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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
The Gardeners Company.

The City of London is tremendously
jealous of its institutions and tradi-
tons. Such an attitude is, indeed, in
itself traditional, and so, year by year.
from the lord mayors show to, the
Spittal sermon, each ceremony. small
or great, is duly observed. Thus, the
other day, sin conformity with ancient
usage" the master. the wardens and
the clerk of the Gardeners company
duly waited upon my lord mayor ut
the Mansion house, and presented him
with specimens of flowers, vegetables.
and herbs in remembrance of the long
association of the guild with the City.
And my lord mayor was very gracious,
MS lord mayors. no doubt, have been
for the last 300 years and more, and
the master and the wardens and the
clerk were duly reverent, and duly
courteous, too, as on behalf Of the guild
they presented to "my lord mayors
lady" bouquet Of orchids.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
Rock Dust to Save Miners Lives.

Perhaps the oldest, yet one Of the
most effective, means for preventing
or, at all events, neutrality-suspicious.
tiers in coal mines is the use of rock
dust.
lot Of 1t is placed on boards hung
by chains from the roofs of mine tun-
nels. Obviously in case of an explos-
ion the boards will swing and the dust
will be thrown off,
Following an explosion a roaring
flame. let US say, is coming through
the tunnel. The air is filled with coal
dust Cor possibly with inflammable
gas) to feed it. But IT meets cur
tain Of non-inf1ammable rock dust dds
charged from the board shelves) and
is thereby stopped. Rock dust will
not burn under any provocation. Sus-
pended thickly in the mir, 1t acts like
an asbestos curtain. The flame can.
not get through It
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

when she could glow and gladden. over
like fincry of her own. Mr.. Bruce had
sent word to the county seat of his
find and doubted not that the owner
of the box would sooner or later ap-
pear.
One afternoon all the folks had gone
away from the house except little Will
lis and Wanda. Willis was amusing
himself with Il ribbon-decorated wand
Dale had made for him. Wanda had
given way to Il temptation she could
not resist. She had brought the trous-
Seau outfit down to the sitting room.
where there was large mirror. had
donned the attire and was surveying
herself Mt full length when. unnoticed
by her, Mr.. Dale came into the hall.
"Why, hello, Willis" he hailed. in
his usual genial way. 'An alone? And
working away with the magic wand?
I'm afraid have put lot of nonsense
in that bright little head of yours"
II tapped the chicken coop with 1t
this morning. Wanted Willis, land
four rats ran out. See me! Appcar!
APPEAR" shouted the little NEGRO
mancer, slapping the door with his
wand and repeating the summons he
had heard Dale employ when conjur-
ing material presentations from odd
places. ooh, see-it's fairy!"
AS the door went open there was the
blushing, beautiful Wanda, fairly
caught in the wiles of her folly. Her
loneliness exaggerated, the dainty
vanities Of dress and decoration fairly
electrified Dale.
willis, my boy" he said, with an
emotion that thrilled Wanda, you
have evoked the most beautiful crea-
tion the magic wand ever summoned"
and coming forward, he took Wandn's
hand, drew her to his side and said,
simply, but ardently:
wanda, ! love you"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
War on Yellow Fever.

The International health board
(ROckefeller FOundation) continues
to wage relentless war against yellow
fever in the parts Of the world that
are regarded as the/scedbcds Of this
disease. II Is hoped that by this radi-
cal plan yellow fever may eventually
be altogether eliminated from the
world. An epidemic was reported in
Guatemala in June, 1918. The board
dispatched DR.. Joseph II. White to the
scene, and an energetic campaign was
organized, resulting in freeing Guate-
mala from the disease in few
months. Late in the year corps Of
125 men was put to work destroying
stcgomyia mosquitoes in the city of
Guayaquil. Ecuador, for the purpose
Of Kidding that city Of yellow fever.
Since last November the yellow fever
work Of the international health board
has been directed by General Gorgas,
late surgeon general Of the army.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
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Wagic Wand
BY ALDEN CHAPMAN
copyright. 1918. by the Western News
paper Union.)

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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

The Navy goes ali over the
world-sails the Seven Seas
sqiints at the six continents
that it's business. You stand
to see more odd sights, wonder
full scenery and strange people
than you ever dreamed off
You'll work hard while YOU
work. You'll play hard while you
play. You'll earn and learn"
You'll get, in addition to "shore'
leave, q 30.day straight vaca'
tion--which is more than the
average bank president can
count ON.
You can join for two years.
When you get through youH be
physically and mentally tuned
up" for the rest Of your me:
You'll be ready through and
through for SUCCESS.
There's q Recruiting Station
right near you. If you don't
know where It 10, your Post"
master will be glad to tell YOU
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
Give the world.
the once over

listen, fellows, to some
l. straight talk. Many
a man when he gets
to be 40, misses some
thing. He may have
lots Of money, and a fine
family but
He never "got out and
saw things. After he
gets settled down, it's too
late.
Every man wants to see
the world. No man likea
to stand still all his life.
The best time to TRAVEL
IS when you're young and
ively-right NOW |
Right NOW your Uncle Sam
IS calling, Shove off" He want.
men for his Navy. He's inviting
you'll It's the biggest chance
youH ever get to give the world
the ooce oyegl
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
Knew the Stock.

Thomas-HsS the boss got any
horses for SAFE?
The Groom-No. sir, but reckon
Mr.. Smith has.
Thomas-Why?
The CROMWELL. the gov'nor sold
him q couple last week.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

The more praise man bestows on
himself the wiser he 10 not. ...A--.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

The sunlight of happiness seldom
falls on shady reputation.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24
SOAP Clubs In London,

"Soap Clubs Held Here" Is the no.
tice in q shop window in Soho. On in
quiry found that the clubs were SINH
lar to the hat and feather clubs which
abound in Whitechapel and Bethnal
Green.
f'be money Is pooled together every
week for soap. and there is a draw who
shall have II first. You may be lucky
and get your soap the first week you
join the club, or you may have to wait
three months.
But glance at Soho waiting for
soap suggests that II Is not such ter
rible hardship as 1t appears ut first
sight.-London Chronicle.
Bees are only insects that have any
use for any kind OF combs.
The sunlight Of happiness seldom,
falls on shady reputation.
The more praise a man bestows on
himself the wiser he is not ...A--.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

LUMBER WANTED--If you h Tse
lumber of any kind write me; ;,,o ms.
Sheriff Lumbr Co., Wi'l. Will IN
port, Pa, need anything you haN SS
the timber line. LEM c. HAI'i,f
Renick. w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-24

Bees are only insects that have an,
use for any kind OF combs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

be taxed today. Yesterday approxi- mately 4,00O seats in bleachers and pavilion were vacant The partial suppression of ticket sca1pers by government revenue officers who took IS alleged pasteboard profiteers in downtown hotel Iobbies and around the park also was expected to add the admissions today at Comiskey Park.
 NO announcement from either Manager Gleason of the Sox .or. Moran of the Reds was forthcoming early today as to his pitching selection for today, but it was generally believed that Cicotte would be sent back to face the Reds who drove him from the box in the first game at Cincin- nati, and either Ruether or "Hod" Filler would be the Reds mounds man.
 Cicotte, who said that he was un- nerved by hitting a batsrnan at Gin cinnati, told Manager Gleason he again was ready to start against the National League champions. Show CTS and cooler weather for today was the weather prediction which would bring a change from the three days of unexecelled worlds series weather
 If Manager Moran elects to return his star pitcher-batter Ruether to the mount today, John Collins, a right hand hitter, will displace Memo Lie bold in right field. Collins was sick during the last game at Cincinnati but reports he has recovered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Ted Lewis Sailing For England Where
 He Meets Basham

New York, Oct. 4---Ted Kid" Lewis, the former welterweight cham pion, will leave here shortly to pay a. visit to his former home in England. When he reaches the ecene of his early triumphs he will go into training for a, few bouts that he intends to par ticipate in. When Manager Redmond Barry of Albert Hall, London. was here a few weeks ago he signed Lewis up for a, series of bouts. The most important vii be a 20-rouni battle be- tween Lewis and Johnny Basham, the welterwetght champion of EnE&ad. This will be the first time these two clever welters ever clashed.
 Before he leaves Lewis will try and obtain a match with Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion Lewis;s main reason for challenging Leonard is that the lightweight titIeholder was out recently with an offer to meet Mike O'Dowd, the mfddIeweight champion. On Labor Day Lewis fought Mike O'Dowd in Syracuse and beat the middleweight champion. For this reason he figures he is more in line for a battle with Leonard than O'DoWd.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
EXPECT 35,O0O TO SEE
 FOURTH GAME OF SERIES
Over 4,OOO Vacant Seats At Yesterdays Contest Government Agents Arrest Many Ticket
 Spectators Before Play Started

Chicago, Oct 4-Reassured by a 3 to o victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the third game of the worlds s series, the Chicago White SoN today declared they were ready to back up Eddie Cicotte, their one time battered "ace' with the fighting spirit that brought them the pennant in the American Lea que and even up the series at to 2 The Reds, stung by inc first shut out of the series after two wins on their home field, did not believe they again would encoun- fer sI,ch marvellous pitching as shown tv Kerr. midget hurler of the White sox and asserted their expectations of no+ having a. hard time with the "sbipe,, and knuckle Cicotte would serve ,1p if he should be Manager Ceason's selection, or of any other Sox. twir1ers-
 Chicago in addition to great pitch ing by the dininutfve Kerr got the .sbreaks of the game" and brought the series to 2 to 1. They claimed the Reds won the two games at Gin cinrati only through "breakS' but the visitors ridiculed such claims.
 Having fami1iarized themselves with the breezes and shadows and sun spots of Comiskey Park, Manager Moran's winners of the National League race were confident of bet ter showing today. The crowds that began forming about the park before midnight last night indicated that the 25.0O0 capacity of the enclosure would
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Motorcycle Racing Revived Today At
 Sheepshead Track

New ' York, Oct. 4-After a lapse of nearly three years motorcycle racing was revived at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway this afternoon, when the national cham pionships will be de- cided, with 8 record entry list of champions.
 Sixty riders from all sections of the country and one from far-away Aus tralia will match nerve and skill at the seaside course in the national championships at two, ten. fifty and 100 miles, as well as in the twenty mile stock and twenty-f1ve-nlile side car national championships and two metropolitan title races at ten miles, one of them for side cars.
 Heading the list of competitors is Lieut. Arthur Chapple, the worlds speed king, who is returning to the game to defend his title against the greatest field ever assembled at a championship meet. Chappie will indeed be fortunate to retain posses sion of his crown, for he will con- front no less than fifteen riders who hold championship hOnors.
 The lad who is expected to furnish the hardest contention against Chap pie is Gene Walker, the Southern Streak
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

firm guard blocked him easily. Then for the first time in his life N1cGovern broke ground before a rush and re- sorted the ducking in an endeavor to escape blows. Suddenly in the teeth of a desperate mixup Corbett display ing the coolness for which he was afterward famed as title-holder, slipped his left glove under Terry's chin. Carefully and deliberately tilt ing the champions head back, as photographer would patron. the little Denverite affecting the desired angle, shot a tremendous right to Me Governs chin.
 Terry keeled over and struck the canvas with a thud. He was badly dazed and practically out. The crowd was in an uproar as Terry arising red-faced and glassy-eyed reeIed for ward into the carnage again. Re- cuperating Terry furiousIy rushed the challenger and tanning him against the ropes rained blow after blow without a return.
 Corbett, tired, slipped to mid ring with Terry in wild pursuit Me Govern threw all his power into a right swing destined to end matters. It missed. Corbett pulled himself to- gether and stepping in close ripped a. heavy right hook STuarely on the point of McGovern's chin. It was 3 clean knockout. The championship passed from NIcGovern into Corbett's possession.
 Young Corbett will always be re- membered as a great fighter but not a great champion. Although he con- quered McGovern he was never the peerless lille fighting machine that the Rr0OlS1I-11 Terror was
 Terry could easily whip men that could beat Corbett. who, outside of his victories over McGovern and Hanlon never fought truly great fight. Corbett placed a, true estimate on himself just after he had knocked Terry out the second time in Frisco. Terry. enraged and humiIiated had cornered Corbett in the 1atter's dress ing room. You're not the champion, Corbett. Ths fight was not at the featherweisht limit!''
 Perhaps I'm not" snapped Cor bett. 'tbut just the same I'll always be known as the man who whipped Terry McGovern."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
DICK KERR'S FIRST YEAR
 AS BIG LEAGUE BOxMAN
Little SOuthpaw Who HunabIed Reds Is Native of Texas and Was Rejected By Many Scouts
 Because of Size.

New York, Oct. At hadn't oc- cured to many that Dick Kerr, dim inutive left hand pitcher of the White Sox would be Gleason's most reIia- ble twirler in the world series, but such appears to be the case judging from the way the youngst pitched yesterday. He had the Reds hand cuffed from the moment play was called
 In view of his extraordinary pitch ing, Kerr allowed the Moran crew only three puny safeties- It is likely that Gleason will send him back again at the first opportunity. This probably will not came up until Monday. but in the meantime Glea- son is figuring on his other south paw. Williams It is a feet the Reds have trouble hitting portside fling CTS.
 The Reds certainly had their trou- ble5 connecting with the slants of Kerr yesterday. He had everything needed to shut them out, and he did it so efficiently and effectively that with the bIudgeon. The surprising part of all this is that this is Kerr's first year in the big slow. He came from the American Association and imme diately made good. He has shown in -proveInent right along and during the last month pitched excel lent ball for the Sox. Kerr is a na- tive of Texas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
BETTING ODDS FAVOR REDS AT
 } ID 2 TODAY

New York, Oct. 1.-The uprising of the Chicago White Sox in the third game of the worlds series has served to stimulate interest In the event to a marked degree in this city. Had the Reds been successful again New York would have been perfectly will ing to attend to its other business. But, as it is, the supporters of the American League champions in Goth am have taken heart. Dick Kerr, Kid GIeason's youthful southpaw, made good, and this has served to cheer them more than if the victory had been turned in by Ctcotte.
 Immediately after the third game the betting on the series was renew ed. Naturally there was another shift in the odds. After the second game, when the Reds had absorbed succession, the White Sox had been more or less forsaken by those inclin- ed to wager their lunch money. Even the enticing odds of 1 1-2 to l failed to coax forth anything that resembled real money, as real money is measur- ed in 9 betting sense.
 But today the odds had changed to 3 to 2, with the Reds the favorites White SoE fans once more unIimbered their almost empty fountain pens and dug deeper into their bank accounts
 Chicago's victory apparently had cheered them to a pronounced degree and had revived their waning hopes Several wagers of size were recorded at John DoyIe's billiard academy One of $3,OOO to $2,OO0 was made by Q man who was said to have already backed the White Sox to the extent of s15,O0O. But for the most part
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
NOT ID
 PLAY FOR YALE

New Haven, Oct 4-Terrifc heat yesterday caused a let up in the Els final practice before the Springfield Y M c. A game here today. The varsity worked out some offensive play against the first scrub outfit, but there was no heavy tackIing Four teams went through signal drill, and the varsity's makeup during this part of the practice, which is, as it will face Springfield today follows: Reinhardt, left end; Walter, left tackle; Siden- berg, left guard; Acosta, centre; Gait, right guard; Hamiu, right tackle; Allen, right end; Laroche, quarterback; WeIles left haIfbacl; Chane, right haIfback; Braden. full back.
 Capt Callahan will not play for fear a. slight leg muscle bruise be aggravated and Neville is out on ac- count of his bad elbow Paul Crane is being given a trial on the varsity. He has worked up from the third team to merit this tryout. He play ed at Andover two years ago.
 The second team, all of whom will undoubtedly get in tOday's game. is made up as follows: F. weIIes, left end; Storrs, left tackle; Zenner, left guard; Calvin, centre; Trippe, right guard; Dikens, right tackle; Otis, right end; Murphy, quarterback; AL drich, left halfback; French, right halfback; Wells, fullback.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
TERRY MCOVERN PAID RAILROAD FARE OF YOUNG ID
 C0RBET AND THEREBY LOST TITLE TO NESTERNER.
MAGGIE AT LAST GETS IN WORLD'S
 SERIES GAME

Chicago, H., Oct. 4.-For the first time since his major league baseball career started sixteen years ago Sher- sy Magee batted in a worlds series game here yesterday afternoon. The veteran outfielder's chance came in the first half of the eighth inning. when he was sent in to pinch hit for Ray Fisher when Pat Moran thought q Red tally was due. Sherry advanc- ed to the plate radiattng confidence in his every move, as Ii he realized the significance of this first time at bat in a championship baseball game and wanted to do the occasion jus tice
 Karr's first offering was rather close and a trffle high and Sherry stepped ninbly back The next came sailing over a, corner of the rubber and Magee sIashed at it with all the power of his strong arms and shoUl- ders back of the swing. His effort resulted in q sizIing grounder to foul territory which bounded off the fence surrounding the boxes back of third. The next one Sherry fancied and he slammed the ball hard. The sphere rose higher and higher in the air iu a. journey to right field where Memo LieboId set himself firmly and made a comparatively easy catch. With the catch passed Sherry's cE-nce to jump into the ltmeIiEht on his first turn at bat in a worlds series game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
ELECT MURRAY
 AS CAPTAIN OF
 HARVARD TEAM

Cambridge. Mass, Oct 4.-William T Murray, IS, quarterback varsity eleven, was elected captain of the Harvard team here today before the players went out for practice. Re gently Murray eliminated himself as a candidate and a close race between Eddie Casey and Ralph Horween was expected, but the players elected Murray just the same.
 The Crimson's new leader played part of the last Harvard game at New Haven and before that was on the second and freshman teams He prepared at Andover, where he played both football and baseball. He was in the navy during the war, serving IS Ensign, and prior to his appointment was quarterback on the 1st Naval District football team. This season he has been handling the Harvard backfieId in fine style, and from the standpoint of generalship the coaches are sure he will fill tIaa bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Mike O'Dowd Will Meet George Chip in
 Detroit Club Soon

New York, Oct. 4-Having made a success of the Benny Leonard Charley Metric bout Wednesday night, Billy McCarney, manager of the late Luther McCarty. will stage several important bouts in a big arena at Detroit. The first of these will bring together middleweight champion Mike O'Dowd with George Chip, former holder of the title, over the ten rounds trail, on Oct. IS.
 Chip was knocked out by Al Me Coy with a lucky punch in the first round at the Broadway Sporting club in Brooklyn during the Frawley law days. Just before the statute passed out O'Dowd succeeded Mccoy by applying the k. o. in six rounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
Willie Jackson To
 Box Tommy TOuhey

New York, Oct 4-Willie Jackson was added yesterday to the list of star boxers who will compete at the boxing show of the Newark Sports mems club in the First Regiment Ar mory at Newark or Monday, Oct. 13. Jackson was signed to meet Tommy Tuohy, of Philadelphia, by Dave Mackay, matchmaker of the club.
 Johnny Kilbane. featherweight champion of the world, declined Mackays offer to box Benny Valger, the French featherweight title holder. Valger will meet either Joie Fox, of