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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
.CURLEY SAYS ne !
DIDN'T CHEAT ON
BIDS FOR BIG BOUT

New York, Jan. 24-Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien, Jack skellyl. Jimmy
! Johnston, in addition to the hundred
or more others who have made offers
or contemplate making them for the
| bout between Frank Moran and Jess
Willard-cease firing! Jack Curley
part manager of Willard, was around
last night, and he gave US more OF
less of an earfu1 leading up to the
fact that he had the champion signed
for a bout and that he and nobody
else was going to run it.
1.-THE syndicate Harry Pollok and
represent will run the bout zzeSc1, out
doors. We may stage it at Washing
ton park, but there is a hitch in the
proceedings there. We are not go
ing to sell out to anybody. All Of
fers are superduous and a waste OF
time. ~s-.
E.ssince Moran has talked so loudly
about his loyalty to Richard. neither
Pollok nor myself has made the least
effort to reach him. We will help him
keep his word. and we will not make
him any offer now until, he comes
around and tells US he is ready.
ct am ready and willing at any time
to go before anybody and prove every
word that I am saying.
81 started after Moran imme-
diateIy after the first Cohey bout and
offered him $1,000 to box Willard.
L tried to show him that he should
take the Willard match then.
'.2. I always stood ready to pay
Willard $4,000 as his share, 50 Rick
ard nor any one else is original in that
offer.
50. The first I heard of Richard,
McCracken and We1lnan going after
the match was January 10, about 8
p. m.
'.Here is what happened. About 5
o'clock a friend called me- up, and
asked me to meet him about 8;45 p.
m He said Richard wanted to speak
Masterson, Richard. McCracken, Jim
my Johnston and WelInnan there. My
friend asked me whether Willard was
going to box. I answered he would
whenever there was a match and
when he got his price.
.tHe said: Can Richard talk to
you?' 1 answered, Certainly; any
body can talk to me-
Richard said: What is his price
for an indoor match in March-to be
exact, March 3?''
I said: Thirty thousand dollars"
McCracken replied; That's lot
of money for 10 rounds to, no decis-
ion"
st will stop your argument right
here 1 said. tsT am ready to pay
him that amount and don't see why
he should take less from any one
else. Willard paid $4,000 to john
son for a chance at the title, and 1
don't see why he should not get $780,
900. I am in the market myself to
handle the match, but am not in
position to handle it in March. If
Jess is willing to go on your date
will willingly step aside for you.''
t"They agreed to the price, and 1
agreed to wire Jones' Next after
noon I received an answer from Jones
saying that the date was too early
Regarding my trip west, did not go
as Mr.. Richards or anybody else's
My plan to, go west
was made several days before saw
Richard and had nothing to do with
the match
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

physically, and like all big men, his
scope is SO wide that his influence
soon would be far reaching.
Last November, when Yale foot
ball was stepped in Stygian gloom and
Tom Shevlin responded to the last
call he could ever hear from Yale,
fitzpatrick was among the eight or
ten other coaches who also went back
to do what was possible to save a dis
tressing season from hopeless failure
He and Howard Jones took charge
of the ends and in the short space of
seven or eight working days did won
ders in bringing about some improve
ments.
This is mentioned. to show that his
usefulness would not be confined
necessarily to directing the broad
policies, or in any case to show that
his intimate acquaintance with the
practical side of coaching would aid
largely in forming and carrying out
tn ose broader policies. To be a real
leader it is necessary to know and
appreciate what it means to be in
the ranks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
HANDED OUT
BY WAGNER

he was attending the university. The
university officials said if Richie
wanted to enter Harvard he would
have to abandon the prize ring.
Yale's chances of capturing the
hockey championship are pretty Slim
The Harvard team practically clinched
the title last Saturday night by beating
Princeton to o in an overtime game.
The contest was played in New York
and was witnessed by a large crowd
Johnny Dundee was given the de-
ciston over Soaken Yoakum in a 20
round fight in Denver last Saturday
night. Soakem Yoakun1. That's a
name for a fighter.
Jack Moakley, the Cornell trainer
has signed a contract for 10 years
Moal<ley went to Cornell II years ago
and under his direction the Ithacans
have won six intercollegiate track
championships and 4 4 cross country
meets. +
There are many former big Ieaguers
looking for jobs as managers in the
International league. Harry McCor-
mick, the old time Giant; Joe Birrn-
ingham, former Cleveland leader;
Heinie Wagner. recently canned by
the Red Sox, and John HummeI the
old Holyoke star just let out by Brook
Ign, are among the number.
The big bout in New York this week
will be the Willie Ritchie-Ted Lewis
scrap. They will get together in
Madison. Square Garden Friday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
- 4@9 LATEST TTDINGs FROM SCOTLAND
JERSEY CITY WILL
TAKE ON RIBBONS
TOMORROW NIGHT

The Blue Ribbon basketball players
will have a, chance to square them
selves with the fans tomorrow night
by chalking up a victory over the Jer-
sey City five of the Interstate league.
The Shelters are making a great
showing in the Interstate race and IN
less the Ribbons display improvement
they will take another trimming.
Chief Muller, one of the leading
shooters in the country, is with the
Jerseyites. He has never lived up to
his reputation when appearing here
probably because he was guarded
closely by Walter SwensOn. These
two had a couple Of lively scraps in
their last meeting. Wright, Biggane,
Reich and Harvey are also with Jer-
sey City. The Athletics and Regents
will meet in the preliminary and there
will be the usual dancing. The line
up:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Indoor Tennis Court
For Y. M. G.. A. Members

The Young Mems Christian associa-
tions opens up an indoor tennis court
for lovers Of this splendid game. The
idea Of playing tennis indoors is ire
mendous1y on the increase, a large
number of armories all over the coun-
try giving the use of their floors for
this purpose. Already an enthusiastic
bunch has joined and the club can
accommodate a few more players.
Probably before the close of~the in
door season, a tournament will be held
to develop the indoor city champion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Hxmna Id $500 . Yard.

A musical composer once said to Mr.
Sankey with more frankness than
courtesy that he could write such
tunes as those of the Gospel Hymn
Book by the yard If he were willing
to come down to it. well. sir, all L
have to say is that am willing to pay
$500 a yard either to you or to any
body else for all the tunes you can
bring me like those in our Gospel
Hymn Book"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
MRS. Haste's Death
From Natural Causes

Medical Examiner S. M Garnclz
says natural causes brought about the
death of Mrs. Carrie L. Haste of TIE
Kossuth street. She was found dead
in her home. at 8 o'clock SATURDAY.
night. Her body was on the floor of
the kitchen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
MOOSE LODGE GROWS.

The Loyal Order of Moose held one
of the largest limitations ever held by
a fraternal organization in this CITY.
The. meeting yesterday was so large
that the ordinary lodge rooms had to
be abandoned and Colonial hall was
hired for the purpose. The mum Der
taken into the organization totaIIed
702, which brings the membership to
$500. Supreme officers of the order
were present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
BRIDGEPORT CITY
DEFEATS BROOKLYN

The Bridgeport city soccer players
broke into the third round of the
American cup competition when they
beat Brooklyn yesterday at NewfieId
s park by to 1. Brooklyn was the
first to score after 30 minutes of play
but Bridgeport got going in the second
half and went ahead Waite and Hep
pinstalI starred for the locals BY
reason of their victory the locals won
the right to meet the Babcoek & Will
cox team of Jersey City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Consolidation Plan
For Grace and First
M. z. Churches Beaten

At q meeting Of the Grace M. E..
church parishioners last night, a prop
osition to consolidate theirs and the
First NJ. E. church and build a church
in the West End was discussed. 1t
was defeated by a great majority
Rev. E. f. Weise, pastor of Grace
church, said the vote was practically
Unanimous
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
William E. Burnham
Succeeds Williams
On City Tax Board

William e. Durham. member of the
library board, has been appointed by
the mayor to succeed Jarvis williams,
Jr., who resigned from the board of
apportionnent.
Mr. Durham was appointed as a
Republican but during the last cam
paign he was assubscriber to the Gang
paign fund of the Citizens party and
interested in the success of the candi-
dates on that ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
B. II. S. Basketball
Teams Win 2 Games

The B. H. S. basketball players Won
two victories at Colonial hall Saturday
afternoon. The boys beat the Manga
tuck High school youngsters by 80
to "a, Pious and Marshall exceIIing
for the locals. The local girls team
won from the Ansonia High school
nnaidens 26 to in one-sided contest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
DAUGHTER is BORN
b TO MRS M. NANE.

Policeman Martin J. Kane today is
the father of a baby girl born to his
wife yesterday. Before her marriage
Mrs Kane was Miss Gertrude Too
hey. They live at 3S7 South avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
The EXPLANATION.

''Dr. Curem is going every day from
bad to worse.''
Hasn't taken to drink. has he?''
"Oh. no; merely visiting his pa
nts.''-Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Not Saverad Quite.

"He told me that the bullet had sew
cred his vocal cords"
But how COULD he talk?''
''oh. he spoke brokenly. to be sure"
Buffalo Express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Illustration.

''That girl ahead of us reminds me
of a flower, but can't recall just.
what one"
"oh, look! She's just tripped pm a
banana peelr'
Now l know. She's lady slipper
Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24
Congratulations.

what a beautiful woman
I'm glad YOU think so. That Is my
wife,
81 congratulate you. old man. IT
must be a pleasure to lose every argu-
ment to a woman like that-'-Detro1S
Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

The Connecticut Cornell society
were honored at the fourth annual
banquet last night by President Schur-
man. head of the university. He tod
of the rapidly improving conditions
at the college.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

Bank drafts of an estimated value
of $4,000 were taken from a mail
pouch in a local railway station at
Newton, Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

The danger Of pride is that it shuts
the door to real greatness coming m
Frederick Lynch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS,
JOHN RICK " SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

Sc LYFORD BROTHERS BUY
II UNION LABEL PANTS b
E East Side and Wess End z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-24

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a WORD.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Advancing on a front of seven miles in the mist and darkness this morning at an early hour, the British Droke further breach in the German de- fense lines and penetrated one mile ahead holding every position taken.
 At one point this includes the for tifed positions of Beumont and St. Pierre Sur A1cre where two thou sand prisoners were taken by the victorious British. Severe fighting continues before Beaucourt-sur- Ancre with the British continuing their gains.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

The Germans were apparently sur prised for especially at Beaumont there was comparatively little resist ance and the British losses were practically nil. At St. Pierre where the full force of the German defense was encountered, the surprise attack was still more in evidence, and the machine guns were handled with in- effectiveness, also contributing to the very small losses which were ln- cured.
 This is the biggest individual days advance since the offensive was re- sumed on the west.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

soldiers wounded ashore. The ma iority of the German vessels were sunk by remarkably accurate fire from the Russian ships and shore batteries. The number of warships and 36 knot torpedo destroyers which took part is unknown. The Germans were forced to retire after mourning heavy losses and fog pre- vented any successful pursuit.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
VOTE FOR WIckERSHAM
 IS DIMINISHING FOURTH

FAIRBANKS, Nov. 13.-The vote for delegate in this division accord ing to compilations by Morrisey for the News Miner show that Sulzer is now leading in the Division. The vote today is Wickersham 1512, Sulzer 1929. All divisions according to these figures also show that Sul-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
GERMANS SUFFER DISASTER
 SAY RUSSIANS IN REPORT

their raid on the Gulf of Finland ex- cept to deny the Russian reports of German losses. This is taken by the Mail to show that the Germans in- cured severe losses. otherwise the attack would have been officially re- ported.
 The Russian report may be eXage- rated.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

ger total is 6,027, Wickersham 5S76, giving Sulzer a plurality of 151. One estimate says that Sulzer will be elected by 229 to 250 votes. No one predicts the election of Wickersham as possible owing to the big lead Sulzer has upon him with favorable precincts to come in.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
DEUTSCHLAND READY
 k0ENlG WITHOUT FEAR

NEW LONDON, Nov. 12.-The Deutschland was ready for sea to- day. Captain Koenig says that he is very confident of a successful trip and has no doubt as to his ability to elude the enemy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
BRITISH DRIVE MILE AHEAD
 FIGHTING DURING MORNING

BERLIN, Nov. 13.-The British capture of Beaumont and St. Pierre and heavy attacks upon Beaucourt are admitted this afternoon without
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
WE CAN DO IT.

For first class work ana prom Pa delivery ph me Main 1S1 and the Peoples Steam Laundry wM e U and get your laundry.
 w. J. WILLIAMSON Prop.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

on these U liners the safer and more confident one feels. He said that is the common experience fo practi- cally all the sailors in U boats. At first they may feel uneasy, but after a while they become reconciled to the situation.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

PETROGRAD, Nov. 13.-The Rus sian Minister of Marine announces that on Friday last a powerful Gera- man fleet bombarded the Russian positions on the Gulf of Finland. Seven women were killed and four
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

any comment.
 PARIS, Nov. 13.-The British are still fighting before the German lines.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

PETROGRAD, Nov. 13.-It is an- nounced that the majority of the ships which attacked in the Gulf of Finland were sunk.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

BERLIN, Nov. 13.-The German Admiralty denies any losses were incurred in the attack upon the Gulf of Finland by the German warships and, destroyers. A few ships were hit but the damage was inconsider- able.
 LONDON, Nov. 13.-It is con- mented upon that the German Ad- miralty has made no reference to
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14
CITY BATH HOUSE.

Moonlight Spring Water. (Bol. ing Hot).
 M. o. SOLBERG.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-14

Let us estimate on your Job Work
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George F. Lotus Dead.

George F. LOTUS, who has been for
many years connected with several
farmers movements to secure better
prices for their products and lower
freight rates, and more recently was
sales manager of the Equity Co-opera-
tive Grain exchange, died at his home
in Minneapolis Sunday evening. He
had been afflicted with cancer for
more than a year and had been treated
by the most eminent specialists in
the United States; he made brave
fight for life, but there was no help
for him. He was only 43 years of age
at the time of his death. Mr.. LOTUS
was an agitator and born fighter and
inclined to be somewhat radical in his
views. He had many friends who will
sincerely regret his death.
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NOTES..

Numerous fans attended, and each
one enjoyed the contest immensely.
"Kaiser' Manke feels as big as q
small boy in his first pair Of trousers
81 told you so,' could be heard or
every street corner the first of the
week.
DR.. L. B. Mallette umpired, and de.
served to get by without a "kick.'
He did splendidly.
A collection was taken which netted
$3.50. The expenses we're one dollar
and the balance was turned over to
the first team ~.
H. Milbraith pitched the last inning
for the leans and only three men
faced him. Had he gone in the pre-
vious inning the leans doubtless would
have won.
/ Don Sausser in center field gathered
in hot drive off the bat of Staples
and had "Pongo" Olson been in at
tendance he doubtless would have
signed him up then and there.
Some oldtimers were seen in action
including dad" Hill and Geo.
Staples. Numerous of those in attend
ance had seen them in their prime
and those who had not easily recog-
nized that they were former stars.
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The Eats" Win

'Kaiser" Manke, followed by per-
spring squad Of bulky villagers, APP
peared at the fair grounds Sunday
with a smile, horse shoe and a rab-
bits foot, prepared to annihilate his
more favored lean neighbors on the
base ball diamond. The horseshoe and
rabbits foot did the business, so the
heavyweights won despite the fact
that their supple and agile opponents
outplayed them in every department
of the national pastime. The final
count was 9 to 5.
H. Galley was on the mound for the
winners and while ne was supposed
to be barred, being a member of the
regulars, the lean management with
characteristic generosity allowed their
opponents to use him. j. Nee was at
the receiving station. For the leans
N. Peterson and H. Milbraith were on
the hilltop, while Borchard and Lind
berg gathered them in behind the bat.
Both sides were blanked in the first
round, and the corpulent FASTENERS
were also retired scoreless in the Sec
ond. The thin boys broke into the run
column in their half, however, when
Borchard slapped the old apple on the
nose for steaming double and count
ed later. Again were the lumpish per-
formers BANKED in the third, while
Schmidt counted for the leans, and
the score stood to 0. The hitherto
alright lean defense crumbled in the
fourth with the result that C. Olsen,
Geo. Staples and R. A. Wood travelled
the paths the entire distance, and the
flats" were in the lead. Their joy
was lived, however, as the leans
came right back in their half, and
hammered the horsehide for three
runs also. The fifth stanza saw some
real base ball, and both sides were
blanked. But the sixth-it was heart
breaking. Six Of the rotund perform
ers-Harding, Manke, Galley, Staples
and Blair pulled and sweated as they
hustled from one base to another and
finally reached home. They had the
sympathy Of all, including their oppo-
nents. The leans went down in one,
two, three order in their half, and
both sides were blanked in the seventh
which ended the game.
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RESULTS ON The DIAMOND
National LEAGUE.

Standing of the CIubs-Brooklyn,
800; Boston, .556; Philadelphia, 554 !;
New York, 513; Chicago, .4S1; Pitts
burg, ATS; St. Louis, .47O; Cincinnati,
.410
Brooklyn 4, Chicago 4.
Cincinnati 6, Boston 4.
st. Louis 5, New York 2.
American League.
Standing of the Ciubs-New York,
.573; Boston, .568; Cleveland, .554;
Chicago, $50; Washington, .531; De-
troit, $50; St. Louis, .439; Philadel-
phia, .237.
Chicago 3, 9; Philadelphia 2, 2.
Detroit 4, New York 0.
Boston 4, St. Louis 3.
Washington 3 Cleveland 2.
American Association.
Standing of the Clubs-Kansas City,
$50; Indianapolis, .553; Louisville,
SAT; Toledo, $40; St. Paul, 513; Min
neapolis, SIP; Columbus, .412; Mil
waukee, 1850.
Columbus 8, st. Paul 8.
Toledo 10, Minneapolis 0.
Louisville 4: Milwaukee 8.
. Kansas City 5, indianapolis 0.
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THREE CORNERS.

Mrs. Jessie Stoves and daughter and
Mrs. A. Hamilton visited at Nelson
Kings Sunday afternoon.
Mildred Newton is visiting at Matt
sons this week.
Roy and Bonnie Nelson visited in
Princeton over Sunday.
Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Chinner and
Laura King visited at Nelson Kings
Sunday evening.
A birthday party was given on Ed
Lambert Sunday. Everybody reports
a fine time.
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Citation for Hearing on Petition for Prohate
of WILL

ESTATE OF AUGUST sONNENBERG.
state OF Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court. ""'''
nenberg, Decedent oo''-
The State of Minnesot. 20 the next of kin
ana all persons interested in the. allowance
ana probate of the will of said decedent The
petltion OF Anna Sonnenberg being dulv fled
IN this court, representing that August Sonnen-
3erg' then a resident of the County of Mile
Laos, State of Minnesota, died on the 29th
DAY OF May, 1916, leaving last will and tes.
lament which is presented to this court with
SAID petition and praying that said instrument
be allowed as the last will and testament of
SAID decedent. and that letters testamentarv
9e issued thereon to Wilhelm Seefeldt, Now,
therefore, you, and each of you, are herebv
cited and required to show cause, if anv VOL,
nave before this court, at the Probate Court
looms in the Court House, in the Village of
Princeton, County of Mile Laos, State of Min
nesota, on the 31st day of July 1915. at 10
o'clock A. M, why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted
Witness the Honorable VIM. V. Sanford
Judge Of said court, and the seal of said court
this '3rd day of July, 1916.
WIN. V. SANFORD,
ES Iouit oeaV Probate Judge.
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton. Minnesota.
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Reuben A. Holman Dead

Reuben A. Holman died at his home
in, Harris on the 9Th inst. He had
been ailing for some months and his
death was not unexpected.
MIR. Holman was about 62 years of
age. In the early eighties he was
proprietor of the Cambridge and
Princeton stage line and was we'll
known to many of the old settlers of
Spencer Brook and Princeton. Later
ne engaged in the hotel business at
Harris.
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Minneapolis Grain,

Minneapolis, July 1S.-Wheat-J
$1.15; Sept, $1.157a; Dec, $115k.
Cash close on track: No. hard, ST.
221h; No. Northern, $1.11k@1.19k;
No. Northern, $1.12@1161k; No. 3
Norther---, $1.05k @1.19k; No. yell
low corn, S21k@S3kc; No. 3 white
oats, 1914 @39c; flax, $1.97.