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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
A GoRGEoUsLY BOUND

Work of art has just been issued at an outlay of over $100,000, for which the publishers desire a manager in this county, also {; good solicitor; good pay to the right party. Nearly 100 full page cngravings, sumptuous paper, IT. luminnted covers and bindings; over POO golden lilies in the Morocco bind ings; nearly 50 golden roses in the cloth bindings. Sell at sight; presses running day and night so great is the sale. Christian men and women mak- ing fortunes taking orders. Rapid promotions. One Christian woman made clear $500 in four weeks taking orders among her church acquaint- ances and friends. Write us. It may lead to permanent position to man., age our business and look after our large correspondence which you can attend to right at your home. Address J. A. Knight, secretary, Corcoran building opposite. United States treas ury, Washington, D. Q
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19

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 The mana cement of the St Thomas Cadets foot ball eleven intend to have their players in the best possible con dition for the Thanksgiving day game with the strong Fifth. Artillery eleven of Fort Hamilton. New York, and con sequently they will put the players through the hardest of practice this week. Yesterday afternoon Captain Bagley and his Inen indulged in hard practice at the Rye lots and the work Of the different players was very fav- orable. The practice was witnessed by Q large number of spectators, who appeared to be very well satisfied With the work. Toward the latter part of the week it is expected that well known coach from out of town will ar rive here to assist Captain Bagley in drilling the men. The Cadets have made an enviable record so far this year and they intend to augment it by decisive victory over the Track mill tary eleven from New York, which comes here with 3 record which few teams in the country have equalled this season. The game will be played at the Driving park on Thanksgiving afternoon, and careful arrangements are being made to handle the large crowd which will, no doubt, be pres ent. @
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
ELKES IN SIX DAYS RACE.

Harry Bikes, the middle-distance champion of Amarica, and probably the best follower of pace in the world, is the latest aspifant for the glory and incidentally the money, attacher to a q six days race. Bikes is entered for the coming race which starts in Madi- son, Square Garden on December 10
 and is at present seeking a suitable partner. He is determined to take part in the event, though he does rot know who his mate will be, as he be- lieves he has an excellent opportunity of finishing among Lhe leaders, if his partner be any kind of a pedaler
 Bikes has confined his efforts for the past two years trailing the pacing machines, but nevertheless he is no stranger 10 the long distance game.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
ON THE GRIDIRON.
Results of Saturdays Games and. Talk
 On Yale and. Harvard

Results of Saturdays Games and Talk
 On Yale and Harvard.
 Its first defeat in three years was administered to the Winsted F. A. B. football eleven in Winsted on Satur- day by the strong Merrimac eleven of this city, the score being to. The Winsted team is made up of strong, husky fellows, veterans, whose knowl- edge of how the game should be play ed is unlimited. Among it's games this season are victories over the St Thomas Cadets, the crack Seymour team, the Torrington team and several other teams. But Saturday they met their superiors, being outclassed in everything except weight. The Mer- rimac's was characterized by a vim and dash, agility and snap which won the admiration of the 500 rooters present Neither side scored in the first half though it seemed as if the Winsteds would do the trick. By straight football they pushed the ball from the center of the field to the Merrimas's 1O-yard line. Here, with two and one-half minutes to play, the Merrimacs made a determined stand and prevented their opponents from scoring. During the second half the Merrimacs held the ball throughout after the kick off. By hard bucks through the line and by skirting the ends, the MerrimacS pushed the ball down the field from her 20-yard line for a touchdown, w. Thompson mak- ing the tour by a plunge through the line. Scully kicked a goal Shortly be- fore the game ended Captain M. Ryrnes of the Merrimacs received an injury to his leg, forcing him to re- tire. Royal took his place.. Stout was unable to accompany the team but his place was admirably filled by ". Thompson. The line up was as fol- lows:
 Bauby ...... left end .. Jerry Coffey Thompson .. left tackle .. Carroll Stevens, Driscoll,. left guard Katie Brown =. .. center ..McDonald Bunce .... right guard :. ..McGrath Byrnes, Royal. right tackle ..Lisman Kenney .... right end .Desserault Ghent, Lyman quarter back Wheeler Reardsley,.. left half back Lynch Scully .... full back ...... Hoffman Doolan .. right half back .. J. Coffey
 Summary.-Score, Merrimac 6, Win sted 0, touchdown, Thompson; goal, ScuIly: referee, Riland; umpire, Frank hauser; timekeepers, Wheeler and BOyne.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
Bad News From CoIoInb:n.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov 1o.-The British steamer Atrato, Captain Copp, which left Southampton Oct. IT for Bar bados, has arrived here from Colon, Co., lombia. Captain Copp reports that the insurgents had gained several important victories during the fortnight that pre- ceded his departure and that when he left Colon they were marching in force against Panama, where the stores had been closed in momentary expectation of an attack. He says that the three mast ed schooner Marie Isabelle was ordered to leave Colon Thursday because she had cargo of gunpowder which the Colom- bian authorities believed was intended for the rebels, although it was consigned to a neighboring republic. It appears also from Captain Copp's statement that busi- ness in Colombia Is generally at stand still, that exchange is now at 1,2OO and that the military difficulties of the situa- ton are complicated by an outbreak of yellow fever, rapidly approaching the proportions of an epidemic, at Port Lii mon and Bocas del Toro.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
BAT MASTERSON TALKS.

Bat Masterson, the well-known western sportingman. is in town. Mas terson was ''Kid'' Broad's timekeeper when the latter fought Terry McGov- ern at Chicago on last Tuesday night. Masterson says that Broad made the featherweight champion extend him. self He further said: II have re- signed as matchmaker of the Colorado A. c. of Denver. As far as l can see, there is no earthly chance of any of the big men fighting there this winter. The people have not got the money and no club will give such a purse as S20,0O0 or S25,000. as the foremost heavyWeights will no doubt demand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
FIGHTS IND FIGHTERS
Nipples of News Waited From
 the Roped Arena.

John l.. Sullivan Is Recovcrlng-Ped-
 lar Palmer Wants to Come Over
 Here For Another Try at AIcGovern
 Bat Mattison Says the Western
 Clubs Will Not Offer a Big Purse
 Al Weinig Wins Fight in Canada
 Other Notes of Boxers. -s..
 John L. Sullivan, who is a patient at the Polyclinic hospital on East Thirty-fourth street, is gradually re- covering from the effects of the pain full operation which has necessitated his confinement and has lost over nine teen pounds since he took to his bed. The loss Of flesh is gratifying to the big fellow, who has grown too stout during the past five years. The for mer champion is looking better and younger than he has in years and says that he feels as lively as two-year- old
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
ABOUT THE -RINGSIDE:

There is talk of Tom Sharkey meet ing an unknown heavyweight at Phil adelphia within the next two weeks.
 Worry Krause says that as he has not heard anything from George Nun roe, he will match Jimmy Lowe against any other 116 pounder in the business.
 Jack Mccormick of Philadelphia, who put Kid Mccoy to sleep with one punch at Chicago last year, has de- cided to take up his old profession of wrestling. Mccormick is anxious to meet any of the Graeco-R Roman cracks.
 Champion Jim Jeffries and his brother Jack have patched up their grievances. The latter will in the flu ture be the big boilermaker'S sparring partner. The two had falling out owing to the fact that Jack took up fighting as q business against the wish of the champion.
 It is evident that Kid Mccoy in- tends to remain away from this coun try for an indefinite period. He has sold his cafe to his brother Homer, and says that he has no idea of going into the saloon business again. Homer says that he has received only one letter from his brother since he went to Europe.
 Joe Macias, manager of Kid Broad, on Saturday received an offer from a Chicago club for a siX-round mill be- tween Broad and Benny Yaeger, the 'Tipton Slasher,' to be decided at Chicago on November 27. Macias says that he has been compelled to refuse, as Broad is not in condition to meet any one at present.
 Peter Maher says that he will take a trip to Louisville in a few days to see the matchmaker of the Nonpariel A. c. of that city regarding his pro- posed match with Gus Ruhlin. Maher, who is in fairly good shape, declares that if he cannot come to terms with the Akron Giant he will ask the club to hang up purse for himself and Tom Sharkey. .
 Articles of agreement were signed on Saturday night binding Il match of twenty rounds between Joe Walcott and Bill Hanrahan, to be decided at the Empire A. C., Hartford, on De- cember 13. Tie contest will be for q part of the gate receipts, 75 per cent to the winner and 25 per cent to the loser. Both pugilists have started in to train. John F. Willis will be referee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
PLAYERS LEG BROKEN.

Sing Sing. Nov 19-A serious acci- dent to one of the players of tho "Poly Prep" school team stopped the game between the Sing Sing Military acad- emy and the "Poly' teams on Satur- day at Sing Sing. In scrimmage ill the first half George Dombush, one of the tackles, sustained a compound fracture of the right leg just below the knee. He was carried on an impro- vised stretcher to the train and brought home. Yesterday the family physician said that the injured player was in better condition than he anticipated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
RECORDS OF PLAYERS
Compiled From the Scores oi
 the Official Scorers

Hartford Leads the League on Goal \ Getting-Wodtke Has the Best Indi- \ yidual Score on Goais-Bone Is Run ming Away With the Rush Record Harry Starkie Leads the Guardians of the Cages-Ho1derness Has a Small Percentage on Fouls - New Haven and Hartford the Winners on Saturday Night.
 The following are the various scores in connection with the polo players, as compiled from the records of the official scorers:
 Team Scoring.
 Hartford still leads on goal getting having now 50 to her credit, New Ha- ven 59, Springfield g, Waterbury 42, and Meriden 39.
 Individual Scoring.
 Wodtke of Hartford still nas the lead with 36 goals to his credit. He is close ly followed by Curtiss with 30, Jason 26. Bone g, Russell IS, Da1y and Pierce 15 each, Parsons II, Lewis and Schofield 13 each. Jean 10, Cotter 9, Whipple '. Mooney, Canavan, H. Whit ing. Schiller each, Donerty. Hayes, Holderness. Griffin ? each Penfield and NV. Whiting l each.
 RuSheS.
 Bone still has a commanding lead among the rushers and now has to- tai of 91, Daily 45, Schofeld fl. Curtis S2, Lewis 30, Russell 23. Pierce II, Ja- son ', Wodtke 3. Griffin ?, H. Whiting Schiffer, Canavan, Jean and Parsons l each.
 Stops.
 Starkie leads the goal tenders again with a total of 310 to his credit, lief fernan 29O, Cusick 216, Lations 247 and Fox 235.
 Fouls
 Tommy HOlderness still has the lead of the foul makers, with s charged np against him. Doherty 6, Whipple and Mooney 5 each, Hayes, Russell, Iations, Griffin, Cusick Cotter and Bone each Jean, Daily Lewis, Heffer- nan. Canayan and Schofield l each. l STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
Two Killed In . Dock pisaster.

BUFFALO Nov. 1e.7-A section of the Minnesota ore docks situated on Black well canal, in this harbor, collapsed yes terday morning under the weight of 6O,- 900 tons of ore. Two boys were killed and one man was badly injured. The property loss is estimated at S1S0, GOO. The crash came without warning, 300 feet of the deck disappearing beneath the surface of the water and the top of the great pile of ore which had stood 25 feet high on the dock just showing it's cone shaped peAk above the water,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
Al WEINIG WINS.

Toronto, Ontario. Nov 19.-The Crescent Athletic club conducted q boxing show at the Bijou theater Sat urday night that was well attended. The main bout was between Al Weinig of Buffalo and Eph McGee of Toronto. It was a very brief affair. Weinig be- came the aggressor from the start and in the second round landed q hard right on the Canadian's jaw, and Me Gee did not recover for nearly five minutes. The men were matched to box twenty rounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
BROKE UP IN A ROW.

The Watervillc and Union City cle- vcns met on the gridirOn in Watervillc yesterday before an audience of about 800 people. The game, which was full of interest and excitement, ended in a dispute. The score stood GO in favor of the Union City team when dis pute arose in the second half. The Union City timekeeper claimed the teams had already played two min utes overtime, while Waterville's timer persisted that there was four minutes more to play. Waterville then made a touchdown and kicked a goal without any opposition by the Union City team. The score was GO or 6-6; take yOur pick
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
FOOTBALL PLAYER HURT,

New York. Nov 19-Frederick Gus tier, p years old. who lives in Ninety eighth street. this city. was kicked on tbe head while playing football at Hud- son boulevard and Manhattan avenue, Jersey City. yesterday afternoon. and severely injured. He was restored to consciousness by pr Meyer and taken homo by friends.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
PALMER COMING OVER.

"Pedlcr'' Palmer has posted for felt at London to get on return match with Harry Hare. Palmer has lost prestige among the British sports and he finds it more difficult to get as remunerative backing as he could before he lost to Terry McGovern in this country. Palmer says he may visit America again and try to get on another fight with McGovern in q limited round bout at Chicago or Louis vile.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
DIES OF FOOTBALL INJuRIEs.

Andover, Mass, Nov 19.-Charies Eana5ry, 15-year-old boy, who was injured in a football game here cn Saturday q week ago. died at the Massachusetts general hospital on Fri day. The boy had his arm broken in the game, but did not tell his parents Of the injury until Wednesday, when a physician was summoned. He was attacked with blood poisoning and was removed to the hospital at once by ad- vice of the physicians.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
Received by the Sultan,

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 10.-The sultan received in audience last Friday MT. Lloyd Griscom, United States charge d'affaires. It is believed that the con. ference was in connection with the pro
 posed imminent purchase in the United ltates of cruiser for the Turkish navy
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
TWO YACHTS FOR ITprGN.

London, Nov 19.--The Daily Chroni- cle, calling attention this morning to the fact that D. and w. Henderson. the builders of the Valkyries, "also are building a yacht with some sc- crecy," asks whether Sir Thomas Lip ton can be building two. -..
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19
BASKET BALL.

The preparations for the opening basket ball game in the professional league are rapidly nearing completion, and from the present indications the Auditorium will, no doubt, be filled by a vast audience on Thanksgiving even ing. when the strong New Britain team will line up against the crack local i've. That New Britain is eX- ceedingly anxious to win this game is attested by their attempt to have Bruce, the fast center of the Middle town team, play with them. It is not known yet whether they will sue ceed or not in securing him, but the probability is that they will.
 Seats for this game will go on sale Wednesday, November 21, at Towles sporting goods house on Center street. The admission price for gentlemen will be 25 cents, while an additional 10 cents will be. charged for reserved seats. Admission for ladies, includ- ing reserved seats will be 15 cents. MT Dixon has already disposed of q large number of season tickets, and anyone who desires to purchase one may do so by dropping q postal to 21 Spencer avenue, or by meeting MT Dixon personally.
 The High school has sent in an ap- plication to join the City league. and is developing q fast team. Their chances for winning the amateur championship are good. The Brooklyn Athletic clubs five have already started prac- tice and intend to make the other teams hustle.
 Tonight at the Y M. c. A. gym nasium, the Stars and Lobsters will be the opposing teams in the bowling game played under the auspices of the Y. M C.. A. bowling league. Both teams are crack-aj jacks and q close and interesting game is expected. To the member of either team who makes the best individual record in to-night's game Captains BosWitch of the Lob sters and Schleipen of the Stars will give a handsome prize.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19

Score. New Haven 8. Meriden 4; rushes, Bone 12. Russell l, Schiller 1, tie 1; stops. Cusick 36, Lations 27; fouls Whipple ?, Cusick; referee, Lush; timer, Pagan; attendance, 800.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19

Hartford. Nov 19.-Nearly 2.000 peo- pie crowded the Coliseum Saturday night expecting to see Hartford and Springfield put up a fast game of the old time variety of polo, and they were not disappointed. It was swish, bang, ping from the sound of Referee Ieahy's whistle. and although Hart ford carried off the victory by a score of II to ', it was anybody's game un- til five minutes before the close.
 During the first two periods the wis itors outplayed Hartford at all points, although at times Wodtke showed phe- nomenal bursts of speed, which aroused the spectators to enthusiasm. The German. however, seemed disgust ed at the poor work of Schofield. who seemed to be in eyerybody's way. in e1utling his own. during the first half hour of play, and Cotter and Doherty were very tired at the close of the sec ond inning with the score 6 to 5 in Springfeld's favor.
 The ball seemed to roll Hartford's way at the opening of the final period. and Springfield was forced to play mainly on the defensive. The halls fairly rained at Bill Whiting and lief fernan The score and summary:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19

Meriden, Nov 19.-The home team was q mark for New Haven Saturday night, and the score resulted as fol- lows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-19

The weeks schedule is as follows: Monday-Hartford at New Haven, Waterbury at Springfield.
 Tuesday-Meriden at Hartford.
 Wednesday-Springfeld at Meriden, New Haven at Waterbury
 Thursday ay-Hartford at Springfield Friday-Springfield at New Haven, Meriden at Waterbury.
 Saturday-Waterbur at Meriden. New Haven at Hartford
Gilpin observer., 1900-01-04

to me. She has a suitor three timc
her age, but very wealthy, who is IS,
persistent in his attentions that she
has half accepted him. Her appeal t.
me was for advice and she laid his
character before me. My counsel wa
to say no most decidedly / do no
believe in such differences in age. | tolC
her that though she was an orphan
she might have the benefit of advice
from as true and good a source a
could be desired from Miss Ami
Jocelyn, and l thought you should b,
told"
The earth reeled to Miss Annie. bu
she articulated faint THANK you"
Il told her." continued the colonel
that l had lived by you five happ,
years, and / respected and admire
you above all other women | told he
that though still in your bloom, you
had reached an age when you were
capable of giving the best advice. AnG
l concluded by saying l should like to
see her spend several more years in
school before she married anybody
which she promised to do.
The colonel stopped to look at Miss
Annie, and she turned so radiant a
face upon him that he dropped the
lines and stretched out his arms toward
her.
There is much more | would like
to say to you, Miss Jocclyn-Miss An
ME, if you would not think me pre-
sumptuous. l have mere than ad-
mired Won dnar Misc App;o 90, - Io,n
time, but until | contrasted you and
your niece, l did not properly appre
ciate your beautiful dignity. I love
you, Miss Annie. Could you be happy
as my wife?" The colonel's arms were
close around Miss Annie as he sal.
this, who found voice enough to mur.
mur yes
1t was afternoon of the followinc
day before she remembered through
the mist OF her happiness the maga-
zine she had posted. 1t was called to
her mind by the colonel appearing
with it in his hand
Il have here, my DEAR he said, the
August number of the - magazine.
Some friend has sent it to me, doubt
less because it contains a fine article
on bee culture, in which l am inter-
ested. But had already purchased a
copy. Permit me to give you this one;
there may be something of interest to
you in it. Shall we look at it now?"
Miss Annie grasped it with eager
ness. Il am deeply interested in
bees." she exclaimed, but with your
permission l will look at it later |
should prefer to talk"
And l also" beamed the colonel
Abbie Purdy Clark, in The House
keeper.
Gilpin observer., 1900-01-04
BROWNS EXAMPLE.

There" said Brown, with a shake Of
his head.
''Ive painted the house and the barn
and shed!
The fence has been fixed and the
lawns been moved,
But I do wish the town would fix ur
that road.
It's shame, call it, just plain and
fiat,
That we have to drive over roads like
that!
III wait no longer. I'll start today
And fix my part of it anyway"
Now, Brown was one of those fellows
who
When they start thing, just rush it
through" HNUHX
And week or two after, as Neighbor
Was daiving home with his pair of
Ioans,
Browns road was dry, while his own,
next door,
Was rlud TO the depth of foot or
more.
by George" said Jones, I'll let
Brown see
That l can build roads as we'll as hev'
Now, Seighbor Smith, who lived be-
low,
Saw Jones repairing his road, and so
He fxed up his, to be lin the game"
And Neighbor Robinson did the same,
And soon every householder in town
Was trying his best to beat out
brown
And now, when the town committee
meets
To talk of roads. they call them
streets"
The lnoral this tale to the reader
brings
Applies to roads and other things.
Reforms. like snowbSlls, will keep on
growing,
If somebody only sets them going.
Joe Lincoln, IN Exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1900-01-04
La Porte, Texas.

The progress of the construction
work at La Porte. Texas, the future
great deep-water shipping point at the
head of navigation on Galveston Bay
on the Gulf of Mexico, is progressing
favorably. The wharves and switch
ing tracks are nearing completion and
the work on the streets and on the
sewerage and water systems is now
under way. Mr.. |. R. Holmes, the gen.
eral manager of the La Porte Improve
ment Company and the La Porte
Wharf and Channel Company, is per-
sonally experimenting the improve
ments. Mr.. Holmes makes his head
quarters at the Sylvan Hotel and Wis
itors 70 La Porte during the next six
weeks and before the time of the first
general La Porte sale. which will be
held in February, 1900, should intro
duce themselves to Mr.. Holmes and al
low him to extend to them facilities
for getting a thorough understanding
of the conditions surrounding the La
Porte enterprises.