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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-02
Second Ratte in Two Weeks


This ia the second naval engage.
ment within two weeks between
British and Russian sea forces.
The first occurred on May Is in
the Gulf of Finland, close to the
scene Of Saturdays battle In this
fight the Bolshevik fleet also VS.
forced TO flee to kronstadt, the Rus
sian naval base
Both Of these naval battles are
part OF the campaign against Petro.
grad In both instances the Russian
Hoets have left Eroustadt for the
purpose of shellne the Esthouan
forces which are approaching Petro.
grad from the south
The Esthonians were reported to
have reached Gatchma. about thirty
miles below the Russian capital.
Kronstadt Vital Fort.
Ilronsadt to which The Russian
fleet retired, is only twenty miles
west of Petrograd, at the southeast
end d the long, fiat island Of Katliu.
in the Bay Of Kronstadt, which
forms the eastern extremity Of the
Gulf Of Finland
It IS the principal fortress and slili-
tary port Of Russia, and with its de-
fenses taken the way would be open
from the sea to the capital.
All approaches to the town are
barred by forts and batteries of the
strongest description.
Kronstadt has a large number Of
establishments and institutions Of
every kind connected with the naval
service including an arsenal, bar
racks, large shipyards and repairing
docks, school OF marine engineering
etc,
The town was funded by Peter
the Great and the earliest fortitica.
tions placed in 1710, The population
is about $3.50
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-02
MRS. MAY
Could NOT
WORK
Made Well and Strong by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Columbia, Pa.-"I was very weak
and run down and had dragging down
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-02

Joliet.-John Ryan, rs. pioneer mec-
chant and civic leader Is dead here
He was wcll known in the business
life Of this section Of Illinois lie
was born in Ireland and came to this
country in 1862
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-02

DEMONSTRATING guilty to the muir
der Of Emil Lett pawnbroker, Deteo-
tive Robert Bumster and Frank
Vacha, Cleveland actor, and F. E.
Landlord, We're sentenced to a lie
term in the Illinois penitentiary.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-02
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.

Springfield Thomas Heron oh
jeCtcd to his wife fondling him with
a poker as he slept He has fled sui
tor divorce, alleging, among o.he,
things, his wife tore off q shirt from
his back because she didn't like the
color and that she took all his moueg
on pay day and beat him if it was
short.
PEORIA Federal authorities broke
into the home Of Assistant t'nitei
States Attorney John Dousherty here
and found q trunk containing S6,e0A
worth Of morphine. He charges it is q
frame up to get his job,
Jacksonyille-The new postmaster
here lost a roll of 5000 Scent STAMPS
and loo lo-cent stamps. 4 boy found
them the next day
East St. Louis Pleading guilty to
buying negro votes. Charles O Paticr.
Wholesale merchant of Cairo. was
fined $1,000 in federal court here. il
was charged he paid a dollar a piece
for the votes in the Illinois senatorial
election last November.
Evening journal., 1919-07-25
Will DEMPSEY PUT
HIS TITLE ON ICE?
New King Prefers to Fight.
But Kearns Wants
Easy Money
THIS PLAN MADE
WILLARD UNPOPULAR

Jack Johnson was a great tighter and
he won the title OF heavyweight king
by the most honorable methods. tie
held The title a long time aud might
have held Il even longer had he be-
hayed himself His misbehayior got
him In bad with the boxing fans Of
America, who sought and prayed FOR a
white man who would knock him on
his pedestal and restore the honors 20
the white race.
Many were called but only one was
chosen. That one was Jess Willard lie
did the trick. and 10 stood TO reason
that he would be the idol OF The Ameri-
can race for. many years 20 come. 10
was his opportunity-an opportunity
greater than any other American tighter
ever heard knocking on his door
Did he open the door and let oppor-
tunity i'm? lie did not lie remained
In a she'll. Four years elapsed from
The time he won the title until he lost
it once IN that time he fought ten
rounds. lie spent the rest Of his time
IN a circus Tie refused TO consider any
heavyweights worthy Of a match. The
boxing fans soured on him and many
OF them wanted him whipped.
Then came young Jack Dempsey and
the Fan majority turned 10 him as the
one who would overthrow Willard and
put the title IN the hands Of a man
who would fight.
We'll, Willard was overthrown and J.
Dempsey has the title. What's ne going
Evening journal., 1919-07-25
to do with tY

10 do with ~
Right now 10 looks very much rs II
Jack kearns and Jack Dempsey were
going 10 use that title as Willard used
his. 10 looks as II Kearns and Dempsey
were going 10 crawl into shell, shut
ting out the sporting public and rely
on The stage, movies or circus 10 bring
them In a fortune.
Perhaps IL Is a little early 10 pass
Judgment on Jack Dempsey. but from
The many statements issued by his
manager 10 appears that % is the intent
and purpose OF the Two Jacks 10 stay
away from The ring while the pickIngs
are so good elsewhere.
II is reported that European pro-
moters offered 100000 or si23,O0O 90
Dempsey 90 meet the winner OF the
Carpenter Beckett mill, September ..
10 Is reported that Mrs. Snowy Baker.
wife OF the famous Australian pro-
moter. saw Dempsey In Los Angeles
and offered him 100000 10 come there.
wanted him for a match
with Harry Greb. pocatelo (ldah0l
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

sportsmcn have been trying TO talk
business with him.
There are heavies and light heavies
seeking a match. Some OF them are
fair material Some of them have bet
ter records than Willard had when he
stepped into the ring with Johnson at
Havana.
Jack kearns, manager OF the cham
pion, Is reported 10 have said 10
friend I'm Los Angeles
Prom now on we VIII devote an our
time TO the show business where we
can get the biggest money ever Of
fered a boxer
llo said Jack is ready 10 meet any
and an legitimate challengcrs but
right now there Is no one who can hold
a candle 10 Dempsey"
Maybe he's right. But some Of them
have fair records and II The boxing fans
want TO see Dempsey nght and can
scrape up an opponent and sufficient
money his place is In the ring and not
on the stage. in front OF a moving pic
ture camera or In The sawdust ring
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

Cock lighting formerly was the ma
nonal sports OF the Philippines No
more. The Filipinos. under the guard
ianship Of the United States, are too
well civilized for that. Baseball, box
ing, track and field sports. basketball
yolley ball, tennis trap shooting and
handball are on the daily program. The
Filipinos copied after the Americans
who settled there after the war be-
tween Spain and this country
w. A. LaMountain. Of Manila, who
came an the way from the islands 20
see Jack Dempsey polish of Jess VIII
lard las per his wishes says Ameri-
can sports Of all kinds are booming
in The island now and that Americans
there do not get homesick for lack OF
indulgence in their popular amuse-
ments.
when I went back 10 the Philip
pines after / had my discharge from
the Spanish-American volunteers. the
baseball games on Sunday were draw
ing around 800 fans. To-day they draw
3,OO0." said Monte
Cock fights, then the national sport.
changed hands. on one cock fight 40
O00 pesos. or $4,000, was bet. The
cocks wore "gans" four inches long
A Nankye game bird killed 'em OF as
fast as the native roosters were pushed
into the pit Finally the native sports
refused 10 match their birds with the
American cock.
Boxing matches are going big. We
draw 5000 10 10000 at our fights. Many
OF the boxing stars Of Australia visit
Manila and arc matched with Ameri-
cans or native fighters. The native
fighters are good. They're game fel-
lows along with their cleverness.
Il would Ike TO convince some Of
the boxers over here TO make the trip
back to Manila. There will be plenty
Of good matches and good money for
them"
LaMountain said the Judge system
prevailed at Manila boxing shows. one
Of the judges is an army and navy
man selected. The other Is John
Greene, chief OF the secret service. And,
or course, they have a referee.
LaMountain pointd with pride TO the
invasion Of the states by the Philip
pine baseball team. which won IS OF
the al games played.
The far eastern Olympic games were
staged in Manila in May. The Philip
pine athletes won first honors in track
snd field, basketball, swimming. tennis
doubles and baseball. China won In
soccer, the decathlon and the pentath-
Ion. The Japs won the tennis singles
md the Marathon. The next far east
'rn Olympiad will be held in Shanghai
Evening journal., 1919-07-25
Amf Nature Wonderful

play when quarreling with a meal. \
layout Of food is set before EN-, and
they begin 10 punish 70 by setting their
Jaws in high, initiating a hatraok with
their elbows. poking the neck at the
food like a steam shovel. and work
ing the nsts from plate 10 mouth like
a coal conveyor. The sound OF The
meal is half between concrete mixer
and a washing machine. There should
be food traffic cops in restaurants for
those goofs, 10 give EN- tho stop-go
signals, and judges to jug EN- for
reckless eating.
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

citing contests are staged every day.
Boxing shows are held twice a week.
Among the Australian boys now IN the
Islands are Vince Blackburn. bantam
Tommy Ryan and Harry Holmes,
featherweights, and Lou Edwards,
lightweight Dencio Cabanelo and Fran
cisco Flores, native featherwelghis, are
performing nicely. Cowboy Reyes. a
bantam, Is originllly from the states.
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

where Willard left his stamina.
10 Is our flrm opinion the new cham
pion would prefer 20 tight and stay
away from the footllshts. but with
kearns II is a different matter. lie
wants the money.
II Is TO be hoped that the new army
and navy and civilian board OF boxing
control viii make II one OF It's bits or
business 10 force champions to defend
their titles. 10 is 10 be hoped that
Jack Dempsey VIII not have to be
forced back into The ring. But when
they become champions they change.
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

In 1921
The Chinese athletes were coached
by Or. Arthur Shoemaker and DR. J. c.
McCraken. Shoemaker got his training
at the University Of Missouri Medical
School and Springfield Training School.
McCraken is an old athletic star at
Pennsylvania.
Manila has a factory baseball league
and a city system Of Fairgrounds Ex-
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

Feeding time at the zoo has lost its
punch, now That folks eat more in
public chow shops. With a certain
species OF wild restaurant wolf you
can see and hear more exciting grub
technique than the Gagged animals dis
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

Frisco sports are Indian Civ
,rs. They named a street after
less Willard and now they want
o change it to Dempsey.
Evening journal., 1919-07-25

The baseball situation in Cm-
cinnati is Red-hot. You can't
blame 'em. They've been 20
years getting hep UP.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
May 29, A. D, 191

Estate of Michael c. Gallagher, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 Upon the application of the admin istrator of said estate, praying that commissioners be appointed. as the estate is represented to be insolvent, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Bridgeport, in said district, on the 3rd day of June, A. D. 1919, at 10:3O o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said distrct, on of before the 31st day of May, 1919, and return make to this court.
 PAUL l.. MILLER, a Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
WALNUT BEACH

The grand opening of Walnut Beach took place yesterday and the ideal weather brought to the shore one of the largest crowds ever seen here.
 The many new amusement devices were we'll patronized and bathing was Indulged in by many, who reported the water to be fine and warm for this time of the year.
 The owners of the numerous stands and concessions report the business to be the best they have ever enjoyed on Memorial Day.
 Sergeant Charles C.. Fowler, in charge of the Milford police, reported that the crowds were very orderly and there were no arrests.
 The prevailing style of bathing suits were well represented in the varied assortment found on the sand yesterday and attracted much atten- ton as the censors have not as yet put the ban on calf skin stockings, soubrette skirts or one-piece bathing suits.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
"CAILINGS IN LIFE"
 MIR GEORGES SUBJECT.

"Callings in Life" will be the sub ject of the morning sermon of Rev. Edward A. George, at the United Church tomorrow. The graduating class of the Connecticut Froebel Nor nal School will be the guests of the church at this service There are many insistent calls which come to every man. There are the calls of physical need like the call of hunger of thirst, of exhaustion. There is the call of the wild. the instinct of re- version to the primitive. There are mental calls summoning the youth of the nations to long courses of study in schools and colleges. There are spiritual calls, the still voice of conscience, aspirations which cannot be silenced. There is a call to a vo- cation. The ministry in a peculiar sense has been considered as a call ing, but it is a mistake to consider it as tho only vocation under heavenly control. Every honest business in life to which man is summoned by the sense of his own fitness and the pub lie need is calling as much as the ministry of the gospel. The important thing is to discriminate between all the calls which come to Us and give the right Of way to the highest. Some spend their lives on the phys ical plane. The great thing in life Is to hear the high calling of God and to respond to it above all else.
 The Sunday School session follows the morning service. At a five o'clock vesper service, the Sacrament of the Holy Communion will be celebrated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
NEWS OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES

St. Patrick's church, North avenue and Thompson street, Rev. Father Lynch. pastor. Masses. Sunday at 6. '. s. 9, 10 and Il.
 St. Peters, 521 Howard avenue, Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses at 7:30, S:3o and 10:3o a. m
 Holy Cross Croathian, 450 Pine street Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Co., lob. Masses. Sunday, at 9:3O and 10:30 o'clock.
 Sts. Cyril and Methodius. orner Crescent avenue and Church street. Pastor. Rev. Gaspar J. Pannick Masses, Sunday, 9:3o and 1o:3O o'clock.
 Polish National church, 45 Califor- mia street. Pastor. Rev. w. Blazou- ski. Masses, Sunday, 9:30 and 10:30 o'clock.
 St. Thomas church, (Fairf1eld), Rev. Father Blake, pastor. Masses at ', S:15 and 1o:3o. Children's mass, S:15, with Sunday school immediately following.
 St. James (Stratford), Rev. Father OConnor, pastor. Masses 7:30, S:3O, 10:3O. ! Benediction after 1O:2O ser vice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

since then we have met to commemo- rate their deeds and to rejoice in our citizen ship. Today we devote our thoughts to patriotism and devotion of those whose ranks are rapidly thinning and to the fresh valor and splendid accomplishments of the boys of 1917 to 1919.
 ''In this last conflict, which was one between autocracy and the prin- ciple that all government derives it's just powers from the consent of the governed, there has been secured to us for all time government of the people, for the people and by the people.
 All True Americans.
 This tablet which we unveil today will bear the names of those from our city who laid their lives upon the altar of our country that we might continue to have the right of life, lib- erty and the pursuit of happiness. They and the millions of their com rades no matter from what cline or whence they came are true Ameri- cans. In paying tribute to them we are honoring ourselves. But the ded- icatfon of this tablet will not fulfill its full mission unless 1t awakens in our hearrs a stronger love for and a. higher appreciation of our American principles, institutions and traditions.
 Let us dedicate our selves anew with a quickened spirit to our coun- try and labor to the end that we may have greater national unity, higher ideals, and that the memory of those who have preserved our country may not perish, but through our efforts be embellished and cher ished in it's true light until it shall be no more."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
HEROES OF THREE WARS MARCH
 IN MEMORIAL DAY PROCESSION

Another Memorial Day has passed. As before the veterans of three wars have marched through the streets of Bridgeport to Seaside Park where they paid solemn tribute to their fallen comrades. Again long lines of citi- gems have doffed their hats as the bat tle-scarred flags of Gettysburg and San Juan Hill passed by. But yester- day was added to all this another con- fingent Of men who paid tribute, an- other doffing of hats as battle scared flags passed in review. and another cheer for surviving warriors of a con- nict fin which Americans laid down their lives.
 It was the second time in American history since the inauguration of Me- morial Day ceremonies that the Amer ican public has been called upon to pay their respects to a new dead. For si1e ty side with tte etc ans of two pr raviOur wars, m1rching in honor of their comrades on the field, walked the veterans of the greatest conflict the world has ever knoWn,-those of the recently ended tragedy. many of whom were but few short months ago. waist deep in the mud of France or Flanders, or weari1y walking guard on the enemys own ground-the Rhine.
 The eyes of the aged veterans of the / Civil war gieamed with pleasure as they admitted to their ranks the new heroes. Tn some, were a trace of tears. for only a few short months ago. stalwart grandsons had left for a far-ofr land to defend that union they had so firmly established over 50 years previous. Some had never re- turned. and some were in line. with them yesterday. These veterans of bysone days knew what the young warriors of 1918 had gone through. Respect shons on their faces and many an old vet cornsrsd a young doughboy to learn what he could of mustard gas, flame projsctora, subma- r1nss. airplanes and otAsg new dsath- dsaling dsysee&te tell Ais young com-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
ST. THOMAS CHURCH
 E'AIRFTELD, TO GIVE BENEFIT.

Next week. June and 3, at the parish hall, under the auspices of the Children of Mary and for the benefit of the parochial school fund, St. Thomas parish, Fairfield, will en- certain. After much preliminary ar rangement an entertainment and gen. eral evening of enjoyment is guar anteed those who attend the benefit.
 Rev. Father Blake, pastor of St. Thomas church, is jealous in his work for Fairfield's new parochial school, and is untiring in his efforts to provide the children of his parish with the means of gaining an ednca- tion. A large attendance is assured on the evenings of June End and 3rd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

days when the flash of sabre, a froth- ing horse and the open fields, meant victory to the stronger man.
 SpanishAmerican war veterans, in their natty uniforms were again in me, and they, too, admitted their newborn comrades with a will Some or them were in the same unit with these new comradee-those who had again taken up the gun in behalf of their old hag-and few marched side by side with their sons-who had long heard of the gIories of the Cuban campaign from the lips of their parent, and had themselves gone forth to face the fire of the Hun in France.
 The parade and ceremonies were a success. The weather was ideal and the procession started on time. Major Frederick J. Adams, senior officer of the World War Veterans as grand marshal. led with Major Fred J. Breckbill. senior officer of the Span ish-American war veterans as his chief of staff. The leading unit in the parade was the Fourth Regiment, c. S. G., Col. Clifford B. Wilson and staff, and the c. A. R. formed the second division.
 Ine overseas olVlslOn was cheereo to the echo by the thousands who lined the streets as were other units in the parade. Colonel Timothy J. Murphy, commanding the Hfbernian Rifles, came in for many rounds of applause.
 At Seaside park, the civil war vet erans deposited their flowers at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors monument while the Fourth Infantry band played a dirge,
 Unveiling the bronze tablet at the monument, erected for those who have fallen in the World War. Mayor Wilson said;
 Through the heroism and sacri- fees of the boys of 1861 to 1865. . union of states, ono and inssparab1e. now and forayer, has been .siven m One the S0th of May in seach year
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
"IIGHTIN' AT PARK ST.

Sunday evening at Park Street Congregational church, corner of Barnum avenue and Park street. Bridgeport people will have an op- portunity to see the new play. 'Lightnin' by Winche1l Smith and Frank Bacon, presented in picture and story just as Bacon plays 1t.
 Lightnin' ' Is said to be the great est character portrayal since Joseph Jefferson made Rip Van Wrinkle fa- nous. It shows the victory over temptation in the later years of an old man. good at heart, but once weak before the temptation of drink.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
SERVICE FLAG TO
 BE DEMOBHIZED

Rev. William Wallace Rose, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, Fair field avenue above Broad street, will conduct a memorial service tomorrow morning at 10:45.
 The service flag of the church will be demobilized as far as possible. More than half of the young men of the Church of the Redeemer are still abroad in the regular army or in the navy. The stars of those who have been discharged will be removed.
 Miss Northrop, organist, is prepar- ing a special service of music for the new choir of this church which is proving its worth. Among the num- bers will be the new arrangement to the words "In Flanders Fields" by Colonel MacRae.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
PeuuOnnOck Yacht
 Club Opens Season

The Pequonnock Yacht club went formally into commission yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, when the bu- gIes were blown and the national em- blem raised. At noon the club col ors were hoisted to the staff. In the morning rowing races were provided. William, Reaney won the first contest and A G. Miller captured the con- solation prize. Harry Kennedy won the second race. In the evening there was an entertainment and dancing in the club house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
Rev. J. B. Nihill's
 3Oth Anniversary

Rev. James B. NihilI the per manent rector of St. Augustine's church observed the 30th anniversary of his coming to Bridgeport last Sun day. For the past five years he has been pastor of St. Augustines and for 25 years before that he was pastor of St. Patrick's.
 Father NihiIl was ordained 37 years ago at the Cathedral, Montreal and for two years was assistant at St Mary's, Derby, and for four years was at St. Peters, Danbury.