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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
Half Starred Wolf
Iuuades The Residence
District of Kansas City

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. IA large
half starved gray wolf. after biting two
persons. frightening score nf others aud
spreading CONSERVATION through >taid
residence district. was shot and killed un
Linwood Boulevard here TO-DAY. The
wolf Sprang "a Miss Anna Harrison a.
shr waIl>l for a street ear Miss Harri
~'m threw her far mufi at the animal
and c.-apcd while the garment was be-
Ing torn 10 pieces. Two blocks from the
first attack the wolf bit a negro in the
arm. H. 4. Wright, policeman, killed
the animal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
CABBAGE DAY WILL
BE EVENT Or NOTE
BY THE MOVIES
(SpcciaI ~ The HcraId.l

san Bcnito. Texas. Feb. ll.-That pub
lir interest H. being widely aroused in
San BcnitnS second annual Cabbage
day celebration March II bccame eyi-
dent here TO-DAY when the local Com
mercial club received communication
from the representative ~ well known
moving picture concern announcing his
intention 10 attend and take pictures ~
the main features. Elaborate plans are
being formed for the occasion and several
news stunts are promised. among which
will hc a novel hog parade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
NArRY /. DIGGS HELD.

san Franc go. Calif.. Fh. ll.-Maury
7. DieCS. former State architect. who,
with n Drew camirctti. son ufAnthonv
camirctti. United states Inspector ~
migration WAS convicted of violating he
Mann white slave act. was held TODAY in
police court o. answer in the superior
conrt a. a charge II criminal assault
pre;crTcd IN lda Pearr W. The complain
ng Witness Sworc lie was only IL wears
old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
EXCHANGE CORNERS
A THING Of PAST.
SAYS Mr.. WHITE
lBy Associated PrcSs.l

Washington. u. I'll. Feb. H. Horace
White chairman ~ the Hughes Stock
Exchange Commission of 1919 told the
Senate banking committee today there
had not been corner ia the New York
stock exchange In thirteen Years. and
would not bc any IA the future under
present regulations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
BALL PLAYERS
INTRODUCED
TO THE POPE
fRp iSSaciafrd Prcssl

Rome. Italy. Fch 1.-The New York
Giants ard the Chicago White SoN. the
teams which arv om a tour oi The world.
were introduced to The pore today.
The pope delivered "A short address
prt sing he practice of athletic sports
Ia strengthen the body. and rtlieion a.
strengthen the soul.
There was nu game today on accnurl
Of rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
WANTS INQUIRY
INTO CHRISTMAS
EVE DISASTER
or isxociafed Pr,ss.)

Hancock. Mich. Feb IL. The congress
sionai copper strike Investigation com
mittcc TO-DAY was asked by the miners
counsel. Hilton. to probe the Christmas
Eve Calumet hall disaster.
Attornc, Hilton explained this i 4
prcliminar, nrcc>ai \, ~ The next subject
of the investigation namely. that Charles
IL. Movers deportation violated cunSiitu-
tional rights
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
AZ STATES ARE
REPRESENTED
CHAMBER OF CONERCE OF L. :.
IN SECOND ANIMAL MEETING
IL INFORMED m HAS MEMBER
SHIP OF JlG
eBy Associated Prcss.D

Washington. y. g.. Fob. 1.-THE di-
rcrtorS told the scrond annual meeting
~ the Chamber nl Commerce uf the
United States ~ America toe the mem
hcrShip totals five hundred end sixteen.
representing forty states.
The membership ol the Chamber "a
Commerce doubled during ihr year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11

.Iuarcz. Mexico Feb ll.-i.ast night :
report of tn capture If the bandit Max
imo Castillo was brought 10 Cumbrc ~
a Mexican. such messengers are not ~
ways reliable. General Fran .i>co Nilla
does not know whether 60 bc.icye ihc re-
port
a staff diSptach from Cumhrc 10 the
III PaSo Times last night said that Max
imo Castillo and his bandit followers.
who are held responsible for the tunnel
disaster last Wednesday. ia which four.
teen Americans and fifty MrXicans lost
their lives. have been captured near
Pearson. Chin. The prisoners will bc
taken II CasaS Grandcs.
General Villa said that il the report
proves true that hr VII have the pri>-
oncrs brought 10 Juarcz and that they
will bc pIliicly executed. Every
American and Mexican will Ice invited to
attend this execution he declared.
Il promised protection "a the Amcri
cans and | want "a yindicatc myself hy
wiping Out this band Of dc>pcradocs who
slaughtered innocent persons.
Fragments of bones were found today
by explorers who managed a. penetrate
the tunnel for the entire length ~ the
burned train. Ma bodies nave been re-
covered AZ the wrecked ears have been
buried in the earth. \ powder puff ia
"A metal ease was discovered and il ~
lievcd to have belonged 10 Mrs. Ice car
ruth who persisted ia the wreck
Guards have been stationed at the
tunnel ends to prevent hyStcrical per
sons from entering 10 seek their rc.ativcS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
SCHOONER ASHORE
IN A BLIZZARD
FOJR MASTED ININDENTIFIED
BOAT IL IN PERIL SOUTH OF
CAPE COD LIGIIT-CREW FROST
BITTEN.

Highland Light. Mass. Feb ll.-hn
unidentified four ma>icd schooner in
ashore in fearful blizzard south of the
Cape Cod light Life savers shot 4 line
across the vessels rigging but the men
on board are too frost bitten 10 reach il.
The life savers are trying To- shoot a
line directly across the decks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
WANTS TO SUCCEED TERRELL

Rrlton. Tex. Feb ILL II. Savage
~ this cify ha~ announced for reelection
to the legislature a. member 81 the
House from the sixty seventh district
composed " Hcli and Milan cnnniieS III
elected H. expects M ~ AL the race for
speaker to ~Rccrtsl chester IT. Terrell
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
HE PETITIONS FEDERAL COURT
TO GTST THAT PORTION OF a..
c00e0o RESTITUTION SUIT RE
FERING TO HIN.
CLAIMS NO CAUSE
HE SAYS FACTS IN SUIT ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT To HOLD HIN RE
>FON>lRLE FOR ANY PART OF
AMOUNT.

81 Louis. No. Feb ll-B r. Yoak
nm today pciitioncd the federal court ~
dismiss that part ~ the four million dol
lar suit against Frisco former officials
80 recover money alleged To- have been
wasted. which applies 70 him.
Mr. Noakum >lN> the facts in the suit
are not sufficient cause for acton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
WILL CONSIDER
RESTORATION OF
MERCHANT MARINE
fBg isvaciaicd PrcsS.l

Washington. u e. Feb. ll.-Prc>i !.
dent Wilson told AN callers today that
the question ~ restoring the American
merchant marine viii come up alnme
with non partisan measures. after qar>
lions now under consideration in con
rrcSS are finished
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
AMERICAN FORT
IGN0RESSALUTE
OF MEXICAN BOAT

New Orleans. la. Feb. n Coming
np h. Miss >ippi river TO-DAY the Mex
can .unhoai Zaragoza salnicd the FEEDER
III barracks with twenty-onr guns.
The salute Was unanswered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
Boy Critically Wounded
While Watching Father
Unload His Pistol

Nacodochcs. Tex. Feb. ll.-While
Frank TSrrv. aged L.. was watching his
father handle supposedly umioaded
forty calihre pistol to-day, the weapon
discharged. The hoy was critically
wounded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
SUIT FILED To
BREAK HOLD OF
s. P. ON c. P
tEs .issociai,d Prcss.l

salt Lake civ Utah. Feb. H. Attnr
ncN General Mci;r,neld- tolar filed Snit
anhrr ihc sherman anti trust law ~
break the Southern Picifi,> control over
the Central Pacific railway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
OF Fyafeyu0I
Orders Hare Right To
Designate Bcnefci0vies

Austin. Tex, Feb. 1.-THE Supreme
court holds today thai under the act of
l>3, an insulied member Of fratcrnaI
order has the right 10 designate the bene.
iriart - whom the policy IN % IT, paid
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
EAIN vt VERNON.

Vernon. Texas. Feb. Ill l. raining
here to-day The weather j. much colder
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
VILLA DOESN'T KNOW WHETHER
To BELIEVE REPORT BROUGHT
EO CTMERE BY MEXICAN MES
SENGER
EXECUTION, IF TRUE
If MEXICAN BANDIT AND Fol
LOWERS ARE IN HANDS or
REBELS, AS REPORTED, ALL
WILL BE PUBLICLY SHOT.
(By isyociGicd Prcss).

III paSo. Tex. Feb III. Bulletin. | y.
M. Maxine Castillo and six of hi> fol
day near thoc late Pass forty five miles
LorIlma>l Of Pearson. chihuahua. accord.
IN. 10 telerramS received today IN Gen
cral Villa III .luaItz
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11
WEATHER.

New Orleans. Feb. ll.--coaxt
weather: Tonight and Thursday,
generally fair; light 10 moderate I
easicrly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-11

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The Washington herald., 1914-01-14

Porter L. Ferguson, of Minneapolis.
Mimi. set aside $5.oooeoo OF his fortune
for the most remarkable agricultural
community OF the world. Eighty thou
szud acres Of land have been purchased
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14

ings for the Departments Of languages
and literature. a university high school,
and students observatory.
a Besst for Lehieh.
Charles L. Taylor. Of Pittsburgh. Pa.
presented to Lehigh University modern
gymnasium and stadium costing 200.oU.
which win give Lehigh the finest athletic
field Of any college outade the big four.
Mrs. v. A. c. stockard. who founded
and for thirty years was the president OF
the Cottey College for Young Ladies'. Me-
vada. Mo-. decided the entire INSTITUTION
valued at 500. 100. to board Of trustees
Dan r. Hanna, publisher Of the Cleve.
land Leader and News. presented <So.vo
to Western Reserve University for the
foundation of a School of Journalism. TO
which men and women will be admitted.
John d. Rockefeller. jr., made giit
of $500 900 to the State Of New YORK IN
connection with his bureau OF social ny.
giene In the Reformatory for women AT
Bedford. N. Y.
Several colleges and charitable institu-
tons benefit by the will Of Homer N.
Lockwood. Of New York City. the amount
distributed reaching SDow' alvioeo
among the women's Board OF MISSIONS.
Boston; several New York City hospitals.
and the American College for Girls at
Scutari, Turkey. Mrs. Barbara c. Dodd.
of Atlanta, Ga. remembered Mercer uni
yersity at Macon. Ga. In bequest oil
s20o.o
In addition to these notable gifts,
schools, colleges, and universities report
donations which reach total OF Sls-
IS. 900. and young mems and young wom-
ems Christian associations. hospitals. art
museums. private pension funds. relief
funds, orphanages. club houses, Bible So
cieties, the Salvation Army, fresh air
funds, settlement associations. &C.. an
nounce gifts amounting to $sl. .3l3. 80.
These benefactions and the many Others
not itemized in this list bring the years q
total up to $3is s2i, ,35l.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
Policemen Adrift in Boat.

Atlantic City, Jan. I3.-Sergt. of Police
Scott, Patrolman Blair, and cousin of
Scott left for Little Beach in boat yes
terday morning. expecting to return last
evening. 1t was feared they had been
lost. This afternoon searching party
found the party of Wish Point. Their
boat had run aground. The men had suf-
fered intensely from the cold.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
"MOTHER" JONES MUST
QUIT COLORADO FIELDS
Governor Says She Will Stay in Jail
Until She Promises to
Leave.

Denver, Colo. Jan. l3-'Mother" Jones,
who is being held by State military au-
thorities at Trinidad will not be released
until she promises TO leave the COLORADO
mine fields and remain outside the State.
Gov. Ammons today said he would take
full responsibility for her arrest. and
that he would not permit her release un-
til he was assured she would not attempt
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
FATE OF CREW A MYSTERY.
Schooner sinks While Being Towed
to safety.

Vineyard Haven, Mass. Jan 1a-while
being towed to safety by the revenue
cutter Acushnet. the three-masted schoon-
er John Paul. OF Ellsworth. Me-, sank in
Nantucket Sound today.
A wireless message from the Acushnet
reported the disaster, but made no men,
ton Of the fate of the crew. Because Of
the high wind and extremely cold
weather, transfer Of the crew to the reve-
nue. cutter would have been difficult. it
was pointed out by seafaring men.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
A RECORD OF AMERICAS GENEROUS
Observation-Disclosures

The Total Benefacions Of the Year Exceed Those Of
More Than $66, ,O00, ,0O0-Men and Women Of Philan-
thropic Disposition Are on the Lookout for Ways and
Means Of Bestowg Their Lrgesses to the Best Advan-
tage-A Growing Tendency to Reduce the Practice Of
Charitable Giving to Business Basis Religious and
Educational Institutions Still the Favorte Bene6caries.
Phianthropsts Whose Eecentricities Are Apparent IN
the Final Disposition Of Their Estates-The Welfare Of
Mankind the Leading Motive
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14

to stir up the striking miners in the
Southern district In the governors state
ment he accused Mother" Jones of in
citing riot which resulted in bloodshed.
Officials OF the State Federation OF
Labor today said they would attempt to
effect Mother Jones release on habeas
corpus writ.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
Dies Trying to save Money.

Hackensack. n. J.. JAN I3-Returning
To his blazing home for money that he
had forgotten while rescuing his family.
Henry BrandeRburgh. a hotel keeper at
Palisade Pake, was burned to death early
today.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
A Unique Project.

/. An original gift for a public purpose
was made by the cement manufacturers
who convened in Chicago in May. They
agreed to donate / per cent of their an
nual output for three years for the con-
struction Of an ocean-to-ocean highway,
the estimated value Of the subscription
being 2,5oo. 600.
The largest bequest to an educational
institution of the South in years was
made by Robert F. Doremus, of New
York, member of the New York Stock
Exchange firm of De Coppet & Doremus
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14
An Original Beauest,

One of the most original gifts of the
year was made by Mrs. Ellen Phillips
Samuel, of Philadelphia. who left $50. 1000
to the Fairmount Park Art Association
for the erection of statuary on the banks
of the Schuylkill River In Fairmount
Park The statues are to be emblematic
Of the history of America from the time
Of the earliest settlers to the present
the designs to be furnished by sculptors
obtained by advertising in the leading
newspapers Of the world.
Francis B. Greene. the Boston financier.
wiIlcd 100000 to Radcliffe College for
scholarships. in memory Of his wife. and
The Washington herald., 1914-01-14

Sign and mail accom-
panying Coupon to this
office and receive costly
illustrated booklet free.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-17
EASTERN CITIES ARE
CLAh0RINC FOR BANK
COMMITTEE LEAVES TODAY To
CONDUCT HEARINGS IN THE
WEST.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Ilearing,
ON the rival claims Of eastern citie.
desiring to be chosen by the fedora
reserve organization board as loca
lions for regional banks were con.
Guided here today The organzation
committee. Secretary McAdoo anc
Secretary Houston, will leave tomor
row for the west To- conduct hearings
They may be Joined later by John
shelton Williams. whose nomination,
as comptroller of the currency zoe,
10 the senate tomorrow with the an
proyal Of the banking ana currenc,
committee The comptroller is ex
oitlct' the third member Of the com
nitfee
Representatives Of Pittsburgh to.
day ur-od that q regional bank be 10.
Gated there because il would be I'm
TN center of great Industrial for.
rlor}. Representative Burke dcclar.
cd II would he like compelling a man
10 swim q stream 10 fix headauarters
OF the district in which Pittsburgh
Is TO be located at either Cleveland -
Cincinnati II was suggested thot
New York rather than PhIladelnbi,
was Pi'tshurgh's second rbnico ~,
inc h"a1 of the district
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-17

World Wants Get Results
The evening world., 1914-01-30
GIRL s FEAR Of DOGS
MAY BRING DEATH BY
HYDROPHOB|C SPASMS
Never Bitten or Scratched She
Suffers All the Symptoms
of Dread Malady.

PHILADELPHIA, Ian. So--Suffer-
Ing from all the symptoms OF hydro
phobia caused by psychological sus.
gcstion. Miss Ellen Brown. twenty
years old. was reported slightly i'm
proved to-day. Although never bitten
BY . dog. the young woman had an
innate fear Of CANNES. Tho theory Of
psychological suggestion IL especially
likely because her brother died pears
ago OF tho disease.
Convuisions she suffers from have
been % violent II has AZ times taken
three msn TO hold her. Fiftesa Aypo-
dertnio injections of morphine have
han administered In the last twen-
ty-four hours.
DR.. James Grove OF Bethaysrs. .
suburb where Miss Brown livss, who
y attending the patient, to-day gave
out tho following statement:
II was called at 10.16 on "wednesday
her suffering nom ssvere spAsms. %
violent at times that Il required three
strong msn to hold her. immed.
lately 6avs injections of morpAine
sulphatA but between 1o.1b and 11.<o
the girl suffered one oonvulsion Inn
mediAtaly following Anothar, with
scarcely thirty seconds interval.
the marc SIGHT OF water aggfa-
VA&ed her onditlon-bringing On such
violent oouvulsioas that tho ga "a
iess than three seconds Of actual time,
would break nom ro0traiuing arms
- she was held on he bed and apsins
uvright.
but was recalled q las, 10 and her
in the thross Of more convulsions.
Again relief was effected By hypo-
dsrmics.
Tier condition n VIZ gravs-it ID
doubtful II she can survive"
The evening world., 1914-01-30
new TO PREVENT
ACID STOMACnS and
a FOOD Fermentation

- 0esonss0 Vse he's spsus many ysers
n - sssdy and trsatmsnt Of s'Csnsoh
oUDuosss, Z hnvs bssn soecsd 70 the con. .
Gnaso at nest psopas who complain o.
1870 eevuA,e posesss stomaehs THAI are
CSSoiutsay ksaIthy and normal. The real
trouble, ia which causes all the pain and
1lSSou1sy, y acid IN the stomach. usually
1vs e, or aggravated b., food fermenta /.
60. Acid irritatss the delicate lining OF
H. stomach asA food fermentation causes
NJ which dtGssnds the stomach aonor.
SuS both ccid and fsrmsnta tien interiors
VHh and rofard the process a Digestion
- stomach y USUALLY healthy and n1rmel,
- 1yyltaNed almost past eodurenos -
80 f0esign sisnsetD--ao1 and wfnd.
r. q susA 0Dse-Aad they oemprtss ever
- esal. q ~ cssmseh dlffiouItiss-tns
~ - o1ld aAd $50 the fermentauon ~
$3.50 b ues1s worn Or 80 weter N
S13s1lS. lfssf eaunG. haff . teaspoon
LIZ %E esd sSiy i..sy s2s.e:
~ oaea1Sd 81 food corrective known.
- ooad vim BE- nsatraiissd and the fvr.
Sa1sAslen ssepps1 aissost Instantly. and
YoUS Stomach Will ~ once prcceed "a
- tAs eesd n . Asa,<hy, aermai mas.
-. Do sure 10 ask your chemist for the
0D0easeA ma6Desea, as ! hswe found other
GFas utterly iaehiaG IN ~ peculiarly
The evening world., 1914-01-30

women Ctevts Reap BeSeAt.
BOSTON, Jan. so.--A law limiting TO
81 hours a week the employment Of
women under twenty -one years old APP
The evening world., 1914-01-30

plies 70 those sneaspl In clerical pur.
suits a. we'll a. to thoss who are en-
pioyed In factories and mercantile es-
Adjustments. according TO y ruling by
Attorney General Boynton to-day
The evening world., 1914-01-30

Upusa 0oas csalaosss WAals ssnssaG
WA2DADUNY, CDau.. JaA oA-CAs1D-
- 1QunDsA, ~ sQseA stAs. collapsed
go 6sua9 q che Dsa S,hsearS hss1
~ 6rSS Ssl vs. .rSmsyVd TO TIN
- plouFxhy and y In the care q
V0sIaa0 cd Q tralnsA nurse
The evening world., 1914-01-30
The New York Edison Company
At Your Service

General Offices
s. Duane Street Wouh 5000
An Branch Offices (excepsins
Broadway Open Undl Midnish
Night and Emergency Cal
Madison Square 600l
New Britain herald., 1914-08-12
ONE ON TAYLOR.

John I. Taylor, when he was presi- dent of the Boston Red Sox, sent a bush leaguer back to the minors. The club owed him a small sum and on pay day it was sent to him. Two days later Taylor was surprised to find the busher practicing on Fenway park.
 Here" he said, what are you do- ing back in Boston?'
 You sent for me- said the bush er
 "I didn't" said Taylor, Where did you get that idea?''
 II got the letter. replied the bush CT.
 He produced it and pointed to the envelope where was printed Return in five days to Boston American League B. B. Club"
 But, unlike most stories where the hero persists, this busher did not get the job and make hig hit thereaf- ter.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-12
EVENTS SCHEDULED
 FOR CHURCH PICNIC
Church Outing to Be Held at


 The summer Sunday school of the South Congregational church will have its annual picnic Saturday. The fol- lowing schedule is announced:
 At 8:30 a. m., the church bell will be rung.
 At g a. m., the distribution of tickets and flags will begin at the en- trance to the chapel
 At 9:35 a. m., the cars will start for Lake Compounce.
 At 12 m., lunch will be eaten.
 At 1:30 D. m., the field events will begin.
 At 5 D. m., the cars will leave Com bounce for New Britain.
 Tickets: Pupils in the primary de- partment and members of groups in the main room will be given tickets, entitling them to a ride to and from Compounce, one boat ride, one ride on the merry-go-round and two glasses of lemonade free of cost.
 Flags will be supplied, which must be left in the cars on returning.
 Lunches: The large dining pavil- ions with roofs have been reserved for us. People will be expected to bring their lunches Lemonade: The laQlCS OI In0 MdTandlHd CLASS VIII have charge of the lemonade. It will be ice cold, rich and refreshing. Boat ride: The tickets will entitle the holder to one ride in the motor boat.
 Field events: Mir. Crawford and his assistants will have charge of the contests and awards. See him before noon and enter for the contests. The more who compete the greater pleasure for all.
 Little children must be accom- panied by adults who will be re- sponsible for their safety. Members of committees will assist the conduc- tors in preserving order in the cars.
 Rain: In case of wet weather the church bell will not ring and the picnic will be deferred for one week.
 The following athletic events are announced: years old and young CT, 25 yard run to mother; 6 years old and over 4, 25 yards dash for boys and girls; 10 years old and over 6, 50 yards dash for girls, 50 yards running backwards for boys; 50 yards egg race for girls, 50 yards shoe race for boys; 16 years and over 10, 50 yards wheel-barrow race for youths, 50 yards dash for youths, 25 yards peanut race for girls; men, 100 yards dash, 100 yards sack race, 100 yards 3-legged race, boat race double; ladies' ball throwing contest, nail driving contest.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-12
CRABS UMPIRES TOO MUCH.

President O'Rourke read the riot act to Manager Boultes, of the Bridge port club, at a conference held yes- terday in the Eastern association ex- ecutive's office. Jake was notified that he must stop picking on the um- pires The Bridgeport manager is an aggressive player and finds it hard to keep quiet if close decision goes against his club. President O'Rourke's patience was exhausted last week when Boultes got into trouble with Umpire Kelly in Hartford and was fined $5. After being told that such conduct would no longer be tolerated, Jake held up his hand and declared he would not bother the umpires any more. First Baseman Ems, of the Bolts, has also been notified to ap pear on the carpet and hear few words from the umpire.