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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-05
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Salary Commission Is Considering
Important Changes.
POSTAL EMPLOYEES GET TOO LITTLE

Z.
iitions Before The National Fedora
tion OF Postal EmpIoyes--Represen-
tative From Louisiana Cautions
Against Strike.
Drastic changes in the civil service
system to benefit federal civilian en-
ployes ars under consideration by the
federal salary classification commits
sion. Edward Heating, secretary of the
commission, and former representative
from Colorado, told the convention OF
the National Federation of Postal EN-.
ployes assembled in Washington last
Monday.
Women who do the same work as
men should receive the same pay as
men," Mr.. Heating said. I'VE believe
in a system of promotion which will
lead from the lowest end OF the ladder
to the highest.
I'VE are also convinced that civil
service employees should not be placed
at the mercy fany bureaucratic ty-
rant. no matter what his position
might be. The civilian employe is en-
titled to a fair hearing before an i'm
partial court if he has grievance"
Warns Against Striking:
Representative O'Conner, Of Louis
lana, warned the postal employees
against striking unless it is last re-
sort and that the way to win rccos-
milton is by the power Of the fedora
ton at the polls.
II am a democrat" Representative
O'Conner continued. "Rut If the dem
ocratic party should manifest hostil-
ity toward you and your cause. l say
beat the party from the head down"
Representative Nolan, of California,
speaking of the high cost Of living,
said that "if tho president can't do
the things he promised to do in re-
ductfsn of the cost of living then the
government, as an employer, must
bring up the wages to meet the cost
Of living"
Demands Are Outlined.
Representative Madden, Of Illinois,
champion VI Tic TSSOiuiph W iiiSi Set'S
the pay OF, postal employees $3.50 a
year, told the delegates that ''it was
the best that we could get. at the
a-esent. He said .he knew The, ! bill
'ewopla pass, rongrces but did not know
what actiolf thS pres fent would take
TpsR thss lhessufe come u folss .1fIs Isa
a !, "
Service betterments sought by the
organization as outliped by Thomas
F. Flasherty, secretary treasurer, in
ciude higher standard, a punitive
rate of time and half for work in
excess of eight hours, double time for
Sunday and holiday work, unnece>-
sary night work eliminated, Saturday
half holidays, thirty days sick leave
annually with full pay and indefinite
sick leave on half pay, longer vaca-
tions, retirement of aged postal worn.
ers creation of court of appeal for
employees and recognition Of the post
!, al organizations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
Al Shubert Is Hopeful Of
 Beating Eggers Tomorrow
New Bedford Boy Has Long ecord in Ring But Realizes New York Opponent Is ard Hitter and Dangerous
 At All Times.

Critics down Boston way are un- animous in awarding the feather weight championship of New England to Bear Cat Al Shubert and at the same time insist that he is the most rentless fighter developed since the days of Terry McGovern.
 From the tap of the first bell until the last one sounds the little New Bedford battIer is always coming. He bOres in taking the best the other fellow can send and shoots them back at about a two for one ration. It has to be a strong, tough willing battler who will stand toe to toe with Shu- bert. GEgers who has met him be- fore Is one of these men.
 Shubert has a fine list of victories he can point to. He beat Frankie Burns of Jersey City to the queens taste right in the Casino, two seasons ago. He has beaten Frankie Britt, the New England lightweight cham pion, Pal Moore. the Memphis ban tam, Pete Hermann twice, Dick Loadman twice, Battling Reddy three times, Kid Wolfe four times, Young
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
SHAMROCK TO BELAUNCHED
 IN NY. TODAY

New York, Nov. 12-There's the boat that will do the trfck,'' said Sir Thomas Lipton, his eyes glistening as the canvas was pulled off the sailing yacht Shamrock ", yesterday after noon for the first time In public In five years.
 The boat is in the ship yard Of James Shewan & Sons, at the foot of Twenty-seventh street, Brooklyn, where, 1t was taken five years ago just after being lowed here from Bermuda, as challenger for the America cup. The race was post poned indefinitely owing to the war.
 The Shamrock w. was to have been launched yesterday, but owing to the low tide, 1t was decided to wait un- til between 8 and o'clock this morn ing.
 "I believe" continued Sir Thomas honestly, in my heart, that Ameri- cans will be glad if I win. I don't want to win unless I have the best boat. I have tried for more than 20 years, but now I think I will be suc- cessful. If I win, Americans may come over to us and recapture the cup.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
BODIES OF TWO
 BOYS FOUND IN
 DRIFTING BOAT

Atlantic City, Nov. 12. The bodies of John Ledbetter and Ray mond Iszard, sixteen-yearold stu dents of Winchester Academy, at Longport, missing since Friday morn ing when they went out after ducks in row boat, were found Monday three miles off Cape May. Exposed to the cold and drenched by the com ters in the open boat, without food for water for two days, the boys died from exhaustion some time Monday, according to Coroner Fox, of Cape May. who took the bodies in charge after they had been lowed ashore by James Fitch, a fisherman.
 Manager Arthur H. Cremona of the Ambassador Hotel, where Mrs. Ger trude Ledbetter, mother of one Of the boys, is registered went to Cape May in an automobile last night and took the bodies to the parents. MT. and Mrs. c. J. Iszard, of Germantown, took the body of their son back to PhiIAA>1Ah4~, yoaan~ LAdhatfar will
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
PETE HARTLEY CLAIMS
 LONG RECORD IN RING

Manager Leo P. Flynn sends the following about Pete Hartley, who is to box Benny Valger in New Haven on Friday:
 Enclosed please find the record of Pete Hartley 'The New Durable Dane" who is to meet, Benny Valger The French Flash who has been posing as, a featherweight, and chal- leng1ng JohnnysKilbane for the feath- erweight title. Valger is a full fledged lightweight, and the last time he boxed in Bridgeport, Conn.,, with Harry Carlson, he weighed 134 1-2 pounds, so when the is agreeing to meet Hartley at the lightweight limit, he is conceding nothing in the way of weight. Hartley has boxed to more referees decisions in the past year than any lightweight boxing.
 He has not lost one decision, since he came out of the navy, beating Phil Bloom twice, Arlos Tanning, Pal Moran, Frankie Conifrey, Young Harry Carlson, knocking him down three times for the count. Terry Brooks Erne, George Chaney. Tony Zill, Jack Ward, and knocked out Red Dolan of New Orleans, Frankie Russell of New Orleans, Young Leroy of New Orleans, Chick Brown of New Haven, Conn, and beat Harvey Thorpe, Mel Coogan, Louis Begash, and many others.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
STEVENS TEAM
 ONLY YUNBEATEN
 EASTERN OUTFIT

New York, Nov. 12. - With the football campaign, sweeping to a gor- geous climax, only one Eastern team shows an unbroken string of vic tories. Harvard, Dartmouth and Col gate have not been beaten, but each has played a tie game.
 Stevens alone has been returned a winner in every contest played-an enviabIe distinction in these days of upsets when the best fall from high estate. Furthermore only two points have been scored against the little Hoboken eleven. These came from 2 touchback registered by Rhode Island. Not a team in the East can show slate unsulIied by the opposi- ton, but Stevens comes the nearest to this honor, which was quite com- mon in the old days.
 Working along unassuningly in it's early games, Stevens defeated Haver- ford, Connecticut Aggies, Rhode Isl and and Rensselaer,, and then bIos- somed out with a decisive victory over Fred Dawsons Columbia outfit. Not a very imposing schedule, to be sure, but sufficient to bring forth the Hoboken eleven as the leader in it's own class, while the big teams have been having all sorts of trouble establishing any pronounced suprem- acy over rivals of equal skill. Stevens has two games to play, one with New York University and the other with Worcester Poly. It will probably win both battles and complete the season without a reverse. This will be a goal well worth fighting for.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
RIBbONS FIRST
 IN LEAGUE BY
 DEFEATING NY.

As a result of their victory over the New York Treat 'Em Roughs' last night, the Blue Ribbons are tied for first place in the Interstate basketball league. Schwab, White and Reich Colonial hall which ended with the score 31 to 20 in favor of the Ribbons.
 Because of the scrappy play shown by both teams the contest was exCit- ing, even though the Ribbons had big lead at the finish. There was 8 crowd of over 1000 on hand and much applause was showered on S-chwab for his brilliant work. The Ribbon for ward is a great speed merchant who has already made himself a favorite with the fans. Eddie White, just dis charged from the army, rejoined the Ribbons and shot four goals. Reich Ribbons.
 Sergt- Guy Empey, the war hero who Is managing the New York team, used Frank Frisch, the New York Giant infilder, in place of Chief Null Ter The veteran recently injured his spine and may not be able to play again this season Next Tuesday either the Jersey City or Ansonia five will play here.
 The lineup last night, Ribbons: Reich and Schwab, forwards; Malone, center; Dehnert and White, guards; Treat Elm Rough: Beckman and F1risch, forwards; Leonard, center; E'yfe and Clinton, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
URGE HIGH COURT TO ACT QUICKLY
 ON PROHIBITION

Washington, Nov. 12. - Early action on the liquor cases brought to the Supreme Court to test the valid ity of Prohibition laws is looked for. The Department of Justice would like to have opinions on the 2:75 per cent proposition and the constitutionality of the Wartime Prohibition Act.
 Solicitor King, representing the At torney-General, asked the court to- day to advance for hearing the ap- peal brought by the Government in the case of Edward Hamilton, Inter nal Revenue Collector, of Kentucky, against the Kentucky Distillers and Warehouse Company, in which the Kentucky court held that the seizure of whiskey owned by the distil1ers was in violation of the Constitution
 In asking the court to advance the case, MT. King said that unless an early decision of this case could be reached there was danger of variant decisions Creating great confusion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
YALE LIKELY TO
 CLEAN UP BOTHsE' g ANCIENT RIVALS

New York, Nov 12-In spite of a thrilling game at Princeton which de- lighted spectators, experts seem to have detected a lot of bad football Opinion is growing that Yale, if it has any strength at all, will wallop both the Tigers and the Crimson
 Folks are not quite sure what Al Sharpe is hiding up his sleeve at New Haven. The utmost that Princeton and Harvard can offer in the way Of football ability has been brought under observation and the critics are not greatly impressed.
 Certainly Colgate in the nlid-season form shown at Tigertown had a polish which neither the Crimson nor the Orange and Black boasts at l much later stage of development. By and large, the campaign is shaping up for the usual hectic finish
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
WILDE THINKS
 Of GOING IN VAUDEVILLE NOW

New York, Nov. 12-Jimmy Wilde, the sensational little English fly weight, spent a busy day yesterday journeying about the city on trips in which business and pleasure were combined. The little Britton was Jagged out last night when he finally gained the shelter of his hotel. Even then, however, Wi1de's secIusion was interrupted by the frequent ringing of the telephone bell and the well wishes from hordes of admirers. The visit ing boxer declared he had not re- ceived any offers for bouts, but that he had begun other business negotia- tions. It is understood the little Briton is being sought as a likely at traction by many vaudeville manag- CTS.
 Wilde was bewildered with his ac- tivities of his first complete day in New York. Arising early, the visitor began on a lengthy program which kept him on the jump until evening" His experiences were novel and inter esting. Wilde said last night at the Imperial, but he showed unmistakabIe signs of being tired.
 The British boxer was impressed with the great crowd which turned out for the bouts at The Arena Mon SLcS 1l1SI1L anu was pItdSeu "1ln tile tremendous reception which greeted him when he was introduced by the veteran announcer, Joe Humphries Asked his impression of Benny Leon ards form, Wilde declared the light weight champion a wonderful box CT, fast, clever, and with remarkable hitting powers. The British fly weight gave it as his opinion that Leonard could dispose of Soldier Bartfeld with a few punches, if the lightweight felt so inclined. Wilde said he formed this opinion from the dazzling speed Leonard flashed when he went after Bartfeld in aggressive f1urries.
 Wilde did not hesitate to declare Leonard the superior of any boxer of his weight in England, but expressed the belief that Johnny Basham, Brit ish welterweight champion could give Leonard an interesting tussle if a match could be arranged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
HERMANN READY
 ID RESIGN AS
 HEAD OF COMM.

New York, Nov. 12-August Herr mann, president of the champion Cincinnati Reds. is ready to resign as chairman of the National Baseball Commission as soon as his successor is named. Also, he is anxious to bring about an understanding be- tween the warning factions of the American Legion, viz: - Ban John son, president, and the Board of Di- rectors, which is controlled by Messrs. Ruppert, Comisky and Fra zee.
 Herman is here for a special meeting of the National Commission and he lost no time in letting his feelings be known. It had been in- tended to hold the special meeting yesterday, but Johnson phoned from Chicago that a bad foot would keep him indoors a day or so, and now it looks as thou~h the session will be postponed until tomorrow or Friday.
 ''I am going to stay here until the meeting is held and we can dispose of pressing business said MT. Hermann at the Waldorf yesterday. The busi- ness will probably be the awarding of the money they won for finishing third in the American League race to the New York Yankees, which award has been held up by the pro test of Frank Navin of the Detroit Tigers. And then, beyond that, Mr. Hermann wants to see peace in the American circuit. He is alarmed at the third league talk that has been going around, and the rumors of a baseball war.
 There's no money in third leagues" said he. Read over the testimony in the Federal League suits and see what was spent Baseball must be kept from any more mistakes like that"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12

Clancy, Johnny Murray. Eddie Cam pi, Jack Sharkey, twice and hosts of others.
 It has been ten days since the New Bedford boy engaged in a ring battle and he should come in as fresh as a daisy, on Thursday night.
 In Eggers, the New Bedford boy will be meeting one of the toughest opponents who could be selected for him. Eggers believes in mixing things all the time and as the bout will be To a referees decision the fans will undoubtedly see some lively sport.
 The semi-final between Frankie Wilson of this city and Jimmy Kane of New York, which is booked for ten rounds, should also prove a hummer. There will be an eight round affair between Jeff Began of this city and Young Angelo of Stam- ford and a good preliminary. Judg- ing by the demand already shown for tickets the Casino will be crowded to capacity when the bell rings tomor- row night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
TRUEX RETURNS TO MANHATTAN ISLE
 FOR COMIC CATERS

Ernest Truex, the film funster who makes his debut in two reel comedies the latter part of this month, has re- turned to Manhattan Isle from the Windy City where he staged the fourth rib-tickler of his new Para mount series.
 After Ernest spends a few happy days in the bosom of his family at the Truex estate in Great Neck, Long Island, he will again step into his screen character of Ernie Biggs' and cut comic capers before the mo- ton picture camera.
 The story for his fifth film has not been decided upon, but that should worry Ernest-not. Amedee J. Van Beuren, president of the AyVeeBee Corporation, has bought several corking good stories for his little star to twinkle in, so that all the funster has to do is choose one from "out of a claar sl<x''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
MURPHY WILL
 PLAY AGAINST PRINCETONTEAM

New Haven, Nov. 12-Thorne Mur- phy donned a uniform yesterday. Al though he did not take active part in the practice and Iimped decidedly, ir was evident from his appearance that should Yale be in dire straits for field goal next Saturday, Mikes son will be able 10 go in. He would be rushed out of the game immediately after the boot, of course
 Lay looks like the selection for this position Saturday, with Howard Campbell probably first substitute Mac Aidrich was shifted to right half and for a time replaced Lay on the kick off. Following Lays touch down Kenpton contributed his feature act by running the ball eighty yards for a touchdown. Yea, verify, Prince ton should keep eleven pairs of eyes on this low running Eli general
 A long signal drill started things going yesterday. It lasted forty-fve minutes and presented a varsity line up which undoubtedly will start against Princeton. It follows: Rein hardt, left end; Dickins, left tackle; Gait, left guard; Callahan, centre; Acosta, right guard; Walker, right tackle; Allen, right end; Kempton, quarterback; Neville. left halfback; Lay. right halfback; French, full back
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
g.: Sporting Gossip From Many Fields :-:
WILLIAMS ID SHAREHOLDERS
 IN BIG GAME

New Haven, Nov. 12-Both the Williams and the Steam Rollers have posted forfeits of $500 each to bind the game arranged for next Sunday in Providence. The forfeit money covers an agreement to have the Will Hams appear in Providence next Sunday and the Rollers in this city Dec. 14. Without doubt, this series will eclipse all others for interest.
 The local team will play their reg ular lineup, every man on the squad being a New Haven boy. The Steam Rollers have defeated every team of note in Massa chusetts and Rhode Isl and, and the Providence team has a wonderful aggregation molded to- gether. Manager Coppen is conf dent that his team Is far superior to the local eleven, but that remains to be seen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
Boxing Commission Plans
 To Stage Amateur Bouts
Belts yVill Be Offered For Various Championships Youngsters Will Take art in Big Tournament to
 Be Held SOOn

The Bridgeport Boxing commission mas a wider scope of endeavOr in mind than the mere regulation of the professional boxing exhibitions that are held in Bridgeport. It means to do constructive work among the amateurs as well as corrective and supervisory work among the profes- sionals. And with this purpose in view the commission is planning to develop the amateur talent in Bridge port and give the young fellows, who take an interest in boxing, the op- portunity to compete in the various classes and thereby assist them to de- velop the best there is in them in the art of boxing.
 There are hundreds of young men in Bridgeport who are natural born boxers. All they need is the chance to develop and at present there is little or no opportunity offered these boys To day if a young man becomes a promising boxer 1t is largely by chance and many of them never have the opportunity of showing what is in them. Champions in boxing come from the most obscure corners and usually are obliged to undergo many uncalled for and unnecessary hard knocks while battling their way to recognition.
 In every one of the numerous clubs in Bridgeport there are likely young fellows who have a strong liking for boxing. The boxing commission in tends to help these young fellows along and encourage them in their efforts to become proficient boxers. And it is not impossible at all that we may be able to develop a real cham pion in Bridgeport from among the hundreds of healthy, red blooded young Americans who are growing into manhood.
 In this endeavor the boxing com mission is pleased to state that it has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-12
BABE RUTH IS
 SWATTINCHARD
 GAMES ON COAST

New York, Nov 12-"Babe" Ruth, famous slugger of the Boston Red ISox, is adding more to his laurels far out on the Pacific Coast, where he has been engaged to perform in the so-called Winter League, which, in the lineup of the clubs, includes sev- eral other big league diamond stars among them being Buck Weaver, third sacker of the beaten Chicago White Sox; Jimmy Austin of the Browns, and Manager "Gavvy' Ora vath of the PhilIies. The fans of that sunny cline, getting their first glimpse of the champion distance clout- CT, are thronging to the ball parks to watch him swing his wicked mace which spelled the doom of many American League pitchers during the past season. And true to form. Babe" is rewarding them with a dis play of his noted prowess.
 Ruth is guarding first base as well as taking his turn on the mound for the team known as Buck Viewers All-Stars, and last Saturday, opposing the team managed by Wade Killifer, brother of Bill Kllifer of the Cubs, and former wearer of the Cincinnati uniform He came through with his first circuit smash since he hit the coast.
 The Los Angeles field, known as Washington Park, was the scene of the clout, and it was made in the sixth inning with two men resting on the sacks Incidentally it won the game for Weaver's outfit, 4 to 3, and as it seldom fails to happen with Ruth's homers, the drive established a new home run record, 1t being by far the longest hit ever made on the home of the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League team.
 Bill Piercey, property of the New York Yankees, twirled for the beaten team, while Sam Ross, who was given a trial by the Giants last spring, served them up for Viewers team. Ruth faced the pitcher only three times, striking out the first time up, walking the second and then making his favorite clout. His last attempt was a fly a mile high, which Killifer captured in center.
 a According to reports, Ruth is pull ing $500 a game, and it is believed that he will profit to the extent of S2O0O0 for his sojourn on the Coast. be buried in the Pleasantville Gene tery, five miles from this city.
 The bodies were recovered while seaplanes from the Cape May station, commanded by Ensigns Morrow and Jackson, were securing the seas be- tween here and Cape May, and third plane, piloted by Earl L. Owing ton, president of the local Curtiss company, was searching the bays and inlets of the inside waters for S ne trace of the boys.