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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Drew, Colored Star, Defeats All Corners
 In 65 Yard Dash

New York. April 15-Howard Drew is a negro. and those who saw the col ored cycline shoot over the boards in the special e5-yard dash at the games of the Young Mems Democratic League in the Seventy-frst Regiment armory last night will acknowledge that despite his light complexion Drew certainly is a, fast black.
 Howard uncorked a speed burst that made him look as if he was tied to the tail of a comet. The darky demon sure must be a, second cousin to a streak of greased lightning.
 The former Springfield High school lad-but when he was attending the Massa chusetts school Howard was married and the father of two chill dren-hung his feet in the faces of Frank Stephenson, the Brooklyn Bull Jet, and Roy Morse, the national 220- yard champion, in such convincing fashion as to leave no doubt of his superiority. Drew was clocked in seven seconds flat. Stephenson nosed out Morse for second laurels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
PENN READY TO
 ROW YALE CREW
 IN MEET AT PHIL.

Philadelphia, April 15-Pennsy1va,- nia's crews are now putting on the finishing touches for their races with Yale, now only one, week away. Man ager Thayer announced yesterday that the Yale crew would arrive in Phila- delphia next Tuesday night, which will give them three days to get used to the Schuy1kiu course before they go to the starting line on Saturday afternoon.
 Coach Wright is busy man these days. He sends his crews over the racing distance daily and watches for flaws in the eights as well as in the physical condition of each individual oarsman. e
 At the beginning of the week Wright decided/that the junior eight was trained into condition, and there fore stopped their rowing in the morning. Several of the men in the boat, however, said they did not feel as well without the short paddle be- fore breakfast, and, at their request, Coach Wright again started thee rev on a schedule of two rows a day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
ALTROCK WEEPING
 AS HONORS GO TO 1, COMEDIAN SAWYER

New york, April 16.-Nick Altrqck t4t,a funny man of the Washington Senators, pulled a long face as ne tturned his back on the diamond or victory and trudged to the clubhouse He was too much depressed to initiate .tha gait of Charlie Chaplin for the benefit of the thousands of fans who were still in the stands. Germany Sehaefer, trotting by, landed scv1ce with witty remarks and got away without a return
 Nick waS9 depressed. He could not escape the thought that he was going back Others have felt the onrush of premature baseball age, but the tragedy has come to them only once. Mick was experiencing the emotion for the secofd time
 It was a good many years ago that Nick's left arm began to creak. Al trock did not enjoy the sensation of watching the smoke fade from his fast one and the curves seek shorter lines to the catcher's mitt; but he softened the blow by turning from pitcher to humorist.
 And he was a good hunnor1st. So successful were the antics of Altrock that he felt his future was assured The time of ,a nitrhers is limited. but hu- moristA can go on forever, and fre7 quent1y does.
 It was not until the third inning of yesterdays game at the PolO OrOundS that Nick realized that, even in com edy, youth may be served Altrock was just about to give his famous imitation of man walking a tight rope when he heard a roar of laugh ter1rAnn me stand back of third base.
 For a moment Nick thought that, in an unconscious way, he had done something irresistibly funny; then he looked across the diamond and ob7 served that young Sawyers<a substitute horse in the coacher's box on third base.
 Am instant latersit was a. mule, and then the lSi5ghtex rose, in crescendo, J ssrecrst1I< turn sdzhA1f zaS dozen f1ips and finished his act by swimming on Ithe grass.
 For moment Nick contemplated a show of opposition. He was about ito box and wrestle with himself in his familiar manner But he paus- led. Was it worth while to please this fickle public? Should he enter into competition with a man who was after aIB a mere tumbling mounte- bank?
 A thousand times not! Thrusting his hands in his pockets, Nick shouted ssourly: Amy way to get oni''
 He had determined that the crowd of vulgar tastes should have no com edy from him. He checked the tears for moment; but the urge to weer was overstrong, and he <brushed his hands across his eyes. Nick Altroch sobbed gently He had lived to be. g hfgh-brow in a world where browl were low.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
OFFER S25,OOO TO MORAN AND DILLON
 FOR TEN ROUNDS

New York, April 15.-Negotiatiens were practically completed yesterday for the ten-round bout between Frank Moran and Jack Dillon. The Stadium A. O., has offered a purse of $25,oo6 for the bout, guaranteeing Moran $17,- 500 and Dillon S7,5o6. Moran has consented to the terms and it is ex- pected that Dillon will accept, as this is the largest guarantee that has ever been offered to him for a ten-round bout. The boxers will probably meet at the Stadium Club in the last week of the Ea0nth-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
CHASE EXPECTS TO
 PLAY WITH REDS fN MONDAYS GAME

: Cincinnati, April 15-Owing to the presence of Monwitz in the Cincinnati lineup, there has been considerable inquiry Of t1sA club officials as to the whereabouts of Hal Chase. who was purchased from Harry Sinclair last week. Garry Hermann yesterday afternoon asserted that Chase was not yet in town. Hal left San Francisco last Wednesday and is expected in town tonight. Chase will very likely be used on Monday.k He has been playing all winter and ia reported to be in splendid condition.
 It was reported that the Reds had arranged to sign Otto Knabe. This was denied by Hermann. ''wS have waived on Knajbe, and we will not sign him." sadd Garry. T hear that Otto has taken on a, lot of weight and has slowed up a let da not @nA hSW KnAbe could hszp us any. Be51dS6. BfsI Lorrden seems to be h11ing fns bill ga well as anybody could be expected to-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
NATIONALS BEAT AMERICAN
 LEACUERS IN SPRING SERIES

teams collected 154 runs and 309 hits to the juniors 125 runs and 290 hits. The American league players made Gfty-eight errors to the National s sixty-one. In the city, championships the St, Louis Nationals won four out of six games from the St. Louis Americans and> in the series between the Philadelphia and Chicago Ma tionals the PhiIlies won seven straight contests from the reorganized Cubs.
 The scores of the spring inter league and league series follow:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

New York, April 15-The National extent for the loss last autumn of World Series honors by winning deci- sively in the recent inter-league con- tests played prior to the opening of the pennant races. Out of a total of thirty-nine games played in the South, East and Middle West, the National league clubs won twenty four to the American league fifteen. In these contests the senior league
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
ERX Wa agner.

Tommy Downey dropped out of the race foErthe Bridgeport managers job today when he announced that he had accepted terms with Indianapolis of the American association. Downey has given up his job, at the Reming- ton plant and will report to Indian apolis next week. There was a re- port that DoWney would remain at the Remington plant all summer but evidently he thought he would have an easier time playing ball than work ing in a factory.
 When peace was declared in the baseball world, Downey reverted to Indianapolis because he belonged to that club at the time he jumped to the Buffalo Federa1s. Indianapolis sent him a, contract about month ago and after considerable dickering he agreed upon salary terms. ~h
 With Downey out of the, way. Own CTS Cornen and Knorr of the Bridge port club, are renewing efforts to se- cure Neal. Bail. The Toronto owners show no signs of letting the former Red Sox star get away but the local rnagnates are negotiating with them and hope to make an agreenent. Ball is anxious to play in his home city.-It is not believed Jake BouItes has much chance because he lives in St. Louis and before negotiations could be com p1eted and he arrived here there would be no time for him to assemble club.
 The local management has determ- ined to try out a big bunch of young sters in the hope that one or two promising players will be developed Seasoned players will, of course, be signed for most of the positions. Tom Trisda1e, a Cleveland youngster, has been signed upon the recommends ton of Billy Lush. Trisdale is 9 second baseman, Lawrence Bennett, a Worcester semi-pro pitcher, will be tried out also.
 The promoters of the East End A C., who will conduct a boxing show in this city April 27, will put on Young McAuliffe in the star bout. He has not been seen here in several months and the fans are anxious to view him in action again. A suitable opponent will be- selected in a. few days There has been some talk o1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Harry Pierce Knocks
 Frankie Biemeyer Out

New York. April 15-Harry Pierce, the Brooklyn K. o. artist, lived up toi his reputation last night by knock ing out Frankie Diemeyer of Brooklyn with solar plexus in the eighth round at the Vanderbilt A c. Diemey- CT was unconscious for 10 minutes af- terward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

2 T K but no definite announcement has yet been made.
 Lefty Gervais, who twirled for Bridgeport in 1914, has been released by Milwaukee of the American asso- citation. He made a good record in the Canadian league last season, but ed this year.
 The basketball fans are hoping the Blue Ribbons will ge. rnLo their stride and. give the Norwalk five a close battle when the teams meet at Colonial hall next Tuesday night in the second game of their series for the state championship. Last Tues
 day Inglis and Chief Muller were new to other three players and there was little team work.
 Baseball is coming back with a rush in the big cities. More than 125,0O0 paid admissions were record | ed at the opening games. The big gest crowd was at Chicago where about 10000 paid to- see the Detroit l White SOx game. In New York the
 paid attendance was 18,Go0 at the l Yanke Washington contest. 1T In Philadelphia 14,0Oo saw the Phi1lies
 play the Giants. Other attendance l figures were Brooklyn 15,000, C1eve-
 land 15,ooo, St. Louis 17,oOo and
 Boston 1000.
 After losing the opening game to l the Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds dis
 played signs of power by trouncine l the Cubs in the next two contests 1 The Reds have a bunch of heavy hit ters. Manager Herzog roasts his | men so much, however, that it is feared there will be dissension in the
 club before many weeks.
 1 Joe Judge, first baseman of the l Washington club, is former em- | pIoye of the New York Edison Go. A | big delegation from that plant at ]! tended the game between the Yankees land the Senators this afternoon and l wished a few. gifts on Judge, Ke1liher, the old Hartford first
 sacker, is playing great ball with the | Richmond Internationals this season in exhibition games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
sTANDING oF oLUBs.
Games Today

Games Today Washington in New York. Phi1adelphia in Boston. St. Louis in Cleveland. Detroit in Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Ganoes Todav

Games Today. New York in Philadelphia Boston in Brooklyn. Chicago in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Eighty enemy merchant vessels, with a total tonnage of 207,60o were sunk by German submarines or mines in March, the German admiralty an nounced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Cincinnati 4 Chicago g.
 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 3.
 The Philadelp phia-New York and games were postpon- ed on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BIG LEAGUE EVENTS
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League

1X Chicago 2, Detroit 2.
 The New Washington, CIeve- games were postponed on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Nunamaker of the Yankees appears to have taken a brace. He is catching better than he did when a member of the Red Sox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BASEBALL BITS

Bill Louden has supplanted Rodgers at Cincinnat's second base because the latter's throwing arm was weak and he couldn't hit. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Bill Donovan opines that Slim Love his tall left handler, will pitch Winnini ball as soon as the ice has, been broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Comedian Sawyer of the Washing tons was as quiet as a lamb in the Western League last year, His capers on the Washington's coaching lines have surprised Grtff and Altrocz. Saw yer, by the way, is a lively second baseaHAn.>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Cubs. They're lot stronger than they were last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JOHN REGK & G08s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

The HolIana-Anaeriean Line has yielded to the demands of the striking snembers of the crews of their ships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Acid production has been resumed lby the Tennessee Copper Co. it's plant having been repaired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
TOMMY D0WNEY SIGNS TO
 RETURN WITH INDIANAPOLIS.
Lefty Gervais Former Bridgeport Pitcher, Released By
 Milwaukee of American Association

getting Patsy 'Brannigan of New York
 but no definite announcement has yet been made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

7ox AFeOaITs reeeHzsaeadatIon for ina abolition of capital ptnishIHent was voted down by the Joint 1Eassa- pf,usetts committee oa Judiciary,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Jimmy Callahan. the Pirates leader. has assigned Schultz to second base. Viox to third and Jim Smith, a foFzaer Fed, to short field. Baird. who cov- cred third last year, has been sent to centre field, to succeed. Barney, who was e Yankee for about a week last summer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Fielder Jones has weakened er Babe Borton and George Bislar Is player first base for the Browns. just where he belongs,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Boston critics are pEa1sfnssCz CzaEeza- WaluseE, the for4neRs st, LoufH7a 1i3I. CT whe has taaeea EReais FEa5eR, &h9 4o1ElzeFeSt, 4aesazzE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Long George A4oOonReu aJlFpElsa6 everybody by pitching the Cubs 10 e victory over the Cincinnati on openin day. He easily beat Fred Honey, Has- zog's star,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

.Comisley must have shed eaarr when the Detrofts shut out the White Sox on Wednesday. His high gIlaFIed players made only three measly hits ah Iron Man Cove1eskie,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

NaezzaeF= VQaIs Aas. oaeAelaza1.salE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Ke1liher, the old Hartford first sacker, is playing great ball with the Richmond Internationals this season in exhibition games.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-16
MRS. HAWKINS HAS
THE BRIDGE CLUB.

The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club
was entertained today by Mrs, Carl
Hawkins, at her home on Taylor street
The club membership composes two
tables, and the invited guests of Mrs.
Hawkins played at two tables. A de-
ightful salad course was served.
The guests were Mrs. James Rees,
Mrs. Thad Youmans, Mrs. r. p Moore,
Miss Mary Parker, Mss Mary Lit
tlejohn, Miss Darien Pinkston, Mrs.
W. II. Cobb, Mrs. J. w. Harris, Jr
Mrs, c. B. Hudson, Miss Mary Ella
Davenport, Miss Louise Wiliiford, Mrs.
John Wagnon, Miss Mary Belle Hixon.
Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs. Thomas
H. McLendon, Mrs. Griff Eldridge. Miss
Genevieve Prather.
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WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

B. w. Mauldin of Cairo, was bus
mess visitor to Americas on Wednes-
day
w. E. Mcdonald, travelling salesman
for the Endicott-J Johnson Co is in the
city today, calling on his customers
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Hale, Miss Hester
Reed and C. B. Dunn were an auto.
mobile party from Chipley, Fla, stop
ping at the Windsor Hotel on Wednes-
day.
H w. Mcclure. the well known trav-
cling salesman for the Conklin Tin
Plate Co., is calling on his customers
here today.
David Laird, general manager; H. S.
Kerby, district manager; R. L. Stew
art and w. e. Flowers ara officials OF
the Southern Bell Telephone Co, on an
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inspection tour in Americas sodaY.
G. E. Porter, of Columbus, is in the
city, called here ON business.
w. E. Steakley. representative of
tile Nashville, Chattanooga and St
Louis railroad is registered at the
Windsor Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Lively, IN, of
Chicago, are stopping at the Windsor
Hotel, and will remain in the city for
several weeks. Mr. Lively is connect
ed with the law department of the La
Sale Extension university
D. B. Thornton and c. F. Wells were.
among those coming down from At
lanta, having business here today
J. w. Melton, of Philadelphia, is Il
well known traveller in the city.
r. B. Dunbar, of augusta, is in the
city, called here on business.
Monroe Harris, travelling salesman
for the Wexelbaum Produce Co Of Ma
con, is visiting his customers here.
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DAYS OF rs AT THE
WOMAN'S LITERARY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Womans Literary club was held this
afternoon with Mrs. Lawrence w.
Brown, on Lee street. The organiza-
ton enjoyed an interesting program
in literature which touched upon the
early days of the American republic.
1t was:
'The Revolutionary Alarm" Ban
croft by Mrs. j. w. Harris.
Myths of American History" Mrs.
C. M. Hale.
The Most Remarkable of Human
Documents" Mrs. Will Dudley.
Lexington" (Whittier), Mrs. C. J..
Clark.
THE First Fourth of July Celebra-
tion," Mrs. E. l.. Carswell.
"Our Country, !" CWhittier) Mrs. l..
W. Brown.
Heroes of the Revolution" paper
by Mrs. D. w. Bagley.
"The First Naval Battle" by Miss
Emmae Borum.
"The Song of Marion's Men, (Bry-
anti. Mrs. W. D. Baily.
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WEDDING OF MISS
HAGERTY YESTERDAY.

Of interest to many friends in Amer
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SOCIETY NEWS

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icus, where the bride, Miss Matte Pope
Hagerty, formerly resided, and Miss
Mary Littlejohn, of this city, who was
maid of honor, is the following excerpt
from the account of the Hagerty-Pee-
pies wedding yesterday in the valdosta
Times:
An event of wide social interest
was the wedding Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock of Miss Matte Pope Hag
crty and Mr.. Walter Dent Peoples, Jr.,
which was solemnized at the First Bap-
fist church. The ring ceremony was
performed by DR.. A. l.. Johnston, in
the presence Of many relatives and
friends.
Miss Mary Littleiohn, the maid Of
honor. was beautifully gowned in white
satin and georgette crepe, trimmed
with white fern and buttons; and she
carried an arm bouquet of yellow chry-
santhemums tied with yellow tulle. Her
hat was a large one of black velvet
with a paradise for its trimming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peoples left immediate
ly after the ceremony for a motor trip
to points of interest in Florida and af-
ter a. stay of about a fortnight will be
al home on West Hill avenue, where
they will keep house.
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MR.. AND MRS. PLANT
RETURN TO MACON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Graeme Plant are al
home in Macon, after their bridal tour
through the north following their mar
riage in McRae several weeks ago. Mrs.
Elizabeth Davenport, where she often
visited her sister, Mrs. Walter Ry-
lander The Macon News says: Com
plimenting Mrs. Graeme Plant, who
this week returned from her wedding
trip to the east, Mrs. R. H. Plant and
Mrs. FELTON, Hatcher will entertain at
a lovely o'clock tea Thursday after
noon at Mrs. Hatcher's home on Harde-
man avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-16
MRS. LINGO ENTERTAINS
THE FORTY-TWO CLUB.

Mrs. Charles Lingo entertained the
Thursday Afternoon Forty-Two club
today at her home on Brannen av-
enue. The home was pretty with chry-
santhemums and the seasons flowers.
A delicious salad course was served
after an interesting game of forty
two played by Mrs. Roy Parker, Mrs.
Claude Schneider, Mrs. Russell Smith,
Mrs. Cleve Tillman, Mrs Hattie Ca
wood Mrs. Walter Whidden, Miss
Julia Gordon, Mrs. T. S. Mabry, Mrs
~. E. Bolton, Mrs. H. L. Mize, Mrs
Arthur Mize, Mrs. II. e. Allen. Mrs
W T. seig, Mrs. A. B. Howard
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Some folks they keep huntin' for
sorrow,
They sigh if they're right or they're
wrong
But this days as good as tomorrow,
So just keep Twin along.
Il just keep Twin along,
l just keep singin' a song.
There's no use to sigh,
With the Suns in the sky.
So l just keep Twin along
When the Lord made the world. was
in it
To give Him directions? He
knowed
l wouldn't know how to begin it,
Bein' nothing but dust by the road.
$50 just keep Twin along,
And l can't say the Lords work
is wrong
never will sigh
While he's running the sky,
just keep Twin along
I'm thankful for the sun and for the
showers,
The Lord makes the winter and
May,
And He's hid all the graves with
His flowers,
If folks didn't weed EN- away.
so just keep Twin along,
Still thankful for sunlight and
song!
/ know when it's sunrise
Gods roses are glorious,
So just keen Twin along"
Frank L. Stanton.
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HRS. LUCIUS M'CLESKEY
ENTERTAINED BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. Lucius McCleskey's party of
Wednesday afternoon, brief mention of
which appeared in yesterdays Times
Recorder, proved one of the most en-
poyable of the several social occasions
planned by this gracious hostess, the
scene of the gathering being the coy
home of Mrs. Edgar Shipp, on Lee
street. The guests attending were
the members of the Wednesday After
noon Bridge club, a congenial coterie
of enthusiastic players who gather
weekly to enjoy their favorite pastime.
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Hunter Marshall Nuptials At
Quitman We're Very Pretty

Atlanta, were in the receiving line. Mr..
and Mrs. S. S. Rountree and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. R. Hunter received the guests
as they arrived and presented them to
the receiving line.
Mrs. A. A. Lummus and Mrs. Lawton
Donaldson dispensed punch during the
evening and in the dining room Mrs.
+. T. Dukes and Mrs. L. H. Chapman
presided A delicious buffet supper
vas served during the evening" the
menu of chicken a la King in timbales,
nodded fruit salad on lettuce and
orange frappe expressing the color
scheme of green and yellow.
In the upstairs hall the wedding
presents were displayed, and were I'M
usually handsome and included great
deal of beautiful silver. The gift sent
by the parents of the groom, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. Marshall, of Cedartown,
was a silver service, DR.. and Mrs. Hun
ter gave them chest of fiat silver.
Another interesting and handsome
gift was a silver service from the
Bar Association of Americas, of which
Mr.. Marshall is member. Another
gift was a tea service from the Amer
icus police department. There were
also great many handsome individ
ual gifts.
Shortly after nine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall left for Valdosta to catch the
train and were accompanied by party
of friends. After their wedding trip
they viii be at home in Americus
Owing to the prominence and pop
ularity of both young people, much
interest centers in their wedding. The
bride is a member of large and
prominent family and is social fav.
critic here. Mr.. Marshall is a success
full young lawyer in Americas, and
both he and his charming bride have
large circle of friends.