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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
IN THE SPORT WORLD
RecOllectiOns of
 Joe Goddard, Once
 Famous Heavyweight

This is the fifty-seventh anniver- Sary of the birth of Joe Goddard, the Australian fighter who was a top notcher among the heavyweights a quarter of a century ago. He won fame and fortune in the American ring, but got into bad company and wasted his money and his strength in dissipation. Goddard was as tough as they make 'em, and would have died of old age if a Philadelphia cop hadn't bumped him off.
 Joe's first important fight was staged at Sydney back in 1889. Jim Hall was his opponent, and Jim got the decision. They both later came to America, made fortunes, spent them, and died in poverty. Later in the same year Goddard fought two battles with Owne Sullivan, winning the first and getting a draw in the second.
 Goddard scrapped with some of the best men in Australia, and even got a draw with Peter Jackson. When Joe Choynski invaded Australia in i 1891 he was matched with Goddard and Joe twice knocked out the San Francisco fighter. In 1892 Joe came to America and knocked out Joe Nc Auliffe, at San Francisco. He then went East and put away Peter Maher in three rounds at Coney Island. In 1893 Joe was knocked out by Denver Ed Smith in eighteer rounds at New Orleans, and soor nfterward returned to Australia, af- ] terward visiting South Africa, where the fight fever was raging violently l There he was again matched witt Denver Ed Smith and the fight that followed is generally assumed to have been a fake. In any event, Smith was knocked out in the fourth round, ant those on the inside cleaned up a lo of coin. That the affairs was a pre- arranged one soon developed, at leas to the satisfaction of those who had lost their coin, and the boxnig game was killed in South Africa for year' to come, because this faked affair fol
 lowed a similar one between Own' Sullivan and Jack Burke.
 In Australia Goddard fought twt
 draws with Tut Ryan, a heavyweight who had fought Gus Ruslin in Amer ica, and defeated Owne Sullivan, tn
 "hero" of the South African episode In 1897 Joe returned to America am
 was knocked out by Tom Sharkey il
 San Francisco. Joe then stoppe'
 Peter Maher in one round. H fought three more battles, with Xii . Mccoy, Gus Ruhlin and Tom Shar
 key, and lost all of them, retirin from the ring in 1900 after his fina
 defeat by the Irish sailor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
SPORTING NOTES

The outlook for baseball in the coming year has frightened consider ably since the announcement made by Provost Marshal General Crowder that the work or fight order in connection with drafted men in the deferred classes had been suspended. This means. in effect, that the ban on baseball has been lifted and the ma tional pastime is no longer classified as non-essential. The announcement of Gen. Crowder indicates that base ball has been restored to popular favor and that the major and minor leagues can now proceed with their plans for next season without fear of interruption by the authorities at the national capital As soon as the big leagues get together next month the ball will start rolling again and base ball matters can take their usual ! happy course.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
WHY ADVERTISED
 STOKES SUCCEED

Because the advertised store speaks with strong confidence of the merits of its proposition.
 When a store fails to advertise, it must be for one of three reasons: First, because the proprietor thinks the public will not see his notice; sec Iond, because the prorr ietor thinks they will not believe it if they do see it; or third, because the proprietor feels that he has no goods of such excep- tional value that he can persuade the public to come IF and Iook at them.
 The second and third reasons indi- cate lack of confidence on the Iart of the store in it.s goods.
 No one would have the courage to put money into advertising unless goods had demonstrated their value in practical experience. The public feels in buying advertised goods, that it is getting something tha@ has made good
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
MILLION LETTERS FROM FRONT

New York, Nov. 25-A million let ters from our boys overseas that will gladden. the hearts of the folks back at home reached America yesterday on the French Liner Rochambeau.
 The thousands of bags containing the mail were rushed to tEe New York post office and the delivery of what is believed to be the Thanksgiving correspondence of the American Ex- peditionary Forces was started at once. There is something for some body in every state-and something for somebody in almost every town in the big pouches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
MORE PAY FOR STATION MEN.

Washington, Nov. 25-Director- General McAdoo has ordered a gen eral wage increase for 2,5OO station agents on the railroads under gov ernment control. A minimum wage of $95 a month was established for the men regularly on this duty on a full time salary basis. A maximum of $25O a month is likewise provid- ed
 The order does not apply to agent who transmit train orders by tele, phone or telegraph who were includ- ed in general wage raise made early in the week. The new wages fol station agents are retroactive to Oc. tober l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
BLEWITT SUES TO
 GET MONEY BACK

Alleging that a guarantee given with an automobile he purchased that his money would be returned If the pur- chase proved unsatisfactory has not been fulfilled, John H. Blewitt of this city, has filed action against Michael J. Grant claiming damages of $500. Blewitt asserts that August last he purchased an automobile and received written guarantee that if unsatisfac- tory the price, .$475, would be re- turned. He alleges that the machine is very unsatisfactory, cannot be made to run without spending much money, but Grant hes refused to give back his money. The action is fled in the Common Pleas court for the Decem- Der term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
BERTHA NJ. CLAY

The first and original Bertha M. Clay''-for there have been a num- Der of authors writing melodrams>4sc fiction under that namc-was Chal& lotte M Brame. who died in Eng S land thfrty-four years ago today. Of the hundreds of sentimental fiction "by Bertha M. Clay" Mrs Brane wrote no small proportion. Her first work consisted of verses and short stories for Catholic magazine. Her first novel of the sort which made her famous was Dora Thorne," Mrs. Brame did not adopt the pen name of "Bortha M. Clay" That was used by the American publisher of a pi- rated edition of her books. After her death the publishers employed 8 number of writers to keep up the production of Bertha M. Clay novels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARY

Today is the 1O6th anniversary of the battle of Beresina, one of the most terrible of the acts in that grim tragedy of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. The Grand Army, once 600,- 900 in number, was reduced to 2OO,- 900 when the Beresina river was reached. While the remnants of Bon apaE te's forces were crossing the stream the Russians fell upon them Desperately, like a cornered ra1, the Man of Destiny fought, but So.o0O dead were left behind when the re- treating army gained the southern bank of the river. It is doubtful if even in the war just ended catas- trophe comparable to Beresina tooF place,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
MAY CONTINUE BUSINESS.

Permission to continue the business for three months longer has been granted to Receiver John B. Dillon of Wheeler & Go. of Shelton, grocers. by Judge Frank D. Haines of the superior court in a decision handed down. The receiver explained that due to the influenza last month a loss of S100 accrued in the business but he be- lieves under better conditions a profit can be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
SUES FOR HIS BILL.

Herbert A. Roberts of Shelton, a physician of that place, has filed suit in the Common Pleas Court against George E. Whitaker and wife of Shelton to collect a bill of $315 for professional services rendered be- tween January, 1910, and date. He claims damages of $4OO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
WHITE WAY RELIGHTED.

Removal of the ban on the use of coal for electricity in display signs and the white way resulted in a blaze of glory last night when shop windows, signs. and the white way were iIlunai- mated full blast. The removal of the restrictions is due to the better situa- tion for bituminous, or soft coal but the anthracite situation is not yet sat isfactory. Most Bridgeport people have received some coal, but only a very few have been able to get the full amount of their orders for the winter. Strict economy in use is still urged by the fuel administration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25

Western Union and Postal Tele- graph companies. with the approva! of the Post Office Department, stopped the custom of obtaining receipts from persons to whom telegrams are de- livered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The girls who have been making surgical dressings want to know what they shall do now? We hereby notify them that an embroidered collar hox with hand made tassels and cross stitch ribbons is not absolutely neces- sary to our comfort as a Christmas present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25

Some people think home life will seem humdrum to the eIoldiers. Che suspects, however, that after sitting up all night to see if the Boches' bomb CTS were coming over, they will be perfectly content to nod off tp sleep in
 a morris chair and go to bed at nine o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
87 SUBMARINES
 NOW GIVEN UP
Noted Cruiser Deutschland and U-139, Which Sank
 126 Ships, Included.

Harwich, England, Nov. 25-In the presence of Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty, 2S more Ger man U-boats surrendered yesterday.
 This was the most imposing sub marine f1otilla to haul down the Ger man flag thus far. It included several very large submarines and four of the cruiser type, one being nearly $50 feet in length.
 The noted cruiser submarine Deutschland N-153, was among the number. She carried two American officers who had been rescued from the American army cargo ship Ticon- deroga, torpedoed Sept. 30. The off, cers were taken to Kiel by the Deutschland, which was returning from 8 three months cruise in Ameri- can waters, and were landed yesterday at Harwich.
 Another surrendered boat was the U-139 which has just returned to a German port after a GA days cruise, commanded by Lieutenant Comman- der Arnauld E. La Perriere, who in 1916 was awarded the Order Pour le Merite for sinking 126 vessels. The U-139, however, was brought in by a first lieutenant, who explained that Perriere was too sad to undertake the duty.
 Prior to this date 59 German sub marines had surrendered, in three lots, making a total of S7 that have been delivered to the British.
 The armistice with Germany, as originally made public by President Wilson, required the surrender of 16C l U-boats, but it's revised terms, as announced later, specified that al German submarines should be deliver. | ed to the British
 One German submarine has beer interned in Spain, and several 1T other neutral countries; these also are 1 to be taken over by the Allies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25
TAFT ANNOUNCES HIS CONDITIONS
 AS B. B. LEADER
Former President Names Terms Under Which He
 Will Hindle Sport.

Philadelphia, Nov. 25-Former President William II. Taft, in reply to an inquiry regarding the proposi- ton made to him to act as arbitrator in baseball disputes, wired The Pub l.o Ledger today as follows:
 Waterbury, Conn.,, Nov. "A, 1918.
 MT Hampstead and MT F'razee called on me together to ask me if would consider acting as arbitrator between the National and American Leagues in matters involving the legal construction of contracts between the leagues and their application to tran sections between them as they might arise. I said to them that I did not practice law as an advocate in courts, but that I had acted as arbitrator in several cases.
 T said that if they would write me a description of the kind of arbi- tration in which they wished me to act, and the particular function they wished me to perform, I would con- slider it and advise them. I could not act except as a judge of law and fact. or in any way take part in the management of their associa- tions
 ''It must be work of a strictly legal character. 1 said, further, that I wished to consult my brother Charles, to be assured by him he had parted with all interest in baseball proper ties, so that, should I become arbitra- tor, no question could arise as to my impartiality between parties contend ing before me-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-25

Railroads operating east report not much change in business. More business was handled in the South.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Lumber Raft to Cross Sea.

One of the marvels of the age, &C.
cording to the marine authorities, an
invention which will make possible the
towing Of 216,0O0 cubic feet of lumber
safely across the Atlantic ocean, has
been completed at provincial port.
No matter how severe the storms or
how dangerous the undertaking, the
big raft is so constructed that it will
be able to make the long trip without
any possibility of loss or damage. Most
Of the machinery used in this initial
craft can be used over again, and so
the cost of construction, estimated at
close to $4,000, will not affect the
business end of the undertaking.
The lumber, said to be s0rely needed
on the other side, Is valued at $3.50, 900.
The big raft has been under construc-
ton for several months, 70 men being
employed all the time on the work of
building it.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

the waistline and two large disks Of
the gray cloth find the best of posi-
tons on 1t. The same odd applique
Is stitched to them.
The frOck is plated across the front
in the skirt portion and where it joins
the bodice, small disks of the gray
cloth answer to the roll call Of the
plaits. There is belt of the blue
material, which Is fastened to the front
Of the bodice at each side with a large
flat bone button.
A. band of blue, piped with gray Is
wrapped about the sleeve at the wrist.
It is wide at one end and narrow at
the other, the narrow end rounded and
overlapping the other, is fastened
down with a button. This is n very
simple finish for the sleeves, but. no
one seems to have thought of it be-
fore.
Considering that the designer made
such success of this use of gray with
blue he was justified in adding soft
cape collar Of gray crepe geOrgette, al
though the frock would still be sue
cess without it.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
KICKING cow EASILY CURED
Rope Passed Around Body Of Offending
Animal, Drawn Tight, Will
Prove Effective.

The kicking COW is easily cured by
the proper methods. To cure the Of
Tending animal take a rope with loop
in one end of it or trunk strap and
pass it around the body Of the COW.
Draw it tight. The COW usually will
jump little at first, but when she
finds she cannot get out of the rope,
she will Standard cannot kick. II
this method causes the COW to give
bloody milk, place the rope or strap
behind the udder and draw it up In
the same manner. With some cows
this cannot be done because of the
shape of the udder.
Another method is to hobble the COW
by passing the rope around each leg
behind the udder, and tying just above
the hooks. This is rather dangerous
for the man tying the rope. After the
preventive measure has been repeated
several times the COW will stand read.
lily to be MIXED.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Since it IS expected that the every
day serviceable dress of today, will be
quiet as to color and simple in con-
struction, great demands are made up
on the ingenuity Of designers. Their
cleverness must come to the rescue
to redeem frOcks from somberness and
lift them out Of the commonplace. In
the face of these restrictions. they
have done wonders with the means at
hand. We are more charmed with their
original ways of doing things than with
any Of their past achievements. They
have thought out ways of combining
black with gray or beige or any neu-
trail color, that more than reconcile
us to the absence of bright color. 9th
er dark colors are managed with the
same cleverness.
The dark blue, one-piece frock shown
In the picture is fine example Of good
designing. Imagine it in velOurs or
duvetyn with gray duvetyn providing
the needed contrast. A band of the
gray set In about the neck makes place
for cut-Out applique in blue. The
front of the bodice is extended below
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

The last hats of winter, like au-
tumn leaves, herald their departure by
becoming more brilliant than at any
other time of the year. They abdicate
in favor of spring millinery much ear
Iier in the year than they used to !;
for Fashion takes to satin or even
straw hats before the snow is Off the
ground. Anything that looks like
spring makes a strong appeal in the
lands of long winters, and furthermore,
Northern tourists hats, displayed in
Northern shops, lure women into be-
ing illogical. And there is no particu-
larly good reason why flower hat, or
q hat of malines, should not be worn
in midwinter.
Two of the hats in the group above
are of velvet and the third Is of satin.
At the center, a high, soft crown and
a wide brim, with easy, flowing hues,
make lovely variation Of the always
pleasing picture hat. A handsome os-
trich feather prOclaims the return Of
the plume to the best Of places for 1t.
This hat is essentially beautiful; it
can never look out Of date.
A hat with narrow brim and round
crown, shown at the left of the group,
Is another becoming shape that Is al
ways good style. 1t Is gay, with a
spray Of brilliant flowers, the black
velvet Of the hat serving as wonder
full frill for their color and sheen. The
hat ut the right is the most popular Of
small shapes, and Is made In dark,
brilliant straw braids, as well as In
satin and velvet. Its first purpose Is
to be becoming and its other reason
for existence is the support of the gor-
geous garDiture Of black satin rib
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
SKINNED MILK IS VALUABLE
Milk, but Lower in Carbohydrates
Feeding Calves.

Skinned milk is little richer in
protein than whole milk, but lower in
carbohydrates. Since most of the fat
has been removed in the cream the
skinned milk will need carbohydrates
to make it a balanced ration for
calves.
A good plan is to replace portion
of the whole milk with skinned milk,
gradually increase the skinned milk
with some form Of carbohydrates till
all of the whole milk is replaced by
skinned milk. Fine ground meal IS
one Of the best carbohydrate supple
ments to be fed with skinned milk.
Some feeders cook the meal, stir it in
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

bon, brOcaded with gold, which covers
the top Of the hat. The ribbon is ar
ranged in a bow with two loops at
the front.
1t Is noteworthy that each Of these
hats depends upon single trimming
feature for It's adornment, and that
they bespeak variety in new millinery.
One carries plume, one flower, and
one contrives It's magnificence with
ribbon. Hats are worn far down over
the eyes this winter, and coat collars
far up about the face. Just about all
that Is to be seen of the face is q pair
of eyes, when milady cuddles down
into her fur collar.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
New BIouses In Simple Fabrics.

In the newest assortment Of blOuses
are some from Paris which indicate
q marked preference for fine materials
and simple lines. They have special
reference to their affiliation with suits |;
although several Of them are so con-
structed that they may be worn as
guimpes with the sleeveless frock Of
satin or Of serge.
There are models made Of hand
kerchief linen whose only trimming
is in hand fagoting; others are deli
cately trimmed with drawn work or
have insets Of real ,fllet lace. The
new high collar Is featured, although
In Difference to the wishes of many
American women. Paris has sent
bl0uses that have the familiar V-neck
with the sailor or round collar.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
SUCCESS IN DAIRY BUSINESS
Dairyman Must Put Himself Through
Some Process Of Training
knowledge Is Essential.

Under the strained circumstances of
these days, to succeed in dairy work
you must know how to think, and
that means that you must have put
yourself through some process Of
training, either on your own hook or
by proxy, that is, with the help of q
school or working for some practical
dairyman. 1t does not matter at all
how you get your information, just So
you get it, but to begin dairying with
out it is as hopeless as to jump into
deep river without knowing how to
swim.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

pieces which may be irOned while the
more particular ironing is being done.
The ironing sheet should of course be
placed over these pieces, then with
little extra folding and press or two
they are ready for clothes bars. When
travelling, small boxes or pieces OF
pasteboard will keep waists and small
articles from getting rumpled. These
may be labeled, saving the opening Of
wrong boxes.
To removed hOt-water marks from a
japanned tray, try rubbing with lit
tie sweet oil. After the marks have all
disappeared, polish the tray with
little dry -four and a soft buster.
Equal parts Of ammonia and turpen-
tine will take paint out Of clothing
even If well dried. Saturate the spot
two or three times and then wash In
soapsuds.
Window shades that have become
cracked may be reprinted with an oil
paint, using care to keep them fiat.
Dry thoroughly and turn to give the
other side Of the shade coat. Win
dow shades are going up In price as
the other household articles. so II we
can renew them by such treatment II
will be an economy.
When cleaning r1opboards, protect
the walls from careless spotting with
lnrge piece of pasteboard, held against
the wall during the process Of clean
Ing. In these days of sugar conserva-
ton, the children will be made happy
with animal crackers, dipped In vari-
Gus colored frostings, or fondant
may be used. A cheap and effective
mixture for chapped hands Is thick
paste made of lard and flour well
mixed and rubbed into the hands Mt
night. 1t will be well to wear gloves
to protect the bedding from the fat.
Never throw water on burning oil.
It only scatters it. Smolder 1t with
anything nearest ut hand, sand, earth,
or even with flour.
A brush and a can Of paint and var
nish will do wonders in a home. to
make things look better and give them
a new lease Of life.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
The Poultry Flock.

Reports recently gathered concerning
5,298 fiocks Of poultry show that tn.
average number Of hens per flock Is
107, as compared with 146, in 1917.
This information, which was obtained
by an incubator manufacturer in TIE
middle West, indicates that shortage
Of supply has been an important fac
tor in producing present high prices
for poultry and eggs.