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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
HUNrNfEL IN DEMAND.


Although John Humme1. the old
Holyoxe baseball headliner, has been
mentioned as manager of the Spring
field club, he may accept an offer from
Wilkes Barre of the New York State
league. The veteran us holding off,
however, until he sees whether he can
land a job in the International league
as manager. =
Humme1, who recently completed
10 years of service with the Brooklyn
Nationals, received formal notice of
his unconditional release yesterday.
He is making his home in Sprin gfie1d.
Since Mondays meeting of the New
England league it has leaked out that
the gathering was even stormier than
at first reported Half the magnates
in attendance wanted to organize and
go ahead with their old league but
were talked out of the idea by the
faction which wants to grab the East
ern association cities. Although Louis
Pieper assured the magnates that the
New England league was out of debt
it is said that large sums still remain
unpaid.
SchmeIke, the big forward of the
New Y ork Nationals, is known as ''the
Nut by his fellow basketball players
He is always dancing a jig or per-
forming some eccentric feat to amuse
the folks.
The Newark, N. J., five, composed
of Interstate eague players, will play
the Blue Ribbons here next TUESDAY,
Bruggy, thief ormer Boston National
catcher, will be with Newark.
Percy Haughton gets a new job
every day. The president of the Bos-
ton Braves and head coach of the
Harvard football team will soon be-
come head of az Boston sporting goods
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
ANNIVERSARIES
OF RING BATTLES

1913-Ted Lewis knocked out Paul
Til in 18th round at London. Til. a
F'renchman, had fought several draws
with Georges Carpenter and had de-
feated Ledoux and other good French
men, and this was the first time he
had ever been stopped. Lewis, whose
real name is -Gershon Mendeloff, was
then a featherweight, but he has since
graduated into the lightweight division
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Army Navy Football
Game in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Feb. 2-The Army
and Navy football game will be played
on Franklin Field on Saturday, Nov.
25, the date that Yale and Harvard
ameet in New Haven, according to
report made pubic here today. 1t is
said that the navy will again insist
that this years game be played here
under the agreement between the
academies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
FANCY SHOOTING
FEATURES BATTLE
WON BY RIBBONS
(By w agner.)


Although the New York Nationals
did not round out the evening with
victory they gave the greatest display
of circus shots ever seen in this city
when they went into action against
the Ribbons at Colonial hall last night.
Tosses from the middle of the floor
were nothing to them and Schmelke
actually threw one from the shadow
of the other basket.
Ruckert, the lively center, was the
chief offender. Three of his five goals
were of the lengthy variety while
Snaythe, the red haired forward hurled
one from the other side of center. The
Nationals are not SO much in passing
but at fancy shooting they are Won
ders.
They gave the Ribbons such a bitter
argument that the score was tied
within a few minutes of the finish and
Manager Leavy sent Joe Dreyfuss in
to replace Jimmy Clinton. After that
the tide turned and the Ribbons were
able to get the decision by 80 to "a.
sehme1ke, who is the Benny Kauff
of basketball, did some great floor
work although he was not very ac-
curate in foul tossing. The guards,
Drummer and Riply, also did well. 1t.
was the best game the Ribbons have
played in over a, month. George Smith
was in particularly fine fettle. The
netting. Beckman continued his re-
cent burst Of speed by caging four
from the floor and five from the foul
line.
Although Roxey Roach was up
against the giant Schmelke he gave a
good account of himself Dreyfuss
made che basket in the brief time he
was in the game. Leonard, who has
been off form lately, came through
with four goals. Swenson was unable
to be present and this made Roach's
entry into the pastime necessary.
The first half closed with the Rib
bons leading by % to % and their lead
in the second half was seldom more
than one or two points. The lineup:
RIBBONS. NATIONALS
Clinton, Leonard SchmeIke
Beckman Smythe
L.F.
Leonard, Dreyfuss Drummer
RG
Roach, Ripley
| L. G.
| Goals, Beckman T. Clinton I, Smith
6, Leonard 4, Roach, 1, Dreyfuss L,
schrnellxe 4, Smythe 2, Ruckert 5,
Drummer 2. Ripley 2. Goals from foul
line, Beckman 8, schmelke 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

Use LYFoRD BROTHERS Buy
" UNION LABEL PANTS b
q East Side and Wess End Z
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

L. G.
Goals, Beclzman 4, Clinton 1, Smith
g, Leonard 4, Roach, 1, Dreyfuss 1.
schme1lxe 4, Smythe 2, Rucl<ert 5,
Drummer 2, Ripley 2. Goals from foul
line, Beckman 5, Schme1ke f.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
Court Official
Will Be Brought
Before Tribunal

A prominent official in the Sumter
county courthouse will be hailed be-
fore the personary court of the local
bar at its session called for Saturday
morning. The specific charge is lar
Cny from his own child, which in nice
language is taking his own childs hat
and wearing it to the city-and even
iuto the innermost recesses of the hon
orable seat of justice Of Sumter
county.
He appeared wearing the hat-piece
of this son-and even so, his child
vas made to go to school without a
hat.
Such conduct on the part of officials
will receive official cognizance, and
the court will, no doubt, adjudge him
guilty-and place the usual fine of
smokes for the entire bar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
BRITISH BOAT IS
MISSING WI 7 /
For LIFE

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Grave anxiety
is felt here for the safety of the British
steamer Appam. The Appam has on
board hundred and sixty-six passen-
gers. besides it's crew of "a sailors.
Many of the passengers are women and
children. Several are members of
prominent English official families.
The vessel left Dakar, French Sene-
gal, west Africa, clearing for Plym-
oUth. The route taken by the Ap-
pam is not stated, but is believed TO
have been via Suez. The vessel flew
the British flag at its stern when last
observed. Four days out of Dakar
wireless communication with the Ap-
pam was interrupted, and nothing has
since been heard from the ship. None
Of the passengers or crew have been
reported as reaching port anywhere.
This indicates the Appam is still
aaoat, though it is believed here the
ship has been badly crippled. A sub
marine attack is feared.
A Hull dispatch to Lloyd's agency
here sheds some light on the fate of
the Appam. This dispatch says the
British steamer Tregantle reports
passing a life5oat at sea January 10th.
The lifeboat was not hailed, but Off
GERS, by the aid of glasses deciphered
the name "Appam" on its stern. The
frail craft was, apparently, not over.
crowded At the time the captain of
the Tregantle though little of the oc:
currence. No IS. O. S." calls were
heard by ships cruising in the vicinity
where the liftboat was sighted. Sew
etdl Olner StedAeiS lIon WEST African
ports are reports overdue today. A
number of torpedo boats have been dis
patched in that direction to look for
submarines.
Among passengers aboard the APP
pam are number of British colonial
officials. Papers of great political i'm
portance are believed to have been in
possession of these officials. Great
est anxiety is entertained for their
safety. The number of foreigners on
board the Appam is unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
YEGGMAN IS HELD
BY THE OFFICERS

Conductor H. E. Hurley. OF the Sea,
board Air Line railway, is due the
credit for arresting hobo, John Glib
sen, who has been identified as a yegg-
man and general bad character.
The following article from the Ma
cen News tells of his detention by the
federal courts.
Deputy Marshal Frank Riley has
just returned from Albany, where he
carried the yeggman, James Wilson,
from Abbeville for a preliminary
hearing. The marshal recognized
him as John Gibson, who was found
guilty here about four years ago fol
breaking into a postoffice, and who
served four years in the Atlanta pen.
itentiary for the offense.
Wilson admitted his identity ant
asked to waive preliminary hearing
ard stated that he was guilty Of
breaking a postoffice safe in Cor.
,inth, KY, where he secured some
five hundred dollars in stamps ant
cash.
He was taken from the blind bag.
gage of the Seaboard Air Line train
several days ago, heavily armed, and
slspicion was aroused by the fact
that he had a large quantity ol
stamps with him.
He was easily identified, having
only one eye and one hand"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
Report From London.

LONDON, Jan. 28-Operations which
may have important bearing on the
Balkan situation are taking place to-
day. These movements are occurring
in Albania. The situation there re-
mains somewhat clouded Conflicting
reports make it impossible to definite
iy forecast the result of troop move
ments there
1t appears, however, that the Aus
trians and Bulgarians have commenc-
ed operating jointly. Their operations
seem designed to complete conquest OF
Albania, while little opposition is be-
ing offered by Entente forces. The Aus
trians appear determined to occupy
the whole of the east Adriatic coast
The Bulgarian invasion seems direct
ed toward the extreme southern en-
Strance Of the Adriatic, where clash
with Greek forces may occur.
The Entente nations seem to be
placing full reliance in Essad Pasha
Pasha's army is composed of hardy
veterans, but is said to be poorly
equipped. 1t numbers in the neigh
(Cnntinuad m papn a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
LOUIS D. BRANDEIS IS NAMED IN
SUPREME COURT BENCH BY WILSON
YOUNG ME- \ HELD
CHARGE

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 2S.-Five young
men were arrested here today by po-
lice authorities, and are being held on
charges of highway robbery, in cons
nection with the looting of the Wash
irgton Park National bank yesterday.
Evidence against the suspects, the
police assert, is strong. All of the
prisoners have declined to talk con-
cerning their arrest. The men deny
being concerned in the robbery. but
beyond this, have nothing to say.
The three men were arrested to-
gether in a rooming house here. De-
tectives had previously trailed the au-
tomobile in which they escaped to
tie neighborhood The men were kept
under surveillance several hours be-
fore being arrested. Only a few dol
lars were found on their persons when
searched at the station.
A strong link in the chain of evil
dence woven around the prisoners con-
sists in recovering the money alleged
t. have been stolen from the bank A
package containing approximately fif-
teen thousand dollars, in silver and
bills, was picked up by detective on
the sidewalk beneath the room where
the men taken into custody were ar
rested. The package is believed to
have been deliberatly thrown out of
the window by the suspects them
selves. This action was taken, it is
alleged, when the robbers realized
the house was surrounded by detec-
tives and escape was impossible. They
are said to have done this in an effort
to destroy discriminating evidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
British Casualties 549.467.

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Premier Asquith
today announced that Britist casual
ties is all fields of action to January
9th. These have now reached the
enormous total of 46,467. Twenty-four
thousand, one hundred and twenty
two officers are included in the num-
ber British losses at the Dardan-
elles, in Mesopotamia, Macedonia and
Africa are included. Casualties in
clude OF only killed, but wounded and
missing as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
MISSION BEGINS ON
MONDAY, JAN 3|ST

At the general convention of 1913 OF
the Episcopal church, the following
resolution was adopted:
Whereas, Our age calls in no un-
certain way, for a revival of the
prophetic ministry, and a re-emphasis
upon the certain and unchanging
words of eternal truth that pertain to
salvation; and,
Whereas, a new accent needs to be
placed on the essential solidarity, as
we'll as the broad catholicity of a
church that witnesses to and seeks to
promote faith and order; therefore,
be it,
Resolved, the House of Bishops
concurring, that this church in general
convention assembled, registers its de-
sire and will to undertake a preaching
mission of nationwide proportions,
that in its scope shall be inclusive
C the church-at-larg and whose sole
purpose and aim shall be the saliva
ton Of men through Him whose name
is above every name
1t is in accordance with this resolu-
tion that the mission will be held next
week in Calvary church. The mission
will begin Monday, January 81, and
will last through Sunday, February s,
and will be conducted by the Rev. Ran
dolph R. Claiborne, rector of st. James
church, Marietta, Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
PRESIDENT ADMITS
VIEWS CHANGED ON
MORE PREP AREDNESS

lay bare the condition of the United
States defenses at the beginning Cf
the European war. During last night s
talk he carefully avoided references
that might be regarded as unfriendly
TO belligerent nations. The first of
his speeches to be delivered on this
tour is scheduled for tonight, at Pitts
burg, Pa.
Wilson Alarmed For Future.
During his stay in New York, the
president delivered a talk before sew
en- hundred clergymen of various de-
nominations and members of the New
York Motion Picture Board of Trade.
His subject was again Preparedness" "
His remarks on this occasion were
brief, but pointed. He minced no
words in handling his subject. Il can
not tell what the International rela-
tions of this country will be tomor-
row." he told his hearers. 81 use the
word literally" the president contin-
ued, "and | would not dare keep 81
lent and let the country suppose to
morrow these relations will continue
as bright as today" His audience
included both democrats and republi-
cans, and the presidents remarks
elected undivided enthusiasm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28

FATHER OF Al WEEDS y
FOURTH TINE AT 81.

y SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. 28.- =
= w. B. Davis, "a years old and the =
= springhtly father of Al children, ?
= has taken his fourth bride, Mrs. =
= Mary Bacon, SO years old. +
y Twenty-Five of Davis children, >
: 100 grandchildren and a fair =
= sprinkling of great grandchild- =
= rem witnessed the ceremony at =
\ the brides home near Cabool, =
? Mo. =
y Davis has 33 living children,
= 1872 living grandchildren, and so
. many great grandchildren that "
- the exact figures on them have 4
never been officially compiled for =
4 publication.
L 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
'U-kN O-U s 400
SUNDAY" IS SLOGAN

"U-Kno-Us 400 Sunday" is the slo-
gan that T. F. Gatewood, superintend-
ent of the First Baptist church Sunday
school has adopted for Sunday next.
This school has grown from a little
over 100 scholars year ago, until on
last Sunday it only needed TO have 10
scholars more to reach the 400 mark.
The school promised to get the 10
and make the "4OO' for this coming
Sunday, and they are going to do it.
thermometer will be erected in the
Sunday school on next Sunday morn
irg, and as the school grows, the
marker will rise and show how the
fever heat of enthusiasm is running
riot, in their effort to build up one of
the best Sunday schools in the state
An excellent program of music will
be rendered by the big orchestra on
Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
WILSON HITS TRAIL TO VISIT
MIDDLE WESTERN STATES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2S.--
President Wilson reached Washington
at 7:15 O'Clock this morning and went
to the White House. He
will spend the day here, and tonight
departs for the widdle western states.
He will deliver a number of addresses
on preparedness before his return.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
HObOeS
Arrested Here
In One Week

Eleven hoboes, all white and thor
Cughly characteristic of that class of
tourists who sojourn in the tropical
section of America during the winter
season, have been arrested by the city
police during the past week.
Five were hauled off of one tram
passing through Americus, while 9TH
ers were arrested as they tripped
through the city in pairs.
They are held for short time and
then given their liberty with a short
command to beat it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
REQU!S|T|0N FOR
MAN IN ALABAMA

Solicitor General j. R. Williams, OF
the southwestern circuit, has for
warded a requisition to Governor Har-
ris requesting the Governor Of Ala
bama to permit the return of d. j..
Baker to Stewart county for trial ona
charge of robbery.
No trouble is expected in securing
the return of the man and he will be
tried at the next term of Stewart Su-
perior Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28

The announcement of Mr.. Brandeis'
appointment came as a great surprise
when it was announced exclusively
through the Times Recorder.
The name of Justice Andrew j. Cobb.
of Athens, Ca, a brother of Captain
John A. Cobb, of Americus, had been
presented to the president for consid-
Grafton.
The Americas bar endorsed the ap-
pointment of Alex c. King, an Allan.
ia attorney, and the name of Judge
Horace M. Holden, of Athens, had been
mentioned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
SAYS We DON'T
KNOW WHATS NEXT
Without Mixing
Words Stands
For Plans to
Prepare

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-President
Wilson, who came to New York ear
" yesterday to deliver an address be-
for the Railway Business association.
returned to Washington this morning.
The associations annual dinner was
held last night. The president was
the chief speaker Distinguished bust
ness men from all portions of the
United States attended.
The president told his hearers the
United States must prepare. Such
is the need for preparation, the presi-
dent urged upon his hearers that de-
lay should not be tolerated. The Unit
ed States, he said, must be ready for
that time when international relations
may not be so bright as they are to-
day. The Mexican situation was re-
ferred to only briefly. The European
situation, it was evident, occupies the
center of interest for Mr.. Wilson and
his cabinet.
Discarded Prepared, Speech.
The president had prepared an ad-
dress to be delivered before the as
sociation, but at the last moment de-
termined to abandon this plan. He
spoke eXtemporaneously, occasionally
referring to notes when quoting fig
ures. His talk is described today as
a masterful effort. Those attending
the dinner were visibly impressed with
his earnestness. The paramount is
sue before the country today, the pres
ident declared, is preparedness. He
urged this fact repeatedly during his
address.
Wants 100000 Reserve Army.
The president, during his address,
called upon Americans to insist upon
the creation and maintenance of an
adequate military reserve. This, in
his opinion, should consist of not less
than 100000 men. He said that exist
ing conditions throughout the world
make it necessary for the United States
to increase its military preparations
Deploring militarism as a fixed policy,
Mr.. Wilson asserted vehemently that
great and growing nation such as the
United States owes to itself certain
Guties. One of these duties is the or
ganization and training of an adequate
citizen soldiery, such as may be neces-
sary to defend the nation in times Of
Ganger.
keynote of Campaign.
Newspapers here, commenting on
the presidents speech, refer to his
utterance last night as sounding the
keynote of the preparedness cam
paign. This campaign will carry the
president into the middle western
states. 1t is expected to stir up senti-
ment favorable to a larger army and
navy. Mr.. Wilson has determined to
speak plainly during his tour, and will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
THE FIRST JEW To
BE ON HIGH COURT
Three Georgians
Had Been Men
toned for Place

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2S.-
Louis D. Brandeis, of Boston, has been
selected as the successor to Justice
Joseph Rucker Lamar, on the supreme
court bench of the United States. Pres
ident Wilson has sent the nomination
to the senate.
Surprise is everywhere, as Mr.. Bran
deis was never mentioned as a candi-
date. He is the first Jew to sit on the
supreme court bench, and has been in
public life during much of the last
three years in legal ways and in Soc
icl betterment movements.
Mr.. Brandeis was born and educated
in Louisville, Ky. He is sixty years
old, and attended Harvard university.
He began the practice of law in 1878.
Six years ago Mr.. Brandeis was
Ocounsel for the opponents of Secretary
of the Interior Ballinger in the Ballin-
ger-Pinchot congressional investiga-
tiCn.
Mr.. Brandeis also represented the
shippers in the general rate case. He
vas also foremost in demanding an in
vestigation of the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford railroad. He is con-
sidered an authority on many sub
eCts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
Scholarly Justice.

Louis Dembitz Brandeis was born
November 10, 1856, and was educated
in the Louisville, Kentucky, public and
high schools. He attended Amen
Realschule, at Dresden, Germany, in
1875; received the degree of Bach
elor of Laws, at Harvard in 1877, and
had the honorary degree of Master of
Arts conferred on him by Harvard in
1891.
He married Miss Alice Goldmark, of
New York, on March %, 1891. Justice
Brandeis was admitted to the bar in
1S7S and his firm name was Warren
and Brandeis. Since 1897 he has been
g member of the law firm of Brandeis,
Dunbar and Nutter.
Mr.. Brandeis is an honorary mem
Der of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity.
al Harvard, and member of the Un-
ion, City and Exchange clubs at Bos-
ton. He is a mamber of the Harvard
club, of New York, and the Dedham
club, of Massachusetts,.
The new justice has written arti-
cles on public franchises in Massachu-
Getts; life insurance; wage-earner's
life insurance; the scientific manage
ment of labor problems and trusts, and
is a prominent contributor to legal re-
views.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28

Ire Times-RecO1der is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
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