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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
UMPIRE HILDEBRAND
 BUYS AUTOMOBILE WITH
 WORLDS SERIES NEON1EEY Y
Worcester Post.

Umpire George Hilderbrand of the American league staff has gone and squandered the TnoT he received for officiating as one of the four diamond arbtters in recent worlds series. He has invested in 8 motor car ana is now riding around the streets Of San Francisco as proud as can be. HildV debated on the question until this week, when he decided he could af- ford the luxury of an automobile which constitutes the records of che first umpire in these parts to owned an automobile. Hilderbrand says he will not take the ear east but says in the off season expects to do some stepping.
 T figure that if will be good train ing for an umpira,' says George. DTtv ing an automobile has a tendensy to l quicken the eye. and watching fhe
 traffic policemen will give mo solae
 pointers in giving declsiu1'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

New York Jan. 1.-According to the report Issued yesterday by John T, Martin, transfer tax appraiser of the estate of the late John T. Brush, who owned the New York National league baseball club, the net value of the es- Eate is s415, ,6es.
 The report sheds considerable light on the affa1rs Of the ball club. od es- pectaI interest is the statement con- ceEn1ng the proffts acquired by rum mdng the Giants in 1910 and the fol- lowing two years The amounts are as follows:
 1s10: Season, $6s,o6s post-season games $15.s61: net profits, $85.0S0; div adends decaared, $47.820.
 1911 Season $76. .51S; Worlds Series, a75, 507 net profits. $1523025. No dtvt- ,dend was paid.
 1slz. Season. $s4. .80ss Worlds Series, 494. 9s2; net profits. $17s. zs6- No diyi- Eendss were paid.
 Colonel Ruppert and Captain Hus- abon, the new owners Of the Yankees. can take encouEag cement from this re- port Evidently a good ball club In xllis city is a paving investInent-
 1t ss doszbtfHl if any team in the scol1n can show an average net prom fhat approaches that of the The receipts of the last t1vo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
MARQU.|AR|'D J [
 REMAIN
 MYTH GU WIS

Mffpzaikee wis, Jam atcher 7ube Maruuard former star Of the. New York Giants. has no intentdon or Jumping from the FsederaIs back again to the New York Nationals as' some reports have intimated-
 Marauard has the greatest faith in Mihe future of the Federal league. all some Of the writers have had Hltibs do6ng a back handspring to get Eaek into the fold.
 The Brooklyn Feds made me a swell offer some time ago and after Msfns convinced that was not tied to ahe New York Giants [ decided to bet fer myself and accept, The Wards or Brooklyn have treated me splendfdly and you may rest assured that will shown that I am still legally bound to New York
 had no coInplaint to make about 8l1e Giants whatever, Manager Mo- Graw gave me fine treatment, but 1t was simply a case of looking out for worth what he can get. and no more and he can play only a certain number 0G years and there Is no reason why ae ahould not get the most o19tadnsalble the same as an actor while the O ing is good.
 yes started che players jumping con Zrauco and have no one but themselves tc b1ane. don't blame any player tor trying to better himself fnanciaIly
 s long as he is not breaking his sign 4ad contract. The reserve clause has A3een proven void in all cases so thai q am not letting sentiment bother me HE the Giants can prove that they have M legal right to my services, why 14TH ba with them, but otherwise VIII stzck to the Feds.s'
 1arQusErd is not in vaudeville witE lrls wife this season. He discovered Eha4 he lost too much weight last - ter and when he went south to t1- he was way below his normal weis i with sE1e result that he did not ge into proper condition for some time This winter he is taking things eas. I and keeping in light training, so tha. when the training time comes he vii 5e fit and ready for business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
RECoNGMENDs LENIENCY
 FOR POLICEMAN FISCHER

At last nights session of bhe police commissioners. Superint endent Bir- ningham's report, accompanied by a recommendation of leniency, relating to the suspension of Traffic Policeman Hugo Fischer was received and a. hearing was scheduled for January g.. Opinions voiced indicate that he will be allowed to return on duty with either a, reprimand or a light fine. His defense is that he was half frozen and yielded to the advice of a friend, taking a glass of spirits on an empty stomach.
 Reports were received from pr. F. J. Adams. department surgeon, to the effect that Policeman B. H. G1ennon is laid up with an attack of lunabago, Policeman R H. Simmons is suffering from a mild attack of the grip and Policeman E. J. Mccarthy is laid up with an injured knee as a result of falling off the back of the patrol sev- eral days ago. Commissioner L. P. Bristol was the only commissioner absent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
CONTEMPORARIES DO HONOR
 TO LATTE THOMAS LYNCH

Connellsville, Pa. Jan. Twenty thousand coke workers in the Con- nellsville region today suspended their daily tasks in honor of Thomas Lynch, of the H. C. Prick Coke Company. whose funeral took place at Greens burg, Pa Other employees of the company at Gary, w. Va, and Bunsen. H., also ceased their daily tasks. MT Lynch was father of the safety first movement in the coke country and was responsible for much of the well fare work among the mining villages in this region.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
The Home of ROGERS Clothes,
WELSH AND MITE BOUT POS P0NEB
 UNTIL JAN. 26TH

The welsh.yvh vh1te bout that was clinched Wednesday night and was scheduled to take place ait Madison Square Garden, New ' Yorl<. January I8 has been postponed until January 26. g Harry Pollok. manager % Che ughtweight champion. asked yeater- day that his man be given more time to train.
 The Garden promoters, however have decided to stage a scrap Jannary 13. Joe Shugrue will meet either Ad Wolgast or Leach Cross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
Ry wagner.l

E
 The news that Wild Bill Donovan has finally landed the position as nan ager of the New York Americans will be pleasing to many old time fans in this city who knew Donovan when he played in the old Connecticut league. When Donovan pitched for Waterbury. in 1898, in the days when Roger Con- nor managed the club, all the fans liked him because of his beaming smile He boasts of the biggest nose and the biggest smile in baseball. At the time Donovan was with Water- bury, Meriden was great rival of the Brass City and Phil Corcoran was deridenss mainstay. He and Dono- van indulged in many pitching duels. Corcoran was with New Haven until 9 few seasons ago when he retired for good.
 The next meeting of the Eastern as- sociation will be held at the Hotel Garde, New Haven, January Il. Ru- Inors about the Federal league invas- ion will probably be tracked to their sources during the gathering and probable changes in the circuit will also be discussed. 8
 The fact that Owner Somers Of the Cleveland club has gone into bank ruptcy makes it certainty that the Waterbury franchise will be sold, ae- cording to President O'Rourke's view point Somers financial difficulties will mean the disposal of the Water bury franchise at a low figure. The Eastern association head does not be- l lieve Waterbury is dead as a baseball city and he thinks that if local men took hold of tho club they could make 1 it pay.
 The Point Five of Bayonne. N.slsT. which will play the Blue RibboT basleboa11 experts at Colonial hal line up and also an announcement that they expect to give the Ribbon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
JACK MURRAY MAY BE TRANSFE TO
 CINCINN NATL CL UB

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 1-Ashley Lloyd, said to be representing the New York Giants Nas sent for when Garry Herr mann and Charlie Herzog held a con- ference yesterday. The tip is out that Mir. Lloyd has authority to close deal with the Redsz-a deal that has been masked and kept wholly under cover, and which will transfer Jack Murray and perhaps two other Giants to Cin- cinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

Klevin, If; Nolan, If; Mcintyre, c.: Curran, r.g.; Harrigan, 1.g. There will be Q preliminary between two church teams.
 Matty Mcintyre, the old Detroit and l Chicago White Sox outf1elder, has signed to manage Lincoln Of the Western league.
 The Philadelphia Nationals can't expect to have much success on the diamond until they have a manager | who is the real boss of the club. It is said that Manager Pat Moran of the Phi1lies knew nothing of the trade of Sherwood Magee to the Braves un- til he read it in the papers.
 Despite the agitation it is probable that the four mile courses for the col 1egiate regattas at New London and Poughkeepsie will be retained. No l change could be made in the Hudson distance without the consent Of Cor nell. Columbia and Pennsylvania. and the latter favors the retention Of the
 four mile course. Yale and Harvard who are inclined to listen to reform CTS, will stack to the four mile race in spite of the statements of many physicians that t1ais distance is in
 furious to young oarsnaea.
 Red Loudon, the Dartmouth player | who was seen at end for the Annex football eleven of New Haven in the annual battle against the Washington it Glee club. has been appointed basket.
 ball coach at Dar-tnnoutf-
 Charles W. Somers, the G1evelanC
 baseball magnate. who also owned th,
 Portland, Ore, New Orleans ans q Waterbury clubs. has gone into bank
 ruptcy. Claims Of over $1, 76O, oot T have been made against him. Un
 fortunate real estate ventures weru ] the cause of his downfall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
PnoaEla,NRs .HrAvp BANounT.

T71s Pioneer 4 c. gave an immense khanquek at their club rooms last eve- 5alns< to welcome the New Year The members who attended were served fnQtkh the repast about Il D. m, and svselconed the New Year at midnight sg7g1th cheers and songs. The banquet ecrnrnattee consisted of Lownds, Mea- iscEern and u1n. The gathering de- fEsarted at about 2:sO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Peop1a who constantly wear furs should keep a little diluted lemon juice in small bottle on the wash stand, and apply to the neck every night. This will prevent the for nation of the black marks, which so often mars the beauty of the neck.
 To take out iron rust, dip the spot into a strong solution of tartaric acid and expose to the sun. When dry wet the article with warm soapsuds; {; rub the stain with ripe tomato juice, expose to the sun again, and when the stin is nearly dry wash in more studs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The wine harvest in eastern France is 1,4s4. .eOO,0O0 gallons as against 1.o8O, 100000 gallons in 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

$ 1.soo New ran woolens B SIZE AFFORD BROTHERS BuY E East Side and West End '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

Mrs Mary c. Hughes, mother of Associate Justice Charles B. Hughes, of the United States Supreme Court, died at her home in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

The Meadowlands Coal Co.'S tipp1e at Arden, Pa., was destroyed by fire at 8 loss of s5o,ooo. throwing 500 men out of work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

; Henry Miller, of St. Louis, general
 manager of the Wabash Railroad. has resigned, effective January 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

The freezing of Gulver's Brook Branchville, N. Y., stopped the supply of water for the electric plan there, pIunging the town into darkness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
Rrira.d General

Brigadier- General Robert Henry Hall, U s. A., retired, a veteran of the Civil and Spanish Anerican wars, died in Chicago aged TT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
FAILURE OF SOMERS MEANS
 SALE OF WATERBURY CLUB
Wild Bill Donavan and Phil Corcoran

a beating. The men from Jersey are: KIevfn, If; Nolan, If; Mcintyre, C.; Curran, r.g.; Harrtgan, 1.g. There will be a preliminary between two church teams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

Three children Of George Lmburn- CT of Bloonsburg, Pa. fere burned to death when they set their home on fire while playing with matches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01
LING.
FRATERNAL LEAGUE. Clark City Aneys.) KniUhfa of ColuTI1IH1s

NEWSPAPER LEAGUE. Y. M. o. A. AlIeys.1
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-01

Matty Mcintyre, the old Detroit and Chicago White Sox outf1elder, has signed to manage Lincoln of the Western league.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-20

Copyright, 1915, by the News
What do you suppose, little book,
Aunt Mary brought me asa frivolous
novel? Robert Herrick's "Togeth-
err" l am afraid the professor would
be very much annoyed if he for one
moment dreamed that anyone con-
sidered him anything so low-broW as
frivolous"
l have sometimes wondered, why
so many of our university professors
are always worrying about the affairs
of cupid
The latitude and longitude of
Venusburgh seem to have more in
terest for them than the placing of
the north and south pole.
The moonlight seems to get into
their veins and they go prancing
after that o'-the-wisp they call
love which leads them into devious
places where they become more or
less submerged and befogged with
certain ideas and then they begin to
shoUt-nOt for help for themselves
but for others who are walking along
in the sunlight of sane common sense
and decent living.
Prof. Herrick makes one of his
characters ask, Love, that divine I'M
reason of the gods which lures man
as a universal solvent of his sorrow,
the great solution to the great enig-
ma, what is it?
OF course being too serious" my
self little hook 7 cOu1d not helm
thinking that perhaps, if Mr.. Herrick |
had looked in the right place he |
would have found the answer.
Each day in the newspapers will |
be found accounts of cases where a
woman is taking care of sick hus-
band and working hard to feed the |
open mouths of her hungry children.
That man who looks at her CRATE
fully with wistful eyes as she holds |
6o o,1JO IF aaO1 IN hi |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-20

olouS.
Anyone who asks the question
what is love?" can hardly be said to
be serious or sane.
We all know what love is. We
know when we give it; we know when
we receive it, but if anyone would ask
us to define it we could not in words.
Poets have tried to do this; painters
have despaired of depicting it and all
humanity has begged for some other
words in which to tell the loved of
love.
1t seems to me that men know that
it is love they desire and not woman,
and that they care very little for the
woman who gives them love after she
can no longer provide them with
loves thrills. They are after playing
hide and seek with love and the mis-
chievous and jealous little sprite leads
them far away from the monotonous
woman they must see continually
often under the ugly conditions
which surrounds me now.
There is certainly nothing thrilling
about me now, either mentally or
physically. 1 can only think about
myself and my coming ordeal. I
sometimes do not blame Dick. All
human beings long for beauty and
pleasure, why should be criticize any
one for taking it if he finds it lying
in his path.
But, oh, little book, little book, l,
too, am tired of being serious of an
swering to the call of duty always. 1
want the good times and forgetful-
ness of self that Dick seems to have.
1, too, want the thrills, the excite
ment, the blissful nervous strain that
was mine when Dick and l were just
lovers.
Will get them with my baby? I
hope so because do not believe that
l am ever to have again those ire
sponsible good times with Dick that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
STRICT CENSORSHIP
 ON ITALIAN FRONT

Undine, Italy, June 4.-(Via Paris. GAS D. m.)-Censorship established ol the frontier prevents the names of officers, the number of troops and even the des- tination of regiments or companies to creep into news dispatches. The ceLsors, however, allow news of the mobilization to be forwarded. It is now stated off cially that the mobilization is complete and that all Italian soldiers occupy posts which Lieut.. Gen. Count Cadorna desig- mated from his office at Rome.
 Encounters with the enemy thus far are regarded as merely outpost skir- mishes, which, however, are most signif- cant since they invariably resulted in Ital- ian successes, allowing Italy to occupy advantageous positions in Austrian terri tory.
 On both sides preparations arc being made for decisive action leading to a great battle which it Is expected will occur within fortnight or three weeks.
 It is already evident that Austria 8 largest number of troops are centered in Friuli. but also offer bitter resistance in the province of Trent. where tasy are aided by strong Qualifications rendered more redopbtable by natural advantages of the mountainous region.
 The Italian troops are firmly coreinced that they will be victorious and give daily exhibitions of valor. The officers say that now they are merely Testing the Austrians with a view of ascertaining their strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
GADSDEN

Gadsden, June 4.-(Specia1 "A message more, announces the death at Johns Hopkins hospital, at that place, of Pope Hammond. brother of J. w. Ham, mond of this city. MT. Hammond was a lawyer and lived in Gadsden some years ago. He went to Oklahoma, where he practiced law. When taken i'll a few weeks ago he went to Baltimore and un- derwent an operation. J. w. Hammond was at his bedside when he died
 Diplomas were presented to 16 graduates of the Disque High school at commence ment exercises at the opera house last night. The presentation speech was made by Judge John H. Disque, president of the board of education
 Much interest has been created by the visit of John H. Payton, president of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis railroad, who, with a party of officials, was here for a short time yesterday. The Huntsville branch of the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis was inspected. Within the next 30 days heavier motive power will be employed on the road. For more than a year the company has had large force of men improving the roadbed between Gadsden and Gunters- vile.
 A meeting of the Etowah County Poul- try association will be held at the court house Saturday morning at Il oclock, when plans will be made for the an- nual poultry show, which will be held here this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
STRANGE PHENOM IS UNEARTHED AT EPES

Epes June -(Speclal1-Big leagues. take noticel New star on the baseball horizon! In the game between Epes and Boligee this afternoon there was de- veloped in our midst a southpaw, R. l.. Ilylton, Jr.. who bids fair to outrival the iaurels of the far-famed Wilhelm. Walter Johnson and Covaleskie. striking out % nen and losing the game on errors.
 Epes and Bolgee will again cross bats On the 12th. which will be the dedication of the monument over old Fort Tombig- bee. on the bluffs of the Tombigbee river. erected by the Colonial Danes of America n enumeration Of Jean Baptiste Lemoyne Sieur De Bienville
 Editors note: Pnenom mentioned above is the pitcher, and not the writer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
UNITE TO PROMOTE
 CAUSE OF RELIGION

Atlantic City, June 4.-Concerted action by federated Christian organizations of the United States to promote the cause Of religion was assured here tonight through the adoption of resolution by the conference of denominational and inter- denominational bodies called by the Fed eral Council of Churches in America, pro- viding for the appointment of a commits son on federated movements.
 The commission will be named by the council. It's functions will not be ad- ininistrative as regards the council. but to counsel with the various religious agencies represented within 1t on matters of mutual interest, that each may be ac- quainted with the plans of the others.
 Bishop Rhinelander of Philadelphia and Rev. Peter Ainslie of Baltimore were the final speakers tonight prior to the con clusion of the conference, both advocating collective religious movements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
NO ARBITRATION FOR
 BONNER AND STEVENSON
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present, Senator Bonner was the aggres- sor.
 Paul, how much do you weigh?" asked Senator Bonner. as the newspaper man put in his appearance.
 About 160 pou2Ss," replied Mr. Steven son, surprised at the query.
 Well, I weigh 135. but I am Wiling to waive the difference" said Senator Bon ner.
 What do you mean-do you want to fight?" asked Mr. Stevenson. beginning probably wish to engage in a pugilstic encounter.
 That is exactly what l mean, was the reply
 What for?" came from the newspaper man.
 For general unfairness," said the sena- tor beginning to roll his sleeves.
 All right" said MT. stevenson, ''let me take my coat off
 Senator Bonner assented and for few moments the two men spared. the by islanders at first thinking they were mere- iy playing.
 Hit me first" said Mr. Stevenson ''l don't want it said that I took any advan- tage."
 Tho Wilcox statesman did get in the first blow. but 1t was the only one he landed. For as soon as he bit the first blow the fight was on in earnest, and when a few minutes later the two com Datants were separated. Senator Bonner showed various bruises apout his face end blood was flowing from several cuts inflicted by the hands of his opponent Mir. Stevenson, except tor a dirty collar showed no effects from the fight.
 Following the right, MT. Stevenson wen. up to Senator Bonner and offered to shake hands. Senator Bonner extended his hand and the difficulty vas ended. Later. he resumed his labors on ths ipvestiga s7hs committed. and the newspaper man made his daily round of the capitol offices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
VACATION? MAKE IT COLORADO THIS
 YEAR

Have you ever felt the thrill of the mountains, that deep mysterious some thing that comes from a wide sweep of plains and mountain tops. that indes- cribable feeling that overwhelms you when you see the glorious and magnif- icent beauty and scenic wonders of the Rockies for the first time?
 It's there for everyone---in Colorado and to get there in greatest comfort there's the Rock Islands famous Rocky Mountain Limited" modern train providing every comfort and con venience-only one night out between Chicago and Colorado. Other fast trains daily from Chicago and St Louis. Au- tomatic block sgnals-Finest modern all-steel equipm ent-Superb dining car service. Through cars from the south east to Colorado.
 Low fares for round trip daily June 1st to September 30-only S30 from Chicago; s25 from St. Louis.
 Only direct line between the east and both Denver and Colorado Springs.
 Write, phone or drop in at our Travel Bureau for our booklets and folders on Colorado. hotels and board ing houses in Colorado. Little Jour neys in Colorado. etc. All Peters Bldg, Atlanta. Ga. H. H. Hunt, D. P A, Rock Island Lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Name Tennis Champions

New York, June 1.-The four eastern states tennis players who will compete for the Panama Pacific championship at San Francisco were named today by the United States National Lawn Tennis as- socation: R. Norris William, second. Philadelphia will captain the team; Wat son NJ Washburn. New York; George M, Church, F,nglewood. N. J., and Dean Mat hey. Cranford N. J.. are the others. The first two named are Harvard men and Church and Mathey are of Princeton. Church and Mathey form the pair for tn 1, doubles.
 The players will get their first prepara- tory matches together in the national clay court championship at Pittsburg, begin hing June 26