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The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

In five years the portion of the worlds gold monetary stock (coln and bullion used as money) held by the United States has increased from one fifth to more than one-third
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Answers of registrants on the SC lecuve draft questionaires relating to health and answers under the head dependency, with the exception of the names and addresses of persons claiming to be dependent, will not be open 10 inspection by the public with out the consent of the regiStrants.
 Imprisonment for not to exceed one year will be the penalty imposed on anyone connected with the adminlstra- ton of the selective draft law who shall make this information public.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Orders governing the use of electric signs. made by the fuel administra- tion to assist In conserving fuel. ap- ply to the entire country-villages and smaller cities as well as the larger centers. Among these instructions are:
 pirectional signs on retail stores may be Illuminated from one-half hour after sunset until closing time. but not later than II D. m.: such signs on theaters may be illuminated from one half hour after time of commence ment of last performance. Display ad- vertising on theaters and retail stores may only operate between ;45 and II D. m.
 Enforcement of the orders Is iu the hands of state fuel administrators
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
A Misnomer.

MISnOmer. 'I saw somewhere In Cairo that men in the native tailor shops iron clothes with their feet"
 ..Then 1 suppose 1t would not be proper to call the employees of such shops, hands"
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Men at the cantonments buy many articles at the post exchanges for less money than they would have to pay in their hometown stores. And the post exchange manager Is authority for the statement that 10000 men make tre- mendous demand for tivc-cent pack ages of candy. About four o'clock In the afternoon there is Il general rush or milk. despite thr fact that big din ners will be ready couple of hours later.
 The problem of supplying the men in army cantonments with small neces- slties and luxuries which the govern ment does not furnish Is met by the commission on training camp activi- ities through these post exchanges, They are to be found at each canton ment, there being as Il rule one eN- change for each regiment Each car ries an average of Sl00o0 worth of goods.
 Business Is nearly all done on a credit basis. Men obtain books nf five and ten.cent coupons and pay for them at the end of the month Post exchanges average Sl 0O ' day in sales. and there are about 25O In op- eration. the yearly business will aggre- gate many millions of dollars.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Among the speakers to be heard In the war conferences. which are to be held in every state in the Union dur ing the next few months. are Secre- tary McAdoo. Secretary Baker, Vice President Marshall, Henry J. Allen Rabbi Stephsu s. Wise Bishop Charles D Williams, and Lieut.. Paul Perigord of the French army.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

More than half of the 1850 colored men who completed the course at the reserve officers training camp at Fort Des Moines. In. have been commis- stoned as officers in rAe army Near ly loo colored physicians and sur geons have received commissions as officers in the medical reserve corps. A full fighting force of 3o.ooo eolored soldiers. including representatives in all branches of military service. will constitute the Ninety second division, to be detailed for duty in France un- der General Pershing.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
EFFICIENCY FOOLS
 CAMP MPCONTRACTORS
CONSERVATION OF FOOD LEAVES LITTLE GAR
 BAGE IN CANToNMENTS.
VALUE OF POST EXCHANGES
Men Enabled to Buy Many Articles for Less Than In Home Town Stores Planning for Care of Disabled Sol diers.

(From Committee on Public Information)
 Washington.-ln some army and National Guard camps contractors who undertook to dispose of garbage at price based upon the amount they ex- pected to get are threatening to throw up their contracts because the amount is so small.
 The surgeon generals office and the Quartermaster's department are coop erating to secure the best nutrition of soldiers witl. the least waste. Officers of the food division give instruction In food values. balancing of menus and methods of cooking and serving At one camp n conference of this sort was attended by 150 cooks. mess ser geants. and mess officers
 The allowance provided by the army regulations is liberal and permits of considerable savings. These aceumu- late to the credit of the organizations If there Is careful management.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

To increase the meat supply of the country bars have been lowered for the importation of cattle from the tick infested Central and South American countries.
 Such animals must be slaughtered immediately at ports of entry. For the protection of domestic cattle and to make sure that only wholesome meat shall be produced from this source. regulations governing the i'm portations are very strict.
 permit from the secretary of az rlculture is required for each consign
 ' of cattle offered for importation
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

La I.ibre Belgique, the publication issued somewhere in Belgium" which the Germans have been unable to sup press. thus defines It's official loca- ton:
 "The editorial establishment being no place of repose, cellar on wheels has been found more convenient"
 "BuSiness being at standstlll un- der German domination" IL says. i've have suppressed the page of advertise ments and advise our readers to save their money for better times"
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

In August of this year exactly 9a pounds of European cheese were i'm ported by the United States. coming from Italy. During 1914. before the war. 36.90o tons were bought in Flu rope.
 Argentina'has turned 10 cheese mak- ing on large scale, and is now plac- ing large quantities in the United States. although more cheese Is now being exported than imported. Tn September GOO tons were sold abroad, being distributed to 30 countries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
Bowling Probably Oldest
 of Mankind'S Sports

Although the origin of the game Of bowls is "shrouded in mystery it's modern offspring of the bowling al- leys is of comparatively recent birth. Tomorrow will be the 18th inniver- sary of the first match game of bowling in America. This historic contest was played on New Years Day, 1S40, on the Knickerbocker alleys in New York. Bowling is per haps the oldest of all sports, since there is evidence that it was played by the ancient Egyptians. Skulls were used for balls and the bones of animals for pins in those days. Bowling was popular in England and continental Europe from earliest times and was introducedN into the American colonies by the English and Dutch settlers. Twice at least it became so popular among the young men that it was outlawed. In the twelfth century in England bowls occupied so much of the time of the rising generation that a statute was directed against it. The same condi- tion prevailed later in New Amster- dam and Peter Stuyvesant the Dutch governor, prohibited the playing of the game on penalty of being placed in the stocks for not less than "A hours This official prohibition was directed specifically against the game of "ninepins," and the devotees of the sport, with cunning that would , do credit to a modern corporation | lawyer, promptly added another pin to the setup, and so originated the ! modern game of tenpins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
YANKEES WILL
 BE ON DIET AT
 TRAINING CAMP

New York, Jan. 1 When the Yankees go to Macon, Ga, to train next spring, they will be the centre of attraction at g. camp of 1000 sol diers. Camp Gordon at Macon is only few miles from the baseball park and it is expected that the ball players will entertain some of the soldiers at every days practice.
 Harry Sparrow, secretary of the Yankees, returned from Georgia yes terday where he has been spending 8 vacation and also making arrange ment for the spring trip. He has made arrangements with the hotel at Macon to introduce his new diet scheme which he believes will be of great benefit to the ball players. Food will be Hooverized in the Yankee camp if Sparrow's plans are carried out.
 Secretary Sparrow reports that the railroad conditions in the South are unsettled and that when the tour of the Tanks and Braves is arranged it will include cities and training camps on the direct route as it will be inn possible for the clubs to do much transforming. Sparrow was to have met Secretary Hapgood of the Braves in the South last week, but because of the poor railroad facilities, the two secretaries found it impossible to get together. The trip will have to be arranged by wire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
BROOKLAWTN HOLDS FIRST CALL ON METROPOLITAN
 AMATEUR GOLF TOURNEY
DORNHEIM AND
 EMERSON WIN
 DOUBLES TITLE

New York, Jan. 1-Gerald Emerson and Harry F. Dornheim, by spirited racquet work and clever court tactics, won the junior national indoor title yesterday in the final match of the annual tournament at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The young star of the East Orange High School and his partner from Philadelphia, defeated Vincent Richards and Harold L. Fay Tor by a score of 6-4, 6-S, 4-6, c. 3, 10-S.
 Emerson and Dornheim lifted their playing to a spectacular pitch after Taylor of the Brooklyn Prep School and Richards, the national boy title holder upon turf courts, had led at two sets to one. The champiOn-to- be discovered the weakness of Taylor in his inability to stroke the dropping ball successfully. Likewise they tossed lcbs over the heads of Taylor and Richards as they charged the net.
 The, steadiness with which they played eventually broke through Tay lor's service in the seventeenth game of the final set. Emerson had the service in the next game. He had been playing like streak, but re- doubling his efforts he forced lis ad- vantage in that game to clinch the victory.
 Few lawn tennis mate les upon the American courts have leen decided under such unfavorable conditions. The cold was so intense that 1t kept the spectators hopping around in an effort to keep warm, while the con- testants all appeared to suffer because of chilled hands. Dornheim kept his hands in his pockets between rallies, while Richards warmed his benumb bed | fingers by breathing upon them. Elm erson's fingers cracked from chap ping, so that in the rest after the l third set he had them bandaged with adhesive tape. Despite these dis comforts the match was one of the
 best that has ever been fought, ire | spective of class, for a double title.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
TABOOED
 FOR BIC MEN'S
 BATTLE TONIGHT

New York, Jan. There is excel lent reason for the belief that no foul blows will be struck tonight when Fred Fulton and Harry Tate meet in a 1O-round bout at Little Rock, Ark. The basis for this impression is found in a clause Of the articles of agree ment which provides that if either man is adjudged guilty of foul tac- tics his share of the purse will be sent to the Red Cross.
 As neither of these patriotic gen. tlemen has ever made move to give g. single penny to the Red Cross or any othex military organization. the indications are that each will exer- else scrupulous care in the delivery of blows.
 Aside from the probability of 8 lack of fouling, the bout will give Fulton a chance to prove that he is the master of Tate, which he must do before he seriously can be considered as a dangerous oponent for Willard or any other heavyweight of class. Collins, manager of Fulton, promises that the Minnesota will most thor oughly trounce Tate this afternoon, and declares that the charge of foul work in the Christmas Day bout was undesorved by Fulton.
 Replying to Collins statement, w. N. Stone of the Little Rock Demo- crat who was at the ringside, says.
 That is Collins bull Fulton was bested from the start and committed @ foul as a last resort"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01

A radical change in the division of the players share of the worlds se- ries receipts. by which members of the winning team will receive fixed sums of $2,000 and members of the losing team fixed sums of $1.40O, was decided upon yesterday in Chicago by August Herrmanns chairman of the National Commission. and Ban B. Johnson. president of the American league. Hermann and Johnson re- gently were appointed committee by the joint meeting of the major leagues in Chicago to act on the suggestion of John K. Tener to divide world s Series receipts among non-contesting players.
 According to the change adopted by Hermann and Johnson the remainder of the purse will be divided on q graded scale among the players of the teams finishing second third and fourth. Tener's original proposition included all of the teams with the ex- ception of the tailenders. The new plan will be given tryout next fall and will be made permanent if it proves satisfactory.~
 The money divided among the other first division players will depend en- tirelv on the size of the gate, as the sums of the winners and losers is fixed. and will remain the same whether the games are played at tue largest or smallest parks.
 The radical nature of this change may be appreciated when it is can- sidered that the winning White SoE players, received $3,673 last fall and the losing Giant players $2.449. The high water mark for winning players was in 1912. when each of the Boston Red Sox pulled down more than $4, 10a, while in 1916 each of the losing Brooklyn players took in a sum in excess of $2. 800.
 Incidentally this big purse paid the losing Brooklyn players in 1916 Is really the direct reason for the change. Brooklyn. it will be r4calle[il was defeated decisivelv by the Red Sox.
 There was much adverse criticisr1 at the time about the losing player: getting so much money for five days play that President Tener devised a scheme by which the active partici- pants of the series would get about 6C per cent of the players purse, the rest to be divided among the other players.
 The National league adopted Tener' s scheme at it's annual meeting last
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
HENDRICKS CARDINALS
 NEW PILOT

St. Louis, Jan. 1-The St. Louis Ma tionals will start the new year with their new manager, Jack Hendricks. After several months of dickering President Branch Hickey of the Car dinals was able to announce today that he had signed the Indianapolis man. ager. Hickey declined to mention the terms of the contract.
 Hickey was pleased that the mat ter was settled. q wanted Hendricks if there was any possible chance to get him." said Hickey. "He is the man I always held uppermost in mind, as I like his work and think he will make a success of the Cardinal team.''
 Hickey paid nothing to Indianapolis for Hendricks's release. At one time President McGill of the Indianapolis club declared he would not let Hen dricks go for less than S15,00O. At the end McGill seeing he was standing in the way of Hendricks's promotion, stepped aside and gave Hendricks free rein to accept Rickey's offer.
 It is known that to retain Miller Higgins as manager Hickey offered a salary of $10,000 and percentage of the club profits if they exceeded $25,- 900. It is surmised that terms simi- larly liberal were made to Hendricks Higgins left the St. Louis Nationals to manage the New York Americans.
 Hickey began negotiations with Hendricks several months ago, but the deal was blocked at the Louisville meeting of the American Association by President McGill of the Indianapo- lis club, who said Hendricks was bound by a three year contract and asked a cash consideration before he would release his manager.
 Hendricks was born in Joliet, H., in 1876, and was graduated from Northwestern University law school After practising law three years in Chicago he entered professional base ball. He went on the spring training trip with the New York Nationals in 1902, but John McGraw sent him to Columbus. In 1903 he played with Spokane and later that season with the Washington Americans.
 | In 1904 Washington released him, and in 1905 he managed the Spring. field, Ohio, club. In 1907 he be- came manager of the Fort Wayne, Ind, team, and in 1910 of the Denver club. Since 1914 he has managed the Indianapolis team, with which he won the pennant last season.
 1 Hendricks announced that Roger Hornsby would remain with the St Louis team. It recently was reported that President Weeghman of the Chi cago club offered $75,00 for Hornsby
 Hendricks said that at present he had no intention of bringing any o1 the Indianapolis players to St. Louis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
EIGHT CLUBS WILL RECEIVE SHARE IN
 BIG SERIES MONEY
Johnson and Hermann Adopt New Plan for Annual Base ball Classic to Increase Competition Between Teams In Second Division and Keep Alive Interest In Game All Season

winter but the American league would not sanction it. Ban Johnson taking the stand that 'to the victors belong the spoils." However. the 1917 worlds series again convinced Tener that the contesting players drew ens tirely too much for the amount of work involved. and he again put his proposition before the National league which again recommended it's adop- tion. Ban Johnson again fought the idea at first. but Garry Hermann later explained its benefits and con- verted him to the proposition.
 In connection with the new ar rangement it might be added that the club owners will get no more out of the series than formerly.
 In discussing the action of the Chi cago conference Tener said he was we'll pleased T have long taken the stand that the worlds series purses have outgrown the rules under which tEey were devised,'' said Tener. "The roen who originally framed the worlds series rules had no idea that individual winning players would re- ceive $4,000 and losing players S2,S00. SuCn sums TOT d week $ NOIh dIS S14- tirely out of proportion to baseball values, and for that reason I fought for a change. I believe a portion of the worlds series money could be utilized in making players fight for every position right to the end of the season."
 Tener's object will be attained. The players on the second place team will
 get something like $700 a player if the series is played in large cities,
 and if clubs are out of the pennant | fight they will fight as hard for that
 sum as for the pennant. The fourth
 place team will get around $500 a man and the scramble to get in the l first division will be keener than ever before. There will be no more hip performing after the race is won. | On the whole the change is vel
 comed by the players themselves
 There are only certain percentage ot
 players that ever get into the series
 Stars like Lajoie and Walter Johnson
 have never been in a series, yet Johnson's remarkable pitching en- abled Washington, a chronic second l division team, to rise as high as sec
 ond in 1912 and 1913 and kept the club in the first division until 1915.
 Under the new system such work
 would be rewarded by substantial l check at the end of the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
MATHEWS-ZIEGLER BATTLE.

Matty Mathews and Owen ZiegleI fought a 2O-round draw at Brooklyn on Jan. 2, 1899, nineteen years ago tomorrow. Matty, who was a. product of the East Side' of New York, and ziegler, who was a Pennsylvanian, met in the ring no less than seven times. Their first engagement was at Pater- son, N. J., in 1898, and went 20 rounds to a draw. Later in the same year they fought 15 rounds, with the same result, in Toronto. The third fight was in Brooklynp and little later they mixed it in Chicago, this also ending in a draw. In 1900 shortly before he became welterweight cham pion, Matty finally triumphed and knocked Owen out in the second round at Youngstown, Ohio. They ther fought another draw in Philadelphia but in 1902 Mathewes defeated Sieg- Ter in Savannah.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
Bobby Byrne's Birthday.

Robert M. Byrne, for several years third baseman, first with the Pirates and then with the Phillies, was born in St. Louis 32 years ago today. Byrne broke into professional baseball in 1904, when he played with For Scott, Kan, in the Western Associa- tion. He was with Springfield, Mo- in 1905, taking turns behind the bat and also playing first and short and in the outfield. The next year he went to Shreveport, Pa., which then had a club in the Southern Associa- tion, as a shortstop. His work there was so good that he was called into the big show in 1907, covering third base for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1909 Byrne was swapped to the Pi- rates. He remained in the Smoky city until 1913, when a mid-season deal sent him to Philadelphia. Byrne played a good game with the Phil lies although he never figured as an infield star. Bobby is now conduct ing a bowling establishment in St Louis,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-01
BEST JOCKEY IN
 AUSTRALIA HERE

The. same steamer that brought Ed die McGoorty back to San Francisco had as passenger Ed Moon, the leading cross-country jockey of Aus tralia. He carries with him a letter from W. F. Corbett, sporting expert of the Sydney Referee, in which he is labelled as Austra1ia's best cross country jockey" and when w. F. Corbett makes that assertion it means something.
 Moon says he would like to do some riding in this country, but he fears his weight-135 pounds--is against him. He hazards the guess that Walter Miller, who went to Aus tralia on the last steamer, will find himself too heavy for any riding The best boys on the flat, according to Moon, weigh in the neighborhood of 105 pounds.