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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
Eastern Association
TolDrop Two Clubs

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Jan. Is. =
That two clubs may be dropped from
the Eastern Baseball Association
making 1t a six;team circuit, was one
of many developments at the annual
meeting here Of the directors of the
league. Adjournment was taken I'M
til Monday when It is expected formal
action will be taken on retaining the
Waterbury and New Britain clubs.
1t was voted to shorten the seized.
ule by one week, playing 12s games,
commencing April 2Sf and closing on
Labor Day. IL a six.team circuit is
established 100 games will be played.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
'Gozy Dolap Signs for
Two Years With Cards

ST. LOUIS. No. Jan. I5.-cozy Dol.
an. outfielder Of the local National
League club. has signed q contract
with Manager Huggfns. The twosyear
contract which Dola1 signed issa com;
promise betweensth the one.year contract
ofered Dolan last fall and the three.
year agreement which he sought.
News that Dolan had signed was Civ.
en- to President Britton OF the 81:
Louis Nationals by Manager Higgins
today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
Wesleyan Loses
In Washington

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-AIthoush
beaten at basketball here last night
by the Catholic University team, tho
five representing the West Virginia
Wesleyan college put up an article Of.
basketball that has not been cqualled
on q Washington floor this season.
Yale was beaten BY the Catholics two
weeks l!ago By tte score oG'a324Gn a
Wcsieyan's score last night was com.
,paratively the same 1851 being the
count at the end OF the! game. The
Catholic quintet has not lost a game
this season.
Last nights game was an exciting
contest. The Catholics were leading
at the end OF the first half by the
score Of 22.15. Wesleyan soon over.
came this in the second period and
led until near The close of the game,
when the Catholics again forged to
the front.
For the visitors, Neale, Singleton,
Heavier and Morrison played spectae.
ular ball and the floor work ind pass.
ing of the entire team was OF the best
Wesleyan plays Georgetown Univers
ity here tomorrow night and a good
game is expected. The score:
Catholics Wesleyan-s1.
'H~inchcliffe. -. ..RF... ...... Morrison
White: ..... .L.F........ Resseger
Donnelly (Capt.. ..C........ Heavier
;Keegar. ......R.G.. ....... Nealc
Cartwright. \. .L.G. Capt. Singleton
Goals from field - Hinchclife S.
White l, N. Donnelly 5, Keegan 3.
Neale q. Heavier 2, Resseger 8, Morri.
son 8; goals from foul-white 6,
Neale S.
Time of halves-2o minutes.
Referee-Hughes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
Garranza SaysyHe
lDetainsJ johnson


Ell PASo, Texas, Jan. 15.-Because
It would increase the war chest OF
villa. the carranza government will
oppose the entry into Mexico of Jack
Johnson. the American Negro prize
fighter, who Is booked to meet Jess
Willard In Juaresi on March 6, accord.
ing to Andres Garcia, the carranza
consul here. Garcia telegraphed to.
day to the first chiefH that Johnson
was a fugitive from Justice in the
United States and suggested that he
must present recently issued Ameri.
can passports before he be allowed to
pass through any port held by the
carranza forces. =
Johnson at present is at Buenos
Aires. Argentina, or on his way North.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
"THE LUREsTopAY
AT COLONIAL THEATER

The Colonial theater tonight viii
present the great moral drama, "The
produced by the shubert Film
Corporation. This is one of the great.
est picture productions Of the day,
and the Colonial will prove a popular
place for all lovers OF good dramas.
The east will consist Of famous play
ers of the theatrical world and it viii
be made up as follows:
Claire Whitney ...............s Sylvia
Lucia Moore ........... Mrs. Jones
Florence Mason -. Charlotte Baker
Lola May :::.....T The Other Girl
Kira Markham Kate
Anna Day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Carrie
Wallace Scott ........ The Cadet
Fraunte Fraurholz. 80. .Dr. Goldberg
James o,Neill .......... Jim Wilson
Bernard DAILY .................Bo Bob
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
LATEST SPORTING NEWS

He naturally would attempt to enter
MEXICO through the east coast ports
Of Tan1ptco or Vera Cruz, both Of
which are held BY the Carranza
troops. The trip from some central
American border port would be DIM:
cult, as would any entry from the
West coast. The latter would re.
Iqpire a hard ride over the mountains,
which might affect the condition oi
the Negro.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
.LYMAN HOWE COMING.

The worlds mightiest naval unit
the new us. heet-will be seen In
review at the Grand soon when Ly.
man II. Howe will present his remark
able reproduction photographed by
authority Of Secretary OF the Navy.
Mr.. Josephus Daniels. The average
civilian reads now and then OF pro.
.gress made and the increased etfici.
ency of our navy, but at best he can.
only realize in a most vague way how
tremendous are the strides that have
been made even in the last Nv months.
These r SO graf that 1t has kept
even naval experts busy to keep up
to the minute" and this film is now
presented in order to give the genera.
public an opportunity to realize the
amazing efficiency attained. An idea
of the swift progress made, is indi-
Gated by the fact that what is known
today as the U. s.. feet is equal to
about three fleets like that which
Roosevelt sent to girdle the globe a
few short years ago. For instance,
the Wyoming, with its sister ship, the.
Arkansas, on, both of which Howe's
camera men made their homes for
months. are easily the equal in Fight
ing power Of any ten OF the battle
ships that sailed around the world;
yet, mighty as they are, there will be
in the fleet which will lsaid through
the Panama canal at least four ships
as far ahead of the Wyoming and Ar.
kansas as these ships are ahead.o of the
minor ~dreadnaughts which were con.
sidered so formidable a few short.
years ago, such as the Michigan or
Connecticut.
"Immense! l congratulate YOU
said Rear Admiral. Badger upon view
ing this remarkable reproduction.
What appealed SO strongly to him was
not alone the spectacular phases of.
the series but also the thoroughness
that characterized the work Of the
camera men in filming the minute and
manifold duties on board ship.
Another feature contrasting the
Philippines of today and yester:year
brings home to Americans the modes
Of life Of the wild tribes il, days gone
by and how Uncle Sam has transform.
ed their lives. It Is an impressive
pictorial lesson of what can be
achieved by tactful patience and skill
full guidance. How their confidence
and friendship wasswon,a and how they
have been turned from war and head.
hunting to peaceful industia1 pursuits
should be seen by every good Ameri:
can. s
COMING TO GRAND.
The next attraction at the Grand,
Monday, Jan: IS, viii lbe the big sun:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
TO-DAY IN PueILIsr ANNALs

I.[lrF-. A..nH'E N.AEhHN
1884 Billy Melody, better known
as Honey borniat Charleston, Mass.
Until a year or two ago Honey" was
one of the busiest boxers in the bust
ness. AT one time he was the fore
most claimant of the welterweight
title. He began fighting in 1901, when
he fought seven bouts, winning all by
knockouts. In 1904 he debated Matty
Matthews, the ex-welter champion,
George Memsic, Martin Duffy anu
other good men, but was thrice do.
.feated by Buddy Ryan: In 1906 he
knocked out Willie Lewis and Terry
Martin, but was knocked out by Joe.
Thomas. "A little later, by reason o.
two defeats Of Joe Walcott, Honey
laid claim to the welter title, but his
reign was brief, for lie lost to Mike.
Twin Sullivan in a 2O.round bout in.
Los Angeles. He then tok the count
from Frank Mantell, Harry Lewis and.
IWileii Lewis, and. while he continued
in the ring several years, lie never
r%egained a position Of eminence.
1882 Albert Lurie, French heavy:
weight, born at Bordeaux, France.
1900 -Rube Ferns won on foul
from Billy Smith in 81 rounds at Buf-
.falo.
1908 Tommy Ryan knocked out.
Billy Stiff in fourth round at Kansas
City.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
Two Games at the
Armory Saturday

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
White School
Defeats Scouts

The White school basketball team
defeated the High School scouts yes:
terday in a close game OF basketball
1911. The game was played on the
High school floor. The score:
wHITE-1s scoUTs-11I
Mills ......... E. crowlY
Knight. Observation-Disclosures. Stevens
R. Crowl. /: !..:F........... Manley
showalter ...G............ Anwyil
Hamilton. u. ..G............ Russell
Field goals-Mills 2, knight 6. e..
Crowl 2, Marley 4, R. Crowla;goals
from fouls-Mills 9, Stevens {. An.
wyll. (,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-15
Like a Christmas claar,

Country tbuying a cigar)-I hope
this isn't one o. those weeds that burn
out in no time at all. I want a good,
long smoke.
Tobacconist timpressively)-Mine
friend, dat cigar will last till you vas
sick of 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW. LAKENIEW HOME
 WELL UNDER WAY.
Building Permits Aggregating S193,435 Issued Last
 ~ Night.

Work will start tomorrow on the foundation walls of the -adrninistra,- tion building of the new Lakev1ew home. The permit for the building was issued last night. The excava- tion for the cellar is practically com p1eted and work on excavations for the other buildings is being hurried. A spur track extending from the in dustriaI railroad of the Remington Arms-U. M. c. Go. has been built over which the contractors will bring their loaded cars of building ma terials from the New Haven railroad direct to the scene of construct ctien. As the weather conditions improve the work on the building will be hur- ried to completion.
 The American Graphophone Co. was given a permit for a one-story brick addition to it's West End plant, the building to be erected the south side of Railroad avenue. Other per rraits issued were:
 Two-family house on north side of Haw1ey avenue for Frank J. o'Rel-
 Addition to private garage on east side of Denver avenue, for Arthur B. Wheeler.
 Steel private garage on west side of Clinton avenue for I. w. Bird seye.s
 #.z Cellar wall to move a one-famtly house upon for c. B. Weed on north side of Jackson avenue.
 Cellar wall upon which to move cottage for American Chain company on east side of Hollister avenue.
 FIve-story building for Adolph Sherman on southwest corner of Wood and E1mwood avenues
 One-fanlfIy house on north side of Maplewood avenue for H. l.. and L.. R. T31ackman.
 One-fanily cottage on north side of Dewey street for H. L. and l.. R.. B1ackTnan.
 Private garage on north side of Beechwood avenue for John McF'ar- land.
 One-story frame addition to store on southeast corner of Olive street for o. w Winter estate. @
 Private garage for Thomas J. Do- Ian on west side of East Main street The aggregate value of all permits is $193,435.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY
 IF CONSTR ATED
If peevish, feverish and sick, give California Syrup
 of Figs.''

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated;t this is sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels need cleansing at once-
 When Ist1ess, pale, feverish, full of cold. breath bad, throat sore, doesn't sat. sleep or act naturally, has ston- scIa-ache, diarrhoeas remember, a gen. tIe liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals "CaIifornia Syrup of F.igs,, for chi1dren's i1Iss give a tea spoonful, and in a few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermenting food which is c1ogged in the bowels masses out Of the system, and you have a well and playful child again. All children love this harmless, delicious fruit laxative.'' and it never fails to effect a good s'fnside' cleansing. Di- rections for babies, chiIdrn of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bot tie.
 Keep it handy in your home A lit tie given today saves a sick child to- morrow, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a 50-eents bottle of Cali forria Syrup Of Figs, then look and see that sif is made by the California F1g sxrup Company. .~--Advs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
Fine For Rheumatism Musterole Loosens up Those Stiff Joints Drives
 Out Pain


 You'll know why thousands use MUSTEROLE once you experience the glad relief it gives.
 drug store. It is clean, white oint- ment made with the oil of mustard. Better than mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on! MUSTEROLE is recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for Bronchitis, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Conges- fion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lunbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chn- plains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest Git often prevents Pneumonia).
 At your druggists. in 25c and soc jars, and special large hospital size for $2.5e.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROLE. Refuse in1itations-get what you ask for, The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
NO STOMACH AIN, GAS, INDIGESTION
 IN FIVE MINUTES
ssPape's Diapepsin'' is the only real stomach regu-
 lator known.

ssReaIIy does" put bad stomachs in
 order-.'reaIIy does's overcome indi- gestion, dyspepsia4 gas, heartburn and
 soUrness in five tes--tlna lnatTEJust tf1at-rnakes Pape's Diapepsin the largest selling stomach regulator in the world. If what you eat ferments into stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and eructate sour, undigested food and acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue coated; your insfdes filled with bile and indigestibIe waste, re- member the moment Tapes Diapep- sim comes in contact with the ston- ach all such distress vanishes. It's truly aston1shing-a marvellous, and the joy is it's harmlessness E
 A large ffty-cent case of Pape's Dfapepsin will give you a. hundred dol lars worth of satisfaction or your druggist hands you your money back.
 It's worth it's weight in gold to men and women who can't get their 'stom- achs regulated. It belongs in your home-shouId always be kept handy irScase Of a sick, sour, upset stomach during the day or at night It's the quickest, surest and most harmless stomach regulator in the sSvorld.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
WHlTCOMB AGAIN
 BUSINESS NEWS
 ASSOCIATION HEAD
Elected President at Annual Meeting Join Civic
 Amalgamation.


 Joseph IF. Whitcomb was chosen to succeed himself as president of the Business Mems association. last night at the annual. meeting of the organ ization. George E. Crawford was elected vice president @
 The board of officers. as selected last night. is the same as last year. Frederick E.. Morgan is secretary: D. Fairc1ai1d Wheeler, treasurer, and Andrew M. Cooper, Frank D. Bell, F. W. Bolande. Charles M. Cole, R. T. Whdting,N R. T. Rock, E. L. Graves, Neil M. Muirhead, Isaac Moss, A. E. Layery, Elmer H. Ravens Robert D. Hurley, Samuel M Haw1ey, R. J. Mackenzie. M. w. Manwarng. Carl Reck, Charles l. Gaylord, E. J. Dil- lon, Fl. Nettleton, s. B. Vincent, James Fseeley, A W. Burritt, A. M EngeI- hard, James Roy and w. c. HawIey are the board of directors.
 The association voted to enter the anlalga1nat1on of Bridgeport civic bodies and adopt the plan recently made public, which is an amendment of the plan of the Business Men,s as- sociadon. The association will re- tain it's individuality and still work in conJunct1on with the larger body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
THOUGHT TO BE GERMAN AGENT
~Captafn Dupont" in Receipt of sssl Numerous Calls From Wa
 terbaary and Bridgeport.

8 Dauburys March 10--A visitor to thas city who called himself -cAptain Dupont departed from the city yes terdav, aetsr attracting some attention to hAmsen and his actions while here. He stopped while here at the Hotel Green. renaaining there for about a A t,a,ance remark which he let drop vFz111s using a tedephone in the hotel gave rise 4o the opinion that he vas a German agent who had come to th1s part of the country on dis ] tinct mission.
 would indicate French lineage, he spoke with a distinct German accent, and his co1np1exion and features were unnafstalabIy Teutcn-
 One noticeable feature about him wns his carriage. When he walked erecfness Of one who had some time or other taken part In military drill Although over fifty years old he was well set up for tne average manS of that age
 In resDonse to questions he refused Is disc5ose the nature of his business here, but stated that he was merely visiting friends in this city.
 It was noticed that he was In daily receipt of numerous telephone calls from Waterbury and Bridgeport and This further led to the suspicion that 1,t x7ss a German agent sent to this city for the purpose of keeping in couch with other agents in Water bury and Bridgeport and possibly d1- recting their movements 1n secnr1ne lnformatfon concerning the nnanu1ac- ss fIre of quantities of arms in both those places, which aEe being shipped. it is rumoreds to the armies or the allies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The engagement has been announc- ed of Miss Marjorie Drake, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Drake. of Denver, Col, to Howard w. Wills Mrs William l. Wills of 59 Prospect street, this city. Mr. wills is ex- ceeding1y well known in this city where he was graduated from the High school in 1908 and from Shef- field Scientihc school in 1911 He is traffic engineer of the Chicago Tel ephone company. Miss Drake is a graduate of the Denver University and has taught in Chicago.
 Miss Julia Sullivan and MT Rob- serts B. Brown, both of this city, were quietly married Sunday afternoon by Rev. George M Brown at the par sonage of the First M. D. church, 54 E1ua street MT Brown, who resid- ed at 276 Fairfield avenue. is a nem< Der of the clerical force-9of the Lo- comobile company. His bride k is we'll known in the South End. Mr. and Mrs Brown will welcome their numerous friends at their new home. 259 Hanover street
 The members of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club enjoyed a Particularly splendid musicale this afternoon at the First M. B. church. Under the leadership of Miss Elsie Smith a. well balanced program of se- lections by Hungarian and Bohemian writers was given by a number of ac- tive members of the organization.
 A physical culture class by means of dancing, consisting of a, series of classical exercises and fancy dances with an aim toward body building, grace, balancing and control will be formed on Thursday afternoon, March Il at 4 o'clock at Colonial hall The class will be under the direction of D. c. Guilty. MT Guilty also announces that pf9vate class for those who wish to learn the new dances will be formed on Friday evening, March 12 The lesson hour will be from 8 until g o'clock. The hesitation, waltz, one step and fox trot will be taught ir four lessons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
LEAVES S5 EACH TO
 HER TWO BROTHERS

Five dollars each to her brothers, William Homer B. HubbeII and Franklin I. Hubbel are the bequests made by Jane Elizabeth Oliver in her will which was admitted to probate yesterday.
 The will directs that the residue of the residue of the estate, real and personal be divided equally among: Frederick Frisco Hubbe1I, Mary J. wheeler, wife of Hervey W. wheeler, Herbert Carlton Wheeler and Russell Hubbeu Wheeler, sons of Nellie Car o1ine Wheeler. George S. Curtiss and Frank Braithwaite were named ap- praisers and Frederick B. Hubbel1 of Westport administrator. The estate consist of cash in banks and a quantity of a numbefs of arti- cles of furniture It Is thought the estate will inventory several thou sand dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
RADTGAN, VOCALIST,
 ILE WITH PNEUMONIA


 Peter + Radigan, one of Hartford's sweetest singers and widely known in tfais city is i'll with pneumonia He was to have sung at the Sunday night memorial concert of the Emmet club It the Plaza theatre here but his H. ness prevented MT Radigan has sllng at Robert Emmet concerts in fTais cit-xzfor a number of years and his failure to appear Sunday night was a disappo ointment to many of his friends here J Joseph Weller sang in MT. sRadig igan's place. One of his nnnbers was ssOyDonneH Abou' a song which Mr Radi gan always sings at ETnmet concerts. Hon James l4. McGovern who was chairman of the meeting said that MT Weller was an Trishrnan4 by association if not by birth or descent While MT Weller was singing some old lady in one Of the boxes asked his name Being told That it was MT Radigan she said:
 T thought so. He that fine Dub lin voice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10

A marriage license was issued yes terday to Walter Brooks. 35, a deco rator of Brooklyn and Anna c. F. Hetne, 4s. 12o Sherwood avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10

Charles Kingston. senior Republi- can member of the board of apprais- al of benefits and damages, was chos- en president of the board at a meeting last night. A public hear ing on the Huntington avenue build ing line will be held in the city hall at o'clock Monday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent 9 Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10
RFFJTTFS STATEMENT
 THAT BRIDGEPORT IS
 ssGHEAP'' AT MEETING

Bridgeport is not a cheap town, '' protested Wallace G. Taylor at the meeting of the Business Mems asso- citation last night He said it will be a cheap town only when we make it so.
 MT. Taylor advocated improvement of the business center of the city He said the first impression of a city should be a good one, if the city is to have standing. He favored the widening and extension of John street and declared in favor of an 80 foot street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10

Fire in the Masonic building at Marlboro. Mass, caused $23, 900 dam
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-10

ttCommodore'' Thomas Green has sold his power yacht .sHarpist'' to Peter Verre11e, the we1l-knoWzn ball player. .tCornmodo Green last night entertained members of 8 vol- unteer crew at party marking his farewell to activities in local mari time circles.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-13
WILL
Be Opened IN
FEBRUARY

Good news. for Honolulu shippers
and waterfront men in general arrived
at the offices of the Inter Island Steam
Navigation Company this morning. in
the shape Of cablegram from the Co
lon correspondent Of Lambert Broth
ers of London stating that the Canal
Zone engineers have announced they
expect navigation through the canal
viii be reopened during the first half
of February.
This is the latest news available
concerning the canal, and shortens by
several months the recent estimate
made by Col Goethals- that il would
be four or five months before naviga-
ton could be resumed
Il am delighted at receiving these
'advices," said President j. A. Ken
nedy of the Inter-Island, on making
the cable, public. Mr.. Kennedy re-
turned from San Francisco last week.
and while there, in interviews with
shipping men, learned they did not ex-
pect the canal to be open before late
spring or early summer.