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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01
RAY SAYS HEAVY
 AIR STOPPED HIM
 FROM MAKING RECORD

New York, Oct. 1.-Wea8her condi. t1ons often have serious effect OF performances of any sort of endea. Vor. Rain, mud, mist and heat have retarded champions and have decided struggles galore. Oftentimes the best man is unable to display his prowesa or forced to concede defeat for no other reason than the detriment o1 weather. By this time the fans refuse to believe that Joie Ray was kept from making a new three-Quarter mile record at TraYers Island because of any 'heavy air"
 Trainers of long experience are cer. tain that no finer conditions could be obtained than those which were of fered last Saturday. A rain of Fri day helped pack the cinder track and the sun of Saturday morning baked it down until the track was lightning fast. Then the air was as near the proper weight and dryness for a bril- liant effort. The fact that Travers Is- land is mostly marsh land and near the water does not hinder the athlete at all. Ray says that the air was too heavy and that he could not breathe freely. That must be a mistake. In the past athletes have found no such difficulty. In fact when Tom my Conneff made his record of 3:O2 4-5 for the three-quarters and 4:15 i 3-5 for the mile he lived on Travers 1 Island and did all of his training l there. Ray went after the Conneff ] record under conditions much more | favorable than those that Conneff en- joyed.
 1 New Y orlz A. c. members are loathe 1 to admit that any athlete was or has been handicapped by heavy or moist air conditions at Travers Island. IT fact, they argue just the opposite | and advance figures that may prove them right. Besides the record wreck. l ing of Conneff accomplished at Tray. | CTS Island it is shown that Bernie We
 fers, who lived at the Island, turned | 300 yards in 30 4-5 seconds in tn, ] ''m oist air"
 The best efforts of Harry Hillma1 | were made at this Island also. Or
 that day, Hillman, after a seize o
 training at Travers Island, ran a quar
 ter mile in 49 1-5 seconds, 300 yard
 over low hurdles in 34 3-5 seconds
 500 yards in 1 minute 12 Is seconds
 and a, relay of 440 yards in 49 A.
 seconds which must have been a day
 work in any sort of air.
 There have been too many grea
 performances at TraVers Island t
 allow of any alibi such as Ray ad
 vances. Air conditions may have some
 thing to do with running but we d not think that it is moist enough t bother Ray, who comes from Chicago where the air is far from being dr, We do not believe that Ray ever ra , in rarer air than is to be had at Tray
 CTS Island. Certainly he never did an foot running in Denver or other place
 where dry air is more likely to [
 found than at Chicago or Kankake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01
BRITISH FEAR
 TO GIVE FRED
 FULTON CHANCE

New York, Oct. Tom O'Rourke is having no easy time getting enough work for Fred Fulton in England to make it worth while. But Tom is a persistent cuss and he's still at it.
 A fight with Joe Beckett, who heretofore was regarded as the heavyweight champion of England is what O'RourIe seeks most but that seems out of the question. In the first place, the English fighter and his packers are hiding behind the excuse that because Fred was licked by Jack Dempsey in a round he is un- fit to fight their pet. In making that claim they forget that their "chan1- pion" was licked lot of times in his comparatively short career.
 Now, they have a new one. When Manager O'Rourke had about ex- hausted all arguments for q match, he issued the following to work on their supposed sportsmanshtp: "Un- derstand that it is an old English cus- tom that a champion of the country Is forced to box any challenger Of ability, especially an invader like Full ton, who has come here on his own and not sent for, as Is usually the custom, and sidestep him for some body else by picking his opponent" That didn't even appeal to the
 Brftons. One of them, a recognized 1 boxing authority, stated that MT. O. | Rourke's statement was quite all right but what he was thinking about were recognized English champions | and belt-holders.
 | Beckett is undoubtedly our cham pion," continues this authority, but l he does not wear a Lonsda1e belt | So there is no official body which can | discuss old English custom with him.
 | More than that, the English Board | of Boxing Control has not yet started l serious business operations, which is | Fulton's loss again.
 l O'Rourke has made a couple of mis- 1 takes which are working against his | chances of getting a fight with Beck | cit or other good ones. One of them was because he was honest in the
 declaration that Beckett would be
 easy for Dempsey, which persona l opinion did not cement the friendship | of the British boxer for the Ameri- | can manager. And then the other | thing was Fulton's quick defeat O. Arthur Townley, which fact is pointed | out by boxing writer, who says tha it was not wise for Fulton fin puttins | it across on Townley so rapidly Whether the early kayo of Townle!
 was intentional or accidental we can.
 not say, but 1t must be obvious tc the two Americans that the sudder
 event cannot have failed to deve1or
 Beckett's respect for the 1anky ex
 plasterer.'
 | It seems that Fulton performed n,
 mean feat when he whipped Town
 ley, who, according to a letter iron
 MT. O'Rourke is a full-fledget
 heavyweight, weighing 1S0 pound
 and standing 6 feet 1 inch. He is
 clever man, too, and in the early par
 of the fight bothered Fulton with hi
 straight 1efts before Fred put ove the crusher.
 The elongated fellow still has som
 hopes of getting a big match, and a } present has three bouts on, the frs to take place at the Holburn Stadium
 on October g, against the Australian ) champion, Coghill. On Oct. 15 h , boxes some one in Paris, and on Ocr 30 meets another Briton at the Hol born arena.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01
Navy Fears Coming
 Carolina Contest

Annapolis, Md, Oct. 1.---The Naval Academy football squad held two ses-
 sions yesterday for the last time this
 season, as the regular routine of the Academy goes into effect today and
 only the regular recreation period will be available. There was some kick ing, passing and signal practice yes- terday morning, and a short scrim- mage was added to the same progra n yesterday afternoon. It was quite
 warm and some of the men were not in good condition. There is much un- certainty about the backfield and little i strength has been indicated there, in
 fact, there is no confidence of defeat | ing North Carolina A. and M. Satur- 1 day. The visitors are being reported l as unusually strong.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01
KING PLAUDIT BEHAVES AND
 IhINS EASILY

New York, Oct. King Plaudit, the brown colt which disappointed thousands of racegoers at Aqueduct last week by refusing to race away from the barrier, was on his good behavior yesterday afternoon and scored an easy victory in the third race. With Tommy Davies, instead of F'ator, in the saddle, he behaved like an entirely different horse. He acted as if he wanted to race from the time he entered the track. He was on his toes at the webbing and twice went through it. When called back he did exactly what his jockey asked him to do and when the field was sent on it's journey stepped to the front and galIoped all the way to win easily by three lengths. W. R. Goes Over There was second and the Beach Stables Pastoral Swain, third.
 Despite his erratic temper King P1audit had a host Of friends, who wagered on him heavily at to 5. George Odom, his trainer, was confi- dent he would win. but placed only a small bet on him. 'I knew he'd win if he decided to race" he said, after the race, but he has fooled me so many times that I weakened on him and my wager was nothing compared to that which I had on him at Aque- duct. But I'm satisfied. I don't care anything about the bet. He showed me that he is a real good colt. Per haps he has lost his bad temper and will race to his work hereafter. I'm going to ship him to Latonia for the S5o,000 championship, which will be run on October II. If he will run his race there even Hildreth's Mad Halter will have to run the race of his career to beat him. King Plau- dit has plenty of speed and can carry it over a distance of ground and is not a quitter. He is as game as they come, and he were not so cratic would say he had no superiors."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

New York, Oct. 1.-The All Leaguers, who are booked to play a double header against the Lincoln Giants at Olympic Field. 136th street and Fifth avenue, on Sunday, have signed three major league pitchers Ray Caldwell, former Yankee who starred for the Red Sox this season Herbert Thormah1en of the Yankees and Causey, who played the early par of the season with the Giants, vii play against the Lincolns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01
FAN COMES FROM
 ALASKA FOR SERIES

Cincinnati, Oct. Lone man from far-off Alaska is wondering how to satisfy his ambition to see the Worlds Series.
 He managed to get an interview yesterday afternoon with August Hermann, president of the Gin cinnati club, which was more than a lot of other people could do; but after telling his story of coming all the way from Alaska to see the Reds win, he admitted frankly that he was still without a ticket. He added:
 .ru be standing at the gate and I'll get inside if I have to dig my way under the fence"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

John D. Madden, for s1o, ,OoO when the Ally was beginning her two-year-old racing career.
 Early Dreams made the three fast est heats of the season in his winning race the 2:O6 Class for Trotters, aver aging 2:03 1-2.
 Sanardo won the 2:05 Class Pacing and gained a record in the first heat of 200 1-2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

So far no opposition to quarantin- ing influenza cases is heard from the insurance companies that had to pay cut s12O, 100000 in death claims on account of this disease last winter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

Satisfaction is expressed by the women who got 25 cent bargains at the army goods stores, even if they tore a s25 dress in the rush for the counters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

Cookladies can now be hired fol SIP a week to sit in the parlor and direct the work of the mistress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

If the senators don't hurry up and finish the peace treaty, lot of their home towns won't get their row boat creeks deepened.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-01

Among the people who are strong believers in publicity are those who are always asking the newspaper man for free notices about their busi- pasA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
InSOciety'
Miss McMullen HOn0red

Mrs. A. W. Cornelison is enter
tanning attractively this afternoon in
honor OF Miss Hazel McMullen, a
charming bride-elect. The occasion
in miscellaneous shower and Is TAX
ing place in the Elks' Club parlors
from $50 to 1880 o'clock.
The color scheme, green and white
Is artistically carried out in decora-
tions and refreshments.
A reading by Miss Lola Trammell.
writing and reading wishes for the
future happiness of the bride-to-be:
opening the lovely water.lily gift box.
and genuinely happy social two
hours mark this as one Of the most
successful Of the seasons functions.
Receiving with Mrs. Cornelison are
Miss McMullen, Miss Freda Rogers
Mrs. C. e. McMullen and Mrs. J. P.
Murdaugh Of Barlow. Miss Violet
Roseberry conveyed the wish book to
the guests; Miss Annie Cargill Mays
presided over the register; Miss Ma
nette Gilmore and Miss Evangeline
sammon were bearers Of the happy
surprises contained in the gift box;
Misses Nan Melton and Cleona Bates
served the delicious ice course.
Forty friends Of Miss McMullen en-
joyed this attractive party.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

ing system which has lately been in
stalled on the Penn dairy farm in the
Highlands. 1t is run by kerosene and
furnishes power for pumping water
and lighting both house and barn.
This was followed by a discussion Of
which is most convenient kitchen
or kitchenette. All seemed in favor
of a small we'll arranged kitchen.
Mr.. Loring Brown spoke neyt He
believes that women should have ev-
cry possible convenience for tighten
ing their work. He is interested In
stock farming and says that every
farm should have few cows and be-
lieves in dipping for tick eradicate
Mr.. VIM. CONNIE, our new county
agent, gave a talk on his work among
farmers and announced his willing
ness to help anyone who at any time
wishes his advice. His speciality is
citrus culture. At the close Of his adj
dress he was unanimously received
as member of the club.
Mr.. A. J. Holworthy was present
and said he wished to compliment
Polk county on getting Mr.. CONNIE
for county agent. He also distribut-
ed some copies of the special mid
Summer number Of the Florida Grow
er.
Mr.. Bartholomew spoke on forage
crops for Florida. His favorites are
Napier grass and sweet clover.
Mr.. George showed some large,
perfectly matured ears of corn that
he said were grown on some of the
poorest soil in Polk county.
AS there was no invitation for the
next meeting it was left to be an
nounced later.
A rising vote of thanks was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Fidler for their hospi-
tally and the club adjourned.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
LADIES' DAY At
FARMERS CLUB
LAST SATURDAY

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
Farmers Club was held Saturday at
the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. c. Fiddler on West Patterson
street. A bountiful dinner, to which
all did justice, was served at noon in
the woods near by. Our new presf-
dent, Mr.. F. Julian, was introduced
and took charge of the afternoon busi-
ness session.
New members received were Mr.
and Mrs. Loring Brown who have
lately purchased the Cowden dairy
farm near Lake Parker. Judge Pres.
ton who attended the meeting of the
county commissioners at Barlow was
called upon for a report and stated
that he convinced them that the
canning club girls of the county had
put up during the past year $4,000
cans Of stuff that otherwise would
have gone to waste and they unani-
mously voted to retain Miss Colby at
an increase in salary Of 5000 a year.
He also reported the death of Mrs.
Davis, we'll known member of the
club, as she was on her way north.
The president appointed Judge Pres
ton, Mr.. R. T. George and Mr.. G.. G.
Fiddler committee to write letter
Of coincidence to her son.
This was Ladies' Day and the sub
ject was Home Conveniences, Mrs.
r. T. George read most excellent
paper on Home Conveniences Miss
Preston read an interesting maya
zine article on "The Little Things
That Count which gave some good
suggestions on saving stepc and
strength. Mrs. F. W. Mercer read
ar excellent paper on Common
Sense in Housekeeping These pa
pers are to be published separately.
Mrs. Fuller told Of the Delco light
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
100000 SUIT
ENTERED AGAINST
SHERIFF LOGAN
BY N. {. HERTZ

Matthew E. Hertz of Charleston.
but formerly of Lakeland, has filed
suit in federal court here against
Sheriff John Logan, of Polk county
for 100000 damages, charging his
health was impaired, he was humili-
ated and his business suffered fol-
lowing his illegal arrest and deten-
ton in the county Jail at Barlow and
In the State Hospital for the Insane
at Chattahoochee.
Mr.. Hertz alleges in his bill that
while agent for the Carolina, Florida
Investment Company, with headquar-
tiers at Lakeland, he had occasion to
ask assistance of the authorities to
halt the theft of fruit from the prop
erty of the investment company, and
that he was asked by the sheriff to
accompany him to Barlow April 30
for the ostensible purpose of signing
proper warrants. He alleges that in
stead of signing the warrants the
sheriff arrested him, though he was
released q few hours later.
1t was three days later, according
to the bill, that Mr.. Hertz alleges he
was arrested at his residence in Lake
land by the sheriff and held prisoner
in the county Jail at Barlow until the
next day when he was sent to Chat
tahoochee.
Mr.. Hertz alleges he was detained
at Chattahoochee until July % when
lie secured his release. Tampa Tri-
hume.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
Pembert0n-ScarbOrOugh

Sunday afternoon DR.. J. o. Scar
borough, Of this city, was married to
Miss Bertha Elizabeth Pemberton, OF
Plant City. The ceremony took place
in Tampa, being performed by Rev.
G. W. Duke pastor Of the First
Baptist church Of that city.
Yesterday morning the newly mar
ried couple left in their car Tor a
honeymoon trip to points on the EasT
Coast and in the northern part OF the
State, and will then return to make
their home in Lakeland. They nave
the good wishes Of many friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

Cattle men from all sections of the
southern part of Florida gathered at
Orlando yesterday, Lakeland being
represented by Mr.. J. M. Keen. The
latter spoke and of his remarks, the
Orlando Reporter-Star Of yesterday
says: "Mr. j. M. Keen, OF Polk
county, likens the dipping law to the
prohibition law, in that it has got to
have the cooperation of the people
or it would be ineffective, and also
cited variation in prices on stock
from this territory and from territory
where dipping was done Throughout
the State. He advocates a state
wide association for cattle men so the
eradication of tick as well as prices
on stock would look to the interests
Of the cattle men as the Citrus Ex-
Change assists the fruit grower. :"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

George Moore, sole owner of Stew
OTIS Drug Store at Clearwater. is
dining a splendid business there, and
good share of his success is due to
mo effective advertising he does in
the Clearwater Sun, which he more
than backs up. Hear what he says
sbout his store-every word of which
Il true: 'Prettiest Store in the State
Is the compliment frequently paid
This store, but really attractiveness
Is only small factor of our success
ETC., etc." George is quite attractive
himself. and his store is one Of the
best looking in Florida. He is one
Of Clearwater's biggest boosters but
still thinks a lot of Lakeland and her
people, all Of whom will be glad to
know he is prospecting as he deserves
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
RY CRAFTS REFUSE
TO HANDLE ANY
NINE MATERIAL

The workmen in the shops Of the
seaooard and Atlantic Coast Line
railroads in Tampa, Lakeland and
Rant City comprising the Joint Fed
Grated Shop Crafts and made up Of
inc unions Of boiler makers, pipe fit.
tiers. machinists, car men, black.
smiths and electricians, have served
notice on the general foremen Of the
shops that they will decline to han.
the work on any rolling stock or mo,
tive power used to haul strike break
CTS or material to the phosphate
mines or in hauling phosphate from
the mines.
The general foreman were given
until 10 o'clock Sunday to formulate
a reply to the protest of the men, but
according to X. Y. Harris, general
foreman for the Seaboard in Tampa
ard at Plant City, the foreman are
not yet in a position to make a reply
to the declaration.
1t appears that the members Of the
railroad brotherhoods are restrained
by an agreement from refusing to
handle such rolling stock, but the
shop crafts have no such agreement
and seem to be determined to assist
the striking miners as far as nossi-
BILE.
The outcome of the action of the
Joint Federation Shop Crafts is as
yet problematical, but the men are
all at work. Mr.. Harris states
pending the reply of the shop fore
men Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
WOman's Missionary Society
OF the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society o.
the Cumberland Presbyterian .church
held its regular monthly meeting Oh
Monday afternoon. There was good
attendance and plans for several spe'
cial meetings were discussed. A pro-
gram meeting will be held on Aug
Is at which time thank otterins
will be taken. Plans for a DAY VI
sewing and for social meeting were
made but dates for these will De di'
cided later after the regular routine
work of the society was disposed Oh
the subject of Bible Study course
was brought up and it was deciueu
that such a course be taken up ~
the next meeting.
The society then adjourned TO meet
Aug. IS. REPORTED
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

W. and Mrs. W. T. McIlwaine Of
,,re1and, former Ocala residents, ar.
.,rod in their car Saturday accom-.
.,iod by their three children, Vir
mia, Robert Hugh and Edward. Mr.
y,1vaine returned to Lakeland yes.
,,,dav but Mrs. McIlwaine and chill.
,,sn are the guests Of Mrs. George
TAYLOR and will remain until
rnesday, the Oldest son, William
,,ming from Lakeland today to drive
,ho car home. -Ocala Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
lakeland
L1cOniCS

y. A. B. Lovell's many friends
49, =. interested to learn that she is
y II philadelphia where she is
,,,s the summer with relatives.
Iii also visit in New York be-
.sturning home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22
PhilatheaS to Meet
Tonight With Mrs. NOrvell

The First M. e. Philathea Glass
will meet this evening at o'clock
at Mrs. Norvell's home, 511 South
Florida avenue. The feature Of the
evening will be Mrs. Norvells report
of the Centenary Celebration at Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

). I. L. Hayes, of Washington,
- recently discharged from the
.,oo is a visitor to Lakeland, a
:. ~ Mrs. E. L. Bouchard and
I rilv
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

49,. + A. Brunson and son, Clay.
4. loft today for Asheville and Bre.
f., n. c., to spend the remainder
\ the summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

lumbus, Ohio. All members are cor
daily invited to enjoy this treat.
A. CALLAN. Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-07-22

Florida has a climate that allows
the growing of food crops in every
month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08
TRUTH CRUSHED TO EARTH.

Bit by bit, the public is learning Of
the inner workings of the Big Five
meat machine. Henry Needer, cOun-
sci for Swift & Co, testified before a.
senate committee yesterday that mis-
sionary work had been performed
among friends Of the packers to block
a Congressional investigation of the
allegation that they controlled sup
plies and prices. These friends were
to lntercede with members of Con-
gress with the hope that the pro-
posed investigation would be side
tracked Coming from man of Mr.
Needer's high standing with the pack
ers it must be the truth. Now let us
have the rest of it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08
MA>DA roRy! OVER TURK LANDS

The propose al to appoint Belgium
mandatory oyer conquered Turkish
territory villa meet with general ap-
prevail. 1t would be the irony Of fate
If Belgium, which was SO brutally ex-
plotted by Germany, should direct the
future of provinces wrested' from the
Huns powerful ally in the Near East
1t has been suggested that merica
be appointed mandatory over this re-
generated realm. TO accept this of
fer would be a mistake. We have
troubles Of our own and we do not
aspire to become godfather of any
territory in Europe or Asia. Our ac-
ceptance might come under the head
ing of an ''entangHng alliance" with
countries.