is to be preferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
COLUMBUS MonuMEAT
 UNWILLING 0N JUNE 8
 AT WASHINGTON D. 6.
Knights Will Consregate Over
 5O,O00 Strong

Knights of Columbus and friends from all over the United States and possessions, from canada and Mexico, will gather at Washington, June 8, to pay honor to Christopher. Columbus. on the occasion of the unveiliug of the magnificent new monument of the discoverer, which is situated directly in front of the mammoth Union eta- tion =
 State and territorial conventions will be held all over the country, and 1t is expected that final arrangements for the participation of the order in the unveiIing ceremonies will be com pleted. Reports have already been received from 65 State and territorial deputies. giving every assurance that at least 100000 Knights and friends will make the trip to Washington.
 The completion of tile monument Is now a matter of days. The contrac- tors are rushing. the work on it. and as the heroic figure of Columbus Is already in position, all that remains is the swinging into position of the great cap stone.
 Preparations for the reception of the visitors in Washington and in charge of the Boar dof Trade and the Chamber of Commerce. A public entertain ment at the unveiling is being arrang- ed on an elaborate scale. Both or ganiza tions are making it their spe- cial duty to provide sufficient accom-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17

The plan of consolidation seems similar to that under which the Con- necticut Railway and Lighting Com pany was created, giving birth to mil- lions of securities upon which the public is paying interest and dividends and wi1kpay for long to come.
 As in the charters granted to the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company. and to the Consolidated Railway Company, now both con- trolled by tho Connecticut Company, no provisions seem to have been plac- ed in the Massachusetts bill for the protection of the public.
 Bridgeport has an interest in the proposed Massachusetts consolidation for the reason that the corporation. or corporations concerned rest, in the last analysis, upon the New Haven road, and will contribute to the strength or weakness of the New Ha- ven system. to the support of which Bridgeport makes annually an enor- nous contribution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
s SIX IIOKETs FOR A QUARTER

Alderman Igddy. who has done commendabie work h bridging the six ticketi+ Tor q quarter issue to pub lie atssntion. odtilned. yestsrday plans whirh .hsve bee1 fermulated to assist fhe mcvement-
 A number 6f conamunities have Joined in khs asitatfbp,. and have saised ccm1l lttteestto constder the matter. It is the purpose of these Scommsttess te meeh together soon,
 Tho plan of gett tns the reduction by moral snasion 6f tne ecnpany has beeprebandoned, and tiss Public Utili- ticf Gk loSp will Be appealed to. &l epolss .sHh thss other cities and to1a5, VIII ak Tor | RIGHT, and 9ot 1er { DOEtAIIoN. This Is as 1t ehouId be. s :. ss -
 There is a question, however, if an appeal to the Rvblic utiiities Commits don. mode 1ointH by widely separated eommunities. win have much stand v if t1l4h. . netitiqn, should be receiv- fmtst .appear that Bridgeport will be placed at disadvaptaxe, especially if number of the towns, joining in the petition shou)d be much smaller in population than Bridgeport.
 Densitys 6f> popglAtion and volume of business arc . large factor in the cost of conducting q street railway seryice. Bffdeeport Y of small area ana has the secend lalest population
 AnsadJudication shased upon Bridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17

ent every day on penalty of fine of five cents. The pandemOnium that now rages in the exchange during bus mess hours was unknown in the old days, when the members were as quiet and sedate as if in church. this method of transacting affairs be- ing enforced by a provision for a fine of from five to twenty-five cents for each Interruption. Norwegians of America as we'll as in their native land will celebrate tor day the ninety-eighth anniversary of Independence. Two years from today will be the centennial of Norway s freedom and will be marked by a great celebration and exhibition in Christiana. Norwegians of the United States and, Canada are also consid- probably with great international gathering of Norwegians in Minneapo- lis.
 Today is the twenty first birthday of Her Grace the Duchess of Fife. granddaughter of King Edward and daughter of Princess Louise and Alex ander Duff, Lord Fife, who was creat- ed royal Duke on the occasion of his marriage. By the recent death of the Duke the title passes to his beautiful elder daughter. Although a common CT Tn inc eyes or the law, tue Ado. that the Sovereign in council gave sanction to the marriage of her par ents makes Duchess Alexandra member of the. British Royal family and in line of succession to the throne: Should the lovely young Duchess fall to marry and have children the title would descend to her younger SIS; ter. Princess Maud. Although royal Duchess. Alexandra continues to be known as Princess, distinction con ferred upon her by the late King Ed ward in 1905.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
HAYWARD WORTH s25. DOC, ,0Oo. Owns $17 7,OOO, 900 in Bonds Alone, ani
 Has $2,5OO, ,OOO Annual Income

Cambridge, Mass, May 17--Harvard University, according to a financial report just made, has $25, 900. 900 in pro- ductive funds, of which $17. 900. 600 Is in solid stocks and bonds This is an increase of a million and quarter over last year in the value of the stocks and bonds.! Y
 From it's productive funds. the uni- versity has an Income of $2.500. 900, $735, ,735 of this income coming from it's stocks and bonds. The university has about 4.O0o students and owns some of the best real estate in Bos- ton and suburbs. from which good income is derived. It has always been question of speculation as to. just what the university was worth, and the report has shown 1t to be the rich- est in the country.
 During the last fiscal year the uni- versity acquired a large amount of new bonds and stocks and disposed Of others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
MIR. HILLS REFORMATION

Why didn't he introduce his good bills when his party was in power in the house and he had some influence? Does he believe that noise and pre- tense constitute progress7 He help- ed to make and voted for the Payne Aldrich tariff bill No voice more loud than his in denouncing the in iquities of that bill now. There is no inordinate tariff and no progressive Legislation of which through 16 years he has not been the open. or tacit. en- 'emy. from parcels post, which he shouts for at the eleventh hour, to the income tax. upon which he has not yet recanted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
THE ATTEMPTED TROLLEY MERGER

The Springfield Union indicates in an article printed elsewhere in this issue. some of the bad spots in a scheme of trolley consolidation in Massachusetts, proposed by the New Haven railroad in a bill which has just been disapproved by the railroad d commissioners of Massachusetts.
 Connecticut. unfortunately, has al- ready suffered by the. very methods of over capitalization, stock watering and system of financing by which weak properties and strong proper ties are Joined together with huge profits to promoters, and the strong are made to carry the weak and the water,
 Against the companies which 1t il proposed to unite the bill would au- ,thorize capitalization of $20.oo0, 900. which is greatly in excess of the pres ent capitalization of the companies. and yet moro in excess of the physii cal value of the property to be- con- solidated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP

Warfare is to be ended for all time, at least so far as the United States is concerned, and the standard of cit izenship in this country is to be put on a higher plane than ever before. by a course of study in good will which is devised for the elementary schools throughout this country. Such at least, is the hope of those who have formulated the course. A complete outline of the topics covered in this new school subject, is contained in a Government publication just issued for free distribution by the United States Bureau of Education.
 In the lower grades. according to the Bureau of Education's monograph the child is trained in habits of for bearance. consideration, gentleness and self control, while in the latter grades emphasis is laid upon the prin- eiples of the world peace movement.
 Thus in the first grade the child learns the treatment he should give his companion and pets. The second grade deals with home life; the third, with school and play time, while the fourth takes up the home town or city. In grade five the course broad ems to include consideration of the whole country; in the sixth. the child takes up good citizenship; in the sew enth he studies the world family, and in the Hast he learns what the larger patriotism means.
 In this way the child grows up in the understanding that the good will which he must show his friends and parents should also be extended to all the inhabitants of the earth. He be- gins by learning that he must be kind to the animals and playmates because he is in constant relations with them; then he comes to understand that this nation should be at peace with. all others, because all nations are inter- dependent; and this finally leads to the last topic in the whole long course F-the united world.
 The moral qualities essential to the world peace movement, such as faith fulness. generosity, gratitude, hospi- tality, fair play, honesty, and consid7, eration for others, are emphasized. The practical operation of these quail, ties in the field of world politics is shown collectively by consideration of such questions as: How can we help our community? How can we serve our country? What have other na- tions given us? What are our obi. gations to them? What are the ef-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
FIRST THINGS

The first national Thanksgiving Day in the United States. in the year of the Declaration of Independence, was observed on this date in 1776 and an- other was declared for December Il of the same year. From ITS to 1782 Thanksgiving was celebrated in April or May. Tn 17S9 President Washing- ton appointed Thursday, November 26, a day for general thanksgiving throughout the new nation, and the custom has been generally observed by all succeeding Presidents.
 The court of Session, the highest civil tribunal in Scotland, was insti- tuted by James V on this date in 1532. The New York Stock Exchange was formed at a meeting held 12o years ago today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17

port, or even upon Bridgeport and the population immediately surround. ing, would stand in a strong position because the cost of doing business in street railroading here is relatively low and the business large and profit able.
 The more Bridgeports claim is DILUTED by being mingled with the claims of distant and more SPARSE. EY SETTLED communities. the lesa Bridgeport's chance of Justice is like- ly to be.
 ' There is some question also if a petition to the Public Utilities Com mission ought not to be g flat de mand for the sale of six tickets for a quarter. or 25 tickets for a dollar to ALL patrons
 In the absence of a statute espec- ially authorizing the sale of tickets at reduced rates to certain class ot patrons. there would be a strong tendency upon the part of the com mission to deny a petition for six tickets for a quarter good at certain hours and to certain class of pat rons, as DISCRIMINATION.
 If the courts should review such g decision they would find the law upon it's side. as discrimination in rates o1 public service corporations has beer almost uniformly forbidden.
 In essence Alderman Lyddy is right The question is merely as to the besi way to make EFFECTIVE what he desires to accomplish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-17
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