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Evening star., 1916-12-12
DRY" D. c. URGED
BY IRA LANDR|TH
Address Made at Prohibition
Banquet Of Calvary Baptist
Church Brotherhood.
WANTS CAPITAL ON WAGON

Pointing out that more than han the
states and over 60 per cent OF the people
of the country are on the water wagon OF
in the act Of ascending" Dr. Ira Land
rith. extension secretary OF the United
Society Of Christian Endeavor, and late
nrohib,tion candidate for Vice President
Of the limited States. at the prohibition
banquet Of the brotherhood OF CaiVars
Baptist Church last evening declared
washington ought surely to represent
no longer the minority.
..With the saloon outlawed by IS per
cent of the territory Of the continent
DR.. I.andrith averred, "the National Cap
ital should not remain out IN the wet
along with bare fifteen out OF every ioo
acres on the map"
Others Who Made Addresses.
Senator Jones of Washington. DR.. Clar-
ence True Wilson, general secretary OF
the Methodist board of temperance; Rev
E. C. Dinwiddie, superintendent OF the
national temperance legislative bureau;
Representative H. NJ. Towner of Iowa,
DR.. Clarence A. Vincent. pastor OF
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
and chairman Of the National Congre-
gational Temperance Council; DR.. w. F.
Crafts. director of the international re-
form bureau, and Andrew Wilson, presl-
dent, and Albert E. Shoemaker. counsel,
of the District Anti-Saloon League also
made addresses during the evening, dur
ing which they declared that prohibition
is going to win in the District very
shortly.
with so overwhelming majority
against this commerce In national
character" continued DR.. Landrlth,
this partnership between government
and guilt, how much longer think you
will the other people who think be
content to be misrepresented by the
personal friends Of brewers and dis
tillers? How long, oh, how long, must
we be patient while the wet tail on the
Capitol Hill wags the dry dog from
Washington city to Washington state.
from the Florida keys to the north
pole!
Senator Jones directed his remarks
chiefly to the matter Of the refer.
endum" proposed for the settlement OF
the question of prohibition for the Dis
trict He asked the men il they were IN
favor of the referendum on this ques-
ton. and cries of No on every side
showed that the sentiment was alto-
gether against that proposition He
then urged the men most strongly TO
LET Congress- know their attitude. He
expressed the opinion that this prohiol-
tion measure would pass Congress at
the present session.
Hearing From Back Home.
Representative Horace NJ. Towner of
the eighth Iowa congressional district
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consults District Commissioners.

The first official conference on inau-
gural matters was held at the District
building yesterday afternoon. when
Chairman Harper consulted with the
three District Commissioners regard
ing the civic phases of the inaugural
program. with which the District Off
Gals are concerned.
"Chairman Mccormick, in appointing
me. left me absolutely free to make
appointments as my hest judgment die
tates" said Mr.. Harper today when
asked If any other appointments were
suggested by the national democratic
chairman. "There were no conditions
or requirements. l was not pledged
to appoint any particular man." he
said.
A constant stream of visitors con-
graduating him upon the inaugural
honor swamped Mr.. Harper's office to-
day. and many of them had to wait in
sides those who personally called at
| Mr. Harper's office, more than 900 let
! ters and teleGramS were received.
These congratulations came from mem
hers of the national committee. officers
Of the local democratic organizat1ons,
presidents of practically all OF the citi-
| zens' associations. leaders IN many
civic social, fraternal and military or
ganizations and from business men and
bankers generally. One of the first
notes of congratulation received was
from William Corcoran Eusts, VINO
was inaugural chairman at the hrst
induction into Office of President VIII
son.
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W. M. Daniels to Be Reappointed.

Winthrop NJ. Daniels of New Jersey.
whose term as a member of the inter.
state commerce commission expires
December 81. will be reappointed by
President Wilson.
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MAY Be RECEPTION
INSTEAD OF BALL
Chairman Harper to See Presi-
dent Tomorrow About Plans
for Inauguration.
TO NAME HIS OFFICERS

First appointment of officers in
charge of various phases of plans for
the inaugural celebration will be an
nounced by Robert n. Harper. the
inaugural chairman, following visit
to the White House tomorrow morning.
1t is believed by those in close associa-
tion with Mr.. Harper that the two civil
Commissioners, Louis Brownlow and
Oliver P. Newman. will be named as
vice chairmen of the inaugural COM
mittee.
The next appointments to be made
will be the chairman of the finance
committee which will have charge OF
collecting the inaugural guarantee
fund, the treasurer and secretary. The
last named is one of the most important
offices connected with the inaugural
organization. entailing constant work
for more than three months. There is
considerable speculation as to who will
receive this appointment because 1t IS
one of unusual honor besides the inn
portance of the work to be performed
There are several candidates for this
appointment, all of whom have done
valuable service tc tho democratic
party.
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White House Opposed to Ball.

In so far as members of the Presi-
Dental household now look at the sub
ject, an inaugural ball is out of the
question, and the expectation is that
the inaugural committee will provide
other features that will be attractive.
The President, it is understood, will
give cordial cooperation to Mr.. Harper
in preparations for the inaugural and
in every way. except for an inaugural
| ball, aid in making the occasion a sue
cess. The President understands fully
that the entire burden of making the
Inauguration a mighty national event
rests upon local people, and he wants
| TO help within limits that he considers
proper.
Previous to his visit to the White
House Mr.. Harper declined to make
public or discuss informally any ques-
tion of policy on matters outside of the
regular routine until he has had a
chance to talk with the President and
be guided in all matters by the wishes
of the White House. 1t is known that
Mr.. Harper Is very anxious to do all in
his power to arrange the inaugural
narade SO that there will be no long
delay.
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ARMY-NAVY.
Army Orders.

Capt. George R. Armstrong. retired. is
relieved from duty at Fort Thomas
KY. and is detailed for general recruit
ing service at Knoxville, Tenn.
Capt. Roger G. Alexander. Corps OF
Engineers, is assigned to duty as as
sistant to the department engineer
Eastern Department.
Second Lieut.. Duncan G. Richart, 1st
Cavalry, at Fort Douglas, Utah, will
join his regiment.
First Lieut.. William o. Ryan. cavalry.
Is announced as on duty that requires
him to participate regularly and fre-
quent1y In aerial flights from Novem-
Der 23, 1916.
Capt. Emil P. Laurson. 18th Cavalry,
is detailed for general recruiting serv-
ice at Albany, N. Y, relieving First
Lieut.. Herbert H. Acheson, Coast Artil-
lery Corps.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Maj. George F. Juenemann.
Medical Corps. on surgeons certificate
of disability.
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Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Commander c. E. Courtney
from command O'Brien. to command
Rowan and division nine, destroyer force
Atlantic fleet.
Lieut.. Commander c. A. Blakely, from
command Rowan. to command O'Brien
Lieut. F. c. Starr from Maine, to treat
ment Naval Hospital, Philadelphia.
Passed Assistant Surgeon F. E. Sailers
from Kearsarge to Panther.
Passed Assistant Surgeon N. T. Nc
Lean, to sanitary engineer, Haiti.
Passed Assistant Surgeon S. Bacon
from Panther and await orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon F. E. Porter
to navy recruiting station, Portland, Me
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. B. Pollard
from Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md, to
Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va.
Civil Engineer E. r. Gayler, from bu-
reau of yards and docks, Navy Depart
ment, to duty in Haiti.
Chief Boatswain H. Hudson, from Han
nfbal, to treatment Naval Hospital, Ports
mouth, n. II.
Boatswain E. ]. Frieh, from Chaster to
Hannibal.
Pay Clerk W. E. Lund, to navy yard
Norfolk, Va.
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mfttee, George Otis Smith. H. NICK.
Porter, Gratz E. Dunkum and Henry
NJ. Berry.
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Girls Sweaters, $1.00 to $5.98

Plain and fancy weaves, also
brushed wool effect; colors in
clude red, navy. tan, gray. brown.
rose, etc: some with belt and
patch pockets, "V'' neck or roll
collar; sizes l year to 16 years.
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China
Second Floor

Breakfast Sets, ~ 90 tn S24.UO.
Salad Bowls. 25c to $3.50.
Cake Plates, 25c to $3.50.
Chop Plates. 75c to $500.
Chocolate Sets. S3.75 to S22.5O.
Pickard Hand-painted China, 800
to S37 80.
Berry Sets. S1.25 mp.
French Dinner Sets. &15.OO up.
Open-stoc Dinner Ware
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Cut Glass

First Floor, Cut Glass Room
Bonbon Dishes. $1.OO to $3.50.
Cologne Bottles, $1.75 to $1,000.
Mayonnaise Bowl and Plate, $3.50
to $1,000.
Comports, footed, $3.50 to $1,000.
French Dressing Bottles. $1.75 to
$3.50.
Water Tumblers, $500 to $25.O0.
Water Pitchers, $500 to $500.
Ice Cream Trays. $500 to $1,000.
Vases. $1.5O to $1,000.
Decanters. $3.50 to $15OWO.
Fern Dishes. $3.50 to $500.
Baskets, $3.50 to $4,000.
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Lamps

Second Floor, Center Section
Library Lamps, $1,000 to $4,000.
Boudoir Lamps, with shades, $S.oO
to $500.
Mahogany Desk Lamps. $3.50 to
$3.50.
Mahogany Table Lamps. S4.0O 10
$1,000.
Cold Table Lamps. $1,000 to $500.
Mahogany Floor Lamps, to 1880.
Gold Floor Lamp, $500 to $dS.OO:
China Table Lamps and Shades to
match. $3.50 to $1,000.
Silk Lamp Shades, $500 to S33.W.
Floor Lamp Shades, $500 to $3o.OO.
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Art Department

second Floor, F Street Section
Marble Pedestal, $500 to $500.
Marbles. $500 to $1,000.
Royal Vienna, $500 to $2OG.OO.
Ruskin Pottery. $500 to $500.
Pickard Hand-painted China, 500
to $37 80.
Bronzes, $3.50 to $500.
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.Mahogany

Mahogany Trays. $4.OO to $1,000.
Mahogany Candlesticks, $500 to
$1,000 pair.
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Dresden China

Second Floor. Art Room
Bowls, $3.50 to $500.
Baskets and Novelties, $1.OO to
$500.
Candelabra, S12.OO to $3.50.
Fruit Stands, $3.50 to $3.50.
Dresden Plates, $1,000 to $4,000.
Flower Baskets, $3.50 to $3.50.
Evening star., 1916-12-12

OF rubberized fabric. in shades
of red or blue; warranted shower
proof; plaidlined hood; sizes s to
II years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
PARALYSIS MAKES CORNELL POSTPONE
 FOOTBALL OPENING

Ithaca, N. Y., Sept. 6-The Cornell University athletic authorities yester- day decided to postpone the beginning of football practice this fall for at least one week and maybe longer. be- cause of the infantile paralysis situa- tion. The tentative date for begin ming practice is now Sept. 25 instead of Sept. IS, as originally planned, and it is possible that a later date may be substituted. A short time ago the university authorities decided to post pone the opening of the university for two weeks, to the week of Oct. in- stead of the week of Sept. 25.
 Graduate Manager Kent said today that the first game of the season, with Oberlin on Sept. 30, has been can celed and there is possibility that the second contest, with Gettysburg, will also be called off. Coach Al Sharpe was not present at the con- ference. but he agreed to the decis- ion. Letters will be sent to all ot the candidates urging them to get into training at once ito be ready for hard practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
EASTERN WILL
 LOSE s35,oo0 ON THE SEASON

New, Haven, Sept. 6.-Present indi- cations are the Eastern league will show a greater loss for the season than the Colonial league did a year ago Although there is no way to as- certain the losses of the club owners, a conservative estimate would reach $35 900 in round numbers.
 The. Eastern league has not been right for profit-making. The league is too unwieldy. Ten clubs never yet made a paying circuit Magnates are so disgusted with the showing of the ten cities that they are condemning the entire territory as sterile, and are planning an alignment of two leagues for next season with trolley rides for players to and from the cities in cluded.
 There are large, cities in the circuit that may not welcome such a proposi- tion. It savors too much of the will lage stuff.'' It might be well to reject such an extreme and play the half way course by taking in the eight cities to include New Haven, Bridge port, Waterbury. New London, Spring field, Hartford, Worcester and Lynn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06

 OF RING BATTLES


 1s9c-Battling Nelson knocked out Wallace's Kid in 1st round atSHege- wlsch, III. It. has been quite some time since the Battling Dane has been accused of being a spring chicken. but it is not easy to believe that he has really been 20 years in the ring. as tho statistics indicate. Bat lived up to his name from the time he was years old, and the little one room schoolhouse he attended in Hegewisch was the scene of his first champion ship. Nelson licked all the kids of his size in his neighborhood, and some much larger. but his first real ring contest was with Wallace's Kid, a young hopeful who travelled with a cir GUS and who was thought to be a won der with the gloves. Bat put him to sleep easily. After that he began to box frequently, the bouts being pulled or in the back room of saloon, but few of these contests have found a ,s'ace in the record books. Nelson vas only when he defeated Wallace's Kid. and at t6 he was scrapping pret- t,- regularly, pften beating fia way on freight trains to towns In Illinois and V isconsin where a bout with T little coin attached was offered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
YALE FOOTBALL MEN START
 WORK FOR COMING CAMPAIGN
Kirkpatrick, Braden and McGrath Reported To Be
 Having Scholarship Trouble.

New Haven. Sept. 6-Yale football Candidates began to arrive yesterday for the fall campaign. Up to last night less than dozen men had put in an appearance but a squad of near ly 100 is expected to be on hand for the opening practice tomorrow. The athletes were greeted by Captain Black. Athletic Organizer Michael F. Sweeney. and Trainer Johnny Mack.
 The Yale football faculty will have plenty of material at it's disposal with which to mould successful eleven. For center there is vorys. who, played a strong game on his freshman teafn and will undoubtedly make a strong bid for the regular varsity berth. He will, however, have to prove he is better than Callahan, altransfer from the Notre Dame University. whC showed his worth upon the Yale in- eligible team last year. Still another candidate for the pivotal position is Kelley, who went from Exeter to West Point and from the Military academy to Yale. Black will. df course. play one of the guard positions. He is a. great guard. Last season he received an injury in the Lehigh contest. and retired from the game until just be- fore the Princeton contest. His play in this big game-one of the brightest spots in Yale football history-served\ materially to throw the confident Tig- CTS back upon themselves. McGrath. of Exeter-sch olastically ineligible last season-would be the logical man to name for the other guard, but 1t is said he continues to be defective in scholarship.
 The regular tackles are likely, to be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
TWO YOUNGSTERS
 SURPRISE OF BIG GOLF TOURNAMENT

Philadelphia, Sept. 6-Sectional feel ing is running high in the amateur golf championship of the United States and the big golfing event of the year at the Merriam Cricket Club has developed into a struggle in which all parts of the United States have a chance to show a winner.
 In yesterdays play virtually all the caddying was done by friends of the contestants from the section of the country which the player represented. The caddies left no stone unturned tS help bring their man home winner. This was especially noticed before the tee shots or any shot when ball or the line might be lost. The caddtes rushed out ahead to be sure of mark ing a wild shot so that no hole stripped away because of lost ball.
 The surprise of the tournament is the. showing of Perry Adair, and R. T. Jones, Jr.. both of Atlanta, and both under 20 years of age. These boys are playing splendid golf. A big sen sational match was on today between Max Marston, New York. and Robert Gardner, Chicago, the present cham pion. Gardner and Chick Evans re- main the favorites in the betting, all though Joe Guilford and John Ander- son have many packers. Other sur vivors are F. W. Dyer, Montclair; G.. A. Ormiston. Oakmont; Oswald Kirk by, England; G. w. White, Flushing; R. E. Hunter, Midwick; w. P. Smith, Pine Valley; D. c. Corkran, Balti- more; George Small Baltimore, and c. B. Buxton. Huntington Valley. The course is faster than at any time this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
WILLIAMS WINS
 OVER JOHNSTON
 AND GETS TITLE

New York, Sept. GA new cham pion was raised to the pinnacle of tennis fame yesterday afternoon on the courts of the West Side Tennis club at Forest Hills when Richard Norris Williams, 2d, of Philadelphia. title holder in 1914, forced the abdi- cation of William M. Johnston of San Francisco in the firal round of this seasons tournament. Only after a wondrous five-set match did the bal ance turn in favor of the Philadel- phian and against the representative from the Golden Gate, and while the glory of achievement belongs to Will Hams. Johnston can take himself a full measure of praise for the stand which he made to retain the crown The verdict in favor of the new cham pion was recorded at 4-6, 6-4, O-6, 6-2, 6-4, but these bare figures can never give testimony of the mighty struggle which was waged. of the varying fortunes of the conflict, which gripped the heart by it's intensity
 Beside the victory of Williams stands the spirit of Johnston in de- feat. The champion of a year agd must have known in that last set that his strength was unequal to the task of conquering the confident Williams; he must have realized it just as did the spectators, who could see the power of his game diminishing. ever so slightly to be sure. but still enough to indicate impending disaster.
 But Johnston fought on with the fine courage that is his. struggling against the impossible with a flash in his eye and smile on his lips, and when the last point had been recorded he gave of his ebbing strength to jump across the net and congratulate his triumphant rival. Williams, too, was spent, although, there had been little reflection of it in his play. He lay on the grass beside the court for several minutes following the close of the struggle. and then victor and vanquished linked arms and made their way to the clubhouse. while the spectators shouted their applause.
 It was the climax of one of the most thrilling matches that ever marked the winning of a national cham pionship. Prior to the contest Johnston ruled the favorite. partly from the fact that he was the cham pion and partly because he showed such astonishingly good tennis against LindIey Murray the day before. But there were plenty of supporters of Williams who had scored a victory over tho Californian in the East vs. West matches. Every indication, how ever. pointed to a struggle that would ho memorable in the annals of ten his. and the fulfillment was realized. Not even the Davis cup matches SUD-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06

Baldridge and Kirkpatrick. Bald ridge came to the Yale Varsity with great freshman reputation last sea- son, but injuries and poor condition initiated against the game of which all who know him believe him to be capable of playing. Kirkpatrick was an Exeter tackle and a good one. Last year as a member of the Yale freshman eleven he played an extra ordinary game and will undoubtedly prove one of the great tackles of the coming season. provided he is not, in- jured; provided, also. rumors of de- fective scholarship are untrue.
 Candidates for end are of excellent quality Comerford, from Exeter. has immense possibilities Betts. made over from tackle to an end last sea- son, is another good man. Allen, Lynch. Moseley. Blodgett, and Smith are other candidates for the wing positions. Van Nostrand appears to he the leading candidate for quarter back. He is reliable, if not brilliant.
 The bright star of the backfield will undoubtedly be Harry LeGore. who was ineligible last year because of the Quogue baseball mess. Rex hutcnlnSon, ITeSnman IuuDack two years ago. is another able citizen. Other backfield candidates are Jim Braden, formerly of Washington, and Jefferson-he is said to be deficient in scholarship-Bob Bingham, Ne vile, Smith, Taft and Jacques. sub- stitutes. last season. If IBraden is eli- gible, the team will not lack for an unerring drop-kicker; if not the Blue may lack something in this depart ment of the offence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
BOSTON PROTESTS M'CARTY'S PLAYING
 AGAINST BR00kLYN'

New York. Sept. 6.-The Boston newspapers have taken up the ques- ton of Lew McCarty4 status in the series between the Giants and Robins. They argue that as McCarty will re- ceive share Of the Worlds series money if Brooklyn wins the pennant, he should not be allowed to play against his former team mates. In Mondays issues. they called on Presi- dent Tener to see to it that the catch CT be kept on the bench during the series, as they claim he cannot be ex- pected to do his best when working against his own interests.
 Manager McGraw asked about his stand in the matter, refused to make any comment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
BASEBALL BITS

Nearly 50,o00 persons saw the Giants and Braves battle in the Hub Monday. The attendance on Saturday was 1S,000.
 The series between the Red Sox and the Yankees at the Polo Grounds drew a total of 49.o00 paid admissions
 Eppa Rixey of the Phillies won two of the five games from the Brooklyns. He seems to be a horse for work.
 If Mayer can stand his share of the strain the Phillies will be hard to beat Moran has been saving him for the final rush.
 One thing about the Phillies that must not be overlooked is their heavy batting. They outciass the Braves by a mile in this respect.
 A rule compelling batsmen to stand in the box at the plate at all times would hurry the games. Hitters waste a lot of valuable time by leaving their positions to put dust on their hands.
 Don't forget that the Red Sox must play seven games with the Mackmen and that the Tigers have seven with the Browns!
 In New York circles last night the Phillies and Tigers ruled favorites in the major league races.
 .
 The White Sox have no more games with the Tigers. Comiskey still be- lieves that his high salaried minions will squeeze into the worlds series.
 Shaw and Gallia are helping Walter Johnson just now and Griffith is smil- ing for the first time in many weeks.
 Rumofed that the Yankees have asked waivers on Love and that Washington has put in a claim. Grif- filth tried the lanky southpaw two years ago, but let him go.
 Walter Johnson is now pitching the best ball he has shown this season. Every fall Walter seems to improve when the weather gets cool. On that account it would be interesting to see what he would do in a worlds series Matty, Alexander and other great pitchers have had their chance, but Walter never had any opportunity to shine in a world's seriaA