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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
FOR COMPULSORY
 PHYSICAL TRAINING

Chicago, Dec. 10.---The high per centage of men rejected as physically unfit for military service was taken as the basis for a demand for com- pulsory physical elimination of school children and their compulsory physi- cal training, in an address today be- fore the American Public Health As sociation by Dr. J. A. Nydegser, of Baltimore. A proposed amendment to the associations constitution would establish a section for the promotion of school hygiene, which will work for the more thorough protection and ed ucation of the child, to conserve the nations man power, which Dr. Nydeg- ger declared was the nations greatest asset.
 Surgeon General Ruper Blue, of the public health service, in an address, pointed out the need of special vjgi- lance on the part of health authDri- ties in order to prevent the introduc- tion and spread of dangerous epidemic diseases by our returning soldiers. In discussions several medical officers ex- pressed the opinion that at least in the suppression of the social evil our returning soldiers need to be pro- tected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
POINCARE AND
 CLEMENCEAU WARMLY GREETED

Strasbourg, Monday, Dec. 9-Stras- bourg's welcome to President Poin- care, Premier Clemenceau and other official representatives of the French government. took on u more popular aspect this afternoon, following the formal ceremonies of the morning. Great crowds filled the gaily bef1agg- ed streets and waves of enthusiastic cheers passed along the thoroughfare while the veteran soldiers of France were being reviewed by the President.
 A drizzling rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the throngs, which cheered wildly whenever President Poincare or his colleagues appeared. General Pershing and William Graves Sharp, American Ambassa dor, were received with cries of ''vive L'Amerique," while Field Marshal Haig was welcomed by cheers for Great Britain.
 The French officials left tonight for Colmar, where ceremonies will take place tomorrow. They will then go to Mulhause, where elaborate prepar- ations for the visit have been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
PLAGUE OF CORN GROWER
New Insect Threatens the Crop That Is Grown in the Eastern Districts
 of Massachusetts.

An insect, comparatively new to this country, threatens the corn crop of eastern Massachusetts.
 The corn borer, believed to be of European origin and to have been ac- cidentally introduced here about ten years ago, is said now to be firmly es- tablished within a 15-mile radius of Boston.
 Only recently has it come into eco homie prominence, according to re- port from the Massachusetts agricul- tural college, which urges that every effort be made this year to eradicate this pest, not only to insure the safety of corn crops. but also to keep the in- sect within the present bounds and thus preyent;it from reaching the great wheat fields of the West.
 The injury is caused by the first brood of caterpillars, which reach ma turity during the latter part of July and transform to yellowish moths early in August. The caterpillars, when full grown, are f1esh-colored and somewhat smoky or brownish, about one inch long. They pass the winter within the remains of the plant, and can best be destroyed during the win ter or at any time before planting the new crop. One of the chief means of exterminating the insect is to burn all old stubble, corn stalks and trash around the field or garden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
PortuaaT's Many Holidays.

Christmas day is not so generally observed as New Years day.. It has, moreover, only three different dates. The only country whose holidays re veal little of it's political, racial or re- ligious origin is Portugal. This is its calendar: January 1, dedicated to uni versal brotherhood; January 31. dedi- cated to the memory of all those who fought and died to establish the repub- lie of Portugal; May 3, In memory of the discovery of Brazil by the Portu- guese; June 19, municipal holiday Rt Oporto; October 5, the date of the es- tablishment of the Portuguese repub- lie; December 1. Flag day, to commem- crate the independence of the coun- try; December 25, Family day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
B.H.S. OPEN
 SEASON SAT. Local Quintet Plays TOrrington Here-GirlS Vs. Milford
 In Preliminary.

With the Torrington High school pill chokers opposite Coach Hunts Bridgeport's High school quintet will inauguate it's 19dS-1919 season at the High school gymnasium Saturday afternoon. In addition to this contest, the local girls will clash with the Mil ford High school maidens in the pre- Iiminary.
 The prospects for the boys outfit is more than bright, as four of last years championship team will defend the Red and Black colors again this season. The four veterans are Joe Murphy, Benny Blade, Eddie Hickey and Johnny Maicco.
 The probable lineup of the local team on Saturday will be Blade and Maicco, forwards; Stapleton, center; Murphy and Hickey, guard4.
 If Saturdays victory against the Ansonia High school girls team is any criterion, the Bridgeport High school maidens will bring another champion ship to the school
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
DEMPSEY ID 60 ON ROAD
 MEETING ALL COMERS
Asprant to Worlds Champion ship Thinks That Only Course
 Open-Sees No Chance fo Title Fight With Willard.

Dempsey is on his way to fight Carl Morris. After that he will take to the road with a show, meeting all corners la John L. Sullivan "As far as I can see there is nothing bet ter in sight for me than to go out with this show" said Dempsey There are no heavyweights in line for long fight with me unless some of the fellows who were developed in army and navy bouts come forward l would like to fight Willie Meehan twenty rounds and stop that foolish talk about his having the Indian Sign on me. I have beaten him five times in five tries, and I can knock him out in a long fight Meehan is not a powerful hitter, but he can take a punch and is a very awkward and annoying opponent. However, there is no chance of a real fight with Will lie until he gets his discharge from the navy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
TANKS FIGURE IN SEASONS
 FIRST DEAL

The first major league deal since the work or fight" order went into effect last summer was promulga ,ed yesterday by the Yankees. Harry Sparrow announced the acquisition of Peter Schneider, pitcher and a right handler, from the Cincinnati club. Miller Huggins, who is on the road seeking to put through several deals to strengthen his forces, telegraphed Sparrow from Cincinnati that he had purchased the big fellow. The news of the Yankee acquisition will take baseball followers by surprise, as 1t is a mystery how the National League permitted a pitcher of Schneider's ability to run the waiver gauntlet. There isn't a club in the league, and Cincinnati is included, that could not use Schneider next season. He is only 26 and has been in the majors only since he came to the Reds from Seattle in 1914.
 Schneider had only a passable record last season, but he was accord ed wretched support and was worked pretty hard. In 1917 Schneider won 20 and lost 19, permitted only 1.97 runs a game, and With Toney carried practically all the pitching of the Reds. Huggins attempted to get Schneider last season in the very com plicated deal that involved Lee Magee and the players who went to the Browns. Sparrow yesterday said that Schneider's coming to the Tanks had no connection with that transaction. But, at the same time, we would like to get the inside on Schneiders being passed up by the seven other National League clubs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
NEW YORK FANS ARE THREATENING BOYCOTT AGAINST MAJOR LEAGUE TEAMS
FANS SAY ROBINSON AND
 HERMANN MUST CO.,

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
U.M.C. UTTERS BUCLE CALL TO REMINGTON ARMS, SINGERS
 LAKES, AM. CHAIN & BILLIARD

The U. M. c. Basketball team is be- ing organized with the intentions of making 1t the strongest team in the Industrial League, which is to be formed. as soon as the other shop teams throughout the city show suffi- ctent enthusiasm to organize a cir cult. It will be remembered that the U. M. c. copped the banner last year and it is almost certainty that they will repeat. Practice will be held next Friday night and all members of the U. M. c. plant kindly get in touch with Manager Rowe for @ try-out
 It is hoped that the Remington Arms Singers, Lake Torpedo, Amer 1can Chain, Bullards will cooperate with the U. M. c. in forming this cir
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Before boarding a train for New Orleans at the Pennsylvania station on Sunday night Jack Dempsey gave vent to some of his pugilistic and ether musings. For one thing, he does not believe that he ever will get 8 fight with Jess Willard. Nor does he expect that anybody else will get a bout with the champion, for Dempsey is convinced that Willard has no intention of taking part in any more fights. Dempsey said that he expected Willard to announce before long that he had resigned from the title and left it open to competition. If that comes to pass Dempsey will land the honors. It is to be hoped that Willard does not present the championship to Dempsey or anybody else. for such proceeding would be both futile and foolish and convey no title.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
ELKS PLAN FOR ANNIVERSARY B
 A BIG FESTIVAL
Plan, for Swimming Pool, Dining Room and More
 Bowling Alleys.

December 1S, g years ago, Bridge port Lodge, No. 36, B. P. O. Blks, was organized in this city and this event is celebrated annually with pomp and ceremony by local antlers. The event will be celebrated this year on Thurs day evening, Dec. 12, this date being the regular meeting night of the lodge. Only a very small number of it's original 80 members are now liv- ing. Today there are more than l,lGO members.
 The beautiful EIks' Home on State street built more than 10 years ago has long since become too small for the steadily increasing membership and plans are already in the works to greatly enlarge this building by the addition of more bowling alleys, swim ming pool dining room and other fea- lures which will make the DUks' club one of the most beautiful and best equipped in the country.
 Thursday evening next 20 of the eity's leading business men will take their first degree, the beautiful in tttation ceremonies being conducted by the officers of New York Lodge, No. 1. A large delegation from New York will accompany the officers of that lodge. After the lodge work, a big four hours show with a splendid luncheon prepared by the club steward will be served. Among other talent on the long program of entertainers are the names of many old timers such as Loren Delbridge, Eddie Madigan, and Charles Jewett, the old Harvard trio. Matt and Joe Weller in oId-time songs. Matt Saunders number will be 'one solid hour of vaudeville with IA entertainers. Bill Steinke in "Twen- ty Minutes in Kits" Robert Willard DeDone, song specialist, late of the Htppodrome. Anthony Martino Of the Winter Garden show. There are two Hippodrome features which will be used as a finale. Arrangements are being made for the dinner New Years eve. There will be 50 tables for par ties of six.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
LIVE SPORT TIPS

Connie Mack predicts-thus start- ing the season early-that there's nothing to it," as between the Attn letics and the other teams next year, if only Uncle Sam will release the, clubs former players from the army and navy before springtime rolls around. Mack's roster for 1919 in cludes Pitchers Perry, Gregg, Moves, Naylor, ling Johnson, Siebold, Adams, Myers, Watson, Geary, Anderson and O'Keefe; Catchers Haley, Cady and Murphy; InfeIders George Burns, Shannon, Dugan, Gardner, Witt, Bates and Dykes; Outfielders Walker, Kopp, Bailey and Sharman. Mack is of the opinion that in the pitching depart ment the Athletics will compare fav- orably with the best teams in the American league.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
MIKE MADDEN WAS 'IRON MAN"
 OF OLD BARE KNUCKLE DAYS

Jos. Grimm, George Siddons, Jack Burke, Andy Bowen, Danny Needham and other modern ring warriors have proved themselves to belong to the "Iron man" class by taking part in long and desperate battles but for real durability under punishment we have to go back to the old bare knuckle days of the ring.
 One Of the most celebrated of the old-time iron men" was Mike Mad den. Although he never became champion, and his very name is almost forgotten, Mike deserves to be re- rnembered as the hero of two of the longest battles ever fought in the ring. It will be 70 years ago tomorrow since Mike figured in one of the most his toric, but not the longest, of these bloody conflicts of the raw 'uns. On December 12, 184S, at Woking, Eng land, he defeated Jack Grant in a battle of 40 rounds, lasting five hours and three-quarters. Although both men were terribly punished, and bare- ly able. to stand, they fought on un- til darkness forced them to stop. Mad den had the best of the argument and Grant was in a sorry plight when he was led away at the conclusion o1 hostilities. Grant had long rest and when he returned to the ring he was whipped by Tom Savers the Lit. tie Wonder" who afterward tough John c. Heenan for the worlds title
 About seven months after the Gran battle, Mike Madden fought his his toric battle with Bill Hayes, a prom inent fighter of that period, at Eden bridge. England. This contest wen 1S5 rounds and lasted six hours an three minutes. It was the longes bare knuckle battle ever fought, witt the exception of bare knuclkle con test staged at Melbourne in 1S55,whel Jim Kelly and Jonathan Smitl fought six hours and 15 minutes.
 Only one man in ring history eve fought two battles of longer duration Andy Bowen, the New Orleans mulat to boxer exceeded Mike Madden record in 1893 when he fought sevel hours and 19 minutes with Jacl Burke, and then, few weeks late defeated Jack Everhardt in five hour and 38 minutes. These were glov contests, however, and the participant did not take nearly as much punish ment as did the old iron men" wh fought with the raw 'uns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
MUNRoE-JEFFRIEs BATTLE

Sixteen years ago today Jack Nun roe defeated Jim Jeffries in four rounds at Butte, Mont. The cham pion offered a prize to any fighter who could stay four rounds with him, and Munroe turned the trick and was thus awarded a luke victory, Munroe es- caNed a knockout by hanging to Jeff ali tAe time. He wasn't much of a flRhte--, but at the clingIng game he was a human ivy vine, a sort Of an- fmated postage stamp. Jeff fell once during the exhibition and, as Munroe had put over a light punch the min ute before he claimed that he had scored a knockdown. ATunroe kept on boosting of his prowess until Jeff grew peevish and consented to fight him. The second meeting was pull ed off in San Francisco in 1904, and 1Hunroe was put away in the second chapter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

cult and that they will submit their application to Manager Rowe at the Bridgeport Boys club at Middle and Gold streets, city.
 Rowe, Eker, and McGran are all veterans and should furnish the back bone for a winning combination, while there is, no doubt, other stars as yet unheard from within the plant The game will probably he held at Dan Quilty's ball room and dancing will follow all of the games. An immedi- ate reply is requested from all per- sons from the above factories through out the city, who are interested in forming this circuit and that the schedule may be put into effect as soon as possible
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
MORE THAN 5000
 CASUALTIES IN
 UTILITIES RECORD

The annual report of the public utilities commission filed with Gov. Holcomb, records POI fatalities and 6,143 other casualties, distributed among 5,965 accidents connected with Connecticut public utility companies. Of the fatalities 1855 resulted from railroad accidents; 59 from street rail- way accidents, and seven from gas or electric plant accidents.
 The injuries were distributed as fol. lows: Express companies, 4; gas and electric companies, 75; railroads, 3,O2O: street railroads, 2,S61; telegraph and telephone companies, 12; water com panies, 1. There were PTS accidents in which there was no injury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Children and Music.

The value of good music in the home cannot be overestimated. Fortunate the child whose ear is accustomed from the cradle to beautiful sounds and mel Ody. And yet eve1 more fortunate the child who is accustomed to hearing the singing voices of those about him. Children love to hear songs, children's songs, big peoples songs and folk songs. They love to hear the songs of long ago when mother was a child, and the lullaby grandmother used to sing. The child loves especially bedtime song, sang at the crib before the final goodnight"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
BASSETT WITHDRAWS
 CLAIM FOR PARDON

Having served 39 years in state prison for murder Frank Bassett, con- victed of the murder of Suffering Jack" in this city 40 years ago, ap- piled to the Board of Pardons for re- lease, but before the application was acted upon withdrew. his request. He has made previous applications which were refused. Bassett with Lorena Alaxander was convicted of the mur- der of "Stuttering Jack" for the pur- pose of selling his body to the Yale Medical school. The offer was re- fused and the body was thrown into the Housatonic river. Bassett Is 63 years of age and was sentenced when he was little more than 23 years old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
CHAMPION SHOWS UP WE'LL.

Champion, the local pitcher who played with Binghamton of the Inter national league the latter part of last season, won four games and lost one, the official averages released today show. Heitman of Rochester was the leader of the league with IT wins and S losses.
 Warhop, the Yankee pitcher. played with Rochester in this league, and he also won four gaInes and lost one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Cologne, Saturday, Dec. French and American troops officially enter ed Aix-Le-Chapelle today and took over the occupation of that German city from the Belgians Allied flags were flown in the Frederick William place where the allied generals as- sembled to take the salute of the troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
BRIDGEPORT CITIES VS. FEDERAL SHEPPARD AT
 MEADOWS SUNDAY

Soccer fans of the city will be treated to one Of the fastest games of the season next Sunday at the Meadows when the team represent ing the Federal Shipyards of New Jersey will appear here against the Bridgeport Citys in the second round of the American Football Association Cup competition. More details will be announced later in the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Arctic Cold,

Boards do not freeze except where the moisture from the breath is con- Verted into snow; but the color glands are rendered somewhat torpid by the cold, and dark boards gradually become lighter, until after a while they seem entirely changed in color.
 Another curious fact about the cold of the Arctic regions is that when person stops walking or working in any way whereby the feet get eKer- else, the sole of the foot loses all sense of feeling.
 In all extremely cold lands, the moisture exhaled from the body con- denses into small, hard crystals which make quite bit of noise as one walks about.
 Absent Minded.
 q was uneasy while downtown" said the absent-minded man. q was sure I went out without an umbrella"
 "You did.''
 "But here I have one." i
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
TODAY IN PUGHLsTIC ANNALS

1909-Jack Britton knocked out Kid Farmer, to whom he had lost on a foul a week before, in the seventh round at Savannah.
 1911-Sam McVey, American ne- gro heavyweight, stopped Jack Les ter in the eighth round at Brisbane, Australia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
All Should Adopt This Motto.

The League to Enforce Peace has adopted a new motto, which is: "Win the Next War Now" The object of the league is to win the next war by so organizing the world that there will be no next war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
XMAS MAIL.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Amount of cotton gfnned to Ce-. 1 vas placed at 9,Bes, IA bales.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

All fuel oil and gas oil prdoriies were abolished by the Fuel Adm1nis- tration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Lew Tender, the Philadelphia

Lew Tender, the Philadelphia lightweight who ranks high among the contenders for the title now held by Benny Leonard, will meet Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn in Boston to- morrow. Matt Hinkle will referee the contest.
 Willie Ritchie, former lightweight champion, who acted as boxing in- structor for the soldiers stationed at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, has resigned his position and will return to his home in San Francisco. The erstwhile title holder declares that he will not enter the ring again,
 T am in the best condition of my career" he said, land I know more about boxing right now than ever did but I've lost the speed I had when was a youngster."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Matchmakers are awaiting the time when Mike ODowd, middleweight champion, will arrive home. There is plenty of work ahead for Mike, as there always is for a champion in any class. In Dowd's case it's different; since he will be welcomed home as one of the few real fighters who jumped into the big mill to do his bit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

In the boxing tournament arranged for Wednesday and Friday at Albert Hall, London, for the British Empire and American service the Canadian army overseas will be represented by the following: Heavy, Sergt. Rolph; middle, Sergt. Alexander; light. Sergt. Clark; 118-pound class, Sergts. Dill ford and Granger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Tom Jones, erstwhile manager of Jess Willard is in New York on legal busin ass. He is concerned in a suit, with Jack Curley, against Willard for violation of contract. Big Jess ran out" on them at the first opportunity two years after he beat Jack Johnson in Havana.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

After hotly denying the charge that Tom Cowler has 9 glass jaw the man. ager of the British heavyweight matched his man with Jack Dempsey Dempsey gets through with Carl Nor ris at New Orleans next Saturday. If there is brittleness in the formation of Cowler's jaw Dempsey can be de- pended on to find it.