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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

form his offerings are slammed all over the lot.
 Frank Baker is the same old J. Franklin. He is batting like a streak and has been big help to the Yan- kees so far.
 stalIngs is drawing more salary than any other National League man. ager except John McGraw The latter has a whirlwind of a club, and as for the former, well, the least said, the better.
 The anvil chorus that got busy when William F. Baker sold Alexander and | Killifer to the Cubs has subsided. Besides this the Phillies are playing good ball without these two erst- while world-beaters.
 Paul Cobb, brother of Ty the Great, who has had several minor league engagements but never showed good ! enough for the big show, has Joined the Marines. He has been making his home in Cleveland the past win iter.
 Milwaukee has transferred Catcher William Gray in Minneapolis and re- leased Third Basernan Pete Brausen and Outfelder Reinhardt to Provi- dence of the Eastern League. Umpire Hank O'Day, who admits to being past 50 years of age, is peeved because the government has turned him down for war duty. He applied for any sort of work in which he could be of help, but was told there was nothing, absolutely nothing, for man of his age. Hank says he's as good as most men of 25 and can't see why he should be denied chance to help get the Kaiser.
 The two southpaw pitchers who fig ured in the big deal between Yankees and Browns last winter seem lost to the trading clubs. Eddie Plank has chosen to spend his last baseball days pitching for a steel plant team and Nick Cullop never has been heard Ifrom since the deal was made, though ibuOl1ICSS hdl1cIS5Ci NoAAAAA Browns made every effort to locate him. The cratic Cullop may be III the Army for all any one knows.
 The Reds still hold the record for making fewest runs on their hits. For instance, on April 2S they got 12 safe blows, yet could put but two runs lover the plate.
 Bill McKenty, a rookie southpaw \ with the PhiHies, has joined the naval reserves, along with Bert Yeabsley lex Bridgeport ;backstop.
 1 All the ticket sellers at Ebbets Field tthis year are women, even at the Ibleacher windows, and President ED
 bets has asked his fans to have thelr lmaners with. them when they apply flor pasteboards. Boys under the ldraft age are acting as ushers ana players in Class Two are doang the
 ball playing.
 Manager Ferd Mitchell of the Cubs
 says that if he can have his way ne
 will lay off all players who are SUD- feet to draft. His latest recruit, BOW man a. youngster from the Un1VerslpS , of vermont, is under age. Bowman is an infelder and said to be conner He may get trial at first base.
 If Grover Alexander had stuck U
 the farm this year he would not nave been called in the draft. It seems ! there were a number of farmer boys ] ahead of him, but they were passed
 because of the need of farm lano1
 and Alex's draft board made up Its lnuota. of men not engaged in agrlcul-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
TODAY IN PUGmIsIIC ANNALS

1911-Joe Rivers defeated Johnny Kilbane in 20 rounds at Vernon, Cal. 1912-Bob Moha outpointed Charley Hitte in 10 rounds at Albany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
FRED LEE NOW MANAGER
 OF LIGHTWEIGHT MUNROE

Fred Kid Lee of this city, who is looking out for the interests of Al Thomas in this state, has taken Phil Munroe, the local lightweight, under his wing and expects to show Munroe before the public again. About three years ago Munroe was one O the leading lightweight contenders for the state championship. He has been out of the game for some time but is now back in training at the Lincoln A. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Did you ever notice how men who complain about dull trade are not good advertisers?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
HuTTah for Boxing!

held Even n Jules Verne m @ that day boxing bouts wdn the nde and 20 OOO others looking nr % n boed be M Reci ] ne ne m 5d interest h Gf re re ouRty h % were S m ] aRong them Harry Pierce who knocking him down pointing each Joe Yelling hada little the better lively points Blute a leading lightweight, referee. 'D'N >'D"
 Cold Suppers, Etc. M sa s shs ea fs and sf in @ h % of w tt @ @ f to @ move b @ games ba oact @ to @ ns whG afn n t @ @ 1e s n bali % ] h an 5 h9 @ the fan flock hs e o back the old things though White guessing" 9n sa nG T n had o hS mud o % ball. m his sseason?
 aG haEan 5 the m @ m w4 m is & 9o Dnf % the for Brewers this other the the Ron % @ c CG u nss @ m ss0un and local Neweld Krich to Try CasserIy ho1 fs Re 's T @ @ s ts s m h and is a s: Y: s.s ; Al A:s:S S.; who was king of the mdde"elsht elss. year ago. The Easiest Way
  i
 
 
 to
  goes lim !. Mack a Patriot
  and e sost % last % when ha n m n % Ue would 0 snD P @ right keep present in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

American League. Detroit 3, Chicago 2. St. Louis 3, Cleveland 0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
A||-Stars Bunch Hits And
 Win Over Indiana Team
How They Look
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League.

Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh 1 (first). Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati (2nd). Chicago 3, St. Louis 0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
OTHER BASEBALL RESULTS.

At Camp Meade-Athletics 8, Camp Meade 1.
 At Boston-Boston Navy Yard 5, Camp Devens 1.
 At Baltimore-Baltimor ', Wash ington 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

SWEET PEAS, VTOLETS. TULIPS, DAFFODHS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
American League.

GAMES TO-DAY,
 National League. New York in Boston. Philadelphia in Brooklyn. Cincinnati in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Louisville ', Columbus 4. Kansas City 3, St. Paul 1. Indianapolis 4, Toledo 3. Milwaukee 13, Minneapolis 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
American League,

American League. Boston in New York. Washington in Philadelphia. Cleveland in Chicago. St. Louis in Detroit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION. Chattanooga 3, Little Rock 2.
 Nashville 4, Memphis 2.
 New Orleans $, Birmingham 4. At Mobile the game was forfeited to Atlanta, g to 0, when score was 2 to in Atlanta's favor in 18th inning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
Mack a Patriot
Willard's Only Tune

Jess, Jess, the fighter gay,
 Sigs all night and half the day; But the only tune that he can steer Is: "Oh, boy, where do we go from here ?'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

SWEET PEAS, VTOLETS, TULIPS,
 DAFFODUS,
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES. E
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

StalIngs is drawing more salary than any other National League man. ager except John McGraw. The latter has a whirlwind of club, and as for the former, well, the least said, the better.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

The anvil chorus that got busy when William F. Baker sold Alexander and Killifer to the Cubs has subsided. Besides this the Phillies are playing good ball without these two erst- while world-beaters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Frank Baker is the same old J. Franklin. He is batting like a streak and has been big help to the Yan- kees so far.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Paul Cobb, brother of Ty the Great who has had several minor league engagements but never showed good enough for the big show, has Joined
 the Marines. He has been making his home in Cleveland the past win ter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
Here and There

There isn't much fun for Rube Marquard in being in the box these days. Every time he gets up to per- form his offerings are slammed all over the lot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

If Grover Alexander had stuck to
 the farm this year he would not nave been called in the draft. IL seelnS
 there were number of farmer poys ahead of him, but they were passed
 because of the need of farm lanor and Alex's draft board made up us
 quota of men not engaged in agr1cul- tural work,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Milwaukee has transferred Catcher William Gray in Minneapolis and re- leased Third BaseInan Pete Brausen and Outfelder Reinhardt to Provi- dence of the Eastern League.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
PAYS TRIBUTE TO vii SON
Commencement Orntor Dcclnrc, Hi,p
Spiritual and Political leader
Of Mankind.

STANTON. VA. tune 4.-Tha -.
dress OF the seventy fourth commences
rent OF Stuart Hill! was Delivered Mon
day by Albert Kelsey. OF Philadcl-
;.hia. formerly president or the Archi
tcctura! League Of America. Mr.. Ecl-
scy dv~elt upon the need OF vision and
ambition. in life. closing with t.i-
bate 10 the lofty aims OF the P-cei
cent OF tn1 United state: as Well rs 10
he retiring principal Of Stuart Hall
''and since my theme is ideals" he
SAL. lit is most appropriate that |
.hcu;d c!osc with An aliusiom to the
r.elt-at !dca!i.; OF the aSc-the man
he VA. born here in Siaun.on--.
Woodrow Wilson. y man who by req
son cf the high mora! prestige he
enjoys abroad; Il man who py reason
CT the stron& constructive leatiersii,
lie exercises at home; a man WHO by
~eason of the Intensely humaG doc
trin.s he Gissemina:es both !; homo
ard abroad: is, by International cor
sent. the spiritual and roIit:cal irahr-
O: mankind to-day.
II do rot know whether Miss Howard
belong; TO that great and glorious
category CT r;oral leaders. beginning
with Socrates an9 ending with Wood
row Wilson. bat I Go know that she
has done more for the girls under her
than either Socrates or the Pres dent
himself"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RULES
ON LOAN SHARK LAW
building and Farm AssorIntionn Not
Required TO Tnke License Under
New Act.

In reply 10 an inquiry from Chief
Bank Examiner 9. c. Barksdalc. At
torney-General Saunders has expressed
tho opinion that the so-callci loan
shark law does not affect building nd
loan associations 50 long az they do
not seek TO reap tho benefits Of that
Law. and operate only under the Ia VS.
regulating such concerns; but that
when they do seek the benefits OF the
loan shark law they mus, take out the
required license FOR doins business un-
der that Law.
MIR. Saunders Is also Of opinion that
tho act prohibits the collection OF in
tcrcst and charges made in excess Of
that allowed By the act, regardless OF
The fact the contracts or charges may
have hc"n prior to the tim. the loan
shark law went into operation.
Attorneys fec. said Mr.. Saunders in
answer to third question. provided for
in tho note for collection In tho event
OF nonpayinent at maturity is collect
ihle in event suit mus, be brought TO
collect IL; Also. expenses for a fore
closure in chattrl mortgage could be
provided for and would hc col!ectible
in event 90 sale.
Mr.. Saunders thinks that private
banks. il seeking the dement's Of The
act, would have TO conform TO the law
by taking out the license required for
doing that sort OF business. In the
enumeration the word banks" appears
unqualified by any words like private
Notary's fees arc Judged TO be collect
ible provided tho fees go TO the notary.
and are the result OF separate and dis
tinct contracts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
SUBMARINES RESPONSIBLE.
FOR LOSS OF CYCLoPSS
'aVai Officers Believe Collier Was
Delivered Into Their Hands
by Traitor.
SHIP is NOW HIDDEN AWAY.
itaidcrs Have Been in Western At
!antic Waters for Months, and 1t
) believed This Means They Have
Base In This hemisphere.
tBy Associated Prcssl


WASHINGTON. June did the Ger
i'ln shipping off the Jersey coas, de-
r;7oy the missing collier Cyclops. or
ga they capture her at sea. put aboard
prize crew and send her TO Germany?
out Of the mysterious d!sapnear,ncc
CT the American collier. now missin =
iA-ce months exactly TO cay. this
Gac:;.on has been raised by the pass
inG remark of one OF the submarine
steamer Texel. that the U-3oats had
been on the American side .: the Ak
!antic fer two months.
1t Is possible. though not probable,
naval experts say. that the collier Win
her great cargo OF manganese. might
have been sunk without trace after
she left Barbados. whece che had put
In for coal.
II is more likely. however. they say,
that tho Cyclops. sailing homeward
some time after March 4. when she
cleared from Barbados. vas met at
Night by submarines, possibly By pre-
arrange Ment. at a time when only N
oihcer on the bridge and a small watcn
on deck were 10 he recKoned with. II
'ac Germans met the ship by arrange
'nent II would have been very easy TO
send an armed crew below to quar-
ters where most OF ner men we're
asleep. and take possession OF the sh D.
"hether she then could have been
sk!!ltully navigatcd through the allied
blockade TO Germany or hidden in som e
out-of-the-~ay port only adds 10 the
mystery
The statement OF the U-boat COM
mander that he has been in America
waters FOR two months adds TO m,
theory of those who have maintained
That there Is submarine base on this
side. The submarines could not other
wise hope 70 remain away from home
ports for SO long az a tine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
Red Cross Caring
ForF1ench Refugees
Population of Entire Village
Pouring Into Paris From
Hun-Submerscd area.
(Dy Associated Press !,

PARIS. June i.-Kcfugecs from the
Aisne and Marine districts continue to
pour into Paris. The arrivals Monday
included the entire population Of the
village of Limiy- -Ourcq which had
spent three days packed into A boat
with hastily gathered possessions.
All the refugees were dcso.atc and
hungry. Thousands were met by Red
Cross trucks loaded with food AS
soon as the sufferers had been fed thew
were taken to temporary shelter at ST.
Sulpice. The Red Cross also has estab-
lishcd roadside cantccns where ,roops
on the way to the front can be re
freShcd and refugees can be fed
most varied array OF TRANSPORT
able property is being carried by the
refugees. There are alarm clocks. UNI
bre!las. mattresses, family relies, live
rabbits and goats, cases OF CHAMPAGNE,
kegs OF sugar, crates Of chickens. fold
ing beds and fur coats.
Those who made the trip in canal
barges were within range Of German
artillery tire for hours. bat the casual
ties We're limited TO two babies who
fell overheard and were drowned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
STATISTICS SHOW REASON
FOR SAVING OF BABIES
Death Rate OF a".OoO shown or Those
In First Year of
Life.

WASHINGTOE. June Proper food
and right methods OF feeding VIII have
an importan; part in the campaign to
save the lives OF 100. 900 babies in the
children's year. begun April 8 by the
childrcn's bureau OF the United States
Department Of Labor in Washington.
The seriousness OF dap1ivinE baby
Of its natural foot is shown very
tragically in the fact that in 1915 in
the registration area of the United
states $4,000 babies died in the first
year OF life from diseases OF the stom-
ach and intcstincs." writes Mrs Max
West. of the Childrcns Bureau. This
vast army of babics-cuough to make
up the entire population OF a respec-
tabiy large city-dicd chiefly. without
doubt. from bad food. meaning partly
dirty milk and entirely unsuitable
table foods. but also and probably
largely from the substitution at TOO
early an age OF other food for breast
milk. 1t is plain. therefore. that a
great many Of these babies died need
Iessly. l.eacsc many mothers could
nave nurscd their babies il they had
had the right Kind OF care and advice
ana many could have nurscd the babies
longer II they had understood the
necessity"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05

identity certificate and the two letters
The two letters ! Will return TO you
now. the certificate shall be forwarded
on TO Nancy. addressed to YOU. OF
course. You Will admit. Captain -.
that we have not been slow In inter
ruptinS your little holiday i'm Ger.
many. II 1t had been "A Legitimate boii
day. we should not have done so we
knew you had false papers. Did we
feel inclined. 1--WE could handcun YOU
ana cause you serious Inconvenience
and distress. We do not however
wish TO be harsh with you-particulnr.
~ as you are Il personal friend of Gem
eTal folthcim. and nothing is known
that you ever obtained any information
OF importance in this country We
gather that your brilliant operations
have been eNertcd in other fields Re
pleased to remember that tho espionage
system OF Germany, unlike iho, az
France is almost perfect Try else
where in future. You Will now kindly
lock Your trunk. put on your hat and
coat ana come with US to the railway
station with the aid OF a motor cat
we snail Just catch your train You
WILL Know, be pleas. to return 10
your beloved France instead Of re-
cc'Tins a lengthy lodging in a Ger
tnan fortress"
Inc French captain naturally saw
inc game was MP, shrugged his
49, A'N''S D anu tncN pOi!teIS the two
exchanged cards. an act. on the can
tain part. however. which induced
the commissioner TO smile broadly.
GU are again somewhat careless.
captain for this card does not bear
the name Of VI. Brisson. But come
along. we have not a moment TO lose
You must catch your train. even II /
have 10 stop 1t by telephone"
IN less than ten minutes the captain
found himself stepping into tirst-
class carriage bound for the frontier.
Just then the commissioner pulled MIN
gently by the sleeve. You will re-
member your promise" nc said. given
on the honor of French Officer. You
Will no, aliGht from the train except
TO change. until you reach your des-
t!nation."
Il have given you my promise. 1t
shall not be broken" replied Cap
ia in
The French have much to learn in
espionage work. remarked the com =
missioner 10 his TWO subordinatos. as
the train dew out Of the station ~
pretty woman wi!! turn any French
officers brain"
oTo Be Continued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
GARNETT AND FORWARD
CONFER IN WASHINGTON
Meet Other Corporation Commi.s lon tn
TO Discuss Problems Growing
Out of the War.

Chairman c. 3. Garnett. Of the State
Corporation Commission. is in Wash
ington City, attending a meeting of the
war committee of the National Asso-
citation OF Corporation Commissioners.
which will meet this morning. as we'll
as having met last night The purpose
OF this conference is to discuss gcncr-
ally the transportation situation.
Commissioner Alexander Forward
will be in Washington to-day at the
conference of corporation commission
ers who will urge tho government 10
take over the short lines as we'll as the
Yong ones. 1t is commended by many
people that the action as it now rests
IS little short of Discrimination. which
is seriously injuring the short lines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
BUY LIVE STOCK READILY
People Of PnIcstinc Evidence Their
Feeling of Security Under
New Regime.
tRv Assoclated rressl

l3Sr <fSsp'4 Id tea lresS.
LONDON. June 4-.The Turks made
clean sweep Of all draught anima Is
in Palestine and when the British au.
thor!ties on May IA. held sale o.
mules there was keen bidding. saws
the Reuter- correspondent with the
forces ii Palestine. The animals sold
had been captured from the Turks and
were not suitable for army work
The fact that the inhabitants were
willing and eager TO invest their say.
inss IN live stock" the correspondent,
adds. lis most satisfactory evidence OF
their security in the new order. while
the high prices ruling at the sale
bore witness 10 the suspected amour,
OF latent wealth in the country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
A BEAUTY
SKIN BLEACH
Black and White Ointment Re-
moves Freckles, Tan, Wrin.
kles. Heals Risings,
Bumps and Blem.
ichne
Bienches Dark or SniIow Skin. Making
IL Soft, Fair. Bright. BY Mail. &c.

Bienches Dark or SnlIow Skin, Making
II Soft. Fair. Bright. by Mail. &c.
Apply Bla ok and White Ointment (for
white or colored folks) as directed on
package. to face. neck. arms or hands
This bleaches Gark feliow or blotchy
skin. clearing the skin of risings,
bumps, pirnples, blackheads. wrinkles
tan or freckles-EivinE you clear soft
sair, light. bright complexion Black
and White Ointment is exquisitely per-
fumed-is soft, but not sticky. and is
superior TO all other skin whiteners.
as II heals a. we'll as bIeaches Sold
on money back guarantee. only Csc
(stamps OF coin) sent by mail, or IL
you send 81 for four boxes of Black
and White Ointment. CSC cake or
Black and White Soap included free.
Address Plough Chemical Co. Dept g.,
Memphis. Tenn.
Agents aialie m Easy Living
representing US. Apply for territory
ant special deal Black and White
Ointment sold NORTHUMBERLAND
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
NEW CHILD LABOR BILL
Provides Only Congress or People shaII
Have Authority to Pass On
Its Validity.
iby Associated rress.I

IHY Assoclatel FrcSsl
WASHINGTON. June "A child la Dor
bill identical with the act declared UNI
constitutional yesterday by the Su-
prcme Court. except that it contains
provisions that only Congress and the
people shall have authority to pass on
its validity was prepared for intro
ductioa to-day by Senator owen. of
OElahon1n. Any judge denying la Dor
questions constitutionality would he
compelled to resign. the proposed meas
ure provides.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
MANY DIE IN EXPLOSION
LosS of Life Heavy When Munitiou
Plant Blows IN Ncnr
Aries.
tRy Associated PreEs.l


PARIS. June 4-Much damage was
done by violent explosion yesterday
in a plan in which war materials were
being manufactured at Baussens I'm
Southern France. near Aries. a Havas
dispatch from Marseiiles reports. The
number Of persons killed or injured is
large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
Buying sfnte bonds.

The Board of Sinking Fund Commits
s:oners at It's las: regular meeting In
strrcted Second Auditor Roosevelt Page
10 pirchaae 5000 worth Of Century
bonds at IS md $1,000 w,rtk of Rid
dlcbcreer bonds al SO w;,li interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
Execution Declared,

faul LanGhorne. colored. who was
convicted OF murder in the first degree
In Newport News and sentenced 10 no
executed has had the execution de-
!dEeH Tor three weeks on account of
smallpox. lie IS now in the state MN
Itentiary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-05
FRENCH CAPTAIN ORDERED
TO RETURN TO ER.Sc,.

Here again are two letters adj
dressed 20 YOU Al Nancy-from n
woman. Again smiling the commits
sIo'er vent on. These things were
taken this afternoon from vni,r roor,
on This floor. IN your trunk there i,
the lining. wly discovcrcd YOU.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02
4 gglE


The supervisors of all Red Cross
departments ask that those who have
criticized their work bring their
friends to the meeting at tie city hall
on Monday afternoon at o'clock and
install in the various Offices the pee
PIE whom they think can manage the
branch as successfully or more so.
than those who are in charge at pres
cnt The heads of the departments
lave worked faithfully during the
months past but they dc need assist
ance in every way, all of their serv
ices are given free and they are
me only patriotic omen in Guth-
RE who can or will see that tho
work must be cone It is awful to
think that in some field hospital
wounds are padded with papers in
stead OF the fiye-yard gauze bandages
which are now being made at tha
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-02

No other woman in Texas the larg
est state in the Union and one Of the
most populous, can vote except Mrs
Hortense Ward declares the National
American Woman Suffrage associa-
ton, under the direction Of Mrs ear
RE Chapman Gait as president
Texas does not believe in woman sur
trage but Mrs Ward votes because
she is lawyer and member Of the
state bar As such a member she is
permitted to vote for certain Judges.