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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

1733-Bob Whitaker defeated Tito Alberto di Carini, .tthe Venetian Con- dolier,'' in London. This was the first international pugilistic battle ever staged, and it attracted much atten- ton, as the boxing game was then just becoming popular in England. Tito Alberto was an Italian, who, after beating the best men in his own coun- try, was induced by an English noble to visit England. King George H. and his fair favorite, the Duchess of Tar
 mouth, and scores of nobIes, occupied boxes at Figg's anphitheatre. The Italian Hercules gave Whitaker, a giant Yorkshirenan, a terrible beat ing, but Bob took it all and came back for more, and in the end British pluck and tenacfty won the day and the Venetian admitted that he had at last met his master. On one occasion Whitaker was knocked clear out of the ring and landed on the heads of the spectators, but he immediately climbed back and resumed the con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
YANKEES JUMP BAKER OFFER T0
 S3O, 900 CASH

New York. May 6-It was reported last night that Capt. Huston Of the New York Americans, President John son of the American league and Con nie Mack of the Athletics hadEa con- ference regarding Baker.
 With Baker determined not to re- turn to the Athletics unless he sets his price, Mack adamant In his reftls- al ands the Philadelphia. club threaten ed with a, loss of more than $100,000 on the season, quick action is need ed
 The New York club, 1t Is under stood, has raised it's offer to $s0, coo for Baker, and is willing to give Frank an annual stipend Of $1G,OOe-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
BEATS ALEXANDER IN
 GREAT BATTLE

Philadelphia, May 6--DreaTns Of National League pennant in Phil ade1pIia are fading fast The Phil lies lead their league by half a. game, but they are coming down with great momentum. They have now been wrenched off in four of their hast five. debates.
 Even the Great Alexander got his to-day. And what seemed more bit ter to the Quaker bugs is that Alex ander was bested by one of McGraw's recruit pitchers. Ralph Stroud, once of the Detroit Tigers and last year with Sacramento, gave the Giants the series, two out of three, by beating Alexander, the score being, to 2.
 McGraw,s misfortune at present seems to be turning out better than was expected. With most of his reg uIar sIabnen complaining of some forced to use his second string men, and they are coming through much better than the regulars. FromIne and Ritter beat the RhiI1ies on Monday and Stroud turned the trick yester- day.
 Stroud pitched a very fine game, holding the Moran clan to six hits, while he also had fine control. Alex ander and Oeschger, the latter pitch ten hits. It was A1exander's first de- feat of tfle season. Prior to yesterday. he had won. five games, all wrested from the Giants and Braves.
 Hans Lobert an old pal of AIexa,n- der's did much to upset the Nebras- kan's ship. The first time Hans came up Alec whiffed him on three pitch ed balls, but Lobert came right back, and banged Grover for three singles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
WASHINGTON MAY
 GRAB PENNANT IF
 BAKER STAYS OUT

Clark Griffith believes that Frank Baker is the key to the American League situation. If the Athletics third baseman remains at Trappe, Md, the Senators have chance to win the pennant, having no real com petitor but the Red Sox, says Griff. If Baker decides to return to Connie Mack's team it will immediately be- come a strong contender with the Grifffnen and the Red Sox The Old Fox does not rank the Tigers as con tenders. believing they are sure to crack before long.
 'The Athletics need Baker more than he needs them, that's a cinch. g is the way the Old Fox puts it. '.If he changes his mind and joins the team it will make a whole lot of difference in the general work of the ball club. If he remains away all year I don't see where they'll get off. They seem about done without him. Eddie Col ins was a heavy loss, but the team could have got along without him so long as Baker was on deck. But with Baker out of the lineup the team is impossible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
HOLY CROSS DEFEATS
 FORDHAM IN BASEBALL

Holy Cross defeated Fordham on Maroon Field.- New York, yesterday afternoon by to 3. F'ordham led until the sixth inning. when the Pur- pie, nine punched two doubles and triple which with a wild throw net ted three runs.
 Connie Mack, with an eye out for some fresh material, witnessed the game from the grand stand, It was the first time that Holy Cross has defeated F'ordham on the local field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

Verbout, the Jersey City boy who twirls for his home club, won his sec- ond game for the Skeeters since the season opened He formerly played on a semi-professional team in the Hudson county metropolis
 Brooklyn fans don't give Red Smith a moments s rest when he is playing at Ebbets Field. The F1atbush, crowd thinks that the Braves third sacker failed to play his best ball when he wore a. Robin uniform and conse- quent1y rides him on all occasions.
 Bargain day fans will have plenty of action in the middle of the sum -Iner with the double headers. There have been a good many postpone ments to date, with the prospects for more if the weather doesn't improve.
 Snodgrass is the only Giant among the ten leading base stealers in the National League. Usually there are several McGrawites represented in this department, which may be an- other reason for their standing in the league.
 FoFrniersof the White sox leads the American League s1uggers with the ford, the Tiger long distance hitter, has already corralled five doubles and five triples.
 Allen of the Pittsburgh Feds is the | leading pitcher in the outlaw organi- zation. He has annexed four victories in as many starts. Mcconnell. the former Yankee, has won three games | in as many starts for the Chifeds. Bender has failed to win yer. Jack Lelive1t, the erstwhiIe High lander, is hitting nearly 400 for Kan sas City in the American Association Bert Daniels is also showing we'll with | the stick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
ACORN SHOW TONIGHT
 LOOKS LIKE GOOD ONE

The Acorn A., c. members expect their athletic entertainment tonight will be huge success. Fhe star bout will be between Soldier Webb and Freddie Bosse. A large delegation will come from Derby and Shelton to wit ness the bout between Young Dundee of this city and Young Repter of Shell ton. Other four roAnd Sessions will be: Johnny Ayres vs. Willie Fftzger=. ald:F Tom Mccarthy vs. Youngf sO'Iea- ry; Jimmy Snyder vs. Young Brown; Moran vs Dorando.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
WANT REMINCTON-YOSTS TO ENTER NEW CONN. STATE LEAGUE

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 1se5-steve O'Donnen defeated Jake Kilrain in 21 rounds at Coney Island.
 1sss-Jim Jeffries defeated Tom sharkey in 20 rounds at San Fran
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
BIRDIE CREE HAD
 WARM REPORT FOR
 MANAGER CHANGE

One of the latest come-backs that a player ever got inaen manager was pulled last year by Birdie Cree of the Yankees in reply to call down from Frank Chance.
 Birdie Cree pulled bad play on a ground ball that let a runner score who should have been held at third base.
 Chance was furious He waited un- til Birdie was coming up to the bench after the inning and then ex- ploded
 .svTef1. T,r be double dashed dInged!'' he walled; When came to this bali club they told me you were a smart player"
 Birdie stoMped, looked at him a second and remarked: There are, several of us on this ball club, Prank. who didn't make our regulations this season
 
 COLLEGE BASEBAIL SCORES Brown 6, Amherst l.
 Pennsylvania 3. Swarthmore i. Columbia 5, Lafayette g.
 DarthmoutE1 IS, Norwich g.
 Army g. Penn State 4
 Mayor Mitchell. and party arrived at Cody, wyorning.s ~ $ E Zss z k.s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Pittsburgh in Newark. St. Louis in Brooklyn. Chicago in Baltimore. Kansas City in Buffalo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
,, GAMES TO-DAY.

Boston in New York. Washington in Philadelphia. Chicago in Cleveland. Detroit in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

Henri Piet, French midd1eweight champion, was killed at the front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

T LYFoRD BROTHERS B TRY SPRING CUSTOM SUITS BUY East Side and West End
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

New York in Boston. Philadelphia in Brooklyn. St. Louis in Pittsburgh Cincinnati in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

Burglars, although fired upon by a patrolman, escaped with silverware and silver bullion valued at $12,O00 from the establishment of Thomas G. Brown & Sons. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

E,arzner Want Ada. one Cent , word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

President Wilson signed an exeou- tive order watving all civil service requirements for the positions of guards on American Qualifications un- der construction and provides for the hiring of discharged American sol diers. sailors and marines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. Toronto in Jersey, City. Rochester in Providence. Montreal in Richmond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

Owner Lannin of the Boston Red Sox, denied the report that Joe Wood and Vean- Gregg will never be able to pitch again. It is said that Gregg is under the care of a specialist who says he will soon have the southpaw in shape. Wood is also expected to be right soon. If these two tWir1ers get going the chances of the Red Sox for the flag look promising.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06
COLLEGE. BASEBALL SCORES

Mayor Mitchell. and party arrived at Cody, Wyorning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

The Harvard football squad has lost John A. Gilman, who did great work on the 1913 eleven Gilman has been in trouble because of low marks in studies and has finally quit liar yard. 4.,.s5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

Jack LelfveIt, the erstwhiIe High lander, is hitting nearly 400 for Kan sas City in the American Association the stick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-06

Outfe1der Kid Rehg, formerly with Hartford, has been sent by the Boss ton Red Sox to Providence of the In- ternational league. Pat Haley, catcher, has also been sent by the Red Sox to Providence.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1915.
Dare to be True 1!
5 ELECT AN REEL |.

Nobody can blame MT. Reel for de- clining to run again for the office of first selectman, after having served ten years in that capacity. He has given good and faithful service as the towns chief officer, at no little sacrifice of his time and for practically no compensa- tion. It's thankless job, at best, no matter how conscientiously one may endeavor to serve the interests of the town. and the chief compensation is in the consciousness If having done ones best, in which laudable endeavor one may gain the commendation of the few, and is reasonably sure to get the kicks and cusses of the many. The fact that MT. Reel has given satisfaction in his administration of the office is indicated in his ten years incumbency.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
BRING BACK THAT PAGE.

The discontinuance of the Connecti- cut page of the New York Sunday Herald is arousing no little adverse comment among the newspapers and Sunday newspaper readers generally, in the state There are those in Con- neeticut, and their number is by no means small, who purchased the Sun day edition of the Herald solely for the Connecticut page, the trenchant and philosophical comments of Trumbull" on matters of state importance, and the breezy chat, political and otherwise, of A. F. Howe, whose wide acquaintance with men and affairs i'll this state ena- bled him to make his columns of gen. enal interest," The Herald's Connecti- cut constituency will be mighty glad to see that page restored.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
What the Other Fellows Say

It is gratifying to note that the new laws against restraining the sale of powerful and dangerous drugs have teeth and are being enforced.-Bristol Press.
 Venus de Milo is not appreciated in 1 StIatford and is to be sent away. And yet she Is the most trustworthy maiden in the town.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 Church attendance i'll New York is twenty five per cent above the summer average. Ministers are quoted as at tributing it to the sobering influence upon mankind of the European war. Still. it was hardly worth while to start the war. even to give New York taste of Waterbury Republi- can.
 Tie long list of victims of accidents on the highways during the past few days, proves again, if there is any need of proving an obvious fact, that those who go forth on pleasure bent i'll motor cars on holidays take their lives in their hands and need to exercise more than ordinary care not to have the day of pleasure made a day of tragedy Ansonia Sentinel.
 Indian summer is here and it ought to prove more true to type than the regular summer 1T it expects to gain our commendation. - New Haven Union.
 The Waterbury Republican, pub- lished in a city now receiving the at- tentions of the l. W. w. agitators. re- members the inspiring pledge of these gentry to Paterson, N. J. They promised to ''put the city on the bum" and promised that grass would soon grow in its street.-Hartford Times.
 Republicans, if they select men of ability who appeal to the people, have as good an opportunity of winning next year as ever.-Bridgeport Standard.
 Another company of 25o Italian reservists depart from these shores to fight for the fatherland. Before this war is over, labor in this country is certain to be terribly cramped.-Pitts- field Eagle.
 The Cobb County grand jury apolo- getically declares that it can find no evidence to connect anybody with the lynching of Leo Frank. And yet there is a general belief abroad that about everybody knows just about who did it.-Waterbury American.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
Couldn't Afford to Advertise.

Jud Shaw sold shoes and sealng wax, and lamps, fshpoles and glue, to- bacco. candles, gum, and tacks, slickers and sardines, too: dry goods and hams were in his line; he dealt in peas and beans; he kept the general store, in fine--sold oyeralls and jeans; but Jud, somehow, he wasn't wise-"Conldn' afford to advertise.
 Not that he harbored any grudge an anyone might judge, a kindly man to meet; hls customers he treated fair, and yet he prospered not; his good were honest, one would sweaF-he simply was forgot; for Jud, somehow, he wasn't Couldn't afford to advertise. ''
 Mail order firms from out of town, much wiser in their day, paid liberally for their renown, and gathered m the hay; their catalogues went everywhere; {; they advertised for trade, their name went forth with trumpets blare, and, ah! the coin they made; couldn't afford, they were so wise, couldn' t afford NOT t advertise.
 . Now, Jud's stuff it was just as good {; his prices were the same: the loss was ours; he simply WOULD not spread abroad his name; though townfolks might have much preferred in their home mart to buy, of Jud Shaw they had never heard-you know the reason why, for Jud, somehow, he wasn't wise-"Couldn't afford to advertiser -Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
Letters From the People
lYnching.
tor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 What is your opinion of the lynching of Leo Frank 1 think it was u cowardly, dastardly crime and there has been so much lynching in the South that it has come to be regular craze with the people there. In Spain and Mexico, bull-fghtjng and cock-fgnting have always been the principal amuse- ment, but the Mexicans have neglected this pastime lately for the more excite ing pleasure of killing each other. But lynching, regardless of laws and order, seems to be the chief sport and pleasure of the South. Can this be tolerated in this goth century of christianity and enlightenment If our laws are so lax. crooked and unreliable that the people cannot abide them, then I say, as Dr. Frank Crane, we had better in- vestigate and see what the trouble is and then legislate a new code of laws that will stand for justice and equality of all mankind. Charles A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
He Couldn't-a Been a Poet.

He cOuldn 't-a been poet, for
 He used such simple words. There wa mt thing but what was clear
 AS songs of common birds. And lis rhymes. why, anyone could see How little skill they took AS easy and as natural
 As any rippling brook. A homelike body; yet liked
 The verses that he spun. And Sarah liked to hear them read
 Sometimes, when work was done.
 cares
 And trials that life brings, And helped you see the good and true
 Back of the puzzling things. Some things he wrote were full Of fun,
 And wife and I would laugh. know real poets never deal
 In such light, tickling chaff. But after little Ella died. And we sat desoiate- You know, 1f'I. you've been through
 with it. That crushing, killing weight We found some tender lines of his
 That made our tears fall hot, About Gods care for little lambs: They eased our hearts lot Real poets blaze and awe. His words The humble hearthstone haunt. He couldn't-a been poet, and I'm sort O glad he wa'n't. Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16

generated at the orthodox political clambake, and tie lifting power of the hot air arising from the 'bake" to in fate the incipient booms brought thther to be launched. Ignoring the point, and viewing the clambake from gross, materialistic standpoint rather than in the light of it's potency to make tor spiritual uplift and clarity of in telIectual and political vision. he now listen to this-he dilates. upon the state of mind of a man after he nas
 "mowed away peck of virtuous
 clans, five Holsters from which the
 skins have been removed, a bushel
 of spuds with the shells on, dozen
 ears of corn, seven loaves of brown
 bread, a couple of full length blue
 nsh caught in green water, three
 vOluptuOus sweet potatoes, quart
 of cuke pickles and onions mixed;
 placed keg of beer where it will
 do the most good umpired base
 ball game, taken part ill the fat
 mans race and won out in the
 hammer throwing contest"
 If that be the true conception of-oh, what's the use?
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16

President Charles X. Colley, of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, who is living exemplar of civic hus- tie, has just issued the 1915 edition of the Waterbury Year Book, an artistic and literary gem dedicated to the in- terests of the city that has things on everybody who has anything on aG all. The Year Book is distinctively Colley- esque in it's cheerful review ot that city's superiority over any other city on the face of Gods green earth, and the prodigality of portraits and photo graphs of beauty spots and imposing buildings go to confirm the rosy view of the ever cheerful Colley. Water bury and her Chamber of Commerce are to be congratulated on having Col ley "in their midst"
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
Billy Sunday Etiuuette.

Observing the success of the Billy Sunday methods in the matter of con version, it is suggested by Puck that the attemps be made to apply the same methods to other church ceremonies and activities. as, for example:
 Pastor (chnisuening t)--What do you want to. call this hunk of excess baggage, Bo? T
 Presiding Parson-What miserable mutt giveth this skirt to. be married to this gink?
 The birde's father-I'm the guy.
 Industrious usheH-Slide, you ice carts Slide!
 Passing the Plate-Come across with the iron men, you low lived tightwads
 Sunday school superintendent-All of you little fivvers that want to swat Satan stand on one Leg.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
The Pleasant Smile.

He was not rich in worldly goods; No offices he held; In no one field it might be said Of him that he excelled; He managed but to get along, To march with rank and file, And yet he was unique in this He had pleasant smile. While others careworn faces wore, He smiled his way through life; He'd had his share of trouble. too, Of worldly care and strife; But somehow furrows never came That mark the weary mile; His face benediction was He had a pleasant smile. He made our burdens lighter seem; Our worries chased away; His cherry greeting always made A brighter, lighter day; What though he never rose to fame, Or never made his pile A monarch might have envied him He had pleasant smile.
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
JOE ON CLAM BAkES.

It is even as we had thought. Joe Hollister, of the Pittsfeld Eagle, who- declares that "a political clambake never elected anybody" has a sordid conception of the ethical and altruistic province of the political clambake. We had occasion to insinutate as much, last week, when Joe's observation, above quoted, seemed to demand cor rectve attention. His retort, in Sat- urday's Eagle, tends to confirm the judgment. He dodges, with all the expertness of the artful dodger, the main point at tissue, the inspiration
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Ooings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files.
 1884

February 20. Mrs. J. L. Pease's house was being repainted.
 John N. VanDeusen, of Great Bar rington contemplated returning to Ca. naan to live.
 Justice Wesley Prescott was laid ur with rheumatism.
 Friend Northrop, a former resident, in DanbuTy, where he ran meat market, was visiting friends in town.
 Henry P. Lynch, the Canaan com positor, became foreman of the New Hartford Tribune office.
 The new Episcopal rectory was nearly completed.
 Sixty-two couples attended the Masonic ball of Housatonic Lodge. Barreuther's orchestra furnished music.
 William Shultz, of Winsted, formerly of Canaan, fell on the ice and injured his spine.
 A cavalry company was being formed by some of the best young men of Ca naan, North Canaan, Cornwall, Sails bury and Sharon
 ''Dick" Hadley, the notorious burg lar, who was captured by Deputy Sheriff Robert VanDeusen, of Canaan, and subsequently, escaped from High Sheriff Porter, was recaptured in New Jersey.
 James Lynch, of Boston, who held a fine position in the office of the Fitch burg railroad, was spending week s vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Lynch, here.
 Some mischievous or malicious person strung a barbed wire across the Ca man Valley road near H. c. stevens, at East Canaan, and a horse belonging to Charles H. Briggs was severely cut by it.
 Rev. Ira Pettibone, of Winchester. in his S4tl year, preached in the East Ca naan Congregational church, Sunday.
 Falls Village-George D. Wilcox sold his black pacer to c. |. Connolly for S190. Walter Dickinson, who sold his property to R. H. Whitford, planned to return to Harwinton. Major A. Nickerson contemplated resuming the practice of law in the spring W. F. Gillette's pet cat got caught i'll steel trap, which was chained to. a bush The cat dragged the trap and bush distance of half a mile, having bitten the bush off at the roots in order to get free.
 West Cornwall-Mrs. William Old field was slowly improving after a siege Of illness. Cows have taken tum- ble; so said M. G. Butler when he found the pride of the buttermilk king dom flat on the river road, having rolled down the precipitous steep below his barn." MT. and Mrs. William Morgan celebrated their China wedding with an enjoyable party.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-16

"How do you know that Blinks has had raise in salary g''
 "He argues that the world is getting better, that the danger from monopolies has been greatly magnihed, and that human nature isn't so bad after all. "- Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Don't YOU think women ought to vote y' asked MT. MeektonS wife.
 Well, Henrietta, there's no doubt in my mind that you ought to vote But if your opinion of some of tho other women is correct, don't see why you should want to intrust them with such responsibility. Washington Star.