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The Washington times., 1916-01-21
C. v. j. SETS DATE TO
CALL IN ALL PLEDGES
Football Expected to Be Added
to Basketball and Track in
Next Campaign.

George Washington University STU
dents will know by February II whether
they will have football, basketball. and
track at the institution in future as
the decision has been put to the tol-
lowers of the sports for their financial
backing.
Pledges have been circulated through
the student body. and If the sum
pledged is sufficient, preparations Will
be under way for the maintenance OF
the sports next year. II was announCed
at a mass meeting last night that q. w.
L. men would he called upon to support
football. track, and basketball financially
as well as actively.
Prof. Leslie c. McNemar presided at
last nights meeting. Dean Frazer, OF
the Law School, and Or. Fraser. OF the
Medical School. spoke before the stu
dents. Some $50 pledges have been OBJ
tanned.
1t Is pointed out that 800 pledges "t
s. are needed to properly maintain the
sports contemplated 6. w I. men
were given to understand that all Of the
sports were to he maintained or that
pa RI iCipation in athletics would be de-
MED the institution.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21
Graduates to Coach
Navy Baseball Squad

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Jan. IA sys-
tenn Of graduate coaching in be eseball
has been inaugurated at the Naval
Academy. which II is hoped will be
permanent and productive OF good re-
suits. Lieut.. G. c. Gill has been select
ed as head coach. and his only profes-
sional helper will be walter. 8. Brodie
The latter was a member of the old
champion Orioles, Of Baltimore. and
has had much experience as a college
coach.
Tho other assistants will be Lieut.
Ralph G. Needham. one of the best
pitchers the Academy has ever had
and Lieuten8nts Symington and Met
calf formerly Navy players.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21
Tonight's Bowling

Nautical-Coast Survey VS.. Washington
Canoe.
G. and f. Telcphone-Contract vs.. En-.
gineer: Revenue vs, Cashier; Construc-
ton VS.. 1ntcr-Dopt.
Capital City-Burcaus VS.. Jewels.
Arcadc-Ingclsides vs.. Arcadans.
Conmercial-Hecht VS.. Gas
Georgetown Commcrcial--Murtaugh VS.
Wash. Va. Ry.
lnterbureau-States Relation vs.. Wea-
thcr Bureau.
X. of C.-Grcen SoX vs.. Burnetts.
Marine Corps-Cavite vs. Isabella.
Mt plcasant-Cliftons vs. 1mmanucls.
National Capital-Nelvet Kind vs.
Palace.
Pepco-Metcr vs. Arc; Purchase VS.
Construction.
Red Mcn-OsCeola vs. Sioux.
Northcast-Thomas Jefferson vs.. Gibral'
tar.
NAVY Yard-Miscellaneous VS.. Erection
Post Orfice-C. =. .. VS.. Bankers, {. p
q. vs. Z. $. s.: Finance vs.. p. 5. S.
Masonic-king Solomon vs.. Lafayette
Acacia VS.. King David
Phi Mu Sigma-Epsilon VS.. Delta.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21

Two Western teams will face the
Friends Select School five in the
FRIENDS gym today. The mIdRets of
nHth schools averaging less than 100
pounds, Will battle between the halves
of the first team game. 90
The Washington times., 1916-01-21
oc University and Georgetown Tackle Hard Propositions Tomorrow

IE,s EarE dSo last summer at an expense of
While Cufhcy has decided TO promote
the bout himself, Ike Dorgan, mansgcr
Of Moran, announced that Tex Rich
ard and Sam Mc,2racken we're still in
the running for the big bout. Moran
mas given his word to these promoters
that he will sign to fight under thcir
management II Curley will consent 70
give up the bout.
William Wellman, who is in Kansas
City representing Riciard. IS still trying
to get Tom Jones to change his min
and give the two promoters the fight.
Curley says there isn't chance OF
any one except himself managing the
fight.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21
BOWlerS Meet

A meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Washington
bowling tournament company
is called for o'clock today at
the Chamber of Commerce.
The members of the board will
dispose of general business
which has come before the
tournament authorities since
their last scssion-no particu-
lar matter necessitating their
attention having been an
nounced.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21
Army and Navy Props, Western
and Business Suffer Loss Of
Star Players.
DOUBLE BILL ON TODAY
Catholic University and George.
town Meet Virginia and Navy
Tomorrow.
Basketball Card
TODAY.

TODAY.
Business vs.. Central, at Arcade. 1880
.. m.
A. n. F. VS.. st. Albans, at Arcade.
Western VS. Friends. at Friends.
Eastern VS.. Manassas High School,
at Manassas. Va.
TOMORROW.
Catholic University VS.. University
Virginia. at Charlottesville, Va.
GEORGETOWN vs. Navy, at Annapolis.
Tech VS.. Georgetown Preps, at
Georgetown.
Empires VS.. Yankees, Y. NJ. c. A.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21

George Washington has Teen forced
TO call of the engagement with Wash
ington College. of Chestertown. Nd, for
tomorrow night. The Eastern Shore
lads suffered a setback last week when
fire laid waste to part oc the instI-
tuition. and the game was postponed
until later in the season.
The Washington times., 1916-01-21

The advisers are anXiousiy awaiting
the big league baseball schedule to
see II Clark Griffith can be prevailed
upon to allow the use of American
League Tark for some of the title base
ball battles on open dates here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
POLICE TO LOOK
 UP RECORDS OF
 YOUNG LA SALLE
Nineteen Year Old Gunman, Held For Shooting, Sub
 ject of Inquiry.

Awaiting further investigation by the police into the record of Joseph J. LaSalle, 19 years old, of 179 Gilbert street, who last evening shot three men and a boy in his desire to get re- venge on one of the men, his case was continued in the city court today until July 6. He is charged with robbery and assault with intent to kill. John Heating. 21 years old, of 29 Catherine street, Mildred Brown. of 100 Gather inc street. and George Wroblowski of 2S5 Catherine street were arrested also and their cases were continued until next Thursday. Bonds in all cases were set at $500.
 Heating is being held for investiga- tion, the Brown Girl is charged with being incorrigible and Wroblowski is held on a technical charge of breach of the peace.
 Heating, the Brown girl and Wrob- lowski were arrested by Detective See- ry.
 The girl today told Lieutenant Cro- nan, of the detctive department, that she had known LaSalle and Heating in New York and had come to this city with them three weeks ago. She says that Heating has promised to marry her. Her story that she be- longs in Nova Scotia is not credited by the authorities
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
JULY FOURTH PARADE ORDERS

The headquarters of the Grand Marshal will be established at the corner of North avenue and Main street at s:30 a. m.
 Organizations and citizens partic- ipating in the parade will report at the place assigned not later than 9 a. m. The parade will start promptly at 9:29 a. m. Flags will be furnished by the committee to all marchers in the citizens and boys divisions at the place of form ation.
 The parade will be reviewed by the members of Elias Howe, IT,. Post, No. 3, G. A. R.. at the corner of Park avenue and State street.
 Line of March. The parade. will move over the following streets: Main street to State, to Park ave-
 nue to Seaside Park. Places will be assigned to all talk ing part in the parade at the park by aids assigned by the Grand Marshal.
 Order of Formation. Honorary Grand Marshal, Judge A. B. Beers, .Past Commander-in-
 Chief, G. A. R. Grand Marshal, Major l.. J. Herr
 mann. Capt. F. J. Breckbill, Chief of Staff. Aids-Lieut. D. c. Hammick, Geo. Cove, Major Frank Armstrong,
 F. D. Ives, David Feuer. Main street, north of North avenue, right resting on North avenue. Coast Artillery Corps Band. U. s. Navy detachmentsy 4th, End. 11th companies Coast Arr
 tillery. Hospital Corps.
 Second Division. North avenue, west of Main street, right resting on Main street. Fulton American Band, Waterbury. American Graphophone Company.
 Third Division. North avenue east of Main street, right resting on Main street. Governors Foot Guard, Band of
 New Haven. Union Metallic Cartridge-High-
 land Pipers' Band.
 Fourth Division. North avenue, east of Main street, right resting on the rear of
 the U. M. c. Co. Remington Arms Company Band.
 Remington Arms Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01

Fifth Division. Goodsell street, right resting on
 Main street. Second Regiment Band, New Haven. Holmes & Edwards. Lake Torpedo Boat Go.
 Ashcroft Mfg. Go. Bridgeport Hardware Mfg. Co.
 Sixth Division. Commercial street, right resting on Main street. Naval Militia Band, New Haven. Bridgeport Brass Co. American & British Mfg. Go.
 Seventh Division. Grand street, west of Main street, right resting on Main street. Moose Band, Hartford, Conn. Loccmobile Co. of America. Bridgeport Boiler Works. T. J. Pardy Construction Co. Crawford Laundry Go.
 Eighth Division. Grand street, east of Main street, right resting on Main street.
 Meriden Band. American Chain Company. Salts Textile Company. Eastern Malleable Iron Company. Ives Manufacturing Company.
 Ninth Division. Frank street, right resting on Main
 street.
 Wheeler & Wilson Band. Singer Manufacturing Company.
 Tenth Division. George street, right resting on Main street. American Band of Norwalk. Warner Bros. Company. Burns & Bassick Company. Bridgeport Metal Goods Company. Standard Manufacturing Company.
 Eleventh Division. Madison avenue, right resting on
 Main street.
 Stamford Band.
 City Officials.
 Professional Division.
 Mercantile Division. Olympic Band.
 Citizens Division. Twelfth Division. Washington avenue, right resting
 on Main street. Lincoln School Drum Corps. Boy Scouts and other marching boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
Druggist Has Premature Pyrotechnic Display In
 Show Window of Store

Sky rockets, ire crackers. Roman candles ana other varieties of fire works went of in a- conglomerat1on of noise and flame at 7:30 o'clock this morning in the window of the drug store conducted by Arpad Gersh at 1889 Pembroke street The manner in which they caught fire is unknown but it is surmised that some mischiev- ous person applied a match while the clerks were in the rear of the phar macy and ran out before being dis covered.
 Residents of the neighborhood had a celebration all their own but there was little danger attached to it as the plate glass window was blown out by the explosion. The damage amounts to $100 or $150. The blaze was ex- tinguished by chemical line from Engine No. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
Use of Firearms To
 Be Banned on Fourth


 In a notice issued today by Superin- tendent John H. Redgate of the police attention to all the police men Is called to the ordinances of the city which prohibit the discharge of firearms in the city on the Fourth of July.
 Tha ordinance which was adopted by the common council, June 19. 1911 and arproy ed two days later follows:
 Section 1--No cartridges, torpedoes. or other explosives shall be placed up- on any street railways track or tracks used or opereted upon any street with il the city.
 Section 2-No cannon or shot gun shall be discharged on the Fourth of July in any street. park or other place within the city
 Section 3EAny person who shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, shAu be fined not more than ($50, fifty dollars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
RILL BR0THERS' OPENING PROVES AUSPICIOUS ONE
first 10 Guests Will Be Pre- sented Annually With
 Handsome Souvenirs.

M with continual crowu ,--1cn filled
 he store to the door all day long, the
 lew mems clothing. haberdashery and
 Rat store of the Brill Brothers at 1192
 Lain street, was opened today with
 hccess that augered we'll for its fu-
 lure. At 10 o'clock Mrs. Louis Frank,
 lnter of the members of the firm, 4azrned the silver key to which was <ttached a silver horseshoe and open i{d wide the doors to the expectant XFowd of men and women who had 4bnG been standing before it. Within IS greet the first guests, were gather n the members of the firm, Samuel,
 Eaurice. Max D. Brill and their <tfves, as well as general manager, Yacob Weiss, all of New York.
 v The first 20 customers were pre- <nnted with carnations, while Throughout the day miniature Ameri-
 Tn flags and memorandum books ftere given to visitors of the store. The Names and addresses of the 10 first Customers in each department were &Qken and on each succeeding anni- ySorsary of this day they will receive
 souvenir of the occasion.
 Y A splendidly, stocked store, carrying
 ka most up-to-date goods at popular
 r1css was presented to the visitors.
 he store has been entirely remodeled
 6 fitted with handsome mahogany
 i}ishings, in the most approved de-
 7{S for such business places.
 courteous and efficient staff of \. S1ksy headed by William V. Downey, I4riherly in the clothing business in 1n2R ofty himself, and widely known
 r6hkhout the city in this particular 6rk3 Mr. Downey will be manager of Ah6 store and his co-workers will in dude such well known salesaen of rS6ns clothing as w. J. Walsh, Will !1lam R. Hurley and others. The en- ITS stan is composed of well known |Gtoal men, and all thew ork on the lGt6re was accomplished by Bridgeport Workmen. i I4HlThe local store, while ninth in the hha1n of Brill stores, is the first in '39oW England. Later the proprietors &kpiect to open an extensive chain st6roughout this section of the country. < IT of the Brill stores are located in New York city, one in Brooklyn and m Newark. Mrs-. Regina Brill, mother sGf Inc Brill brothers, opened each new store until her death. since which 2fime Mrs Frank has ofhciated. X % An interesting feature of this morn a4nes opening. which has been regard- "a as good omen by the members CT the firm was that a resident of this \ h6tty, employed at the Singer Manufac- :. turing CO. who was one of the first aoustomers. caAne to them and told them that 2s years ago when they fonened their first store in New York clty. hs had then been one of the first ipprchAsarH-
 The managers and the staff have been working all night long for sew elal nixhts to make ready the store, which is q model of equipment, on the { opening day. American flags and Hxanny handsome large noral pieces. in- elud1ng hornehhoes and other good lnck signs sent by admirers of the 1rm, decorated tho store A number 'ok tho heads of hrge manufacturing 5nrms with whom the Brill Brothers do . lnrse business came to Bridge pcrt on the carly train to witness the opening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
Man Who Assaulted Remington Guard Is
 Fined $2O and Costs

Charged with assault upon Gerald Ryan, one of the guards at the U. M. C. Co. plant. Thomas Diamond of New York, an emp1oye at the plant, was nned $2O and costs in the city court today. He was also charged with breach of the peace and intoxication.
 According to the testimony, Dia- mond tried to get out of the plant last Saturday without pass and an ar gument ensued in which he is alleged to haze struck Ryan. He was arrest ea by Policeman Mrazik and Special Policeman Keenan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
SEEKS ADMINISTRATION.

Henry L. Hubbard has petitioned the probate court for appointment as administrator of the estate of Ade- 1aide N. Hubbard, who died here, leaving about $3,000 cash. in banks. Charles l.. Dennis dictator of the Bridgeport. lodge. Loyal Order of Moose, and Andrew R. Holbrook are appraisers of the estate. The heirs are: Nettie T. Thomas and George R. Hubbard of Meriden, Charles H. Hubbard of Lime Rock, Watson P. Hubbard, Earl Hubbard and Addie C.. Streck of Bridgeport, and Helen B. Hubbard of Kane, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss.. PROBATE COURT.

tune oV, 1C1O.
 Estate of Natalie Arnold of Bridge port, in said district, minor.
 The Guardian having made applica- ton for an order authorizing to mort gage certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears, "a,
 Ordered. That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport. on the srd day of July. 1916. at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said guardian to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this or der once in a newspaper having a cir culation in said district, on or before the 1st day of July, A. D., 1916, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest
 PAUL l.. MILLER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

ics at the Crane Go. today obtained license to wed Miss Ernestine Schoiz of 197 Sheridan street. MT. Bossert gave his age as 52. He lives at 554 Stratford avenue. Miss Scholz gave her age as 46. Other licenses granted today were: Thomas c. McGann, Jr., 35, of 631 Barnum avenue and Mar tha Wendt, 24. of 1-2 Armstrong place; Fred R. Ebert, 2s, plumber of 116 Trowel street and Bessie Curtis
 21, of 35S Carroll avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
BUFFALO BILL TO LEAD BIG PARADE
 OF I0I RANCHERS
Famous Scouts Show Com pines With Wild West Cir
 GUS for U. $. Tour.

Bridgeport will have another big tent show. This time it is the newly combined Buffalo Bill-101 Ranch. The date has been definitely announc- ed for Tuesday July IS.
 The coming of the show has an especial interest this year for several striking reasons. For one thing Col. Vim. F. C',dy, universally known as Buffalo Bill. is again in the saddle and is announced to take an active part in the performances. The old scout and Indian fighter isc redited scout and Indian fighter is credited of enthusiasm wherever the big show exhibits.
 Another big feature of this years offering is the military preparedness pageant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, ae- DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT. g. sTE

d . as Estate of Dennis Kelly. late of Bridgeport in said district. deceased.
 The administrator, d. b. su.. hav- ing made application for an order. au- thorizing to sell certain,sreal estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.al
 Ordered That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 3rd day of July, 1916, at s:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said administrator. d. b. h.. to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause. ana be heard thereon. by publishing this order once in a newspaper having B circulation in said district, on or be- fore the list day of July. A. D.. 1916, and return make to the court of mo- tice given. Se9t
 Attest, sst +.-r
 PAUL l.. MILLER,
 Tnfd0 d0a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
HANDLING OF CHURCH FUNDS
 CAUSES TREASURER TO QUIT
 TWO RIDCEFIELD TOWN JOBS

Ridgeneld, Conn. July 1-Cyrus Cornen, town clerk and judge of pro- bate, has resigned both offices, it was announced today. The selectmen ac- cepted the former resignation effective Tuesday and Governor Holcomb ac- cepted the resignation as judge, of probate, effective July 16.
 z Cornen takes this action because. of allegations that he had not correctly administered some funds of St Steph- en's Episcopal church. although it is understood that this matter is now
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
AMERICANS LEAVING MEXICO.

Mexico City, July 1-The foreign office issued a statement early today that various individuals who are now in the United States as members of so- called peace commissions have na au- thority or right to speak or act for the Mexican government Parties of Americans continue to leave for Vera Cruz in special cars. Only a few score Americans now remain in the capital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01

closed and there will be no action
 An inquiry has been under way re-. latng to an item of about $S,0O0 which was to have, been used by the church. of which Cornen was the par dsh treasurer, for a new building and parsonage. This item has been satis- fa6torily adjusted, it is understood.
 Roland Gilbert has been appointed town clerk and he will call in an out side judge of probate when necessary and until an election is held
 Cornen resigned as parish treasurer some time ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

 Estate of Virginia Arnold of Bridge port, in said district, minor.
 The Guardian having made applica- ton for an order authorizing to mort gage certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 3rd day of July, 1916, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said guardian to give notice to all persons in trested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this or de once in a newspaper having a cir culation in said district, on or before the 1st day of July. A. D., 1916. and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest,
 PAUL LM ILLER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
WARN BOAT OWNERS

Owners of motor boats and other water craft should be careful to have all the equipment required by the Navigation laws before putting their boats to water. It is expected that a corps of government inspectors will be on hand at this port during the week end and the holidays to keep strict watch for all violations of the laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
PIPE FE1lIs JAMAICAN

A piecs Of pipe falling from sup pcrt at the dock of the Bridgeport Motor Cd. in Kossuth street this 1norn1ns. struck John flanagan pf Gaueatuck. N.s F.. on the head and 1mcerated his-1 face and scalp. The Emergency smbulance' corps was sum money and Dr. C. C. Taylor removed him to St vincent's hospital as it WAS marine case
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
INSPECT POLICEMEN.

The inspection of the police depart ment was held this afternoon in the rear of headquarters by the police commissioners. Platoons B and were inspected at 1:45 o'clock and Platoons A and D at 4 o'clock. Attention of the men was called to the ordinances prohibiting the use of firearms on the Fourth of July and all violators will be taken into custody. if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
JAMES D. MASON.

The funeral of James D. Mason, who ded at St. Vincent's hospital on Tuesday, was held from the under taking parlors of Hawley & Wilmot at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First Meth odIst church, conducted the services and burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
MARY E. BULKLEY.

The funeral of Mary E., widow of Gershom B. Bulkley, was held from the home of her grandson, Franklyn J. Bulkley, 1889 Main street, at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. George o. Tamblyn, pastor of Olivet Congre- gational church, conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Park cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01

aEvERAE two family houses for sale with $500 cash investment, splen- did opportunity to buy a home. TheD housese have all improve menfs and can be bought at bar gain Leopold Weiss 1438 Main St Phone zT43-3-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01

THREE FINE two family houses for sale. all with modern improve ments; room for drive, one with garage; located in excellent resi- dential sections They must be sold at once and are therefore to . be had at a sacrifice. Investments $1 900 to $1,300, balance on terms to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box No. to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box l.. w., care Farmer. R26 asup
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
OBITUARY
MRS. THOMAS BURKE.

Mrs. Thomas Burke, aged so years. of 82 Black Rock avenue, died yester- day in Middletown. Mrs. Burke, liv- ed in this city many years and was well known here. The body will be brought to this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-01
NINE POLICEMEN
 WITHOUT REGULAR
 GUN EQUIPMENT.

Nine policemen and four officers were found without the regulation po- lice revolver this afternoon at inspec- ton. The policemen will be notified that they must get the revolvers. Their names. but not those of the officers. were taken. Commissioner Richard Murphy was not at the inspection.