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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
NOW IN REID CROSS WORK.

Miss Grace Sirine, 1908 Norman street, who has recently enrolled in the Red Cross nursing service, has been assigned to duty at Marke1ton Pa., and left the city this morning. Miss sifine has been treasurer of the Bridgeport Hospital Training School Alumnae and will be much missed by her associates. Several other nurses are waiting for their assignments to sesvsoa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
GAELIC EDITOR SUMMONED

New York, June 26-On represent ing that he had been criminal1y libel led in an editorial article in, an issue
 of the Gaelic American of October 20, 1917. Patrick J. McNulty, a mem Der of the Ancient Order of Hibern- ians. obtained from Magistrate Mo Quade in. Wast=sSi1e urt.xeHsrday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
 THE FOURTH OF JULY.

For the accommodation of holiday travel the New Haven railroad an- nounces an extra train for July to leave New York at 9:25 p. m.. Stam- ford 10:20. South Norwalk, 10:33, Bridgeport, 10:56, and arrive at New Haven, 11:25. This will accommo- date many who desire to spend the day in New York or other places and who wish to reach home during ths evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
DEI4ANo OUT OF BOARD,

Washington June 26 - Frederic A. DelaHs has offered President Will son hisr esigRatioH as member of ehs federal EeserEe board, to accept a commission in the army engineer corps to do railroad reconstruction and management work in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

a summons for the appearance of John Devoy, president of the publish ing company. The summons is re- turnable Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

To insure equitable distribution of the available sugar supply, G. A. za- briskie, of Minneapolis. was appoint led distributor under the ratton- plan lltoebe announced tomorroEs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

Alfred N0yea. the English poet, nov at Princeton, was awarded the medal 'cnnnaander of the British EmniRes giHeazhX .George.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26

Airpiane mail service in 6SEAa has begun. The first plane maA4 . trip of 300 miles het%sea Montrea4 cd Tor onfn. z, a44ss->Ssl'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-26
War Savings Day. the

Pembroke Lake to the Stratford line, and runs from the harborC on the south to Success Hill on the north.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
ROYAL HAWAIIAN COMEDY
PLAYERS AT THE LYRIC

Musical extravaganza. as that form
or theatrical entertainment Is pre-
sented in Hawaii will he a feature
of the new show at the Lyric today.
The ROYAL Hawaiians are artists
from the far-away island. and will
prove a revelation In Hawaiian acts.
Moks Kaiawa ia said to be the great
est Hula dancer on the American
stage. and he does not find II neces-
sary TO resort to anything objection
able in presenting his dance. but has
the grace and ease of an imperial
ballet dancer. He was featured for
seven years with The Bird Of Para
disc"
The two ladies with the act are
Hula dancers OF note. and Major
Kealakai has written numerous
treetises on tho art of playing the
steel guitar and ukuleie, now in grea,
demand throughout America. The
act has a bea utiful special setting OF
Hawa liam garden and a1l possess
beautiful voices. The act will prove
revelation In this sort OF enter
tainmentN to Richmond theater goers
Other features OF the bill include
The Gorga les Trio, sensational sharp
shooters. Britt Wood. the eccentric
character comedian and humorist
PATRICIA and Myer, The Girl and the
Dancing Fool" and the famous Han.
lon Brothers, acrobats and equiii'
brists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
SPIDERS BATTLE
ROANOKE TODAY
Richmond College Meets Rival OF
Long standing on Stadium Field
At West hampton.

The Richmond college baseball
team Will clash with the nine from
Roanoke college this afternoon on
Stadium feId ~ Westham pten at =
O'Clock
These two teams are rivals % long
standing. although they have not met
each other for several years until thls
season. The Salenites gave the Spi-
ders hard tussie in game ON the
Richmond college trip up the state
last week when the Richmond eoi!sEe
boys were victorious. 10 2
Coach Pitt is much pleased over the
showing made by his charges last
week and feels very optimistic as to
the outcome of the game this after
noon The men seem to be just com
ing into form with the club work and
knocked the horsehide into all cor
ners of the Stadium field yesterday
afternoon In the practice game with
the second team.
Graft the veteran of three years
standing who has been the chief ter
ror on the Roanoke college team. Will
do the twirling for the Salem aggre-
CATION this afternoon He gave the
Spiders all they wanted in Salem and
WITH fair day should be tuned UP 10
his usual pitch today,
knight VIII prohabiy go on the
mound for the locals. as Skaggs was
used against the opponents at Salem
last week. This game should prove
one of the most interesting on the
local diamond this season.
The teams witt line up as follows:
Roanoke college~-Craft, p; Fay. G.:
Tatun. III. Hyte, 2b: Rudd, Sc; Muse,
sb: stickley, IF; willard, CT; Chap
man. II.
Richmond college Knight, p.
Kuyk, @; Oliver. III. Pitt, 2b. wester-
man. So; Northern. sb; Ryland. II;
Miller, CT; THOMPSON, IF.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

In the Civil war, according to DR..
W w Keen, there were 7s,4s2 cases
of typhoid fever and 39,3Ss deaths
.therefrom.
In the war with Spain, in which only
107.973 of our men were engaged in
the army, there were 20,7ss cases and
1850 deaths.
In our army In the present war the
record Of September al. 1911 TO jan
uary IS, 1918 covers period longer by
one month than the war with Spain.
There was daily average during
these months OF 1895 men in the
cautonments and camps
There have been among these men
lie cases of typhoid and paratyphoid.
After the anu-typhoid incubation
was completed, In the SIX weeks from
Decem Der IA to January 25, 1917, there
were only seven cases.
II il had been 1s9S and the same con-
ditions had prevailed, according to this
nestor of Philadelphia medicine, there
would have been t14,5o6 cases instead
of ia.
Sage and sane experimentation with
animals made possible this vast re-
duction in the sum total of human
suffering -Philadelphia Public-Ledger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

Petersburg, Va. April S.---The Vir-
ginia league met tonight at the Hotel
Petersburg. Seven clubs we're repre-
scented.
Cities sending representatives were
Lynchburg, Newport News, Peters
burg, Richmond. Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
After night OF much clubbing
and debating the meeting adjourned
at 1880 o'clock.
Debate over City to Be Dropped.
A wide debate was taken UP by
all the members present over the club
to be dropped. The attack conferred
upon Portsmouth. but the seaport
city objected to being dropped. The
entire night was taken up with this
discussion and the members did not
come to any common understanding
With seven clubs applying for rep
resentation and six clubs to be in the
league a great fight is being made.
Meet Again Next Week.
The mem bers voted to meet again
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
A standard OH .Republic,"

Following the trial of the plan In
Colorado, the employees OF the Stand
ard on company, of Nav Jersey. have
been invited TO elect committees which
will represent them in meeting with
the directors in adjustment of griev-
anceS,
Thus the employees will be brought
into direct contact with the directors
and "a republican form of govern
ment.', like that established in Colo
RADIO, will be set up. The scheme as
tried but in the West was devised by
william Mackenzie King, formerly
minister of labor In Canada. 1t q
expected to provide for settlement OF
labor disputes without resorting to
strikes New York Heraid,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
KILONIS NOT To
WRESTLE SMITH
Greek Wires He IL Unable TO Meet
Fast Local Grappler at Big Go
Saturday Night

The second triple card offered
wrestling devotees will be featured by
the appearance of Yussif Hussane, the
Turk bone Crusher, and Paul Mar
tinsen in the main event, Zeke Smith,
local middleweight, will also make his
debut against Fritz Hansen. Saturday
night, April 49, is the time and the
ACADEMY of Music the place.
John ESilonis. the Greek, was sche-
duled to grapple Smith, but Kiionis
telegraphed the promoters he would
be unable to come here on the date
selected, and Hansen was secured in
his stead. Hansen was a legitimate
headliner when Smith was taking part
in preliminaries in Richmond three
years ago. and still ranks as one of
the best men in his weight. Three
years ago Smith was a lightweight.
but now he balances the scales at
1850 pounds, On the road smith made
q fine showing and his appearance
Saturday night is OF considerable in
terest TO home folks" II Smith can
defeat Hansen he will be matched
against Anton Stecher, Jooe Stecher' s
brother.
Smith is working out at the Second
police station gymnasium with Archie
Holt and Billy wolsieffer. The local
boy has longed for a chance 10 show
his skill, and when he comes TO grips
with his older opponent he will be in
fine condition.
Hussane and Martinseu arc crack
wrestlsrs and apparently evenly
matched. Hussa1e has never been
seen on a mat in Richmond. Martin
sen has wrestled in this city four
times and is fast. clean hard worker.
These big fellows will 60 for each
other at the crack of the bell. for
The UinueF ia to meet Joe Stecher
here on April %. Meeting the Ne
braska scissors wonder means sharing
the proceeds OF a packed house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Cards Sign Many School Men.

It's a dull day when the St Louis
Cardinals do not take on some college
or prep school athlete. Among the
latest signed for trial is Ted Meme,
a St. Louis high school athlete. who
already has had minor league expert
ence. as he was with sherman In the
western association last season, He
is twenty years OF age ana weighs ! SO
pounds, He Is pitcher and out
fielder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
By JAMES j. CoRfsFyTT.

copyright 1918, by KING Features
Syndicate Inc)
Jack Dempsey. in the mind OF
every real lover or fair play. is Just
as much entitled TO n match with
less Willard as is Fred Fulton. The
amazing record which the Western
heavyweight has complied during the
past two years seems 10 justify the
claim Of his supporters that he Is
as good as Fulton, IL not better.
But Fulton has ignored Dempsey s
challenges,
There are some~-the Fulton parti-
sans mostls--who assert that Dsmp-
sey Is overTated that he would not
have a chance with Fulton. But the
hest way 10 prove this would have
been TO ma Itch the Trishmsn with
Fulton and let them settle the CUES
ton In a twenty four~foot ring The
pusilistic horizon has heen cleared of
all real contenders except two--Ful-
ton and Dempsey. Il is a shame that
the two men have never been brought
together so as to settle for all time
the question as To which is the better
and which is more entitled to take
a crack at the champion.
There is not much doubt that a
Tulton-WilIard match will draw a
tremendous crowd. no matter where IL
ts staged. Just the same. / feel. as
do the bulk OF pugilistic fans, that
she attrectiveness OF titular bout
would be enhanced II 1t could be
between willard and the winner of
yhe Fulton Dempsey match.
Dempsey Newcomer.
Dempsey fs something of a new
conner in the pugiIistic game--hut
what an anna zing record he has com
piled during less than three years of
ring activity In that short sweep of
time he has engaged~ In forty one
contests. twenty-five resulted In
Knockout victories, eight others were
won on decisions and one on fouls.
He fought four draws and one no
decision bout. He lost one contest on
decision to Jack Downey and the
other resulted in knockout defeat
for him at the hands of Jim Flynn.
But a trife more than year later
he retaliated by knocking out Flynn
I'm the irst round.
The most startling fact concerning
Dempsey's record is that he has
achieved twelve of his Knockout vio-
tories in less than one full roSnd of
hghting. That. In itself, is some
thing that should make every fight
fan In the country sit UP and take
considerable notice. i doubt IL there
- Ph&lkIStlC EeCOTQS IhAL
compares with this showing that the
Western heavyweight has made. The
twenty dive foes that he has knocked
out have lasted on an average of less
than four rounds---another xccona-
plishmenk almost without parallel In
fghting history.
He Met Them All.
OF course. Dempsey has achieved
most Of his trtumphs over second and
third rAters. But the point Ia that he
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

when Kenneth williams learned tina
the ST. Louis Browns had decided they
could get along in their outfeld with
out him and that he probably would be
allowed to remain on the coast, he
quickly came across, sending word by
wire to Business Manager Bob Quinn
that he had signed his contract and
mailed II. The Browns have three
left handed hitting outie1ders In viii
liams. Smith and Tobin and II is not
likely all three will be carried
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
American Legion's Work shown II
Him at Isis

Few people know that in the IA
nous American legion of the Cana
dian army every man carried an
American flag over his heart When
an American. eager 10 enter the big
fight for liberty, went up TO Canada
to enlist he was frst sworn in as a
Canadian soldier and then his com
handing officer presented him with a
small American flag. which was pin
ned inside his tunic.
I'm carry this TO Berlin or bust,
was what many man said
This in fact became the slogan Of
the Ninety seventh battalion. around
which is written the plot OF For the
Freedom OF the World" Ira NJ Low
RVS motion picture spectacle being
shown at the Isis theater all this week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Saw Safer L. Caruouflaging.

vic Saier's announcement of his dis
covery that his ankle Is too weak for
him to think OF playing first base for
Pittsburg In hooted at by Pittsburg
scribes as a rare bit of camoufiage.
They asked the pertinent question: il
Safer was in such fine shape when he
thought he could continue with the
Cubs. what happened to his ankle at
ter he was awarded to the Pirates TO
make 1t so lame again Mr.. Safer
may be forced to explain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
B@S~%%W
War Pictures Make Hit AT, Academy

War Pictures Make Hit al, Academy
The official war pictures. prepared
by the committee of public informa-
ton for the United States government
were shown for the first time at the
Academy last night They made a
profound impression on an audience
prepared to witness an exhibition out
~ the ordinary.
An additional feature was ar ad-
dress by Sergeant J.. shannon Car
mack. or the Canadian forces. for
merry newspaper man OF. Brooklyn
" X. who has been invaded home
after three years service in France.
He gave his personal impressions OF
the war and its purposes being warm
Is applauded
The pictures viii be shown again
this afternoon and tonight. Every
one who can do so should by all means
take the opportunity TO see them They
Will materially help the campaign for
liberty bonds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
I9poRgL E E::!
~ <s9 s&n@ \~

= hate 60 see each Saturday come"
aid Lazy Unkus rathe,
TOR II only means tho time when
Il have to take q bath"
The BRttis Axe teams reputation
n @xfsnAing beyond the city limits
aSaln. Before, when Joe Boehling
Taut up 70 the Washington team
tr0sn tho ssmi-pro nine, Battle Axe
rus heard around the country, Every
time Joe's name was mentioned with
biz pitching record tho name ''Battis
Axos was sung.
USsn at this time at bat the mama
sBattis Axe" has reached the con-
nnss Of Petsrxburg. That city wants
q game between DR.. Parksr's fast
team and I'd K1spfer's nina from,
Camp Lse.
Kiepfsr has a. great team, too, II
IL composed Of professional players,
and even today could give hard bat
~ aoAinnt many professional leagus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

teams. And kispfer is stifi cracker
jack pitcher
Ths wrestisrs viii have another act
At the Academy of Music Saturday
night Tho Promoters have booked
two bouts--one between Martinsen
and HussaHs, aad another between
Hansen and xsks 6sntth, The latter
h local youth who has gained GER
tain prominence through his wrestling
ability.
Smith In not match In siss for
the sturdter Greek, who viii meet
him on the mat, but the Richmond
boy has two great Qualitiss--nervs
and confidence.
Tho Battle Axe team will engage In
q practice game with the Aero nine
this afternoon SD5oulevard park. The
ssmi-pros are preparing for thu wash
ington team. who viii play tha lpeAls
- TkursdAy A@seFneey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

! has met every man who cared to try
conclusions with him. He has backed
away from none. The topnotchers for
a long time refused to meet him. They
claimed he was not in their class And
SO Dempsey had to pick" on ordinary
battlers, He sent one after another
into puEilistic oblivion, His record
analIy impressed promoters to a point
WHARF they were keen to match him
vita lighters who were in the fore
most ranks. And Dempsey's success
against the stars was just as spec
tacular as when pitted against dubs.
what more can one demand OF a
/ hghter with championship aspirations
than Dempsey has accomplished DUR
ing the past two years.
The Western heavyweight appeared
in New York two or three years ago
Just about the time when he was be
ginning his career. He performed In
mediocre fashion. That has made
some who remember him only through
/ that bout think he is stiil a Joke bat
tier, They forget that a fighter can
| improve wonderfully In twsnty-foar
months
Jeffries Rose Fast.
Jim Jerrtes was my SpRrrin. part
ner in 1891 Then he was a novice--a
beginner in astiana- Two years later
] he was heavyweight champion of the
/ ..nuts yn.E rnLmna- x.-sn . 49, 49,
49,. 80, 80, ~. hasora ~
...s. 81 .1.;. ra.s w ,,;arS ~. ~ an
y, 49, "a" go, a~sin,.,onS svsr sasr in
r,ar IN 1ata IN taIb he haa hecop, .
/ the King Of nueilism n those fetlows
| could irrnrova 40 wonderfully in so
| short snaoe ~ time. why isn't i,
posxih,e far pempssv to have accom-
I plish%d the same thing?
Letters have come to me from men
who have seen Dempsey In action and
"a hose Judgment Of rinsnlen is exceed
/ ingly good. Each Is enthusiastic about
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
BRAVES FINALLY
WIN FROM YANKs

Spartanburg, s. G.. April sThe
Boston Braves scored their first vie
tory over the New York Americana
today in tho eleven game series bsins
played between the clubs. The game
was called in the eighth inning with
one man out. which gave Stallings
men credit for a shut-out victory
Score by inningsi H, II. II
New York ...i 200 coo o6---0 3 !
Boston ,,,,.,.,.1 100 600 01---a $ I
Batteries Mogridga, Love, Thor.
mahlsn and Rusi; Nehf. Canavan and
Wilson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
HERzoG STILL RAvISG.
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

New York. March S.--Charley HerzoE.
the former Giant captain who refuses
TO sign with the Boston Braves. ar
rived int New York today, but did not
meet President Hampstead. of the New
York baseball club. Hampstead stated
tonight that he had not talked with
the holdout or made any engagement
with him. He also stated that he
would not meet HerEog and will have
no more dealings with him unless he
reports to Manager McGraw when the
season opens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Special Meeting
of Auto Club

President r, b. Airport. of the Rich
mond Automobile club, has called a
special meeting OF that body to meet
with the chamber OF commerce and
other civic bodies in the chamber OF
commerce tomorrow night at $50
o'clock.
Good roads and other matters OF
special moment to motorists win be
considered.
All the members of the automobile
club are urged to be present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

The Giants. though champions Of
their league. are going 20 forsake the
purple Their 1918 uniforms instead
of having purple stripes, cap peaks.
etc, will be trimmed with black. If
John McGraw had adopted this color
scheme several years ago Artie Shafer
might never have deserted the team,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
VIRGINIA LEAGUE MEN
DEBATE AND ADJOURN
Seven Clubs Represented Meeting Petersburg But Are
Unable to Come to Definite UNDERSTANDING Question
Over What Team to Be Dropped Although Attack Was
Aimed at Observation-Disclosures Was Represented.

next week This third meeting viii
probably be I'm Norfolk the FIRST of
the week
At this meeting an attempt will be
made to come TO an understanding
and decide definitely upon. the date
for the opening of the season. a
schedule committee will be appointed.
Richmond's Representative.
Richmond wsS represented at the
Petersburg meeting by Messrs. Duia
and Smith, OF the Richmond ExhibI-
ton club. They were not admittsd
to the meeting last night, and SO they
were unable to offer their franchise.
They stated last night that they
are willing to enter the league, but
Richmond uust be given Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, and holiday
dates,
VIII Have Club.
Richmond is certain TO have club
in the reorganized Virginia league
circuit This information was gained
last night over long distance with
W. p. Bradley. the president. who
was in Petersburg.
Mr.. Bradley said that tive members
will certainly get together next week
at Norfolk,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Rarrn,x Sounds Trade

Manager Ed Barrow sounded Presi-
dent Frank NavIn on a proposition
to trade for Oscar Witt. of the IT.
gers. but Navin would not hear of 1t.
Thereupon Barrow announced that he
would start Stuffy McInnis at third
base for the Red Sox.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Mnl1 Lohnson pitohes opcner.

The important announcement comes
from Washington that Walter john
son will pitch the opening game for
the Grffmen. Well, did anybody have
any doubts about the American league
season starting as usual?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
Dick TAtnk. Hem stay.

Pitcher Diok Rudolph, told by the
management of the Boston Braves
that he could make deal for his
transfer IL he liked. is said to be a
greatly surprised young man, Ne club
he put feelers to showed any great In
tsrest, much to his disappointment
~ result he probably will accept
terms with the Braves and ordered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09
McGnirf.a PLAYS Nfrns TODAY

NcGuire's University school nine
will meet the Medical college of Nir'
ginias baseballers on the Byrd park
diamond this afternoon at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09


& foul u draw decision, l. lost,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-09

teams. And klspfer is stffi cracker
| jack pitcher.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

caused much genuine regret among
hts great number " friends IN Tulsa.
u s Hagcr. associated with +. L.
MHRcc. has given up his ambitions
to h" a soldier and is back from the
officers training camp at Camp
Taylor Ky;
George u. BLACK, who has been
out In western Oklahoma hunting
prairie chickens and visiting his
father, who Is pnst 90 years Of age,
Is back In Tulsa.
g W. Lord or the Lucy Mnnufac-
turing corporation returned 10 Tulsa
yesterday from pittsburgh, IA
whore hc has been looking after bus
Incss interests. lie was accompanied
by his wife and family, who VIII
make this city their home In the
future. His office will be POS Cos
den building