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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
Connecticut to Send
1891 to Aver Thursday

Aver, Mass. Oct. s-Distribution
among the various military organiza-
lions at Camp Deyens of the draft
recruits to arrive this week, compris-
ing the second 40 per cent of the
quota. was announced today by Ma
jor Jonathan Nd, Wainwright, assistant
chief Of staff.
Connecticut will send 1891 to the
cantenment on Thursday and they
will be assigned to the so4th infan-
try, the 801st and s63rd machine gun
battaiions. the depot brigade, the
trench mortar battery and the sani-
tary train,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
Sue Susman q Feuer
Because of Rise In
Cost of Wheat Flour


The great increase in the price of
flour was indicated this NOR ming in a
suit filed by Berck & Stevens, bakers
of this city, against the Susman-
Feuer Co. of this city, on the ground
that they had to pay So mere a bar
rel for flour when they could not get
what they contracted for in 1916 The
action which is returnable to the Os-
tober term of the superior court, calls
for $4,000 damages.
It Is claimed that on July IL, 1916,
the Susman-Feuer Co. agreed to sell
the plaintiffs 1000 barrels of flour
at $3.50 a barrel. It is alleged that
that the defendants refused to deliver
the flour and the bakers had to buy
in the open market, at the increased
price stated above. They claim the
failure of the defendants to deliver the
flour caused a loss of $4,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
COMMITS DESERTED BOYS

George McMaugh, of 35s Center
street. q boy whose father is of parts
unknown was committed to the coun-
ty home at Norwalk by the probate
coutr today. So were Benjamin and
Joseph johnson. who have been de-
serted by their parents whe lived
in Fairfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

Sealed proposals will be received by
thR Board OF Park Commissioners, at
thM toffIcs Of the architect, Il. q.
8outhsy, ss3 Broad street., Bridge
port. Conn, until IL O'Clock noon,
Tuesday, October 9Th. for the con-
strnc<ion of brick garage at Boards
Icy Park Plans and specifications
may be seen at the office of the arch
1fact. The Board reserves the right
60 reject any and all bids.
BOARD OF PARK COM
MISSIONERS.
B. F. Cooney. Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
Award Contract For
Island Brook Bridge

The contract for the Islaod Brook
bridge over the Berkshire pond has
been awarded to Toole & Sunderlin
for $14,6S5. There were three 9TH
er bidders for the whole job, besides
one who bid for the fill work alone.
Fifteen thousands dollars had been
appropriated for the work. The
bridge will be of wood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

Having been closed since the adj
rent Of the bon weevil. several years
1910. the Natchex, Miss, cotton mills
wfi1 shortly Be reopened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
TO- IS small price for
i ~ this handsome madras

That price would be fixed if the madras was in
full pieces. Not much.
But because tits in lengths of 10 to 20 yards such is
the figure And there's not the least bit Of difference in
actual worth between short and full pieces.
Soft firm handsome madras, small checks and large
plads rich stripes both wide and narrow handsome plain
colors
Regulation quality regulation width, regular in every
thing except this special price Of 19c yd
foor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

DIED

DoXI11-I6 New York city, Oct. /,
d<ard ~ Robert : Doyle,
be0khsr Of Mrs. Charles Stuart Can
3xeId and Mrs Anna M. Hyde
Motice Of funeral hereafter.
P7s4ee onnit flowers. asp
<4HEX-1n this city. Monday, Oct.
!. 1911, Mary, widow of Peter
Er1ends are invited to attend the
s funeral from her late residence, $50
Pembroke street on Wednesday,
0ctT. 3 at g.: 80 fa.H IN. and from st.
Ny Mays 6hufch at Q o'clock
Burial In St. Michaeps ceme-
foFx- q bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

American soldiers "over there" will
have a real old-fashioned Thanksgiv-
ing dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
Skirt with all Of
silk 5 effect-S3.

Yes; underskrt of sturdy supple tasteful Heather
bloom.
But with ruffle of silk, and of changeable silk.
Has all the effect of silk, and how it will wear
In practically all shades for Autumrwear-$3;a and in
special sizes for women of full figure, black,-$3
Black sateen skirts for FULL figured women-$1.5 so to
$3.50. &.
Sateen skirts with deep tailored founce and So
Heatherbloom skirts at So have founce finished with
small ruffle Blue green or black,-$2
Deep-pleated founces of novel pattern appear
other Heatherbloom skirts at $3.50.
Good sateen skirts gray blue green or black wide
pleated rufHe,-$125.
s floor.
Babbitt' $ Soaps for 25c
Is there housewife doesn't know Rabbits is selling
at Z cents?
Limited quantity How it ought to sell 3 for 25c
St.unch metal surface washboards- &c
Good firm wooden Frame zinc plated steel rubbing
surface durable.
Regular so cent sort, just few left, 29c &
Sanigenic toet-paper holder-a new clever valuable
device for bathroom. Prevents waste, is attractive IN
white enamel finish.
With rolls paper Soc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02


firm
UNI
een
sofa beautiful and durable
inches wide Latest 81
I'd.
and
n and
Latest price
Special 2yd 60
Each of these special priced wooenE is included in the
stores quick tailoring service.
From them as from all other woolens we will make
suit or coat or skirt at special price.
Suit at $40 ST. or $12
Long coat at So
Skirt at 81 So
This price includes all the cost of actual making the
covering of effective buttons for trimming the findings
everything except Innings and special trimmings where
they desired
For it, one gets guaranteed clothes the store gives
its promise that all clothes made to shall salts
factory in fit and finish.
i
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

hand, and Howard Maggie. Is years,
shophand. Of S54 Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

The Weather:-Fair, continued cool
tonight; Wednesday fair, warmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for steno-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-02

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent worG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Upon prompt enactment of proper
legislation of this kind" the resolution
read, will depend the safety and pres
ervation of our nation and our success
in the war
The resolutions were telegraphed to
Vice President Marshall and Champ
Clark. Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
They were signed by members of the
committee. as follows: j. Ogden Ar
John P. Hopkins. Levy Mayer, John G.
Oglesby, V. A. Chandler. David E. Shan
ahan. ]. A Spoor, Fred w. Upham,
Charles H. Wacker. J. n. Walker and
Samuel insult, the chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Two Sub" Commanders Lost.

COPENHAGEN, via London, May 49,
The loss of two prominent German sub
marine commanders, in addition to sew
eral previously reported, was disclosed
in a reichstag speech yesterday. The
men named were Lieut.. Commanders
Wagner and Russ, who were eulo-
gized by Herr Pfeger of the center
party in remarks giving the neurology
of U-boat commanders of prominence
who have lost their lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

shall Joffre. valued at $1,000, she stated.
was among the things stolen. Other
property taken consisted of $50 in cash
and numerous valuable papers, among
them being drawings of ships and notes
pertaining to the patents for them.
Complaint was made that suit of
clothes. the property of Representative
William ]. Fields, was stolen from q
yard in rear of cleaning establish
ment on Maryland avenue northeast.
The police hive been asked to recover
thirty hymn books that were taken
from Friendship Baptist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
ILLINOIS DEFENSE BODY
ASKS FOOD COMMISSION
Adopts Resolution Urging Congress
to Take Prompt Action in the
Present Emergency.

CHICAGO. May 12.-The state council
of defense. composed of fifteen of the
most prominent business and profess
sional meh of Illinois, today adopted
resolutions urging Congress to enact at
once. as a measure of the utmost ne
cessity. a law creating a commission
for the absolute control of foodstuffs,
fuel and other basic commodities.
The commission would be appointed
by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

the submarine halted the steamers in
Spanish waters and escorted them be-
yond the territorial limit, where they
were sunk.
The Norwegian foreign Office re-
ports the sinking of three Norwegian
steamships. says dispatch from Chris
tiania to the Central News Agency.
The vessels were the Tore-Jarl of 1904
tons gross, the Voss of 2.422 tons gross
and the Nydal, a new vessel of 1850
tons gross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
TAKES LIFE TO ESCAPE DRAFT.
Street Railway Employe Worried
Self Ill Over War Prospect.

NEW ORLEANS. May Fear Of be-
ing drafted into the army and separated
from his wife and three children caused
William r. James. twenty-etght years
old street railway employe. to commit
suicide here today by swallowing poison.
according to statements made by Mrs.
James to the police.
She stated that since the CONSUMPTION
measure came up'in Congress her husband
had worried over being drafted until he
became Ill I'D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
To Aid War Relief Work.

NEW YORK, May IA clearing house
for about 1000 women's war relief organi-
cations In New York state has been estab-
lished here, which will be known as the
New York state division of the women's
committee on national defense. Mrs. Will
liam Grant Brown. president of the state
federation of women's clubs. is chairman
of the division, which is the first of
similar divisions to be formed in every
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Gold Imports Heavy.

NEW YORK. May 12.-Resumption of
portions yesterday another consignment
of SIS, 100000 from Canada to ]. P. Nor
gan & Co. being deposited in the local
federal reserve bank. This makes an
aggregate of s4S,000,00O received here
in the last three days, 1882. 900 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Boats at Coal Docks Burned.

AUBURN. N. Y. May 12.-Fire of
mysterious origin yesterday burned two
boats, the Porter and the Conger, and
for time threatened to destroy two
more. together with the coal docks of
the Lehigh Valley railroad at Fair
haven, on Lake Ontario, where great
quantities of coal are shipped to Can
ada The fire will tie up coal ship
ments for at least a week. Railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

trict of Columbia. are: Cool weather
the first part of the week will be fol-
lowed by rising temperatures Tuesday
and Wednesday and considerably
warmer weather thereafter to the end
of the week. The weather during the
week will be generally fair. except that
local rains are probable about Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
FRATERCIDE GETS Is YEARS.
John Paulding, Jr., Sentenced al
Martinsburg, w. Va.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, May 12-
John Paulding, jr., convicted of second
degree murder in the circuit court here
for the killing of his brother. Frank Il.
year ago. was today sentenced to If
teen years in the state penitentiary at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Moundsville by Judge John H. Woods.
This was within three years OF the
Maximum sentence.
c. S. Jones, convicted of forgery. was
sentenced to the penitentiary for three
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
More Norwegian Vessels Sunk.

LONDON. May 1.-THE Norwegian
steamers Tiger and Leikanger have
been sunk by German submarines ten
miles off the northwest coast of Spain.
According to information received here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Thefts Reported to Police.

Mrs. Franklin B. Clark, East Ward
man Courts. has reported to the police
robbery committed in her apartment
last Wednesday, A miniature of Mar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

officials say they cannot account for
the fire and they are investigating spy
activities. No estimate of the damage
was made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Mems 39c Sus-
penders. Csc

THIS COUPON and
Csc for Mems Sus-
penders, of good quail
ity Isle W e b bling;
l e a t h err C a S I offs;
S tri ped pa tern s.
Limit, two pairs to
a buyer.) (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Soc Table Dar,ask
at .39c Yard.

s4-inch Yarn Mercerized Satin
Table Damask, good. heavy
firm woven grade that will give
excellent service and always re-
tain its luster after washing.
Choice of five neat patterns.
GoIdenberE's-Ffrst Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

since the beginning of the year, and a
grand total of $3.50, 100000 since jan
uary, 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Weather Outlook for This Week.

Weather predictions for this week. is.
sued by the weather bureau, for the mid.
die Atlantic states, which include the Dis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Mems Soc Under
shirts, 28c

THIS COUPON and
CSC for Mems Athletic
Undershirts. of game
cotton; plain white
only. (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
SOC White Pique, SEC

36-inch hite Pique;
heavy raised welts. in new
novelty effects; a superior
quality for suits and skirts.
GOldenberg's-1st Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Mems Csc Hose,
14c

THIS COUPON and
lac for pair Of Mems
Bradford Hose. good
quality Isle t hr e ad:
in black. white and
gray; made with linen
heel and toe. (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Boys Play Suits,
Q7c

THIS COUPON and
SIC for Boys Soldier
Play S u i { s, of tan
duck, with yello w
trimmings: pistol belt
and holster with each
suit; sizes 4 to 10
years. (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
zoe White Cannon,
Cloth. l4c

36-inch White Cam no n
Cloth. heavy linen-finish
quality, for suits, skirts,
MILDLY blouses and boys
suits. ......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
The Coats

Fashioned of such favored materials
as Wool Velour. Poplin. Gabardine.
Velour, Plaids. Poiret Twill, MORE and
Serge.
Stunning new models in the new
barrel and sports effects, belted, tailor
ed and dressy styles. braided and fancy
trimmed coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Mems 75e
Underwear. 38c

THIS COUPON and
-3Sc for. Mems Law
renee Mills Underwear;
white gauze, cotton
and balbriggan; sec
onds of the regular
15c grade. (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
19c White Ratine,

27-inch White r a t ne.
with the new pebble weave;
heavy, close-woven quality,
for summer skirts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
35c White French
Voi[e. 19c

40-inch White Ere n C h
Wolfe, fine two-ply quality,
with. merceriZed chiffon fin
ish; firmly woven; one of
the most sought after ma
terials for summer waists
and dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Csc White English
Rep, 19c

36-inch White En- gil h
Rep, h eavy, firm-woven
quality. for skirts. MILDLY
blouses and nurses uni
forms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
The Suits

Materials of Chiffon Taffeta, Poiret
Twill, Gahardine, French and Man
nish Serge. Wool Velour and Poplin.
Newest models in belted and pleat-
ed effects, sports and tailored styles,
fare and novelty suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Corset Covers, lie
THIS COUPON and
1oc for Corset Covers,
of good quality mus
lin: plain styles; well
made. (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

SOC White >NoUelty
Skirtings, Csc
36-inch w hite Novelty
Skirting, with white mer-
cerized corded stripes, a
new and distinct white
goods novelty for skirts
and suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

white fabrics that the climax OF
lucky purchase obtained at about one-haf
cost,w which hand the
Voles w1de-dany sheer
and new fabrics ENJOYING and dresses
The collection of lovely effects, such
Vole Stripe Seed
Sainan Check Voie Shadow
LaceVon tiles, SeedV
Exraf twopy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Won1en's PC
"Cun1fy-Cuf'
Vests
19c

Garments that fit snug
ly and cannot slip over
the shoulders: low neck
and sleeveless, with
taped neck and arms.
Sizes 5 to 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

OSc DQlue at 4Sc
A purchase made months ago
enables us to name this low
price. They are 8lx90 Double
bed-size Bleached Sheets, Of.
servlceable round thread sheet
ing cotton-perfect quality-not
seconds.
Get a supply tomorrow while
you can save SO much on de-
pendable sheets.
six90 Seamless Bleached Sheets,
full double-b bed size; heavy linen
finish quality. strictly
perfect and free from 10
s,arch or dressing. Worth NC
orochet Bedspreads. double
bed size: MarseilIes O. ~
designs. Worth s1.75 D ..1y
Crochet Bedspreads, in handsome
raised Marseilles de-
BED s,s1s size. f1 Worth s0s ss.4s 81 Q2
45xS6 Bleached PIllo.vcnses. large
size: Iinen-finish quality: ~
hand hand torn and ironed. vC
Worth Csc each ..
GoIdenberx's-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Ironing Wax,
Six Pieces, Sc
THIS COUPON and
Sc for 6 pieces of
Chinese Ironing Wax,
wooden handles and
muslin covered. mo
ton Dept. (S)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
Way TO CONTROL
THE OK MARBLE PEST

Injury by the OK warble amounting
to millions OF dollars annually could
be reduced to almost nothing II stock
men would practice effective practical
methods OF control. according to @. A
Dean. professor OF entomology In the
Kansas Agricultural college.
The presence OF the OK MARBLE IL de.
tected by passing the hand over the
back Of the animal. The MARBLE may
he destroyed by putting kerosene. tur.
pentlne or mercurlal ointment In or
on the opening through the skin direct.
~ over the grubs. This treatment
should be given when the grubs ap-
pear on the backs OF cattle. because II
the gruhs become tough before being
killed they are likely to cause sores.
II the opening through the skin Is
very small It should he enlarged with
smooth, pointed stick. A machlnist's
oil can having slender nozzle furnish
es an excellent method of applying the
medicine. This treatment may be ap-
piled rapidly by running the cattle
through chute. with one man sta
toned on each side provided with an
oil can. filled with the medicine.
The cattle should be examined from
fifteen to twenty days later, and any
grubs that escape the first treatment
should he squeezed out and crushed.
1t is important that any grubs
squeezed out should be destroyed, else
they will transform into adult flies.
The OK MARBLE is one OF the worst
enemies OF cattle. especially In the
grazing sections. 1t is sometimes called
botny and heelly and is also often
spoken OF as a grub.
In general appearance and size the
adult fiy, like many other BOTTLES, re-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
SUGAR Raata For Dairy cnu..

Sugar beets and mangels tend to in
crease milk production when fed to
dairy cows. but experiments conducted
at the Ohio experiment station show
that corn sllage is far more economical
TO feed. Because Of this fact these
dairy experts do not advise the feeding
of beets except for high records where
cost Is a minor consideration or where
the number Of cows is too small 10 per-
nit the use Of sil0.
Cows fed beets had keen appetites
and ate more food because Of the slim
ulatlng effects Of this root crop. After
ten years work the Ohio station has
found that two pounds of dry matter
can be produced in the form of sllage
at less cost than one pound in the form
OF beets. Convenience In feeding Is In
favor Of sllage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Do you know why the bridegrOOm's
attendant at the wedding is called
best man" and how be happens to be
such an important factor at a society
wedding? He is supposed to look after
the ushers, the carriage, the wedding
ring and a host Of other things that
the fortunate lover could not be ex-'
pected to concern himself with ut such
a time. But there was a period In the
history OF the human family when the
best man had other duties than these
to perform. 1t was when there was no
church ceremony and when primitive
people had come to the conclusion that
marriage within the tribe was not good
for the race. Then II became the fash
ION for the young man Of manageable
age to 90 forth In quest OF a bride. the
daughter OF some neigbboring tribe.
Perhaps the girls were mot entirely
unwilling to be captured but no girl
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
Rsmsdy For Poultry coIdn.

When poultry roosts out Of doors un-
der grape arbors, in low trees. ETC., they
frequently contract colds and catarrh
in the fall or early winter, which may
eventually turn into roup or other dis
astrous ailments, If not properly treat
ed, says the American Agriculturist.
Poultrymen Of Montgomery county, O.,
have used the following remedy sue
cessfully: 0ne-half ounce melted lard,
one-half ounce pine tar. one ounce oil
and twenty drops carbolic acid. This
is put In a common sewing machine oil
can and a drop or two injected into
each nOstril Of the affected bird. II
this treatment Is not started too late
a cure is usually effected in two or
three days when used night and morn
ing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
BEST MAN At A WEDDING.

either ancient or modern. would admit
for a moment that she had wandered
away from the protection OF her male
relatives for the actual purpose of be-
ing abducted. Even II there was no
brother at hand the girl was likely to
put up a game fight, and the prospec,
tive bridegroom had need OF the assist
ance Of a strong muscled friend to aid
him in subdulng her. There was very
little to the ceremony once the girl bad
been taken to the home OF her future
lord, but the best man" was always a
honOred guest In her home, especially
II the marriage turned out well. In
many mountainous parts OF the civil
lied world where old customs obtain
the best man" still pretends to assist
IN abducting the bride.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
w.nt.d 10 PIIO. the Cubs.

Baseball men were surprised recently
by statement credited to President
Weeghman of the Cubs that he could
have signed George stallings to sup
plant Joe Tinker, but preferred to en-
gage Fred Mitchell. The fact 10 that
Weeghman made a strenuous attempt
10 secure the release OF Stallings from
the Braves and that Stallings was ca.
ger to leave Boston.
The gossips say that Stalllngs told
weeghman that he could not get along
tremendously with President Haugh-
ton. Weeghman was ready to take over
StalIings' $4,000 contract, which has
four years to run, but Haughton posi-
lively declined to do business. Then
weeghman signed Mitchell.