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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
EvERS' MATTER
 WILL BE FIXED
 BY MOGUL TODAY

New York, March e@Behind the cloak of the welcome being extended today to the returned world touring Giants and White Sox, more serious matters having to do with plans for war against the new Federal League occupied the attention of the men high in the councils of organized base ball.
 At the National League meeting final disposition of the Evers case was expected during the day The report that Charles P. Taft. who purchased the holdings Of Charles w. Murphy in the Chicago Cubs would arrive early today to treat with would Joe purchas- CTS, added interest to what action the National League directors igflt take with reference to the future owner ship of the Chicago club. The va cancy on the direct crate caused by the retirement of Murphy was anoth- CT matter for consideration.
 Another formal meeting of the na- tionad commission was said to be one of the chief features of the day. The m e1n bers of the commission are in the city. The commission, it is said, has taken over the maHagene ent of the fight against Federal league in vasion and today the supreme court of organized baseball is expected to hold conferences with officials of the minor league organizations here to join in the welcome to the returning tourists.
 Ban Johnson's declaration of war to the finish against the Federal League indicated that the head of the Amer lean League intended to call National League club owners and officials to account for dickering with the so- called outlaws over players who, it is alleged, have Violated contracts or ignored accepted terms The meeting yesterday of William F. Baker, of the Philadelphia. Club, and James Calf ney, of the Boston club, with Presi- dent Gilmore for this purpose was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
KING COLE OF N. Y.
 PITCHING STAFF VERY
 FOND OF SOFT WORDS

F King Cole, the. pitcher who was res cued from the minors byzthe Yankees. who Jumped to the Federals and then back to the ankees, is the type of player who thrives on fattery. To charge Cole with being a quftter takes the heart out of him: to make him be- lieve you think he is wonderful pitcher is to transform him into a real wonder
 When Cole joined the Cubs some ger of the team, soon learned that Cole was susceptible to fattery. Chance quickly se.tipped- off,' the vet erans on the team to his finding with excellent; results Whenever it was Coles turn to pitch some of the Cub ear shot of Cole and then edge in 8 few remaxks about:
 Say. ksn't that Cole wonder ?''
 Hes pitcher-a real pitcher, one of tE49 best since Rusie's tfme.''
 That fellow who nicknamed him King knew what he was about. That boy certainly isa king among pitch CTS
 Cole would hear this and it made him bulge with pride. It made him pitch himself into the leadership of the league in that year 1910 and his thfrty-three victories materially aided in landing the Cubs at the top of tho National lea que heap.
 In some of the games Cole at times would show signs of weakening. This E always was a signal for his teammates while sitting on the bench between innings to carry on conversation among themselves on this order.
 Those other guys think the King is webbing. but the jokei is on them. ;
 should say it is,' another would chine fu. They don't know the King. Why, that boy simply lets lem get a few hits and runs that last inning so they wouldn't be altogether ashamed to show their faces to-morroW.s.. |
 Plight you are,'' would be the re- mark from another. Watch the King next inning. He'll stand lem on their heads All this would reach Coles ears and all this would cause, an instant stifening of Coles backbone II would stop the-opzing of-coie, cour- age and sen d shfm~ba into the box a new man and an unbeatable pitcher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
ia1 standing is:
H F.
NcGOORTY TO FIGHT
 TT OUT WITH CARPENTER

Chicago H., March 6-''Eddie'' Mo Goorty. of Oshkosh, who defeated Dave Smith in Australia. will fight it out with George Carpenter, the French sensation, for the middle weight championship of the world in Dublin some time in May. Richard Croker, formerly Ta1nrnany leader, is hanging up a purse of $20, 900 for the battle, and McGoorty will sail from Sydney on March IS.
 The information was received in a letter here yesterday from the Osh- kosh fighter to his friend, Jim Mul- len. McGoorty describes his success full tour of the world and intimafes that he will cap the climax by marry ing in London some time during June, but wfthholds the rest of the informa- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
H0nUS WAGNER ;.
 SIGNS CONTRACT
Modest Shortstop Says Pittsburgh Pays Him More Than He
 Is Worth

Pittsburgh, Pa March 6-Hans Wagner. veteran shortstop of the Pittsburgh National League Cl1lbs brought his signed contract to Fdraee headquarters yesterday. He is the last Pirates to sign except Hendrix and Simon, who have signed with the Federal League
 1t was Wagaer's fifteenth contract with Pittsburgh and his eighteenth in organized baseball. The Pirates will leave for Dawson Springs, Ky, Saturday night to beginF spring train ing
 Coming down on the elevator from the office of the PittebuFg1a ball club Wagner was asked what the trouble was between him and Barney
 aTrouble nothing Wagner replied. why, I have no kick coming. am getting more than am worth.
 This is supposed .tp the first time on record that a ball player has ad- 1r1itted that he was getting more than he was worth from his employer
 -sBut,s said the scribe, s.don't you think you are entitled to some consid- eratior for your past br.iIliant work on the diamond zs
 .sVe1l. that may be so. but for sew eraI years have signed a blank con- tract and allowed Barney to HI in the amount later. That is how have felt about my services. Tn other words, am worth just what Barney feels like paying. and at that thing he ower-estinaades my ability. Hans, what do you think of the Federal Leaguez Do you think it will become as popular as the two big leagues2v
 ssYou will have to excuse me on that topic. I am a bell player, or at least have been one, and not poll tfcian, neither am prophet All know is that the public want the worth of their money"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
B.R.Ss FIVE ID
 TACKLE GILBERT SCHOOL TOMORR0ll

 Tomorrow afternoon at the T 1r CHA. the Bridgeport High acl1o0I bs-l- lretbalI team will close a rnost a1r4 cessfHI season The Gitbett school five of Wfnsted will furnish the or.- position for the red and black sfuad. This team has already registered rcno victory over the local lads. the ln- cfdent happenins about a month ago in that town. Since then B. IT, g. haa been putting up a far better brand ol basketball and followers Of the team are confident the locals will Hose out on the long end of the score.
 Tn tae .prelin1iraI.v the Crescents Junior champ ions of the city. win en- gage in a tussle with the fasf High school Independents This game fs booked to start at 2:15s
 Lineup for the main game Bridgeport. 6fIbert.
 R. F.
 CosgrOve .-----... Brown
 L. F.
 Murphy ,--..-..--...-.. HurIburt Eulppold ---s---i. i.-- .-----.--- SiaP1ol Chapman, Hurley -.-,.-.--... Ferry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
BOXING NOTES
lBy T. s. Andrews.l

Probably it would be a good thing for some of the boxers and the box ing promoters in this country 1T the for naer were held more strictly to ac- same as in England. There are many times when boxers in the United States enter into contracts and break them with irnpunity Of course, in states like New Y ork and Wisconsin, where the sport is legalized, the boxers are making of contracts, but there are so many places where the sport is not Ie- galtzed that they do about as the please.
 The only safe way for promoters, it seems. is to have a cash forfeit up to protect them. In. England the courts recognize the fact that boxing in a way is legitimate sport and fighters who enter into contracts are held just as liable as an actor who makes a contract for his appearance at any theatre.
 weight, who just returned to England from Australia, found this out a few weeks ago. Johnny had entered into a contract with a Liverpool prom oter for a, certain; number of contests, but, according to reports he failed to live up to his agreement The promoter entered suit for damages. on the re- turn of Summers and now Johnny will have to make good or: fulfill the part of his contract which he neglected to do before going to the Antipodes. There are many eases of that kind in the States, but few have ever got into the courts.
 The stellar boxing attraction of the year will no doubt be the ten round clash between Willie Ritchie, light weight champion, and Ad Wolgast, ex- champion, before the Queensbury Attn letic club of Milwaukee. March 12th- There is no doubt but that this contest overshadows the proposed battle be tween Mike Gibbons and Packey Mo FarIand- The latter contest had it taken place would have attracted a great deal of attention in the East and in fact all over the country, but in the case of Wolgast and Ritchie, the en- tire sporting fraternity throughout the United States seems to have gone daf- fly over it and it is no exaggeration to say that. the biggest crowd that has ever attended a contest in the middle west, will be present the night of March 12, in the big Milwaukee Audi | torium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
tBy Wagner.)

Jimmy Garry of Dalton, Mass, who managed the Meriden club last season, has been appointed member of the Eastern association umpire staff. He succeeds M. J. Mclaughlin of Way cross, Ga, who was released a. few days after he signed Presid ent O'Rourke heard McLaughdin's ability had been soveresti1nated so he decided to drop him. Garry has been very anxious to get a place and is con fident of making good.
 Owner Clarkin of Hartford is rnak- ing an awful roar over the new ar rangement of putting 20 additional games on the schedule to provide for Sunday ball. He says it is unfair for clubs like Bridgeport and Wat erbslry to have 3 home games while Hart ford has only 64. The vote in favor of the measure was unanimous If Owner Carey of Springfield. who held Clarkfn's proxy, was opposed to the scheme, why didn't he get alp at the meeting and vote against it To those on the outside it does look as if the directors made mistake in changing the schedule and there is a possibility to modify the action President ORourke when told that C1arhn threatened to appeal to Secretary Far reII of the National association said- etSecretary Farrell has nothing to do with the matter. am not prepared to say wh ether the directors acted wisely or not Their business interests are at stake and they must use their own Judgment about the schedule. ''
 There is nothing new in the Bridge port manager mixup. Jake Bou1tes has not accepted terms yet, despite the story which apeared in an evening paper. Secretary Reddy stated today that he had not heard from Owner Freeman He has sighed an infieIder named Morrfssey. who is frecomInend- ed by Billy Lush Morriasey. has been practicing with the CoF,m1oda univer- eity squad of which Lush is coach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
GOTCH WILLING
 TO DEFEND HIS
 TITLE ONCE MORE

Should WaIdek Zbyzsko succeed in winning first honors in the big inter national wrestling tournament, the continuation of which will be staged at Madison Square Garden. New York, next Tuesday night, he will have a Chance to meet Frank Gotch for a large purse in Paris. Waldek Zbyzsko was the winner of the big tournament which was held in Paris this winter. and is a fayorite in the French capi- tai
 WaIdek will have Tom Jenkins as an opponent next Tuesday night, but mere will still be left some great Hxrestlers in the tournament, fnclud- tng Aberg, Mamutof and Frietensky aGotch announced some time ago that he would come out of retirement pro- Ffding his many chalIengers first Fought it out among themselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
ExTRADr11oN OF ENlBr,zzLER.

Governor Simeon B. Baldwin. .yester- day issued requisition papers on Gov ernor Glynn of New York for Giuseppe Cicere1lo, alias Joseph Della, who is being held by the police of Buffalo on charges of enbezzlelnent and forgery committed in Bridgeport State Pc Iicenan Frank Virelli had him ar rested in Clean, N. Y, last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

The English posteface has 2, z,e1o, ,65s miles of single wire, made up of 313,- sos for te1egraphs, 2,234,2 ,215 for tele- phones and 62,0S0 for private and leased wires
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
JIMMY GARRY NAMED AS
 UMPIRE FOR EASTERN LEAGUE Bridgeport Club Signs Infielder Mor= rissey Recommended By
 Billy Lush

a trade with Albany, NY: for In fielder Edwards but fai1gd.l' He was with Meriden last season and looked promising. Bridgeport offered Ro1oer- tai1le and Batch for the youngster.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
WILLIE HOPPE LEADS
 IN FIVE MAN TOURNEY

Chicago, March 6.-with three games won and none lost and with a high run of 216, Willie Hoppe to-day had the highest standing in the fve-rnan 1s2 billiard tournament lw1ldch is be- ing played here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

ss.A A German pound is exactly one-half of the metric kilo and equals HOO English (avoirdupois) pound. An English pound equals o.9O72 German pound, or o-4336 kilo-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Duke Duchenil the young Pittsfie1d pitcher drafted by the Boston Nation als. is expected to report at the camp in Macon, Ga, tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Cornell is tied for first place in the Intercollegiate Basketball league as a result of the victory over Pennsyl- vania, last night by 35 to 19. If Co., lunbia wins it's final game with Yale it will be necessary for Cornell and Columbia to play off the tie for first position. sx ';
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Frank Chance arlnounced yesterday that he intends to play first for the New York Americans vest terday. He has ordered a special headgear to pro- tect him from. wild pitches which have so often dnjured him in the past
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

The Federal league backer in Pitts burgh is E. Gwinner. a contractor who is said to be worth SIG, 1000. GOO. He'll be able. to stand 9 few touches for advance salary, then.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Oakland of the Pacific Coast league beat the Chicago White Sox in, an ex- hibition game yesterday by .7 to 5. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
NAUGATUCK EDUCATION
 BOARD BARS TANGOING

Nasugatlrck March e.-The board Of education. at a meeting Iaet night. plt the ban on the tango and all other eo- called animal dances among the stls- dents at all school functions fn Inc bofough.
 , British army estimate for the year beginning April 1 are S144. .2z5. .O00. ai in- crease of $3,1z5,000. For air service S. OOO. 900 is allotted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

-denounced by 1res5derif JShhs5n in no uncertain terms . nt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Manager Zel1er of Pfttsfeld has re- cefved the signed contract of Van Horn, the first basen1an he drafted from the Vincennes, Ind. club Tom my Taguer, the utility man, has also signed aVan Horn made a great rec ord last e-season and Ze1ler expects him to stick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Farmer want Ads. one Cent a word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

An intfmation that Iris" Speaker. centerfIelder of the Boston American league team, is not inclined to accept an offer to join the, Federal league is contained in a wireless message which he sent to Boston before the Lusitania docked in New York today The message, sent in response. to a query whether he would sign with Boston this season, was
 aEeExpect teabe with Red Sox''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

The Bridgeport club tried to make
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10

posed to be located give assistance to
Ile enterprise, patients Will he re-
ceived within a few weeks.
The opening of the tracnon,a hos
pital viii be the definite answer of
the State TO a problem. which health
officers declare to he one of the most
surprising and distressing in the
healtsa history of the South. Until
recently, 1t was not known that ira
choma claimed more than occasional
victims in Virginia Occulists rare
ly saw cases and health authorities
did not consider it as a pressing lucs-
ton. But following the discovery Of
many cases in the mountains of Ken
son, Buchanan and nearby counties.
The result showed that in those
mountain sections, the disease was
widespread and was affecting persons
of all ages.
Trachoma is disease whose ad-
vance is slow. 1t is malady or the
eye-lids, conveyed from the infected
to the we'll and causes a granulation
OF the lids which results in rough
scar tissue. This scratches the
smooth surface of the eye. imoairs
the vision and not infrequently causes
total blindness. Where trachoma mas
led to other affections of the eye, sight
cannot he restored, but where the dis
ease, unattended by serious complica-
tons, is treated its spread can be
stopped, Many who are practically
blind have their vision renewed. and
others who would ultimately lose their
sight are saved from that fate.
In tne judgment of health officers,
the field treatment Of trachoma Of
fers an opportunity for the relief of
human suffering scarcely second to.
that afforded by the distribution of
diphtheria antitoxin
Following an inspection of the in
fected counties by DR.. Taliafcrro
Clark. of the United States public
health service, Assistant Health Com
missioner DIR. A. w. Freeman, ana DR.
John McMullen, OF the federal service,
last week visited Buchanan, Wise. and
Dickinson counties, conferred with
the local physicians, and after a care
full study of the local conditions
chose a site for the hospital. The
United States government will supply
surgeons for the treatment IF ira
choma, the State board of heal;,n will
bear part of the expense and the
chosen county and city are asked to
furnish a suitable building. 1t is
hoped that the necessary arrange
ments can be completed this week
and that announcement can be made
on October 5 of the precise location
of the hospital to which the trachoma
victims of the mountains will he adj
mitted absolutely without any cost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10
Invitations ISsutsi,

Invitations have been issued by
Mrs Martha Houston Holt to the mar
r}aRe ~ her daughter. Miss Margaret
Ella Holt. 10 MIR William GemmelI
Robertson Of wilmington. n, G. son
IF MIR. aud Mrs. John $ Robertson. of
Newport News which viii be snlem-
niZed on Thursday evening. October
20, at 80 O'Clock. Ia the First Pres
bYterjan church This wedding Will
be one IF the most nota Die Of the Viz
ginia weddings during the fall sea-
Sgn Miss fiolI. who has lived in
Newport News since childhood As one
~ the most popular members Of the
younger social circles and also is
widely known throughout the State.
dr Robertson formerly lived in New
port News. during which time he was
@fganfet NJ ST.. .PauEa Episcopal
church. lie left more than "A year ago
ia become orgaaist and choirmaster
Of the Monumental Episcopal church,
IF Richmond and several months ago
he wcut to Wilmington. where he now
has a studio and also has charge Of
lhe choir ia 80 James Episcopal
church. The largest church OF that
city MT Robertson graduated in
music At Edinburgh, Scotland,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10
iyon--7Ben'iey.

"Rokehv." the country home of Mr.
and Mrs I.ongdon Bentley al Roslyn.
Nd. was the scene Wednesday even
ing ~ a notable wedding when their
daughter. Miss Marie Constance Bent
les became the bride Of Mr.. Moncure
Nelson Lyon. son OF the late James
W Lyon and Mrs Eyon, of Wester-
oeje, Mcponogh, Md. The ceremony
was performed at ! O'Clock in the
drawing-room. the Rev Ambrose
Beavau Of 81 Charles Catholic
church, pikesvlle officiating a
small reception followed, to which a
number Of guests were asked.
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed with dahlias roses and palms. and
a stringed orchestra played for the
ceremony and for the dancing which
followed
The bride who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore gown of
white crepe meteor. trimmed wit h
pearls and combined with Chantilly
lace, and her tulle veil. arranged in a
cap effect. fell from "A coronet of
orange blossoms. Her bouquet was a
shower of lilies OF the valley and
orchids.
Miss Katherine II. Bentley. who was
her sisters maid of honor, wore pink
crepe meteor with a bodice OF tulle,
and carried Killarney roses. The two
little flower girls, Miss Josephine
Bentley another sister OF the bride,
and Miss Peggy Wilson, cousin.
were dressed alike in dainty en-
hroidered lingerie frocks with pink
sashes and carried baskets of pink
rose buds and forget me-nots,
Mr. James w. Lyon, il. was his
brothers best man. and the four rib
bon bearers, Masters Robert l.. Bent
ley. Ir a brother of the bride. Arthur
H. Hail, Jr., and James Hall, nephews
of the groom, and Charles Stewart.
wore white linen suits,
Later In the evening MIR. and Mrs.
I4pon left for a Northern wedding
Journey ON their return they will
live at Purcersvilie. w. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10
OUTROW BELIEVES
HE HAS WON OUT
REPORT SAYS PROFESSOR HUGH
BIRD OUT OF RUNNING FOR
SUPERINTENDENT

Newport News, Va. Oct. 9.--That
he feels sure of appointment to the
superintendency Of the Newport News
public schools and that action was
only delayed to give an opportunity
to secure evidence Of the cp-npera-
tion of the citizens. was the sta cement
last night of Professor -. A. Dutrow.
he stated that committee of the
local board approached him Saturday
night and asked If he would accept
the appointment He consented With
the provision that he be endorse by
a majority Of the local boar1 of
school trustees. which endorsement
was given Monday night. Six MEM
bers who had previously voted for
Professor Bird al this time switched
to Mr. Dutrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10

selecting BluefieId. w. Va, for It's 1915
meeting.
DR.. Joseph Hyde Pratt. OF Chapel
Hill, n. c.. was reelected president:
Henry Roberts. OF Bristol, yice-presi-
dent at large. and neutrality-suspicious.
az follows: Georgia, w. A. Harris;
Tennessee. ]. ~ Fisher; North Caro-
lima, S. II. Webb; Virginia. f. s.. Fin
ney: Kentucky. James Maret; South
Carolina, r. +. Lpscomb: Alabama.
John Croft. and w. !. Lee. OF West
Virginia
Congressman Sam r.. Sells of Ten
nessee. delivered one of the principal
addresses OF the day. his subject be-
ing Federal Aid to Good Roads"
A number OF the new highways In
the Southern Appalachian section were
laid out to be worked upon during the
coming year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10

Biz Dinner Dance
AT lWestrnoreland
5nrxx LUCY GuATHMEy TO GIVE
LINEN SHOWER FoR MSS
MARY NAnEN. d.

A large contingent Of fashionable so
cfety attended the initial dance given
II the westnoreland club last oven
tpw. which proved a huge success tn
every wav Dancing began ut o'clock
ana lasted TIL late hour, and many
a<xractive supper parties followed M"
1Antirg fine tables were Rttractis els
ARRANGED r. tire roof garden aHd dec
Urateo AZ crimson dahltas and ferns.
kn orchestra PLAYED for the dancing
amd all during supper. These affaigs
were among the most interesting events
1aet season and were largely attended
~ the members a the cluh And their
mueets TIE announcement 90 their
resumption is ~ great interest 70 TIE
dancing set and society viii be oet
HI full farce each Friday evening 10
the week to attend them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-10

Bird has been dropped by the trustees
in view Of adverse public sentiment
and the good of the school system of
the city,
The six members who endorsed
Professor Dutrow. 1t is said, were r.
c. Norseworthy. F. c. Bivens, Will
liam Gatewood, w. f. Pickett, T. p.
Duncan and G.. 4. LenZ. These gentle
men draf fled n resolution. it IS said,
endorsing Professor Dutrow and re-
qucsting the State board in the inter-
est of the school and the community,
to put an end to the temporary sup
arrangement by appoint
ing Professor Dutrow.