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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Very Little shakspere

Mrs. Brown had been to the first meet
ing of the newly formed literary club and
on her return was questioned by her
husband. .-,,
"pid you have a good timer said he.
''Qh, .loveiy!!,ss. .gished the lady. I'VE
had splendid meeting. and SO intellec-
tual, you know"
'"Really?" replied her husband, who
didn't believe very much In such affairs.
'what did you discuss this EVENING""
For a moment Mrs Brown couldn't re-
member. Then she exclaimed trium-
phantly;
ooh, / know! We discussed that bold
looking red-haired woman who has Just
moved in across the road. and''-she
thought hard again-"and Shakspere."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

President Wilson is said to still have
hopes Of peace negotiations. Let him
Watchfully wait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

VnoddS nshermsn. just across ~ ~
rom PASSPORT on CampobelIo island. lest
over ssooe worth Of motor nshing aaft
during The resent biiszard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Maine Gossip
The Get. Nowheres

The Get Nowhsres
washing the dishes; scrubbing floors;
Replacing rug or stool or chair;
The endless trips through swinging
These and a thousand other tasks .
OF equal import. day on day!
What knows she Of their irk, who basks
In stated leisure. tired Of play?
viii be to sweep again tomorrow:
The garments mended soon as torn
Will tear again. No need to borrow
From other lives in other spheres
The daily complement Of care.
IT'S love alone keeps back the tears
/ While chained to tasks that get no
where
You with your hope of gold or fame,
You have your dream OF changed conol-
New ulster for your tribal name.
But she-hers is the part heroic!
No crown too bright for her to wear
Who. toiling aye with courage stole.
Does little tasks that get nowhere.
Strickland Gillian in Farm life.
HOLSTERS were on Wednesday bring
ing 81 cents per pound at wholesale at
Portland, making the price to the con-
sumner about 70 cents. The catch
along the Maine coast this season has
been rather small, but the Nova Scotia
vest.
1t is also said that the supply Of cold
storage fish is being exhausted and
that unless the weather conditions soon
change for the better, the dear fish
loving public will have to depend on
the daily arrivals Of boats, bringing the
prices OF fish into competition with
meat. And to make things still more
cheerful. it is remarked that the fish,
Ing fleet Is smaller than for some
years.
Not satisfied with the attitude e Harry
W. Pickett of Portland and formerly OF
Millbridge about supporting his s-year-old
son, Pickett having testified that he had
contributed only q suit Of clothes, an OUT
side coat and a hat for the boy in the
past three years, and when he replied to
a question by the court that he would
not pay So 4 month for the support Of the
day reserved dec,son nm tha a,,,o,.,. ~,
Of Pickett. .rrh,. mn, doas,,.. 49,,
me as deserv,np ,orch ...;s..an go.
me" said tho ,rdoe .., 49,. W.. :.
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After all. that the world is small, or
perhaps It is that the influences from
this Shipping CITY are far..ea chine 60
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the storv rr,,.r 800 AZ. =. ' es LONDON
Had not two BATH hovs 1ohn q DE-
ten and C. M. q. Mcre1yan 1set.s.sas ~.
black Cat. a lively v.erivs = m 1our.
nal, Jack London would a. aIa 3Isn,a b,,,tv
have died a nuicfda,. desth s,,1,& -, ,,-ar,1,
have never .h.a,s q T,o,,I<,r ~ stn,,,
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cng MS thanksgiving dinner. A few
days previous he saw some black duck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Light and Airy
The Med. Crusade

''Swat the fly
And TRAY the rat
'Shoot the dog" IA
And "Croak the cat"
Keep it up; .
For science, maybe.
Soon will holler,
Kill the baby"
Chicago Americans.
Queen 'Lilluokalani wants an American
battleship named after Hawaii. And Jo-
sephus Daniels would probably be willing
to arm it with ukeleles.
Leader.
Many a fellow isn't satisfied to paddle
his own canoe unless he has a girl in
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Fred Trip Of Rockland was hunting on
Dodees mountain. near that city. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Z Keepsr Clearance MARI Of Pemaauid
light didn't have much trouble in get
ting his Thanksgiving dinner. few
days previous he saw some black duck
In the cove just west Of the lighthouse.
He hid behind a boulder and aftef a
good mock had lighted nearby, threw a
fAW rocks at them. To his surprise he
Killed one and with the aid Of pole
dragged 1t ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

=; a: 3: EfE REGULAR MEETiNo
g Seta WllllAms Fost No. "a. second and
syqrs HH. Esdays OF each month.
X - POOR. CeMn:andesS
Is.s M u AdtptanG -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Holsters were on Wednesday bring
ing 81 cents per pound at wholesale at
Portland, making the price to the con-
sumner about 70 cents. The catch
along the Maine coast this season has
been rather small but the Nova Scotia
fishermen are said to be reaping har-
vest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Odd Fellows IAN

AsxEgM LODGE, no. 7oeHsn af1rn
meet,ng Friday evening ~ z.aoE Va -
1@@ HUGHES. 4. q.
GUY. G. LQNGEELTn6E.f ~. q q q isk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Augusta Lodge Directory

TRINITY coMMANDERY, M. zkr
SSpeeiaA onclave at Masonic .TesnnIe on
W vLaSfy eyenins. Jan. 5th, 1st7. at u.s.
W. Mvsk " the Temple. Refreshments. Ali
a. tfaters are invited to be
WILBERT s.. WILSON. e. G
GEORGE II. BANGS- Rac
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25

tra attraction
 With the opening of the new gym the A. A. will present Tibbal's orches- tra, which will replace the B. H. s. orchestra.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
COACH NICKALLS
 OF YALE CREW ON HAND FOR SEASON

New Haven, Feb. 25-Guy. NickaIls, Yale's rowing coach. accompanied by his wife, reached here last night, after landing in New York city yesterday from a rough passage on the steamer Amsterdam. He looked in splendid condition and said that he never felt better and would today take charge of the Eli rowing squads which is the largest in Yale history. He said that since leaving America last November he has been assisting in the recruiting of the English army in which his younger brother, Vivian, the former University of Pennsylvania coach. is now serving as an officer.
 Nickalls himself while in England this winter again offered his services to the British army but was told that he could not be accepted because of his age, and the fact that his arm, which was broken some time ago, will never again be perfectly sound He will have two lieutenants to assist him in the Yale coaching this spring in the persons of Mather Abbott, the former Groton School coach, and Charley Wiman, who was number seven in the Yale varsity eight last June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
B. H. S. Five To Play
 Farnum Five Tomorrow

Tomorrowss game with F'arnum Hall of Yale will be the first game in the new High school gym and the locals are going try hard to christen it with a victory. So far this season they have lost but two games one to Dick inson and one to Mefiden and are now in the midst of a winning streak which they hope will continue until the end of the season The game lost to AIeriden was due to the absence of Captain Marshall.
 Joe Kiley has been a long time wearing off his nervousness but judg- ing by the way he played last Tues day, he ought to show the rest of the team how to make the ball behave. Bill Plus has also shaken himself of the jinx and if so those hard ones that Bill used to miss ought now to drop through.
 When mentioning good work Por- ter and his partner Clancy should not be left out They have saved many a point and many a game. Manager Paul Green has consented to present F. Mercer's cheering squad, as an ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
DINNER BY FANS ON .42ND BIRTHDAY
 OF HANS WAGNER

Pittsburgh, Feb. 25-The second an- nual, banquet of the Pittsburgh Stove League in honor of the birthday of John Henry (Hans) Wagner of the Pirates, who was Az years old yester- day, was held last night Among those present were Claude Ritehey, Harry Smith, Deacon Philippe, Tommy Leachs Wilbur Cooper, Al Mamaux, and Barney Dreyfusss pres ident of the club.
 Senator Joe Thompson, ex-captain and coach of the University of Pitts burgh football team, eulogized Wag- ner for his work on the diamond dur ing the 19 years of his major league life, and also for his we'll known unas- suming conduct off the field.
 In the 19 seasons that Wagner has played in the major leagues he has taken part in 2,68S championship games, been to bat 9,765 times. scored 1, ,680 runs. made 3, PAS hits, hammered out 956 two-baggers, 248 triples, 105 homer uns, and has stolen 106 bases. His grand batting average for that period is 1882, and his average per
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
JESS WILLARD IN
 GREAT CONDITION LANDS IN NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 25.-World's Heavy weight Champion Jess Willard. with his manager, Tom Jones. and g ret inue of camp followers left Chicago for New York yesterday afternoon aboard the Twentieth Century Limit ed, due at Grand Central station at g. 40 this morning. According to Tom Jones's wire to Tex Rickard, promoter of the WiHard-M Moran fight, the giant cowboys health is so much improved that he will be ready to start into heavy training at the Pioneer Sport ing club, Forty-fourth street, tomor- row morning.
 Frank Moran has gone back to White Sulphur Springs near Saratoga for two more weeks of the rugged life For this fight Moran intends to build up in weight and strength. The cha1- lenger will finish his preparation at Dal Hawkinss, this city
 News from Chicago said that Jess was in fine condition. It is very evil dent that the reports of his condition were exaggerated. According to early statements from the Windy City, Jess weighs all the way from 26o to SIP pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
OUT BOOZE
 AND CIGARETTES,
 CORBETT ADVISES

When James J. Corbett stepped be tfore the footlights at Polls theater 1as4 night to entertain his admirers
 w5kh a few stories of his experiences Lin the ring it was indeed hard to re- kalize that the former heavyweight FohmEnplon of the world was in his 5Geh year and that it will be "A years Ion Septem0er 2 since the memorable taaH at New Orleans when he flatten- Fed 1onds roaking and terrifying John F14 SuIl1zan.
 EorAatt looks as though hel might kbe SO he certainly talks still as a young chap. Not a hair is missing on his head. his grip is as strong as an the old days of his triurnphs. his keyel 1s as clear as a sprinter's the day fof his greatest race. there isn't one
 ng that would set James J. down as an o1d-timer.
 < Ehe famous Californian is one of kti1B best examples of clean living ever dsReloped in the ring and long after a Lot of the present day lighters are Srazt and gone James will probably sfdn step briskly around, still strong sn the strength he has never squan- kdemed under the glow of the flicker Eang white lights and over the bub- b7ey water
 Corbettss life since the early days cG htB lighting affords the youngsters . HtzaAss what makes the former champ snch a favorfte with young and old N ssrgo matter where I ans'' said Jim k4o a Farmer reporter. "I always go E6c1 bed at 11.3o, Late hours kill. I am strong for exercise and believe fone should knock off few minutes 5eEery day and do a little physical ezs1ture work It pays in the end. ssro the youngster always sayD e.rsFst out ciearettes and the booze. They never won a Championship for any one Go out and get the 9esh air while you're young. You may be Ecooped up in an office making mil Hon dollars a year later in life Live lin moderation. Don't abuse a single tEhfng. In the end you'll have back fbone to stand up for your rights when necessary, you'll always be in condi- ton to enjoy the pleasures of life and everyone will respect you.
 ~Of course everyone asks me about xhs coming bout between Willard and Moran I think 1t will be pretty, even with Willard having a shade on che advance dope
 I'll tell you a. funny story about my breaktng into the fighting game. I haven't told anyone else.
 s.HGy father was dead set against my fighting, so when I borrowed $50. to go to Portland and battle I made no hit with the old gentlman- got licked and came home broke. lame sv. my boy he said. sJanesy. you went away, got licked and now you're back home. You'd better stay here. you know the rolling stone gathers. no moss.
 "A short dime later got another bout and cleaned up. T brought home s2.5OO. more money than I had ever seen before handed the old gentle man his $50. He glanced first at the $50 and then at the rest of the roll lI had sJamesy, he said, Jamesy, you're doing pretty well now aren't you2 Well, [ always did say you know that it's the rowing bee that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
EASTERN LEAGUE TO OPEN
 APRIL 28 AND CLOSE SEPT. IS Name Murnane President And Dan O'Neil For
 ice-President and Secretary.

motion was carried.
 The following board of directors was eletced, membership being by cities, and not by Individuals: 1lynn, Spring field, Lawrence, Worcester and New London. President Murnane is a member of this bo4rd ex-of1cio.
 It was decided that the season should open April 2Sl and close Sep tember IS. The sche dule committee was not prepared to submit any ten tattve draft, and after the members had made known their wishes regard ing holiday dates and opening dates, the committee was instructed to take these under consideration and bring in a schedule, together with holiday pairings. The chairman of the sched- to set the date for the next meeting of the league to be held in Worcester. as soon as his committee is ready to report, as that is practically the only business that was left over from yes terday's meeting.
 It was decided to adopt the spaIding ball, as offered by c. D. White. and league It has been adopted for one year.
 It was also voted to allow women free at the gate at all games. except those played Saturdays and holidays. When the question of salary limit was reached, it was pointed out that the league must adopt for a, starter the salary limit as provided for under the National association for clubs operat- ing in a Class B circuit. This limit is 1,8oo. Many considered this too lit- tie, and in order that an opportunity might be given to raise it, the presi- dent was empowered ito confer with the other National Board members and try to get a special salaEy limit for this league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
Cleveland Team Is
 Training Already At
 Camp in New Orleans

Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. i25-when Manager Lee Fohl gets to New Or leans Saturday to take charge of the Indians training he'll find a goodIy collection of players already on hand. Pitchers Mitchell and Bagby and First Baseman Kirke and Gandil are a1- ready in New Orleans and have been working out since last Saturday, .
 Catcher O'Nei1, Catcher Mills. Pitcher rCoumbe, Trainer Charley Hitte, Pitchers Sam Jones. Al Colla- more, SIats Garrett, Nick Carter, Guy Morton, Ed Klepfer and Stanley Co., veleslie already are on their way to the Crescent City. The main body of players will reach New Orleans the night Of February 29, ready for work on March l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 25.-Two things are all that stand in the way of the Eastern league beginning oper-. ations, after closing the session held here yesterday afternoon and eYenlng at Cooley hotel. These two things are the adoption of a schedule and the. arrival of the date set for opening of the season Every thing else in con- nection with the launching of the Eastern league for 1916 was passed upon practically at yesterdays ses- sion, and the decks are now cleared for action Timothy H. Murnane was chosen president of the Eastern league on the first ballot, aid Daniel O'Neil, well known to all baseball followers throughout the southern end of New England, was elected vice president and secretry.
 The following were present at the meeting representing the ten cities in the league: Worcester, Hiram T. Brewer: Lynn, Eugene B. Crazer, Jo- seph Burns: Lowell, John kernan; Lawrence, J. P. Sullivan; Portland, Hugh Duffy: New London, H. Eugene New Haven, J. T. Collins, c. A. ODon- nell: Hartford, J. H. Clarkin; Spring field, William B. Carey.
 Three names were presented to the meeting Timothy H. Murnane, John DonneaIy of Bowen and ex-Congress- man Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden. On the first ballot Murnane received five votes, DonneI1y received two and Reilly received two. Hartford, Spring field Lynn Portland and New Haven voted for ,Murnane, Lowell and Law renee supported Donnelly, and Bridge port and worcester voted for Reilly. McCann, representing New London, did not vote. That gave Murnane the election and the members quickly moved to make it unanimous, and the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
.HOWIE BAKER ON WAY TO TRAINING
 CAMP OF GIANTS

New York, Feb 25-Jol1n Foster, secretary of the Giants, and Eddie EBrannick, traffic manager, made final Arrangements for the departure of the first detaehment of the Giants for the fnfarIiu camp this morning. Nine play sers. in addition to Branniclx and Mag hskrate McQuade, who will spend his kvacation with the Giants at Marlin, aDoarded the choo-c1oo car at the kPennsy lvania. station at 10 o'clock and thit the trail for the Southern camp Ehe party will go as far West as St. Louis, and will make several stops at AnEermediate points to take on rockies Eand regulars who will leave their home cities instead of coming to New tYork
 Foster yesterday announced that Cffristy Makhewson, 1HcGsraWss veteran spftcher who will attempt to stcome hack, this year. will have charge of the rockies. Those who will be chap Eeroued by Matty are Lew Wendell, Edward l.. Harrison, Cherries F. Bab- lbzngton, 1ferwin Jacobson, J. Kenny, Frank H. Hunter, Howard Baker and NValter Roesinger-
 At Philadelphia the party will pick up Charles Doofn and F. R. Fife In H@ETisbUrg William Mar tin will Join ffhe party, and at Pittsburgh William tH Ritter and Joe Schepher. a young Esennf-pro recommended by Scout Dick tKInseI1a, will get aboard.
 No more additions will be made un- iti1 tho arrival of the advance guard an St Louis where Taylor Farrell, F. M Gc1auck and w. A Cole will report. Ralph Sharman win meet the boys at Memphis. A. J. Shaw. James Thorpe, George l.. Kelly, J. Kramer, Fred Brainard. Emilio Fa1mero and Jose Rodriguez will go to the camp direct from their homes. Palm ero and Rod riguez are now playing ball in Cuba, and they probably will accompany McGraw and Larry Doyle from Ha- ivana-
 Of the New York contingent, Wen sell is the young Harlem catcher, who d..p7ayed quite some ability under the Etutelage of McGraw late last season; Harrison is an outheIder, who for- Fmer1y played in the AtIantIc League; Jacobson was with the Brockton club Of the Federal League. where he dis played great hitting ahility last year
 xenny is former Notre Dame catcher, who is highly regarded by 11cGraw; Sandberg, another backstop lis a local semf-pro ball player, who did excellent work in this city last year; Baker is third baseman, for merly of the Little Rock team, and Kocher is a promising catcher who was purchased from the Toronto club @1 the International League.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
(By wagnerl

Manager Gene McCann of the New London. club has signed Cerago, the little outfieIder. who did so we'll with the Remington-Arrns club last season. .Cerago is a Springfield boy who played in various small leagues in Massachu- setts until he came to this city last year. When McCann was visiting here recently. he was given a. tip on Cerago and decided to grab him. NGcCann also intends to sign a pitcher who did well in the Industrial league last year.
 Dumb Dan Morgan, the New York promoter. arrived in this city today to sign articles for Battling Levinsky to meet Wild Burt Kenny in this city March r The Glover club, a flourish 7 ing organization of young men, will conduct the show The Clovers have a big membership and they expect the event will be success. MatchmaAer Lee of the C1overs is working to get some good boxers for the rest of the card.
 Theepermanent retirement of Leach Cross from the boxing ring was an nounced today by his manager, Sam uel WaMach- His Knockout by Young saylor in Cincinnati is said to have convinced Cross that it was time to quit the ring. For ten years Cross fought the leading Iightweig1lts of the country and it is claimed that he never quit or fought suspected bat tie He is 80 years old
 Tim Murnane, who got Jim O'Rourze's proxy for the San Fran cisco, convention and then sold Uncle Jeems out, was rewarded for his work yesterday when he was elected presi- dent of the Easetrn league. All
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
CERACO OF sREN- ARMS IS
 SIGNED BY NEW LONDON CLUB
Dan Morgan On Hand to Sign I.evinsy for Bout Here
 With Kenny

winter the merger men were talking about a big man for president. Then they turned around and named NIur- nane. whose reign in the New Eng land league was a joke
 Elgin, H., and Santa Monica, Cal, are bidders for, the Vanderbilt Cup race, part of a big auto racing pro- gram to be held from August 12 to August 19. Prizes of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second and $1.0O0 for third will be offered.
 It was announced at the Eastern meeting in Springfield yesterday that Jesse Burkett, the former Worcester manager, &has been signed to manage Lawrence He will get a percentage on all money received for the sale of players
 Bill Powers, the former Hartford and New London pitcher. was in the lobby during the meeting of the Eastern Ieaguers yesterday. Powers will twir15for Wichita in the Western league next season
 Pitcher Hub Purdue, who was for merIy with the Boston Braves, has been given his unconditional release by the St. Louis Nationals. They wanted to send him to the Coast league but he declined to go. Purdue was the victim of hard luck during his stay in the majors. He was trad ed by. the Braves in the beginning of 1914 when he thought he would be kept so as to share in the worlds series money the Braves grabbed.
 Ed Reu1bach. the former Cub pitch CT, was sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday He jumped to the Feder- a1s last season and had a good year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25

season of stolen bases is s7 He has never stolen fewer than 20 bases in a season, and only twice has he batted under the 1900 rnark=ehe last two years-b1zt his mark last year was better than the previous year by 9 points.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-25
Mitchell and A1vord
 Win Ozanam Match


 Last evening at the ozanum club Frederick skane defeated carroIl-Le- hayney by 25-16 skane's run of 2 and 8 was a feature for the Class B Boys In the second game played, Mitchell Alvord defeated Cassidy Mccarthy by 25-2o. Mitchens star playing with a run of 8 balls won the game.
 Kansas grain dealers and growers, estimated that the probable wheat yield has been reduced Z5,oOO, 600 bushels by the coating of ice on the ground.
 King NichoIas of Montenegro, who holds the rank of Russian field mar sha1, was offered the command of a Russian army corps by Car Nicholas.
 Mrs. Eva Yorke, aged e5. of Bren= ford. was killed by a Pennsylva.nfa. train near the state insane asylum at Farmhurst, Md, from where she had escaped