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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
sPRING-RICE

An epocs4aI war such as that now raging in Europe naturally brings
 about clashes of interest between the conbatants and neutral nations, and 1t is the great task of diplomacy to bring about fair and friendly settle ment of such questions. The man upon whom Great Britain depends
 largely for the maintenance Of cordial relations with the United States is Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Riee The British ambassador to Washington will cele-. brate his dfty-slxth birthday tomor- row. as he was born Feb. 27, 1859. He began his career as a clerk in the war and foreign offices. Since entering the diplomatic service he has been secre- .ta1-y at Brussels Washington, Tokfo Berlin and Constantinople, charge d'ahqairs at Teheran and first secre- tazy of the Russian embassy, and was minister toI Sweden before being ap-' pointed to the Washington post as the successor of James Bryce. Unlike Count yon Bernstorff, the German Aanbassador, Sir Cecil has had prac- ttcally nothing to say about the war, and has made no reply to the anti British progadanda which has been so actively carried on by Germany in the United States. The British ann bassador has always been popular wherever he was stationed, and in Washington he has become q favortte because of his affable and democratic manners. A true d1p1e1natist z Sir
 Cecil once said. Is a. man who strives earnestly and always to reach solu- ton of each difficulty before it be- comes a. diplomatic incident..' Tn con forming to his own definition he has been enninentIy successful during the most trying period in the worlds his- tory. Sir Cecil is Of medium height and slender build, and usually wears a sack suit Of gray or brown with a soft hat and tan shoes He is always cor dial. and reporters find him quite will ling to talk about the weather and allied subjects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

NEW HACKERS
 FOR JERSEY CITY FRANCHISE

New York. Feb. 26-President Ed ward Barrow of the International league said yesterday that he ex- pected to be able to make an impor- tant announcement in regard to his league early next week. It is be- leved that the Jersey City franchise recently declared forfeited because the former owner. W. s. Devery. fail- ed to meet obligations contracted last season. will be the subject of the an nouncenent. MT. Barrow is now busy reorganizing the, club, which will be taken over by men who will form a corporation. It is stated that a number of promoters in the Bronx, including Billy Gibson. will be Inter, ested financially in the club. and they will endeavor to have 1t transferred to that section.
 Mr. Barrow said yesterday that the Jersey City club would operate some where next season. even if they were barred from the Bronx The Inter national league president has sounded Clark Grifnth about placing a club in Washington. but he has not yet heard from the Washington man ager.
 John Ganzea, the Rochester nlanag- CT, was dicker1ng for the franchise, but gave the matter up yesterday and will remain with Rochester Gam gel is the first of the International league managers to sign for next sea- son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
CROSS INJURED AND DUNDEE BOUT
 IS DECLARED OFF

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 New York. Feb. 26.-There will be no fight. in Madison Square Garden tonight Matchmaker Jimmy Johnston visited the home of Leach Cross yes terday morning, and. according to Jimmy, he found that the dentist pugiIfst had an operation performed on his nose for an infection which
 would prevent Cross from doing his best against Dundee. Sooner than to have one-sided contest Johnston de- cided to call off the match. the late hour preventing him from substitut- ing card attractive for the Garden.
 z-In a letter to-J johnston received yes terday from Willie Ritcl1ie the latter stated that he would be in New York on Monday night ready to prepare for his coming bout with Freddie Welsh, which takes place on March H. Ritchie and Welsh will meet at the same weight at which they fought in London, 185 pounds at 2 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
SAY BAKER
 WILL REP PORT
 ID A ICS

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 26. ~, Frank lin Baker, the Maryland nome run 1nanufacture will again be seen guarding third base for the Ath1etics. He will be the Mack custodian of the sthots' corner. as he has been for the past six years. Incidentally the Amer ican league champions will not be without his services very long A 5
 Baker may not put in his appear ance at the Jacksonvi1le tra.ning camp He may not even break into the open ing American league contest here on April IA with the Boston Red Sox, but he will be back before the pennant race has grown more than two weeks old. This new light was thrown on the Baker situation yesterday by one close in the councils of Connie Mack.
 The authority for this said that Con- nie Mack .scrossed'' Baker when he announced that the Home Run King had retired. He pointed out that Ba- ker had quit in past years. but Mack showed more patience and coaxed him back without making any announce ment, but this time Connie made the situation public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
SCI lI1T or BRAVES YS TO COLLECT
 HIS BIJ CHER BILLS

Feb. Jews reached the bea rters ysSterday that us Schmidt. master defend- CT e MREE base for tn . world ehatnpa will n pf Aap aboard the train at Bal tfrno1 E1en the party of players. Sec1af 14ckerson, Trainer Jimmy Nea5 5ess etc, reach that south ern utch who is gathering Weaf fI fA his butcher shop n the Ted 4sgua hotbed. phoned Presi- den l6szzzy that he would like few days &e51eE before joining the club at the 4zszflk camp at Macon.
 Ts reon urged by Schmidt, " hi cs thoroughly sound one. is that M puId Ike to collect few extrsE 5Hsand dollars from his cus- tomet beEore he starts in on his side. line Fl ebaIling Ill pe4 mi ssion to E. as he likes was accorded him lHaH boSx
 A ta3ss of lis stay in Boston Pred anHn@x iz ealtirely sur round #R # Buafness iu co1lnectfon vvif1 ffaR R&ss alea park Tn com pan his brother director i'm the corn TSsf Of the club and the club law ohn c. Toole of New York, the e chief boss Is busy praeti- caIIy eNS minute Of the day.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
VEL SH DEFEATS CHARLEY TE IN
 TEN ROUND FIGHT

Milwaukee. Feb. 26. Charley Freddy Welsh again. disappointed his admirers last night when he was out pointed by Welsh in 3. ten round, no decision bout. The sporting writers were unanimous in the opinion that the champion had the better of the argument.
 rounds, the first. second and eighth appeared to be even and White cap- tured the ninth and tenth. The cElarn- pion appeared to have recovered his old time form. He showed lots of speed and cleverness and managed to land On White frequently without get ting punishment in return. White seemed slow in comparison
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
NECKTIE
 BRAVES 100000
 SAID STALLINGS

Hap. Myers, who first based for the Braves in 1913. wandered into the Boston clubhouse in the middle of the 1913 summer, wearing a. necktie that had all the colors of the rainbow and IS additional ones.
 Manager George Sta1Hngs, the most superstitlous man in baseball. saw Myers enter saw the necktie. and nearly threw a ft Then he hustled on into the presence of Owner Jim Ganney.
 1sI've found the jinxI.ve found it,' gasped Stal1ings
 You haveq'. countered Carney, who was as much interested in ind Ing the jinx as was Stallings. The Braves were in the throes of a losing streak and Gaffney was disgusted with the team.
 Myers is wearing if. But he's worn lit for the last time. .
 tfWhat is it ?''
 sfThat necktie of his-that horrible looking sight. that he drapes down from his collar snapped Sta1lings. we are jfnxed. That necltie would hoodoo anybody. But I'll fix it's
 Stallings went back to the club house. Myers was there alone.
 The other players already were on the field in uniform. $ howled StaIlings at Myers.
 '.I got a sore arm and I'd like to be excused from
 ssYou hop into our uniform. and if you aren't in 1t in five minutes I'll bust your nose, snarIed staIlings.
 Myers was in uniform within four NOW get out into the field" was Stallings comment. Hardly had Myers left the clubhouse when Stall ings nabbed that neektfe. rushed out with it and found a street urc1lin
 Gave it Away.
 Here. gkid,'' said StalHngs. Heres a necktie and a S1 bill. Drop the necktie into the bay and keep the s1 for yourself.
 stallings was back on the field 2 few minutes later. Myers came up.
 .sBoss, I'm not trying to soldier honest I ain't,'' he said. my wing is on the fritz. Hurts like blazes. g
 aoh, all right said stallings, strangely kind and lenient.
 ssYou're through for the day. Hap. Hope your arm is all right tomor-
 Myers niked for the clubhouse. Fifteen minutes later he rushed back to the field partly dressed in his street clothes.
 'Hey, you. stalIings. I've been rob- bed-robbed. I tell you.' yelled
 Quit yelling and tell me what you've lost,'' said stallings, suppress ing a ,chucIx1e.
 ssLost? who said lost ?,' walled Myers. ssI tell you I have been rob- -robbed-robbed- you get me ?''
 "Of what?''
 eMy necktie-the best neelktie 1T ever had. There wasn't a necktie in Boston equal to it. I thought more of that nackties-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
TWO INJURED, 25
 SHAKEN UP AS TRAIN
 GOES INTO YVASHOTJT

Claremont, N. H, Feb Daniel Chandler, a Boston & Maine Railroad conductor, and Miss Lizzie AIcCarthys 25 passengers were badly shaken up when a train from Bellows Falls, Vt. to Concord, over the Claremont branch of the railroad ran into a washout on the banks of Sugar river. about mile east of the C1aremont Junction station today
 As the flooded condition of the rived had threatened the roadbed the train was proceeding slowly when the accident happened. The Ioconotive remained on the rails but the bag gage car and one passenger coach sagged down into the washout. Traf- fic on the line was bIocked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
HARRY DAVIS TO
 SUCCEED I THOMAS
 AS PHILA. CAP AIN

Philadelphia, Feb. e.Harry Davis will captain the Athletics this year, and Ira Thomas, who was captain Of the White Elephants last year, will be given full charge of the pitchers Manager Mack made this announce- nent after consulting with his two 1ieutenants.
 It was expected that Thomas would again act as captain this year, al- though there were reports that thsre had been friction between Ira ana some of the players of the club last season.
 In discussing tne change In the cap taincy, Manager Mack said. The ar pitchers is satisfactory to all parties.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
GI ANTS ON JOu TO
 IN CAMP P

NeV oTI Feb zs-A crowd Of mora BOO Baseball fans were at the ke1tzal Station yssterday aftea sS;a ssE aaaza ana;ser cGraws s sbass5aI i 9e Giants took the -VFeskern en route for the sprdt aiming camp at Marlin, Tex aEas only player in the party who at all inclined to talk was 3afzv Mclean the catcher. Lar " hila ko say aboalf the hard eIklki fhes blazers ha.ves to go tlar9iiF F h 7anE Ea as ayMs
 AelI ys5Ea at' s iet fy torgh on us ball aHal q shefe ana with & Sssass hsssyy nter overcoat all reR,s ss t8l lDi ave tn cold ATa1.gh Ii winds and t lesv pair Of to}keep my feef pn the wet and muddy strsek& saai< neize ca uas tllerns be- carzs .s ses so here to Ter acre is noth ing but sur, m nisss nj weather and s:vV,hs E sIsa aftern0otl sies ta f1s Veranda at tEe Arl- il1altal1 al16fels kees how will miss f1avizi AS HOW blow down tho back Of ni Yes tts pretty tough on plsyegas E
 EIfa 5arty was Rube MaIuuard who zHliHsd to the Brooklyn Eredss z and sA Jumped back asa@n. Esube refI seH l6 be irteE.yfewed aa has Drof T 2'ts q skhe New York club. how eve he will pay back the s1,6oo advance money he tool 8aF tho Federal league, just as soo afb gets his first weeks pay. RuI i6 hin and pale and thinks the cRki at NIarlin will put him bac shane.
 O%h& tn the party were Manager Ehrzsty nEaxhewsQn. Jim TladfSS48 iszs Press wendell Beatty
 viI and George C1alHaers. Cha who formerly pitched fine bali fo e PhilIiess has had trouble Svitl as ss S1f fta4ed Hganaent in his ri gfit sho1k He=saas put it through a cou massage this winter and exp 6e6 t6 get Lack his old pitching for1a 5zzth practice a.H Mar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
CONSULAR BHCoMnIH EXEMPTIONS
 ON SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE


 Washington, D.. G. Feb. 2s-That the United States has in the last few years been making steady advances in the markets of the various South American countries is plainly brought out in publication just issued by Commerce, of the Department of Commerce, entitled Consular Rec concentrations on South American Trade This trade, extension has been in general the result of a. grad ually awakening interest in the south ern continent on the part Of American nanufacturers. an interest due part and partly to the general increased attention to foreign trade. The European war has, of course, still further stimulated this awakening in terest, and has made more valuable than ever the various recommenda- tions made by consular officers who have been studying the markets for years.
 Consular recommendation are well summarized in a report from Rosario, Argentina, which states that the prin- cipaI factors. in extending American trade may be included under five heads: Investment of American cap ital. steamship facilities, credits di- rect personal effort. and willingness on the part of American nanufac- turers to comply with local require ments. The first two of these points have been thoroughly discussed in the press and in official publications, and steps have been and are being taken to provide the missing facili- ties. The matter of credits is con- stantly emphasized, and an i1Iustra- ton is given of how the usual Ameri- can practice of insisting on cash with order or cash against shipping docu- ments works a hardship to South American importers
 That Latin Americans insist on having just the kind of article that suits their taste is illustrated by an incident in Guatemala. An old gen t1en1an in the interior. a large ranch owner had always been used to a certain kind of necktie, and asked local house to buy a number of them for him. The house ordered several from an American concern, but the latter wrote back that that kind of necktie had been out of date for 20 years, and sent several Of the latest design. These were refused however. the old kind was obtained from Europe, and the American house lost what might have been an open ing wedge to Q good trade
 Farmer Want Ads. One Gent , word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
B PORT AND s DES 10 PLAY
 RDS TONIGtII !

TIT in the Inter club Billiard 1u be broken tonight when the Sea Sfae players visit the Algon- qlir rooraa to clash with the Indians. The Sea sIzes azsd the Brfdgepor are tied with E reeord Of seven 7toa and, i've lost E #hllef zl e A 1goz1qdinsf aIe in the rear
 Tonight matches will probably see. Tha4 Adams the sea Side star. agaih Dean of the Indians. Leslie vau 1zin plak Dr. Hawley of the Alg6ns ms and Billy Eaton of the sane iup is slated to tackle F. c. WI of the Sea Sides.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

ingH. What is the use of rowling about a necktie especially such a necktie You're lucky you weren't pinched wearing it.'s
 That was a. good necktte, 2 retort- ed Myers. A daFned good one if you want to know It cost me $2.s'
 .eA1l right, charge it up to the club and make the price$ responded Stallings. Its worth that much to get rid Of it'' The Braves won the game that day and Stallings sought out Gaffney and said: Told you so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
NEW HAVEN TO BE BOXING
 CENTER OF THIS COUNTRY
Jack Johnson Leases Havana Stadium
 and Will Hold Fight There

siderable space on the sporting page when he jumped the St. Louis Browns for the Federals, has returned to or ganized ball. It is not Known just how much Jimmy was given to throw down the FederalH.
 Arthur Devlfn and Cy Seymour, two former Giants. haveg one to Mar lin, Tex. as guests of Manager Mo- .GraW. They are anxious to get in shape so they can secure jobs as minor league managers
 The Boston Braves have signed In fielder Eddie Fitzpatrick from To- ronto Of the international league. He is the man the Boston owner recent 1y said had been secured to act as Evers' understudy. Fitzpatrick has been in the international for several seasons.
 Germany Schafer has gone over to the FedersIs. The former Wasshfng- ton comedian will act as coach for the Newark outlaws and his duties will be to cut capers on the lines for the amusement of the fans.
 Tonight will see some hard battles in the Intercollegiate basketball league Yale plays Columbia in New York, Pennsy1 y1vania meets Dartmouth at Hanover N. H., and Princeton clashes with Cornell at Ithaca.
 The New England league is having its troubles. The attempt to sell the Manchester franchise failed and the Haverhin club has been transferred to Fitchburg.
 After declaring ha wouldn't sign that contract Miller Huggins did the usual thing and signed to manage the St. Louis Nationals for three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
CI1NTRAI1 RAILwAY ASSOCIATION
 HOLDS ANNUAL GATHERING.

Indianapolis. Feb With dele gates present from Ohio, Michigan. Kentucky. Illinois and Indiana. the Central Electric Railyvay association opened it's annual meeting here today. Among the speakers were Gov. I.oornis Allen. of Syracuse, N. president Of the American Electric Railway Association; Charles J. Laney. Cleveland and Charles c. Pierce; Boston. Mass.
 omcers will be elected tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES


 1903-Y oung Corbett and Eddie HanIon fought 20-round draw at San Francisco. This was the first of three meetings between the Denver boy and the wonderu1 little Californian. Late the same year they fought again. and this time the Denverite had it au his own way. HanIon who had never been knocked down during his pyro- technic ring career, was completely at Young Corbettss mercy. Eddie's seconds begged him to quit, but he would have been killed rather than do that. and the slaughter went on nnt1t the. 1 9th round. HanIon was them unable tos defend himself, and Young Corbett, pttying his game foe, begged Eddie Graney. the referee to stop it Still feebly protesting. Han lon was forced to quit, and Corbett was declared victor. Two years later they fought again, and Hanlon won the decision in 20 rounds.
 189s-Jack Root defeated Jack Moffat in 6 rounds at Chicago.
 19O1--Joe Choynslxi defeated Jack Johnson in 3 rounds at Galveston
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
lBy wagner1

New Haven is going to be the boxing center of these United States Tom McCarey, who gained fame by pro- noting big bouts in Los Angeles will conduct a club in the Elm City. which is recognized as q regular sporting town since Chief of Police Smith said he would allow 20 round bouts to a de- cision.s
 McCarey is one of the best known boxing men in the country. In the Vernon, Cal. arena he staged many Dig lights. including the Kilbane-At- tell go the Papke-K Ketchel engagement and many bouts in which Ad Wolgast figured in the height of his fame. One of the first matches McCarey will en- deavor to make for New Haven will Eeb Johnny Dundee and Willie Ritchie. The winner will meet Joe Shugrue and the victor will clash with Freddy Welsh on July for the worlds title. Associated with McCarey will be Harm Bronson. well known Elm City sportsman.
 A cable from Havana says Jack Johnson has made arrangements to lease the Stadium and will induce Will lard to come to Cuba and fight the last week in March. Willard has broken training in Juarez His manager says the bout, will take place in Juarez or self.
 William IT. Terry, known to old time fans as ..Adonis,'' died yester- day in Milwaukee, Wis., at the age of 50. He played with the old Bridge port club before he got into the big league. During his career he was with four National league clubs
 Jimmy Austin. who occupied con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
WHY FARM JOBS co BEGGING

According to Chicagoss superlntsnd- ent of public welfare, farmers are offering transportation and in some cases board and washing. but a great many of the unemployed refuse to go to the farms. The previous week 500 men visited the office and demanded work of any kind, yet 100 jobs on farms are not taken up
 The reason commonly assigned why men are not willing to move out of large cities and take farm jobs, is that they dislike to give up the stirr and life of the cities, The dark ana still country, without picture shoWF and electric lights, seems lonely and boresome.
 But perhaps many of these men arc too indolent for the hard labor of the farms. or are physically too weak, O1 feel that they are
 A man who had always lived rather idle life once remarked that he had rather suffer severe pain than work with his hands. This man had inherited a little farm whose fielda were weedy. it's buildings lacked shingling and paint5ngs fences were down. He was fond of reading poetry and philosophy, but there were ru- mors that his family did not get enopgh to eat.
 The hard lot of such men is not generally regarded as being as pa- thetic as they seem to think
 Many of the unemployed are look ing for soft jobs not calling for mus c1e. The best way to show syrnpa thy in such eases is to take steps to pre- vent the new generation from acouir- ing the same habits.
 If a man is practically sure Of fe1- ular employment as soon as general business starts up. it might be foolish to move out on a farm. Yet a few of @Is733 f117- following the plough and exercising the spade might make a new man Of him, and lead him to see new possi- bilities in life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

The controller of the currency is- sued a charter to the First National Bank of stevensvilIe. Mont, capital $25,0e0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

The military governor of Strass- burg. ecapitaI Of A1sace-Lorrafne, pro hitited the sale or consumption Of absinthe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
BOWLING.

Games tonight at Park City alleys:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
CHURCH LEAGUE.
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3 3I s s g SWeIlish Rap1ist.
evening there

This evening there will be a meeting of the captains of the various teams of the Fsraternal Baseball leagues, eight in number, in the Knights of Columbus club rooms, on Washington avenue, by the invita- ton of Frank J. Brennan, secretary oi the league. President W. T. Meyer will preside at the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

The Bank of England minimum rate of discount is unchanged at 5, per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

E $16 Custom Suit Sale $16 E ENDS Sat. Night, This Week ENDS D Lyford Rros.-Two Stores D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

The municipality of Berlin will ac- quire the Berlin electrical works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

The Bank of England bought 188.- 900 pounds sterling American eagles and sold 66.0OO pounds stering foreiEn coin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

Marquis Ornano offered a reward of 1000 francs for the first zeppeltG brought down in France
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26
FACTORY LEAGUE.
fAreade Alleys.
AS 4z2 4s7-1ss6
FRA1lERNAI LEAGUE.

Game tonight: Brass Go. vs. Batch. elIers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent 2 Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

Jimmy Austin. who occupied con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-26

Alter declaring he wouldn't sign that contract Miller Huggins did the usual thing and signed to manage the St. Louis Nationals for three years.