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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
MRS. GEORGE McMULLEN

The funeral of Nellie Watson, wife of George A. McMullen,f was held from her late residence, 6O6 Broad street, at 83o this morning and from the Sacred Heart church one half hour later where high mass Of requiem was sung for the repose of her soul by the Rev. Matthew Judge. The large gathering of sorowing relatives and friends in attendance. together with the numerous and appropriate floral offerings, plainly attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. The bearers were Thomas Wha- 1ey William McMu1Ien, Harold Man ard,- Joseph Heating and Frank Rob inson. Interment was in the family plot at St. Michae1s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27


 Cheer up! Remember that if the sun shone all the time there would be no hay to make.
 It doesn't make your task any lighter, but you always get q lot of satisfaction out of telling how hard you work.
 Why is it that the man who cheer fully uses comb and brush that are chained in public wash room always gets mad when he discovers that his wife or his children have been using his comb?
 What has become of the old fash toned tomboy who could outrun all the boys inlthe neighborhood?
 When mother starts telling the chil- dren about the good times she had be- fore she was married she gIares at fa- ther as if she had caught him setting fire to an orphan asylum.
 This is a great country. But it con tains too many grown people who do not kDow how to spell.
 Any old time a man gets up and fixes his own breakfast he isn't doing it be cause he loves his wife. but because he is mad at her.
 What has become of the old fash toned girl who used to wear white shoes in summer?
 Anyway, the man who hasn't any fly screens in his bedroom windows never needs an alarm clock to wake him up early in the morning.
 If sleeping with gloves on keeps the hands soft we know lot of men who sleep with their hats on.
 When you are selecting a girl for your wife because she has a pretty facG always remember that the beauty that doesn't fade will rub of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Police Find Motorist
 Helpless At Wheel

A sentence of 30 days in jail was imposed by Judge Bartlett in city court this morning in the case of Phil ip Belanger, 1249 State street ar raigued on the charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the inf1u- ence of intoxicating liquor.
 Belanger was arrested at 7:15 last evening at Myrtle and South avenues His machine had come to a stop and Belanger was lying prostrate on the steering wheel. Had his foot not come in contact with the emergency brake dire results might have been forthcoming.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
DANCE HALL SCRAP
 REVIEWED IN COURT

In city court today Judge Frederic A. Bartlett fined Claude Jackson, 93 State street, Horace Shields, TT Full ton street and John Harris, 83 Full ton street, all colored, $5 and costs each. They were charged with breach of the peace said to have occurred at the termination of a dance held in Fraternity hall on Housatonie aye nue Saturday night.
 In city court the accused said they were attacked by delegation of Por- tuguese negroes. Stones. sticks and knives were in use when the police arrived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Ohio Capitalist and
 Politician Dies Abroad

N Springfield. O.. Sept PA cable <. rann was received here today an- nouneing the death in San Rene, Italy, of John w. Bookwalter. TT. of this city, widely known capitalist, plni1an- thropist and for many years promi- nent in Ohio politics. In addition to owning 60s080 acres of land in Nebras- 1xa, ME. Bookwa1ter had extensive bus mess and interests in this state.
 & A quarter Of a century ago he was the Democratic candidate for Cover nor of Ohio and at one time was a 9candidate for United States Senator but was defeated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
AUSTRIAN

Berlin, Sept 27=The official state nent issued yesterday at Vienna con- tains the following:
 .sTl1e activity of the Italians yester- day was confined to heavy shellings of etfe Red Cross hospital at Gerizia,
 which is marked conspicuous1y by the Red Cross flag Italian shells struck
 the: hospital five times. One shell ex- pfoded in the operating room Fifty
 three other shells fell in the immediate neighborhood of the hospital. This action was contrary to Inter national law, The Austrian official statement of yesterday as reported by way of Lon- don did mot contain the foregoing
 which apparently was stricken out by
 the British censor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Official VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
TIRKISH

constaninople, Sept. 27.7-The fol- lowing official statement was issued tonight at the Turkish war office
 GSIs= the Dardanelles front, near aAnafaEta. oHr reconnoitering detach- naents on the right wing captured rifles and anmunition.. Saturday our artillery sEelled the enemy's camp.
 Near Ari Burnul we exploded a sl1aiz1e Soua the right wing, destroying enemy mines On the left wing our aartflfsry sheIed the positions of enc -azs bonn fhrowers.s'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
KATHERINE PITZ.

Katherine, widow of August Pitz, one of the oldest Herman residents in this city died last night at the resi- dence of her son. Gustave Pitz, 53 Williston street The deceased was 85 years of. age and has resided in this city for the last. 32 years Mrs. Pitz was born in Pasen, Germany. She is survived by one son, 7Gustave Pitz, and one daughter, Wi1he1mina, wife of Herman Matthist Of Chicago, three grandchildren. Edith, wife of Adolf Balm, William Pitz. and Frank Mat thist and three great grandchildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
FRENCH

Paris. Sept 27-The new offensive movement is continuing along the en- tire front in Champagne. The war office amnouced today that further German positions had been occupied.
 The amour cement also says that sIIa. gains in the Artoise region, in north western France, have been main taiI1ed ] There is intense cannonading be tween the Meusseand Ndoselle and in Lorraine on the art of both the al lies afid the GermA Ans.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
In Hurry to Get to Church; Goes Instead
 To Hospital Ward

While in a hurry to leave her home at 10:30 yesterday morning in order to be on time at church. Jeanette German, aged 20, of 380 Myrtle ave- nue, ripped over a rug in the parlor and in falling suffered a fracture of the right ankle. Miss German lay prostrate for. upwards of half an hour before her groans attracted her par ents who sent in a call for the emer- gency ambulance. pr. Beaudry re- moved Miss German to the Bridge port hospital for further treatment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
CRUDE OIL PRICES
 IN ANOTHER ADVANCE.

Pittsburgh, Sept. 27-Another ad- vance in the prices of the principal grades of crude oil was announced by the purchasing agencies at the opening of the market today. Penn syIvania crude was lifted five cents a barrel to $1.7O. The other advances follow: CabeIl, five cents to $1.30; Mercer black and Newcastle three cents to s1.26; Corning six cents to SI.18; Somerset four cents to $1.12
 No change was made in England from 95 cents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
ONLY FIVE OUT OF 850
 QUIT STRIKERS RANKS

Torrington, Sept. 27.-Failure at tended the attempt of the Hendey Machine Company to resume opera .tions today. The strikers had been notified to return to work under of fered conditions which they had re- jected, but only five of the $50 men on strike went to the factory this morning in response to the notifica- ton. The strike is now in its fourth week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
CHICAGO PREPARES FOR
 ALLIES CREDIT AGENTS

Chicago, Sept. 27-Chicago bank CTS were making preparations today to receive members of the AngIo-French commission who are to arrive tomor- row to discuss with western bankers the credit to be established in the United States for stabilizing foreign ex- change.
 The Chicago Bar Association also planned to be hosts to Baron Reading, Lord Chief Justice of England, and his associates during their visit here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
GEORGE O. sTAGG

The funeral of George O. Stagg was held at 3;3O this afternoon from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bish- op. Rev. Richard l.. Swain, D. D. conducted the services. Interment was in Union cemetery, Stratford. The bearers were employees of the Thomas P. Taylor Co., where the deceased
 was for many years a watchman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Burglars Frightened
 Away From Hobbs, Home

< An attempt was made by burglars to gain entrance to the home of Willis F. Hobbs. President of the Bridgeport Hardware corporation, at 593 Clinton avenue early this morning. The burg lars were in the act of boring a. hole through the side door of the Hobbs residence in order to spring the lock when they were frightened away
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
OBITUARY
HATTIE TAYLOR

The funeral of Hattie, wife of Thomas Taylor, was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Will liam H. Jepson, rector of St. Luke's church conducted the services which were largely attended. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Make Your Horn Earn ItO Keep.

Going along a country road in an automobile, Arch McNIasters of Hop kins saw a swarm Of bees on river bridge, and, needing a hive of bees just then. he took an empty egg case from under the seat and set it on top. Then he commenced honkinG bis b->,-~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Me Renner1ker Him.

Dear Luke-What has become of the old fashioned village dude who used to claim that he had his cigars made to order and, to prove it, used to burn one to the butt without breaking the ash?-X Y q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Ouch!

sAnd what has become of Jennie Smith, the village belle?'' asked the man who was visiting his old home town.
 "Oh, married her. replied the resi- dent.
 "Then I suppose she is still the v1l- lage belle, gallantly remarked the visitor.
 q reckon she is,'' agreed the resident. ''She is dingdonging from morning till night and you can't shut her up."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
ssPresident Goes Home
 To Vote Tomorrow

Washington. Sept. 27-Presfdent -ssEVilson will go to Princeton, N J- to- morrow to vote at primaries for the New Jersey. legislature. He will re- -AstHrn to Washington in time to address the Grand Army of the Republic en- campment tomorrow night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Tennis Tournament
 or. Remington Courts

A round robin tennis tournament in singles was started among the tennis enthusiasts of the Remington Arms Co. on their grounds, Saturday, September 25.
 c. c. Lee was pftted against B. R. Dungan, F. S. Seeley against c. A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Why7

We sorrow when a mans in painr But when heJbarks his shin And uses language that is plain Why do we always grin?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
WuH!

Music hath charms the poet cried. This sentiment sure makes me groa;1. That poet never lived beside
 The man who plays a slide trombone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Correcf.

No man admires a gabby gawk, And there are many such, So try to think more than you talk Or you will talk too much.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Nothine Doine.

Dear Luke-Can I. M. Perfect of Fort Wayne, Ind, act as the Anthony Comstock of, the Names Is Names club?-S.J. c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
BRIDGEPORTERS ENTER
 CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Raymond Leverty. John McNamara and Charles McElroy of this city left today to matriculate at the Catholic University, Washington, D. c. Charles Allen, Robert Lee, William Heating, Joseph Lucas and Frank Meaney of this city will leave Wednesday to pursue their studies at the same uni- versity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Mean Brute!

''A woman has to give up a great deal after she gets married" sighed Mrs. Gabb.
 And a man does nothing but give up after he gets married" growled MT. Gabb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

and soon had the swarm safely housed in the egg case and took it home with him.-Cass County Cdo.) Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

Inc following are entered in the tournament, R. G. s. Pigott, R. B. Briggs. J. l. Farmer, c. c. Lee, s'. S. Seeley. c. A. Cowdery, B. R. Dun gan and R. B. Rodriguez.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
oh. Very We'll

Dear Luke-If the Names Is Names club gets tired of Brown and White neck, the butchers, please remember that A. Butcher runs a butcher shop on Mineral street in Milwaukee. Wis B. S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Bits of Byplay By Luke McLuke Copyright. 1915. the Cincinnati
 Enquirer
By Luke McLuke
HuhI

Why do some benedicts look sad?
 They marry girls for looks, And then the blamed fools get real mad Because their wives aren't cooks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Gee. We Missed lItl

while on your vacation. Why didn't you come up to McArthur township, Logan county, O.? A. Lotta Trout lives re.-Bellefontaine, O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

New Orleans won the 1915 pennant of the Southern league. Birmingham finished second.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
He is a Vegetarian,
Raua Mit HimI

Dear Luke-What do you think of
 cheap guy who paints his chicken { coops to keep the hens from picking the grain out of the wood?-W. H. M-sJ DaYfon O. ..--.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

A shortage in black walnut used for gun stocks has been caused by the war.
 tax of s6, 200, ,ooo was imposed on the city of Lille,s F'rapce. by the Ger mans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Sure Thino,

s'I think I will go away somewhere" remarked the old fogy. "I need change of climate
 Why don't you just stick around here long enough and the change will come to you ?'' asked the grouch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

A large buck deer was killed by a New York Central express train near
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
The Veqetarian.

He is a vegetarian, This rule he never breaks; doubt his word, but have heard That he plays cards for stakes.
 Cincinnati Enquirer He is a, vegetarian, His word for this I've taken. But when he goes out on the road He comes home with the bacon.
 -McD. E., a Drummer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Betcha!

Some spread their Knowledge when they
 can,
 And some demand a price, But you can 1atter any man By asking his advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27
Our Daily Special
luke MoLuke SaNs:

We all like the man who practices what he doesn't preach
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

Names Is Names. Eusta Bee lives at Cleveland, O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-27

Things to Worry About. It takes 60O,OOO worms to weigh a ton.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

this season, his batting average of .332 speaks for itself TWenty-four twO-baggers and twelve three-base smashes in addition to one hundred and seventy-one singles make up the sum of bingles accredited to the cen terfielder, so far as the records go this year. These together with seven teen sacrifice hits and twenty-eig stolen bases as well as fielding average of .975 testify to the useful ness of the big Texan, who at bat and in the field has earned a place l among the greatest players in the history of the National game.
 Left-ielder Lewis who has been with the team half a dozen years, also has fine seasons record. With a fielding average of .933 Lewis made one hundred and fifty-six base hits; twenty-nine doubles, seven three baggers, two homers, sacrificed twen- ty-nine times and stole fourteen bases. His batting average is .295.
 Hooper the other member of the outfield has a fielding average of .974. His contributions with the stick include one hundred and thirty singles, eighteen doubles; fourteen triples, two circuit wallops, and six teen sacrifice hits, batting average of PAP. Besides he pilfered bases seventeen times.
 As to the infield of three years ago, Gardner and Wagner still remain but the latter is not likely to be seen in the coming series Gardner at third base, however, is well to the fore among the hitters. Always dan gerous with the bat, he is a first class fielder with an average of 1923.
 The Red Sox did not find them selves as a league-leading combina- tion until the accession of Barry. His conversion from short stop to second base was the deciding factor in Bos- tons progress pennantward
 The coming of Barry resulted in an unusual alignment of "Key-stone combinations" As preparation against accidents Manager Carrigan has an interchangeable combination in the infield. Four short stops are avail able: Scott, who plays the position regularly; Janvrin his understudy; Barry, who played a star game in that position for so many years with the Athletics, and Heinie Wagner, Red Sox regular at short in the World Series of 1912. The three latter men are available also as finished second basemen, and Janvrin and Barry can bring experience to relief to Gard ner at third base, If necessary. First base is protected by the rever- sible pair, Hoblitzel and Gainer. Both are good fielders, but Hoblitzel is stronger as batter against right hand pitchers, while Gainer gets best batting results off the delivery of lefthanders
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
SECOND PLACE FOR BRAVES.
Looks as if StalIings-Evers COmbina'
 ton will Grab Second Honors.

Brooklyn, Oct. 5.-When the Braves slipped over a double win on the Giants yesterday Wilbert Robby and Colonel Cholly Ebbcts reconciled themselves to a third-place berth in Governor Tener's pennant parade, providing the schedule is played out. Brooklyn still may get a clear title to second place, but to get there they must beat the Phils twice while the Braves lose three to the Giants Then Brooklyn would finish with a percent age of 539, against .533 for the Braves. But it is doubtful if the Su- perhas may count on New York as an ally
 Should the Brooklyns win two more from the Phillies and Boston lose two out of three to New York the two teams would be tied with eighty-two victories and seventy defeats. If Boston wins two out of three while Brooklyn is winning two they will lead Brooklyn by a game. Should Brooklyn break even and Boston lose two out of three the Braves still would win the runner-up position.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
YALE ATHLETICS DISCUSSED.
General Athletic Committee Talks
 About Quimby's Successor.

New Haven, Oct. 5.-Yale's general athletic committee last night discussed effairs of all branches of sport, al- though nothing relating to football was taken up. It was announced that a new assistant crew coach to suc- ceed Eugene Gaininni will be selected.
 The new baseball coach to replace Frank Quimby, who resigned during the summer. will not be named for two or three days, although his en- gegement was announced last night.
 The Yale-Columbia crew race will be held Friday, November 12, the day before the Yale-Princeton foot ball game here. Although no official announcement was made, 1t is ex- pected that the race will be rowed on Lake Saltonstall, near this city.
 Alumni members present at the meeting included Dr. Josh Hartwell, Fred Wallen, George B. Case, and John R.. Fitzpatrick of New York city, and Professor Robert c. Corwin of the Yale faculty.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
D WILL BE STAR INCOMING SERIES?
History Repeat and Some h.
 tual Player Obtain Hon0rS?

York, October 5.-In nearly
 series for the worlds baseball
 bioaship some player on each of
 2tending teams has been picked
 fans as a tower of strength in
 department and in the minds & the baseball public he stood # and shoulders above his CO.,
 IS. This years contest for the Yer title of the diamond will
 no exception to this accepted
 In looking over the list of elig-
 for the coming battle between
 Philadelphia Nationals and the h Red SoX, Alexander and
 er naturally are the first to
 the eyes of even the casual ob-
 as the ones who may furnish
 lar plays of the coming contest.
 other players, however, on sides have shown remarkable de to do the ring thing at the time during the long seasons
 Quick thinking and fast ac-
 action are the essentials which
 great baseball players. While Fo players mentioned have shown Rrful control and effectiveness in Spositions, a great deal should be ! bout many others who, while not ominent, have been equally eff in their pennant winning work Jason either at bat, on the paths the field.
 the minds of many baseball eX- Manager Moran's feat of mak- supposedly mediocre team a Inent winning aggregation is ly as great performance as Accomplished last year by George hgs with the Boston Braves. The hmen are virtually 8 %cast off" as thirteen of them were let |y other major league clubs. lin Luderus was once with the |go Nationals; Killifer was tried Louis and let go; Adams was |the New York Giants for a time; Demaree came from the 5 and McQuillcn played with bnati and Pittsburg; Niehoff was Dugey and Whittcd
 from the Braves; Stock was Eerred to Philadelphia by New
 Byrne was once with St. Louis Cravath, the fence de- her, played with Boston, Chi
 and Washington Americans; .rt chased flies for Cincinnati and sr saw service with the Boston nals, New York Giants and Cin- Ii.
 xander, Mayer and RiXey, ners and Bancroft are the only oers of the team who grew into nal League material while with Tub. Tincup, Baumgartner and 1T are youngsters who have yet n regular places on the team. xander's great work in the box 2 the season has placed him in as the star pitcher of ational League and the backbone
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
BOY WONDER WON'T SIGN

Worcester. Mass, Oct. Aired Mitchell, coach of the Boston Braves, made a trip to Worcester yesterday for the purpose of signing up Elm mons J. Bowen, the sensational IS years old New Haven schoolboy out fielder, now a freshman at Holy Cross college, but he was unsuccess- full. Despite the flattering offer which George Stallings' right hand man made him to join the ranks of professionals, Bowen turned it down, saying that he preferred to stick to college ball until ne had completed his education. This is the second at- tempt made by the Braves to land this promising youngster.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE.
Wesleyan Management Arranges Sea- sons Games es-Wiu Not Meet Yale.

wesleyan Management ArrangeS Sea- sons Games-Win Not Meet Yale. Middletown, Oct. 5.-Manager Slo- l cum o1 the Wesleyan basketball team yesterday announced his schedule and it was ratified by the Athletic Counci.. The new teams that ap- pear on the schedule this year are West Virginia, Connecticut Agricul- tural C, llege, and Rhode Island state. Those teams which were on the schedule last ear and are dropped this year are Yale, Swarthmore, and Mass lchusetts Tech. This is the first time in nine years that Wesleyan has failed to meet Yale while in those nine years Wesleyan was the victor eight times. The schedule Is as follows:-
 December 11-Connecticut Agricul- tural College at Middletown.
 December 15-Rhode Island State at Mlddletown.
 Janus ry s-New Hampshire State at Middletown.
 January 14-Union at Middletown.
 January 21-Colgate at Middletown
 February 9-Dartmoutn at Middle town.
 February 11-Amherst at Amherst.
 February 15-Dartmouth at Han over.
 February 19-N. Y. |. at New York city.
 February 22-Williams at Middle town.
 February 26-Amherst at Middle town.
 March West Virginia Wesleyan at Middletown.
 March 4-Union at Schenectady.
 March S-Williams at Williams town.
 March 11-N. Y. U. at Middletown.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

Philadelphia, Oct. 5.-Keep your eye on Rixey and Burns, the two Philadelphia players who have seldom been mentioned as capable of big doings in the worlds series, say som experts. According to those on the inside, Pat Moran intends to use Southpaw Rixey against the Red SoX sluggers in one of the games. Patrick believes Eppa is capable of moving down the star strikers on Bill Car rigan's team. He figures the Boston