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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
SWIMMING RECORD
 BROKEN IN MEET

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 24.---Great L-ako. Naval Training Station swimmers car ried off the honors in the Central A A. U. swimming championship meet here Saturday, winning three of the four events for men, and one new as soeiauon record went to a sailor en- try.
 Bud Wa.I1en broke the 4:56 1-5 recor5 for the 400 yards, free style. held by Hal ToI1mer, by negotiating the dis tance in 4:1O. WaTen also won the 40 yard, free style, dash in 5:27 +-5, de featiny Vosberg and J. c. Searle. othe- Great Lake entries. Perry McGilliv- ray, Great Lakes, took the 150 yard baok-stroke in 1:49 2-5, and Brenner and D. L. Jones tied for first place in the 20 yard free style. Their time was 2:32 1-5.
 Miss Essie Harrison. Detroit Ath- letic club. won the 50 yard breast stroke in 4 2-6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
RITCHIE'S WIN OVER LEONARD
 CAUSES TALK

Willie Ritchie's remarkable four found performance against Benny Leonard in San Francisco proves one of two things; either that folks back here have overestimated the fistic abilities of Benny Leonard or he has gone back hopelessly.
 About the only voice coming from the West in defense of Leonard's s showing Is Billy Gibson's, and his won't count in this instance, since de- lending Leonard's shortcomings is part of his expected routine.
 Leonard should have whipped Ritchie if Leonard was anything like the old Leonard. Of course few men have whipped Ritchie, but the ex- champion cannot possibly be the Ritchie of old.
 True, he was the greatest fighter of all the Frisco four round stars even before he won his championship from Ad Wolgast on a foul, but it is beyond all reason to expect that af- ter a lay-off of years he is the Ritchte of yore. Wherefore Leonard's short comings in the bout of a few nights i ago can hardly be explained. Leon- | ard, in this instance, cannot lay claim to the habitual alibi of lack of con- dition, lack of fights and so on. He | nus QOn6 enough llSAllLS anu u elIIl l ing of late to make him as good as l he ever was.
 The fact is perhaps that Leonard 1 ISN'T so good as he was. Army life l has slowed him up, no doubt The 1 chances are that his youth and
 stamina would return him a winner ] over a man like RItchie in a long ] fight. As matter of fact, RitChie 1 was going and Leonard was coming ! in the last half of the fourth and last round of the Frisco bout. Ritchie
 might have had just enough of his 1 old four-round speed to smother 1 Leonard's cleverness in the majority | of the four rounds fought. But nc matter what Ritchie had or didn't
 have in that short whirl, the fact re-
 mains that Leonard wasn't the bright
 particular star of the evening.
 His friends had little to crow owe: | both during and after the bout. And
 that black eye! Oh, the humiliation
 of that! We had come to know the youngster as a champion who won
 without having his hair unused. | Reports from the ring say that be- : sides suffering the indignity of an Indigo eye, Leonard's tresses were frightfully disarranged. How the
 nifty didst fall!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
MISS BJURSTEDT IN
 PALM BEACH TOURNEY

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. 24 = The most interesting tennis event of the season Is scheduled to commence to- day, when the initial games of the women's tennis tournament will be played. The presence of Miss Molla Bjurstedt. the national champion, and of Miss Eleanora Sears, one of Amer ica's best women players, will lend spencial interest to this tournament.
 Among other important players who are entered are: Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw 2d Mrs. George Widener, Miss Harriet McCook, Miss Annette Til ford, Miss Glodys Robbins, Mrs. Fred erick Lewisohn, Mrs. Rawson L. Wood. Mrs. Forbes Hawkes., Mrs. J. L. Brewer and Mrs. Franklin Rich ardsnn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
SOLDIER FOR CUES.

Chicago, Feb. 24-Lefty Sullivan, one of the Camp Grant pitchers last summer. may be given a trial with the Cubs this spring If President Mitchell can see his way clear to take on another slab man. Sullivan recently returned from France with the Blackhawks and his been boosted by Ed Sweeney, former New York catcher, who tried to get Roger Bres- nahan to give the young soldier a chance at Toledo. Now Sullivan in- tends to apply for a job on the north side, having been mustered out of service. Sweeney caught the young left handler at Grant and says he has plenty of stuff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
FATE OF BOXING BILL IS TO
 BE DECIDED ON TOMORROW Before the Judiciary Committee Hartford Tomorrow
 Afternoon

Hartford. Feb. 24-Boxing will have its innings at Hartford tomorrow when sport followers from every sec ton of the state storm upon the cap ttal to advocate the passage of the bill which would legalize the sport here. The hearing will be heard be- fore the Judiciary committee of the general assembly where the act creating a state athletic commission and regulating the art of boxing and sparring exhibitions and wrestling bouts will be presented. The hear ing. which is set for o'clock, is ex- pected to serve as magnet for a capacity crowd and a large New Ha- ven delegation. it is believed will be on deck to urge it's passage.
 It was stated last night that digger Mccarthy, recently of the navy, who has been prominent in etate athletic circles for the past dozen years, will present a favorable petition to the lawmakers bearing the signatures of several thousand men who have been honorablv discharged or released d from the army and navy. The sol diers and sailors are strong for box ing and 1t is the general opinion that their approval of the sport will carry much weight In the discussion set for tomorrow.
 Since the present law on our sta +ute books went into effect, prohibit anz any sort of boxing contests, efforts have been made to amend that law or pass a new one which would per init the holding of such exhibitions Owing to many reasons these enorts have been unsuccessful. not because there was opposition to boxing itself
 fI .s,-f--a l,1 eaTea ments which surrounded the game The boxing public is firm in its be- lief that if the sport Is regulated there will be many changes and tha' 1t will command ;he respect o1 games such as baseball and football
 Dick Howell of Bridgeport, who framed the bill which was recently presented to the legislature by Sen ator Bartlett. stated yesterday that hc holds no fear for it's future. Tt vii surely pass" declared Dick, anC Governor Holcomb wIl' sign it. How ever, 1 trust that all who are inter ested in the bill will make a de termined effort to be present at tn hearing and speak for it.
 Little credence Is given the report that such men as Dave Fitzgerald George Mulligan, and Terry Lee wi
 
 in the event that the bill passes. Tn bill. it is understood, Is a direct slar at those individuals who have bee prominent in the prom oting of tn sport in the past. It aims to selec men who do not look to boxing as
 means of picking up a few extra dol lars but outsiders who, besides hayin a general knowledge of the game, ca be depended upon to take no activ part in it's promotion and at the sam time see that the regulations are ad 9lered to. The name of Patrick Me Govern, a Hartford multi-milli onairt has been frequently mentioned as
 possible candidate for a position o the board. While men of his calibr would command the respect of ever boxing enthusiast, it is doubtfl whether he woud accept. However there are several other good men an Governor Holcomb shouldn't hay a hard time finding them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
CHICAGO SIGNS
 JOE" DICKSON

Chicago, Feb. A 5oe Jackson, star outfeIder of the Chicago Ameri- cans, who quit the club early last sea son and accepted g. job in a shipyard after his draft board had placed him in Class E, will play with the White Sox this season. His signed contract was received yesterday from Sa- yannah, Ga, where he has been Iiv- ing.
 Jacksons desertion brought forth criticism from Charles A. Comiskev, president of the club. Jacksonrs de- parture was followed by that of Felsch, Williams and Lynn. Felsch and Lynn have returned their signed contracts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

Frank Schulte, who finished out last season with the Washington club has signed a contract to manage the Blnghamton club of the New York State Lea que, having obtained his re- lease from Clark Griffith Schulte. famed as 'TWiIdfire'' in the days of the great Cub machine that Frank Chance piloted to four pennants and two worlds championships in five years was wonderful ball player When he was at the top of his form. He was a terrific hitter, home run smashes being his speciality. There are still few years of good baseball left in the veteran, but Griffith reIeas- ed him in order that he might accept the offer made him by the Bingham ton club:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
'TRISH'' PATSY CLINE
 HAS NEW MANAGER

Irish Patsy Cline, the New York lightweight, who was looked upon as one of the leading contenders for the title until a few months ago, has changed managers and is about to stage comeback. Cline has been out of the ring ever since he was run down by a motor car while on the road training for a battle. There are very grave doubts as to his ever reaching top form again, and even his friends do not look upon his attempt to come back with much hope. At present Cline is located at Montreal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
EASY FOR YOUNG AHEARN

Schenectady, Y. Y, Feb. A. Young Ahearn, the Brooklyn Dancing Master, made a sensational comeback here Saturday night against Dutch O'Hagan of Albany. Ahearn had his opponent in distress several times. O'Hagan could scarcely move about the ring In the tenth rounu.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
FULTON AS REFEREE?

Fred Fulton has been suggested for referee of the big fight. It is said that Fred would know a fake, but others maintain that if Fulton got into 6 ring with so many punches flying all around him he could not possibly suppress his desire to jump over the ropes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
BLUE RIBBONS TO
 PLAY ALL-STARS

The Blue Ribbon basketball team will play a team of stars tomorrow night in preparation for their series of games with the Ansonia team which starts a week from tomorrow.
 Manager Leavy knows he is in for a good game and his team will ae in the pink Of condition for a good battle. The local team will use sheir regular lineup while the AL Stars will have in their lineup some of the fastest players that ever shot 9 basket.
 Manager Leavy is not sure as yet whether Jimmy Clinton will be in condition to play and so has reserved Suils for tomorrow nights game and for the Ansonia series.
 The game will start at S:30 and Tom Thorp will referee. Joe Waters will hold the watch and therre will be dancing after the game. The teams will lineup as follows: Blue Ribons AIl-Stars,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

These bandits that are holding up people and robbing banks all around should have a good time while they can, as they will spend a long time weaving cane seat chairs.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
SAYS SHATTERED NERVES
BRING HUN DEBAUCHERY
Berlin Correspondent of London
Mail Declares Fear Exists Coun-
try Cannot Avert Anarchy.

LONDON, March 13.-Picturing in
Daily Mails Berlin correspondent,
under date of Monday, says that the
carnival of senseless prodigality and
reckless debauchery prevalent in the
German capital is result of the COM
plete breakdown of the peoples nerv-
Gus system
"The tension everywhere in Germany
is greater even than during the war
the correspondent says, because over
the country hangs the shadow of i'm
pending horror-chaos and anarchy
combined-from which many believe
the country cannot be saved
Faith in the national assembly has
almost vanished and hardly any one
takes the trouble to read the reports
of the proceedings at Weimar. Still
fewer deny that the Scheidemann gov
erument has proved a failure. The
possibility of dictatorship is discuss
ed openly and the names of Gustave
Noske (ministsr of national defense)
and Col. Won Lettow- Vorbeck (former
commander of the German troops in
German East Africa and even of Field
Marshals Won Hindenburg and Won
kluck are freely mentioned
1.-The prevalent Impression is that
the division between the left and right
is becoming sharper and that the days
of the majority socialism are num-
bered The success of Hugo Haase
Oeader of the socialist minority may
result in communism or chaos unless
at the last moment saliva ton comes
from the new democratic party, which
took practical shape Sunday in the
foundation of new political club.
professionally under the presidency. of
tCount Won Bernstorff."
Evening star., 1919-03-13
TAXPAYERS MAY FILE
SUPPLEMENTAL RETURNS

Reports that offices of hundreds of
revenue collectors were swamped by
applicants for information and advice
on income tax returns today prompt
ed the internal revenue bureau to
suggest that taxpayers prepare re-
turns according to the best of their
ability and file supplemental returns
later if they find their first report
inexact. Refunds can be claimed
where due on the basis of these
amended returns.
Many revenue collectors offices
have reported that they are physically
unable to answer all inquiries be-
fore next Saturday night, the final
date for filing returns.
Corporation income forms were is
sued today by the revenue bureau and
were shipped to collectors offices
throughout the country. They Will
be available at collectors Offices
within few days
Evening star., 1919-03-13

vegetable garden club Organisations
was urged by w. r. Beattie OF the
garden extension service, Department
OF Agriculture.
I. q, Christie, assistant secretary OF
agriculture, gave encouragement 10
amateur gardeners In. an address. In
which he told Of the large amount OF
food grown In small gardens In the
District last year. He urged that the
number Of such gardens be Increased
this season.
Films showing 'farmerettes" at
work on Maryland farms, where they
did everything from plowing to har-
vesting. were shown. Albert Dougia 3,
president of the Capital Garden Cluo.
presided. More than 5000 was raised
with which to carry on the organiza-
tons work during the coming sum
mer.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
FEWER UNEMPLOYED,
u. S. SERVICE REPORT
Number Out of Work Drops to
356, $50, a Decrease of
$3.50.

Improvement in employment condl-
tions in the United States is reported
in the latest summary of the United
States employment service. decrease
II, the number of unemployed. al
though slight, is the first to be re-
ported slnce the signing of the armis-
tice and caused officials today to take
a hopeful view of the progress being
made toward labor readjustment.
Heavy surpluses of labor are re-
ported this week by only So per cent
of the large cities as against IS per
cent last week. Cities in which sup
ply and demand are about equal in
creased from Il to Is per cent The
total number of unemployed is estt-
mated by the service at S5s56o, a de-
crease of $3.50 from last week. Labor
conditions are shown to be rapidly
returning to normal in the middle
west, where the reduction in upem-
pIoyrnent was sufficient to counter
act the increasing surplus of labor III
the eastern states. The situation on
the Pacific coast 'ras shown to be
practically stationary. Conditions in
the south changed but little during
the week.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
SAYS TWENTY MILLIONS
DEMAND FREEDOM
Chosen's Declaration Of Independ-
ence Scores Japanese Statesmen,
Not Japanese People.

SEOUL March IL (by the Associated
Press).-The declaration Of Chosen's
independence says it represents the
voice Of 100000 persons, speaking in
the name of justice and humanity.
It is asserted in the declaration that
there is no intention on the part of
the people of Chosen to avenge them
selves against Japan; that their only
desire is to right the wrongs done not
by the Japanese nation, but by the
few of her statesmen who were led by
the old aggressive policy. 1t adds
that the actual result of annexation
without the free consent Of the people
concerned was bitter and unreconcila
BILE animosity and hostility is growing
deeper between the Japanese and the
people of Chosen.
Gould any international peace be
expected without perfect harmony
among the eastern nations?" says the
document:
Evening star., 1919-03-13
URGE MORE GARDENING
ON LOTS IN DISTRICT
Experts Speak Ut Capital Garden
Club and Woman's Land Army
Conference.

Increase in the quantity and quality
OF products of city gardens in the Dis
trict of Columbia through more intel
hgent cultivation methods and utiliza-
ton of additional ground was urged
by speakers at yesterdays conference
of the Capital Garden Club and the
Woman's Land Army of the District of
Columbia in the auditorium OF the
Interior Department building.
Speakers told of the work of Wash
ington gardeners last year, when, ac-
cording to estimates, residents pro-
duced a million and half dollars
worth of food on ground that other
wise would have been unproductive.
Mrs. William H. Hubert, director of
the Woman's Land Army, urged wom-
the cultivation of the soil.
Necessity for maintaining home
Evening star., 1919-03-13
CARDS OF THANKS.

BROOKS. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation 10 relatives and
friends for the sympathy and Kindness and
beautiful floral tributes at the deati OF our
mother, HARRIET BROOKS, who died
March 9, at her home. 2614 II stree.
BY THE FAMILY.
CASEY. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to relatives. friends
and neighbors fer their sympathy. kindness
our dear mother. ANN CASEY.
BY THE FAMILY.
CHASE. We wish TO express our sincere
thanks and appreciation 10 relatives and
friends for the sympathy and Kindness ana
beautiful foral tributes at the death OF our
beloved sister, HATTIE BELLE CHASE.
BY THE FAMILY. l3a
HONESTY We sincerely thank the friends
and relatives for their expressions Of sym
pathy and foral tributes extended during
our recent bereavement at the death OF
little MARY ETA HONESTY.
BY THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Already Erecting Fences.

Employees OF the yard already are at
work erecting a high wire fence around
the entire tract. Openings have been
left in the fence in front of the houses
which are still occupied With one or
two. exceptions, all of the business
houses on <ht west side of 11th street,
where the reservation ends, have been
vacated.
The bulk of the families still remain
ing are on 10th street. A number CO the
homes on this street are comparatively
new.
It developed this morning that some
of the remaining families have arran ged
to move within a few days and others
probably will get out later in the month.
Caps Willard is insistent that none re-
main after April l.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Majority Are Only Tnants.

According to the commandant. practi-
cally all of the residents who owned
their houses have gone, the bulk VI
| those remaining being the tenants of
the persons who sold the property 10
| the government
Scores of five-inch guns and other
heavy iron materials for use in the yard
| now are dumped on the vacant parts Of
| the new area because of lack of space
| in the yard proper. Navy yard officials
say this is all valuable material, which
| should be under cover, but which must
remain exposed until storeroom can be
erected.
Some of the houses now being vacated
| win not be torn down, ii is understood.
but will be used for storage purposes.
When this new tract is taken over the
tuayy yard will extend from I'd to 18th
streets Before the war : it ran only
from 4th to Sth streets
Navy yard officials say the families
still on the reservation have protested
that they have not been able to find
other accommodations.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Boys
Spring Refers
s3.s5

Smart new Refers in
styles to suit small boys
from 21s to 8 years. Plain
or belted backs with slash
or patch pockets.
A good variety of pat
terms is shown in medium,
light and dark mixtures,
also the popular black and
white checks.
Boys SI.25 Bell Brand
B1ouses. Csc
Splendid wearing qualities
and attractive patterns.
These Blouses are all from
our regular stock and con-
sist of percale, chambray and
striped madras biouses, with
open cuffs and attached. coll.
lars. Sizes E to 16 years.
Boys SI.25 Cloth Pants,
69c
Fancy mixed eheviot pants
that are excellent for every
day wear. Fuli-cut trousers
with taped seams. Sizes 7 to
10.
Third Flees.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
For G.: o. P. Listening Post.

CHICAGO, March 13--Wlii hays
chairman of the republican national
committee. is here TO-DAY 10 estaosa
his "Jistenine post" with the purpose
Of observing the political sentiment OF
the nation. Conferences of the party
leaders will be held daily for the next
few days, and before his departuIe ne
will select a man to take charge Oh the
Chicago HEADQUARTERS
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Mrs. Mary Moore Dies at 98.

Mrs. Mary Moore, ninety-eight years
old. died Tuesday at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Robert A. Smith, As
Rhode Island avenue northwest
Funeral services are to be held this
afternoon at the chapel at 1890 Penu-
slyania avenue. Intermeut Il; to be ct
Springfield, Mass Mrs Moore was thu
widow Of Sstlinaan Moore, who died In
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Rumania Gets Five Millions.

Rumania has been allowed an addi-
tional credit of S5,000,o00. the Treas
ury Department announced yesterday,
making the total in favor of that
country SIS 100000 The allies total is
s.S41.S57, 900.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
To Command Remount Depot.

Lieut.. Col. Henry GibbiHs. q. s
Cavalry. has been relieved from duty
in this city and ordered to assume
command of the remount Depot az
Fort Keogh, Montana 81
Evening star., 1919-03-13
Have Been Lenient, He Says.

The commandant said he felt that
the government has been more than
fair in giving the occupants of these
houses SO long a period in which TO
find other accommodations. lie did
not insist upon their moving during
the winter, he stated, in spite of the
fact that congestion in the navy yard
made it urgent that the new property
be put to use Immediately.
I'VE have permitted these people to
remain without payment OF rept by
discommoding the government said
the captain, but they must get out
by the first of the month.
There are between sixty and seventy
houses in the purchased area, of which
number half have been vacated. On
every house I'm the tract is big sign
indicating that it is the property of the
United States ard on the front doors OF
the families which have not moved is a
special placard informing them that If
they are found on the reservation after
April l they will be subject TO arrest fer
unlawful entry. The placard also states
that gas, electricity and water Will lie
cut off on that date.
Evening star., 1919-03-13
ORDERS NAVY YARD
HOUSESBE VACATED
Capt. Willard Says Families
Remaining After April !
viii Be Evicted.
PLANS TO BUILD AT ONCE

Between twenty-five and thirty fam
lilies living in the area from 9Th 10
11th and from NJ to Q streets south
east, which has been bought by the
government for the extension of the
navy yard. will be evicted by marines
if they are still in the property on
April l.
This was the statement today Of
Capt. willard. commandant of the
navy yard. who declared that all resi-
dents within the purchased area were
notified more than six months ago
that the government wanted the
ground as soon as possible for deVel-
oprnent of the big gun factory.
Aside from this notice, said the cap
tain, the residents have had knowl-
edge since 1917 of the intention of
the government to use the land
Evening star., 1919-03-13
MARRIED.

EwrNG-BEENY. At Washington, pc. Marrh
IL, 1919. by Rev George ;. Dlncea, MI
HOMER HENRY EWING. Of New brighton.
Pa. and Miss EMMA JEAN BFENN OF
Albany y Y
Evening star., 1919-03-13
waLFoRp. 7 wish 70 cx

WuLFoRD. I wish 10 express my sincere ap-
precis ton 10 relatives friends and neighb6rs
for their Kindness and thoughtfGlness' their
many beautiful noraI tributes and messages
OF sympathy sent st the death OF my beioyeu
husband. MARIAN r.. WuIIoRD. iS'