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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
OFFER DARCY
 sI5,000 PURSE
 TO BOX SMITH

New York. Feb. 6-E. T. O'Sulli-, van, manager of Les Darcy, the Aus tralian middleweight champion, who is at present in Chicago with a bur- lesque ~show, announced last night that he was in receipt of telegram from Tom Andrews. the Milwaukee promoter, in which the latter offered Darcy a guarantee of $15,O0O, with the privilege of accepting 35 per cent. of the gross recenpts, for bout with Jeff Smith in Milwaukee some time in March.
 O'Sullivan. said that he wired ac- ceptance of the terms for Darcy, pro- vided that suitable arrangements could be reached for the date. The date would have to suit Darcy's con- venience, for he has practically agreed to box at Madison Square Gar den in the latter part of next month, after his bout with Al Mccoy on March 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

Patchogue, N. Y., Feb. 5-The re- cent cold blast in this section has given the ice scooter yachtsman ann pie opportunity to enjoy his favorite diversion. For the past few days the Great South bay has been filled with the novel craft and some spirited races have been held. The ice scooter yacht is solely a product of this sec- ton, and when the bay is partly cov- cred with ice hundreds of these boats can be seen scootering around here and there on the glossy surface. The ice scooter yacht is a catboat with runners. There is no prettier sight to the onlooker than to see the small yacht go scootering over the ice, then suddenly dive into the water and go sailing along at great rate. The scooter yacht is used to go hunting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

New York. Feb. 6.-Of the many changes in the constitution suggested by the executive committee of the United States National Lawn fennls association which will be discussed at the annual meeting of that organiza- ton. the definition and adoption or more stringent amateur rule promises to be by far the most important. The meeting will be held in this city on Friday, February g, but on account or the unusual amount of business to De transacted the regular session or the executive committee will take. place the previous day. Thursday, February g.. In former years this session was held on the day set for the annual meeting but this year, it is deemed advisable in the face of such volume of urgent business to devote all the tfrmc possible for the proper consld- etation of it by. the executive commit tee.
 1t is practically certain that when the new amateur rule is brought be- fore the main body it will be of such drastic character, that a compromise measure will be suggested to the ef-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
HEATING AND WALTER HAGGERTY WILL PLAY
 IN HANDRALL FINALS

Hay Heating and Waiter Haggerty will meet Thursday afternoon in the finals for the city handbaH champion chip. They won their matches at the F. M. c A. yesterday, both playing in good form. Haggerty downad Al Bu-- dick two out of three. Burdick won the first 21 to F but Haggerty took the last two, 21 to 3. Heating had a hard time taking Elm Donnelly into camp. The pitcher won the first in easy style. 21 to 5, but sDonnelly made a great spurt in the second and it was only by a sensational rally that K4atfng won by 21 to 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
A WOMAN'S VOCATION.

One of our modern writers has said, "A woman is as efficient in business as man-when she is.''
 The reason why sometimes she is not SO efficient is that her health may fail. But the wise business woman knows now what to do when attacked by the ailments peculiar to the so- called weaker sex" That greatest of all remedies for woman's ills. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound, has been freeing women from such ailments for forty years. Try it, if you suffer from such an ail- ment, and insure your competency and efficiency in the business world Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

Knockout Eggers saw Young Me Auliffe beat Barney Williams in New York last Saturday night, but evi- dently he didn't think much of Nc Auliffe for he told his admirers to bet the family jewels he would knock Mac out when they meet here on Thursday night. Inasmuch as Mac has never yet been put to sleep in the ring, Eggers must be confident cusS. l
 His manager sends out the follow ing:
 Knockout Eggers, the Knockout King of the featherweight division, is working hard at the New West Side Athletic club. for his contest with Young McAuliffe. Billy Jacobs, Egg gers manager had conference yes terday with Hugh Grant Browne, the new promoter of Madison Square Garden in regard to meeting be- tween Johnny Kilbane, the feather weight champion, and knockout Egg gers at the big arena on March 15 After talking for over an hour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
HAMILTON TAKES SALARY CUT FROM
 S7,200 TO S2,5O0

St. Louis, Feb. 6-Earl Hamilton, stocky southpaw of the St. Louis Browns, is just now stepping to bat with g. rather freakish angle in the present day entanglements of salaries and holdouts in diamond circles. Hamilton is spending the winter in Cuba and has recently notified Branch Hickey that he is getting into fine shape and expects to have one of the best years in his career. And mind you, alf of this has been passed along to Hickey in spite of the fact that Hamilton had a salary of $7.200, cOaxed from the Browns in war times, Yhittled away to trif1ing $2,- 5OO.s E Instead of paying postage on such cheerful communications most ball players would have been hoarding up their savings looking toward the pur- chase of a bomb or some other form of internal machine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
MAY COMPROMISE ON NEW
 AMATEUR RULING IN TENNIS
United States Association May Also Change Plan of Doubles
 

, feet that the amended rule should not be retroactive.
 A change in the system of holding the doubles championship at a tour
 nament other than that at which the
 singles title is to be decided, will be
 another suggestion which is not likely
 to meet with much opposition. The
 championship team will be required to play through. The continuance of the sectional championships will be adYo- cated with the recommendation that
 the rule requiring at least one mem- Der of a team to be a resident of the
 section, be rescinded.
 Another important matter to be dis
 cussed will be the limitation of entries in the national singles championship
 tournament by the adoption of some
 qualification showing the ability of the
 players. Applications for national and
 sectional championships will be con- sidered and awarded by vote at the general meeting. All the applications for holding the national doubles cham pionship will be passed upon by spe-
 cial con1nQittee named for that purpose
 at the executive meeting on Feb ruarv B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
SUSPEND WELSH
 FOR HIS STALLING

Milwaukee, Feb. 6-Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion boxer, was sus- pended yesterday from participating in bouts in Wisconsin for one year, the maximum punishment under the state law. He was charged with "shamning and ,stalling'' in his re- cent bout with Richie Mitchell.
 In his own defense, Welsh called in a physician after the bout with Mitchell, and the medic said that Welsh was threatened with grip. He was ordered to take a rest and his manager cancelled several bouts that had been scheduled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
SPAIN IS ANXIOUS
 FOR MERCHANT SHIPS

Madrid, Feb. 6.-There are still a number of Spanish vessels at sea which cannot possibly reach home ports before the time set in the Ger man note. The minister of marine has instructed the authorities in all ports to allow no ship to clear unless pro- vided with proper appliances for sav ing life in the event that the vessel is sunk. It4
 The cruiser Catalonia is guarding the entrance to Las Palmas bay to prevent the German and Austrian ships noored there from leaving. No vessel is allowed. to enter or leave port between sunset and sunrise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Hitting The High Spots

Heinie Wagner wasn't taking any chances of having the magnates cut down their payrolls. He has signed his contract with the Boston Red Sox. The former Hartford manager will act as assistant to Manager Barry.
 The poor showing of the Michigan football eleven in recent years has led to the filing of numerous excuses. A member of last years eleven says there are too many co-eds at the col lege and that the girls take the boys minds from football.
 Although Schmidt, the former first baseman of the Boston Braves, was alleged to be on the point of return ing to the game, the big fellow ne- nies the charge. He is conducting butcher shop in Baltimore and says the present price of steaks give him more profit than he can make in baseball.
 The records show that Hal Chase of Cincinnati sent in the greatest number of runs last season. He ad- vanced 84 Reds to the plate. In 1915 Cravath of the Phillies hung up a league record by sending in 118 runs. Hinchman of the Pirates is second to Chase in the 1916 figures. He drove in 7S. Wheat of Brooklyn came in third with 76 and Benny Kauff of the Giants was fourth with 75.
 Huck Sawyer, the funny coach of the Washington 0l,lb is making such hit in the movies that he may de- sert the diamond. He is with the Keystone comedy pie singers. Fans who have seen Sawyer walk on his ear say he is the peer of:*them alL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Tom Sharkey Would Even Eat Dog Biscuit.
 Put in Free Lunch

They tell this one on Tom Sharkey somehow that old tar is always be- ing made the butt of jokes: While training for bout, Tom was a lib- eral patron of free lunch, and every day he consumed all the crack CTS in thep dish. The proprietor thought he'd get even with Tom. so he invested in half dollars worth of dog biscuit. Tom consumed 'em all at one standing, and evidently liked 'em. The next day he found ordinary crackers in the dish. He turned up his nose at 'em, and called, out to the bartender, Say, gimme some more of the crackers with meat in 'em!'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ZONE BOARD TO MEET.

A meeting of the zone committee will be held in the Maplewood school in the Fifth district at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Alderman Rob- ert N. Blakeslee is chairman of the committee. Other members are: Ald- erman Mauritz Olson, Walter B Lashar and William Griffith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
.RIBBONS:=I TO MEET ST. JAMES STARS
 IN GAME TONIGHT

To atone for their first defeat on
 the home floor, which they suffered
 at the hands of the Reading team last
 week, the Blue Ribbons will attempt
 to teat the St. James Triangles of
 New York at Colonial hall tonight.
 The Ribbons may find the Triangles tough customers as the visitors have
 several Tnter-Sta leaguers in their lineup.
 Roxey Roach of the Danbury five
 and former Ribbon favorite, will be with the Triangles and so will Leo Malone, who starred with Jersey City during the league season. Sheehan, a New York player, who was used in one game by the Ribbons, will be on the forward line with Reich, of Jer-
 sey City. The Ribbons will use their regular lineup unless Jimmy Clinton is unable to play. In that event .Bruggy of Paterson may be engaged. There will be a preliminary between the Walnuts and the Y. M. c. A. five.
 The big contest starts at S:30. The 1ino1lp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

Winter coats at clearance sale
 prices. Plain cloth coats, fancy mix ture coats and seal plush coats at immense price reductions at E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

A charter was granted to the Secur- ities Holding Go. of Boston, with a capital of s1,000,o00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
COMMISSION TO RESIGN.

It looks now as if Gov. Whitman would not be able to bring about the repeal of the Frawley boxing law III New York state. Although the gover- nor has stated that he will ask for the repeal it is doubtful if he can se- cure a majority in the legislature to support him.
 No matter what else happens it is certain that the present boxing com missioners will be asked to resign. The hearing on the charges against Chairman Fred. Wenck has shown that the members were not conducting business on a very high plane. Wenck was too friendly with pro- motors and while he denies taking money from them as a bribe the fact that he did accept sums from pro- motors for alleged debts renders him subject to suspicion. The governor will undoubtedly appoint new con1- mission and get a better class of men F to serve on it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND BOUQUETS
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent wo-d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
TO SIGN, MEANWHILE.

Manager StaIlings of the Braves is coming North to see if he can't in- duce Shortstop Maranville to sign a contract. President Haughton was unable to make the little fellow listen to reason and it is said he called Stallings to the rescue(
 Mike Mccormack, the old time Ho1yoke- infielder who advanced to the National league and later return ed to the Eastern league as a New Haven player, has decided to quit baseball. He has purchased, an inter- est in a Savin Rock lunch room. That must be a fine, warm place at this time of year.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
CLUB NOTES.

The "Forget-me-nots" is the name OF
a new twelve-member social club that
is to meet every other week at the homes
of the members. Betty Kern is president;
Ann Gottstein, secretary; Ella Silver
man, treasurer. The girls intend to sew
for the Red Cross and write to the SOL
diers in camp. The next meeting VIII
take place at the home of Miss Frances
Abrahamson.
A truly informal social meeting was
held by the Deborahs at the home OF
Miss Esther Woolpy, 1917 Chicago ave-
nue.. last Tuesday evening. December Is.
The members of the Hatikwah Club
will have an informal "get-together" at
the home of Miss Sophie Segal, 11O7
James avenue north, on Sunday after
noon. December 23rd.
All members are asked to be present,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
PETITION TO ENLARGE SUMNER
LIBRARY

North Side will be the scene of an
other gigantic canvass from Lyndale to
Penn, next Sunday at o'clock, this time
not for money, but for signers to petit
ton to enlarge the Sumner Branch Lii
brary. When the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
Talmud Torah were asked to assist in
keeping order in the reading rooms, they
found that nothing could be done to rem
edy the distressing situation, the library
being too small to accommodate all it's
adult patrons including the children.
Miss Countryman also agreed that this
library ought to be enlarged and that
if such a petition was brought to the at
tention of the Library Board that she
would support it heartily, since this
branch has a large circulation and han
dies more books than any other branch
in the city.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
278

Japanese tray, the gift of Mr. G. Silk,
were won by Florrie and Eva Feinberg.
Credit is due to Meyer Gelman of the
Flour City Paper Box Co., for furnishing
200 boxes in which the candy was pack
ed, to Mr. Dave Brody and Mr.. Levin
son for furnishing music for the dancing,
and to Miss Mayme Cohen for making
bag that was ratified off, and to the many
girls who furnished the candy.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY.

The fur sale conducted by the VIII
liam Weisman Company during the past
few weeks has met with genuine success.
In fact several times during last Satur-
day it was necessary to close the doors
for ten minute intervals to properly ac-
commodate the public who were eager to
take advantage of the splendid bargains
offered to acquire winter furs This sale
will be continued for a short while as
everything must be sold in order to per-
nit necessary alterations in the store
building.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
INACCURATE SERIES OF DANCES.

Beginning Monday, New Years eve,
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Talmud To-
rah, will inaugurate series of weekly
dances to continue for the rest OF the
season, in the Auditorium of the Talmud
Torah. Following the initial dance the
affairs will be given on Sunday evenings
of each week.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-21
s. s. HEBREW SCHOOL CELEBRATES
HAN(JKKAH.

The South Side Hebrew School, under
the direction Of Rabbi S. Abrams and the
South Side Sunday School under the d.
rection of the Misses Lena G. Schwartz
(Continued on next page.)
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
May Abolish Bulletins.

A resolution designed to pre-.
vent government waste OF paper
has been introduced in the sen
ate by Senator Kenyon of Iowa.
In the face of the increasing
cost of paper and an increasing
demand for it, the resolution
says, great quantities of useless
bulletins, pamphlets and books
are constantly being printed by
the government.
The resolution provides that
the senate committee on print
ing shall report to the senate as
to what bulletins and publica
lions issued by the government
may be suspended. at least tenn
porarily. and as to what further
economies IN the use of paper
may be practiced in the various
departments.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
Will Oppose Raise of Postal
Rates.

Washington, Dec. 1910 de.
feat increased rates on second.
class matter, tentatively provided
for in the post-office appropria
ton bill, Chairman Henry, of the
rules committee, will oppose any
suggestion for a apecial rule to
expediate the proposal.
Speaking only for myself as a
Representative Henry in u state.
ment tonight, 81 will say that in
formation has come to me of a
convincing nature that many
newspapers, magazines and pub
LEGATIONS entered as second class
matter would be uujustly hurt at
this time by the passage of the
Randall rider to the postoffice
appropriation bill. 1t cannot be
defended and we should not thus
hamper the freedom of the press
and inconvenience the people,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
Seven Eclipses This Year.

Washington, Dec. 3d. Four
eclipses of the sun and three OF
the moon will occur in 1917, &C.
cording toa memorandum issued
today by the Naval Observatory.
The last year in which seven
eclipses came was early in the
last century, and the next will be
1885.
On January s there will be a
total eclibse Of the moon by the
earth's shadow, visible through.
out the United States, beginning
at 1880 a. M, and ending at
4:39 a. IN, Eastern time. Be.
tween 2 and 1929 a. H., Eastern
time, the elipse will be total.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
SHORTER PERIODS BETWEEN DIPPINCS
WOULD HASTEN TICK ERADICATION
Louisiana 0nH State Not Dipping Every Fourteen Days<1
han Only Five Or Six More Dppings Season

EVERY persun who interested the bs4 doae "a
eradicate the cattle tick Louisiana naturally wishes n b.
eompashed the shortest time and at the least
e eAese engaged In this work the State under systematic
the results far have been gratifying yet opnha ne
authorizes and In comparison with what Of the other he Nue
hee Still room for some Improvement and Is thought that
ee OF the dipping periods during the would Tue sh
ceushg the efficiency and thorouhness Of the opinion b
ee practical experience
lsana, but in other states.
We believe we correct In statement
Southern state that does its cattle every fourteen la
fentyone Gays and that these which adopted p
pfds Oh other states with and the fewer number injected Herds
the end OF each months which that are
ing moro ks because fewer them permitted and
drop Oh the cattle between dppn which some To do
during the longer interval Of twenyone days.
Some Ticks Mature In Time Others
pu the average time On an Animal aho
twenty-five days. and consequently dipping most
OF them However, experience has demonstrated that ticks NAV and
some cases do mature and drop days than TN ave
and not destroyed the twenone dip; these few earlier
maturing tRs which continue to infect delay the work and ia
final accomplishment and consequently increase the In Short DINING
only one day before the ticks expected drop cattle
and no doubt does destroy most Of them little danger ya
and likely miss which earlier a6 No
Dipping every fourteen days satisfactory rsua u
fewer infected herds than we In Louisiana
we do not presume to suggest that would be practicable mn u n,
make change the dipping already where systematic
work being carried on But nom the satisfactory records o o
states forced the opinion move n ,ut
weeks dipping periods with beginning season Of 1877 which
would only five six clippings during entire time om
April to November IT, and with satisfactory results ana
time and saved
The sole object Of this suggestion try effect more thorough tc.
killing, and materially shorten the time required tick
and would h pleased
tick eradication the spring Of 1917 consideration
W. H DALRYMpLE
~--..-.s Louisiana State University
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
Sheriff Sale. No 1858.
Union Bank, in Liquidation
VIZ
r.. J, Simmons.

i. j. Summons.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of seizure and sale issued
out of the rs Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in and for Washington Par
ish, in the above entitled cause. and
to me directed, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder, on
Saturday. January q, 1917
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the. legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property be-
ing and situated in Washington Par
ish, La, to-wit:
A certain lot of ground. in the town
of Franklinton, La. together with all
improvements thereon situated, de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at the
north corner of square No. 43 at the
intersection of Main and Liberty
streets, and run south 40 east along
west line of Main street 100 feet,
thence run at right angles south 46o
west 107 feet, thence north 44o west
100 feet to Liberty street, thence an
easterly course along Liberty street
to point of beginning.
Terms of sale: Cash without ap-
praisement.
This the Dist day of December, A.
D. 1916.
J. E. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
Sheriff Sale. 1850.
Geo. W. l}ester
vs..
Morgan d. Adams.

morgan IL. AuallS.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of seizure and sale issued
out of the 26th Judicial District Court
of La, in and for Washington Parish,
in the above entitled cause, and
to me directed, l will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder, on
Saturday, January ID, 1912
at the principal front door of tie court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
she following described property, to-
VT:
East half of sw4 of Section or Head.
right No. AZ in Township 3, south,
Range 10, east, st. Helena Meridian.
Terms of sale-Cash without benefit
Of apprai.ement.
This the 18th day Of D, cember, 1916
j. b. Batenian. Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-01-04
Ginning Report.

Hackley, La. Dec. 30, 1916
Era-Leader:
There were 2247 bales
OF cotton ginned in Washington
Parish from the crop of 1916,
prior 10 Dec. 18th, as compared
with 1865 bales to Dec, 18th, 1915.
Very respectfully, :
D. W. Branch,
Special Agent.