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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
HAVE NEVER READ RULES.
At Least Thrcc Baseball Captains
Don't Know EN- Ofhand,

Three major league baseball cap
taihs III II recent discussion admitted
that they hal never read tho rules. and
four Of them admitted that there was
no rule book IN the possession Of any
man on the trip. so FAR as they Knew.
Bnschall Il II game that has come to
most Of the major league players by
instinct, aud they pick up The rules ms
They 30 along Most Of them never for
get ruling on IN unusual play. hut
seldom know the correct interpreta.
ton or wording Of a rule.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
Bad Colds From Little 5neezes Grow

Many colds that hang on all winter
ssart with sncczc, snlfile. a sore
throat, tight chest You know the
symptoms of colds, and you know
prompt treatment will break them up.
DR. Kings New Discovery with It's
soothing antseptic balsams, has been
breaking up colds and healing coughs
OF young and old for A years. DR.
Kings New Discovery loosens the
phleesm, clears the head, soothes the
irrltated membrane and makes breath
Ing easier. At your Druggist, 50c. z
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
SCHALK COT "CAS"
WEDRON BARBER

The following amusing incident is
related by George S. Robins in the
Chicago Daily News, under the head
line Ray Schalk has Become a Mo-
1 tor Enthusiast.
| 1T was while on trip from Chi.
cago to Litchheld, IT,, in company
with Sammy Pass and Larry Graver
newly appointed travelling secretary
OF the Boston Rcd Sox. that an Incl
dent occurred that proves how wide
ly known the White Sox catcher is
When the motorists had reached
Sulphur Lick Springs, near Ottawa,
ILL.,, the car which Schalk was driving
suddenly came to complete stop.
Schalk bounded out OF the machine
to see whether he had used up all
his gasoline.
We're out Of gas said Schalk.
Guess we're up against it for fair
Just then a young boy came along
driving COW. Hc apprised the mo.
torists the town barber sold gaso.
line. Larry and Ray agreed to guard
the machine while Sammy went for.
aging for oil. He visited the barber
shop, but to his dismay. discovered
the town barber had a customer in
the chair whose face was covered
with a thick coat Of lathor
Goes for Gasoline.
DO you sell gasoline?' inquired
Sammy Yes. sir, but I'm busy just
now, returned the tonsorial artist
and gas dispenser.
t Ray Schalk IL stalled with his cur
down the road a quarter of mile and
needs gasoline, explained Sammy
Ray Sohalk, Of the Chicago Sox?
asked the barber In astonishmcnt.
That's the boy, replied Sammy.
That was explanation enough f6r
the barber, who hurried. from the
ROOM leaving his patiept IN the; chair
with the lather on Ms 'fac6-while he
went out to give the greatest little
catcher in the world a much needed
lit.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
eransficld a "Straroe y

kitty" BransfeId who Is to take
his place as an umpire In the National
league next year. has been out of the
game 30 long he will not find many
left 10 the. game who knew him ms u
player. Hans Wagner. however. will
have something Oh the new official. as
he taught Kitty many OF the tricks OF
the game.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
Produce.

Butter fresh and sweet. per h., 32c
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz., 4ec
Live Stock.
Chickens-spring chickens. per lb
lsc; heavy hens. per lb. lie; light
hens. per h., l2lac; year old ROSTERS,
per h., Sc.
Geese per lb. &c.
Spring ducks, per h.. 25c.
Steers, stock. per cwt.. $500, fat
Ger cwt.. $500
Calves, per cwt., $500
lambs, per cwt., $500.
Sheep. per cwt, $500 and $500
Hogs, per cwt.. sll.00.
Grain and Straw.
Hay, timothy. per ton. $1,000.
Hides and Wool.
No. l hides, per h.. Ice.
No. 2 hides. per h., l5c.
No. ] horse hide. $500 each.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
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Alb. r. n. Pc. A. e.

Summary Stolen bases-kenny,
Spencer. Two base hits Heiherg 2,
Vignochi, Kenny Simon, Buchner.
Three base hits-Halligan. Struck
out-by Viehman 10. by lIeiberg H.,
Passed balls-Kelly 5. LEX 3. Base
on balls-off Viehman .. of fleiberg 8.
Time OF game-l:lG. Umpires-Jae-
ger, Dunn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13

I CPANISH SHRIMPS.-P Put IA pint 81
- milk In double boiler. When Il
boils add two tablespoonfuls OF
butter and two Of -four worked toseth
or until smooth. stirring until thick
Then add a cupful Of strained toma
toes, one-quarter tcaspoonful Of soda
seasoning and lastly the picked shrimp
Serve on toast
Oyster MnyOnnaise. This is deli
cions salad for a late supper party
Scald twenty oysters in their own liq
uor and remove them when well
pumped and the instant there Is the
falntest suggestion of the edges curl
ing. then drain. cool and dry. Chill in
the ice box. mix with an equal guam,
tty Of shredded crisp lettuce. add Il
minced cucumber pickle Qarsc) and
moisten with highly seasoned mayor.
nslsc dressing. Heap in salad bowl
that has been lined with white lettuce
leaves Garnish with slices Of boned
anchovies and sliced stuffed olives.
Deviled Fish.-One and onc-half
pounds steaklish, a cupful cream sauce,
one-half cupful finely cut green pepper.
a teaspoonful salt. one-half teaspoon
FIJI dry mustard. teaspoonful Worccs-
tershiie sauce, a teaspoonful grated
onion. teaspOonful butter and bread
crumbs. Either paddock or cod or any
other fish can BIZ used. In stcaktish
there |. the least waste There should
be two cupfuls Of boiled faxed fish. To
II add the cream sauce and other ingre.
dents. Mix very lightly so the flakes
DO not break too small Brush earthen
dish with butter. put the fish in and
sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place In
hot oven twenty-five minutes.
Fish a la Toulonaise.-Any sliced
white fish lcod or haddock will do):
juice Of lemon. tablespoonful chop
ped parsley. pinch of ground cloves.
sprinkling Of black pepper and a salt.
spoonful Of salt. Cut the sliced fish
into pieces about two inches wide. Mix
tht iViloN .iuiNV, NIpNts, ltl'lti
md salt and rub over the broad sur
faces of the fish on both sides. The
dressing must be spread lightly but
evenly. Set aside for half an hour and
then roll each piece in -four and fry in
a hot pan with butter or olive oil.
Serve with cut lemons.
Swordfish la Casalinga Peel and
cut in thick slices few potatoes and
onions. Add little grated lemon rind
and half can OF tomatoes. Fry all
the ingredients in a saucepan with but
ter moistened with water. Drop in q
slice Of swordfish and cook in sauce
until done. Salt and pepper and II IL
ready to serve.
As~~ M764e,I
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13

Summary: Two base hits-T. Cos
tello 2, Irion. Recder 2, Ledrich.
Struck out-by c. Clegg 8, by W.
Clcgg s. Passed -Lindeman 2.
Leopold ). Base on ballsoff W. Clegg
3, of c. Clegg 3. Time Of game-t:l7.
umpircs-.Jacgor and Dunn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
A si.iro a..or..

Lady Wortley Montngu. one Of Eng
lands most brilliant women. incurred
roIe's undylng hatred In the following
manner: The poet, who was deformcd
and very dark and addicted to cues
tloning Apsrybody, on6as.asked her to
define An interrogation mark. She de.
' sasa mn. l't'li Dbl stsa thing
Nv WOW - -..- =.
SDf3 e'lt ynD,y-s ~~>
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
Iona BOILING For carsals.

In the diet Of young children Drs-
Erich Klose and Heinrich Bratten pre-
fer thick gruels made from cereals
boiled at least three-auarters OF an
hour. In the Medizinische Klinik they
write that they have the advantage
over thin gr,iels made with brief cook
Ing. and their starches are so altered
In form us to be much more readily
G'gested and assimilated.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13

Shc--I want to tell you what Carrie
said.
He But maybe she doesn't want you
to tell.
Shc-0h. yes, she does. She express.
" said II was Z secret. Exchange.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13

No. 3 Yellow Corn-95c.
No. 3 Willie Corl-9ec.
No. 3 Mixed Corn-95c.
No. 3 White Oats-53c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
Receipts and Es.lmates.

Wheat Receipts. 1 cars; estimate
for tomorrow, Sc cars.
Corn-'RecCipts, &c cars; estimate
for tomorrow, ii0 cars.
Oats-Rccoipts. 81 ears estimate
for tomorrow, 207 cars
Hogs Receipts, $500; estimate
for tomorrow. 5G,0C0
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
SCOOP
German Band.

The appearance of the German Band
in our city is sign that the Kaiser
Is maxim sweet overtures for peace
Any time bunch of German music
dispensers start playin' "Lont Bite
the Hand That's Feeding YOU" you
can bet your sweet life they don't
want war with Uncle Sam, Kiddi.f
on the square, last evenin' while
passin John Schlageter's hotel that
German band was playin It's a Long
Way to Tipperary' don't believe
there was Tipperarian playin the
music but the same time the German
musicCrs was tellin their audience of
the far distance from the Emerald
Isle.
| don't know wnen that band landed
in this country. but I'm willin to bet
my weeks salary that they didn't
cross the pond after the war started.
They need guys like them now to play
marches. All Of the members Of
Leader Hans Vevetnote's band had
the regular military step which proves
that at one time they took military
training and got enough Of it before
the war broke out.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
SPORTS

Meagher. RS .....4 0 0 2 2 o
Vinyachi, Is ......3 1 l o q 0
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
PEP.


Gear Woodrow Wilson: Tomorrow
Is Valentine Gay and I'm sending you
a little message telling you that we
don't waat any war and would like to
have little meeting with you war en-.
thusiasts in regard to the trouble.
KAISER WILHELM
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13

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Live Stock.

Cattle-Open, weak; close, weak.
Hogs-Open, sc off; close, &c off.
Sheep-Open, strong; close, strong
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
Chicago Markets.

Tuesday, February 49, 1917.
Chicago market report. furnished TO
the Free TraderJournal by W. l.
Etnyre, member Chicago Board OF
Trade, Moloney building Phone 1O4I.
Correspondent Lamson Bros. & Co.,
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-13
lyeSFFTGHEN
,&gs2GUPBOARD
VARIOUS FISHES.

CPANISH SHRIMPS.-Pu Put pint Of
- milk in double boiler. When 1t
boils add two tablespOonfuls Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
speedy deliverance, that Serbians will celebrate their festival today.
SAMUEL GONiPERS

Son of a poor cigarnaker, and him. self for many years a worker in the same trade, Samuel Gompers has ris- en to the leadership Of the greatest labor organization ever formed, the American Federation of Labor, the central body of nearly all of the inn portant trades unions of the United States and Canada. Born in London sixty seven years ago today, he at tended school in the British metropO- lis from his. sixth to his tenth year Then he was apprenticed to a shoe maker, but soon abandoned that trade to learn that of his father, cigarmak- ing. Coming to America at the age of thirteen, he soon interested him. self in the labor union movement, and his qualities of leadership have been recognized by his fellow toilers since he was a mere youth. In 1882 he helped to found the American Federation of Labor, and has been it's chief executive ever since, with an in ,termission of one year.
 MT. Gompers, in authorized inter- views published since the outbreak of the war, has asserted that Germany is responsible for the conflict, but that it was initiated by the ruling powers of the empire against the wishes and the protest of German
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
McF Fetridge's Trials In Big Leagues Were
 Just 13 Years Apart

1+ VI s sg
 New York, Jan. 27-John McFe- fridge, who died in Philadelphia rel gently. had one of the oddest major league careers ever known. He serv- ed two seasons in the major leagues yet they were separated by a stretch of 13 years. Tn 1890 McFetridge was the most brilliant amateur pitcher in the East. There was the possibi1- ,ity of Mathewson in him. The late John I. Rogers of the Phils begged Jack to enter the professional arena. He offered him $25,000 to pitch five seasons, which was the largest salary ever heard of up to that time.
 But Jacks father objected to his signing the contract, although he did win one game for the Phils that sea- son. With tail-end tean behind him he beat the powerful Brooklyn team, to 1, attracting national att tention.
 In 1903. or 13 years later, Jack made a belated attempt to win the honors that he could have had for the asking in 1890. But he was 33 then. He had started too late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
UTAH CAVALRY IN HUNT FOR
 BANDIT TRIBE

Tucson, AriZ., Jan. With reinforce ments of Utah cavalry dispatched to- day to the scene of the clash yester- day between American cowboys and Mexicans near the international bor- the safety of Americans assembled at the Hogan ranch house were some what allayed. Reports said that all Americans in that vicinity took refuge on the Arivaca Land 2 Cattle Co. property following the outbreak and that further trouble was believed to have been averted.
 According to word received here the trouble started when six American cowboys undertook to round up a herd of cattle on the American side. The Mexican band of 20 began firing and the cowboys returned the fire. Outnumbered, they gradually with drew northward and were reinforced by Utah cavalrymen. Later, it was reported that another detachment of Utah guavdsmen under Lieut.. Arms had been sent to the scene.
 The Mexicans are said to have at- tackled in open formation but soon their forces became scattered No reports of American casualties have been received here. It is not known whether the Mexicans suffeved any losses. Today it was believed that sufficient forces were on hand to con- trol the situation in event of another outbreak. It was said that small mining camps in that section were amply protected by employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
PLAZA

< Tonight will mark the last presen- tiSns of Blind Justice at the Plaza Theatre where 1t has drawn enor- nous crowds during the last two days. Featured in the play are Ben jamin Christie, author and star of Sealed z Orders" and Katherine Sanders. The story is a powerful one and is based upon the vengeance planned by a man who was forced to suffer for another's crime. It is in seven parts and crammed with thrills from start to finish.
 The Wedding Party merry musical comedietta with clever comedians, pretty girlies and hand ;s scenic. effects is the main at u {. s,ion on the vaudeville program.
 Other splendid offerings, appearing are Black and Tan, a clever pair in a classy singing and talking diversion; Riche and aClegg, the .rvoca1izing mu- sicians,.N and James Teed & Co. in "A HundrAd Laughs,
 A comedy film completes the bill.
 Tomorrow night will bring "The Romantic Journey" Pathe's remark able production starring William Courtaey and many other pleasing film subjects
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
EMPIRE.

Marie Doro, one of the screens most delightful and vivacious stars, will be seen in the fve-part Lasky- Paramount masterpiece, Lost and Won. which heads the all-feature select program at the Empire theatre today.
 Lost and Won, unfolds the grip ping story of a newsgirl's rise in life. The feature is replete with thrilling situations and the star is supported by an all-star cast of we'll known photoplays. Other screen plays in conjunctfon.
 l~Tomorrow evenings program will bS headed by the master production, s"The Valley of the Moon,' adapted from the celebrated work of the late Jack London. This is one of those truly wonderful screen adaptations and is a feature that will grip and hold attention throughout. Other masterly screen playss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Morris c. Hindus
 To Tell Story of
 Russia s Future

Everyone is interested in Russian affairs at the present time because her participation in the great world war now devastating Europe bears such an important relation to it's final conclusion, and the future is so much in doubt. Morris G. Hindus, who will be the lecturer for 2:3O o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Feb. IA is a scientist known the world over Bridgeport Chautauqua will tell of the Russia of Today" and will fore cast to some extent what the Russia of the future will be. He is an edu- cated peasant, gaining knowledge by hard experience, has lived the life of the people of his country, and knows how Ito tell his story. He tells t in simple but forcefuI way which leaves deep impression upon his hearers. His lecture will be one of the best of a most interesting course.
 The Chautauqua course this year is one of the most interesting planned by the Pastors associationN under whose auspices it will bo given at the Casino in State street, from Mon day evening, Feb. 12. to Friday evening, Feb. 16. Altogether 13 lec- lures, concerts, or entertainments will be given for the usual season ticket price. Tickets are. now, for sale by members of the association at Hayes & Betts, and Jackson's Book Shop
 .tThe Story of the Air'' will be the topic of the address to be given by Prof. Willis L. Moore. If anyone knows the story of the air it should be Prof. A Moore. who for IS years was chief of the United States Weather Bureau at Washington, and is a scientist known thew orld over for his accomplishments. Prof. Moore's talk will be more than lec- ture upon the air, it will be a story of the weather bureau, the weathAr, how productions are made, and will have many anecdotes giving a human touch to the story of cold waves and storms. He is an intensely interest ing talker, and his lecture will be a treat. He will have the hour com Nnencing at 4 o'clock, Feb. A..
 For "Wednesday evening one of the finest motion pictures ever shown in the city, cinema classic will be the attraction, This is John Bun vans Pilgrims Progress" shown by a company of experts with Col. Fred erick Ray as lecturer, Frances Ray, sorganist, and expert operators and electrian. The picture cost $58,0OO to produce, and has been seen in most of the large cities of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
No Sign Of Dropsy And Kidney Trouble
 Since Taking 'sFRUlT-A-TIVES"
HATTIE WARREN

Port Robinson, July Sth, 1915.
 "We have used Fruit-a-tives in our house for over three years and have always found them a good medicine. Oa, Attze girl, Hattie, zstrs troubled zoitA Kidney Disease. The: Doctor said she was threatened with Dropsy. Herlimbs and body were all swollen and we began to think she could not live. Finally, we decided to try "Truit-a-tives SAe began to sAozu inzbvovememt a1sev zoe lad given Aev afsw ta6lets. In short time, the swelling had all gone down and her flesh began to look more natural. Now she is the Aealthiest one im Me famiLy and has no signs of the old ailment- We can not say too much for 's Fruit-a- lives" and would never be without them"y
 WILLIAM WARREN.
 50c. box, 6 for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Amuscmcnt3


Variety truly stamps the program at, Polis the last half of the week. There is really delightful entertain ment in every offering and the enter tainment takes wide diversity of form.
 J. K Emmet, the distinguished ac- tor and singer, presented his new s,laylet, The Devil He Did, a most unusual vaudeville offering, and it nleased immensely. MT. Emmet plays ~.he devil" Rehabilitation of one of the players evil spirits and this rath- CT unique delineation offers oppor- tunity for some unexpected situations. The vehicle also gives Mr. Emmet a chance to show that he is as fine a singer as ever.
 Frank Milton & DeLong Sisters, in a potpourri of songs, dances and in strumental music, all under the cap- tain of s.The Diamond Palace" were an instant hit. This trio of we'll known vaudevillians run the gamut of high class entertainment and they are adopts at everything they under take. They responded to several en- cores.
 Kerslak's pigs in a series of tricks, in which the results of careful train ing we're evident was a laugh through out. 70 Willie Fields, in his character songs and comedy, won warm spot for Himself with the audience by his clev-- CT handling of welI-selected roper toire.
 The Three Singing Types, a trio of 4omedy girls, in an engaging song program, completed the vaudeville Dill
 Bitter Truth a drama of prison and politics, is the starring vehicle for Miss Virginia Pearson in the film program. The story, in five parts, is very interesting and Miss Pearson does some very fine work. The Hearst Pathe News, the animated newspa- per, is another pleasing screFn at traction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Harry condon Hopes
 to Beat Chic Brown

The manager of Harry Gondon is responsible for the following.
 Harry Condon, the sensational Brooklyn lightweight, will leave Fri day for the Catskill mountains where he will train for his I 2 round con- test with Chick Brown, which Is to be held at the Arena in. New Haven, on Feb. 8.
 It will be very hard on Condon to lay of so long, as he is one fighter wfio loves to battle every night. Only this week. he added to his. long line of victories knockout over Jimmy McCabe, in four rounds at >Phi1adel- phia, Monday evening, and later earn I'd aNverdict over Packey Hommey at p-esidence after IS rounds of hard f ss.ttng. Martin CEnole, who ref creed this match, claims that Condon is the best fighter he has seen since the days of Terry McGovern."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Y. M. c. A. Fencers to
 Meet Springfield Here

The excitement of the last broad- sword contest is still in the minds of the Y. M. c. A. fencers who went to New York last Saturday, and they have already started training anew for the coming events.
 The first event of importance is a foil meet with the Springfield College team, on Feb. 2. The duel will be held in the Y. M. c. A. lobby. The following day Feb. 3. the local champs will go with the Springfield tam to Brooklyn to participate in the Manrique Trophy contest.
 The fencing instructor, Robert Grasson, and Eric Rising, his pupil, are in New Haven today to referee the Yale University foil team meet against Springfield Y. M. c. A. Col lege.