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New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
HOW P|TTSFIELD GOT
 EASTERN ASSN. BERTH
Best Reason in W0TIt- -N) One
 Else Wanted Cub.

The Springfield Union dnells on the fact that the combined population of New London, New Britain. Waterbury and Pittsfcld, estimated in 1914, was 190.1@ We'll there is no going be- hind these figures. Now If the gentle man who compiled these figures will present to the public a few facts and figures as to the attendance at games in the various cities during the last two years if might prove interesting reading. Just how did Pittsfield com pare with other cities Sunday games included) in tho way of attendance Is question some people would be pleased to have answered.
 There has been much said as to the Eastern association carrying some small cities during the last few years. For the information of those who may not know it might not be out of place to say that Pittsheld Was given franchise simply because np other city would accept 1t. When ft was voted to enlarge the league to eight teams the directors fell all over themselves voting a franchise to New London. New Britain and Pittsield were seeking franchises and New Britain was given the choice. James Murphy. who sought franchise for New Britain. was called into the meet ing and was informed that he could have the franchise hy the payment of q certain amount of money. Mr. Murphy very promptly refused to come up Then, and not until then. was Pittsticld given a franchise. Pitts field paid it's money. secured tho fran Chise. and for two years supported the team. That is more than can be said of some cities which have held fran chses for several yoars.-Berkshire Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
NEW YORK YANKEES
 OPEN HEADQUARTERS
All thG "Xajn Guys" Attend on
 M VInQ Day.

New York. Feb. Eff any one still doubts that the Yankees have changed hands. if. there are any doubting Thomascs after that little af- fair at New York Athletic club last Saturday night, they may have their minds disilluSionised by making call at Nan1 headquarters in the For ty-second street building, where the new owners are now noiding forth.
 The rotund Tom Dav;s and the smu- ing Michael Bergen were conspicuous by their absence No longer will the grim office walls hear faithful Tom tell his daily spiel, "Thercs nothing doing here boys.' or crack their sides laughing at old Mike telling the story about his little coat and how he philosophical on the moon down at Athens, Ga.
 Gone are Tom and Mike, but not forgotten! In their piaccs yesterday was the new Nank regime The en- tire official family of the club. with the exception of Manager Bill Dono- van, were in the job on Moving Day: Colonel Jacob B. Euppert, president Gan Johnson says he prefers to be called Jako); Captain Til Huston secretary treasurer; William Fleish- mann, assistant to tho president and last but not least, Harry Sparrow, R. M., business manager.
 Hard to Get Star Players
 In discussing new players which the club had endeavored to get from other club, Ruppert had the following to say yesterday. Vet VIC did try to get some star players when we first negotiated for the club, but star play CTS are mighty hard to get.
 Tt was explained to me, and the argument is very good one, that for another club to sell a star player would make them very unpopular with their fans, and. therefore, hurt one of the cities in our league. l can see now that such action would be un- fair. New York fans would get very peeVish if a local club sold any of it's
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
BOY SCOUT MAKES
 GOOD IN EMERGENCY
Ted. Son of Maxwell Hart. Applies First Aid to Brother When
 Glass Sewers Arteries.

The opportunity to apply what he had learned as a Boy Scout about first aid to the injured came yester- day to Ted Hart, the son of Maxwell Hart, of 176 Lake street, when his eight-year-old brother, Robert. put his hand through one of the panes of glass in a door and received a gash on his wrist that severed several arteries and cords. Ted quickly ar ranged a tourniquet and stopped the flow of blood until assistance reached him.
 Mr and Mrs. Hart had gone to Hartford and the two boys and the daughter were left in the care of the housekeeper. Little Robbie saw his older brother go into the pantry and started after him. The door con- tains several pancs of frosted glass and in his haste to reach his brother, the boys hand went through one of the panes. The gash uncovered the bone. Ted's presence of mind and his knowledge of first aid perhaps saved Roberts life.
 The housekeeper was frantic and called in some neighbors who took charge of the case. Before they ar rived, however, another Boy Scout Milton Jones, son of Mrs. A. l.. Jones of Lake street, had been in the house and hurried away to get a doctor. He secured Dr. F. w. Peck. When the neighbors arrived and relieved Ted Hart of his responsibility, they asked about doctor and he. rushed out to get one who lives a few doors away. As he came out of the house, he slipped on the walk and fell, hit ting his forehead, and he was picked up practically unconscious.
 By this time Milton Jones had ar rived with the information that Dr. Peck was on his way.
 Shortly afterWard communication was effected with MT. Hart in the Hartford thoatcr and he and Mrs. Hart reached homo through the storm in an automobile in about forty minutes. Dr. Peck spent about an hour sewing up the wound and the arteries. Throughout it all, plucky Robbie watched the operation with much interest, smiling and wincinG in turn. but not once did he give in to the pain. The accident occurred about I:30 o'clock, and at o'clock Robbie Was resting comfortably in bed
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
HERE YOU ARE, A
 SURE SIGN OF SPRING
Giants Ordered to Report at Marlin
 March lSt.

New York, Feb. 2-Marching or dcrs were sent yesterday to the vari- ous Giant attachments by Adjutant General John B. Foster whose plans have been somewhat altered by recent rulings of the National league war college, which prevent any ball army from attacking a training camp prior to March |.
 As in previous years, Foster had in tended to send the rookie detachment on an invasion of Marlin by the mid de of this month, that the rcgu- lars would have less opposition when they attacked the place on March l.
 However, under Fosters present plans he intends to send his entire corps against Marlin on February 2S, and if his plans go right, he hopes to be in possession of Emerson Park for General McGraw by March 1.
 All the rockies ana camp followers have received orders to be in Marlin by February 2S, and to go by the quickest way from their home. Reg ular players, who are unable to make connections with the New York to Marlin Special have also been in Structed to be i'll Marlin by Monday March l.
 The New York detachment will leave here on February 25. and Me- Graw probably will be in command of the army of invasion, provided he does not find golf so enticing as to keep him in Cuba until late in the month. The Giant officers rather ex- pect John J. here for the National league meeting on February O.
 A few of the youngsters may scout around Marlin before March 1, but the club intends to live up to the spirit of the recent National league ruling not to do any active training before March 1.
 Secretary Foster yesterday received the singed contract Of milio Palmero, the young Cuban lefthander, who was with the Giants at odd moments last season. Palmero has been pitch ing great ball in Cuba, and may now be ripe for the big show. McGraw intends to give the youngster thor ough trial next spring
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
TO-DAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS

1S41--Nick Ward won on foul from Ben Caunt in fifth round at An- dover Station, Eng. Nick Ward was a brother of the famous Jem Ward. the ex-champion of England and he had all the ability of his older broth CT, but was "yellow' to the core. His lack of courage was evident from the first and by running away from Caunt he gained the displeasure of the crowd Caunt. savage fighter, became so irritated by Nick's tactics the fourth round. when Nick was in close quarters he dropped to his knees, but the infuriated Caunt banged away at him. As Ward was down, according to the rules. the referee gave him the decision on a foul. Nick thus became champion of England, but he was so unpopular that he was soon forced to give Caunt another match. Nick's cowardicc on that occasion was so evident that even his brother Jem joined in hoot- ing him when he finally went down. without blow being struck, and re- fused to get up.
 1S9l-Jack Dillon tErncst C. Price>, Scotch-Irish boxer, born at Frankfort, Ind.
 1S92-Harry Sharpe defeated at Names<i, III.
 l9O4-JOe Cans defeated Mike Ward in ten rounds at Detroit.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
CIIARIN A TUKNCO \Tr

l)lnk Freer accuses Jim Clark in of Hartford of being turncoat. I'rocr says that tlarllin was q great advo- cator of the siX-club league several years ago and has now switched in favor of eight clubs. according to an exchange. If pink was as intimate with Clarkin during his stay in Hartford as both he and Dandy Jim claim he was, Srcr FrcCr is apt 10 call the Hartford maEnatc most any thing.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
EDDIE BRIDGES CANNED.

Catcher Eddie Bridges of the Pitts field club has received a letter from Owner John Zeller telling him he will not send him a contract this year. which means Bridges Is released. The letter is postmarked New Orleans"
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
RUMORS INSIST TAAT|
 THREE WILL REBE|
CIaTkin, Carey and Cameron K
 ptGe1 to Jump.

Springfield. Mass Feb. 2,--Th( the Springncld. Hartford and Worccl ter. baseball clubs will jump 6rgal ized Baseball is the general feelirl here.
 They have moi jumped yet. but [ } springboard has been placed in pol
 ton ready for the expected stun
 The Feds arc confident that there M } bc jumping. because the minors ha Lad whack at Organized I3ascba and know what it is"
 Hugh A McKinnon, league IfromV ter, has made some interesting admi( siC ms. then got wise" and pa answers that could only he used "fd publication" The letting dow( easy of ]. n. Baxter. "backer of tf1 Springfield Feds" in case William | Carey. owner of the Springfield basl ball club. came through with led to the Feds. was pictured as a proh lem by Mckinnon. In all other cifld "wcre all right" hc continued, "b} MT. Baxter can't be allowed to apped a figurehead." But. then, Ma thought Baxter's case could6 \ Smouthpd out all right
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
HELLER GETS ALEXANDER.

Manager Jack Zeller of Pittsfield. has secured Pitcher Alexander, broth CT of Grover Alexander from the Philadelphia Nationals. The young ster is said 10 look promising
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
HOPPER \ SENATOR.

Booth Hopper. the former New Ha- ven pitcher, who gained considerable prominence recently because of tht Federal league charge that he had been sold for a bird dog, will be 2 member of Clark Griffith's huriinp corps at Washington, providing hs survives the spring training trip. Gritx fifth has just put through a deal fo\ Hopper.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
Letting Baxter Down.

Baxter stated that he eNpeete1 George Cameron 10 flop with his Nej Haven club. the leasing of Ligha house Point being somewhat spnnilid move to the Hampden Park msneu \ vcrs here. But McKtnnon said the fl vas nochan co for Cameron to juml now. "Cameron had the same chan Cl as anybody else he said, and h~ did not take 1t. We have man fql the New Haven franchise and Jimm, Canavan will manage the club"
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
WHITEWASH CURBINGS.

London, Feb. ?. Correspondence of the Associated Press )-As a safeguard against accidents at night in the dark ened streets, the auth critics have be- gun whlteWashing all curbstones, poles and mailboxes in the outlying districts.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
BARRY AT HOLY CROSS.

" New Record
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02

Jack Barry. the Athletics shortstop who is making his home in Worces- ter now. Is working out daily in the cage with the Holy Cross baseball candidates.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02

star players to help some other club, and naturally the fans of other cities would resent such attempts to hcfp us.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-02
||l OUT
 ||IERN ASSN. EBe Composed Of sIyCl15s.

as a member of the nuon ceased to exist magnates erasing t 1t as 1t was expected q
 of opening and holi- hich are subject to on regarding the pos f the split-season idea row of Bill ScinsE lays business. The comprised will include Bridgeport, Hartford pringfield and Pitts there were only five eting, every club was Hsident O'Rourke held the New Haven and while James Fl. Clar-
 looked after the in- Colleague, William F. in attendance were Bridgeport: H. Eugene ondon: William Scin- n. James H. Clarkin. President James H. tartling developments the meeting, and the was not discussed, .ac- resident O'Rourke's 1e conclusion of the e1nemt for Scinski.
 ki and O'Rourke sub orts concerning the,r npton and Waterbury. ! In both instances ered little encourage base ball. No Water ng to invest a penny "a upon, and has been
 proposition, while ks have not fully de- or not they want T eball men well know les that hover about nd the directors at ing strenuously op- nvasion of that town. business men had rage in a conference t month to determine of shifting the New Q to that town. To directors voiced their esterday's action of leans the retirement of Scinski. Scinski c in an attempt to h New Britain a pay and today he is con 15,000 in the hole. hance for him to con. [ of his resources had Ind the other mag Hing over themselves eial aid. At yester- nski made q proposi' er to the league the him in lieu of his in hat organization and ously accepted. The Tribute the players
 worthy of retention gill be released. The, unanimous vote, per hold the New Brit 15, although he will
 connected with the
 Split Season. hllenger, official SCOT zed to frame two ith games starting on osing on Labor day. Dc q divided one with bn April 2S and clos b be followed by an | July , and ternin- day. The latter ar nown as the split ger in the first series Ter in the final series e close of the season [c league champion ectors will probably eason schedule at the President O'Rourke President Murnane Of q league in an effort -ganization adopt 2
 The idea first orig
 hern minor league on has been tried out fayora blc results.
 open the season in April 2S. Other
 for taat date are Springfield and Pitts Tt. On the 29th New
 at Hartford, Spring ndon and Bridgeport 1iday dates have been blows:
 -M orning, New Ha- t, Hartford at Spring. bn at pittslleld; after Tt at New Haven. artford, New London ing, New Haven at ttsficld at Springfield, .idgeport; afternoon, New Haven, Pittsfield ridgeport at Hartford. prning, New Haven at ford at New Lon don, Pittsfield; afternoon. lew Haven. Hartford
 Springfield at Pitts
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
DIVORCE IN SCANDINAVIA.
II Is Very Easy to Obtain, and It Does
Not Cost Anything.

In Scandinavia divorce by mutual
consent Is the recognized way. And
husband and wife may reach this agree
ment when neither has violated any
marital obligation. The law, you see
does not require them to wait until one
has wrOnged the other. But when they
have reached the point where they tvs,
know that their rcnl union IS ended
they may secure divorce for the ask
ing. 1t doesn't cost anything. There
Is not even lawyer needed. The pro,
ess Is simple. You notify magistrate
that you are seMrntiny You are no.
required to go into Details You don
have to spread your marital trouble.
on court records and newspaper pages
One reason is as sufficient here az
when you entered into matrimony
You simply state that you no AOngeI
wish to continue the marriage Thci
one party to the contract goes away
for ycar-ln Finland it is for only
three months. At the end Of the De
Rod the magistrate hands you the pa
perS that dissolve the marriage q.
quietly as it was made.
II, as rarely happens, mutual consent
through the refusal Of one Of the con
tracing parties cannot be secured the
process is little longer, the probation
airy period Of one year being extended
to two. But there IS always a way
out. Sweden has no less than lively.
grounds for divorce. 1t is accomplish
ed in as dignitied n way as any other
partnership might be Observation-Disclosures
Potter Daggett in Pictorial Review.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06

SHRAPNEl SHELLS.
Various Types In Use and the Mass of
Bullets They Garry.

Most nations are agreed that the
three inch Shrapucl Is the most cttrc-
tive for killing men in muicrn war.
fare. The three inch type. which is
almost universally used. contains from
210 to $50 half inch lead bullets.
punched together in the front part Of
the shell. \ time fuse. which is made
with the accuracy OF Il watch. is grad
uated in seconds; and Is set to explode
at Il givcl. r~Igc rs determined by the
artilerymcn
The velocity of the shell may be
gathered from the fact that ii travels
mile in four seconds and within Il
quarter OF a minute is four miles from
the mouth of the gun. At any time
during this rapid tii,:ht the shell can
be made 10 explode with marvellous
precision and deadly effectiveness,
driving its bullets in 4 cone shaped
shower down on the heads OF tie
enemy.
remarkable fact regarding these
shells is that the velocity OF the hul-
lets when the shell cNplo;cS exceeds
the velocity Of the shell ut the time
Of the explosion by from 30 to 500
feet per second. the bullets OF burst
ing shell covering Il zone about thirty
yards wide and 30 yards long.
SArapnel shells used by liTrrru:
governments ut the present time All
operate on lhr same principle. but OF.
fer somewhat us to size and the ar
Engagements OF the fuse. ruarSun'S
Weekly.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
Baths In Finland,

One Of the greatest trials visitor in
Finland has to endure is a Finnish
bath. The method of procedure is
unique. Divested Of outer clothing
and ttt'-~d in a light and airy cotton
garment, YOU are slung in n sort of
hammock composed Of cord above Il
large receptacle like the boilers in pub
lie laundricS. This IS almost filed
with cold water, into which at the
right moment is flung large rcdhot
brick or piece Of iron, which, Of course.
causes an overwhelming rush Of steam
to ascend and almost choke you. Then
when that process has gone on suffi.
GENTLY long you are shaken out Of your
hammock. immersed in cold water, and
after very drastic treatment you re-
sumo your raiment. sadder and wiser
than before your novel experience.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
Could Lift Ton and q Half.

ScOtChman. said to be the last Of
the StuartS. was possessed with an ex-
traordinHry strength. from which cir
cumStHncc i" got he Dynamo Of Jem-
my Strength. Among other fcats, he
could carry Il twenty four FOUNDER can
non ana had been known to lift a cart
load Of ha: weighing Il ton and half
upon his back. Many time he took
up jackass and carrying it on his
shoulders, walked through the tolIgate.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
Matrimony.

The primary impulse Of all creatures
is possession. 1t Is this that causes a
chicken to tear around the yard with q
piece of meat in its mouth and all the
other chickens after it. It hasn't time,
but the instinct Of possession makes
him grab and keep it. The same 10
noticeable among beasts. They like to
get great piece of meat in their
mouths and then growl 1t is this in
stinct In man which provokes him to
matrimony He wants something to
guard and growl over, SO he seeks q
hollow tree. cave orsa house and a
wife.-Pittsburgh Press
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
Improving on Shakespeare.

member Of the business staff OF
Robert Mantell. the actor, tells Of q
conversation he overheard "in front"
on the occasion Of Mr.. Mantelrs pro-
ductiOn Of Hamlet" in western
town
ION, Harry" said the young woman.
Il think it's an awful shame to drown
Ophelia and kill Hamlet They ought
to have been married."
Whcreupon Harry heaved a sigh and
looked earnestly at his companion.
Il amt great on tragedy" said be,
but that's how I should fix it"-New
York Times
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
THE HOLY GRAIL.
Story OF the Green Crystal Vase of the
Ruins of Cesarea


Few places are more absolutely cit
les OF the past than Cesarea. Some
one has spoken of the remains Of it's
ancient glory as the ruin Of ruins"
The medieval town which was twice
rebuilt by the crusaders covered
scarcely tenth Of the area occupied
by the city as ST. Paul knew it, and
the ruins that we see today are chief
~ the relics Of the medieval city,
which was itself built out Of the ruins
of the ancient city
what rich quarry Cesarea has been
Tor other city builders is shown by the
fact that, though it has been drawn
upon for all these centuries for mar
bic and granite and sandstone, it is
not yet absolutely exhausted, but still
affords building material for the peas
ants Of the vicinity.
The green crystal vase which was
found here when Baldwin l., the great
crusader, captured the city at the be-
ginning Of the twelfth century, says
the Christian Herald, gave rise to the
story Of the Holy Grail, which has in
sptred so many legends and poems,
for Baldwin and his followers believed
that it was the one that was used at
the last supper by our Lord, when he
gave his disciples the cup Of wine and
said: Drink We all Of it. This do in
remembrance Of me-"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-11-06
NAVAL SIGNALING,
X Began ~ Hncicnt Days By Raicin5
and Lowering Sails.

ana Lowering SallS.
The origin OF the idea of using flags
by day and IanlcrnS by night Tor Si@
Mailing i'll the navy came inln being
as far back ;!:S the middle ages
In those ::ncicnr days some one
thought OEl Il mrthnu OF raising aIl
lowering sails. the number OF til.!rS
they were raised or lowered indicating
the letter that was to be sent. THAT
proved very WcarsnNe work and was
superseded in the seventeenth century
In various positions on the maSts and
DoomS. At night different colored Ian.
terms were used
Iii the following century twelve ia ~
were used, either Singly or in comDna-
ton, and these flags supplied all the
signaling that was necessary in fight
ing. rs MAKE all sail" "Engagc the
enemy ''ChaSc the cnclay" or "An-
Choir"
When the battle Of Trafalgar WIS
fought the signals were sent bv light
guns and flares and flags. and it was
not till after that battle that the sy&-
tenn, invented by SIX Home Pophu III.
was used and on which are based the
present day methods of signaling.
The system of signaling from ship to
ship by scmaphore was due TO y
Frenchnan named Chappc in 119l and
adopted in the British navy 81 few
years later-London Telegraph