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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18

HORSES good draft and driv-
ing horses, some good brood mares.
cATTLE-Some good mich cows.
young cattle and calves; two fine bulls,
Shorthorns, / red, l roam.
HoGS-Some good brood sows and
shoats.
A nice bunch OF fine chickens, some
ducks.
Wagons, buggies. harness, a nice
bunch of farm machinery.
FuRNlTURE-A lot of new furni-
ture. dandy round dining room table,
center table, dining room chairs. six
fine rocking chairs, two fine dressers.
sanitary couch, some beds. Many other
articles to be sold at 10 o'clock. Come
and see.
We have postponed our pedigreed
cattle sale which we were to hold in
March, indefinitely, because of the foot
and mouth disease.
Bring anything you have for sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
Free Lunch at Noon

TERMS OF SALE: All sums of $40
, and under, cash. On all sums over $40
q credit of IL months time Will be given
purchaser giving note with 8 per cent
interest and approved security. All
property must be settled for before
: being removed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
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Represe NATIVE Hog Sales.

Below are quoted few Of the repre-
sentative hog saAes for today:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
6UoYANT UPRUsH OF PRICES. A Degree of Activity Which Surpassed
 Anything Recent in the Market.

New York, April 9.-The wave of bullish enthusiasm in the stock mar ket, which began to creep upward fortnight ago, assumed higher propor- tions today in a buoyant uprush of prices and a degree of activity which surpassed anything in the recent his- tory of the domestic securities mar kets. The advance was largely predi- cated on overnight statements issued by the treasury department which past few weeks dealing with the de- cided improvement in almost all branches of the country,s commerce, finance and industries.
 Todays movement was of especial
 significance from the fact that 1t was
 led from the outset by the old-time
 speculative favorites, specialties, in
 cluding Bethlehem Steel and the motor
 shares. being comparatively inactive,
 though very strong. United States Steel was in the forefront throughout with a gain of 1-2 points on dealings which approximated IT per cent of the huge total Reading also was taken up in the afternoon, offerings of 500 to 5000
 shares being readily absorbed at steady advances. Union Pacific and Amalga-
 mated Copper helped to swell the ris- ing tide, while granger shares, trunk | lines and minor industrials, equipments
 and utilities trailed along, all at higher levels. Top prices were made in the final dealings, the capacity of the
 ticker being tested to it's utmost to
 keep pace with the enormous output. After the close of the market the financial district was agog with ru-
 mors and reports which dealt mainly | with the condition of the short inter
 est. That this element had been utter | ly stamped by the days rise was a ! matter of general opinion and the be- lief prevailed that many private set | dement's of outstanding bear accounts | would be effected over night. | General news of the day, including l the failure of a local department store and the British trade report ol March, were lost sight of in the more exciting | happenings.
 | Total sales of stocks amounted to | 1,275, GOO shares.
 Bonds were strong, especially con Yertible and other speculative issues | Total sales, par value, were s3,801, 900. United States bonds were unchanged | on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

The Federal League will start its second season today and whatever it's future may be it's fortunes, good or bad, will be surely followed with keen interest and criticism by the many baseball fans throughout the country. The outlaw organization in spite of the predictions made concerning it's future of not lasting one season ac- tually survived and entire season and seems ready to begin another year with a far greater measure Of youth full vigor and enthusiasm.
 Predicts Prosperous Season.
 Predicting a prosperous season, ''the best so far" President James A. Gilmore left Chicago, Friday night, for Kansas City, where today he will watch the opening game of the Fed eral League campaign.
 Reports received at the league headquarters in Chicago Friday were that fair weather and big crowds were expected at the opening at Chicago, where St. Louis plays; at Kansas City, opponents will be Pittsburgh; at Baltimore, where the team that won the pennant for Indianapolis will rep resent Newark and at Brooklyn, where Buffalo opens the season.
 Most of the Federal League teams, their managers claim, have improved greatly over last year. St. Louis es- pecially. President Gilmore says has increased III strength, ManaSef leu = CT Jones having gathered a squad or veterans, including Charley Deal, who was a factor in the Boston Nationals winning the worlds championship. A strong infield is the chief reliance of the Pittsburgh team, but reports from Kansas City are not optimistic.
 The Newark clubs loss of Benny Kauff, the leagues champion batter,
 was recorded at hearquarters at Brook1yn's gain, and the addition of Jack Dalton, one of the Nationals strong hitters last year should help said. In all departments Manager Tinker claimed to have helped the Chicago squad. In Jimmie Smith he says he has a shortstop whose excel lence may result in = the manager s adopting a utility role.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
GENE M'cANN MAY
 QUIT NEW LONDON
If the League Consists of Small Towns -ZeIIer Has Decided to Leave Pitts field.

A letter that Jack Teller wrote to friend shows that he has decided to quite the Eastern association this season, with view to having team in Pittsfield next season. He says he is scouting for the Philadelphia a. tionals and expects to look over the college players in a few weeks. It is reported that Manager McCann has stated that he would not stay in New London if the league was to be com posed of small towns and he is mak- ing arrangements to go elsewhere. He said he could not afford to be in a small league with his reputation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Jndependents Will Meet Senators

The game which was to be played between the Independents and the Senators was postponed last Sunday on account of the snow storm. It will be played this Sunday afternoon, April 11th, on the Cranberry, at 2.30 o'clock. The Independents would like to hear from any other team in eastern Con- necticut We would like to arrange games with the American Thermos Bottle baseball club. the Warriors, Federals, Trimmers. Runaways from Taftville. The Independents play Sun day games only, and they would also like to hear from Baltic and Willi- mantle. Answer through The Bulletin or address Mgr. Henry Carter. 49 Seventh street, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

the city series, to 2. The series now stands 2 to in favor of the Ameri cans. Ira Thomas had a finger on his right hand split during the game and Schang went behind the bat. Score:
 R. H. B. Nationals ooOO01 01o1o-2 Il 2 Americans 1OO1 0 0 0 2 x4 8 1 Batteries: Oeschger and Burns; Wyckoff and Thomas, Schang. Um- pires Keenan and Klem.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
SPORTING NOTES.

Gloom was caused in the rowing camp at Columbia university by the announcement that two members of the Columbia crews had been declared ineligible by the university authori- ties. Donoho was ordered dropped from. the varsity boat, necessitating shakeup which Coach Rice declared
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

The International league admits 1t can't lick the Fed. President Barrow says the Newark and Buffalo Interna- tionals will be assigned home dates that will not conflict with the Feds In fact, the International league has not drawn up its schedule and will not until the Feds publish their schedule. Barrows is a little bit weak in saying he does not want to antagonize the Feds and he expects the Feds to treat his league with the same considera- tion. The International league is
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

The officials of the New England ir~ tercollegiate track and field meet to be held at Brookline May 21 and 23 are as follows: E. l.. Hopkins, chief field judge; B. B. Osthues. clerk of course; H. c. McGrath, starter; G. V. Brown, scorer; G. B. Billings, chief inspector; H. E. Keith, chief mar shal; J. J. Hallihan, announcer; M. E. Webb, Jr, official reporter; pr. J. Arnold Rockwell medical director; D. B. Webster of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, director; Major Frank Briggs, referee
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Billy Brown, a recruit from the Texas League, who has been working out with Clark Griffith's Senators, has been switched to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bill Clymer and his Leafs ar rived in Washington Saturday morn ing and Wheels immediately got into communication with Griffith up- on learning that the latter was over stocked with outfield4 material, with the result that Brown was relea ased. With Rondeau and Acosta as utility players it was useless to carry another Outfielder.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Jack Johnson says: Willard is the luckiest champion in the world. He got over a, lucky punch and that cost me the title. I had Iris number at ali stages and had I not got careless would have stopped him before long. He can hit hard enough, but he never would have hit me had I not taken chances. As heavy weight champion a mthrough forever, for there isn't chance of Willard giving me a fight. He knows that I would take his title away from him in jig time if we met again. I will never be a ham and egg fighter, though, for I have enough mon-. ey to keep me the rest of my life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
PONEMAH WHEEL CLUB
 AFTER TAFTVILLE'S SCALP
Junior Soccer Football Team Out for
 Victory.

Taftville will see this afternoon what probably will be one of the most spir- ited soccer football contests of the season when they will meet the Pone- nah Wheel club. The Wheel club boys received the sting of defeat at the hands of the Taftville team recent ly and they have high hopes of turn ing the tables. Captain Knowles states that his players will be in the contest fighting from the start to the finish
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

idays and will give return games at New Britain on Sundays. For games write to J. B. Norton, Mgr. 270 South Main street, New Britain, Conn. The Pioneers are the fastest team in New Britain. and as good as any in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Unless somebody down at the Uni versity of Pennsylvania is throwing something else, Mike DorizaS, the large Greek, is throwing the discus 18o feet every day in practice.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

It seems as if the Sachems were waiting for someone to stir them up to get busy, seeing that their rivals, the All Stars. start the season We'd tuesday next.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
PLAFNFIELD SOCCER TEAM
 PLAYS AT BALTIC
Team Selected by Committee-Pete
 Barnes Signed for Season.
(Spaoia1 to The R,1I1etin

Especial to The Bulletin.)
 Plainfeld April 9.-The Plainfeld soccer football team plays at Baltic Saturday and the committee have se- lected the following team to repre- sent them: R. Potts, G. Running, J. J. Greenhalgh, J. Walker, A. Royle.
 Peter Barnes was signed tonight by Secretary Royle and will appear in his initial game in the near future.
 Athletics Defeated PhiIIies.
 Philadelphia, April g. - The Phil adelphia Americans today defeated the local Nationals in the third game o1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Among the candidates for the Tufts nine is Henry, a former Williston in fielder. He is brother of Dave Henry of Brown university fame.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Mike Doherty. one of the most com petent umpsres that ever held the indicator, is in receipt of 9. communi- cation from President O'Rourke of the Eastern association asking the New Haven man to state his lowest terms for services during the coming sea- son. Doherty has submitted a letter to ORourke and is awaiting a reply.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

G. A Peacock, who has been re- elected captain of the Princeton hook ey tam, is the third member of the Orange and Black on the ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Leslie Brown has been elected cap tain of the Cornell basketball team for next season. A few days ago the team elected Joseph Ashmead but he is down in his studies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Looks as if Manager Bill Wicks of the state hospital nine will have some team this season. Bill has not hand ed out the information as to whether he will be a playing manager or give orders from the bench.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

One of the Braves veterans thinks it shame to have to let go so many promising young ball players, because of the team limit rule. The new pitch CTS look very much good to him.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Harry M. Au. Chinese boy, is try ing out for coXswain at Syracuse uni versiay. Harry probably enjoys boat riding.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Andy Sears declares he is through with basketball in Reading, Pa, as long as the present management runs the team.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
SPORTING NOTES

It is rumored that the Taftville baseball team will play Sunday base ball this season if grounds can be se- cured
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Yank. Defeated RrookIyn.

Brooklyn, N r., April 9.-New York GA. L4) 8, II, 2; Brooklyn (N. L.) 4, 8, g.. Caldwell, Fisher and Sweeney; Pfeffer and McCarty
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Jim O'Rourke insists that there must be O unanimous vote on the plan to shelve the Eastern association for this season Any other kind of 8 vote means the league must play ball
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

hospital. He had been i'll since March 22 The body will be taken to his home at Wellsburg, w. Va, for burial
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
MON EY,

New York, April g. - Call money firm; high 1-2; low 2; ruling rate 2; last loan 1-2; closing bid 3; of- fered at Ia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Waterbury Baseball Player Dead.

Waterbury, Conn.,, April 9.-Clyde Robinson, shortstop on the Waterbury team of the Eastern Baseball associa- tion last year. died today at a local
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
COTTON,

New York. April s.-Cotton futures closed firm. May 9.76, July 10.06, Octo- Der 10.45, December 10.64, January 1o:to. Spot steady; middling 1000; no
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
New Britain Team Wants Games.

The Pioneers of New Britain desire games with teams in this part of the state for Saturday afternoons or hol-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
College Baseball Results.

Lexington, Va, April 9-Washing- ton and Lee 0, University of West Vir- ginia 2.
 Washington. April 9-Williams 8, Georgetown 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

would materially affect the crew's chances Keogh was declared ineligi- ble for the freshman crew.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Harper Held Champion Hitters Fo
 Six Innings.

Washington, April 9.-The Washing ton Americans defeated the Boston Nationals here today, 8 to 1, Harper holding the champions hitless and runless for six innings though he passed twelve men. Score:
 R. H. E. Washington ............-.. 3 6 o Boston ...........-........ o Batteries: Harper Bentley and Henry; Hughes and Gowdy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Red Sox Won Close Game.

Cincinnati, April 9-The Boston Americans defeated the Cincinnati Ma tionals here today in close game, 6 to 5. Score:
 R. H. B. Boston .................- Il 3 Cincinnati ................. Batteries: Leonard, Foster, Com stock and Carrigan, Cady; Douglas, Fittery and Clarke.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

not only licked, but is forced to quit cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Took Cubs Ten Innings to Win.
 Memphis, Tenn, April 9.-The Chi cago Nationals defeated the Mem
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
Iess WiIIard visits Washinaton.

Washington. April 9.-Jess Willard and his party arrived here shortly aft CT o'clock this afternoon. A recep- ton committee, headed by Bob Fftz- simmons, met the champion at the to an automobile through the entrance reserved for the use of the president of the United States After a brief stop here, Willard prepared to go to Baltimore
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Boston, April 9-Joshua Crane of this city, a former title holder, won the allcomers tournament for the na- tional court tennis championship in singles today. He will play Jay Gould of New York, the present holder. on Sunday.
 Crane found little difficulty in elim- mating pr. George s. Derby, his clubmate, in straight sets, principally through playing for the openings and by severe service.
 The summary:
 National Court Tennis Champion ship, final round: Joshua Crane, Bos- ton, defeated George s. Derby, Boston, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

The first steamship crossed the in 1833
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

The Yale lacrosse management the other night announced that May has been selected as the date for the match with Harvard at New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

Bin Sweeney's release by the Red SoX caused little surprise. He was signed just to see if he could fill the bill and nobody was banking on him. The Red Sox will drop other players.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10

been selected as the date for the match with Harvard at New Haven.
 Bin Sweeney's release by the Red Sox caused little surprise. He was signed just to see if he could fill the bill and nobody was banking on him. The Red Sox will drop other players.
 It is one of the testimonials of the capacities of nature that California, supposed to be the land of sunshine has delivered rain almost every time the polo players have wanted to play out on the coast this season, while England, supposed to be the land of fog, gave the British players sunshine and dry turf every time they were practising to lift the cup a year ago.
 The New Haven Soccer Football club, which was ordered to play the game against the Ansonia academy on the Ansonia grounds this weekend refused to replay the game. stating that they were treated to a raw deal by the cap committee They claim that before they will play the game on those conditions they will withdraw from the competition
 Benny Kauff has made big hit with Manager Lee Magee of the Brook lyn Feds. T am more than pleased with Kanff, says Magee, "and the | l he is another Cobb He is fast as lightning, slides bases like a wizard cracks the ball like a demon and uses splendid judgment. I believe that have the greatest outf1eld of any ball club ins, the Federal league or any other league"
 The first, launching of a new yacht this season at Bristol took place re- gently at the Herreshoff shops, when the cruising and racing schooner or dered last fall by. H. L.. Tiffany of New Bedford, was launched from the Her reshoff yards. The owner and friends were present at the launching and the yacht was schristened. The schooner ashamed Haswel1, and will be in com- mission inside of a month. The Has well is 60 feet over all, with a. length on the load water1ine of 40 feet and has draught of 6 feet 4 inches, and breadth of beam of 10 feet She is built of steel frames and pine plank ing, and has a modern forward sec tion of bow The new schooner will carry a moderate area of canvass. Her crew will consist of a sailing master, four forelnasts hands, and cook and steward The boat will have a trial spin in Narragansett bay in two weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-10
LEAGUE OPENING SEASON
Outlaw Organization Starts Second Season Today With Greatly Improved Teams Over Last Years-President James A. Gilmore Predicts Prosperous Season-Big Crowds Expected at Opening Games.

phis Southern Association team, to 5, in a ten inning game here today. Score:
 R. H. E. Chicago .................... 2 Memphis ...................2 2 10 2 Batteries: Pierce, Babel, Strand ridge and Bresnahan, Hargreaves, Shirley, Keeley, Goulait and Andreen. DERBY SOFT PICKING
 FOR FORMER TITLE HOLDER, Joshua Crane Won in All Corners Tennis Tournament Plays Jay Gould Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-08-19
Farm and
Garden
THE SQUASH VINE B0RER.
Often Causes Death to Serusshes,
Pumpkins and Muskmelons.

Often Causes Death to ssrusshes,
Pumpkins and Muskrelons.
tPlepared by the United States depart
ment OF agriculture
lie squash vine borer is an insect
which is often responsible for the
death OF the squash. pumpkin, musk
melon. cucumber and gourd vines. The
pest prefers. however, the squash and
pumpkin vines. IL is not easy 10 tell
Just what Is affecting the vines at first
when they wilt and die down, but i'm
short time the presence OF the borer
may be detected by the yellowish ex-
crement. or "frass," which they force
from their burrows I'm the stems. Later
natural rot appears at the affected
Joints and the stems or leaves become
severed
The larvae bore through the stems
from the roots TO the base Of the plant.
and through the leaf stalks. In fact.
the young larvae may be found in the
larger veins Of the plants and not in
frequently In the vegetables them
selves. The Hubbard squash. marrow
cymlings and other late varieties OF
squash often suffer the greatest injury
from the squash vine borer, and the
devastations are likely TO be more
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-08-19
Y. p. Cash, Postmaster.
PLANTING FISH IN PINE RIVER

Through the efforts Of several AL
ma business men the National Fish
Commission at Washington, have sent
to this city one hundred thousand
wide mouthed black bass TO be planted
IN Pine River The requisition for
these fish was made about a year ago.
John Chick will superintend their
planting. This is the first time in a
good many years that fish have been
planted in the Pine at this point II
will take about three years for these
fish to reach suitable size.
Requisition has also been made for
one hundred thousand wall eyed pike
but it will probably be some time be-
fore this consignment is sent here.
The wide mouthed black bass which
will be planted Immediately are be-
tween two and three inches long. They
must be placed in shallow water where
The river bed is sandy. None of them
will be placed at any point lower than
SCOTS bridge.