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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
Rem Yost Contests

The Remington Yost management in booking the New York Stars for Sunday, have an attraction that will be well worth the trip to the field to see. They have dandy pitcher with them in O'Neill, who pitched good ball for Jack Dunn while he was with the Baltimore Internation- als
 The Yosts will lineup as follows: Kerr C.. Curry D.. Norris 1b.. Louskey 2b, Reilly 3b, Sherwood ss., Burke If, Coles ef., HcCornack If Hurley and White utility. The game will start at 3s30 p. m. with Tom McCan um- pirfng.
 At 10 o'clock Monday, Decoration Day morning another one Of New York's semi-pro. outfits, the Cham bers-ArroWs club will make their in- itial appearance in this city. This team has envialoles record and should prove a good drawing card.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29

you haven't seen the wreck of seTlle J Ilaauts you should avail you1-self of the final opportunity to- night when the sensational railroad photodrarna will be shown for the last lime in conjunction with q big bill of vaudeville features The Jugger- naats is masterpiece of the hlms and has it's thrilling climax in the ac- tua1 wrecking of 9. real train The train pitches off q rickety uestle into rearing creek, bringing to the screen the absOlute height of realism in mo yiess thrills
 Miss Violet Barney, former stock favorite here, is winning additional laurels in Charles BachInann,s pres- e11tatfon Of Willard Mack,s great IlayIet .sKIck In-'s This is one of the. best crook, dramas ever staged and Miss Barney has a part in which she is afforded ample opportunities for the display Of her many talents.
 Other features of the program are. The Volunteers. in what critics acA claim the best singing act ever seen heres Phastna, in Q series of gorgeous electrical and scenic creations The Marvel Trio, introducing two youth- ful wire artists: :. A Tenement B'lirta- tions,s a dainty song story of the East Sl5e5 and VVaIlI & Jackson. in nler- ry singing and comedy divertise ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
BOWLING c.
CITY LEAGUE. 4ParL Cstv A1Have \


Edward Dwyer, believed to have rel atives in Connecticut. is dead in New York From letters in his possession 1t is known that a sister. Mrs. Charles Payne. living at tss1os King street. is somewhere in Connecticut and the po- live have been asked to find her. The body of sDwyer is held at the under taking par1ors of R. F. Maloney, 29th street, New ork.
 The barge R. C. McNei1, of New ork, which sank in a storm off Pen field reef some months ago, has been raised by the Baxter Wrecking Go. s fleet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
!. RIG

srhe Red AEfII, ,. as most theatre goers already know is the play in which Montgomery and Stone starred erbocker theatre in New York It has some of the catchiest music ever heard in an American musical conn edy and has invariably proved to be a success wherever it has been shown
 The production of the play at the Lyric will be in line with the produc- detail being neglected in the endeavor to give a splendid show at popular prices Miss Florence Mackies Ar thur BurcfzIy. Jack Kearney, Billy Lynn, Miss Nell hfcCune. and all the rest of the members of the company will be several new members fn the cast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
SAVIN ROCK

Savin Rock, New England's most popular amusemenf resort. begins an other successful season on Decoration Day and under most suspicious cir cumstances- The Park has never looked so beautiful as it does to-day, in full leaf. the spacious lawns and lovely flower, beds Starting at the Shore front. one notices at once the many improvements made this season. Bishops Colonnade, ever popular. glfstens in al new coat of snowy white both inside and out, two large and roonay roof gardens have been added, where dancing will hold forth all season, the music being furnished by a famous New. York Orchestra, The usual high standard of service will be maintained, of course.
 Many new amusement devices have been installed in the Grove and White City, including an Interesting trip to the Panama Canal. Jas well as 8 pan ceramic personally conducted tour to the Pan-American Exposition.
 For Decoration Day, a free Band Concert by Wittsteinss Concert Band will be given in the Park and in the evening a grand illumination and py- rotechnic display.
 The Connecticut Company is mak- ing elaborate preparations to handle a record crowd this year every car being pressed into service, and par ticu1ar1y large crowds are expected from Bridgeport, Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley To enjoy the day to the utmost, one should make plans to come early, take in the arnuse- ments, enjoy comfortable dinner. and return home satisfied, and with the recollection of a day filled to the brim with good. clean. healthy pleas Jre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

1sss-Adelbert J. Heading, father of the Wisconsin State Athletic Com mission, under which the boxing game was legalized in Wisconsin, was born at Port Washington, Wis. Hedding was elected to the Legislature in t91 3 and shortly afterward introduced the measure under which 10-round, no decision bouts. under the supervision of commission, were legalized in Wisconsin MT. Hedding early be- came interested in boxing and other manly sports, and while studying law at the University of Wisconsin was known as a star baseball and basket ball player. From 1906 to 1908 he played baseball in the Chicago City League. and he was one of the or ganizers of the Lake Shore League. The Wisconsin boxing law, ir1troduc- ed by Hedding, was m9deled after that f New York
 187o-Tommy West, we1terweig ght boxer, born in Cardiff, Wales.
 1893-Jin Hall knocked out Frank SIaxin in seventh round at London.
 1s0o-Harry Harris defeated Bud dyl Ryan in six rounds at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
EMPIRE

Blanche Sweet, one Of the most Charming magnetic screen stars DOT trays the leading role in the five part LasAy Paramount masterpiece Stolen Goods, which will head the all star. program of photoplay features offered on Monday and Tuesday at Keeney.s Empire theatres the home of First Run Isaranodnt masterpdeces
 Stolen Goods, " unfo1ds a story of both heart interest sort and one re- plete with thrills and many tensely dramatic situations
 The story in brief is as follows; A young girl is sent to prison through 2 having stolen goods upon her person rich girl who Is a kIeptomaniac is .sthe cause of the affair The kIepto- maniac takes the goods from a, counter n department store ssand when she sees she is about to be cornered she
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
AInuSen1entS
PLAZA

C. Ft d
 Featuring Robert Warwick, the disting guished star. Ruth Fin dIay and Paul 1fcAIlister. both great stock fa- vorites locally, saThe Man Who Found HinseIf.'' a five reel thriller from the " orId Film corporation, is proving "a most interesting attraction and a big drawing card as well at the Plaza the latter half of the week. The se ory IS not an unusual one but is so c1everly told by these clever stars supported by a very capable company that it takes on an entirely new as- pect It tells a, convincing story of young cashier self sacrifice in robbing his employers to provide medical attention for his invalid sis ter of his escape from prison, fol- lowed by business success and of his return later to serve out his sentence and be freed of the bIacknaa4ling threats of a co-worker
 pleasing one Including the Five .Musi- young people who employ a large va riety of instruments in presenting their ideal offering A pretty ship scene adds to the daintiness of the piece
 GoIding and Keating in classy singing and dancing skit. Black and White two very clever young women in acrobatic act that is artistic and orfginals and the Entire Comedy Trio in comedy singing offering of un- usual merit
 Completfng the bill are sHe Would mt Stay Down. very funny Key stone and ...The Smugg1ers.s' a. drama tic story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
OUR OWN
 NE MS LET ER
Especial to The Farmer }

Newtown, May 29-The Sandy Hook baseball team will try conclu- sions with the OIympias of Bridgeport to-morrow at the Knoll field at 8 D. m
 The Sandy Hook Brass band is practicing a program of national airs with which they will entertain on Memorial Day in an evening con cert
 District Supervisor A c. Inness of New Milford was in town this week 6on s tour of inspection of all bridges on the state highways, which have been put in the charge of the High way commissioners and thei towns re- lieved of the costs of their mainten- ance, by a law passed at the last ses- sion of the legislature. w. C.. John son, local supervisor of the State roads used his car for the inspection trips and accompanied MT. Innes.
 Mrs John Brady has improved her home by the addition of a conmodious porch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29

slips the bit of rare lace into the girls purse. s The detectives hound the poor girl when she leaves ststir'' and she is made the quarry of the detectives. She becomes a trained nurse and the detectives tip off the hospital authort- ties and she learns that her services are no longer required. She Is sent to to the Belgium field hospital during the war How she returns and wins the love of a young doctor is delight fully told in the unfolding of the five parts.
 Other select and entertaining fea- ture subjects will also be shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
WAGNER HURT IN
 GAME AT BROOKL YN

New York. May 2s---Mannaux out pitched Jack Coombs in a close battle at Ebbets Field yesterday and Pitts burgh beat Brooklyn by to l. Wag- ner figured prominentlx in the vic tory.
 Honus tripled in the sixth, sending Baird home, and he scored himself on a. close decision at the plate when Viox hit a short sacrifice fly to Myers. Wagner was hurt in the collision and retired, while Miller was put off the field by Umpire Byron for protesting the decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
S. IA. R. To Attend
 Memorial Services

The General Si1Iiman Branch, S. A R., has accepted an invitation of the United Spanish War Veterans to at tend the unveiling of the Maine Me moriaI Tablet at Seaside Park to- morrow at p. m The Sons of the American Revolution have also ac- cepted the invitation to attend the G. A. R., Memorial Services at the First Presbyterian Church. State street and Myrtle avenue at 7:30 p. m. to-mor- row night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Blaze Extends.

When it reached there it was found
that the boiler room roof was ablaze
and from there it had extended to the
fuel house which also was afire 1t
required but a few minutes, however,
to get the flames under control. The
roof and walls Of the fuel house were
slightly damaged, but the fire was
confined to that point.
The automatic pumper had scarce
y gotten beyond the city limits when
an alarm was sent in from Duke ave
nue. and Robey street The truck COM
pany temporarily stationed at head
quarters, answered, but found that the
building practically was destroyed on
their arrival The alarm was sent in
by Mr. Rhymes, the owner, who had
been awakened by sparks falling in
Continued on rage Four
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Very Small.

Two fires early Sunday morning
one at the plant OF the McInnis Lum-
Der Company, in Petal, and the other
at Duke avenue and Robey street
kept the Hattiesburg fire department
working over time for something like
AN hour.
The blaze at the lumber mill was
quickly gotten under control and the
damage to the boiler room and the
fuel house was small. The Robey
street fire, however resulted in the
complete destruction Of the fiye-room
cottage Of John Rhymes. This build
ing, however, was practically burn
ed up. before the fire department was
summoned.
1t was about o'clock when the
watchman at the Mcinnis plant in
Petal sent in an alarm to Hattles-
burg for assistance. The roof of the
boiler house was on fire he said, and
unless assistance was given immedi-
aeiy. the entire plant likely would
burn. Chief Potter, after sending one
of his truck companies to headquar-
tiers, rushed the automobile pumper
10 Petal
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
County, Beat Candidates
VIII Speak at Court House

talked to a majority OF the voters,
each viii be there tonight with one
last appeal for support.
The meeting viii begin promptly at
7:30 O'Clock The county officers viii
be given ~ minutes each. and the
beat officers from ~ to minutes
each. The beat officers of No I and
3 will be present, and viii make ad
dresses.
A general invitation to every one tc
be present, men, women, and children
was issued today.
The speakers will be called upon
in alphabetical order, as their names
appear upon the ballots which will be
cast tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Negro in Court on
One Charge Results
in Bringing Others
SUFFERING NEGROES GET EX-
CITED BEFORE MAYOR BAT
SON, AND TELL SECRETS

Two stututerins neno2roes in
Mayor Batson's court this mornins
showed the mayor, Chief Bennett, and
half a policemen just how to get TO
the real facts in a scrap in which a
majority Of the colorcd residents of
Sixteenth Section were involved. IT.
took the stuttutterers some little
time to do it. but before court had
adjourned. the single charge OF carry
ing concealed weapons, made against
one OF them. had grown into three or
four others, including those of gam
bling, assault and battery, wieidins "a
razor, and the like
Emmanuel Smith had Byrd arrested
/ for carrying a pistol yesterday. Byrd
denied the charge. He's pccycd at
me" said Byrd. because lie knowed
he done wrong in jumping ON sam
| Byrd"
Tell me about the jumping on"
said the mayor
Gle done went and struck Sam
Byrd with axe" VIII replied.
"Why did you strike that man with
an axe" the mayor asked Emmanuel
Cause he stahted at me with a
razor Emmanuel said
why did he want to cut you?" the
mayor asked
! Because / told him he had to give
me d iit / won from him"
"HoW did you win the iit?"
In a Georgia skinning game,' En-
manuel replied.
The mayor fined VIII So for carry
ing the concealed weapon, and SCI
the 5ther cases of assault and battery.
gaming and carrying a razor, for
/ Wednesday, when it will be heard
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02

The finishing touches in the cam
paign which as it nears the home
stretch is beginning to take on an
excited tone. will be made by Forrest
county's aspirants for county and beat
offices at the court house, when prac-
ticalIy every candidate will appear
upon the platform and speak one last
word to the voters before they, on the
morrow cast their ballots.
1t promises to be one OF the biggest
mass meetings the county has seen
thus far. In spite OF the fact that all
the candidates have traversed every
section of the county in the interest
of their own candidates.. and have
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
so Cents.

Final preparations for conduct
ing tonorr0w's primary election
in Forrest county were made this
afternoon, when majority OF the
candidates for beat and county
Offices, meeting at the Court
House, perfected plans for get
tjnc the voters 10 the polls TO-
morrow, and for defraying those
election expenses not provided for
in law.
Each candidate was assessed a
stipulated amount, and w. NJ.
Cooper was placed in charge Of
the collections, and of general ar
rangements.
a system Of automobiles will be
provided in Hattiesburg. Any pre-
son desiring to be carried to eth
er of the polling places, by tele-
phorjng 123, either phone, may
obtain an automobile free.
MIR. Cooper's Offices will be To-
Gated in the offices Of W. A. Low
EFT on Main street. and he will be
there throughout the day.
At the meeting today over
which Herbert ellis presided, it
was voted to assess each county
office seeker So and each beat
Office seeker SO cents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Can't Call Firen1on
by Firing Pistols,
Mayor BatsOn Says
PRiNClPL ELS ALL RIGHT, BUT
THE PRACTICE is VIOLATION
OF THE LAW.

The primitive method Of summoning
the Fire Department to feht blazes
by firing a pistol or gun promiscuously
into the air, doesn't so" in Hatties-
burg any more.
Eli Donald, who lives on Upton
street, though it was alright to get out
on the street ana shoot a little -
caIiber revolver off four or five times
early yesterday morning, to attract at
tcntion to the two fires then burning
in different parts of the county Po-
u1emen Messer and Buchanan hap
pened to see him do it, and they ar
rested him. AT first he denied having
fired. The policemen permitted Don
aid and a companion, Walter RadIord,
Of Lumberton, to depart. A few min
utes later, they arrested the pair, and
On searching the mfound a revolver,
with the chamber missing, in Donald's
pocket, and the chamber in Radford's.
Messer hardly knew what to do about
the concealed weapon, as pistol with
our a chamber, he thought, was not
deadly machine.
The Mayor released Donald on the
carrying concealed weapons charge,
but fined him $5 for discharging fire
arms within the city limits.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Eye Note Received

Washington, d C., Aug 2.-E Eng
lands supplemental note replying 10
the American representations ON the
interference with neutral commerce
reached the State Department today.
and win be published Wednesday
morning Germany's reply to the last
American note oH the sinking OF the
American ship William 7. Frve by
the Prinz Eitol Friedrich is being re-
coiyod at The State Department. Ger
many contends for an alleged right to
destroy and pay for the Frye under
the Prussian-American treaty The
United states denies hcr the right to
destroy the ship under any circum.
stances
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
COMPROMISE reached
BY THE SINCLAI2S
YOuN9srsR oVE1 WHOM THEY
HAVE BEEN FIGHTING, TO
VISIT 10TH.

GulfpOrt, Miss, Arg. 3.-Mrs. Meta
Fuller Sinclair, famed by her so-callod
"free-loye" oscapade with Harry
Kemp. the "box caI poet" compro-
missed with her divorced husband, Up
ton Sinclair, in her fght for the Gus
tcdy of their son, David, 13 years old.
The compromise was made public
in an order handed down by Judge w.
NJ. Denny, of the Harrison county
chancery court, in v..ation.
The compromise Nlyides the custody
Of the youngster between the parents.
Both Mrs. Sinclair and Sinclair claim
the compromise is a victory. Mrs.
Sinclair at first was not allowed to
see the child at all, she charges.
Sinclair argues that it is a victory
for him in that he retains actual Gus
tody of the child by selecting his
ifoarding school
Sinclair Retracts Sensational Charges
The compromise includes a motion
by Sinclair to eliminate from his an
swer all allegations containing any
reference deragatory to her life and
character. The motion is sustained
by the court.
The courts ruling in the compro-
mise follows in part:
"First. that the allegations Of the
petition filed in this cause touching
the life, character and morals of the
defendant, Upton Sinclai1, are not
sustained by the evidence.
Second, that the decisions in the
courts of the kingdom of Holland in
the year Of 1912, by Sinclair against
Mrs. Sinclair, wherein Sinclair was
granted a divorce and the custody of
the child, are valid.
Third, that Upton Sinclair is a
proper and suitable person to have
the permanent care and custody, con
troll and rearing of the child"
"It is therefore decreed that the
permanent care, custody, control and
rearing Of the said minor David Sin
clair be and is hereby awarded to his
father.
Child To Visit Her in GuIfport
| 1t is further ordered for Mrs Sin
clair, the mother, that the child,
should stay with her annually in the
state in which he may be attending
school or college, the two weeks i'm
mediately following the end of each
/ scholastic year." that in event the
child should not for any reason during
his minority be attending a boarding
school or college regularly, then Mrs.
/ Sinclair shall be allowed to have the
child visit her annually in the state in
which he may be for a period of two
| weeks, beginning on the First day of
June of. each year, in which he may
not be at school; and that the child
may visit and stay with Mrs. Sinclair
in Gulfport during the five days i'm
! mediately following the rendition OF
this decree.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Dixje,s Cotton Crop 7.53
Per CentNorn1al July rs
(Bu Associated Press.l

Washington, Aug. 2.-The condition
Of the growing cotton crop of the Uni
ted States on July % was 75.3 per cent
of a normal, the United States Depart
ment of Agricultures crop reporting
board announced at noon today in its
third condition report of the season.
That condition compares with S0.3
per cent on June 20 this year, 76-4 per
cent on July % last year, 1916 per cent
in 1913 and 7S.5 per cent, the average
condition on July 25 for the last ten
years.
The area planted to cotton and un-
der cultivation on June 25 this year,
as previously reported was 31,5S5,0 900
acres, a decrease Of 5,S71,00O acres, or
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
Jones WILL MANAGE
FIELDS DRUG STORE
YELLOW PINE PHARMACY OWN
ER IN CHARGE; FIELDS RE
TAIN OWNERSHIP.

Fields Drug Store, one of the best
known drug establishments in the
city, beginning today, is under the
management Of J. Z. Jones, owenr
and manager Of the Yellow Pine
Pharmacy.
NJ G. Field, president and Robert
Field, secretary-reasurer, will retain
their interests in the establishment,
although the operation of the store
will be in the hands Of Mr.. Jones.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02

CALLED At
BECKE2'S FUNERAL

New York, Aug 23-The funeral Of
Charles Becker. eiecUocuted Satur-
day for planning the murder OF the
gambler Rosenthall was held from
the Church Of St. Xicholas Of Tolen-
tine today. The crowd was so great
that the police reserves were called.
\ large floral cross bore the inscrip-
ton Sacrificed to Politics"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02

1871 per cent, from that under cultiva-
tion on June % last year A condi-
ton of 100 per cent of a normal on
July 25 would be equivalent to a yield
of PALS pounds of cotton to the acre.
the bureau of crop estimates has an
nounced
Weather conditions generally have
been favorable to the crop throughout
the month except in Texas where
there was a lack of rain.
In the northern portions of the belt
the weather was too cool for rapid
growth during the first week of the
month, and wet weather delayed prop
er cultivation, especially in Oklahoma,
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
THE KID IN COURT
AGAIN FOR FIGHTING

1t wouldn't look like Monday morn
ing in police court if Kid Little, a
diminutive negro, was not not there
on some kind of a charge. The Kid
was up for fighting today. He and
Tossie House admitted that they had
gotten into fistic encounter, just as
a policeman came ahng. It. cost
each OF them $3.50.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
SPEEDING MOTORISTS
CAUGHT; FINED S.

L. H. Schulz, a Hattiesburg motor
ist, was fined S. in police court today,
charged with speeding within the city
limits. He explained that he did not
know he was breaking the laws.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
MATTIE'S LITTLE SLAP
COSTS HER IS TODAY

Matte Williams, d rather husky
looking colored woman, was in Police
Court this morning, charged with slap
ping Mathilde Jones, another colored
woman, during an argument over a
box of matches yesterday. 1t cost
her s..
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-08-02
ROBERTS PROFANITY
COST HIM A FIVE SPOT.

Robert O'Neal, a negro, said to have
been the most prOfane man on Mobile
street, was fined S. by Mayor Batson
in court today for swearing in public.