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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05

time. In 1898 Mr.. watson was made
county auditor and this office he con-
tinues to hold. He served as city at
torney In 1909 and 1910 and as city
representative In the Vermont leeis.
lative assemblies of 190s-10 and 1912.
H. In March, 1918. he was made
chairman of the public service com
mission, holding the office until July
Of that year.
Mr.. McFeeters was graduated
from Dartmouth College in 1908 and
from the Harvard law school in 1908.
His will make his home In this city,
where later he expects to move his
family.
He is a member Of both the Mass
achusetts and Vermont bars. He was
executive clerk to Governor Fletcher
in 1912 and has served as States at
torney since February. 1915.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05

was taken to the Brattieboro Memorial
hospital suffering with conclusion Of the
brain and possibly internal injuries. Fred
Howard. driver Of the car. was treated
for injuries to one foot. John J. Manning
had his right knee injured. Bernard Dun
levy and John Lynch. the other occupants
were uninjured. The guardsmen were to
leave for Fort Ethan Allen tomorrow.
big Peerless touring car was badly
smashed late last night on the Bernard
ston road when IL went Off the left hand
side Of the road through q rail fence and
smashed In the front against tree. The
car IL owned by r. j. Perry Of Bellows
Falls and was being driven by B. E.
Bowen. his chauffeur. who was giving
three men friends a ride. George Barre.
one Of the passengers. had his right arm
broken and dislocated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
PYTHIAN SISTERS MEET.
with Mystic Temple No. 10
in St. Albana.

westford. June 2.-About 70 members
attended a district meeting of Pythian
Sisters held here yesterday afternoon and
last evening with Mystic Temple. No. 10.
The other three temples of the district.
Mizpah Of Underhill, Chittenden of Bur-
lington and Emerald of ST. Adams. were
represented. The ritualistic work was
exemplified by the four temples. Three
grand officers were present. Mrs. Lillian
Zottman, grand junior, Of Burlington
Mrs. A. II. George, past grand chief. Of
st. Adams. and Mrs. George P. Derrick.
district deputy grand chief, of st. Adams.
Automobile trips were taken and a ban
uuet was served at six o'clock. The
meetings were held In Pythian hall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
VERMONTS PER CAPITA
CONTRIBUTION 80 CENTS

Washington. July --latest tabula-
tions by the American Red Cross an
nounced tonight. show that Delaware
led all other states in per capita con-
tributions to the Red Cross was found,
with a rate Of SIS. Figures for other
States include; New York (outside
New York city, $l.2s; Pennsylvania
$l.l4: New Jersey N.10; Vermont. 3sc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
19-YEAR.OLD YOUTH
DROWNED WHILE BATHING

st. Johnsbury, July wallace Irv-
ing. the 19-year- old son of Dell L. Du-
buc, was drowned in the Moose river
this afternoon. He and companion
were in swimming and Dubuc was
seized with cramps and carried over
the dam at the Follansby mill. The
body was recovered. Dubuc was born
in Barton and worked in the Fairbanks
Scale Works.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
HAY CROP HEAVY.
Farmers in Vicinity of Middlebury
Gathering Big Harvest.

NIiddlebury. July 1.-Some of the farm
ers in this section have begun cutting
their hay and most'of them will be hard at
1t during the coming week. The hay crop
is one of the heaviest known in this sec
ton, but in many of the low lying dis
tricts and along the shores of Lake Cham
plain great acreage Of hay is lodged and
in some places has even begun to rot.
Others who intended to begin the work
this week are unable to do SO because the
recent rains have put their meadows I'M
der water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
MIDDLEBURY CHOSEN.
Retreat for Congregational Pastors
September AZ.

Middlebury. instead Of Montpelier, which
was also considered, has been selected
for the retreat of the CONGREGATIONAL
ministers Of the State, about TO in num-
ber The dates are September Al. The
Rev. c. c. Merrill, associate general
secretary. is preparing the program. which
will include some of the most distinguish
ed names Of the profession in the north
east.
The retreat will give Mr.. Merrill an
opportunity to meet all or most of the
ministers of the denomination in Yer
mont. He succeeds his uncle, who for
years held the office and nominally does
still.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
ROADWAY FELL OUT
FROM UNDER AUTO
Five Members Of Co. !, v. N. C.. in Car
Are Injured More or Less.

Brattleboro. July IA Ford touring car,
hired in Bellows Falls by five members of
Company ]. V. ". c., turned over three
times this morning when the edge OF the
roadway on the upper Dummerston road.
over which the machine was being driven,
gave way. Eventually the cur stopped bot
tom up on the lower road. Guy johnson
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
WERNER HORN SENTENCED.

Boston, June 2S-Federal Judge Morton
sentenced Werner Horn, German
reservist, to the Atlantic pententiary for
IS months for illegally transporting dyna-
mite on passenger train from New York
to Vaneceboro. Me-. to be used in an at
tempt to destroy the international bridge
across the st. Croix river. He also was or
dered to pay fine of $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
NEW LAW FIRM.
Charles ID. Watson and w. n. McFeet-
ers to Practice in st. Albans.

ers to Practice in st. Adams.
st. Adams. June 29.-Charles d.
Watson OF this city and w. r. Nc
Feeters of Enosburg Falls have
formed partnership for the practice
of law beginning July 2. and will &C.
cupy the former offices OF Watson &
Tillotson on Kingman street over the
Peoples Trust company. The part
nership of Watson & Tillotson was dis
continued as Adjt. Gen. Lee s. Tillot-
son had to give his time to military at
fairs and In this connection moved to
Montpelier.
Mr.. Watson was admitted to the bar
in 1886 and served as trial justice for
the next six years as there were no
municipal courts at that time. In
1892 he formed partnership with
Silas w. Finn. which continued to
July l. 1908. In January. 1870 he and
Mr.. Tillotson formed partnership,
which has continued to the present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
FOR MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Young and old find in Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound true friend when
suffering from coughs, colds, Group.
whooping cough. asthma or hay fever.
MRS. Chas. Reitz, Aliens Mills. Pa,
writes: II have used Foley's Honey and
Tar for eleven years and would not be
Without it," When you get Foley's. you
&c the genuine. j. w. O'Sullivan. 30
Church st. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
KILLED A COW.
walter Locke and Lon Perry to Serve
States Prison Sentences.

Hyde Park. July LA special hearing
was held here Friday before Assistant
Judges Leach and jackson. at which Wal
ter Locke and Lon Perry. both of Water
willie. pleaded guilty to killing a COW In
the pasture Of w. p Smile of that town
and confircating the hide and meat. This
matter was brought to light by Sheriff
Brown Of that town who, at the instiga-
ton of States Attorney Maurice. made
investigation and found ABOUT loo pounds
OF beef In Perry's cellar and quantity OF
meat and the hide 1T Lccke's horne. The
former was sentenced to Windsor for
one year and the latter for two years.
They were taken there yesterday by
Sheriff Town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
SHE DERIVED WONDERFUL
BENEFIT.

Weak. overworked or deranged kidneys
permit impurities TO remain in the system
and cause rheumatic pains. backache,
pains In sides. stiff and sore Joints and
muscles. Mrs. A. @. Wells. Rocky Mount,
N. c.. writes: Il cannot praise Foley
Kidney Pills enough for the wonderful
benefit ! derived by their use.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
DIPHTHERIA IN ALBURG.
Children Not Allowed on the Street.
One Death Caused.

Alburg. July 1.-This village Is quaran-
tined because Of diphtheria. No children
are allowed on the street. There has been
one death. with diphtheria that of the
youngest child Of William Sheldon. Mr..
Sheldon is now ill with it and also some
Of the other children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
MRS. DE BOER WEBS.
Widow OF Joseph DeHoer Becomes Wife
Of william ID. Coates of Albany. N. Y.

Montpelier. July 1.-Word has been re-
ceived in the city Of tho marriage of Mrs.
Augusta c. DeBoer of Montpelier. widow
of the late Joseph A. DeBoer to William
B. Coates Of Albany, N. Y, the ceremony
having occurred at st. Peters Church.
Albany. June g. Mr.. and Mrs. Coates are
on a brief wedding trip and will be at
home after August l at oxford Road.
Albany, N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
Votes Special 15-Cent Tax.

Montpelier, June S-MontpelIer to-
night AT a special city meeting voted to as
sess a special l5-cent tax to be used to
meet the State war tax.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05
DRIVE FOR RECRUITS.
Vermont Regiment Band Goes to Mid
dlebury-1B Men Secured.

Mddlebury. June 2s.--1n a big drive
made tonight for recruits to the ver-
mont National Guard. the LIST Vermont
Infantry Regimental band came and
gave a concert on the village park.
with Lieut.. H. p. Sheldon in charge of
the recruiting party. Nothing was
known Of the coming of the band. but
a large crowd gathered and the result
of the drive" was Is recruits. Chief
Musician Durham was in charge of tho
hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-05

In turning into cash" that used article,
shorten the process through a classified
advertisement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
CHIC BROWN AND
CONDOR BOUT OFF

New Haven, Feb. definite an
nouncement that Chic Brown will be
unable to go through with his bout
with Harry Condor at the Arena on
Feb. g caused a distinct shock in
local boxing circles yesterday. AS a
result of the cancelling OF the match
it will be necessary to return the
money received in the sale Of tickets
as there is little hope Of the match
becoming a reality for some time to
come. The Arena A. @, which was
to have staged the match, has in
structed its agencies to return al
money to ticket holders
The cancelling Of the match was
prompted by the condition of Browns
right arm, which he broke in his bout
with Battling Kunz at the Arena on
the night Of Nov. 6.
Lew Brown, manager of Chic, stat
ed last night that has no idea when
his fighter will be ready to battle
again. Brown plans to have Chic
forget boxing until he is satisfied that
the arm is sufficiently strong to take
UP boxing again. Chic will be treated
by specialist imm ediate1y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
.MAGNATES DON'T
RECALL HOW THEY
STRUCK YEARS AGO

BY calling down curses upon the
present Baseball Players Fraternity,
some OF the O.. B. officials, magnates
and managers prove that they have
short memories. The old Brother
hood, which attempted to wreck or
ganized baseball by Launching the
Players League in 1890, numbered
among its devoted adherents not a few
OF those who, by reason OF their pres
emit position .denounee the latter day
organization.
President John K. Tener, Of the Ma
tional League, was one of those who
Joined the Brotherhood strike against
the National League, jumping the Chi
cago club to play with the Pittsburg
Players League club, Charles A.
Comiskey, owner OF the Chicago White
Sox, left the st. Louis Browns in the
lurch during the Brotherhood war,
and became manager, captain and first
baseman Of the Chicago Players
League outfit. Connie Mack, who
was with Washington in 80, Joined
the Buffalo club during the Brother
hood struggle. Hank O'Day, who
pitched for the Giants in 80, was an
other Brotherhood leaper, and after
the end Of the war he was sent to the
Lincoln, Neb.. club. George Stall
Hngs was one of the few who remain
ed steadfast in o. B. allegiance, play
ing with the Brooklyns, National Lea
que pennant winners, in 1890. Presi-
dent Tener was one of the leaders OF
the Brotherhood and helped to organ
ne the Players League.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
Abe Attell Won His
Teatherweight Title
Away Back in 1908

Abe Attell. who recently failed in
his attempted comeback, first claim
ed championship honors in 1904.
Young Corbett and Terry McGovern.
had both outgrown the featherweight
division, and the title was left vacant.
The young San Francisco Hebrew,
who was still a few weeks short of
his Goth birthday, decided it was q
good time to set up in the champion
ship business. Harry Forbes, VINO had
lost the bantam title to frankie Neil
in 1908, disputed Abe's claim, and
they were matched to fight in st. Louis
just thirteen years ago, Feb. 1, 1904.
Abe put Harry to sleep in the 9Th
round, but along in October Brooklyn
Tommy Sullivan challenged him to
battle for the featherweight honors,
and stopped him in five rounds at st.
Louis. In 1908 Abe got back at Sui
Ivan, putting him to sleep in the
fourth round at San Francisco, and
held on to the title until Feb. %, 1912
-Abe's twenty-eighth birthday, when
Johnny Kilbane lowered his colors in
Los Angeles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01

were so named for their solemn faces
The whole bearing of DOGGY" Miller
suggested an energetic terrier. Mertes
was "Sandow'' for his muscular de-
velopment and great strength. Pink,
Hawley's name was given him before
his baseball days. He was one of
twins, and their mother distinguished
them by decking them with pink and
blue ribbons.
George Carey won the name of
Scoops" for his first base work, and
all Carey's have been Scoops Of
course. Clarence Childs was Cupid
on the very looks of him. Mu1ligan
and Halligan were both called "Jocko"
but the reason for the name seems
to be forgotten. Noodles" Hahn was
so-called, it is said, not because he
loved noodles. but because of the base
ball noodle that sat upon his sinewy
frame Jumbo" Schoenick was
huge man, bigger and fatter than
Charley Schmidt, the'"Jumbo'' Of the
Boston Braves. y,
Several players of much fame and
popularity were given new first names
in place Of their original monakers:
Larry (Napoleon) Lajoie, Larry (John
3D. Mclean, Pete Gouis) r. Brown
ing, Babe Ruth was doubtless. So
called for his youth and round, inno-
cent face. It's easy to see why
Wheat would be called "Buck" but
why Buck" Ewing and Buck" Her
zog?
Nicknames whereof the writer
frankly confesses/ he knows not the
actual origin: Duffy" Lewis, Gao
tus'' Cravath, "Dut" Chalmers,
"Yank'' Robinson, kitty Bransf1eld,
"Silver" King and Silver Flint
(probably from light blonde hair),
| 'sDasher" Troy, "Pug" Bennett, bid"
McPhee, Monk Cline, TOAD Ram
sey, "Ubbo' Hornung, Socks" Sey-
bold, "Dode" Paskert, Sadie Nc
Mahon and s'Sadie" Houck, kip" Sell
bach, Cub" Stricken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
COMPLETE CARD
. FOR BOXING SHOW
AT CASINO FEB. 8

The card for the boxing show to be
conducted at the Casino Feb. 8 under
the auspices of the East End A. c..
has been completed and it looks as if
the fans will seel some lively scrap
ping. There will be four bouts and
R3S rounds Of milling unless somebody
comes through with knockout.
The star event of the evening will
be the affair between Young McAu
life Of this city and K. o. Eggers of
New York. This is scheduled for p
rounds Eggers has been after a.
bout with the local boy for a Iona
time. 1t looked as if they would meet
a, few weeks ago at the Fairmont A.
G. in New York but at the last min
ute Eggers demanded too much for
his services and he didn't get the
place. He is considered a top notch
er in New York and many pick him
to give McAuliffe a beating.
In the Semi-fina1~ Red Allen and AL
Ketchel of this city will mix it up.
This will also be a ~ round session
Allen is hard hitter but may find
it hard to land on the elusive Ketchel.
The latter has been working hard
at Levinsky's training camp since he
"as beaten by frankie CoEifrey in q
recent show. Two other good bouts
scheduled are Johnny Bennett of
Newark and Johnny Sharpe of this
city, eight rounds, and q six round
go between Pepper Martin Of this civ
and Tommy Shea Of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
WHERE BASEBALL
PLAYERS SECURED
THEIR MECHANICS
(Sporting News.)

We learn from the baseball bulle-
tins that Pickles Lilhoefer, catcher
also alleged to be a good catcher
is to have a tryout with the Chicago
Cubs. That's all right. If Mr.. Dill :.
,afer is gopd catcher, it was inevi-
table that he should have a tryout
with a big league team. And, his
name being Lilhoefer, it was equally
inevitable that the cognomen of ''Pick-
les'' should be fastened on him.
Kelly was called King because he
was monarch among the great play
ers of his time, and all Kellys, ever
since, have been called "King!" All
Coles are likewise Kings
All O'Briens are called DARBY" be-
cause a great player Of that name
starred in the big league 80 years ago.
ALL O'Neills are, must be, and ever
shall be, Zip" because the man who
made the biggest batting average on
record bore the nickname. And all
Dolans are called cosy" since the
day of the first Dolan who had that
cognomen. And "Ducky" fits any
man named Holmes, because the best
known of. the family was short and
squat and wabbled like duck when
he walked.
Complexion and hair furnish easily
comprehensive names, like Red Doom
Black Jack Barry, Mig Cuppy and Mig
Clarke. All Indian players are call
ed "Chief'. Restless, uneasy, erratic
athletes are styled "Tacks" or "Jiggs"
witness Tacks PARROT, Tacks Neuer,
"Jiggs' PARROT and "Jiggs" Donahue.
Bugs" as in the cas- eof Holiday, is
similar title.
Tony Mullane was called the Count
because he looked the part. Partisan
Bob Caruthers got his name because
of his aristocratic bearing. Probably
they called Radbourne "Old Hoss'' be-
cause of his capacity for steady, tire
less work. It's easy to see why the
venerable Arson was called Uncle.
Meanwhile and Slagle were styled
Rabbit for their tiny stature. Any
German player whose first name is
Henry is Heinie on the ball field.
Special names are rather interesting,
Cakes is g''Rebel'' for his Southern
origin and accent. McGraw was
'Muggsy" because he was a pugna-
cious Irishman. Chance was "Husk'
for his burly shape and bearlike walk.
Killing was "Noisy John" because he
hardly ever spoke a work. Schultz
was called "Wildfire" because he own
ed a horse Of that name. Donovan
is 'tWild Bill' despite his amiable
character, because he was the widest
pitcher of them all when young.
Tub Spencer and Club Sullivan
were, of Icourse, named for their ro-
tund shapes. bad Bilr' Dahlen mad
bad Bill'' Eagan got their titles for
their way of dealing with the UNI
pires. Tommy Esterbrook was
Dude" for his dainty costumes Dea-
con- White and Deacon Philippe
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
HUGH ROSS WINS
! FROM M'TIGUE IN
VERY SLOW BOUT

New Haven, :. Feb. Hugh Ross,
the Bridgeport middleweight, out
pointed Mike eMcTigue of New York
in a slow ten round bout at the Royal
A. G. last night Ross tried to- make
a fight Of it but was prevented from
doing SO owing to the stalling and
clinching tactics of his opponent Nc
Tigue proved to be the juiciest lemon
that has been foisted on New Haven
boxing fans in several seasons.
He didn't strike ahalf-dozen good
blows during the bout and seemed
satisfied in tying Ross up in knots
every time he was afforded the
chance. McTigue looked as if the
hand Of age was resting heavily on
him and also as if the white or blue
lights had shone too brightly into his
eyes.
McTgue came to town highly tout
ed, but despite the fact that he had
no difficulty in stepping inside of
Ross swings and getting hit with
straight 1efts to the head and rights
to the mid-section. the impression
was quite general that he would take
a high dive. McTfgue showed a little
fighting spirit in only one round-the
4sixth-and that completed his night s
work. He vacationed during the other
periods. McTigue complained Of a
bad hand received in his recent bout
with Johnny (Kid) Alberts. It was
evident that there was something
wrong. as McTigue didn't land an eff
fective blow with his right hand at
any time during the bout.
Ross was ever on the alert and al
ways willing to fight. He proved
himself to be the poss. ssor Of sharp
shooting left hand which puffed Nc
Tigue's cauliflower ear to three times
its natural size. Ross also sent sew
eral stiging right hand blows home
but none were effective enough to
put away the veteran New Yorker.
Ross captured honors in every round
but the sixth which was about even,
In the seventh Ross tried hard to put
McTigue away, but the latter waltzed
into chnches continually.
The bout was originally scheduled
Tor Is rounds but was cut to 10
rounds as soon as the battlers caught
a glimpse of the house. The bout
failed to draw at all. Most of the
fans stated that they had seen enough
of the middleweights for some time
to come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
Heating Gets Into
Finals at Handball
By Beating McKenna

Ray Heating and EN- Donnelly
were the winners in the city hand
ball tournament at the Y. M. c. A.
yesterday. Heating won from Maui
rice McKenna and DonnelIy beat Bill
Clark. BY his victory Heating got in
to the finals. He was in great form
and although he lost the second game
to McKenna he came back strongly in
the rubber contest, which he won by
81 to II. The first game score was
FL to 10 in Keating's favor and Nc
Kenna's triumph in the second was
by the same figures.
AL Burdick meets Dennis Kelly this
afternoon and Jack Larkin is sched-
uled to tackle Walter Haggerty.
These four players are among the best
in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
Matt Kilroy Gould
Make Runners Stick
Close to the Bases

No other pitcher in all history held
the base runners SO closely to the
bags as did Matt Kilroy. In one
game when Kilroy was at his best the
score was l to 1 in the ninth inning,
a man on first. Two men had al
ready paid the penalty of venturing
but a. single step off the initial sack,
The captain dashed into the coach
er's box.
"Hey, fellers," he shouted, Nwe've
got to have this game. TIL fine any
man who gets ketched $50"
The base runner stood, stock still on
first. Theone lbatter's hit to right
field fence sent the runner to third.
Kilroy made throw or two to first,
and then, wheeling whipped the ball
to third and caught the runner red
handed, a single step off the bag.
Does that fine go, Cap?" asked one
of the fans in the third base bleacher
seats.
"You bet it does" snapped the lead
err and he meant it, too; but after a
nights sleep he decided to overlook
the offense for it was one of Kill
roy,s boasts that no base runner dare
take two steps off a bag when he was
pitching.