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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
PLAYERS NOT GIVEN PASSES
Customary Little Bits of Pasteboard
Conspicuous This Season by
Their Woeful Absence.

In years gone by, it has been Gus
tomary for each American league play
er to get two passes good for all games
both at home and on the road. Sci
dom We're these pasteboards idle. as
friends of the ball tossers took advan-
tage of the opportunity. AT the Amer
lean league meeting last winter, 1t was
decided by the club owners that these
passes should be cut out, and nothing
was said about it. When the players
asked, a few days after the start OF
the race, for the little bits OF paste
board, they heard the sad news, and
their friends have been hearing it
since, whenever they asked for one OF
the tickets
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
(By JACK VEIOCK,
nAinnnl Anurr, Snnrtc ENdftO

International News Sports Editor.)
Two young pitchers who are earn
ing their cakes in the big leagues this
season show promise of putting up rec
ords before they outlive their useful
ness on the rubber that will give them
place in that select set which in
cludes only the greatest slabmen of
the game.
One of these two youngsters Is
Ferdinand "Stubblefield" Schupp, the
brilliant young southpaw of a the
Giants. The other is Stanley Cove
leskie, the sensation of the Cleveland
Indians.
Schupp is perhaps the most remark
able of the pair, because he is
southpaw, and as a rule the south
paws have tough time when they
turn their steps toward the pitching
hall of fame.
McGraw has kept his weather eye
on the work of young Mr.. Schupp for
five years. He has always maintained
that Schupp had the makings of a
wonderful pitcher, but though Ferdie
failed to show him anything sensation
al in the pitching line until last fall
he chung to him, and the season OF
1917 has so far proved that McGraw
knew what he was about.
Schupp is in his twenty-fifth year,
and he is without doubt the best
southpaw pitcher in the National
league. He is considered by many to
De equally as good as Ruth and Leon
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
TURNING THE SQUAD.

When a squad is marching in line,
there are two ways of turning ton
a moving or on fixed pivot.
The squad is turned on a moving
pivot when it is marching as a sepa-
rate unit or when, in q column of
squads, the command Column right
QefO" is given. The moving pivot, in
which the pivot man on the front rank
advances at the half-step of Is inches
until the line is abreast of him, is de-
signed to turn a column precisely but
with the least loss of Roadway.
A fixed pivot, squads right Qeft),"
turns each squad in it's place on the
designated base, right or left, and is
a movement which bears important re-
lation to every other squad in the col
umn. For If the forward movement
is not entirely checked by the pivot
mans turning and marking TIME in his
tracks, the whole company will be
thrown out of alignment.
Being in line, the squad executes
the command fright QefD turn j..
MARCH" as follows:
At march" the pivot man (No. u
of the front rank faces to the right,
taking first the full step of 80 inches,
in order to clear the space directly
behind him, and then advances at the
half-step while the other men of the
rank oblique to the right until opposite
their places in line. Each then exc
cutes a second right Oblique, and on
arriving abreast of the pivot man,
takes the half-step until the last man
in the rank arrives on the line, when
all proceed at the full step.
To turn the squad on a fixed pivot,
the command Squad right (eft) :. .
MARCHw is given. At march," the
right man (No. u in the front rank
faces to the right and marks time. The
other front-rank men, Obliquing to the
right, place themselves abreast of the
pivot man and also mark time. In the
rear rank, No. 3, that is, the third
man from the right, moves straight to
the front until he is 40 inches in the
rear of his front-rank man. He then
faces to the front and marks time. The
second and first men of the rear rank
follow No. in column until they also
are directly behind their front-rank
men. They then face to the front and
mark time. No. 4 of the rear rank
meantime moves straight to the front
at the side of No. for four PAGES. He
then faces to the front and steps up
abreast of No. 3. AS the last man ar
rives in his place-or, when perform
| ing the movement by numbers, at the
sixth count after the command is
given-both ranks execute forward
march" without further command.
Squad right Qeft)" is much
used and important movement that re-
quires much practice for proper exc
cution, especially by the rear-rank
men, who too often undertake to
scramble into position. The pivot man
also must be extremely careful to turn
| in his tracks and not to take ground,
an admonition easily comprehended,
but frequently neglected in execution.
| The pivot man and the rear-rank men
have it in their power to make or
spoil this movement, which, improperly
executed, will disrupt and disarrange
an entire column.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
BONER BY MANAGER HIGGINS
McGraw Offered St. Louis Ferd |
Schupp and $4,000 for SaIIee-
Cardinals Couldn't See Ii.

An interesting story is told by a st.
Louis scribe to the effect that when
Harry Sallee was pulling his retire
ment stuff last summer and John Nc
Graw was seeking his services, Nc.
Graw offered the Cardinals Ferd
Schupp and $4,000 Miller higgins
turned it down, and McGraw then
made straight cash payment for Sal
lee. At the time Schupp didn't look
to be worth so cents, but the informa.
ton from McGraw that he was on the
ragged edge of a job set him going and
he finished about the best pitcher II
tha National league.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
RestfuI SIumber.

Good morning, judge" said the
prisoner, cheerfully.
You seem in a good humor for
man who has spent the night in jail.
$50 | am, your honor. had good
nights rest and that always refreshes
me. You see, my wife is timorous
woman, and when sleep at home LIN
compelled to investigate nMny strange
noises. No doubt there were burglars
all around me last night, but l didn't
have to get out Of bed and look for
them"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Urqes EATING of More Fish.

In bulletin dealing with the whole
sale supply and price of staple foods
partment housewives are advised to
substitute fish for meat, it being noted
that there is an abundance Of fish on
the wholesale market and that it is
far cheaper than meat. The bull, in
says in part: 'There is no reason
why households should be fed on ex
pensive meats when fish is cheap and
just as nourishing and healthful."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

tered an old acquaintance who was not
aware of the fact that Bill has been
a proud father for some little time.
"Whose kid is that, Bill?' was the
first question the players friend asked.
Mime" proudly replied Bill. After
the friend had got over his surprise
he queried, SIS it another spitter?
"No,' retorted Doak, 'it's a stenog-
rapher"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
No Rest for the Idle.

Little Jim's father was an exceed
ingly idle man, and when, in an at
tempt to inform his son about Sun
day, he remarked: Sunday is a day
for all men to rest"
Jim's big eyes flew wider open as
he inquired: But. papa, is all your
days Sundays ?"-The Christian Her
aid.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
PITCHER DOAK is HUMOROUS
Makes Retort to Old Acquaintance
That Offspring Is Not Splitter,
But a Stenographer.

Bill Doak, the Cardinal spitball spe-
cialist, may not be the greatest pitcher
In the majors, but Bill has rich fund
Of natural humor in his makeup. While
walking down the street in st. Louis
with his baby daughter, Doak encoun-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
A Cleanup Job Later.

"There," says the good woman as
the transfer man drives off with her
trunk ''Now I'll know whether or not
the baggagemen are really as rough
with things as they are said to be-"
"How will you know?" asked her
friend.
II put an egg here and there among
my clothes. Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Making Up.

Hubby-Pve made up my mind Tor
nice comfy evening at home.
Wifie-And I've made up my race
for an evening out So come along
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
Gold st. Man Is
i Fined for Cruelty

Alleged to have dragged big grey
horse which he owned and found ill
cast in his stable door, into the yard
about the premises, leaving him dur
ing the cold night on the cold ground
without covering or protection Of any
kind, Nathan M. Koenig, of 70 Gold
street, was fined SIS and costs by
Judge Frank Wilder this morning. He
appealed the judgment.
According to Alexander Howell, of
the Animal Rescue League, the horse
was found at 1890 p. M, in the door
way of the latter's barn. in Kossuth
street, it's back legs useless from sick
ness. Koenig with others pulled the
animal out into the yard instead OF
putting him in a stall. The means OF
the horse about midnight attracted
the attention Of He4ghbors.
Howell and DIR. r. D. Martin went
to the scene. The horse lay on the
bare ground. A few bags of feed which
Policeman Daniel Fitzroy testified he
placed on the animal was the only
protection afforded against the winter
air. The horse could not rear its hind
legs and DIR. Martin shot the animal
to end its sufferings. Koenig when
arrested forfeited bond Of $50 but
has twice asked that the case be re-
opened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
DIED.

PICKETT-In this city, March rs,
1917, Nellie B. daughter of Michael
and the late Della Pickett, aged Fl
years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence of her
father, $50. Lee avenue, on Thurs
day, March 20, at $3.50 g.. m, and
from St Peters church at g. a. m.
Interment st. Michaers cemetery.
SGT b.
LEARY-In this city, March 81. 1917,
Arlene. daughter Of William F. and
Mary A. Hayes Leary. aged 8 years,
months
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence Of the
parents, No. 275 PeQuonnock street,
on Thursday, March 20, at 2:3O
p. m. Interment in st. Michaers
cemetery. SGT b*p
O'RRIEN-In this city, March 81,
1917, Andrew O'Brien Of 767 Arc
aA tic street.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the undertaking par
Tors Of Cullinan & Mullins No. 864
Main ST. on Thursday, March 20,
at $3.50 a. m, and from st. Charles
Church at 9 a. m. Interment at St
Michael's cemetery. a.
GRAHAM-In this city, March 81,
1877, Thomas Graham.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 369
Colema nstreet, on Thursday March
80, at $3.50 a. M, and from ST. Au-
gustine's church at 9 a. m. Inter
ment at st. Michaeps cemetery
APP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
JEWISH WOMEN TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE

New York; March 2s-Prominent
Jewish women throughout the United
States. it was announced today, are
organizing to represent thei- sex at
the American Jewish congress- The
date for this congress will be fixed at
a conference held here April 1.
Mrs. Nathan Stratus has b zen elected
honorary president Of the women's
organization and Mrs Joseph Fels &C
tive president.
One purpose Of the congress is to
formulate for presentation to the
peace conference that will follow the
war program for the emancipation
of Jews living in countries where they
are now subjected to persecution. An
Important part Of this program. says
a statement issued by the organizers,
will be a. call for the recognition of the
national claims of Jews in Palestine
with the possible creation of Jew
ish administration and an internation-
al guarantee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
ANNA GERTRUDE MCNAMARA

Attended by hundreds of friends,
including former schoolmates, and
pupils, the funeral of Miss Ann Ger
trude Mcnamara was held from the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Mcnamara, $50 'Peuonnock
street at $3.50 this morning and at 9
o'clock from st. Augustine's church
where the solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN was sung by Rev Robert j.
Bowen assisted by Rev! Edward F.
Hayes as decaon and, Rev. James Der
win as sub..dedcon. AS the pody was
being borne into the church, the
choir sang "Come Unto Me" and at
the offertory, Domino Jesu.' At the
end of the mass Miss May Flaherty
sang Some Sweet Day" The children
of Mary of the church attended the
services in a body and Superintend-
ent of Schools, Samuel J. Slawson,
George NJ Lasell, principal, and II
teachers from Waltersville school
were also present. The floral tributes
were so numerous that it took three
coaches of the procession to convey
them to the cemetery. The bearers
James Rooney, Faul Green, James
Falvey, Thomas Hogan, Edward Oar
gan, and Charles Ennis. Burial was
in st. Michae1s. cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
KATHERINE M'MAHON.

The funeral of Katherine, wife Of
Anthony Mcmahon, of 1901 Pembroke
street, was held from the undertaking
parlors of Cul1inan e Mullins at $50
this morning and from st. Charles
church at 10 o'clock where a solemn
requiem mass was sung by Rev. P. j.
McGivney, assisted by Rev. Michael
Heating as deacon and Rev. James
Huston as sub-deacon. At the Of
fertory Miss Jessie Murray sang ave
Marie" and at the close Of the mass
Face to Face and LEAD Kindly
light The bearers were John Smith,
Edward Dumphy, George Dumphy,
Thomas Mcguire, Cassius Deitz and
Myron Lucas. Burial was in St. Mich
ael's cemetery where Father McGiv-
ney read the committal services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
WILLIAM j. AMMON.

The funeral of William J. AmmOn
was held this morning from his home,
635 Arctic street at $3.50 and from
ST. Charles church at O'Clock where
Rev. P. J. Mckinney celebrated the
high mass Of requiem. There was a
large attendance of sorrowing rela-
tives and friends and a beautiful dis
play of floral offerings. The pail
bearers were Edward Coulson, Fred
Cahill, James Deagnan, Michael
Cahill, James Coffee and William
Kishback. The interment was in the
family plot at St. MichaePs ceme-
terry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Hiding Gustafson, concert master;
John Reynolds, librarian; Albert E.
Eccles, c.. H. Flint and Clarence An
derson, committee on engagements.
Rehearsals of the orchestra will be
conducted every Wednesday forenoon
at 1870. The string instrumentalists
will rehearse every Friday forenoon
under the direction of Concert Master
Gustafson. Other rehearsals viii be
at the call Of Leader Davey The Mu-
sicians' union has voted 500 to pur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
MARY j. MINER.

The funeral of Miss Mary J. Miner,
for rs years the proprietor of Court
land school in this city, was held pri-
vately from the home of her sisters,
Mrs. Nathan B. Topping, of 123rd
street, New York, this afternoon. Rev.
John DePuy Of Williamstown, Mass,
who participated in many Of the COM
mencement services at CORTLAND
school, conducted the services. Miss
Miner died suddenly on Monday at
her sisters home, of intestinal trouble.
AS head of the exclusive day school
here for a quarter of century, Miss
Miner was widely known. She was 60
years old. News of her death came
as a shock to her hundreds of friends
here. CORTLAND school was discon-
tinued last spring and since that time
Miss Miner had been head of the
mathematics department of Putnam
hall, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
COL. BURPEE WILL
ADDRESS WAR VETERANS

Col. Lucien F. Burpee of Waterbury,
Of the military emergency board and
military adviser to the governor, will
address a meeting of Spanish War
veterans at the high School auditor
ium Sunday afternoon at $3.50. Other
speakers will be Justice George w.
Wheeler, Major Louis J. Hermann
and Mayor Wilson. The Spanish war
veterans Of the city are to organize
a unit Of the Home Guards. All Span
ish war veterans may join,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
FINED SO FOR FRAUD
IN CITY LUNCH ROOMS.

Harry Carr, of "a Henry street, had
a scheme to beat the high cost of liv-
ing. He managed in some way to
obtain checks in the Congress Lunch,
in Main street, which he or someone
punched for the sum of five cents.
Carr would eat a steaming big meal
take the check for the meal and
place it in his pocket. Approaching
the cashiers desk he would be carry
ing the five cent check in his hand,
pass over a "jitney' and walk out.
The management by some means
learned of his alleged method and
yesterday they caused his arrest
Judge Frank Wilder fined him SIC
this morning in the city court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
Big Steam Yacht,
Sold In Hartford,
May Be for Navy

Hartford, March 2S-The yacht
Bohemian was sold today by Henry
B. Hale of East Hartford, it's owner,
to Capt. Frederick PLACE of Brook
Ign, N. Y, and Mr.. Hale believes
Capt. PLACE was acting for the United
States government. Mr.. Hale receiv-
ed request for description Of the
craft two weeks ago from the navy
department.
The Bohemian has been laid up in
Essex during the winter. Capt. PLACE
and crew took possession this fore
noon. She is lit feet long and IL
feet beam. She has speed Of from
18 to 20 miles and was built in Bos-
ton in 1909
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
FRANCIS III. REED.

Following two weeks Of illness,
Francis H. Reed, resident of
Bridgeport for the last Is years and
an employe of the Springfield Emery
Wheel Co., died at his home, 274
Brook street this morning. Mr.. Reed
was born in Croton Falls, N. Y, IS
years ago. He was member of the
Washington Park M. e. church. His
widow and two sons survive him, Mil
ton L., patrolman, and Reginald B.,
clerk in the local post office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
THOMAS GRAHAM.

Thomas Graham died yesterday at
his home, 369 Coleman street, Mr..
Graham was born in the West End
and had lived there all his life. He
was member of Park City Council,
w. O. w. Surviving him are his
widow, two sisters, Mrs. Rose Dear
born, and Miss Catherine Graham, and
four brothers, James, William and
Frederick of Bridgeport, and Frank
Graham of Long Hill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
Symphony Orchestra
Is Organizing Today

Permanent organization of the
Bridgeport Symphony orchestra was
effected this forenoon in the rooms of
the Bridgeport Musicians association.
Forty musicians were enrolled and
more will be enrolled by Sunday. A
rehearsal was held and afterward
Samuel Davey. Jr., was chosen leader;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
KILLED BY TRAIN

Greenwich. March 23--John O'Rrien.
aged about so, of New Rochelle, was
struck by train while on the railroa d
bridge in North Water street, East
Port Chester, today The body was
picked up in the street below
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
EDWIN II. CORNFORTH.

The funeral of Miss Adelia E. Rich
who committed suicide by shooting
himself after shooting his wife, was
held from the undertaking parlors OF
Cullinan & Mullins at o'clock this
afternoon. The Odd Fellows of which
he was a former member, held their
services over the body and burial was
in LakevieW cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
Heublein Tower Is
Offered to State
Especial to The Farmer.

Especial to The Farmer.)
Hartford, March 28-Gilbert F.
Heublein today offered to the state
the famous Heublein tower, on the
highest point of Talcott mountain.
Gov. Holcomb accepted.
The tower commands view for
many miles around and is especially
desirable as militia point of vantage
It was erected at cost of about half
a million dollars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Capt. Henry North, one Of the as
sistant janitors at the county court
hoouse, celebrated his 10th birthday
today. Capt. North is a Civil wal
veteran and despite his advanced years
is in rugged health. In honor of his
birthday he took the day off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
Senate Ratifes Plan
For Commission to
Probe Omnibus Bill
ESPECIAL to The Farmer)

Hartford, March 2S.-The Senate
today passed the bill designating a
commission of five to examine the
provisions of the omnibus bill faith
cred by John T. King.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
OwLAND DRY GOODS co.

census in this state under the direc-
ton of Gov. Whitman and carrying
an appropriation Of $4,000 for ex-
penses was passed by the assembly to-
day without opposition. 1t now goes
| to the governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
chase music for the orchestra

chase music for the orchestra.
Some of the best known musicians in
the state have signif1ed their intention
Of aff1liatfrg with the orchestra 1t Is
believed a musical organization that
will be famous throughout New Eng
land can be developed here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
0bIT UARY
ADELIA Il. RICHARDS

The funeral of Edwin T. COrnforth,
ards, who died yesterday at her home,
102 Black Rock avenue, after being
confined to her bed for Is years, was
held at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev. w.
W. Rose, pastor of the Universallst
church, conducted the services. Burial
was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

ish butcher shops at Chicago follow
ing an appeal for protection against
women customers who are aroused be-
cause Of the high prices Of meat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
SET STANDARD WEIGHT
FOR GRAVEL AND, SAND
ESPECIAL to The Farmer

: ISpECIdT 70 The dFn1eT.J
Hartford, March 28-In the House
today a definition was made of what
shall constitute one cubic yard of sand
and one cubic yard of gravel. A meas
ure which was adopted set the weight
at $500 and 2,S00 pounds respect
lively. The bill was favored by
Bridgeport contractors, of whom
Frank E. Clark and George T. Nc
Carthy appeared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

Governor Keyes, of New Hampshire
appointed committee on public safe"
ey consisting of 100 citizens to coop
crate with the civil and military au.
+ thorities in the work of prepared
ness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

UNION MACHINISTS- the navy
yards and arsenals. Call at Ma
chinists Headquarters, 81 Cannon
St., for examination until Saturday.
SGT So
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
PLANO TUNING

PIANO TUNING-Service that is ex-
pert and reliable Phone Barnum
1920. Your order will receive
prompt attention. ROLAND E. Hart,
sole agent-Kroeger Pianos and
Player Pianos, 1119 Broad street.
S28 asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

FURNISHED ROOM BUSINESS Of
five rooms completely furnished.
toilet, set tubs. gas, all rented. In
come $500 per month. Rent $40.
Price 500, if taken this week.
Central. No ,triflers. Address R.
J. Care OF Farmer. a+p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

COMPLETE VULCANIZING PLANT
For sale at sacrifice. Reeves,
1857 Broadway, N Y.
S2S SIP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

Governor Lowden of Illinois offered
TO the Navy Department the use OF
his private yacht, the Venice, now at
Alexandria Bay, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

Orders were received by military
officials at St. John, N. B.. to recruit,
men for the Canadian reserve squa-
dron of the. Royal Flying Corps, one
Of the latest branches of Dominion
military service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
CENSUS BILL PASSES.

Albany March 2s-The Senate bill
to provide for the taking of a war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28

Carl F. Gayer, president of the
Double Service Tire x Rubber Co., of
Akron, convicted of using the mails
to defraud, was sentenced to Fl
months in the. Federal penitentiary
at Atlanta.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
HORSES

HORSES FOR SALE-Watson wag-
ons, double dump carts, double
trucks with harness, single carts
harness. James Doolan and Son,
Frank st.
A22 aII*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-28
BRIEF news NOTES

Three persons persisted in fire
that destroyed the Stephens Hotel
and 10 other buildings at Creston.
w. Va.