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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
OPEN AL.
SEASONON
APRIL Il
Official Announcement Made
by President Ban John
son Last Night.
(By Associated Press.)

| Chicago. Feb. 16.-The seventeenth
season of the American league will
open April IL, according to the official
schedule for 1917, as made public by
b. B. Johnson. president of the league
last night.
154 games, and three trips around the
circuit, the season closing Oct. 4, with
Washington at Boston. The other six
clubs are scheduled to end hostilities on
, Oct. l, with Chicago at New York, st.
Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadel-
phia and Cleveland at Washington. It
may be possible, however, to advance
the three games which Boston has
scheduled for the tail end Of the sea-
son.
New York, Philadelphia, Detroit
and st. Louis have been awarded the
inaugural series. The worlds cham
pions will be the attraction at New
York, Washington will oppose Phila-
delphia, while Cleveland tackles De-
troit and Chicago plays at st. Louis.
Four-game series are booked for each
are then continued in the west and
east until the second week in May.
The invasion of the west by the
eastern clubs has been set for May 10.
New York will visit Chicago, Phila-
delphia will be at st. Louis, Boston at
Detroit and Washington at Cleveland.
The invasion of the east by the
western clubs will begin May 81 and
June /. Detroit and Cleveland will
They will play at New York and Bos-
ton, respectively. Chicago and st.
Louis open hostilities on the follow
ing day at Philadelphia and Wash
ington.
In the matter of Saturdays and
Sundays, Chicago Jared the best. 1t
was allotted fourteen Sundays and
thirteen Saturdays. Detroit and Cleve-
land shared alike in the distribution
of these two days, with thirteen Sab
baths and twelve Saturdays each. st.
Louis drew thirteen Saturdays and
twelve Sundays. There being no Sun
day ball in the east, no Sundays were
given to the eastern clubs at homes
but Washington and Philadelphia
have been given twelve Saturdays
each, while New York and Boston
have thirteen each.
Independence Day, July 4. double
headers will be played in st. Louis,
Detroit, New York and Boston, with
Cleveland, Chicago, Washington and
Philadelphia, as the respective oppon-
ents.
Chicago. Cleveland, Philadelphia
and Boston were given the home
Detroit, st. Louis. Washington and
New York, being the attractions, re-
spectively.
Double headers will be played on
Decoration Day, May 80, and the card
for that day will be: st. Louis at
Chicago: Detroit at Cleveland; Bos-
ton at Washington and New York at
Philadelphia.
In addition to the above special
| ho hnaYa a
BILE bill, with Chicago as it's opponent
on June Is, Bunker Hill day.
There are only three conflicting
dates with the National league. All
are on Sunday, in Chicago. They are
June "a, and Sept. 8 and 16.
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TO CLOSE
SEASONON
OCTOBER4
National League Will Open
April IL, Playing Usual
154 Games
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 16.-The National
league season will open on April IL,
and close Oct. 4. according to the off,
cial schedule which was made public
by John K. Tener, president of the
league, here today. 1t calls for the
around the circuit by each club, and
in other respects compliments the
American league schedule announced
from Chicago last night.
The card for the opening day fol-
lows: !,
New York at Boston.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh at Chicago.
Cincinnati drew the greatest number
of Sunday games-sixteen, while
day games for his Pittsburgh club.
He was awarded fifteen. In addition
to the Saturday bills, Dreyfus also
was given three holidays Decoration
day, independence day and Labor
day. 3d.
Chicago Is Second.
Chicago was second best in the dis
position Of Sunday dates with fourteen
while st. Louis was given twelve. The
allotted to the three cities differs from
that of the American league, because
only three cities in the national
circuit permit baseball on the Sab
bath, while in the younger league,
baseball is allowed in four.
Brooklyn and Philadelphia, each
drew thirteen Saturdays while Boston,
New York, Cincinnati and Chicago
have twelve each. st. Louis was
awarded the fewest Saturday games
eleven.
To balance the Bunker Hill day"
program awarded to the Boston Am
orleans, the National league has given
the Boston Braves, a double bill on
"Patriats' day" April 8. with Phila-
delphia as its opponent. Patriots
day" is the anniversary Of the Battle
Of Lexington.
The Decoration day games will be
played as follows:
Brooklyn at Boston.
Philadelphia at New York.
Chicago at Pittsburgh.
st. Louis at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn, New York, Pittsburgh
and st. Louis have Labor day games
scheduled with Philadelphia, Boston,
Cincinnati and Chicago, respectively.
Independence day, the schedule will
tie:
New York at Brooklyn.
Boston at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
Three conflicts are on the schedule,
and all are at Chicago. They are with
the following clubs on the following
dates:
Pittsburgh, June "a. and Sept. 8;
and with st. Louis Sept. Is.
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RELATIONS With
PLAYERS FRAT"
ARE CALLED. OFF
American League Follows
Steps of National in Ter
minating Agreement
(Ry Associated Press.l

New York, Feb. 16.-Relations with
the Baseball Players fraternity were
severed by the American league at Its
schedule meeting here yesterday
when similar action taken by the Ma
tional league Wednesday was en-
dorsed by the following resolutions:
Whereas the Players fraternity
has repeatedly violated the letter and
spirit of an agreement entered into
with them on Jan. 6. 1914, therefore
| be 1t ..-....-
'iResolved, by the American league
of professional baseball clubs, that all
relations with said fraternity be, and
the same hereby are terminated"
The playing schedule for the COM
| ing season was adopted, the action OF
the National commission in reference
to the requests of the National Asso-
citation of Minor Leagues was approx
ed, and while the playing rules were
discussed no changes were recon-
mended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
INDEPENDENTS
SMOTHER D.B.C.
QUINT, SO TO Il
Get Sweet Revenge for De.
feat Suffered at Hand of
Fargo Five Last Week

The Moorhead independents basket
ball team got sweet revenge for the de-
feat suffered at the hands of the Dakota
Business college Quint OF Fargo last
week by completely outclassing and
defeating the Fargo Ave, 80 to IL, on
the Moorhead normal gymnasium floor
last night.
The Independents took a lead early
in the first half, leading Is to 8 when
the east siders taking things easy, be-
ing satisfied to hold the invaders In
check. Both teams played good games.
The Fargo team was without the
Murray, Bonynge and ReicheI played
services of Nesbit, forward, and Boil
singer and Barchus, guards. regulars.
strong game for the Dakota Business
college. as did Weum, Holzer, M. Rufer
and NemZek for the Independents.
The lineups, and summary:
d. B. c. Pos Independents.
Murray f. ]. Nemzek
Bonynge (. Holzer
Hagen @. NJ Rufer
Reichel &. Weum
Koran g.. c. Rufer
Field baskets: Murray 2, Bonynge J..
Reichel /. Nemzek 3. Holzer 3. M. Rufer
Free throws: Murray Q. Bonynge 2.
Holzer /.
Time of halves: Twenty minutes.
Referee: Rusness, Moorhead normal.
HAMMER TO INVADE EAST.
Chicago, Feb. 16.-After a rest Of
four months. Ever Hammer, Chicago
lightweight, is getting ready for an
other ring campaign. He plans to in
wade the east for series OF matches.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
HooSIERs WILL SEND TEAM.
(By Associated Eress.l

Bloomington, Ind. Feb. L. Indiana
university is making preparations to
send gymnastic team to the big
Nine" meet to be held at the time Of
the conference wrestling champion
ships at Iowa City, Ia, March % and
"a. Four men probably will make the
trip. They are Anderson and Luther,
who will work on the parallel and hor-
izontaI bars and the mats; Staple on
the parallel bars and mats, and Hay on
the mats.
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BUT FIVE HAVE SIGNED.
(Bw Associated Presg.1

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 16.-Ffve MEM
bers Of the st. Paul club of the Amer
lean association, have sent their
signed contracts to Manager Kelly,
and more are expected to fall into line.
Kelly, however. declines to reveal the
names of the players because he says,
some of them are members of the
Baseball Players fraternity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
eET REApY ZOE RREWERs

Wichita Falls, Tex, Feb. 16.--Worl
OF preparing the grounds at Lake
Wichita, near here, for the spring
training sojourn of the Milwaukee
team OF the American association
soon will be under way The Brewers
will report here March II for three
weeks stay. Local business men SUBJ
scribed 81 600 to aid in defraying the
clubs expenses.
The Kansas City team of the de-
funct Federal league, trained here IN
anaA
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
CHARGE MANNING
Wrestler in Jail Awaiting Trial For
Alleged Injuring Of Opponent. :,
(By Associated Press

Bellingham, Wash. Feb. 16.-Owen
Daily. Of Axtell. Neb.. former light
weight wrestling champion. was ar
rested yesterday on a charge Of will
fully manning Hilton Harnden, OF this
city, to whom he forfeited the wrest-
ling championship in a match here
Wednesday night.
Daily Is accused of injuring his OBJ
ponent by twisting his foot with a
toe hold" He was arraigned, and
went to jail rather than pay a $1,000
bond. aAa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16

league, has recovered his pitching
arm. and Is ready to take his turn on
the mound for Boston in 1917.
During the last two years James
services have been practically useless
TO Boston but Stallings refused to
turn the big pitcher loose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
HOLD SECOND GRADE
SCHOOL TOURNEY FEB. 22

The second grade school basketball
tournament Of the month, featuring
games between four teams from the
Horace Mann and Agassiz schools, will
be held in the Horace Mann gymnas-
ium at o'clock Thursday afternoon,
Feb. %, B. III. Robbins, grade school
physical director, announced today.
In the first tournament, held in the
Agassiz gymnasium on Lincoln's birth
day. Feb. IL, three Agassiz teams won.
The Horace Mann expects to even mat
tiers on Thursday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
StallingS' Patience May Be
Rewarded; James Said to
Be Ready to Take Turn
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago. Feb. 1s.-Patience may find
its reward for George Stallings next
season. Word has just come from the
coast that "BiIl" James. one Of STALL
ings' great trio of twirlers. who, in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
TO TOUR JAPAN
California ~" 5asebaIIers to Play
Twelve Games IN Mikado's Land.
lBv Aaaociated Press.l

Berkeley, CAL, Feb. 16.-The Uni
versity Of California baseball team Is
to tour Japan next summer, 1t was
announced here yesterday. upon
invitation Of Keio university Of Toxic,
Plans call for a twelve game series.
The Californians will also play in
Hawaii.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
CASSELTON GIRLS PLAY
FARGO GIRLS TOMORROW

Girls teams Of the CasseIton and
Fargo high schools will meet at basket
ball in the Agassiz gymnasium at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Fargo girls defeated the CasSel-
ton five at Casselton two weeks ago,
handing the Casseltonites their first
loss in several years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
AGGIES OPEN TWO,GAME
SERIES With 5. D. STATE

North Dakota Assies will play
the first game of a series of two
basketball games with South Da-
kota State college at the A. c.
armory at o'clock this evening.
The second game will be played at
8 o'clock tomorrow evening.
The Aegies defeated the South
Dakotans twice at Bookings, s.
D., on Monday and Tuesday Of this
week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
four SAVED AT
SEA FROM ship
WITHOUT MASTS
Crew of Schooner Rescued
With Difficulty During
Great Storm.

New York, Feb. 16.-The Norwe-
gian steamship Olaf Maersk, from
Rotterdam, which arrived yesterday
brought into port Capt. Abram Dear
and four sailors of the British schoon-
err Little Secret, which was lost at
sea Feb. in latitude 43, longitude
1880.
The Little Secret sailed from Marys-
town, Newfoundland, for Oporto with
a cargo of fish. On Jan. 80 she
met a terrific northwest gale with
high and dangerous seas. A great
sea passed over the decks and car
ried away the starboard bulwarks
and part of the stern, together with
the vessels boat. She was hove over
on her beam ends and the crew was
obliged to cut away the masts to right
her.
The vessel was in this condition I'M
til Feb. 2, when the Olaf Maersk APP
peared and sent a boat to take the
crew off. A violent storm prevailed
at the time and the rescue was made
with difficulty. The wreck was fired
The Little Secret was of eighty-nine
tons burden and was owned at Fow-
ry, England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
RETIRING HEAD OF
STAFFORD SCHOOLS
RECEIVES PRESENT

A reception was given Superintend-
net W.. A. Kelsey last night by the
teachers Of Stratford. Mr.. Kelsey is
leaving the Stratford schools.
1t was a very enjoyable affair. A
handsome gold watch was presented
him.
The presentation speech was made
by the new superintendent, Mr.. Foster,
in a most felicitous manner. He ex-
pressed the teachers sorrow at part
ing, but congratulated Mr.. Kelsey on
his ability to serve his country in it's
time of need, in his new and larger
sphere of usefulness. Mr.. Foster ac-
knowledged his own loyalty and ap-
probation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
American Consuls
Have Not Yet Left
Germany, Is Report

Berne, Switzerland, via Paris, Feb.
16-The last contingent of the Amer
lean colony arriving here from Ger
many left last night for Paris on
their way to Spain and home. Com
paratively few left on the regular
evening tram, as most of those who
failed to depart last night got away
during the day after a rumor that
entry to France would be refused
after Friday.
A report widely circulated during
the last "a hours that Americans
would be requested to leave Paris al
most as soon as they arrived hasten
ed the exodus. The expected arrival
of an additional number Of Ameri-
cans from Germany, including
American consuls, has not occurred,
and in consequence reports are rife
that thex.are. detained by the Ger
man government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Feb. 16-For New
Haven and vicinity: Fair and
warmer tonight; Saturday, gener-
ally cloudy and warmer.
For Connecticut: Cloudy and
somewhat warmer tonight and
Saturday; fresh to strong west
winds.
A well defined disturbance Is
central this morning over North
Dakota. It is causing unsettled
weather, with rising temperature,
in the northern districts between
the Rocky Mounta rs and the
lake region. A secondary dis
turbance central over Ontario is
causing light snow in the lake re-
gion. The lowest temperatures
reported this morning were from
northern New England, where
it was from 10 to ii degrees be-
zero.
Conditions favor for this vicin-
ity fair wea ther with slowly rising
temperature, followed by increase
ing cloudiness. a,s@ Il
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
CUBAN LOYALISTS SAFE.

Havana, Feb. 16-President Memo
cal, in a proclamation issued late last
night, denies any intention to perse-
cute his political opponents as charg-
ed in rebel proclamations. He guar
antees full security and protection to
all persons remaining loyal to the
laws and constitution, whatever their
antecedents or affiliations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
DISCUSSES LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

Emil L. G. Hohenthal Of South
Manchester addressed the Mems club
Of the United Congregational church
last evening, and discussed the liquor
traffic at length. He said the drug
store is a means of distribution of
harmful liquids. He gave some statis-
tics on arrests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
NINE. RODIN DEAD

Paris, Feb. 16.-The Petit journal re-
ports the death in Meudon, after. a
long and painful sickness, Of Madame
Auguste Rodin, wife of the famous
sculptor. Madame Rodin, whose maid
en- name was Rose Beurre, was mar
ried on Jan. 20 to the sculptor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

Proposed increased freight rates on
grain and -four from Minneapolis and
other parts Of the north to gulf ports
for export were suspended by the In
terstate Commerce Commission until
June Is for investigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

The Federal fisheries bureau report
ed that the total catch Of fish landed
at New England ports in January
amounted to 12,483,073 pounds, valued
at $505, 033.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
WOInen'S Hosiery
al Economy Prices

Ladies' Black Cotton Hose, double heel
and toe. .................2 pairs for 25c
Ladies' Silk l. sic Hose, black or white
:. 25c pair
Ladies' Out Size Rib Top Hose, black
Ladies' Out Size White Cotton Hose,
double heel and toe, fine quality cotton
35c pair
: Ladies' Fine Quality Lisle Hose, in
pink, pearl, grey and white, flare top
35c pair
Ladies' Out Size Split Sole Hose. -.
-. SOC pair
Ladies' White Lisle Hose, which have
very slight imperfection, perfect goods
sell for 35c pair. Your choice for these at,
-. 19c pair
Children's Tan Silk Lisle Hose, sizes
5 to g.. .29c pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

CORTEZ @. ROCKWELL, Plumb
ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality.
1851 Main and Hillside Avenue.
Phone 326-2.
B 10 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

The State Department received in
formation that al train containing
American consuls in Germany is pro-
ceding from Munich to Switzerland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

State Senator Henry M. Sage, OF
Albany, chairman of the Senate FIJI
nance Contmittee, is seriously i'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Dresses at $1,000
Dresses at $12.75

For Women and Misses, made of all
wool French serge, in basque model, deep
collar of white satin. Colors are navy
blue and brown,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Stripe Taltetas
$1.39 to $1.95 yd

Yard wide, in beautiful
two toned stripes, such com
binations as gold and black,
greyand black, emerald and
black, purple and BLACKWELL
stripes of satin and taffeta
and such beautiful colors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
The Sn1ith=MurraYCO
~Non ST. and 149 .7azchl9 -4y~
tB>t9gSports Busy CAST Store
Stunning Serge
Dresses

For Women who are looking for
something pretty, yet moderately
priced, will find choosing easy here.
Dresses at $3.50
For Women and Misses, of all wool
serge, fine box pleated, white satin collar
and cuffs, embroidered belt back and
front. Colors are navy blue and black
Dresses at $1,000
For Women and Misses, all wool
French SERGE box pleated all around, en-
broidered with tinsel and button trimmed,
white satin collars and cuffs. Colors are
apple green, gold, beige, navy blue and
black
Dresses at SITS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

They're Selling Rapidly--These
Boston Maid Dresses at $1.OO
Resular Price $1.25
workmanship fit quality and coors
of Pca
Ginghams, and Plain Colored Chambrays. ao aa.arS
Second Floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Big Price
Reduction on
WOnlen'S and Misses
Suits at $1,000
They are all Navy Blue, all
good models and all wool fabrics,
all sizes, but not all sizes in each
style. Your choice at !. $1,000
WOmen'S Washable
Cape Gloves at ST. so pr

Soft quality kid with fancy
embroidered backs, in colors
such as grey, beige, pearl,
black, ivory and tan.
Kayser's Leatherette
Gloves in grey,pongee, white
chamois, sand and black, at
81. 90 pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Printed Chiffon
VOTES at 15c I'd

Fine sheer quality voile, in
pretty flowers, stripes, check
and dots, all this season new
patterns.
Fancy White Goods at 25c yd
SO and 40 inch voiles and
organdies, in stripes, checks
and plaids.'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-23
ANNUAL MEETING.


The annual meeting OF the Women's :
Missionary Society OF the west Okla
homa conference Of the NJ. II. Church,
South. win be held January 1s at
Broadway Methodist church From 100
TO 200 delegates will be present includ'
ing "a number of distinguished visitors.
among them Bishop and Mrs. j. IL. Nc
Coy, OF Birmingham. Ala. Mrs. Mccoy
was Miss Mary NJ. Moore. formerly
president OF Athens Woman's College.
Athens, Ala. She Is now president OF
the Women's Missionary Society OF
the Alabama conference. and is one OF
the best known women educators In
the south. She is also an exceptionally
gifted speaker. A reception will be
rendered the visitors SATURDAY. the night
Of their arrival. The meeting will be
in session until the following Wednes
day.
NOTES Gf' SOCIETY.
Miss Lucy Pennybacker. who is a
p,yr,il IN st. Mary's College. Dallas.
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New Years Eve IT DDrncK fliis N"cIl-
try Club. Mrs. Morris Sass is cnair-
man Of the conri,ttes IN arrangements.
SURPRISE MIR. AND MRS. ADAMS.
In celebration OF the wedding anhi-
yersarv OF Mr.. and Mrs }. Homer
Adams, and to observe Mr.. Adams
birthday, the Summit City Club. OF
which Mr.. and Mrs. Adams 1re MEM
bers. gave them a pleasant surprise
Friday night. part of the evening
was spent in playing five hundred, the
prize a much appreciated loaf or bread.
made by Mrs Adams. being awarded
L. s. Dolman. who scored highest. Each
guest brought toy, and when a minia-
ture automobile, lawn mower duck, etc.,
were displayed. they proved the source
OF great unerriment The guests also
brought refreshments Of sandwiches and
coffee. Clever. original rhymes about
Mr.. Adams were read, who, in spite OF
all persuasion. refused to reveal his
age. There were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Kruger. Mr.. and Mrs. IL.
G.. Spaulding. Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Fox.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Dolman. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 8. Daiber. Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Fish, Mrs. p. c. Dings. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. C. Rowland, Mrs. Cora Van
wormer. and Miss Ida Johnson OF Yer
million, s. ID.
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POPULAR VISITORS.

Mrs Edward Gait gave luncheon
yesterday noon at Dornick Hills Coun-
try Club as courtesy to the Misses
Gertrude and Alice Murphy OF Law.
renee. Kan. who are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Gaylord Nelson at the Bella Vista
apartments. Additional guests were
Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Morton Woods.
In the afternoon. Mrs. Woods and Mrs.
Gait gave an "at home" at Mrs. Mel
sons residence. In compliment 70 the
visitors. In the evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gait. Mr.. and Mrs. Gaylord Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Wbods. the
Misses Murphy and Gene Cruce. formed
a theater party at the Palace.