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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
Here and There

Larry Doyle, of the Giants, is slow ly getting better and in a few weeks will be able to take his place in the lineup.
 New York and Brooklyn fans are roofing strongly for the passage of the bill legalizing Sunday baseball. Any alderman who votes against the measure may as we'll consider his po- litical doom as sealed.
 The Manhattan fans, and their neighbors, point to Washington, the capital of the Nation, where Sunday ball is permitted. So why shouldn't it be permitted elsewhere.
 Fred Merkle has made one or more hits in almost every game he has played in the past three weeks.
 Joe Benz of the White Sox, who for the past seven years has relied on the spit ball to carry him to vic tory, has discontinued this form of de- livery. The pitcher says he has lost confidence in the spit ball and, while he thinks that other twirlers may consider it good, he is "off the splitter for life.''
 Frankie Burns, who will today be 29 years of age, is to have another crack at the bantam title next We'd nesday when he will face Champion Pete Herman in an eight. round bout at the Jersey City baseball club grounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24

Secretary McAdoo on his way to the mountains stopped at San Francisco and visited a theatre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24

John Reisler seems to have applied the Law Horrible to Jack Dempsey and his interests. In Milwaukee olI Saturday Reisler forced Jack Kearrs, Dempsey's manager, to deposit $5,OO0 with the court to guarantee Reisler's end of the purse in the coming battle between Fulton and Dempsey ill Baltimore on July 4. Reisler agreed to let the fight go on without inter ference under these terms. He is to get his managers 30 per cent. of the receipts and the $5,0OO is to guaran- tee it's being paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24

No hope for the recovery of Dr. Bethmann- Hollweg, former German Chancellor, is held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24

Two base hits, Judge, Walker. Three base hit, Burns. Stolen bases, Judge, Rice. Sarifice hits, Oldring, Dugan. Sacrifice fly, shannon. Double plays, Judge and Foster; Shannon, Dugan and Burns. Left on bases, Philadel- phia, 8; Washington, 5. First base on errors, Philadelphia, 1; Washington, 1. First base on balls, off Perry, 1; off Shaw, 3. Hits, off Ayers, 4 in 3 innings; off Shaw, 4 in innings. Hit by pitcher, by Ayers (Dugan). Struck out, by Ayers, 1; by Perry, 4; by Shaw, s. Balk, Shaw. Passed ball, Perkins. Winning pitcher, Shaw.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24

TOMATO, LETTUCE AND CABBAGE PLANTS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
American Ieague,

Cleveland 3, Chicago 2.
 St. Louis 4, Detroit 1 (first). St. Louis 4, Detroit ? (second). Washington 5, Philadelphia 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Toronto 4, Newark 1 (frst). Newark 3, Toronto ? (second). Baltimore 2, Syracuse 1 ((11 in- nings).
 Buffalo 4, Jersey City (f1rst). Buffalo ', Jersey City 1 (second).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
American Ieague,

4AAAAOAINSNA A1NtA tANs Chicago at Detroit. Cleveland at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Washington. Boston at New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
Locals Victory Marred
 By Riot After Game
Eastern League
Yesterdays Results

Bridgeport 5, New London 0. New London 8, Hartford 5. Waterbury, Providence, wet grounds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-24
American League.
GAMES TODAY. National League,

New York at Boston. St. Louis at Chicago. Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
WILSON O'DANIEL
WOUNDED
Relatives Here Receive
Cable from France

Mrs. Rebecca Wilson last Thursday
received a cablegram from hec grand
son, 1t. J. Wilson O'Daniel, stating
that he had been slightly wounded.
Although the cablegram was not Dat
ed, the words "Papers tell il better
than ~ seem to imply that the SOL
der may have been injured in the st
Mihiel fight of last week. 1t. O'Dan-
iel belongs to shock division, skilled
in bayonet work. The papers OF " l.
ncsday referred to the presence OF
such troops in the st. Mihiel action.
1t is believed impossible to secure
further details for several weeks.
Mrs. Wilson has also received this
week a letter from the room mate OF
her grandson, 1t. ]. Allison ODaniel
killed in airplane accident in France
on July 27. The writer states that he
witnessed the accident, which was one
of the unavoidable kind, from tie air
An ambulance reached The scene in &
very few minutes. The injured mar
received the best of attention, tut dice
before reaching the hospital.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Good News from
Lieutenant LOOMS

More definite information concern
ing the condition of Lieutenant Stan
lev Loomis, who last week was re-
ported seriously wounded in action,
was received by friends in Newark
through letters from his nurse. He
received seven wounds, and was IN
such weakened condition when
brought in that TRANSMISSION of blood
was necessary before an operation
could be performed. The right leg
was amputated at the knee and the
surgeons think that the other leg can
be saved. His condition now, accord
ing to the nurse, is very satisfactory
The general tone of Lieutenant Loo
mis- letters is cheerful and optimistic.
By strange coincidence, his friend
Lieutenant Frank Williams, of Elkton
is in the same hospital and another
"pal' who is a friend of both. tie
writes of the good times the three
friends have and states that he will II
all probability be sent to England IL
short time to remain until he is full!
recovered.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
SOLDIERS BEING
TRAINED HERE
$50 Men Soon in Uniform
THREE DISTINCT GROUPS
AT DELAWARE COLLEGE

The martial spirit that pervades the
town deepened last Thursday when
$50 additional men entered Delaware
College, the large majority of whom
on October first will be mustered into
the Federal service. Although con-
formity to military rule previous to
this time rests with the students them
selves, the body as whole is gradual
ly adapting itself to the new order of
things.
The student body at the new "Dela-
ware" under the direct control of the
War Department, is composed of three
distinct groups: (D the student Off
GERS Training Corps, made up of the
regular student body. These men
have two definite aims-to become
officers in the United States army, or
technical experts in chemistry, engi-
neering, or medicine. Between 240
and $50 are enrolled in this depart
lnert. The government pays all ex-
perses, including uniforms, and in
/
$50 per month. Only graduates of a
four year high school or its equivalent
are eligible. DR.. Mitchell, on discus
sing the group today, stated there are
few vacan tplaces here, to which
young men who apply Immediately,
will be admitted.
~. There is also a small group of
civilian students, which includes those
who are physically unable to enlist in
the Student Army Training Corps.
These are pursuing, at their own ex-
pense, the regular course of study
leading to a degree. (3) The Train
ing Detachment of technicians-men
of previous mechanical experience
who take an eight week course here in
order to become skilled in radio, elec-
trical work. gas engine, machinery,
and wood work. These are already a
part of the U. S. Army, on the pay
rolls of the government. The faculty
has held repeated meetings during the
week, in seeking to work out the in
structions of the war office, as they
are received from day to day. Inten-
sive training prevails in every depart
, ment. All unnecessary features have
, been eliminated in order that the men
, may be trained quickly for effective
service.
l Colonel f. p Pendleton continues as
e commandant of the institution. He
= has assigned the command of section
= A, the regular student body, to Cap
tain Victor Camp; the regular train
S ing detachment is in the hands o
e Lieutenant Loomis. Lieutenant Aron
Continued on Page g.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
BLUE TRIANGLE
HERE THURSDAY
Will Hold Two Meetings

The Blue Triangle trio will give an
entertainment at Newark on Thurs
day night, September 26, at the Cen
tury Club at s o'clock. The Trio has
been travelling through Delaware for
the past week telling of the work of
the Y. w. c. A. as part of the gov
ernment's Win the War program at
all Delaware towns. They will arrive
in Newark on Thursday afternoon,
will have dinner at the Women's Col
lege and hold a meeting there at 6:45
p. m., then will go to the Century
Club, where all those who are inter-
ested are invited to attend.
The Trio is composed of Miss Doro-
thy Elderdice the speaker, of West
minister, Md, instructor in public
speaking at the Theological Seminary
in that town; Miss Inez Bringgold, OF
Chicago, graduate of the conserva
tory of music of Northwestery Uni
versity, who will play the piano; Mrs
John Haswell, of Wilmington, the
soloist.
A pleasant evening of music will
an interesting talk telling of the diff
ferent phases of the Y. W. c. A
work, the Hostess Houses, the worl
in France, and that over here wit
the great second line of defense, tn
girl in industry. In short, the Y. "
c. A. is to the women of the Allie
just what the Y. M. c. A. is to tn
men. All are invited to come to thi
meeting at the Century Club.
Friday night the trio will complet
their trip by appearing in conjunt
tion with the moving pictures at tn
, Queen Theatre in Wilmington. M
, James Ginns, manager, has consente
tc give the girls a half hour to pr
sent the work to Wilmingtonians.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Sending Xmas Gifts Overseas

The War Department has announc-
ed that Christmas packages for the
two and one-half million American
soldiers who will be in France during
the holiday season, will be delivered
by an arrangement made with the
Red Cross.
The following statement was re-
ceived at local Headquarters:
In order to control the flood of gifts
that otherwise would make the hand
ling of them impracticable, the De-
partment has decided that only one
parcel will be accepted for each man.
General Pershing is forwarding cou-
pons bearing the name and address of
each member of the expeditionary
force, to be distributed to the next
of kin.
These coupons must be attached t.
standard containers, nine by four by
three inches in size, which will be pro
vided by local Red Cross chapters up
on application.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
FROM
THE FRONT
Newark Boys in the
Great Struggle

Thomas A. Mullin, of Newark, has
received letter from his grandson,
Walter R. Powell, we'll known here,
written September 8, from Amesbury
Willis, England. The young man
states that he is working with air
plane motors, and expects to be sta
toned at this point for some time.
Mrs. George Ferguson has received
a letter from her son, Lieutenant q.
Harvey Ferguson, written September
3. stating that he was leaving the hos
pital. where he has been undergoing
throat treatment to rejoin his regl-
ment at the front.
DR.. S. C. Mitchell has received this
week letter from his son, Lieutenant
M. R! Mitchell, written from dugou'
in France. Lieutenant Mitchell de-
scribes the Pickering of the candle
caused by the vibration from the great
guns and gives vivid picture of the
shells bursting over no mans land.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Patriotic Pageant for
Founders Day

The Women's Committee for the
Fourth Liberty Loan in cooperation
with the Women's College are plan
ming a patriotic pageant, "The Draw
ing of the Sword" Mrs. Elizabeth
Schreiner, Of the Philadelphia School
of Dramatic Art, will be in charge of
the production.
1t is planned to present the pageant
for the first time on October 5, as part
of the celebration of Founders Day.
1t will probably be presented in Dover
on Liberty Day, October IL, in con-
nection with a celebration held on "the
Green" On October 10, mass meet
ing is scheduled to be held at George
town with the pageant as a part of
the program.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Stock Brought Good Prices

The sale of registered Holstein-
Friesian cattle held at the Washing
ton House stables on Wednesday, Sep
tember IS, by ]. Irwin Dayett and
Samuel c. Ross, was well attended.
War time prices were received for the
stock. One COW with a calf by her
side brought $46O. Two other cows
brought respectively $3.50 and 1910.
In all there We're sold eight head of
cows, 5 -year-old heifers, II yearl-
ing heifers,' two six months old bulls
and one yearling bull at an average
price of S162.S3.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Accident Near
Cooch's Bridge

William G. Loveless, Perryville
railroad man, while returning from
Wilmington on Saturday afternoon,
lost control Of his car near Cooch's
Bridge and narrowly escaped DEATH
when the machine turned turtle after
striking the bridge.
Passersby, seeing the wrecked car
and supposing the occupants to be
pinned beneath it, sent hurry call to
the P, B. and w. railroad station for
help. A call was also sent for the
Delaware College ambulance, which
responded Immediately. 1t was found
that Loveless, who was alone in the
car, had escaped almost without in
jury and had gone for help. The
car was soon righted, but was founo
to be almost demolished.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
FIRE NEAR NEWARK
Delays Traffic on
Delaware City Road

The Aetna Fire Company was called
out yesterday morning to keeney's
Station, near Coochs Bridge, on the
Newark and Delaware City Branch of
the P, B. & w. Railroad, near Day
ett's old mill.
Here fire had started in some nlys-
terious way among the supports of a
trestle bridge and had gained con-
siderable headway before being dis
covered. After the arrival of the fire
company the blaze was soon under
control. The bridge was sufficiently
damaged to be unsafe for traffic so
that trains from the road are 6etour-
ing by way of Wilmington and Porter.
1t is understood hat concrete sup
ports are in the course of construction
f;r a new freproof bridge at Shis
place This, however, will not be
completed for several days.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
OBITUARY
ISAAC r. JOHNSON

Isaac R. Johnson, aged 67 years,
died suddenly on Friday, September
20, when Fastening to catch train
near his hom" at Wilson Station, in
order to serve as a juror in the Curt
Of General Sassit ms. MIR. johnson
ony of navigators tha' has made Bar
timore Hundred, Sussex county, fam
Gus along the Atlantic coast. He had
been serving as "a juror in the county
courts last week, and was approach
ing the railroad station en- route for
Wilmington, when the train drew in
at the station. He ran for the train
and as he was about to board it keeled
over. He was carried aboard the
train and made comfortable during
the short run to Newark. Efforts of
physician proved unavailing, Mr..
Johnson dying few moments after
being stricken.
Captain Johnson was son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Johnson, residents of
Baltimore Hundred He started to
follow the water when but 10 years
Of age, and for years was master OF
one of the Standard Oil Company's
tugs, plying the Delaware river. He
retired about 13 years, ago, since
which time he has resided with his
son, Everett c. Johnson, at The Cross
ways, near Newark. He was mem
ber of the M. E. Church here and hat
many warm friends in the commur t :
In addition to one son, he is SIR
vived by two brothers, Joshua John
son, of Selbysville, and CharlAs Z
Johnson of Ocean View, Delaware.
. Funeral services were held from
, the residence of his son on Surda
f afternoon, and from Salem M. E. ChurcI
i Selbyville, Monday afternoon Int
D ment at St. Georges Cemetery, ne
e Indian River.
Continued on Page g.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
TO CLOTHE
BELGIANS
Red Cross Solicits Aid

At local Red Cross headquarters
this week a drive is on to secure
clothing for the Belgians. Every kind
of garment, for all ages and for both
sexes is urgently needed. In addition,
piece goods, light, warm canton f1an-
mel and other kinds of cloth from
which to make garments for new born
babies, ticking, sheeting and blanketc,
woolen goods of any kind-and shoes
of every size are asked for. Scrap
leather is needed, for repairing foot
wear.
Since the clothes will be subjected
to the hardest kind of wear, only gar
ments made of strong and durable
materials should be sent.
Garments need not be in perfect
condition. A hundred thousand desti-
tute women in the occupied regions
are eager to earn scant livelihood
by repairing gift clothing and making
new garments adapted to needs with
which they are familiar.
Do not send garments of flimsy
material or gaudy cdloring, ball
dresses, high heeled slippers, stiff
hats, either mems or women's, straw
dress or derby, or anything contain
ing rubber; or books, toys, soap, tot
let articles or notes of any sort.
Contributions will be received a.
Local Headquarters on any Afternoon
Or evening, except Friday and Satur
day.
"Let us match the courage of Bel
gium by the generosity of America.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
INFLUENZA RAM
PANT HERE
Health Board and Doctors Warn
Public
SCHOOLS AND MOVIES CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Newark, in common with all this
section of the country, is suffering
from the effects of Spanish inuenza,
local physician this morning expressed
the belief that at least so cases exist
in the community. Five deaths have
been reported to date.
The Newark Board of Health has
communicated with Chester H. Wells,
State Commissioner of Health, and
other authorities relative to methods
of contrl oof the disease. The fol-
lowing statement has been issued by
the secretary, Louis l.. Curtis:
September 24.-At meeting of
the Newark Board of Health the
prevailing Spanish influenza was
declared epidemic in Newark, and
neighboring districts, and it was
resolved that the Board Of Educa-
ton be requested to close the pub
lie schools until notified, and that
Mr., Hubert be instructed to discon.
tinue the showing of moving pic.
lures.
Citizens are urged to avoid crowd:
or even small gatherings, to alb
stain from travelling on the rail
roads, to keep children of thu
street, and to use extra precautiol
as to cleanliness and general ny
giene.
NEWARK BOARD OF HEALTH
By order of the Secretary.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
High School Students
Organize Literary Society

The high school students on Friday
afternoon organized a Literary So
Getty with Miss Marian Gallaher, as
president; Newman Rose, vicc-prcsi-
dent, and Anna Patchell, secretary.
Following the election of officers an
impromptu minstrel stunt was given
by two of the members, and arrange
ments MADE to provide programs for
Subsequent meetings.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Major Short Transferred
to Camp Travis

Major Clarence A. Short, who has
been stationed at Camp Meade, re-
ceived orders recently to report at
Camp Travis, Texas. Major S,1.rt
spent few days at his home in New.
ark, previous to his depart ire He
eft early Sunday morning for Camp
Travis, where he expects to report
tcCay.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
FRESHMEN CLASS
INITIATED AT w. 6. D.
New Conditions Scarcely
Affect Attendance


freshman class entered the Women's
College of Delaware. Twenty-seven
lew girls came, although few more
'egistered. The upper classmen, with
/. few exceptions, have all returned.
The Freshman class roll follows:
A. Louise Phillips, Wilmington, Del.
Mildred F. Jefferis, Wilmington.
Helen Groves, Marshallton.
Grace Morvil, Laurel, Del.
Marion Rodney, Laurel, Del.
Mildred M. Haley, Wilmington.
Mayme statnekoo, Wilmington.
Nellie Hughes, FELTON,.
Elizabeth Taylor, Dover.
Catherine S. Woodman, Wilmington
Gladys Harvey, North East, Md.
Eleanor H. Gamma, Wilmington.
Margaret L. Finck, Wilmington.
Vivian Porter, Washington, D. c.
Marian Hatfield, Wilmington.
Dorothy w. Ford, Wilmington.
Elizabeth Mitchell, Millsboro, Del.
Alice Ferguson, New York City.
Ethel Ferguson, New York City.
Elsie L. Wooleyhan, Cecilton, Md.
Eleanor Marshall, Lewes, Del.
Louise Francis, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. C. o. Pence, Newark.
Helen Hudson, Wyoming, Del.
Elizabeth Conwell, Camden, Del.
Marie Simon, Wilmington.
The Sophomores gave party TO
the Freshmen on Saturday evening
1t was an "Affaire Militaire." TIL
Freshmen, dressed in "gym" costume
were new recruits. First Miss Hele
Fisher, as camp musical director, lie
the rockies in singing, "Over There.
Then, one by one, the new recruit
went before personnel officer, Mis-
Katherine Stevens. She sternly ques
toned them as to name, age, birth
place, etc.
Next the Freshmen were put thr
time e-honored stunts, such as singin
the national anthem of Siam, pushin
pennies across the floor with the
noses, blowing blindfolded into a dis
of flour, and the like. A novel fe;
ture was the rolling of a fine yal
bandage to train the Freshmen
surgical dressings. This was dol
by rolling 81 short and chubby Fres
man in a sheet. Then as Freshms
choir chanted new version of Il
wedding march, bridal party ente
ed. The bride was very tall and sle
der, the groom was very short al
stout, and the flower girl was the ella
baby. Miss Agnes Fowler, Sophomo
class president, officiated in "joinin
the two green vegetables together.
Later in the evening Miss Fowl
presentde the Freshmen their insign
which they must wear cheerfully a
steadily until further notice. The
. sigma consists of red ribbon
which is hung a green disk beari
5 the name and number of each Ere:
: man. Then marshmallows were pa
5 ed and as they were toasted before I
fireplace, Miss Drake told a story
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Beautiful Dahlias in Bloom

James Longfellow, Cast Main street
has a wonderful display of dahlias in
the yard at the rear of his home Mr..
Longfellow has developed the bios
some fro mseed. Among those cut on
Sunday were number measuring
six and seven inches in diana eter.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Important Meeting
of Odd Fellows

An important meeting of Oriental
Lodge No. II, I. o. 0. F., will be held
tomorrow evening Thursday to elect
officers. All the members are ear
nestly requested to be present.
Newark post., 1918-09-25
Storm Warnings on
Liqhtships

Warnings of storms approaching
the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are to be
disseminated from the lightships on
these coasts ymeans of system of
flags in use by the Weather Bureau
for this purpose. Arrangements to
this effect recently have been made
with the Lighthouse Board.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-21
THE FINISHING TOUCH.

In communication to The Forum this
evening, q correspondent revives a sugges-
ton made last year and acted upon then in
a few instances.
He urges the application of careful con
servation methods to the wheat fields, the
wheat saved by voluntary cleaners to go to
the Red Cross salvage department.
The suggestion is enlinently practical and
the machinery to act upon it is readily
available. Fargo has highly efficient Red
Cross salvage department to which the
funds should be turned over the voluntary
"shockers' are available to CLEAN the fields
and all that is necessary is to get the per-
mission of the farmers for the "shock
troops" to go into the fields and gather the
wheat stalks left by the shockers.
It would be fitting way to top off,
most. creditable enterprise.