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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
HEAvYwE1GHrs ARB WIINnY wi

This heavyweight verbosity4s lgropss wearisome. There is no ssincari1ya be- heath 1t. Jeffries will not fight for several months. He has the dramatic bee in his derby, and silent sam will stalk everybody to Il stundstill till the flowers bloom in the spring. So it's utterly useless for Corbctt, Shurkey and Ruhlin to aim their rapid fire typcwriters at him. There Is no chance of a battle for the heavyweight championship until the boilermaker has extracted all the honey from the dramatic flower. As Corbett declines to battle with any one except the champion. the former will not box In the near future. Ituhlin also desires to box with Jcffrfes, and. failing that, will take on NIaltr!.3 PWflH' tdoes I'n6T the Akron giant, give Sharkey Il bat tie? It ,.oes not follow that Ruhlin would win the third battle. and no doubt that thought detcrs tue crafty Madden. SharkGy beat Ruhlin in d punch the first time they met but givc the Akron man another chance. Ruhlin won iii fifteen hard fought rounds. The sailor is entitled to an other meeting. As the case now stands, the sailor Is the olny heavy weight who does not restrict his chal- lcngeS to one man. It would hc bet ter for the "heavics' to fight almost any one than to sit about gossipiug as to what they would like to do.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
EFJ,TZ REATS LEWIS,

In the Delaware Athletic club, Will mington, last night, Toinmy Feltz of Brooklyn worsted Tommy Lewis of Hartford, Conn, in the eighth round. The men were to have fought fifteen rounds. but it was evident at the start that Lewis would not stay long. The first two rounds were uil2yentful ln the third round EelrZ- drew. first blood and Lewis retaliated in the fifth. There was hard mfghting in the fourth and fifth rounds. Lewis grew weak in the sixth round, but seemed to have recovered at tne beginning of the seventh. In the middle of the eighth round he went down before a left swing on the jaw and remained prostratc until the referee had count ed ten. Then he sprang to his feet, and, to avoid further punishment, and to the disgust of the 800 spectators, left the ring. The referee requested him to continue the fight. but he de- clined, after which the decision was given to Feltz. Lewis landed a few good blows. but they were ineffective. Teltz hit mostly over the Kidneys, and Lewis's back was bruised severely.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
WALCOTT AND SHARKEY.

Some weeks ago tine Hon Joseph Walcott, formerly of Barbadoes, but lately of Thirty-lirst street, expressed nn earnest desire to face ill the iWen- ty-fuur foot ring the -uon Thomas Sharkey, formerly of Dundall1, but more recently of Skibberecn Villa, heepshead-by-the-B Bay, and also of East Fourteenth street. AIr Walcott intimated that Mr Sharkey would find himself in q decided minority and could not possibly be elected accord ing to a strict Interpretation of the Queensbury code. Mr. Walcott also playfully announced that once during the sailors preparation for his en- counter with Jetfries, he (Walcott cS- saved With perfect .friGndlineSS to assist MT Sbarkey. MT Walcott ayers that he made d special effort at gen tleness in his trcatemcnt of the sea man. but that nevertheless the latter suddenly removed his gloves and de clined to continue the exercises. To this MT Sharhcy replied with fine scorn that if he condescenededs to get into the ring with the said Walcott the latter would leave the inclosurc on stretcher. However, AIr Shnrkey in- sisted he would not so far. forget him. self as to meet so pron0unced Il bru- nette as Wulcott on nn equal footing. In fact he drew the complexion line, and dismissed the matter from his ca pacious mind. That the sacuSm and irony employed by MT .Sharkey burn ed into the soul of the Hon Mir Wal colt may be accepted as q fact. Hay
 ing fully digested the .seasman's com mentS, Mir Walcott said: 'So dat sail or man done won't fight a cullud gem man? Well, press my black skin, de fust time I meets up Wid de puSSon, he'll fight cullud gemman about my size. or he'll run like q scared rabbit" ill view of that "SanSuinary utter ance. many persons have loitercd ticipation of seeing an able seaman tangled up with d black squall. At 1:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon Sailor Sharkey sat ill the first cabin of the Delayan slowing away, rations like rescued castaway. Five minutes later the inky visage of Joseph Walcott appeared in the cafe. Heavy curtains cloak the doorway connecting cafe and dining room. Walcott stood about the cafe for few moments when some one said: .'Shnrkey is ill the dining room." With q lightning side step Walcott whisked through the curtains. Sharkey was not there. Just gone out" said the waiter. Out on the street flew the black demon, and rushed down Broadway. Just at that point the sailor was turning Forty-second street going west. Wal colt did not find Sharkey. and the question is, did Sharkey know Wal colt was looking for him!
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
GAMES AGAIN DRAWN.

Boston. Oct 24.-The two opening games of the second series of four teen in the tournament for the checker championship of the world between Charles F. Barker of Boston and Rich ard Jordan of Scotland vera played yesterday afternoon and evening. Both reSulted ill draws so that the score of the match isl fourteen games drawn and one victory for each man. Bark CT opened the game yesterday after noon with the standard 11-15, which by the conditions must be used by each player during tLis section of the tourn- ament, Jordan answered with 24-14
 The game soon developed into the ''second double corner" In the even ing Barker used 24-14 for his answer and slow game resulted in draw.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
MURPHY WILL DO.

While George Davis is packing his trunks preparatory to the invasion of Cuba by the New York and Brooklyn baseball teams this month, he also is trying to devise plans for the strength ening of the New Works next season- a strengthening much needed and d long time coming. Davis believes that Hickman would make l strong first baSeman. .Hicl" is valuable man for his hitting along. As a third base man the past season he did not electri- fy the baseball community. not be- cause he wasn't fast and earnest, but largely because of his tendency to throw wild at first. About seven in T think he would make good first hascman, says Davis. Tt is the easi- est position of the infield to play. and Hickpan wouldn't be called on to make many throws there. He isn't afraid of anything, is good on thrown balls and this year showed that he could stop the hot groundcrs and liners all right. I think we'll be able to make a deal this winter for another strong in1ielder. If it's a short-stop I might go back to third base myself. The outlield is pretty good as it is. There isn't a better centcrtielder in the league than Van Haltrcn, and Scl- bach attends to left field in proper fashion. That by Bernard in right field is coming all the time. He is q prove in his hitting. He's fast and he has nerve. Our other new man. Mur- phy, has shown himself capable of playing secnod base, and I am conn- dent will fill the position satisfactori ly'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
pitcher, played at halfl,acls far, one shaif of the practice. s;EIc3has been ol tthe hospital fist for Some time.9s

.SpltcIier, played at halftack for one |&haif of the practice. sgHc3has been on Fthe hospital fist for Some time.9s
 F. The Morrimac Athletic clubs eleven is practicing hard and steadily iii an- ticipation of d gruelllng contest Il areek From next Sunday with the St ThomGs Cadets. These two elevens played q few days ago and the game ended in d dispute with the score 90, i'll favor of the Merrimacs. The St Thomas Cadets claim it was Go. Con
 seqgefhly the #otnyer are determined that they will give their opponents no opportunity of disputing the game next time they meet Accordingly
 the eleven has been strengthened by the addition of new material. Among the new men are Bauby of the l.. M
 c. A. and Royal, who played with the strong To1rington team of last sea- son. Furthermore they have engaged as coacher. Eddie McEvoy, the star quarterback and fullback of the |. NJ. C. A. eleven q few seasons ago. He is teaching the players tie latest plays and tricks and there is no doubt but tht' eleven >wilF btf fiji excellent trim in q short wlfiie. The ,IialsHEement eX- pe9dsi thatl Bill Hot9hkistss will in q few 4daUS assist AIr McIEuy in coach ing; thc oleNen. paying particular, at tention to the lncsmen. Among the games arranged lIy the club are, those with. the EllnS on. November l0 and With the UnionYille team. on November
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury in the matter of assessment and determination of ben efitS and damages accruing to all par- ties interested by the discontinuance of that portion of Hayden street which extends northerly 1U3 feet from the southerly end thereof, as the same was accepted by the Board Of Alder men, June Is, 1900, approved Jrner2G, 1900, made report to the Board of Aldermen, setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all parties interested by the proposed discontinuance Of said portion Of Hayr den street, in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said City to appear before them and be heard ill reference thereto. and thar they fully heard at the time and place specified iI said notice all persons who appeared before them. .s.--
 And thei'eupon they did assess and determine that the following named persons pay to the City of Waterbury for benefits accruing to them by the discontinuancc of that portion of Hay den street. which extends northerly 1C3 feet, from the southerly end there of, the sum written opposite; their names respectively, to wit: l. Scovill Manufacturing Co .f S230. 50
 Report accepted, assessment of hen cfits and damages continued and Sadopted by. the Board of ,Aldefmen, s October S. 1000. =-l+io .t&ats saisi
 Approved October 1S.- 1900 s.,ssk
 .it Payable Noveplber 2,f l9O9s att the office of the Collector of Taxes, ,Wil- liam E. Thoms Room 20. Odd Fellows building, No 30 North Main street
 Attest, MICHAEL ]. RYAN,
 City Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
BOTHNER WILL REFEREE.

New York, Oct 24.-The heavyweight GraecoeRoman wrestling match be- tween John Piening, the Butcher Boy,' of this city, and Philip Krleg of the Hell Gate A. C., will be decided Thursday night at the Homestead, Third avenue and Nineteenth street. Both are in fine shape. Piening has never been defeated and krieg has re- mained the time limit of twenty min utes With Roeber on four different oc- casions. He believes he can throw Pienlng. George Bothner has been agreed upon cs referee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS
Age and Measurements of Jack
 O'Brien and Jack Daily.

A Comparison of the Two Fighters Who Will Meet Friday Night-Was
 Sharkey Afraid of Joe Walcott?--
 Tommy Feltz Whips Lewis-Ed
 Martin Hot After Any Of the Big
 Fellows Some Good Boxing ill
 Akron-Heavyweig Are Pretty
 Windy. '..
 Here are the figures for. the contest ants i'll the star bout before the Water bury A. c. on Friday evening next They should give the supporters of tlis famous pair. Daly and O'Brien, q line or two. The weights named natural ly- are those that will figure at weigh ing time. Both men to-day are near the figure. The scale: Daily, age, 2I: height. , feet "A inches; weight, 135 pounds: reach, 131H inches: neck. 15A inches; Diceps. l3E inchHs f0rearm 111a inches; chest, normal, 3o inches; chest, expanded, 3T14 inches: waist, 29 inches; thigh, 20 inches: calf, 13 inches. O'Brien, age, 23; height, , feet 5H inches; weight, 13o pounds; reach. TOk inches; neck, 131a inches; Diceps. 1914 inches: forearm. 11h inches; chest. normal 3S inches: chest, expanded, A2 inches; waist. 32 inches; thigh, 20 inches; calf, 14 inches. -'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24

Tho football game which was sched- ulCd to take place to-day ill New Brit ain between the New Britain and Wa terbury High schools has been can celied by the former. AS soon as Manager Murray received notice yes terday of the game being cancelled. he tried to arrange q game with Wesleyan Freshmen. The latter would be most willing to play only several of their best players had to act as substitutes in the game today between Wesleyan and Trinity. New Britain would be willing to play Sat urday but Waterbury is scheduled to play in Ansonia on that day. On next week Wednesday Waterbury will play Naugatuck and on Saturday they will line up against either the Bridgeport or Hillhouse in the league series.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
AMERICAN CyCLIsT ATTACKED.
A Mob Rushcs at MacFcrland for Re
 fusing to Race.

Paris. Oct 24-A bicycling match was arranged for Sunday at Auteuil, between the, French sprlntGr, Iacque-
 lin. and aiacEarlapd, zthc American.
 The latter asked for q postponement owing to the rain which was falling,
 but the conductors refused to grant his request. The pacemakers tried to take. ! the tack, but found it Impossible. owhcreupoil MacFarland refused to aracas aThe spc ctators were furious and. raised laE riot, } They, demolished, the j track end .sayagelS attacked MacFar- zIand. awbo snarrowly escaped lynchinS. !, He was bGsiescdl, ribnl in his dressing room for, half; an ,h6ur. The drenching rain
 finally caused the mob to dfsperse."
 Owing to the riot the owner of the
 track has notified MacFarland tn re
 move all his clothes. bicycles aud other
 property from the premises and not to
 show himself there again. He sim
 ilarly evicts all American and English
 bicyclists who are entered for events
 theresuotably Walters. Newman broth %crs and Chase. who are MaeFarlands pacemakers. Thc only reason given
 for this action Is that all those evicted
 sided with AEacFarland. but the fact ufsh tAsaT the ewner lost considerably etArau uahdhe da mn ae scn usedby the mob adralso had tp refalml the gate money IIAbarry5 French professional ,bicxclists s.sHnhat thize awitAs the visitors and ex- spress reggeti fer etheiE treatments.
 bog zvad et.-v+er-7 Trzr--fS oiyase I Esi idtyAeH yeai wtint ta Jtea4nsor hack go Fto- Austirf'ss Telephone 52ss. ls'a
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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
WI AND WISDOM, :,


 i1c De zNifnelsWelE how did the Paris exposition strike you?", De Tour "A regular solar plexus-I came home in the steerage.'-Ohio State Journal. What shall it be said that evolution has done for us, when the average anthropoid ape is obviously able to wear as high collar as the average man ?-Detroit Journal.
 Cadley-"Jove. I should think you'd live ia more comfortable and stylish quarters than this" Hadley-'So I would if I had the halves and dollars I've loaned to some people that do." Presss t{%k} Irish Man Servant s(who has been requested by-a a guest to procure him q bluebottle for fishing purposes, re- turning from his quest-"If ye blaze sorr, would a. green soda-water bot tie be what ye're wanti4'f%-Punch
 Working Together. "Dr. Dosem and his wife seem to be in league to- gether. don't sthey?'' '''Iow so?" "Why, he is trying to boom his new dyspepsia cure. while she is run ming cooking school. ."-Philadelphi Evening Bulletin.
  A subscriber wrote to the editor of the Boston Globe asking how he could get rid of red ants. and was told to paint them green. It is quite safe to assume that there is now a horizontal streak of red ink drawn through his name on the subscription book of that per.---Denyer Post.
 one.yss, grayely announess Soc 1ateg -can arrest the flight Of time ' sssSnE'' quefJi ingly intsrEupteds By S1a&aey ..T Thought any body could it5p U minute q And exon # he dis sznlsB .ofss,thf gsfea ilhsoph en vere foreed tosanile behind theiH :sstcgaa- .Rhiladeirtia E 2 :e.s,s.ss ,. a., =
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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
NOTICE-

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of assessment and determination of bene- fits and damages accruing to all par ties interested by the layout of North street. from Rock street, so called, westerly, and the establishment of a grade on said street. from Rock street to Easton avenue. as the same was ac- cepted by the Board of Aldermen, Au- gust G, 1900, approved August II. 1900. made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reason able notice to be given all persons in- terested by the proposed public i'm provcment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of oaid city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub lie improvement. over and above all damages. the sum written opposite their names. respectively, to wit: George M. Beach ...... $3.4O John w. Gaffney .... 6.SO ICtal ........:...... S10. 20 Report accepted. assessment of bene- fits and damages confirmed and adopt cd by the Board of Aldermen, October g. 1000
 Approved October IS. 1900.
 Payable November ?. 1900. at the of fee of the collector of taxes, William F. Thoms. Room 20. Odd Fellows Building. No 36 North Main street.
 Attest.
 MICHAEL J. RYAN.
 City Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of assessments and determina ton of ben ehts and damages accruing to all par ties Interested by the layout of Aetna street, from North Main street to EaS- ton avenue. and the establishment of n grade on said street, from North Main street to Euston avenue, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen. August 6. 1900, approved August II, 1900. made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons Interested by the proposed public improvement in all re- spe>ts pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city. to appear be- fore them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said mo- tice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa tcrbury. for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub lie improvement. over and above all damages. the sum written opposite iuell liaIHeS respectively. 10 Wli:
 John Buckley ........... SG345 Frederick J. Scott .. 2350 Florence A. Scott ...... 41.0O Walter B. Platt and Medora c.
 Holmes, F. E. Rice, trustee 7O.5O August II. Johnson .......... 64SG
 Total ............. S2G9. .31
 Report accepted, assessment of ben fits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the Board of Aldermen, Octo- Der 8. 1000 t.~-a -.'-
 Approved October IS, 10OO
 Payable November ?. 1900. at tho of- fee of the collector of taxes. William F. Thoms. Room 20. Odd Fellows uBuilSinEs oSo3G North Main, street. "a Attest,
 l MICHAEL j. RYAN,
 E.>..- City Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
ssWIl I9 Haven. ! 7I24.-aahiilDs1: aahiD132 :s,,y

more shifting aflipiaEers,,G ,,Gg the YaIes eleven yesterday afternoon Tho, coaches sseem to have determined to- reconstruct the team. First they took, Charley Dupee from the end and pu., him at halfback and then 1t fullback.
 Next Fincke was taken from quarter
 and put at halfback. Yesterday John
 DeSaulles another quarter. was put on
 the end of the line. l.. M Thomas, the
 end rush, was put at halfback All of
 these players are men who are sup posed to have a good chance for the
 team. They have not come to :c tfc
 mark at the places where tAe teae4les ;. want them most. hence the coac5ips ate.' shifting them to- try. tba flnd< niA$s. where they will fit in. The most nots fticeabls fact about these. .fehangas' Is
 that all tend to tighten up gthe big heavy backfeld and to put mere speed there. l. Thf heat seaEsed tlier mane in their heavy snitssta suffeu .sEeat,ledll For this rpason the work; was Eight a1d ma ny .sof. the Varsity, plhytrs wesel npr , asked 4o line up for She .prac sgasnes fBlooIher Flaved through thr spractiee for the first time in almost two weeks He did some good work, but he got
 winded easily. Cook, the base ball
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
WITH THE HORSES.

Oakland, Cal, Oct 24.-Thomas Eeat- ing, the horSeman who died In Lexing- ton, Ky, on October IT, left an estat te that is estimated it about $1O0.OUO His will has been filed here for pro- bate. He gave his racing stable to John Blue of PleaSanton. made be- quests amounting to S5,OO0 to rela- tiveS and friends and left legacy of $35U0 and the residue of the estate to Frank Lee of Reno, Ncy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
RGuninG in ono of Enrlan6'S m,

Running in one of Englands most famous races, the Cambridgeshire handicap, James +. Ilecne's St Cloud, two years ago, distinguished himself by finishing second. and, but for q mistake or his jocky, Tod Sloane, WoUld have won. Starting ill il cheap selling race at%the Empire City track yesterday his oif hind leg was broken by a kick and he was taken to the paddock and destroyed. Prom being q Cambridgcshire possibility to a sell ing race improbaDility is q mighty fall in equine greatness, but it is one which St Cloud seemed to take at u single bound. Massive ill proportions. hand some as q picture. this son of Can dlcmas and Belle of Haywood deteri- orated into q dog of the yellowest type and really was not worth the price of the revolver which was used to put him out of his misery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24

to hc. weighed and appeared, bhe heay, |ief.4A He was very sore oYnr1 lis ,lefc;lt,
 Eddie Mcbride of Buffalo was referee
 In q preliminary, Johnny Whit:lker or Cleveland knocked Earn,er Reder of Cleveland out in forty-six- seconds, with q right swing on the jaw. st
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-24
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of as- sessment and determination of bene- fits and damages, accruing to all par ties interested by the layout of Easton avenue, from Brewster street to Aetna street, and the establishment of q grade for said street, from Brewster street to Aetna street, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen, August 6, 1900, approved August IA, 1900, made report to the Board of Al- dermen. setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested by the proposed public improvement ill all respects pur- suant to the provisions of the charter of said city. to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all per sons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury. for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub lie improvement. over and above all damages. the sum written opposite their names. respectively to wit:
 Martha J. Hawkins ...... SS0.12 Lorena c. Hills ........ 26.50 Walter B. Platt and Medora c.
 Holmes. r. D, Rice, trustee. 2e.5O Fiorance A. Scott ........ $500 City of Waterbury ...... 1o6.0O Walter B. PlGtt and Medora C.
 Holmes. |. B. Rice, trustee. 265O Hannah Makepeace ......... 26.5O Ann Jane Leather .......... 26.5O
 Tc+,, co-1 e,
 Report accepted. assessment of ben efits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the Board of Aldermen, October s, 1900. ;"
 Approved October IS, 1900. Payable November ?, 1900. at the of- flee Of the collector of taxes. William E. Thonls, Room 20, Odd Fellows Building No SC North Main street. Attest.
 i MICHAEL J. RYAN.
 .,-, -. .s-- .a- City Clerk.