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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
APAWAMIS CLUB WILL PUT ON
 TOURNEY

New York, Feb. 14--All doubt as to the scene of the spring tournament of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association was set at rest yesterday when word was received from the Apawamis club to the effect that the Rye organization is eager to stage the tourney. It will be recalled that at the annual session of the w. M. G. A. it was decided to hold spring event as a substitute for the usual cham pionship, which was abandoned be- cause of the war. The Apawamis links was suggested at the meeting, then. Now Apawamis is assured as the place for the event.
 Plans call for four days tourney, either to begin on Monday and end on Friday or begin on Tuesday and end on Saturday. This detail, along with the dates, will be decided later. The second week in June will prob ably be the time selected. The tour nament will be for the benefit of the Red Cross.
 An invitation shoot will occupy the attention of the Oak Ridge Golf club members next Monday. Having little opportunity for golf during the win ter they have turned readily to trap shooting, and for Mondays affair in- vitations have been sent to Wykagy1, Ardsley and other neighboring organ izations.
 Beginning on Washington's Birth day and every Sunday and holiday thereafter trap shooting will be in progress regularly. The events on Monday will be three in number, as follows. First, scratch, 25 birds; second, handicap, 25 birds, and third handicap, 25 birds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
EYers to Teach MClnniS
 To Play 2d For Red SOx

The Red Sox received the contract ond baseman than Evers? There's nothing relating to that position that Evers doesn't know. And with the young players Evers will work won
 ders in filling them full of 'fpep." No higher compliment could be paid to Evers than to have three of the lead ing clubs bartering for his services.
 could train him to be a first class sec of Amos Strunk yesterday, and also purchased George Whiteman, an out fielder, from Toronto. Barrow is col lecting a number of players so he will have enough to hand Connie Mack in exchange for the stars he received from the decrepit Athletics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

He met Sir Thomas in London, he said, and the latter told him he would be after the cup as soon as shrapnel ceased to fly along with the battle planes.
 Sir Thomas asked him to go to Erie Basin while he was here and see if the Shamrock ". vas resting easily and healthily. Capt. Marks is to take command of a British vessel here, but he said that before he in- troduces himself on board he will look over the basketweave challenger, so as to make a first hand report to her owner that she is fit as a fiddle and as ready for a tryout of wind jam ming skill as she was when she was lowed here by the i'll fated Erin short ly after the beginning of hostilities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
Uniform Rules to Govern
 TrOtting Races in Future

New York, Feb. 14-Anorner step toward the amalgamation of the two leading trotting associations of America was taken yesterday at the annual congress of the National Trotting Association in the Murray Hill Hotel It adopted rules to con- form with those desired by the American Association and then sent them to the American Association with the request that that body accept them so that the two governing bod ies may hereafter work in harmony.
 It was the thirtieth biennial meet ing of the association and 35 mem bers with proxies agregating 300, were present. President John c. Welty of Canton, Ohio, presided. All of the old officers were reelected.
 That the two associations were eager to cooperate to help harness racing in thisc ountry and Canada becme known lst December, when the associations appointed committees to meet and consider uniformity of rules. It was the report of these committees that the congress adopted unani- mously yesterday.
 The report was presented by Secre- tary W. H. Gocher of Hartford. He pointed out that uniformity of rules for harness racing was of vital inn portance to the sport. He said that the National Association has more than 5000 driving clubs, licensed tracks and county fair organizations in it's membership, and that it reaches over into Canada, where sulky racing is still popular.
 Heretofore the National and Amer ican associations have been at war. Uniform rules were impossible and ringers went from one track to another and won purses under chang ed names. To stop this it was neces- sary for the two organizations to CO., operate.
 The most important changes to the rules were:
 In race in three race a horse must win two heats to be entitled to first money. If the race is unfinished at the end of the second heat horse not standing for money shall be ruled out.
 In a three in five race a horse must win three heats to be entitled to first money. If the race is unfinished at the end of the third heat horse not standing for money shall be ruled out, provided that after the fourth heat only heat winners shall start un- less two horses have each won two heats. In that event they alone shall start in the next heat.
 A three heat plan race is an event limited to three heats. the purse for which shall be awarded to tho horea standing best in thes ummary. In the event of three horses each win ming a heat a fourth heat shall be run to determine the winner. In stakes stable names may be ! used by owners or lessees upon the payment of fee of S25. One regis tration card shall apply to the tracks of both associations, but two stables l cannot be registered under the same name.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
GIANTS RECEIVE
 YOUNG'S CONTRACT

New York, Feb. 14-Ross Young. a young infielder-outfielder, who flash ed so brightly with the Giants during the latter part of last season, yester- day sent in his signed contract TOT the ISIS season. Young who is a Texan, is a player who some experts think may turn out to be the greatest out fielder to come into the big leagues since Speaker, also a Texan, joined the Red Sox. .:
 Young hit 1856 for the Rochester Internationals last season. He was topped only by the veteran slugger, Larry Lajoie. Young originally was an infielder when first discovered in Texas, but has since sprouted into a capable outfielder. In the event that Davy Robertson makes good his threat to retire, Young is expected to. be his successor. As it is he will be first outfie1d utility man on the Giants next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
MISS BLUR
 WINS FANCY
 ICE CONTEST

New York, Feb. 14.-Floating over the ice as is borne on a zephyr Of waited along on the strains of the waltz tune that drifted down from the gallery, Miss Ethel Blur, daugh- ter of Supreme Court Justice Nathan Blur, carried off the 1aure1s in the women's class in the novice figure sgating contest at Healy's Crystal Carnival Ice Rink yesterday. With a captivating grace, command of boise and sureness of equilibrium, she be- fled the fact she is only four months devotee of figure skating.
 There was all the airy grace of a bird on the wing in her long, undu- lating glides, and in the notionless poses that punctuated the ice frolic she seemed to have caught the grace full stances of Greek dancers looking forth from ancient vase or fresco.
 It was no wonder that an enrap- tured matron among the spectators exclaimed as she watched Miss Blur glide, swoop and pirouette over the glistening surface, Beautiful! Beau tiful! She seems to portray the spirit of music itself. She is a modern Terpsichore, Pavlowa of the Ice"
 Though several of her other con- testants, notably Mrs. E. s. Knapp, who finished second; Miss Sonia Will eIon, sister of Paul Wilson, the well known professional figure skater, and Miss Mae Fox showed excellent form and amply illustrated the progress that is being made in the art of figure skating, it as Miss Blur who capti- vated the eyes of the judges-Irving Brokaw, Paul Armitage and James Cruikshank-and the spectators.
 The technic, studious yet cleverly yelled attention to detail and delicate ness of tracery displayed by Miss Blur in the school figures generally comes only after years of assiduous practice and training. Yet it was only four months ago that Miss Blur took up the art of fancy skating under the tutelage of William P. Chase, the pro- fessional. That she has mastered the art in so wonderful a degree in a short time is a tribute to both her self and her teacher. In the four months since she took up figure skat- ing Miss Blur must have crowded in world of careful study and diligent practice.
 In the free skating, which naturally is the most enjoyable part of the pro- gram to the spectators and for which more credit should be given than the present International Skating Union rules call for, Miss Blur particularly was in her true element. Her selec- tion of figures was broader and more gracefully executed than those of her rivals. She seemed to give her indi- vfduality free play. It was as if she was weaving a wordless poem or story.
 In the mems class there was only one contestant, Emil Fuchs, the ar tist. Though no rival showed up to question his superiority, MT. Fuchs went through the program and showed himself just as adept at cutting fig ures on the ice as he is at painting them on canvas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

New York, Feb. 14-Johnny Evers tional League, and joined the Ameri- can detachment. The scrappy, clever hero of the diamond is to cast his definitely settled last evening after Johnny had deliberated over his many offers. Evers will not be an active player, but will perform the duties of coach. In talking about his latest recruit Manager Barrow point ed out what valuable services Ever can render.
 Take the case of Stuffy McInnis,'' chortled Barrow. What better man
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
UPTON STILL HAS EYES
 ON SAILING CUP
Titled Englishnan Who So Often Tried in Vain to Lift Americas Trophy in Yachting Contests, Said to Be Preparing for Another Attempt After the War.

New York, Feb. 14-As soon. as the curtain of war is lowered and that of peace is lifted, Sir Thomas Lipton hopes to try once more to lift the Americas Cup.
 His Shamrock ", with which he challenged for the races which were postponed with the start of the war, and the defending candidates Reso- lute and Vanitie, are tucked away on shore ,and Sir Thomas is as keen as ever about another race off Sunday Hook.
 That was what Capt. Walter Marks, an Australian sea captain and a member of the Royal Naval Reserve, said when he arrived at an American port yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
STANDARD CLOTH
 FOR MEMS SUITS

Bradford, England, Feb. 14.-A wide range of patterns of standard cloth have been produced and ar engagements have been made for the manufacture of one million yards by the end of June. This will enable mems standard suits to be retailed at 57 shillings, six-pence, it is stated.
 Four sizes of standard blankets will also be produced and three million yards of standard flannel will shortly be put on the market for retailing at two shillings a yard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
DROVE A DONKEY
 TO SELL COCKLES

London, Feb. 14-Sir George Sleight, a native of Cleethorpes, whose name appears in the New Years Honors list, is fond of relating the fact that as boy he earned money by gather ing cookies on the sand. After a time he was able to buy donkey and cart from which he retailed the cookies.
 He started business on the fish docks but is now regarded as one of the largest individual owners of steam trawlers in the world and is reputed to be a millionaire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
MAMAUX SIGNS
 WITH BROOKLYN

New York, Feb. IA - President Barney Dreyfuss listened yesterday to Pitcher Al Mamaux's plea for the money which was deducted from his salary during the period of his sus- pension last season and handed the player a check Soon afterward Mamaux signed his contract to play with Brooklyn during the coming season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
PAGE VISITS SOLDIERS

London, Feb. 13 - Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador, spent today at a military camp where a, number of the survivors of the Tuscania are lodged. He talked with number of the officers and sol diers and expressed satisfaction that there was no evidence of any shaken nerves among them as a result of their experience.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
LEAVE FRANCE TO
 ANSWER DRAFT

. An Atlantic Port, Feb. 13.-A ship from France brought back today many members of the Young Mems Christian association and other Amer ican relief organizations ordered home to answer to the selective draft. All appeared eager to return to France as soldiers of the national army
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
Talk Of Sports

The National League refused to open the throttle on the player limit. It will remain at twenty-two from May 15 to Aug. 31. Of course, this will not include men who are drafted or volunteer in the service of the government.
 Miller Higgins spiked the yarn that he is angling for Tillie Walker of the Red SoX, who is due to go to the Athletics from the Red Sox on the Bush -Schang- -Strunk deal.
 Al MamauX signed contract with the Brooklyn Robins yesterday morn ing and Amos Strunk got into line with the Red SoX. The Red Sox also signed George Whiteman, outfielder, formerly with Toronto and once a farm hand for the Yankees.
 Barney Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh rather than jeopardize the deal which sent MamauX to Brooklyn, agreed to remit the fine and give Mamaux a check for the amount deducted from his salary.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
S25.OO and S3O.OO Suits and OvercOats Now S21.75
REMEMBER

These garments are our own make and at regular prices, according to today's market, would be splendid values. At the, sale prices they are remarkable bar gains.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
YALE BEATS GREEN

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 14-Yale defeated Dartmouth in an Intercol- legiate League basketball game here last night by a score of 35 to 12.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14
COLBY PICKS CAPTAIN.

Waterville, Feb. 14-Lincoln Hayes of Attleboro, Mass, was elected cap tain of the Colby College baseball team here yesterday. He is an in fielder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

LET YOUR VALENTINE
 BE FLOWERS, JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-14

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Evening star., 1918-02-10

eventually, ascertaining that he was
harmless and that the candy contained
no ground glass. they let him into
their circle.
"When I was younger in years was
a great slider" he began.
"Har, har!" laughed tough looking
boy. Coaster, you mean. don't you.
Eyes. yes, so I did," the Observer re-
piled. "a coaster, to be sure. Now,
will one of you children lend me a
sled?"
The Observer was overwhelmed with
offers, and, after carefully testing the
various sleds for strength, he chose one
of the "butcher-knife" variety. 1t was
swung rather low, say about three
inches from the ground, but it looked
strong So he led it out to the top OF
the hill and sat down on it. Later. he
recalled that certain of the children
laughed when he sat down on the sled.
but that was his first notion of the
proper way to ride. Several OF the
children kindly gave him a push.
The wild ride gave the Observer a
wonderful thrill Even though he had
some difficulty with his terminal IA
cilities. 1. e., landing in a huge snow
drift, he enjoyed it. He had his lungs
filled with fresh air as never before
Evening star., 1918-02-10
The Observer Tries Out Some Of Our Winter Pastimes

been torn from his vest. His derby hat
was caved In. Six cigars were reduced
to dust. And. merciful Goldfish! how he
ached in every joint.
The children were very kind. They Of
fered to convey the Observer to his
house by sleds. He declined with
thanks, and limped homo with tho, aid
Of a fence picket that he CHANGED to
pick up. But. despite his protests. a
convoy of about twenty children saw
him to his doorstep.
We're sorry you was hurt mister.
the leader said as the Observer started
into his house. Maybe. when you get
well, you'll come out and skate with
us. take US sleigh riding >or some
thing"
The Observer is an honest man. He
particularly disliked to mislead chill
dren. Hence he decided to tell them
the truth. Facing them, and dropping
the mask that he had worn when the
barber accused him of being old, he
said:
Thanks, my friends. but I don't be-
lieve l can accept. The outdoor winter
sports are for children only. Hence
forth my winter sports will be follow
ed near the radiator. In fact, l think
they will consist of nothing more
3 strenuous than glancing through pic
ture books or reading dry farming re-
ports. And always, always. they will
be near the heat" THE OBSERVER.
Evening star., 1918-02-10
Imperial Rwssiam Family r.
i'm Exile at Tobolsk

ical machinery Of which the governing
motor is the cars once highly pam
pered stomach. formerly nourished on
the most wonderfully "cuisined" Of
French "mets" and "entremets"
Existence in this little town is Ynonoto-
nous. The inhabitants Of Tobolsk show
neither hostility nor sympathy in their
outward expressions toward their newly
exiled neighbors.
The czar accepts with resignation the
sorry plight from which he Is powerless
to extricate himself, and recently con-
.fessed to his two faithful friends, Count
revolutionary government authorized to
accompany him into exile as follows:
Has not my life always been that of
prisoner?' And he added that he did
not, regret the power of which he had
been deprived, and that all he wished
for now was the privilege Of retiring
into Crimea,- where he could live in
peace and be surrounded by many now
ers for the rest of his days: again add
ing that he knew that he could be hap
py living just as a plain citizen in a
republic. .t=7
The czarina Is less philosophical and
everything relative to her new condi-
ton wounds. shocks and irritates her.
Her time Is devoted to her children.
whom she advises not to try to be-
come reconciled to such deplorable ad-
versity. but to hoard up in their hearts
an intense feeling of bitterness, which
ory.- One Of tho things that angers her
greatly Is the reading Of her letters,
before delivered. and sent. by revolu-
tionary officers, and she never ceases
repeating bitterly: Never forget what
Is being done to us now!
: Prince Alexis can go at will to play
In the public parks, but is constantly
under the surveillance Of the old giant
marine. Derevenko. who, since the most
tender years of the young prince, has
been his faithful watchdog.
The eldest Of the princesses. the
Grand Duchess Olga, who is the most
serious-minded OF the daughters, is a
volunteer nurse in a hospital to which
are brought convalescent Si5erians.
She spends several hours daily admin
istering to their wants.
The Grand Duchess Marie is taking
lessons in stenography and typewrit-
ing. and wants to aid her father in
writing his memoirs. But; the czar
writes nothing. and dictates nothing,
and hour after hour passes forever
away. as he sits gazing out upon the
.:.Cife de la Mort" from the one and
only window that opens on to the
dreary little. town. He apparently en-
Joys watching the young princesses as
they busy themselves with their re-
spective occupations, but when he feels
himself alone. his face. covered with
the age and filled with the blood OF
Gods creatures, mournfully drops into
his cold and withered hands. and with
stopped shoulders and prematurely
snow-white hair, this sad man, who, for
twenty-five years' was absolute. mon
arch of the most formid4bie OF empires
! sits with his. elbows resting upon the
sill of the little window, thinking and
drssminE -of-suhAt4 i.--.- i-
Evening star., 1918-02-10
WHAT AUNT ABBIE HAS COMING 4

floor to his" she goes on. you ought
to know of some way that could get
to see him."
Young lady," protests. didn't
futile is my name." she cuts in
"Pansy Tuttle."
Course that chokes of the sarcastic
remark 1 was about to spring. For.
while she says it quiet and easy
enough, some way she stops and makes
you listen to her.
"Oh. yes" says I. "Pansy Tuttle, eh ?
You did say Pansy. didn't you?"
She mods.
"Hollyhock would have suited better,
1 suppose" she says. but 7 was quite
small when they chose Pensy. 60 on;
smile I'm quite used to 1t.
1--WE spent nearly week trytn' to
get in touch with Mr.. Zubel," she goes
on. "and now somebody must help"
But why me?" says I.
"why not you?" asks Pansy.
That brings out snicker from
Swiftly.
"Young lady" says I.
"Tuttle," says she.
well, then, Miss Tuttle. Il begins
again. maybe it amt occurred to you
that might have something better to
do than
you don't seem remarkably busy
says she. glancin' at my elevated
heels.
"Camouf1age." says L.
IF you mean you are only pretend.
ing to be busy. you do 1t very well.
SAYS she. But surely it wouldn't take
you long to suggest some way
that
"See, here" says I. "If Zubel don't
want to see you, can't think any way
that YOU can make him."
"Then." says Miss Tuttle, settlin' back
in her chair, "I can wait here until you
do
"wha-a-a-at, I grasps.
t"Oh, YOU will have a splendid idea
presently" says she.
Say, what Is this. SIEGE? says 1.
She mods and fayors me with Qulrky
smile. It's about as folksy ana chuH
my a smile as ever saw executed: ANA.
saw, when she does it that face OF hers
changes so you'd hardly know her ZOE
the same party.
erwin to land a typist's job with
him. en- I asks.
"Oh, no." says Miss Tuttle. "Mr. Zu-
bel is engaging people for new musi-
cal review. I want place In the
chorus"
Course, driftin' up and down the
stairs / see some odd specimens that
are candidates for the hi-yi-yip ranks.
But this Miss Pansy Tuttle looks about
as much like a chorus recruit as l DO
like a lounge lizard. She's the kind
that would be safe anywhere.
Say" I goes on, where'd you DRIFT
in from. anyway"