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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
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But One Candidate
 For Civil Service Exams

But one applicant appeared at the council chamber yesterday to take an examination under the JL s. Civil Servtcs commission to hl1 a. vacancy as stenographer and typewriter in Washington The examination opened at 10 o'clock and was carried on until late in the day Two Bridgeport young men had been applicants, but only one Robert F1nucane. appeared The examination was carried on under the supervisioE of E. E Stebbins, district superintendent; of Boston.
 This is the first examination in Brfdgeport under the new ruling of the .cofnrnissdon that applicants fur 115sh photographs before being allowed so tafie the exaninati ton. It is alleg- ed in the past that applicants have sent others to take examinations for them
 The annual examinations for clerks and carriers which was to be held in this city, Oct. IS, has been postponed indefinitely, as the department has sufficient clerk and carriers, until 1915.
 On Oct. Is. in the council cham Der of the city hall. an examination will be held for field positions. There are a number Of clerks, stenogT aphers, and typewr1ters required in offices about the country and these will be filled by successful applicants taking the exanination here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
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A million and 8 half of automobile owners are becoming quite generally agreed that road users should not be divided into taxed and untaxed class es. Through it's executive board, on which every state is Represented, the American Automobile ASso- citation. at the September sessi on, re-, newed consideration of the subject, taking action that leaves no doubt as to it's position.
 In the adopted report of a special committee named at the seTni-annuaI meeting of the entire association, Chairman H. A. BonneII sets forth that in only four states is it possible to- make, the registration tax in lieu of the personal tax. The associa- ton remains opposed to the paymen of the two taxes, designated as "a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
AMERICANS IN MOTOR CAR
 AMBULANCE SERVICE

Ambulance work has been added to the repertoire of roles assumed by au- tonobiles operating under war condt- tions in and about Paris. Among the disting guished Americans who have volunteered for ambulance service is Robert Bacon, former American am bassador to France. He visited the headquarters of the Packard Motor Car Company of Paris to purchase a car for Aperican ambulance service use. R. N Goode, the manager. ex- pressed his desire to provide car for ambulance service without charge, and to drive it himself. He immediately had car eqt1i pped for the work. The first job was dash for Colonmier with MT. Bacon and two doctors to get a wounded English general. MT. Bacon, in a small car furnished by the French government, has since been accompanying sGoode's ambu- lance on it's various trips to rescue wounded soldiers.
 One of Goode's assistants, named Clarke, has left for volunteer ser vice with the Third Army Corps, driving one of the cars formerly op- pean rental service. His bunk-mate is Baron Henri de Rothschild. who volunteered for service in the Eng fish army as chauffeur.
 Upon the Packard Branch of Paris fell the burden of the second big rush A1OH1 the C1Eys when the GeTnldnf aQ- vance upon Paris became dangerous. Parisians of the highest circles start ed an immediate exodus for Havre, Brittany and the South, to get boats for England. Paris offices of other foreign-made cars were closed, while French automobile concerns had all their cars requisitioned by the govern ment
 Having the European rental cars at it's disposal, and also by reason of it's ability to obtain permits to leave the city and often to enter the military zone itself the Packard organization has been overwh elnned with demands upon it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR
CARE OF TIRES.

j {
 MT. F. Greenwald. head of the Ser vice department. of the Firestone Tire & Rubber company, suggests the fol- lowing precautions to auto owners:
 When you are through with your car for the seaseason. jack 1t up, re- wash them well with soap and wa ter. Be sure to remove all traces of oil or grease. The rims too, should be sandpapered to remove all traces of rust accumulation and painted with liquid graphite.
 should be wrappedS-n clean cloth or paper and laid flat in a.acooI, dark place. If possible, store tires where they will not be subjected to extr e1nes of heaa and cold. A temperature of 40 to so degrees is most favorable for avoiding chemical action in the rubber.
 A very efrecttve way is to wrap them in strips of muslin or burIap. about three inches wide. Wind these strips around the tire and have each wrap lap over about one inch.
 Inner, tubes should be def1ated, and placed in a box, or wrapped in clean cloth or paper, and laid Hat in a dark place with no weight resting on. them. If they ara left in the tubes, they should be partly inflated.
 Never let the weight of the car rest
 
 winter months Jack it up and all low the axIes to rest on supports. The constant weight on one part of the tire will cause it to fatten at that point. creasing the fabric and greatly weakening it. If the tires are left on the rims. they should be thor oughly cleaned and repaired and only enough air pressure left in the tubes to keep them we'll rounded This prevents them from wrinkling or cracking.
 While the car is not In use is an opportune time to have necessary re- pairs made on tires It is the repair shops slack season and, as you are in no hurry for the return of the tires, they can devote all the time neces- sary for your job and doit right
 Examine tires well and have a1lscuts in the tread extending through to the fabric repaired.
 By following these suggestions, you can add many miles to the life of your tires.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08

Judgment was reserved by Thomas B. Meyers, chief clerk in the secretary of states office, when he heard testi- mony in the cases of Max Lamberg, of Bridgeport. and Herbert Mills of West port charged with violations of the automobile laws. Walter Jordon of Devon who crashed into another car at Main and Congress streets was not deprived of his license.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08

September 4 eDemented because of the loss Of thousands of dollars worth of property in Germany the man is believed to have wandered away and hanged himself
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
Litchfield County News
Voting Machine Used.

Much interest was centered on the operation of the new voting machine used for the first time in Norfolk. Monday and the verdict was practi- or no difficulty was experienced by the voters. The polls were closed at and the result of the bal1oting was ascertained eleven minutes after that hour.
 Renon1inated For Senator.
 Senator John M fwadhans of Go- shen has been renominated for state senator by the Republicans in the Thirtieth District.
 In Supreme Court.
 In the Supreme court at Hartford, Tuesday. the suit of Mary A. Hayes of Torrtngton against the Torrington Water Company had the right of way for argument. It went to the supreme court on an appeal by Mrs. Hayes from a judgment against her in the superior court. In September. 1911, Mrs Hayes lived in Torrtngton, and she was a patron of the water com pany. She claimed that she drank water from the pipes in her house, believing that the water was free from contamination. She alleged that the water was Impure, seriously contani- mated and unfit to drink, and as re- suit of drinking the water, she alleged that she became i'll. At the time of the grievance which she complains of, she says that the company allowed filthy water and sewage to flow into it's ponds and that the company was in a prosperous condition and was paying a dividend of 40 per cent. on it's capital stock. She said that she was not guilty of contribut oryz znegIig- ence, but that it was the negligence of the company in not keeping its water pure that caused her illness and she asked for damages of $15,000. The case went to trial before a jury and the lawyers for the water com pany moved for Judgment in non suit. This was granted and Mrs. Hayes appealed. As the basis of the appeal the contention is that Judge Case, who granted the motion in non suit, erred in granting the motion. All of the testimony that was offered in support of Mrs. Hayes case forms a part of the record in the Supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
MISS ELrzABErH NEWELL

or the w Gilbert NeweII's school of Dancing at Masonic Temple 10O5 Broad St. Beginners Glass for ladies and gentlemen Thursday evening, Oct 15s at s o'clock. A thorough course of instruction in the latest society dances. q t@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08

Charles F. I4acornbe, chief engineer of the bureau of gas and electricity in New York. handed in his resignation $7, 800
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08

OUTFITS SCHOOL or DANCING. Second Lesson In Glasses. new pupils accepted. Ladies and Gentle5n1erlss Class Thursday EsyeRing. High School appointments. Private Lessons. a fner- noon and eyes1ing-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
Fairfield County News
Automobile Accidents.

Backfring of the engine set fire to Charles l.. Giegerfeh's automobile at Lake Kenosia Monday evening and the ear was totally destroyed. The car was a new one and the loss is covered by insurance
 An automobile operated by Mrs. Egbert L1illie. of Wilton, struck a carriage in Norwalk, Monday after noon, throwing the occupants of the team on the ground and tearing off the rear wheel. Those in the carriage were. William Gilbert and his wife, Margaret McGrath and Frank Bassler. a. young boy, Mrs. Gilbert sustained a bruised left hip and arm while the other woman sustained contusions about the chest and her right side. The little boy escaped with a shaking up. According to the story of eye witnesses. Mrs. Lille in attempting to pass the team at the point where a detour starts. lost control and the front wheel caught the rear one of the car | fss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
Identiffcation of Suicide.

Identification of Suicide
 The identity of the man who was found hanging in Kee1er's woods, Norwalk, Sunday was ascertained Tuesday when Thomas Haas identi- fled the dead man as being August
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
s2. .25 For Laborma.

A Greenwich town meeting passed. Monday. a resolution increasing the wagesf of all residents of the town enn- ployed by the town from $2 to $2.z57
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08

On Columbus Day, October 12, the departments at the post office will be open as. follows: General delivery, parcel post and registry windows, open from a. m. to 12 na.; money order. postal savings bank and stamp win dows, closed all day; carriers will make but one delivery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
l BRTEFITENIS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

The decomposed body of the man found yesterday in the dry bed of a. stream on the farm of Albert voight on Reservoir avenue. has been identi- fled as that of Charles Watkinson of 206 Holly street, who disapp cared on May 23, 1913. etective Sergeant Pe4 ter Hall identified the body Watkin- son made a visit daily to the Park cemetery. and it is thought that he was suddenly attacked with heart failure.
 A reception will be given by Dewey camp, No. 2o33, Modern Woodmen of America in honor of the promotion of J. w. Hughes of Hartford, from Hartford county deputy to state depu- ty MT. Hughes will be guest of hon or. All camps of the city will partici- pate and an extensive musical program llas been arranged. Z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-08
Renor,airated nor senator.

Senator John M fwadhams of Go shen has been renominated for state senator by the Republicans in the Thirtieth District.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01

Under the workmen's compensation
law. which went into effect in New
York State at midnight, the baseball
player is recognized as a workman
engaged in a hazardous occupation
and ball clubs are taxed accordingly
in order to insure him his livelihood
in case of mishap. Not alone are
the baseball clubs of the State to be
taxed but visiting clubs as well, and
a neat sum will be exacted from the
National, American. Federal. New
York State and international League
teams
The eight clubs of the National
League. for instance, each will have
to pay "a. 500 to insure players their
compensation in case of injury, II is
said. which would take from that
league alone about 900 each year.
Figuring on individual players, it is
estimated that to secure Pitcher
Christy Mathewson of the Giants,
who is said to have a salary OF
about $4,000, the New York club must
pay a premium of $685.. The law is
compulsory and leaves the club no
option in the matter of insuring its
players.
Bert Niehoff. third basenlan for
the Cincinnati National League, has
jumped to the Federal League, it is re-
ported 1t is thought he will play
with the ST. Louis club Niehoff
warmed UP with his teammates at
the West Side Park yesterday. but
when the game was called he was
nowhere in sight. He reappeared a
few minutes later in a box where Joe
Tinker, manager of the Chicago Fed
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
CHAMPIONS ABOUND.
At THE VELODROME.
Ringmaster Mcfarland Has
Great Collection of Titles
Holders Under His Wing.
BATTLE OF STARS TONIGHT

Up at the Velodrome tonight there
will be on show. with one or two ex-
ceptions, all of the fastest bike riders
in the world. Ringmaster Floyd Mac
Farland has laid claim to the great
est show on earth for some time and
mis- claim has never been disputed.
but now that Cesar Moretti, the
husky son of Italy, with the lighting
first name, is here, there is no chance
to argue about which side of the
Atlantic has the best of it in the bike
game. In going over the catalogue of
first class passengers there is no end
10 champions We have with us this
evening, as Peter Prunty would say,
Walter Rutt the worlds champion;
Frank Kramer, the American cham
pion: Cesar Moretti, the Italian cham
pion; Jackie Clark, Alt Goullet, Alt
Grenda and Bob Spears, one Of whom
is surely the Australian champion;
fver Lawson, the best little Swede
sprinter and former champion of the
world; Donald McDougall, the Amer
lean amateur champion; Frank Cav
anagh, the Irish Champion" Joe
Fogler and the champion of Brooklyn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
Jabs and Jolts Of Local Boxers

almost lived at the ringside and
knows all the tricks of the game
o.
All that is missing to clinch the
Lewis Mcyeigh bout on July ~ is
Jimmy's consent. Banty has willing
ly agreed to fight, and the matter is
now in McVeigh's hands.
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Young Pavese who has not boxed
since his defeat by Kid Boonton, has
started training for ten-round bout
with Tommy league, which will take
place next Friday night at the New
Polo A. a., New York. Pavese is not
at all disf1eartened at his defeat by
Boonton, and he will endeavor to
prove that he has still a kick left.
If he wins his bout with league
Pavese will probably be matched with
Walter Moore.
Johnny Young Rosner. the New
York 105-pound boxer, who has twice
appeared to advantage at the Cen
trail Institute, is out with a challenge
to any boy of his weight in New Jer-
sey. His address is 231 East Eighty
first street. New York
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1t has been rumored that Patsy
Kline will quit the ring for good. His
doctor says that unless he does so,
he will lose the sight of his right
eve. Patsy has made attempts before
to leave the squared ring. but the
clang of the bell and the shouts of
the fans have always been powerful
enough to bring him back. Now that
he is against a serious matter, Kline
NAV staV ont for good.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
BASEBALL CLUBS MUST
INSURE THEIR PLAYERS

erals. sat The two remained there
throughout the game
Tinker refused to talk and Niehoff
has not been found since he left the
ball park II don't know whether
or not Niehoff has jumped, and I
don't care" was the comment of
Manager Herzog. of the Cincinnati
club. Let him GO I don't want any
Federal Leaguers playing on my
team" 1t is said that Tinker signed
Niehoff for ST Louis and that the
third baseman left for that city.
The franchise of the York Tri- State
League baseball club win be trans
ferred to Lancaster. 1t is proposed
lentown on July 8.
President Elliott. of the Roanoke
Virginia League club. announces he
has sold to the Cincinnati Nationals
First Baseman Tiny Graham
The Tigers We're not the only play
ers TO suffer from the high sky yes
terday Jack Dalton. the Superba
outfielder, dropped two flies which
cost Brooklyn the game at New York.
Herzog and Mullaney, of the Reds.
and Good, of the Cubs, have been
suspended and fined for the recent
outbreak at Chicago. Herzog gets an
additional fine of $50 for throwing his
bat into a box where spectators were
sitting.
Moose Mccormick. ex-Giant and
present manager Of Chattanooga.
was hit near the temple by pitched
ball fractured jaw bone is feared.
Carl Thompson. ex-Skeeter. did the
damage.
Catcher FSillifer is free to play with
the Phillies. The United States Cir
cult Court Of Appeals. in Cincinnati,
yesterday, affirmed the decision hand
ed down by Judge Session a short
time ago
The temperance Of Big Ed Walsh.
Comiskey's one-time premier hurler,
in the box against Detroit yesterday
was failure.
Pity the woes Of poor Charley Her
zog. The Cubs slaughtered the Reds
again yesterday, TO 1. Herzog was
on the bench. set down for Monda
row,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
Jeanette and Johnson
in Shape for Clash Tonight

Joe Jeanette and Battling Jim
Johnson finished their training yes
terday, and both are in good condi-
ton for their ten-round bout tonight
at the Stadium Athletic Club, st.
Nicholas Rink, New York.
Johnson. who put up a stiff argu-
ment with Champion Jack johnson
ia France last winter, is anxious to
turn tables on Joe Jeanette, as the
latter defeated him at their last en-
counter. He has worked hard so that
he will enter the ring in the best
shape, and says if Jeanette repeats
his former display he will have no
excuses to offer Jeanette, who has
been training at West Hoboken, says
he has already taken the measure
Of Johnson and can do so again.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
Young Drummie Proves Able
Substitute for Patsy Kline

Patsy Kline, the local featherweight.
did not box Young Fulton, of New
York. at the Rockaway Beach A. c.,
Hammels Station, Rockaway Beach,
last night, in a ten-round bout.
Kline's eyes have been bothering him
of late. and his physician ordered him
to take a rest.
Young Drummie. of Jersey City,
substituted for Kline. and adminis-
tered a terrific lacing to Fulton in ten
rounds.
frankie Burns, of Jersey City. and
Young Kennedy, of Boston, will be
the principals In the main event at
the Rockaway Beach club next week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
BARROW LEAGUE JOTS

Rogge got away with another VIC
tory for Toronto
Tim Jordan can't sleep nights if he
does not get an extra base hit. No
body has heard of Tim having in
somnia, however. He banged one for
two and another for three bags yes
terday
Rogge whitfield five off the Hust-
lers yesterday.
The Baltimore-Jersey City game
originally scheduled for yesterday,
was played off earlier in the season
in a double-header.
The latest indications from Rich
mond are that the effort to raise the
big amount to bring the Baltimore
Orioles there win fall through. So
says a report under Richmond date
line.
Jack Kelly Is now with the SYRIA
cuse, New York State League Club,
managed by Fred Payne. ex-Oriole
catcher Jack has been singing the
pill at a $50 clip
Jack Dunn's latest plan is 10 hold
his players and take chance on
losing one of them for $500 in the
draft-if II is not removed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01

An admirer of Young Gradwell
writes as follows: IF Young Grad
well is preparing for campaign,
why not match him with Kid Boon
ton. Jackie Dobbs, Jimmy McVeigh'
Battling Jimmy or with some OF the
GOOD boys in New York. ! think he
would make a good showing against
anv of the above men, for he has met
some good boxers. Yours in sport
Joseph Levin.
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Young Gradwell is going through
his PAGES at the Central Institute for
his bout next Monday night with Leo
Baker, the sturdy Passaic boxer.
Gradwell has a nifty punch in either
hand, and, as Baker has the same
reputation. the battle ought 10 proVe
interesting.
Jackie Dobbs is strenuously trying
70 work off a little fat that he has
acquired. If Jackie could have ms
way he would fight every night,
sundays included. Too much rest Is
hard on his nerves.
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Tommv Mack says that he is will
inc to meet any ninety -five-pounu
bov in the city, with preference LOT
Young Lieblin or Young Terella'
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There is a letter at the Evening
star Office for Young Dave Kurtz.
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Mickey Donley recently had an
operation performed on his right ear
and will not be able to enter the
ting for another two weeks.
4 -
Battling Flynn, Down Meek
heavyweight, will meet Johnny saxon
next Monday at Central Institute.
Flynn was formerly a sparring part
ner for Charley Cutler, of Chicago.
young Kurtz has been slated TO go
against Fred Kiebler on July IL at
the Central Institute. This bout is
another feather in Gus Troxler's cap,
for both men have shown their class
recently in other cities.
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Under the efficient management OF
Charles Doesserick. Jimmy McVelgh
showed up In fine form last Monday
night The coaching Of Doesserick
helped Jimmy to find many openings
in Cardell's defense McVeigh ought
TO show further improvement, as ne
goes -, ffr his new manager has
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
Wells Knocks Out Bell;
Summers and Stone in Draw

LONDON. July 1.-Bombardier
Wells, heavyweight champion Of
England and holder of the Lord
Lonsdale belt. defended his title last
night at the Olympia A. C. His vic
tim was an Australian named Colin
Bell. The man from the antipodes
lasted less than two rounds. Johnny
Summers and Harry Stone, the lat
ter from New York, saved the show
by a cieverly boxed 20-round draw
in the semi-final bout
Clamor for battle between Wells
and the winner of the Gunboat
Smith Georges Carpenter fight began
today. and there is every likelihood
of the bout being arranged, for Wells
is once more the idol of the London
fans.
Wells received a $4,000 purse for
the Knockout of the Australian last
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-01
Meeting Of Champions

1t will be a meeting of champions
tonight, and, while some of them
will gather additional laurels, there
are not enough laurels to go around,
So some are sure to be Inundated.
The most important function this
evening is the half mile national
championship. professional Although
the interstate commerce laws do not
touch on cycling. Frank Kramer has
kept the American title in Jersey so
long it would seem that it was en-
tirely a New jersey affair, but this
is not So That title can be lifted,
just the same as the polo cup was
lifted and other mugs that US Yanks
have held. And all of these cham
pions previously mentioned are intent
upon lifting Kramer's pet title. We
say pet title, for Kramer could prob
ably have had the worlds title just
as easily for the past thirteen years
had he cared for it, Yesterday Mr..
Kramer, who has always abhored the
prefix veteran when mentioning his
name, admitted that he was begin
ming to feel the ravages of time, and,
as this confession reached the public
prints, 1t has given the gentlemen
who are seeking his title fresh cour-
age and new impetus in their efforts
to bring about his downfall.