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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

player, and it applies to every
dollar you pay at the time CT
purchase up to $50. Pay So
we credit you $3.50. Pay SO.
we credit SIS. Pay $25Awe
credit $3.50. Pay $50-we
credit $75.
second: If you will agree to
pay the balance in less than the
40, months allowed, we will offer
you extra inducements
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

Bulgaria will ask for credit Of
$40, 900, 600 when its parliament con
venes on Dec. q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-16

Let US now show you how, If
you pay more at time of pur-
chase and if you pay out your
balance in less than 40 months,
you. get extra credits that add
nearly as much more to your
saving.
First: We add an extra credit
of so cents to every dollar you
pay down. This applies to your
first payment of $5fon piano or
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10

John Collins may be too old to
learn new tricks, but the White Sox
right fielder is not too far along to
employ some Of the guile he has kept
concealed for some seasons, needing
some inspiration to spring it. And
that is just what the long gardener is
doing now.
For years Collins has been recog-
nized as one Of the fastest men in the
game. People like Ed Collins, Milan
and Speaker can beat him getting to
first. base, but on a trip around the
paths there are none from whom
ShaUno should take dust. In the past
this speed has benefited him. little, eZ-
cept when travelling on hits,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10
BAsEBALL-sPORTs OF AL sORTs-BOXMG

Donald Edwards of Midlothian won
the Chicago District Golf assn anna
teur championship over the Glen
View course, finishing the Y holes
with a score of 311. His second SO
AhOles in 154 was the best work of the
tournament William Rautenbusch,
city champion, was second with 317.
RaUtenbUsch was off badly in his
game yesterday and took 161 for the
SO holes, five more than he required
for the first half of play.
Bob Shelly, interschoIastic golf
champion, survived the first two
rounds in the Cook County open
championship at Garfield park and
today is playing in the finals. Matt
Kelly, last years winner, was elimi-
mated early. A. Samuels, Harlem, who
led the qualifying round, also fell, be-
ing defeated by H. B. Mcclure, Ar
mour institute.
Gil Nichols of Wilmington and R.
G. Mcdonald of Buffalo tied with 292
for Y holes in the Metropolitan open
golf tournament at Clifton, L. l. Wal
ter G. Hagen, former national open.
champion, was third, two strokes be-
hind.
Good bouts were seen in the finals
of all classes for the amateur box
ing championships at the Forbes gym
last night. The feature go was be-
tween Max and Eli Cans, brothers,
in the 1O8-pOund division. Winners
in each division we're: 108-pound,
Max Cans, Pewee A. c.. 115-pOund,
Charley Treybal, Collins A. c.; 1875
uound, Joe Berger, Sportsmen's club;
135-pound, Lee Mcmahon, O'Con-
nen's gymnasium; 145-pound, Al Tut
tie, Forbes gymnasium; 158-pound,
Jim Bronson, Tancel A. c.; heavy
weight, Tony Melchor, Forbes.
Freddie Welsh left Chicago this
morning on his way to California,
where his wife and new baby are. The
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League

WI. Pct. WI. Pct.
Chicago 40 30 ST. IBroOk'n 35 So 800
Phila. 81 81 .544I N.York 81 35 .470
StLoUis 80 So .514I Cincin'ti 80 SO .455
Pittsb'h 35 35 .5OOIBostOn 81 80 .443
American League
w. L. Pct. W. L. Pct.
Chicago 4S IS .649IWash'n 80 81 asa
Boston 43 % .632IPhila. .28 A .3S9
Detroit As % .616ICIevel'd 26 43 .S77
N.York So 81 .493IStLouis 26 A 81
Federal League
w. L. Pct. W. L. Pct
St.Louis AZ 80 .583INewark 80 "a .534
K.City .43 81 .581IBrook'n 81 A Alb
Chicago Al 81 .569IBuffalo 81 IS .403
Pittsb'h 40 80 .556IBaIt rs As 1866
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-10
RESULTS YESTERDAY

NEOULIO IE0 I.EhDNT
National LeagUe.-Brooklyn 8, Chi
cago Z; New York 5, Cincinnati 8;
New York 4, Cincinnati 8; Philadel-
Phia 2, Pittsburgh 1 Boston 4, st.
Louis 8.
American League. - Chicago 5,
Washington 1; Detroit Is, Boston 4;
Philadelphia 8, st, Louis 1 Cleveland
4, New York 8.
Federal League.-Pittsburgh 4, St
Louis 2; st. Louis 5, Pittsburgh o;
Buffalo 8, Brooklyn 2; Buffalo 9,
1.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Saving the Birds.

1t has been announced in the news
columns of The Star that by exeeu-
tive order two arms of land extend
ing from the north shore of the state
of Washington into the strait of
Juan de Fuca have been set apart for
the use of the Department of Agri-
culture as refugees, preserves and
breeding grounds for native birds. In
these government retreats for the
feathered friends of men it will be
unlawful to hunt, kill or disturb the
birds or molest their eggs except
under such rules and regulations as
may be prescribed by the Seere-
tary of Agriculture.
Evidences of mans appreciation oi
the rights of bird life and of the
benefit that form of life confers upon
men are multiplying. The nation, a
number of the states and numerous
organizations of men and women ar.
engaged in the work of saving birds
The reckless indifference to birds ant
the wanton waste of bird life have
finally awakened intelligent men tc
an interest in the wise uses of bird:
in the ecopomy of the world.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Passing Of q Waltz King.

The news of the death of Emile
Waldteufel evoked only a passing or
an academic interest, or perhaps no
interest at all, among the general
mass of newspaper readers. The
name was unfamiliar to them. Even
those persons whose toes and heels
tingle to up-to-date dance music, and
to whose ears the names and meas
ures of modern composers are we'll
known. very likely could not recall
that they had ever heard the name
Waldteufel, French composer with
a Teutonic name. The heroes and the
favorites of one generation are often
forgotten by the succeeding genera
ton.
Waldteufel was born in 1887, and as
a young man made an impression on
the world as a master of dance
music. The grandmothers and the
grandfathers of the young folk OF
today called him a waltz king. In
many of the homes of Washington
before the civil war the gay young
people danced to his music. 1t was
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Meridian Hill Park.

A step is taken here and there
toward the improvement of the pub
lie land on Meridian hill, and the
gratifying information has been an
nounced that plans for the develop
ment of Meridian Hill Park have
been matured, and that as money is
made available these plans will be
applied to the ground. The natural
advantages of this park site are to
be utilized to the full. The COM
manding position of the land makes
it readily convertible into one of the
imposing residence parks of the
country. The plateau section lends
itself we'll to effective landscape gar
dening and the crest of the hill pro-
vides panorama of the city and far
reaching views. The hillside, slop-
ing down to the northern limit of the
original Washington. presents pic
turesque opportunities for treatment
The plans which were described some
time ago seem to have called forth
the best endeavors of park makers
This park is probably destined to
become one of the most popular OF
the inner parks because of its ae-
cessibiiity, its vistas, its ornamental
ton and its size. Large numbers Of
people will frequent it because from
the eminence the eye can look upon
one of the greatest of pictures-the
capital and its environs.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

doubt that his party at the first op-
portunity would rebuke his enemies
and bestow the coveted honor upon
him.
His confidence last year was JUS
tilted. He offered for the place
again, and. after a hot primary CAM
paign, defeated his democratic oppo-
nent for the nomination, and then.
after a comparatively easy CAM
paign, defeated his republican oppo-
nent at the regular election. His
term begins March 4.
But trouble threatens Gov. Beck
ham the second time. Kentucky IS
among the states where it is charg-
ed, irregularities occurred in last
years senatorial campaigns and
elections, and an investigation has
been proposed. The matter may be
taken up when the new Congress
meets.
At this same election Mr.. Camden,
who will leave the Senate as Gov.
Beckham enters, was chosen to fill
the unexpired term of the late Mr..
Bradley. No objection was made to
him, nor until now had any doubt
been cast on the regularity of the
victory in which he shared.
If the proposed investigation is
made. and the disclosures should
prove embarrassing to the Blue
Grass democracy, the result would
probably affect the state campaign
scheduled for this year. A full state
ticket is to be elected; and while the
democrats have the advantage of be-
ing in power, they are not so strong
" intrenched as to make an investi-
CATION of last years senatorial nomi-
nations unimportant to them.
The republicans, who had gained
control of the state through demo-
cratic divisions and weaknesses, lost
control several years ago for similar
causes applying to themselves; and
in 1912 the split caused by the bull
moose movement gave the state to
Wilson and Marshall by an enor-
nous vote. Recently, however. there.
as elsewhere, bull moosery has
shown a heavy decline; and if the
republicans reappear in their old
form next fall Kentucky will be
strongly contested by them, even as
against the best possible democratic
nominations.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

merry music then, but very likely it
would be classed as languorous today.
His waltzes would be thought hope
lessly old-fashioned, yet one some
times hears his music today and
often hears modern music singularly
reminiscent of the Waldteufel style.
At any rate, couple of generations
ago no soiree, hop or ball in Wash
ington could be happy or complete
without the waltzes of the French
waltz king. One can scarcely pick
up music book which grandma used
as a young lady without seeing
among its yellow pages numerous
compositions by Emile Waldteufel.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Vocational Training.

Vocational training is a matter
which claims the attention of pres
ent day educators and looms large
in the scheme of education which
aims at practical efficiency. 1t is
vital to the national interests that
youths be set in the way of making
for themselves a place in the world.
At meeting of the District branch
of the Congress of Mothers that or
ganization emphasized its belief in
vocational education in the public
schools and passed resolutions to en-
courage the board of education in
its work of laying out plans for such
training:
The idea of life training is an old
one, and its application has been car
ried to success in the state or pub
lie schools of Europe, and where the
system has been entered upon in
public schools of the United States
it has been productive of encour-
aging results. A distressing fea-
ture of the age is the count
less thousands of young per-
sons turned into the workaday
world without skill or competency Of
any particular kind. They come face
to face with the problem of making
a living, but without knowing how
to perform any specific service OF
use to society. There is vast con-
fusion of square pegs getting into
round holes and round pegs getting
into square holes and of pegs that
cannot find a hole of any kind to
get into.
While efficiency is the great de-
mand of the age the world is bur-
dened with inefieieney. A scheme
which promises to reduce the ratio OF
incompetent and Indifferent work
ers and to turn non-workers into
workers is one which holds GU,
great promise to the country and it.
people.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Gov. Beckham and the Senate.

Six years ago, as was recalled in
the Senate Thursday, Gov. Beekham
of Kentucky was defeated before a
democratic legislature after securing
instructions at primary election
for the Office of United States sena-
tor. The transaction aroused a great
deal of bitterness in the state, and
caused the political ostracism of the
men who bolted the nomination.
They were not of special promi-
nence. but lost the places they had
occupied and the limited influence
they had exercised.
Gov. Beekham. although greatly
disappointed, Of course, accepted the
result calmly, took up the practice OF
NV, and bided his time. He did not
Evening star., 1915-02-21
The House Leaders.

Although not yet formally desig-
mated, Mr.. Mann will lead the MI
nority in the next House, and have
MANY more men at his back than ne
has had in the present House Some
Of them will be new to congression-
al life, but others will be veterans
returned after period of rest I'M
posed by the fortunes of politics
The most eminent of the latter
class is Mr.. Cannon, who. being
good man, cannot be kept down. In
health and full of fight, the former
Sneaker is coming back to help put
his party into shape for next year,
and will be of great assistance to
Mr.. Mann. They are in agreement
about measures. and as experienced
Iaborers in the republican held
should, working together. harvest
good crop. Both are familiar with
the implements they will handle.
Mr.. Mann has been confronting
Mr.. Underwood. He will now con-
front Mr.. Kitchin-a man OF diffe'-
ent Temperament. A suave, unemo-
tional majority leader gives place to
a man direct and oratorical. and
warm" under pressure. There may
be more work for Mr.. Mann in the
next than there has been in the
present House.
Moreover, there seems reason to
believe, the majority side of the
chamber will be strengthened by oe-
casional suggestions from a source
too much and too long neglected. The
democrats are rousing to the impor-
tance of Mr.. Clark They will not
invest him with the power that
should be his as Speaker, but they
show a disposition to profit by his
wide knowledge as politician and
LEGISLATOR. The President is begin
ming to confer with him. The eau
Gus the other night obeyed him.
Thus will the interest be increased.
As Mr.. Mann's staff will be strength
ened by Mr.. Cannon, Mr.. Kitehin's
will be strengthened by Mr.. Clark.
The experience of former Speaker
will be available to the one side, and
that of the existing Speaker to the
other.
The two leaders will work the
harder because of the prominence OF
their names in the speculation about
the future. Mr.. Mann is mentioned
for the presidency and also for the
vice presidency, while Mr.. Kitchin is
mentioned for the Senate. AS Mr..
Underwood made the House leader
ship stepping stone to the Senate,
Mr.. Kitchin, it is suggested, may try
to repeat the performance.
Undoubtedly, there will be some
thing doing in the next House. The
prediction is made, indeed, that
there will not be a dull moment at
the FIRST session.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Confidence.

The news is most discouragin' at Po-
hick-on-the-Crick.
The JOY is gettin' thinner an the
gloom is CROWN thick.
But underneath the willows there's
space of ripplin' stream.
Where the sunlight seems to sparkle
with a soft, peculiar gleam.
The birds come sweetly singin' to
the hours that drift away,
An the great, big world seems
peaceful an contented for a
day.
You toss line an watch it. with
your troubles all forgot,
An it doesn't make much difference
If you catch fish or not.
The fish, of course, is mighty large
on which your hope is set,
But it keeps you interested. if a nib
ble's all you get.
Somewhere the world is strugglin' in
the darkness an despair,
An perhaps your turn will come to
lend hand an do your share.
But we all have a notion that the fu.
ture is secure,
No matter what our feelin's NAV be
called on to endure;
Fur some day we'll have time to tie
a string onto stick
An 60 a-hshin' once again at Po-
] hick-on-the-Crick.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
WITS QUPS AND THE WAR.

From the Bridgeport Telegram.
1t saddens us to read of 140 sur
geons being killed in battle, but at
the same time we feel a bit safer in
the appendix.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
, II We remember right, 1t was about
1912 to 1914 that the Stars and Stripes
were last raised over British ships.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Since the European war has been be-
fore the public. less is said about the
base ball war.
From the Dayton News.
French socialists have declared for
war;" reads a headline. Anybody else
in Europe that hasn't7
Evening star., 1915-02-21
SKIRTS, THEN AND NOW.

Wbene'er we took our walks abroad
Not many moons ago
NV love with minci & 70 tsteps trod
And moved exceeding slow.
Had she perchance once toppled Ger
She could but feebly kick
Until somebody stou!d restore
Her to her perpendic.
When she would board q trolley car
without the help Of me
She found the step was much too far
And hoped up ike nea.
When now her walks abroad she takes
In skirts no longer tight
Her strides are OF the sort thet makes
Ne trot to keep In sight.
sbould she capsize she'd quickly right
like that self-righting thing
The clown who does for our delight
His fiphops in the ring.
And when the trolley cars she halts
Her skirts are SO aloof
One would not marvel should heT vaults
Negotiate the roof.
-Browpinx's MaGazin
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Church and
State.

From the Albany Journal.
The voting of the war loans is easy
enough, but twill be another story
when the time for payment comes.
From the Springfield Republican.
Realizing that nowadays 1t takes
pretty big earthquake to shake the war
news on the front page Mt. Lassen has
given up in despair.
From the Toledo Blade.
Sometimes we feel as il we didn't
care whether we ever speak to Europe
again.
From the Birmingham News.
At any rate, this war has done won
ders in the way Of populartzing the
American nag.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The late Frank James was a des-
perado, but as compared with the
gun man" developed in densely pop
ulated communities, he was a gentle
man and social uplifter.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

George w. Perkins continues to be
quoted as being a progressive. Mr..
Perkins past performances left no
doubt of his being a man with the
courage of his convictions; one who
could be depended on to apply stand
pat traditions to modern exigencies.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Recent debate cannot fail to en-
phasize the impression that this
country, whatever may be its pre-
paredness for war, has drifted into a
state of unpreparedness for COM
merce.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
NEUTRALITY AND THE NOTES.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
The situation is a delicate one, and
the administration should. and doubt
less will. deal with it in the most care
full fashion.
From the Springfield Republican.
1t Is to be hoped that they won't
torpedo our merchant marine, for
we're just a bit proud of that tug.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Friends in Need.

EIICuVS III NCCVs
A friend in need
Is one indeed;
The motto's old and true.
Some fade away
When they can say,
II have no need of you"
A mans wife is seldom able to
cook like his mother did. But the
medicine she insists on his taking
tastes pretty much the same.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

From the New York World
The German reply to. the American
note is paraphrase and amplihcation
of the original war-zone proclamation.
From the New York Tribune.
Germany's reply to this governments g
protest against certain implications of
the war zone" order ts more concilia-
tory In form than in substance.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

f~1n order to .,oid a.i.rs r es rsT ssssuIs ss.us
~ ~ sddrrssed TO any Individual connected
Win the sSsce. hut simply tn THE STAR @ 70
the Editorial or Business Department acco'o'ns
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

New York has Just witnessed an
eating contest which was won by a
woman who ate twenty-five Holsters.
The incident threatens to complicate
the question of what constitutes real
sport with the question of the high
cost of living.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
A Reckless Sentiment.

Here is book that ought to be
in every home" said the persuasive
agent
whats it about?" inquired Farm
er Corntosse1.
Political economy"
ut oughtn't to be encouraged.
They've been slightin' appropriations
so much that it doesn't look like we'd
get any chance at government
money out this way. What l want
to see is somethin' thatll whoop it
up fur old-fashioned political extrav-
agance."
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The frequency with which Mexico
City is occupied by military ought to
command liberal railway concessions
in the way of excursion rates.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Mexico's political activities con-
tinue to prevent any danger Of COM
plications because of efforts to find a
foreign market for her products.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The expensive gayeties of the sea-
shore cities and the conditions of in
dustrial communities present New
Jersey as a state of strange contrasts.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

No complaint has been heard in the
neighborhood of Great Britain be-
cause of the failure of Zeppelin craft
to run on schedule
Evening star., 1915-02-21

1t feels like good old times to a
congressman when he can get back to
the discussion of appropriations.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The loan of a flag fog a few hours
is now regarded only as neighborly
courtesy.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The regard for the influence of
Americas neutral flag is at present SO
complimentary as to be embarrassing.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The war zone is an imaginary line
which threatens to become almost as
lengthy as the equator itself.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

A conference may sometimes be re-
garded as filibuster with the muff1er
on.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

p,,,n,. ., .av,pe--br mail. postage nrepaid
nsiiy Sunday included. one month 20 fents-
Daily Sunday excepted. one month ~ ~ eents. ~
Saturday Star 81 year: Sunday Star. ~ ~ Js.I
Evening star., 1915-02-21

vp+er>a "a second class mail matter at the posi-
once at Washington. D. o.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The Evening Star with the Sunday norninE
edition. ~ delivered nv carriers within the rlty
at IS cents per month: daily 'nly q ceros
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month oraets
NAV be sent by mail. or telepoone Main ~
Collection is made By carrier ct the end OF eaen
month.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Business once nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Buildinf;
Chicago once: First National Bank buiidiuE;.
European Once: Regent ST.. London Sns"a"-
Evening star., 1915-02-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHHANDER JOHNSON.
Determined Curiosity.

There's no use of investigating
that official. He hasn't done any
thing"
Lets investigate him and aseer-
tain how he dares draw a salary
without doing anything"
Evening star., 1915-02-21

de man dat ain got muffin in par
ticTar to say" said Uncle Eben, "is
ginerally allowed to do heap O
talkin' cause he ain so liable to give
offense."
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The interest of officials and employees
of municipal boards of health has been
Evening star., 1915-02-21

There was published at Rome re-
Gently the news that an arrangement
had been concluded of
Church and the long conflict apropos
State. S.nas onnsIe, d.
scribed as the most complete and Pc
culiar, in which were mixed the church,
the state. the holy see. the Catholics of
Genoa and indirectly those of the Pc
ninsula.
The Osservatore Romano announced
a compromise by which the exeQuatur
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Increasing
Desertion

In The Star of February is. 1855, ii
given the text Of an editorial from th'
Evening star., 1915-02-21

pesertions from the southern arm.
continued to be reported in increasinl
Evening star., 1915-02-21

In a study of the distribution of ty-
phoid fever in the states of Pennsyl-
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The Pope designated for Archbishop
of Genoa Mgr Gavotti, Bishop of