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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
LITTLE BITS OF
SPORTING CHAT
Walter johnson Says He Is
Open to Offers.
BEST TERMS TO GET HIM.

Jack johnson Once Served In Uncle
Sans Army-Boxing Has Place In
Schools In Australia - Mathevyson
Has Adopted New Style of Pitching
and Occasionally Beans" a Batsman.
While Walter Johnson admits that
he will be open to Federal league bids
at the end of the present season and
that he proposes to sign with the club
which offers him the largest salary,
there is no occasion for alarm 50 far
as the patrons of the game are con
cerned. Walter Johnson is not going
to jump without giving his club
chance at his services.
Il had talk with Tinker, but he did
not make me any propositions. told
him that would be open to PROPOSE
tons when my present contract had
expired" said Johnson, Il AIN in base
ball for what there is in it."
Manager Griffith was not in the least
disturbed when he heard that Johnson
had conferred with Tinker.
walter is sure to give us a chance
when he gets ready to sign for next
season.. said Grif, "aud | am sure
that we will not have any trouble com.
ing to terms with him when that time
comes. SO far as these enormous of
fers from the Federal league are con.
cerned, it is the first Indication that
the new league is faltering They have
failed to convince the public that they
are of major league caliber, ana, real
lzing that they have to strengthen their
forces, they are fourhuShing about
spending millions for players. Few
players will leave the ranks of organ.
ized baseball when the present season
ends. and Walter Johnson is one of
those who will be found at his old
stamping grounds in 1915"
1t isn't generally known that Jack
Johnson has had military experience
He served for a time in the United
States army down in Texas. There
was no war going on then, and John
son performed no other warlike fea
than that of knocking out a few Other
privates in the regimental scraps.
Incidentally when Johnson left thu
army he was porter in a New Have1
hotel for few months. And they sa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

Of the world 5 production Of rubber for
several years to come Indicate con
slant increase, passing 100000 in 1910,
but never equaling the demand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

George Johannes. government en-
pIoyc at Washington, received check
from the treasury for | cent, that be-
ing the amount out of which he had
cheated himself when in another de
partment, through an error in his ac-
counts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

first year. Mrs. Plumb and Mrs. Snow
are still 2ctive members of the Grange.
\ letter was read from the organizer,
y. +. Hoydcn. expressing his interest
in the Grange and regrctting his inabil-
ity TO be present. Letters were rcceiv-
ed from several other members.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Tires at
Before-War Prices

Today we have our own men in Colombo,
Singapore and Para. Those are the worlds
chief sources of rubber. SO we are pretty
we'll assured of a constant supply, and our
pick of the best that's produced.
We were first on the ground. We were
quickest in action As result, we shall soon
have i'll storage an almost record supply of
this extra grade of rubber.
And we paid about June prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

There was launched at Port Arthur
recently the largest steamer on the
Great Lakes, having a capacity for
$50, 900 bushels or 10000 tons of oats.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

tons of coal annually for domestic pur-
poses alone.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

''The Federal league is the strong.
est baseball organization financially in
the game" says John NJ. Ward. bust,
ness manager of the Brookfeds. IF
the present fight with organized base
ball goes TO Il finish we will win. Our
clubs are doing better in point of re
ceipts each day, and we are greatly en-.
couraged. The fight for recognition by
the public has only Just begun. and we
are prepared to stick it out until our
success is ASSURED.
I'VE are outdrawing Ebbets field at
last for the reason that our team Is
playing the kind of ball that Brooklyn
fans demand. Popular prices will ap,
peal TO all classes of people, and that
means improved attendance figures at
Washington park. | believe that the
American league as n whole is doing
quite well from a business point of
view. l#lt it will not surprise me 10
learn that with the exception Of the
Giants. all the National league clubs
will lose money"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

the way he could hustle q trunk was
wonder. While pOrtering around Jack
fought a preliminary scrap or two,
found that he could make money in the
ring more easily than in the porter's
job and quit the job to become a regu-
lar fighter.
Down in Australia boxing is being
adopted in all of the schools as q part
of the education of every boy. 1t has
its place on the curriculum in the state
schools of Victoria now. Sir Alexander
Peacock, minister for education,
brought this about after consultations
with ]. Murray and r. L. Baker. the
boxing promoter and all around ath-
lete
In the Melbourne High school twenty
boys have been selected to receive in
structon in boxing After completing
their course they will act as instructors
for the others.
The first lessons will be given by Mr.
Baker, who is a remarkably skillful
boxer himself, winner of many anna
teur championships. When Mr.. Baker
is through the boys will be under the
care of Angelo Marie. manager of the
Melbourne stadium. famous fighting
club on the Baker circuit. Mr.. Marie
was a famous all around athlete and
boxed in many amateur tournaments
in this country as well as in Australia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

Bellows Falls at BrattIehOrO.
Newport at Northampton,
keene ut Greenfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

I'00to by ATneFIcan Press ASSOCIATION
YorkGi
depended in
III S to be
the baIv
the right field olit
that it took
told that
caed that he
i Il is emark
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

American League Games Today.
St Louis ut Boston.
Detroit at New York.
cleveland at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Due to Quick Action

Early i'll August when war began - the
worlds rubber markets seemed closed to us.
Rubber prices doubled almost over night.
Men could see no way to pay for rubber
abroad, and no way to bring it in. We, like
others-in that panic-were forced to higher
prices. But we have since gone back to
prices we charged before the war, and this is
how we did it.
We had men in London and Singapore
when the war broke out. The larger part of
the worlds rubber supply comes through
there. We cabled them to buy up the pick
of the rubber. They bought - before the
advance - 100000 pounds of the finest
rubber there.
Nearly all this is now on the way to us
And it means practically all of the extra
grade rubber obtainable abroad.
rrErr rnnnxyrAn rxnr o Drrx
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

The large increase of expenses on
the railways of France IS explained to
be due to the increase in the price OF
coal. There are also reported large de
creases in receipts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29

Some close observers profess to see
a change in Mathewson's pitching style
this year. They point out that he
scored a man on a wild pitch in re
cent game and that he has hit several
batsmen this season. and argue from
this that Big Six" is working hard to
acquire bad control. 1t is certain that
some batsmen found it easier to hit
Matty because they had every confi-
dence when they stepped to the plate
that he would not hit them. 1t may
be that Mathewson would just as soon
lessen this confidence, but he is show.
ing the same ability as ever to put
the ball across when he needs to do so.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Games Today.

TWIN STATE LEAGUE.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Games Monday.

Greenfield at Kecn1.
BrattlebOro at Newport.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Goodyear Prices
1t is Folly Today to Pay More

There exists now a new, compelling rea-
son for buying Goodyear Tires. 1t results
from War conditions.
These leading tires-built of extra-fne
rubber, in the same way as always are
selling today at June prices.
You will find today a very wide difference
between most tire prices and GOOdyears.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Be Careful Now

In Goodyears we pledge you the same grade
tire as always. And that grade won for
Goodyears the top place in Tiredom - the
largest sale in the world.
And, for the time being, Our prices are the
same as before the war We shall try to
keep them there.
We accept no excessive orders, but dealers
will be kept supplied And we charge them,
until further notice, only ante belum prices.
That means that Goodyears - the best
tires built-ar selling way below other tires.
Der COMPANY, Akron, Ohio
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-29
Now Inferior Grades Cost Double

About the only crude rubber available now
for many makers is inferior In ordinary
times, the best tire makers refuse it. Much
of it had been rejected. But that 'foff rubber
now sells for much more than we paid for the
best.
The results are these:
Tire prices in general are far in advance of
Goodyears. And many tire makers, short of
supplies, will be forced to use second grade
rubber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
LIST WEAK UNDER
 HEAVY SELL ING

New York, March 6--Opening- Re
 newed weakness developed today in securities which recently have been under pressure Chesapeake & Ohio
 was again sold heavily. It opened
 with a block of 4,000 shares at 56 3-4 to 56 and then sagged to 55 1-z, a loss of 2 1-4. The convertible bonds fell l.
 Rock s1aId pfd reached a new low record at T 5-8 and the IIaferaIs de- clined a point Baltimore and Ohio.
 whose weakness yesterday WAS asso- ciated with reports of extensive new
 financing, so1ds off 1-2. These de- clines gave the whole market an easy tone but losses in gaeneraI ere slight. Noon Heavy selling of a few stocks caused general depression today. Ches- apeake & Ohio,s decline reached i've points by noon and Baltimore & Ohio was down 1-2 Both Of these stocks were sold heavily by London Bear tspecuIators were quick 10 take advan- take of these conditions and offered I the principal stocks freely.
 The appearance of further unfavoTa- 1 b1e railroad reports for January and the poor showing in gross made by various lines in the last week Of Feb ruary also weakened the railroad list, which relatively was heavier than the lindustrials.
 except at considerable concessions and prices fell away steadily until there
 were numerous losses Of to points. l iGeneraI Motors lost four points and I Kansas & Texas pfd nearly as much, 1.-the latter stocks reaching the lowest i figure since 1908.
 Bonds were easy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Initial dinner-sets
 and other specials.

Here are folA paragraphs among them one directed personally to the woman who reads this advertise ment.
 Either money or labor is to be saved by each investor. Some times both may be saved.
 Initial dinner-sets, white and gold. 50 pieces, all letters, good and ser viceab1e, regular S6-$4.75.
 Electric sad-irons, guaranteed for 10 years, complete with cord plug socket and stand-S2.95.
 F1oor-shine oil of cedar mop, pe- culiar of shape and unusually efficient. Is claimed to properly polish more floor surface than any other sort, with equal amount of oil. With one pint of cedar ofl-$1 50.
 Water sets of cut glass. Excellent quality. expertIy cut in pin-wheel pat tern. 2-pint pitcher, tumb1ers, a 12-fnch silver-footed mirror stand. Usually sold at se.25--$A.25.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
NOT GUILTY PLEA
 ORDERED ENTERED
 FOR MRS. RuFElN0
Woman Who Killed Husband Has Sympathy of
 Authorities.

New Britain, March 6-By direction of Judge James T. 1eskiil,e 8 plea of not guilty to murder in the first de- gree was entered in police court this Tnorn,ng, when Mrs. Theresa Sato Ruff fino was charged with killing her hus- band, Luciano Rufino, yesterday by shooting.
 The court asked Mrs. Ruffino if she wished to have the case adjourned III order to secure counsel The prisoner replied that she was at a loss what to do. The court was informed by Chief of Police William J. Rawlings, that Mrs. Ruf1no's mother and other rela- lives are on their way to tfisg city from Baltimore. Judge Meskill ad- journed the case until next Friday. the accused being held without bonds.
 Great synlpafhy is expressed by, the authorities for Mrs. Rufino, wh ose stories of abuse on the part Of her husband has won her many support CTS. She appeared calm and collected in police court and before her case was called chatted and laughed with the police rnatron in an ante-rooTn.
 An autopsy will be performed on RufTino's body this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Trio of woolens at special price.

Sisters of these very wool ems have been sold, yard aft CT yard, right here in the store at a dollar yard. But these are ready now at 25 cents less than that.
 Fine smooth sturdy gran. ite.
 Lustrous distinctive diag- onal.
 Small and medium checks.
 The two first are present ed in colors that are most counted on as Spring favor ties. The checks are in black blue or brown combined with white. Checks come from a European maker others are product of mills that stand among America $ best. 75c yd.
 Right aisle, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
CALL FOR SHOES AND RUBBERS FOR
 DOWN AND OUIs


 Weather conditions. snoFy, slusr and rain, have made thenselye1 fsit Gs Bridgeport Christian Union che @Il--la Bank street liglrthouBe," and re9-ilr2 in more than normal dema-nds upon the institltfon's provisions for 1rllE- ing relief and permanent add tC lr4 "dovvn and oyrts'' appIy1nE tne-1 While at all times there are requc1 for clothing, the weather chaTactcrlz- ing the winter months has regu1f16 lr g. much greater demand than uIral B11t just now there 1s a greater rl- rnand for shoes than can be auur ca and the officials of the sEl4titrtiou have made a. plea for assistancs fa UIp1lT- ing these necessities. Shoe. dl1ca1- ed for various reasons, cau be Nia4-sl where they will do the n1ost good ana become of much uss in a FEcrllT cause. It is not necs8ary to hrirl the shoes to the tngtitutions simply notify the officials personally. by ie-r- phone or postal and they will Do cr- ed for.
 Bridgeporters generally have r lized what it means to snc0unter -.e weather conditions prsvaihng c when supplied with adeQuats rllr-1i r-ulJbers. etc. They can realize C. -ls tie. perhaps. what ft means for a rls.-. trying to s+come back" to have ur- shoes that are a parody on guch cod forming coverings barely prcroc-ll9 the feet and allowing snow and V-e- to soak through. Walking around Fi working all day with wet feet ll N handicap to the man tryfn8 Co c1e back and to earn an hone8t llFllE 70 say nothing of being a meuace c ther health
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
TEE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co
l. w. w. MEMBER
 SENT TO PRISON
 FOR THIRTY DAYS


 New york, March 6-Jossph ll- bers, member of Frank TaUlrr- baum's Industrial WoFkerB Of Ono World army which stormed lfer York churches, was sentenced iu pl- lice court today to serve 90 daTl r Jail for disorderiy conduct and breacl Of the peace. Nearly 100 othef caeE remained to be dfsposed of.
 The sentence was 1mposed by Mag istrate Campbell, after Albera' attoF- ney had declared testimony which had been given disproved that the 6s- fendant had in any way been guilty of dfsorderIy conduct He contend ed that his. client had on the oth1E hand tried to get out Of St. AlDhol- sus' Church where Che whOleeale aF- rests were made Wednesday night b1E had been forctbly detained.
 Tannenbauna was reiezsed la night under S7. 500 ball. for a furtl1s hearing this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Ostrich fantasies beautifY one,s hat.

A
 By their oddity Of shape and l1nost-startling color, the new. and radiant ostrich fantasies add striking beau ty to the hats of early spring
 They are in many many new shapes; some tall, some branching, some almost twining. There are some of white which have slides of sparkling jet which seem to make them all the purer white.
 Co1orsi They Ire amaz- ing Sapphire, and emerald, !, and copenhagen, and Rus sian green, and tango, and tete de negreit is just a flashing waving garden of color.
 Pretty pom-pons of os- tIich too. Some natural, some cut ostrich. And in white or black and rich col ors. $1 to $7.5O
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Good new suits for f11en--$l5.

For the who wants to invest just $15 in suit for business great lot of winners.
 New Spring with soft roll front and patch pock cts for young chaps who want snappiest le quiet styles with regular inset pockets, too.
 Fit is the great thing it makes su if 1t IS good. These have it. they fit smoohly rinly and comfortably Fancy blue serges Gray worsteds
 Plain gray cheviots Fancy cheviots Beside the new spring styles and weights some of medium and few of heavier weight.
 Sturdy fabric, correct style good tailoring, SIS aeyerest overcoat for Spring the Lightweight Bal macaan! Scotchy full of color and snap good lively gays clean black white Big and and but at very apex of style,
 SIS $ Main floor rrear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
IOWLAND'S
ButteriicL School of Dressmak1ng soon.

Tuesday next, shall open a Butterick School of Dressaking The proper cutting and fitting and decor ports short series of lessons No out and pensive instead short but conducted that knowledge sacqured rapidly and style ideas put into immediate practice.
 The fee is $2 not opening the school to make money but to teach how to get the greatest amount of good out of Butterick patterns Classes will commence Tuesday next. Enrolment may be made at any time and details will given by the teacher at the Butterck section any time after of Saturday r,rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
HoWLAND'S
Many pretty
 Waists-$1 to S2.

Waists for women are sots of effect and fine in the inn pression they make.
 Dropping shoulders add grace to them. Practically all are made with low neck Sleeves are either full or three-quarter length.
 There is noticeable the clever uss of friIIs and fine Iaees and eyelet en1- brotdery, fo- decoration Wa4gt@ c4 voile and of lawn, seem to lend then selves equally well to the preVallIr.1s style; there are many models iu each fabric smiling their greeting now
 Excellent style, good care ful making, and fit that is very satisfactory ;-the com bination is this; the prices
 $1 $1.5O and $2
 Second noor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
COR S A BE FLOWERS VID1sETs VALLEY ORCHIDS CAMEEIAS
 SWEET PEAS JAS. KORAN 6 SON
 FLORISTS
 DIED. 
FLORISTS


 soUTHEY-su in this city. March 9th. 1914, at his home, No 270 French Street, John ". Southey aged CT years. months days.
 asp HOTCHKISS-In this city, March 2, 1911. at her home No. 52S Clinton avenue, Anna M Smith, widow If Charles A. Hotchkiss, aged 5 years
 a%p ERAHAM-In this city, March 6. 1914 James Graharn-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late resi- dence, No. SIS Hancock Avenue on Monday, March 9ths at 80 a. m, and from St. Peters church at g m In terment at St MichaePs cemetery. DOEHNER-1n this ely, March 5th. 1S14s Gustav Doerner. aged 55 years, months, days Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 133 Merriam St. On Saturday, Mar. 7th at 2:50 D. Interrnent at Park cemetery asp WEIEE-In this city, March 4th, f1s14, Albert s. yTe1lee S. Funeral service viii be held at his late home No S93 Clinton ave- nue on Saturday, 7th inst, at 10 SC o'clock g. n- Burial in New Eri- tain. S5 sp O'CONNOR--In this city, Thursday, March 9th, 1914. Mary, widow o1 Joseph O,Connor
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No SIT Myrtle Ave, on Saturday, Mar 7th af s=s0 a. En-, and from Sacred aearxEchuEch whare q solemn high mass of reduiem will be offered for she repose of her soul at O'Clock In1erment at St AfichaeFs cemetery
 S 5b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
CRIBS TESTIMONY
 SENDS NPA TO JAIL
Slid Down Rope of Stockings to Notify Police of His
 Threats.

New Britain. Conn.,, March 6--Ce- celia Margosian, 8 13 year old girl, told in police court this morning how she had lowered herself from third story window in her home last night by a rope made of stockings and sum noned the police to arrest her father. who had threatened to kill her mother with a knife.
 When the father made the threat the girl marshal1ed her mother and five smaller sisters and brothers into a side room and locked the door While her father ragged outside she made a rope of stockings and lowered herself to the sidewalk.
 The father was sent to jail for 16 days today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
stPointex'' stockings and other furnishing

for women.
 s1Pointex'' stockings will jump into instant liking with women, especially for wear with low shoes. They are so knitted that the sple- ing of the heel runs to a point at the top. This in verted " is far more grace ful than the square splicing. Of nice si1k-fnished 1isle, with double sole and deep double top, deep black soc.
 Silk stockings with double top of lisle. Iis1e so1es too. Medium weight. good uaIity,-whfte or black-75c.
 Stockings of firm ciose-knit cot ton with unb4eached-yarn so1es- Many women have found them much more comfortable to the foot and of greater and soc.
 grateful to the wearer: do not tire one at all. Ready in several good-ft- ting styles, all 1ow-necked and some trimmed with lace-5 oc and 59c.
 Medfum-wefght vests of cotton, shaped so they fit unusually smoothly, " or high or low neck-25c and 29c. Ankle or knee or umbrella pants of same weight and quality-same prices.
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Boys Wash suits that look well.

,
 Appearance is first essen tialof wash suit for boy. Du- Erability comes next. Then all hands are satisfied.
 New suits, in plenty, that will bring just this satisfac- ton.
 They are nightly attractive, fin isI1ed in plain color with embroidery or made in combinations of color. There's Eton and French and niddy sty1es-and some with straight trou- sers for boys whose mothers have grown tired of seeing them wear b1oomers.
 Durability is assured They're made of gaIatea or Hnene or repp. with every seam firmly sewed. and cut so they it and will stand the strain a. lively boy puts upon them.
 Sizes 21a to S1 to $6.50.
 Front basement sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

The series of Saturday night dances formerly given by the Eagles will be- gin toTnorrow night and continue dur ing the season. Ma1oney's orchestra will furnish the music and the twi- light and moonlight effects will be taken care of by genial Chris Me aahon. No dances distasteful to the public will be permitetd by the com mittee in charge and a pleasant time is assured to all who attend.-Ady~ f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Brilliant ribbons for hats & girdIes.

Roman stripe ribbons, with stripes running 'cross- wise, are having a merry struggle with the plaids to see which shall win first place.
 They have brilliant contrasts of col or, rich weave.
 Plaids have wonderful life and col or. Some of them even have Jacquarc designs beneath their plaid design And there are even ribbons clever enough to combine plaid center witt Ronan-stripe border. !. Very handsome girdles and has trimmings are made by either. Yot shall be. judge
 Plaids 39c to $2.25; Ro- man stripes 89c to $2.25.