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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
GREAT FIGHT PROMOTER.

C. F. Holmes of JOhanneSDufS, business partner of Jake Hildebrandt, the big South African sport and light promoter, passed through Chicago Thursday en route back to the gold fields. Hildebrandt, it will be remem- bered jumped into fame some six years ago by jumping out of Johannes burg on thirty minutes notice and making q 34000-mile trip in order to bring about match between Joe God dard and Denver Ed Smith. God dard made his appearance, unan- nounced at the American cafe, oper ated by Hildebrandt in Johannesburg, one afternoon. Hildebrandt had the boxing concession in the Boer metropo- lis, and Goddard thought that match between Denver" Ed and himself would draw big money. I'll get him for you," said Hildebrandt. But he's in the States" answered the Barrier giant. ''I know that" returned Hide brandt. will I consider. you signed for a fight against Smith if I get his signature?' Yes" answered. God dard. Are you going to cable him ?' ''9es; I am going to cable him to meet me in Chicago" and in half an hour .Hildebrandt was tearing for Cape Town and the steamer for SouthamD- ton. l was a thirty-one day trip be- fore Hildebrandt reached Chicago. and he had Denver Ed signed inside of an hour after his arrival here. Smith had couple of engagements on. but NHildebrandt either bought him off or paid forfeits, and the pair started back flor Jehannesburg. The men. met be- fore house. which footed up close to S4O,o0o. and Goddard retrieved the laurels lost to Smith in New Orleans . two years before. At the settlement Goddard asked Hildebrandt, to present an expense account. "You buy q hot tie of wine, Joe" returned HiIdebrandt
 and I'll consider everything even.' Goddard bought.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

the line received individual coaching. The practice closed with a twenty-five minute game between the varsity ana second eleven, in which the former continued it's system of offense begun on Wednesday and held the ball most of the time and gained four touch downs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
97c, S1.27,. S1.97.

We assert the fact and substantiate the assertion that we always give bet ter values for less money than any body else. Every item here is bar gain pure and simple; they all go for less than cost-by far the very best values we have offered-making us our own competitorS-We recognize no others.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
WITH THE HORSES.
English Horse Owners Laughed at for
 Their Actions.

London, Nov 2.-L. Neumann, owner of the horse Eager, which defeated John Drake's horse Royal Flush on October 27 in match race, has do mated to the Rous hospital the e500 won by himself and his brother on the occasion referred to.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02


 Princeton, Nov 2.-The gates or US borne field were closed against all No- t,,o ore yesterday afternoon, when tue Tioers went into secret practice TOT the first time this season. IL was 'hie Io S+ ccrimmage that the Princeton men will ipdupe in before their match VIII Cornell and the time was taken up Ill adding the finishing touches 10 llie olnven The halves were made shoi. or than those played for the lasl leM davs hut the work of the klckers Was iust as hard and fast. Only one touch. aoyx-n was scored by the 'varslt!' put tho freuuent interruptions by 'he coaches hindered more scoring.
 Ithaca. Nov 2.-Cornen took wliiu ;no I'D practice yesterday, the va" 1i indulginr in no scrimmase Worh d. ",i The practice was, as usual. se ,,i,Ts +ho team went through the plass .nI o,, if will use against the Prince ton Tioers. After the signal practice af ,+bn varsity team the scrubs tooh hard twenty-minute game me iool ,,oiI nsrtv which will go to Prlncetoi, ,,,ill consist of twenty-two players anu -i.at;t,,+os The party took break- fast in Jersey City to-day and then ue, 1, ,aTtad for Trenton. where they Will rromain until tomorrow nofhaS' ros+on Nov 2.-Charles Schmldt, who graduated last June at Lata college and was member ol lhI favefte foot ball team, hes at tue .1'a75 I an bospital with his skull frat,uiS He was brought here during tie saa ns from Nazareth, where ne Was n,J ohool rr.,,i1a nlaving with the Nazareth scnooi +eam against the Lafayettel II ie foot hail eleven Wednesday,, L-..- >7,r York. Nov 2.-Guard Freeman neared rem in a Columbia football suit r,arterday and the hopes or the Dia
 and White ascended sevefal poil1 Mis excellent game against Pehnsti ,-anio two weeks ago made taVorapie i, ;n,,,rassion on Sanford, and only 'hs
 most nersistent urging has lnoueeu Kin, +o come out. 7, He was placed at bis old posltion at right guard, ana plS NIieser was moved to tackle, Witn Reardsley and Smythe at the othel tackle. Slocovitch was agaln at iell end while Morley, Van Hovenpefg, Rerrien and Austin took thelr uay oi rast sanford left the field early and Rert Wilson acted as head coach. The varsity made three touchdowns, not ono of which was easy, withIToWnsend and A. Royesen as substitute half hacks. B. Boyesen was successfully tried at Sykes station at quarter back and it now appears that an abundance of substitute material will be ready for the Princeton game.
 New Haven, Nov 2.-There was more shifting and trying of new players for the doubtful places on the end Of the Yale rush line yesterday afternoon. The coaches are so worried about the places that they seem ready to try any player at end. Yesterday afternoon they took vanderpooI away from full back on the second eleven where he had been playing q steady game, and tried him in Gould's place at left end. Vanderpoolo was esoon ordered to the side lines and "Kid'' Wallaces a, broth CT of thecfamous Yale end. was tried.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

A long letter has been received from a friend of Danny Maher's in which the crack rider states that he is pleased with the racing in England and he has done far better than expected. Maher says that he will remain in England until the racing season ends there and will then return to this country, returning to England next spring.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
Get What You Ask For. MEN'S CLOTHING


 
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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
M'GovERN TWO TO ONE.

Terry McGovern, featherweieht champion, and Joe Bernstein will fight twenty-five rounds tonight before the Nonpareil Athletic club, Louisville. The fight will be under straight Mar quis of Queensbury rules for purse of S4,500 and the championship. George Sire will referee. Music hail. where all previous fights have been held, was too small and the Horse Show building will be used It is ex- pected that between 5000 and St. GOO will be in the house. There is but little betting on the decision, 2 to 1 being freely offered on McGovern. The principal bntting is even money that Bernstein will stay ten rounds. T M,GovERN ITO FIGHT CANS. ,, Indianapolis, Ind: Nov 2.g1Sam 7 6. .Harris has signed the articles of agree lnent for match between Terry Me Govern and Joe Cans. .sIt is to occur December II. before the Tattersall Athletic, club, Chicago. Cans is to weigh in. at 133 pounds at, Y o'clock, and must. finish Mel Severn, in six rounds or forfeit. The purse isAto be dixiaed, T5sper cent winner and ;25l per cent loser. fe.tssstss a,5;
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

Tod Sloane, the American jockey, has cabled to a friend in this country that he will sail for home on next Tues day. This action is thought to be due to the reported withdrawal of the re- tainer offered to Sloane for his ser vices next year by the Prince of Wales. In some quarters this is supposed to be tantamount to Sloane's being ruled off the English turf, as the action of the prince was taken after his engage ment of the American jockey aroused a storm of. criticism. In the face of this it is thought that few owners in England would have the courage to en- gage the celebrated jockey. Even at free lancing it would scarcely be worth the while of such capable rider as Sloane to look for mounts after he has been tabooed by the most dintin- guished person on the English turf.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

Horsemen have not yet got over dis cussing the anti-American crusade on the English turf, but most of them take the view that, as there exists To necessity for competition or compan- ionship with the Britisher on his own heath, it is not live enough to do more than talk about. leaving the resentment to be exhibited at the most opportune moment. Some think. that Sloane, now that he is under the ban of royal boy colt. can sue the Prince of Wales for damages. Theoretically, yes; practi- tically, no; and if the princes mother should die before the settlement of. the case, then Tod would be compelled to go to parliament and have private act passed by the commons and the house of lords giving him permission to continue against the sovereign. There will be no suit about it, simply a long memory. The Britishers. in their anxiety to preserve themselves on their own~turf. at the last meeting of the Jockey club also decided to with draw all breeding allowances from all horses not bred in the United Kingdom. and in handicap as well as in selling races will give to apprentices a five pounds allowance. The first measure is of protection which Is needed sadly, and against it no one will complain. The other is praiseworthy in itself, and is distinctly gratifying to us, inasmuch as, incidentally. it is q public eonces- sion to the fact thatsthe present genera tion of English jockeys cannot cope with the modern school as represented by the Americans, and hence the neces- slty Of encouraging apprentices, who Will get a ,fye-pounds allowance in hrr rr,fli lif,s,yN s,r,. .1
 to ride on the American plan. This is the only sensible thing which the Brit isher has done in all this period of his insular hysteria.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
4 Sale 0f Mems
 W PantS.

Long to be remembered, because we are going to give you more for your money than we ever did before-more than any house ever gaye-more than any house will give now. Every pair of mems odd pants in the house must be closed out. 1000 pairs of Mems strictly All Wool Pants-all the ac- emulation from our mammoth suit and pants stock must go. Pants for workfngmen, pants for business and pants for dress. This monster aggre- gation of fine all-wool trousers sur passes by far anything ever shown before at such miraculously low price. Pants worth $2.5O, $3 and $4- will pn at
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

"Father Bil' Daly says that he has two apprentice boys in his stable who can outride both Brennan and Miles. They will make their debut at the Aqueduct meeting. If they prove to be as good as Daily says they will be q valuable addition. as the east never has been so short of good riders as at the present time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02

Jockey Tony Hamilton will ride in Austria next year. He has been en- gagged by man named Durhaf. That Tony will have plenty of work is shown by the number of horses in the stable, sixty-five. Hamilton will go to Aus tria in March
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-02
Mems Swell Overcoats

In all the new shades of grey and Oxford mixed, very newest styles, finest workmanship, the fin 0H HH est selection of Oyercoats in rk M this country. Saturday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
WRsTMINsTnR WEST.

The youngest child of Jerome Holden
died after a short illness Wednesday night.
1t was less than year old.
The ladies' aid met for the first time
since the winter this week with Mrs. S. A.
Shattuck. The usual custom of meeting
once in two weeks will now be renewed.
The steam mill of Deacon Pierce has
renewed operations The boarding house
keepers, Misses Harwood and Bird, have
returned from Cambridgeport. There is a
family in the house occupied by the wood
choppers.
Mrs. f. j. Houghton returned Thursday
from a visit of several weeks among her
relatives in New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts Elwyn Houghton sold out his
grocery store in Cambridge several months
since and is now located in Marlboro, Mass.
The pastor was the only person present
from this place at the Sunday school con-
vention in Townshend on Wednesday. A
very heavy shower on Sunday just previous
to and at the time of service, lasting about
an hour, prevented people from attending
and no notice Of the convention could be
given, as il was expected would be done.
Word has been received that John Pid-
dock is better and has been moved TO a
higher locality among the mountains.
His brother, Rev. Mr.. Paddock, has gone
on and was heard from upon his arrival in
the city of Mexico. Nothing farther has
been learned here in regard to Helen's
sickness, except that her husband was
unconscious at the time of her death.
The committee from the Sunday school
in charge of the concert for children's day
have been busy in their work and an
ticipate a pleasant occasion. There will
be an address to the children, particularly
at the hour of the morning service, and
the concert at 4P. NJ. The exercise sent
out by the Sunday school society will be
used and an offering for the work of that
society will be made at the concert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
400 Boxers Slain.

News came from Shanghai yesterday
that 900 men had been landed from Eng
fish vessels, or more than from all the for
eign fleets combined, and that $50 of Queen
Nictoria's marines, with machine gun,
had started to force their way from Ten
Tsin to Pekin.
special cable despatch from London
states that anxiety over the situation in
China has increased; that war between
Russia and Japan is considered inevitable,
and that all the premonitory symptoms of
panic in financial circles indicate that lit
tie is needed TO cause a serious break.
On the other hand, a partner in one of
the leading British firms in China expresses
the view that an international clash was
remote. In Washington it is believed that
the diplomatic and naval representatives of
the powers had determined to throw a
strong Gordon around Taku, as a port OF
refuge tor all the foreigners.
From the scene of trouble the advices
were that the Empress Dowager had or
dered Gen. Neih-Li-Chong, with 5000 men,
TO defend the Pekin railroad. After an
encounter between imperial troops and
Boxers, 200 dead were left on the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
GRAFTON.

A deer was seen in 5. S. Sherwin's field
recently.
Miss Jennie Chapman is employed in
the post-office.
Mrs. Harlan Phelps and daughter
Marion are visiting in Whitehall, y. \.
A. NJ. Wright of New York city, spent
Sunday here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. w. Wright.
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Coombs, widow of
the late Nathan S. Weeks, died June /,
after a long and painful illness Coming
10 this village many years ago she found
warm friends and by her friendly interest
in and loving helpfulness to those who
needed assistance she won the esteem of
all. During the many months of suffering
she was tenderly cared for by her sisters
and other relatives. At the funeral, which
was held at her late residence on Sunday
a. =. NJ, her pastor, the Rev. j. A.
Leach, bore testimony TO her beautiful
Christian character, shown in her daily
life and her heroic endurance and patience
in the midst of extreme suffering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
Tn. Argument for OIto.

Here is one feature OF the argument pre-
scented by the oleo men against the Grout
bill: The manufacture and sale of oleo-
margarine does not interfere with the
growth and prosperity Of the butter indus
try Statistics show a much greater per-
centage in the increase Of the production
of butter than in the production of cleo
margarine. Though similar in ingredients,
they are not strictly competing, as the oleo-
margarine is practically all bought by the
poorer class of our people, and butter by
the wel-to-do. The claim made by the
friends of the bill that the manufacture
and sale Of oleomargarine has greatly de-
preciated the price OF butter will not obtain
when II is known that there is now manu-
featured in the United States nearly 2,000,-
10000 pounds Of butter annually, and it
is positively known that there only were
IS, 600, 900 pounds OF oleomargarine man
ufactured last year, which shows that the
amount OF oleomargarine produced is
about four per cent Of the amount of but
ter produced. Therefore, the argument
that oleomargarine in any material sense
controls the price Of butter is not justified
b. the facts
The further argument of the oleo men
was that the enactment of the Grout bill
would kill the industry, rob the govern
ment of a revenue of 81, 500, 600 and de-
prive the "poor" people of wholesale sub
sttute for butter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
order of Eastern Star a, Worthwhile.

The annual communication of the grand
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, was
held at Morrisville Tuesday and Wednes-
day. There are 80 subordinate chapters
in the state, with a membership of 2996, a
gain of l59 during the year, against los
last year. Two Of the chapters, Lakeside
of Newport and Keystone of Ludlow, have
each initiated p members. The largest
chapter is Mystic Star 20 of st. Johns
bury, with 222 members; the second
largest is Lakeside p of Newport, with
1914 members. At the business session
these officers were elected: j. S. Weeks
of ST. Johnsbury, grand patron; Mrs. EN-
ma M. Miller, Newport, grand matron; E.
j. Parsons of Island Pond, associate
grand patron; Mrs. Lou d. Clement of
Bradford, associate grand matron; Il. l..
Stillson of Bennington, grand secretary (;
Mrs. Helen M. Whitney of Windsor, grand
treasurer; Mrs. Helen G. Cole of North
Bennington, conductress; Mrs. A. M.
Durham of Barre, associate grand con-
ductress; Mrs. Griswold, warder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
Powers InstItu,. Alumni.

The annual meeting and reunion of the
alumni of Powers institute was held at
Bernardston yesterday with a very large
attendance.
Former principal S. S. Buck presided
and there were addresses by the following |:
Mr.. Buck, George w. Davenport, Green
field; A. NJ. Lyman, Montague; E. f.
Sawyer, the present principal; Homer
sherman of Charlemont; Mrs William
Cook, Frank Oaks, Carrie Franklin, Miss
Frederick Cronyn, K. l.. Stowell, J. h.
Adams and others of Bernardston, and
Rev. S. V. McDuffee of Springfield.
The following officers were elected:
President, DR.. J. D. Larned, Florence;
vice presidents, D. w. Davenport, Green
field; A. NJ. Lyman, Montague; Charles
(. Ward, Buckland; secretary and treas
urer, h. A. Slate, Bernardston; assistant
secretary, Lucy Chaplin, Bernardston; ex-
ecutive committee, Lillian Mortified and
Isabelle White.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
FOURTH OF JULY.
Great Enthusiasm Shown in Planning
for the Big Celebration.

T. Nelson IIRitinEs Chairman OF Conn
mIttee on Coaching PnrRde---SOme OF
the Committees Recently Appointed
$1,000 Already Available.
The celebration of the Fourth of July is
taking the attention and thoughts of the
citizens TO a large degree. The various
committees are putting in an immense
amount of work, and if hard and con-
tinuous work counts for any thing, the
arrangements will be as nearly complete,
and as carefully made as is possible.
In no one of the many celebrations of
the past here has the scope been so large,
or the expectancy of an immense and very
interesting celebration been so great as at
this time. Favorable responses to invita-
tions extended to all towns within large
radius have been received. Large delega-
lions are coming from Windsor, Clare
mont, Keene, Brattleboro, Chester, Rut-
land and intermediate villages. Should
the day be fair one, it is probable one of
the largest crowds in the history of our
place will be here. All who come are
sure of being well cared for and highly
entertained,
During the past week Charles J. O'Neil
has been to all places within radius of
40 miles or so, with large advertising
team, and to many places Fred Smith, the
local giant, has been sent costumed in his
character of Uncle Sam. both distributing
advertising and information as to lone of
the greatest shows on earth"
The various committees are making rap
id progress in their work. During the
past week Hon. T. Nelson Hastings of
Walpole has accepted the craftsmanship of
the committee upon coaching parade, and
G. Il. Thompson of Brattleboro has been
appointed upon the committee because of
the unavoidable absence of Col. Hooker.
Entries are coming rapidly for the float
feature of it, business men and manufact-
urers vieing with each other in their de-
signs.
The local hits being planned by the hor-
ribles are already creating considerable
amusement on the sly. That department
is under charge of committee consisting
of J. E. Dennison, j. E. Byrne and L. B.
Wilson.
The base ball committee, who have been
appointed during the last week, are Con.
ductor George L. Bowtelle, George +.
Holmes and Bert Truax.
The committee of firemen having in
charge the hose races, and other arrange
menus ny Ihe nIe department are y. ii
Gately, John G. Church, John E. Brosna.
han, A. H. Thompson and Charles L.
Wheeler.
Applications are coming in rapidly for
sites for lunch and refreshment stands, E.
A. Norwood having that particular depart.
ment in charge, the fees from which will
60 to the general fund of the celebration.
The committee now have something ovel
81 90 in sight to use in the general ex
pense department, and with it, it will be
possible TO havea celebration which will
not be discredit to those putting in sc
much hard work. Considerable enthusi
asm is shown, and it is fostered by the
hearty responses received by them from
other places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
STATIONS RIVER.

Mrs. Whipple is able to ride a little way.
L. II. Eastman is in Saratoga this week.
Mrs. Henry Foster has gone TO Maine to
remain for a time with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sco6eld have
been absent for few days on trip.
Warner Home has received two boys
lately. There are eight boys there now.
Next Sunday morning there will be at
both churches an observance of Children S
day.
Miss Florence Pettingill visited her sis.
ter Helen at Mt. Holyoke college this
week.
Rev. Mr., Page and Miss Page of Yer
mont Academy attended the Baptist State
Sunday School convention at Ludlow this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Fuller attended the
wedding of Mr.. Fuller's brother at Ches.
ter on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin attended the
county Sunday school convention a,
Townshend Wednesday.
The rain of Saturday and Sunday put
a fresh and most hopeful aspect upon the
fields of grass and grain hereabouts.
Last Sunday evening the two congrega
tions united in temperance meeting
Rev. Mr.. Boughton made the address.
Miss Grace Chaplin closed her year:
work at Pierceville, Illinois, June 8. She
will visit on her way home at Columbus
Ohio, for few days.
Miss Edith Foster was called to Boston
last Saturday by the reported illness of hel
father. She returned on Tuesday leaving
her father much improved.
Sunday evening at o'clock, the Rock
ingham Sunday school association hold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-08
STRATTON.

II is expected that Children's day will be
observed on the 10Th al the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Ward of East Airing
ton are visiting Mrs. Wards father, A. Il.
Pike.
Sunday was very rainy day. There
was no service at the church on account OF
the rain.
G. II. Herrck has built a railroad one
third of mile into B. L. Perry's timber
lot to facilitate getting in logs.
The steam saw mill of Potter Il Bond,
about three miles from Stratton post-office
and near H. Forrester's, was entirely con-
sumed by fire Saturday night. The fire is
supposed TO have been caused by lightning,
as 1t occurred during the shower about II
O'Clock. 1t is not known whether the mill
was insured, or whether it will be rebuilt.
The amount of loss is unknown as the
members of the firm live in Springfield,
Mass