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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
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 STOCK MARKET 

New York, Dec. 18.-Opening. tionaI gains in prominent stocks dur ing the early stages of today's trad ing were balanced by further material recessions in special issues. Ameri- can Tobacco yielded almost live points, United Fruit four and Ameri- can Telephone, General Electric and Western Union one to two points. IT. regularity was shown by railroads, Northern Pacific losing I 1-4 and H. linois Central gaining a point. Steels and affiliated shares eased later on very light offerings Liberty bonds were inclined to improve.
 Noon.-A few railroads and indus trials strengthened on the nominal dealings of the morning, lut the heaviness of specialties and bonds acted as further drag New lows included American Tobacco, American Telephone and several of the foreign
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 18-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Cloudy, with light snow turning to rain tonight or Wednesday; somewhat warmer.
 Connecticut. Cloudy and contin- ed cold tonight and Wednesday; moderate northeast winds.
 Disturbances are central this morning over western Montana and upper Michigan. They are causing unsettled weather in the western districts. Rain was re- ported along the Atlantic coast from New Jersey southward to North Carolina. The temperature is rising in the western districts and is generally above freezing between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river. Zero temperatures were reported from northern New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather with slowly rising temperature, followed by light snow which will probably turn to rain. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
NEW DISGUISE
 FOR TULIP ST.

The infamous Tulip street, which the administration "cleaned out" few years ago, cleverly sfdestepping "Baby DolTs'' and several other places in the vicinity, is again due for a change of name, After the dives had been emptied, the city fla thers gave the street chance to start all over again and be an honest-to- goodness 99-108 per cent. pure thor Oughfare and it was named Drouve street, under which name it is now registered,
 Alderman Vincent s. Whitney of the Twelfth district suggested another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

change at the Common Council meet ing last night, because the man whose name was hung on the street corner and others were opposed to it. The alderman recommended that it be called Belle street, starting on Jan uary 1. Whitney did not make known who the street was being named after this time. It is expected he will re- veal this secret at meeting of the ordinance committee, to which the resolution was referred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
CHEER IN THESE HOMES?
 IT IS UP TO YOU

Here is the Way for Charitably- Inclined Folks to Make Their Own Yuletide Season the Happier by Aiding These Worthy Persons Six More Cases in the City Cited by Charities Superin- tendent Where the Spreading of Bit of Christmas Cheer Can Do Wonderful Amount of Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Anglo-French 5s, French government 1-2s and United Kingdom of 1921. Liberty issues also were affected, the 1-2s declining from 9S.54 to the new low of 9S.4O. the As ranging at 97.1S to 97.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
ARGENTINE FAVORs BREAK.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 1S-Prominent Argentinians favorable to the Allies at meeting last night heard speeches urging that Argentina must break re- lations with Germany. Among the speakers were three former members of the Argentine cabinet, Senors Mag nasie, Yofre and Gonzales.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Claus A. Spreckles asserted before the Reed sugar-coal Investigating committee that Hawaii would get $9,00O,O0O as a sugar plum if the Hoover plan is followed in buying su- gar from the islands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

One thousand teachers of the public school system of New York city pledg- ed their loyalty to the United States and have urged the internment of those who do not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
There are tuUo kinds Of Brer Rabbit: BOTH CONTAIN ALARGE PERCENTAGE OF REAL SUGAR

The Green Label Brer Rabbit The GREEN LABEL is splendid grade New Orleans Molasses, stronger in flavor and slightly darker in color than the GOLD LABEL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

The Gold Label Brer Rabbit
 The GOLD LABEL is a special grade of New Orleans Molasses. Very del- icdte and Sweet in flavor and light in color. Slightly higherin price than the GREEN LABEL. t contains more sugar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Chairman Simmons of the finance committee announced there would be no reconsideration of the war tax bills at this session of Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Unable to work for many before his death the fat- of this family left widow and six children almost destitute three small basement the mother of this family goes out work and leaves her children to for themselves girl about A. is the little mother does well but they need many things help them to have happy Christmas holiday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Sherrod Smith, pitcher of the Brooklyn Nationals, enlisted in the army. Smith is the fourth Brooklyn pitcher to enter the service. Miljus and Galore were drafted and Wand Pfeffer enlisted in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

According to report of John L. Huelshof, supervisor of foreign lan- guages, there are enemy alien teachers in the schools in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Right here in Bridgeport you charitably- inclined folks there's opportunity for to do splendid work this Christ de Herewith printed list of worthy the city where the spirit of Yuetde will be unknown unless ges busy" right away. You help if you will You make their Christmas happy your own-and make happier than in the knowledge good deed done.
 supt Angus Thorne of the charities department will show the help. Just communicate with his ofce in the Police Building, Fairfield Another deserving list, similar to the appended will be printed tomorrow in The Farmer.
 Trying girls and 12 keep the home comfortable This mother has worked for the past until she is far from we'll Her rent has been raised until it is almost double what it when her husband died years ago, and she has many dscouragng days H. last caused her to lose about months work that she now finds herself with many debts Temporary assist in this will help good mother period of much anxiety
 
 When father in this family about year ago. the mother out from the long nursing that it months before she able to for her two small ch dren Inexperienced in factory work she has tried to keep boardes but because of the high cost food suf she has not very successful back rent unless kind friend heps she have to break the home that she has made such great effort to keep together Just few dollars will tide this widow trying period.
 The father in of the state institutions; the mother struggling along with five children trying to be mother and father to her oldest wayward boy the point of des pondency She is little woman but has been in poor health since the birth of the last baby and is scarcely able go No organic ilnes just out with the struggle The children range in from 1 to They need most o all cloth ling recent fire in the tenement block in which they live destroyed almost all their clothing Warm coats and shoes the most urgent need
 Three fatherles children will have happy Christmas if some will contribute small amount for clothing The mother works local factory but she inexperienced and does great deal Children range age from to two years Father died about eight months from the dreaded B. The children not robust and need plenty nourshng food Relatives help but they in poor stances themselves and not do a Warm clothing much needed
 deserting father ra mother, and two little children years and months The mothers constant plea is to find husband but the pres ent time the bel The mother has had difficult time bring her baby along and he fetfu that she not leave him go out to The cheerless and cold and the mother her best but is discouraged Can kind friend help her to give her children happy Christmas?
 Unable to work for many before his death the fat of this family left widow and six children almost destitute In three small basement the mother of this family out to work and leaves her children for themselves oldest girl about A. is the little mother She does we'll but they need many things help them to have happy l Christmas holiday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18
Brer Rabbit MoLasses to he Rescue during
 Sugar Shortage
Christmas Cooking, Baking and
 Candy Makinp

DROTECT your purse and help our government. Brer
 Rabbit Molasses takes the place of sugar in Cooking Baking and Candy Making and gives j7dvor-the real New Orleans molasses flavor!
 Many people find Brer Rabbit an excellent sweet ening for tea and coffeebecause Brer Rabbit contains large percentage 0f real sugar.
 Give the children B1er Rabbit Mo1asses on sliced bread at meals and between meals.
 The U. S. DEPT. OF AGRIcULTURE's Farmers Bulletin No. l42 in comparative table shows there is greater fuel value per pound in moasses than in soup fish, steak, chicken, bread and milk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-18

Whether you prefer the GOLD LABEL or the GREEN LABEL is a matter of your own taste. Both are selected grades of pure New Orleans Molasses from New Orleans, and both make a delicious spread for pancakes, wafhes, biscuits, bread, etc. A pitcherful should always be on the dining table. Your grocer sells Brer Rabbit Molasses.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17

New York, April 17.-Stepping be- tween the cars of a subway train and the Brooklyn bridge platform, Homer Baker, American half mile champion of 1913 and 1914 and also winner of the English half mile, was so severely injured that insalIsprob bability he never will be able t Q1np pete again. The runners shopldHr and both legs were badly bruised, and the fragments of the left leg were torn in a way that, according to the opinion of physicians. will prevent him from donning spikes in competition.
 Baker is a member of the Irish- American A. c. at the present time. but he became 1a1nnus in the world of athletics as . member of the New York A. C. He first burst into prom thence in 1913, when he won the na- tional half mile championship. He duplicated the feat the following year. after he had won the English half mile championship and several other importantr middle distance races in q short trip abroad just before the out break of the war. In June. 1915. Baker was injured in a motorcycle accident at Travers island and was un- able to run again until last summer. In the meantime, however. differences had arisen between him and the New York A. C., and he cancelled his reg istration with the club. He ran his first two or three races in 1916 as an unattached athlete and finally joined the Irish-American A. c. at the be- ginning of the indoor season.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
WHAT STAY AT HOMES DO
One Hundred Rutgers Students Form Home Guard Company-Baseball Game With Princeton Doubtful.

Home Guard Company-Baseball
 Game With Princeton Doubtful.
 New Brunswick, April 17-One hundred Rutgers athletes have formed a company and volunteered their ser- vices to the Home Defense league of this city in case of need. Rutgers students are all undergoing strenuous military training, and are being whipped into shape for war service, but athletics at the college are being developed further than ever as an aid to this war training. p< Only two games, Columbia and Georxetown. have been formally cam celled from the Rutgers baseball schedule owing to the war situation, and the Princeton game is doubtful, but the rest of the schedule will be played out unless there Is call for men before the end of the present college year. In that event, the schedule will be abandoned. Diplo- mas will be granted all seniors who volunteer. and other students will be considered as having passed the work of the present year.
 Track and tennis, as we'll as base ball, are being developed, and a special effort is being made to get all the students of the college into active participation.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
S0X BUNCH BINGLES
 AND BEAT ATHLETICS
Ruth an Enigma to Everybody
 Except Ping Bodie

Philadelphia, Penn, April 17.- Boston had no difficulty in defeating Philadelphia yesterday, the score be- teams hits scattered, while the visi- tors punched their safe drives in three innings, and seven of their eight hits figured in the run getting. Bodie, with a double and two singles, led in the hitting. The score:
 r. h. ,. Boston .OO320OO1O-6 8 1 Philadelphia ... .O01OO0OOO-1 2 Batteries-Ruth and Thomas; Sei- bold, Majors, Johnson and Schang.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
Giants Trim Robins.

New York, April 17.-walter Holke smashed whatever hope Wilbert Rob- inson might have had of checking the downward career of the champion Robins at Ebbets Field yesterday. The big first sacker of the Giants al- most wrecked the center field fence of the Flatbush stadium, and then, yielding to a whim of fancy. took a fancy shot at Bunny Fabrique's shin bone and almost ruined that. too. He drove home four runs with his two savage smashes and led his team in defeating the Brooklyn host by 8 score of to 0. The score:
 s... r. h. e. New York ..... O2030oOo0-5 o Brooklyn ...... 0OOOO00OO-0 0 - Batteries: Schupp and McCarty; Ced2re, Cheney, Burning and Meyers and Miller.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
MANY COLLEGES ENTER
Only Three Colleges OMlcially Drus5
 Out Of Coming Relay Carnival ol
 University of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, April 17.-The draw- ing for positloa at the pole in the University OEP Pennsylvania relay car- nival, to be keld on April 27 and go. announced terday. shows an un- precedent Imber of entries q
 While . Gf&ber of institutions hays announced their intention of disccn. tinuing athletics because of the war, only three-Harvard, Michigan and Cornell have officially withdraMn from the relays. A few others are expected to take similar action, but in spite of this the management says the entry list still will be the largsst in the history of the meet. $
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
|'kMAKERS WIN DN AETNA ALLEYS
ner Chuck Company BOglers aste Defeat Once More

e Russell 6 Erwin bowling Quin-
 osed up a slight portion of the 0etween them and the Landers' E4or the leadership of the Factory e0 last evening, when the Skinner LII company axgrsga&ion wAs beat NO games Of three rolled on tho - 4lleys. Jimmy Hogan who ned his way to the front for in- pal honors last week kept us his
 work last evening and easily sst Hplco for his mates. Billy Kahms 4Ae star performer for the con- |1Sd team. and also piled up the 1oG< total of the match. Bowers - wood in the ssoond clash for . 5o4 111.
 - oco9eo follow:
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
BROWN AND DRUMMIE DRAW
New Haven Boy Makes Favorable Comeback Debut Holding NIulligan's Protegc Even in Fifteen Rounds.

New Haven, April 17.-Chic Brown, the sensational New Haven light weight. signalized his return to the boxing game after a lay-off of i've months, by holding Johnny Drummie of Waterbury to draw in the fea- ture attraction of fifteen rounds at the Arena last night. Both boys waxed . fast fight from kick-off to curfew, there being little to choose between the two at the end of the battle. Brown fought ono of his ever-popular old-time battles, being relent upon forcing the fight and taking advan- tage of every opportunity that pre- sented itself. Drummie. on the other hand, was always ready to mix it and proved that he Is still a clever and game youngster.
 In the semi-final bout Charley Ber- gen of this city, and Dave Medar of New York fought a rattling ten round draw. Bergen showed big improvement over any previous effort and received 2 big hand for his work.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
WILLARD NO STACKER
Heavyweight Champion Still NLain-
 tains That He Was Rejected From

Heavyweight Champion Still Main
 tains That He Was Rejected From
 Army Because of Enormous Bulk.
 Philadelphia, April 17.-Jess Will lard is no stacker. He said so yester- day with smiling and emphatic bellig- erence.
 When somebody produced a news- paper clipping which contained a statement by Captain F. R. Kenney. in charge of the recruiting stations in Chicago, that Willard had not att tempted to enlist, he dismissed it with a contemptuous gesture of his ham, like hands.
 About three weeks ago in Chica- go,'' he said, T went to the recruiting station and told them I was ready. They told me my bulk was too great, and that they were not taking married men just then. I went away satis- fled. I don't know much about mus kets, but I'm ready if my country needs me. I'm willing to do anything that I'm told.''
 But somebody timidly interject- ed, Captain Kenney is an officer in the regular army. He says he has no record of your attempt to enlist"
 A fighting glint, not unmixed with a humorous one. came into the big blue eyes of the worlds heavyweight ring champion.
 Don't you believe what I'm tell ing your" he asked quietly, flexing his huge muscles. The crowd of sporting writers, reporters. and adoring small boys that had gathered around Jess moved back a perceptible distance from the midget-like tent outside which they were standing and which serves for Jess circus dressing room.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
ALEXANDER BEATEN
 ON BRAVES FIELD
Barnes Wins for Haughton and Stalin6s Despite Poor Fielding

Boston. April 17.-Barnes out pitched Alexander yesterday, and the Braves defeated the Phillies by score of , to 1. The local twirler was forced to contend against . handicaY, imposed by the poor nelding of Ma ranville and Evers.
 Triples in the fourth inning by Ma ranville, Bailey and Konetchy ac- counted for two of Boston's runs, and Gowdy's double and Maranville's single were the chief elements in adding another in the fifth.
 Philadelphia's only score came in the sixth inning on a pass, Bancroft's single and Whitted's sacrifice fly. The score:
 r. h. e. Philadelphia ... 000001O00-1 O Boston ........ Oo021000x-3 5 Batteries: Alexander. Oeschger and Killifer; Barnes and Gowdy.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
FANS 25 EATERS.

Liberty, Mo, April 17.-Mackenny, pitcher for William Jewell college struck out 25 batsmen and allowed only one hit in game here yesterday with Tarkio college. William Jewell won, 3 to 1.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17

teckle Eddie O'Brien of New Haven for the opener.
 Gus Getz, Brooklyn's utility infield- CT, was released to Cincinnati yes terday by tho waiver route. Duster Mails, the young pitcher was released to Pittsburgh. while Adama, the first baSeman, who went to Pittsburgh from Brooklyn. has been recalled and has been sent to Oakland of the Pa cifc Coast League on optional agree ment.
 The schuylkill navy regatta is to be held on June 3, and the peoples re- gatta on July 14. it was decided last night at a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Schuylkill navy. The state of war with Germany had raised the question of the possible cancella- ton of these events.
 Calvin Parish, a junior at Lehigh University, living at Scranton, has been elected captain of the Lehigh University wrestling team for next year. He wrestles in the 15S-pound class. i, II
 Coach Folwell had turnout of sev- ! enty-nve men at Franklin Field yes- l terday afternoon for the Spring foot ball practice of the University of Pennsylvania. The Red and Blue tu- 1 tor showed his hand at the start of the practice by drilling Ferd Elbe, the big junior. for backfield berth, probably for the shoes of Ben Derr. ! Elbe weighs fS5 pounds and Is the tennis champion of Atlantic City. He was ineligible last Fall Folwell l worked his kickers, Keppler, Halo well. Loucks. Bryant and Bell, by hay ing them shoot spirals to the big
 linesmen. Vic Weiser who played halfback in 1916. was tried at an end yesterday. He played end in his freshman year. Johnny Dundee was tho popular vic tor over Johnny Medley, in six active
 rounds at the Olympia A. A.. in Phila-
 delphia last night. Dundee concen-
 trated his attack on Mealey's body.
 (Contfnued on Ninth Page)
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Results Yesteraay

Results YeseeEday. sBoston 6, Philadelphia l. sfChicago 4, Detroit 0. 1g5QVashington vs. New York (cold). Efsleyeland vs. St. Louis (wet gdg.)
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
SPORTDOM SPARKLERS


 ces have heard this year came from the club physician yesterday, who an- rounced that Frank Bakers thumb was not broken at the Polo Grounds OF Saturday. An X-ray examination showed that the thumb was badly bruised. The injury is a common one among ball players. Manager Bill Donovan said last night that Baker would be back in the game in . day or two.
 Young McAulifre, the Bridgeport featherweight yesterday announced that he win be unable to 90 through with his bout with Al Shubert in Bridgeport the lattsr part of this month. Mack's right hand has been giving him considerable trouble since his recent bout with Battling Reddy. Yesterday he visited his physician and an x-Ray photograph showed that he had broken a small bone be- tween the joint of the thumb and wrist of his right hand. To take McAu1iffe's place against Shubert. the club has secured Frankie Burns, the Jersey city. star bantam.
 Preliminary steps in the formation of the Elks' Bowling association of America. to which every member of the order of Elks in the United States will be eligible to compete, were taken here yesterday at a business meeting of the Michigan Elks' Bowl ing association.
 The injury to Vic Safer. first base man of the Chicago .ationals, in Sundays game will lay him up for eight or ten weeks. 1t was said today. i The bone broken was the fibula, and lit was said that the fracture would be completely healed by July.
 William McT1gue. a 1eft-handed pitcher, was released yesterday by the Chicago Nationals to the Providence club of the International league. Mo- Tigue came to the locals from Toron- to.
 The late Diamond Jim Brady earned fame on the turf by paying big prices for blue blooded stake win- ners. He bought accountant from Captain s. s. Brown for $40,000 and saw the colt win the Annual Cham pion Stakes in 1906, among other fixtures at Sheepshead Bay. Brady also secured Oiseau for $80,00O and purchaser Fountainbleu for 435,000 O:seau developed into one of the best three-year-olds, while Fountain. bleu won the Triumph Stakes for two-year-olds. one mile. at Brighton Beach Brady's most popular race horse was Gold Heels. winner of the Brighton and Suburban handicaps in 1902. The Brady colors, red, white and blue. always were easily dis tinguished. Diamond Jim was one oi the most liberal patrons of the turf il. this country.
 Owing to the fact that there Is to be a big patriotic meeting in Meridei, next Thursday night. the fight carC arranged for that night has been post poned to the following night, Friday April 20. All of the events on the card previously announced will take place Friday night without any changes Reimer and Charlie Pitts will clash in the final bout of fifteen rounds In the lightweight class, while Joe Kid Rocco will 90 up against Young Sullivan of Waterbury. and Knockout Fitzgerald of this city will
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
Standing of Teams.
Games Today

Games Today. WaShinxton at New York. z fChicago at Detroit. Boston at Philadelphia.
 C.1eveland at St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
EBALL IN X NUTSHELL.
NArTONAn LEAGUE.

B Results YesteEdAy. oW York 5, Brooklyn O. ston 2, Philadelphia 1. 1t0bur8h s, Cincinnati 1.
 Louis 5, Chicago l.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
fstandine of Teaunsl
Games Today.

sl9ew York at Brooklyn.
 philadelphia at Boston.
 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. 34t Louis at Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
Meadows in Form.

Chicago, April 17.-Chicago was
 unable to bunch hits of Meadows yes- terday and St. Louis won again. The score was to 1. The score:
New Britain herald., 1917-04-17
Couldn't Hit Faber.

Detroit, April 17.-Faber held De- troit to two hits yesterday and scored a shut-out for Chicago. The score was 4 to O..