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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
SALARIES HAD
 NOTHING TO DO
 WITH POOR YEAR

Coming down to this disastrous year there is but one reason why the uues- ton of alleged excessive salaries should be raised now, and that is that at present these are coming out of the pockets of the club owners in stead of the public purse.
 There is no doubt that had the Ma tfonal league and American league at tendance this year been normal, and had the Federal league attendance been up to expectation, the old ma for leagues would not have felt the increased player salaries except by way of somewhat decreased profits and the Federal league would have achieved the phenomenal feat of es- tablisning itself without loss in it's first year.
 The entire trouble grew out of marked decline in Attendance every where; and was aggravated by the needless internment of a vast surplus of players in the three big leagues in onesc case as an alleged war meas ures, and in the other case as protec- tion to prescribed players.
 Witha1, however. we have no doubt that with a return of normal condi- tions and attendance, even the present high salaries can be, and should be, maintained and retained, and all talk Of squeezing the players be siIenced, for the reason that high salaries add to the comfort, dignity and satisfac- ton of the player, raise the standard of the game and of it's exponenss;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
BOXING NOTES

A letter just received from Bernie Strapp, who is managing Johnny Griffiths. the Akron 1Ohio) boy who went to Australia under contract to Snowy Baker, states that Johnny is doing all that was expected of him, although he had not received the treatment at the hands of the referee that was his Cue. In his match with Harb Mccoy he won fairly and the leading papers stated plainly that Griffith should have had the verdict
 but the referee called it draw It was a splendid battle and Johnny made many friends with his clever work. Later he fought Fred Kay. the Australian lightweight who has been beating the Americans one after the other, ana defeated him in a twenty round bout that was fuIL of clever work. Manager Strapp also states that Gus Christie has recovered from the little set back he had in his match with Mick King and is now in fine shape. He expects him to win the next battle sure, as he has been boxing better than ever in practice. ssEhe Australians here like to see the home boys vvizl,, ? says MT. Strapp. .ebut there are many who are fair and want to give the strangers all they have coming. MT Corbett stated in his paper that Johnny beat Mccoy fairly and he made it strong. too. The referee, believe, is swayed at times here by the noise of the crowd, which is bad for the visiting fighter. The war is playing havoc with the attend ance and as a result the receipts have
 been cut in two. We have been treat ed grand by all the people here and must say they are great for sport 7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
SOUTHPORT

Not in a long time have the tides been as high as on Thursday and Fri day of last week They were over the breakwater in some places.
 The old Shields hotel located near the east-bound station has been torn down and the cellar is being filled up and the grounds are to be put in or der by the Village Improvement as sociation.
 Mrs. O Perry. who has been ill for some time, has so far recovered as to be able to leave her summer home for New York where she will pass the winter.
 Building lots are in great demand.
 Notwithstanding the bad condition Of the weather the turkey supper given in the Congregational church chapel on Thursday evening last was very well attended and the receipts were satisfactory.
 B. A Bulkley has returned from Goshen, N. Y, where he went to look his stock Of trotters and pacers over. On Saturday he was treated to grand sleigh ride behind one of his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

 OF RfNG BATTLES


 182s-George Brown. prominent pugi1ist and manager of three-score years ago. born at Brighton, Eng. The veteran of the old prize ring was still among the living at last reports. and. unless he has since died, will celebrate his 91st birthday today. Browns own ring record was not remarkable, and his chief claim to fame was in introS ducing Jem Mace to the sporting pub lie. It was in 1858 that Brown issued a challenge to Bob Brettle, then one. of the most famous Of boxers on be- half of an unknown. 7 The novice proved to be Jem Mace. Although he had fought in several battles be- fore that, Mace was still inaxperi- enced. and the taunts of Brettle's sup porters so angered him he fell an easy victim to Bob's terrific right Brown afterward developed lem into. the cIeverest champion the world had ever seen Brown was one of the seconds for. Savers in his battle for the worlds title with Heenan
 1SS7@Ton1my Dev1in, French-Ir1sh lightweight, born in Philadelphia
 1896-Bob Armstrong defeated Frank slavin in 6 rounds at Philadel- phia.
 1s00-Buddy Ryan defeated Tom my Sullivan in s rounds at Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

large numbers expecting to add many more to the already large count es- tabIished throughout the county this year. Bridgeport hunters are said to have been particularly lucky, one having shot as many as 12o Of the wary animals.
 Though usually in good demand for eating purposes. gray squirrel this year has not been SO much prized as in the past owing to the prevailing belief that the meat was poisonous following the blight to certain of the chestnut trees in the vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

crack horses. The sleighing he re- ports was fine, eight inches of snow having fallen. on Friday.
 Frost fish are beginning to arrive in the harbor.
 The rain of Thursday was very much needed to help fill up the springs and swamps before the cold weather sets in.
 Potatoes have had drop in price, but eggs have gone up to 60 cents a dozen for strictly fresh ones.
 Quite a numer of horsemen in town will attend the horse sale at Madison
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
JOHN ESTATI. IS S MAYED $22, 900.
Win of We'll Known Stratford Resident Filed in Pro
 bate Court.
(special to The Farlner.l

stratfords Nov. 2s-rhe will of the late Alexander St John has been fled 1n the probate court He leaves an estate valued at about sz2. .ee0. His s6a, William St John the local drug leaves the greater part, of his estate both personal and real to his widow Maria St. John In tho will there are a humber of small beduests to differ ept members of the family Tn event ok the death of Mrs St John. William st. John, some Of the deceased will receive the greater portion Of the es- tate, with the condition that the daughter, Alice M Baker and a grand daughter, Antoinette Baker of the deceased will receive enough for their natintenance and support dur fng life.
 The many friends Of Patrick Ken nedy twill be gTieved to learn of his death which occurred yesterday morning at his hoIne, Ferry road, ford The deceased was re- tifed member of the New Y ork po- liee force but had made Stratford his hazne for Q mum Der Of years. He is survived bya widow and one son. phn-
 NEDt single accident of any der scrip ton occurred in Stratford on Sat- llrday which is speaking very highly 1he manner in which the police auth and the town officials mobiles that ever passed throuEh She town ia one day, the number being stzinated lat over 4.0e0. Special Po- Iicenan Edward Manchester directed traffle at Hardss Corner, Constable BrIggs Barnum attended to 1t at Elm street and Hast Broadway, while Con- stable Bassett was stationed at the
 
 to be congratulated on their efficient work
 The condition of Elliott Albee, son Of William AIbee. bridgetender at Washington bridge who was kicked in the stomach by John Wells at school much improved today and his com pIete recovery is looked for to within a few days. It was feared that he was seriously hurt at first pr. William B Eoggswen of stratford is attending the boy
 The T us basketball team of Bridgeport will play the stratford Hfsh school five tomorrow evening al the Town hall, Stratford- A fast game 1s1ooked forward to and the prelimi- nary game between the Freshmen and the St. PauPs five of Bridgeport also promiseS to be warm contest The games will begin promptly at o'clock.
 Tonight is the last night of the Red Mems trading post and it is hoped that a record breaking crowd will bs in attenda Zee There are to be spe- cia1 attractions and many Bridgeport asa Milford as well as Stratford Rec Men expect to attend.
 Tomorrow afternoon at t1fe home oi Mrs. N. Cavanangh in kcauaan roal a awhist will be given under the aus. pfees of the Ladies Altar society Q. St James church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

N OF.@ .I11 Bridgeport, in said district. deceased.
 The executor having made appIica- ton for an order authorizing to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears
 Ordered. That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate office Tn Bridgeport. on the 18th fn She forenoon and fl1is court directs said executor to give notice to all per- Bons interested in said estate to ap- pear if they see causes and be heard thereon. by Publishing this order once in newspaper having a circulation in: said district on or before the 24th day of Novena ber D.. 1914, and. return make to tl1e court of notice given.
 Attest
 EDxFARD RD F. F ALLEN,
 .f44f era
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
SEASON FOR GRAY
 sQUIRRELs ENDS

The open season on gray squirrel closes today with a penalty of not more than $25 for the first offense and $10 for each additional squirrel shot after today Hunters taking ad- vantage of the weather today left in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
Extra Sporting Page

enhance it's importance and power in the eyes of the public at large; and make the major leagues such in fact. as well as in name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

John Demka of PassaIc, N J.. arr rested on a charge of non-support says he cannot live with his wife because shs became spiritua1ist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

About 25 hunters left the center oE this city today for outls ng points predicting that when they came back thelr game bags would be full
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

Square Garden, New York, this week, where some bargains win be found in the horse line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

k ~ gh where or more linen - hn bH m
 
  day Pp dN GOV ring N we
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
There is much

There is much complaint tIlat pumpkin pie isn't what it used to be- chiefly because you cant get Mother back for the hired girls s4 per
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

Germany employs 172.5s5 girls un. der the age of Is in her industrie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

FasmeE vVant Ads- Ous cs1, . a,-gol.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

ED1VzE FlI - HAIZ[zIll,
 Judge.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB
; n interesting meeting.of the Commercial

s interesting meetingof the Commercial Club was held
in the Eiks Building Wednesday night the interest
that manifested ofse ansurance that the oganza
on is live and bound to get results Chief among the many
live topics discussed was that Of coed roads
definite action IS being taken to to that something shall
done to improve the condition the County that lead to and
from this city, it's notorious fact that while Wn8o and vicin
y the of the road of county vet that
least 80 percent Of the expenditures from county road funds
expended tompoye teoads and bridges far distant from
Winsow and in the oherendof tie County Next week there will
ine columns concise and definite statement of affairs
they exist and they existed during past several
IN that respect and Board Of County Commissioners will
be confronted by their Annual report for the year and
doubt the article will prove be interesting ling only to
the Commissioners but to the ta payers Of Navajo County ALSO
We whjustce in that that is all just Square Dea
Several have asked the writer what are the objects aims
and ntentsof the WinsoW Commercial Club doing
and what verifying Well letssee We wish better
oaga and rect assured Hd get them We the land ad
Jacent insow thrown entry and that aceomp
lshed soon Ne wish larger and public park bill
has been ntroducedin Congress gaantg the right buy
tain government land for that and City oanc with
in fntheng the movements We wish untold and aim o
unlimited natural deVeoped wish make Wnsov
City city Instead of Town. we wish moral and fin
anea support to the upbudngof this which is our home
We wish clean and Just govenn4nt in short the poens
regGess and the sworn enemies Of Gfaf DO YOU belong
10 the WI NSL0W COAAIEtFtT ia I~CL LUB?'
3 @.* z. T. EoNWE1I.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
Ct EPISCOPAL PARSONAGE
NEARS COMPLETION

The new home which is being
constructed 5oi' the Episcopal min
lister, on tIR4e corner of Wlnslow
and Elm Sts,, is rapidly nearing
completion. Chas. Meyer has
finished installing the water
pipes, 50 that everything in that
line is finished. Contractor Dunn
has had a force of men finishing
up the inside woodwork and this
week all viii be completed ex-
cept. the outside painting. The
members of this church who
have had this beautiful residence
built, together with the Gontrac-
tor may well be proud Of this
nome, for it is-one Of the incest
ever constructed III our city.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
]. Z. KIeindienst Goes East

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Kleindienst
left on No. 10 last SATURDAY.
night fer a two months visit with
relatives and friends, in and a
round Washington, D. C. Mr..
KIeindienst is one of the best
boosters in our city and intends
to keep up his reputation While
in the East. He says he IS 60
ing to get some of that loose cap
ital back there and bring it out
to Arizona when ne returns in
the Spring, and we hope he does,
for We can get the land if we
have some one to put forth a
little coin and dam up the rivers
and Canyons. Mrs. Kleindienst
will renew acpuaintances around
the Capital City, returning with
her husband.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
Free Mail Deliverys7

/ WlnsToW is eftitled to 4 free
mail delivery now, as we have
the necessary population and all
the houses numbered. The
Commercial Club, it is under
stood, has or will take this matt
er Of a Carrier for our city, up,
with the prop r authorities IN
Washington, D. C., who, it IS
hoped will consider the matter
fayorablyand grant The request.
The Post Office Officials consid-
er these demands IN july. but
now is the time to get busy Let
us have free Mail Delivery.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
PASSENGER TRAIN
GOES In THE DITCH
Attempt Made to Wreck
Fast Train; No One Hurt

West bound passenger train
No. z, due toleave Gallup at 40
A. NJ, was wrecked at West
yards, the first station west of
Gallup, about 4.30 A. M. Thurs
day, presumably by train wreck
ers. Engine 1923 was in charge
Of Engineer Nelson and Fireman
Eubanks while Conductor Blake
had the train, which was com
posed of engine and nine cars.
An entire rail had been removed
from the track, and when No. Z
which is one of the fastest trains,
maintained by the Santa Fe,
struck the place, the engine and
seven cars were in the ditch be
fore the train could be brought
to stop. Several persons were
shaken up but none were serious
ly injured. A Wrecking. train
with all the local officials left for
the scene of the accident as soon
as the news was received at, the
local headquarters, and began
clearing the track as soon as they
arrived. @
Who made the attempt to
wreck the train, or what could
have been the motive, is: not
known for the train carried ne-4
thing of value, except express. t
The bold attempt to thus des-
troy property and life is attribu-
ted to some finafic or some one
who had q .grudge against the
road. The proper S authorities
are working on the case and hope
to soon have the guilty ones
where they will do no.more train
wrecking for a while. Traffic
was resumed about 5zP. M.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
dies FROM STROKE
OF PARALYSIS

Walter Reed. and old negro,
vas found last Saturday evening
1ea.' tho old Santa Pc keaGipg
Room N + precarious condition
,aA -tfote OF p4rai SIS.
3e w#s - oger in town
where hes Ql receive m ,dical
attention, Ii spite Of the fac
hat evcryth n9 vas done For Iii
le passed away dlring the nigh.
Reed was man Of chores around
own, DONG odd Jobs and rnnning
Strands. He made his hom in Il
'ock house IN the hills near the
lev. round house: nobody knows
very much Of his past except h9-
Vt one time lived in Las Vegas.
\. NJ, but Of relatives little IS
Snown UP to date. Burial he'd
n local cemetery.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
NEW TRANSPORTATION
INSPECTION

+, Z. Goodrich, of the Santa
sc General offices in Los Angel
IS, has been appointed to suce
ed W. r. White as tl,ansporta-
ion Inspector with headquarters
1ere. Mr. Goodrich is well
1nown here in Wihslow, having
vt one time been cheif CLERK to
{. l.. Hibhard when he was Sup
srintendant. Mr.. w. r. White,
he former Inspector OF transpoe-
alton, has taken the position Us
gent at BarstoW.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
The Fire Bell

: The new fire bell, which was
recently installed in it's stand. in
the rear of the City Hall, has
had a roof constructed over it,
and same has received coat of
paint which adds greatly to it's
appearance, The boxing and
bracing has been removed from
around the belfry, still the bell
does not sound very loud for some
reason, hut this will be remedi6d
if possible.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
The Girls Club Dance

The many members Of the
Girls Club, gave their by weekly
dance last Saturday night in the
Macabee's S. hall. All present had
a good tTme. A light luncheon
was served about 10 ?. NJ. afte I
which the dance. continued til
midnight.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
AUTO RUN TO
PETRIFIED FOREST


Five automobile loads Of Wins
low people made a trip to the
Petrlfied Forest south of Adam
ana Sunday. They left early in
the morning, returning in the
evening. No break downs or
accidents We're experienced dur
Ing thea run. Everyone present
had a go od time and hope to soon
go again. In Gus Hansen's s car
was his wife, w: II. Burbaga ard
Mr.. Hopkins. Mrs. Martin Dady
and sister, with Mrs. Hicky ac-
companied W. G. Hunter and
wife in their car. Joe and Mrs.
LaChance were with Art Nc
! Climans and wife. Charley Bled-
soc and wife in their Ford. Doe
tor Sprankle and Dentist Games
in the HIup. while Billy .Rrahman
and Miss Ida Drumm accompan-
led I, al | VI ). Jl:5 K ufn4n
III the Buick.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
=. Of K. +. 10 give Dane


The members Of Wmalow
o1ge No. Az, Be>tharhool Of
railroad Ffaiimans wall give
lance in tic near fatuee wajsh,
t we can il.lga feon ran2sta,
5iil eclipse all the previous
'olngs Of this well knowa 0
Ter. It VIII proh4hiy pe held a
'olt the l7,h Of II altho1yl
10 defenlta datehas beqn s,s IN
he committee in charge. It3 q
iafe b9t that evaryoody vii! he
nere tha5 cta gat tnAra al
nore viii be said about it in an
)fher ISSUE, watch tor the date.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07

w. A. Parr and wife, will leave
for Phoenix, Sunday morning;
wheresthey will attend the ann
ual session Of the Grand Lodge
and the Grand Chapter Of the
Royal Arch Masons of Arizona.
They plan to return in about ten
days.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
NOTICE

! have secured the contract
for exeavating q basement. and
anyone wishing dirt for fillingin
yards can secure the dirt from
.Chas Daze.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07

G. NJ Bledsoa, $50 %; ]. c.
Amen. $l25.00. c. II. Rutherford.
;65. 90; w. J. Grocer, $500: p.
.. Sprankle, $25. %; A. II. Han
zen. $25. 005Theo. Shunin. $89.NA;
v. II. Dagg. mdse.. $t2, 10; !.
V. Rhodes, %75o; Nick Doyaa,
10 80; Mcneil Co, $2o. 90: T..
5hiu1tgzu. $25 05; Dues n. Tax
Assn $12 90; Winslow Telephone
20, &4.0o: Wioslow Light Go.
1873; Nike Bauer, 5000;
has. Daza $23 p; Winslow
Iail 50 70; Kelly Drug Co.. $4.20.
There being 10 ftutharbusInes5
o come befoae The coIacil the
Meeting " as closed.
Signed: Z. I. LAPRADE,
NJ yor.
". J. CR0ZER,
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE TOWN COUNCIL
Winslow, Arizona,
February 3rd, 1914.
CHAMBER OF The
COMMOM COIrkCTT

COMMON COUNCIL ,
Meeting called 10 order at s Z.
M, by Mayor LaPrade. roll call
Of members found the following
present: Geo. H. Keyes, r. i.
Moore, Chas. Daze and w. +.
/ Williams, Those absent were.
&c. E. Stoddard- and S. l. Hoaler.
Minutes of the previous meeting
We're approved as read. The.
matter Of appointing a peace Of
,ficer for the south side Of rail
road track, was by motion order
ed filed. An Ordinanc proposing
4 to grant to j. +. Mahonep a fran
. chise for the construction Of
/ street railway. was read. approx
ed and orderel published as re
quired by law. and upon amotioi
(which carried the Town Attorney
was instructed to prepare th1F
franchise, that the same may b
submitted to the qualified elec
/ TORS to be voted upon the mex
general election to be held May
E25th, 1914. Communication from
! Mr.. f. ?. Kelly regarding tbs
/ fire hose for sale was ordered fl
/ ed. Collector Of taxes G.. NJ
Bledsae< filed a final report cover
ing the collection Of Town take
/ together with tax roll for 1918
the same being accepted Til,
clerk was then instructed to pre-
pare roll showing all delinduen
taxes now OH the official tax rolls
and that the same hestulned owe
to the Town Attorney with a
order commanding the collectiol
as required by law. Assistant
Town Attorney reported that h
was unable to-reach a satlsfal
tory settlement with forme
Weighnlaster 7. Z. Dye: afte
some discussion upon the questlo
the Mayor and Town Attorne
t we're appointed to make ilne
J settlement and if necessary tax
+ over The scales. E. F. ConWe
| of the CommercII Climb appeare
and stated that his organization
had been trying to secure 4
acres of land lying northwest
town for cemetery purposes.
thereupon a motion was mad
I. and second that the clerk be IL
Stracted 10 communicate to th
proper authorities Ut Washington
ID. c., stating the town Woul(
purchase the land, provided
clear title could be given, thE
motion carried. A fire sigma
| system was read, moved by Will
ans, 2nd by Moore that chairman
of street and alley committee b.
empowered to supervise all W0ri
to be done on streets and allies
carried. Moved by Keyes, 2nt
by Moore that clerk write SAINT;
/ Fe Railway Company regarding
The placing Of fire hydrant OF
the corner Of Hicks Ave, an,
3rd Street carried. Upon a mo
| ton which carried the street anC
alley committee was authorized
! to pay 20 cents per yard for dirt
and the number OF leads to b,
used waSleft TO the judgment 0.
l he committee. BIedsoe S re
port for the month of January
was stditCd s1d tI11ove,
Hansen's report for month o.
January was approved and order
ed flied. The Mayor gave motto,
that not less than thirty day
prior to the general election ther,
would be a primary election fol
I the purpose Of selecting candi
dates to be voted for at the gen
eral election to be held May 25th
1914; thereupon motion was
carried. Yhe-el was instruct
ed to cause the salae to be .puy
shed as required By law. The
following biils were audited, ap. i
proved and ordered paid out o.
the proper funds.
The Winslow mail., 1914-02-07
OFFICE OF MAYOR

WiasIow, ARR, Feb. 3, 1911.
. WA. j, Grocer, Town C,l,ri..
A primary election IS hereby
allied in the Town Of WinsIow.
navajo County, Arizona, uader
he provisions Of the law relating
0 primary elections. on ths 18Th
ay Of April, 1911 between the
lolrs Of 8 clock in the forenoon
md 6 o'clock in the afteruoo9 for
he purpose Of voting for candi-
lates for the serverat parties to
oe nominated for the following
,ffices:
(7) Seven ConncjItnao.
CD Town C,tef6.
tI) Town Marshal.
tl) Supervisor Of Stteets.
+. 7. LAPRADE,
Mayor.