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Patrick Madigan, ,an estimsble and pop ular young man who has been in the em- pIoy of s. P. Glover for 10 years, leaves, this week, to take position with Hamil' ton, grocer, in Waterbury. His mother will also move to Waterbury.
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Taylor, Curtis & Go. are showing some very handsome wall paper in their win dows, and are offering some excellent
 values. just now.
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Mai W. B. Hincks and MT Benham o1 Bridgeport were on the Pootatuck brook Wednesday, and secured good strings oi trout.
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Mrs R. N. Betts and Miss Barnard, who have passed the winter in Florida, start
 for home on the 17th, ,and will arrive here
 about May l.
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Charles Betts, Erdman < Elwelps pop ular clerk on their Newtown route, has
 been very sick for two weekss but is now ! m Ehs monds
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Mems fine dress shoes in patent leathe r, tan, cali and yici kid. All the latest styles and shapes. Why go to the cit y goods at the Sandy Hook Slloe Store.
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M. c. Finnell is laid up with the grip

E. ". Troy, Jr., and Thomas F: Blake gre out again, after few days fndfsposf tion with hard colds,
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HATTERTOWE.

Isaac Patchen died Tuesday, April 10, at his home, aged s2 years. He leaves one daughter and four sons, Miss Mary Patchen of Hattertown, Charles Patchen of Long Hill, Richard, Theodore and W llism Patchen, all of Waterbury. Also one sister, Mrs Melissa Saxton, of Middle. bury.
 Mrs Sarah Patchen of Easton Is the guest of her sister, Mrs R. P. Davis.
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New supply of homespun and ladies dress goods at the Sandy Hook Woolen Co.
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The ladies are invited to call at the store Of Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, and look over the New Royal sewing machine. Ii Is sold under guarantee.
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Fresh stock of horse powders and poul' try food a. Hartwell's prescription phag- macy, Shelton.
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Mrs Ira Wildman has been quite seri ously Ill for the past two weeks ,sufferir, ,e with complication of diseases.
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The many friends of Frederick Cham bers were pleased to see him in town, this week. His daughter, Miss Susie Cham
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Mems genuine Milwaukee and grain shoes. Creedmore's, at $2.25. Beat this If you can.--[W. c. Corbett, Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
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If vou are going to paint and want an article which will stand by you, call at Tavlor. Curtis & Co.'s and get the Long man & Martinez goods. They are all right and gold under guarantee.
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Dr Gordon has 6 new carriage, bough of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
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R Rahert D. Smith of Port Jarvis, N. Y-, will take charge of the farm of the late s. s. Scudder, and is expected to arrive in town with his family early in May.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
SERVICE ON GOOD FRIDAY.

Rev Edward R. Evans. pastor of the Bedding Congregational church, will preach the sermon at the service n the church this (Friday) afternoon, April B, at 3 o'clock. The sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed in connection with the service.
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bers, accompanied him. He expects to come to Newtewn for the summer about June 15.
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l.. c. Gilbert & Sons have purchafas sd horse to replace the one that they T g. gently lost by death.
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rprE no RoYs AND GIRLS.

We are giving away air guns, watches, solid sola rings and many otber valuable preml' ,n,ms to boys and girls for selling twenty ~a~sara WDld owe needles given FREE with sacn thimole. Every lady buys soon as she saes it. No money requtred-we trust you. send them poerpaid with premium ltat and f,slI engfrucfions, Whenssold send us the mon isos. Address. Starr Supply Co.,, Naugatuck, G0NXas
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Mrs L. c. Gilbert spent few days. laai
 week, with her daughter, Mrs M. B. Flaw lev. -...s.
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Miss Julia Warner has 8 pet canGsr, which is in it's 14sh year of existence.
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DIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss Probate

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss IProDate U Court, Aprill7. 1900.
 Estate of F. Henrietta Woodruff late of Washing gton, 1n said district. deceased:
 Tho Court of Probate tor District Of Wash ington hath limited and allowed 6 months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. Ali persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate navment to John N. Woodruff, F'' Administrator.
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MT and Mrs George Knapp spent Sun. day with friends in Fairfield.
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A horse belonging Co Andrew Hull, which was hitched in the center at San
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Clifton Fairchild has been visiting his . mother the past week.
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Michael Turner has moved to Michael Halpine's place in Zoar.
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NICHOLS.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES,

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev George W. Servis has been reap pointed to the Methodist church for an- other year, and will be present next Sun day to conduct the Easter service. NIT Servts has served eight years az one of the assistant tres surers of the New York East conference.
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MIDDLESEX BANKING CO.-subscribed III capital, &So0, 900. Paid in, a6Oo 900. lssuf per cent Debenture Bonds of &I0o, sso0, &s5t, $500, sl000 and s500o, which are by statute law. ful investments for Trust Funds in the stsiA. L. D. SANFORD. Agent. II Bishop Flock Bridgeport. Conn.
 DOR SALE-White Wyandotte, John B. Felt strain, cockerels. outlets and fowls. AL so Black Minorcas, Schumacher strain. My Wyandottes are exhibition birds. A. No. l, and cannot be beaten as layers. there are none better in the market. Sold in pairs, trios or single birds. Don't write unless you want good fowls. Eggs in season. John Monroe, Box B, South Kent, Ct.
 NoTICE-I will be al the town clerks once " every Saturday. from to p m, until rur- ther notice, ,for the purposesof receiving taxes R. A. Clark. Collector.
 FJO RENT OR FOR SALE-A deslraole house of 10 all in first class condition. with garden. Low rent to responsible party. Alp. ply to R. H. Beers. Newtown, Conn
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Master Harold Frey spent last wee E with his grandparents in Walkers Farm j.
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James Betta, student at Yale, IS at home for the Easter recess.
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Wheeler Ward of Botsford has been in poor health for some time. Dr Gordon has been in attendance.
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Rev MT Hutching will preach at the Hawleyville chapel on Sunday afternoon at 3 3.30 o'clock.
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MT and Mrs Minott Augur passed sex eral days in Woodbridge, this week.
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The ladies' prayer meeting will be heI, next Tuesday at Mapleton with Mrs Ben x,aSt
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Important Notice to Farmers

am still acting as agent for D. NJ. Osborne
 & Co.,, Auburn. N. Y. am selling their now
 CTS, tedders and rakes, eighttoot rakes hay
 ing 25 teeth. These machines all have roller
 bearings and all ot the latest improvements The Osborne riding and walking spring tooth harrows give the best Of satisfaction every where. Also agent tor Belcher x Taylor. Chicopee Falls, Mass. Their steel beam blows both swivel and right hand, are the best on the market. These blows are made especial ly tor the New England states. am agent for Clark's cutaway harrows, land rollers both wood and steel, J. E. Porter's having tools and cultivators. If you are in want of any i'm; plement call or drop me @ line and1 wi i'll call | on you and let you have the best line of goods \ on the market at the lowest price.
 l.. N. MALLETT, Long Hill.
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DIsTRICT OF BEDDING, ss, Probate Cour

RESTRICT OF BEDDING, ss, Probate Court, U April [, 1900.
 Estate of award Wheeler, late of Bedding. in said district, deceased
 The Court ot Probate for the District of Red ding hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors ot sald asfate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within ', said time, h.e VII De to said estate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to William 0. Sanford, Admin istrstor estate Ward Wheeler. deceased, Padding Ridge, Conn.
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A complete line of misses' and chil'
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FRANK CONaER.

Horseshoeing and General Blacksmith, Oar rtage and Wagon Making and Repair ing. All first class work at Bottom Prices. Re member the place, new shop near ms house. just south of KsDe's uutton rhop.
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RMERICA'S Greatest Medicine is "A Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it pos sesses unequalled curative powers and it's record of cures is GREATEST
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Honest Work For An Honest Price.

Light rims per set s3-so; light steel tires per set s4; light spokes each Toe; light tires re- set s5c; light buggy axles, including setting boxes in wheels s4.25 per set. Buggy shafts finished and painted t2-50. Heavy team whit fetrees made of white oak and ash. troDed with verysbe iron and painted, e; neck We do all kinds of iobbing cheap Open bug gies painted S; carriages painted ss; sur reYs painted tT; Two seated wagons painted
 S6. We use only best paint and varnish- We adv ertise our price and don't charge you more when you come 10 see us. We employ only the most experienced workmen. We will give you good work and more of fl for lesa money than car he got elsewhere IL psya others 10 come good ~ays to us for waxoT | work. ii will pay you. For sale one seconG hand heavy team wagon, one set steel shoo bobs heavy.
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OSCAR PITZsCHLER,

BARRIER A HAIRDREssER, West Street.
 sS-Haircutting, Shaving, shampooing and sinKeIng in the very best manner and latest style. No extra charge tor trimming whiskers at time of Haircut. Comparison with work of others invited. Special attention to Lad1es' shampooing and Children's Haircutting.
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TEN PAGES.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
 Trinity Church. SERVICES IN TRINITY CHURCH ON GOOD
 FRIDAY. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 &. m. Three hours service with meditation on the Seven Last Words, from 12 to 3 o'clock. SERVICES IN TRINITY CHURCH ON EASTER
 DAY. Holy Communion at 8 a. m. Morning prayer, sermon, Holy Con- munion at II 8. m.
 Children's service at 3 30 p. m. The barrel to be sent to Waccawaw Brook Green, South Carolina, by the Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity parish, will be packed on Tuesday, April F.
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COLLECTORS NOTICE-Nctice is hereby U given that have received warrant to collect @ tax Of thirteen mills on the dollar on the list of 1899 in the town ot Sherman, Conn. For the purpose Of receiving said tax will be at the store of William B. Hawley, Saturdays, each day to receive said tax. Nine per cent interest will be added and collected on all taxes unpaid after May l, 1900. Frank Hun gerford, Collector. sherman. March 2I. 1900
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WANTED.
Wanted.

Ten or twelve head of yearlings or two. year old cattle, Address,
 III. B. Co$eT',
 Botstord. Conn.
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HAVE ARRIVED HOME

with car load of horses, 4 or pairs that will Kind and broke single or double. Any one looking for horse will do well by coming to ses, ma BRONSON & SANFORD,
 4l Elm St., Bridgeport, Conn
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NOR SALE-Horse suitable for general farm | work or driving. T. A. Bishop, (Little York Sandy Hook, Ct
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D DASPBERRIES-Cu Cuthbert, strong plants, :. IL per hundred. John Fl. Chautems, Bots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
CIVIL SERVICE CASES DECIDED.
THE APPELLATE DIVISION RESTORES DIR.
FRANK NJ. BANTA TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
handed down decisions in number of Civil Service
cases. Clark III. Mcdonald, a veteran of the civil
War was removed superintendent of the Harlem
River Driveway February IA 1898 John }.
Quinn was appointed to the place on May follow
ing jury found that the abolition of the office
was a subterfuge. and Justice Nash granted an
order for mandamus ordering McDonald's rein
statement. Justice McAdam signed the mandamus.
and President Clausen appealed The Appellate
Division. in opinion by Justice 1ngraham now
reverses the order. and orders trial
Francis NJ Banta, medical officer in the Fire
Department at $1,000 year. dismissed by
Commissioner Scannell without trial charges In
September, 1898. Justice Mattice decided that his
removal illegal under the general Civil Ser
vice law. A verdict in favor Of the relator was
ordered. and Justice Mattice issued writ of man
damus requiring the Commissioner 10 reinstate
Banta. The order affirmed yesterday, and
DIR. Banta will get his place and his back salary
When Patrolman John A. Donnelly was on trial
for neglect of duty in the days of President Frank
Moss Roundsman Sullivan testified that he saw
Donnelly come the street through a certain
door Dcnnely said. You lie.' The remark was
made the basis of additional charge. and Don
nelly was dismissed from the force. The majority
of the Appellate Division In an opinion by Justice
duct unbecoming officer alone sufficient to
Justify dismissal.
Justice Ingraham writes dissenting opinion. He
saws there was the testimony of two disinterested
witnesses that the door in question was locked,
and Donnelly could not have just come through IT.
When the roundsman swore TO what ne did II was
should not be dismissed for an almost involun-
tarv exclamation" Presiding Justice Van Brunt
and Justice Patterson concur with justice NC
Iaughln. and Justice OBrien coacLrs with Justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
DECISION AGAINST F. A. BURNH4M.
APPELLATE DIVISION AFFIRMS AN ORDER
IN CASE REVOLVING CHARGES
WHICH ARE DENIED.

The Appellate Division o. the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down decision affirming an order OF
the lower court in the of Morton d. Moss
against Frederick A. Burnham. The plaintiff al
leges that he loaned the defendant various sums.
aggregatng $4,000. but that he accepted $4,000 In
payment and gave a full release, because he
alleges the defendant falsely represented himself
as being insolvent Moss says he also wrote a let
Ter saving there had been monetary transaction
between him and Burnham. so that the latter could
show il TO the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Associa-
ton of which he We president. Moss brought
suit TO have his release delivered up and cancelled
and declared null and void. and also to recover
from Burnham the balance Of $4,000
The question before the Appellate Division was
merely whether the defendant had right 10 have
issues framed for trial by jury at this time The
Court, in opinion by Justice Ingraham, holds
that in this case before there be the enforce
nent Of a legal right. equity must remove the
barrier raised by the plaintiffs release. To remove
that barrier is the relief sought the first thing
sought If the Court shall decide that the plaintlif
IS entitled judgment setting aside the release,
then the question to the defendants right to a
Jury trial may properly be determined. The order
Of the lower court denying motion to frame issues
10 be tried by a jury is therefore affirmed. All
concur.
Frederick A Durham could be last
night but his brother, George Burnham. said that
he could say what his brother would say by merely
general denial. with the release set up af-
frmatve defence.
nothing in IL at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
GAS WAR IN THE BRONX.
CONSOLIDATED is ENTERING Thai
BOROUGH AND WILL CUT RATES.

The gas war which has resulted so satisfac-
.orilv TO the residents of Manhattan. If not to
the stockholders Of the gas companies is soon TO
be extended to the Borough of The Bronx, and
soon gas bills will be reckoned there at 90 cents
charged at present by the four companies which
light the region beyond the Harlem. The Con
solidated Gas Company is responsible for this
benencent spread of hostilities Its operatives
are now LAYING main pipe under the Harlem
River lust north of the Madison Avenue Bridge
at one-hundred- nd thirty ninth-st. Permission
from the proper authorities obtained some
time ago. 1t seems. The company expects to
have twelve miles Of service pipe laid in The
Bronx Borough within the next three months
and will first supply residents along Brook,
Third Willis and St AIMS ayes. The work is
being pushed with all speed, and canvassers
have been at work for several days already who
are taking orders rapidly, It is said, for gas at
the cut rate of % cents.
These facts were learned last night from
director of the company, who refused to let his
name be used
The companies now selling gas in The Bronx
which viii be affected at once by the arrival OF the
Consolidated the scene are the Central Union,
the Northern Union. the Standard and the Yon-
kers The first two said TO be controlled by
the NeW-AmSterdam
wall Street heard rumor late yesterday
afternoon the effect that representatives, OF
the various local gas companies had met in the
course Of the day TO discuss the situation, with
view TO settling the rate war. A director or the
New Amsterdam Gas Company. which is Vitally
concerned in the matter. declared that so far as
he knew such meeting had been held, and
that the situation remained unchanged The
action OF the gas stocks on the Stock Exchange
and in the outside market did not reflect any
DEVELOPMENTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
RESULTS OF HARVARD GAMES

Cambridge, Mass, April 12-Despite cold driz-
zng rain and heavy track the Harvard varsity
games were held on Holmes Field this afternoon.
Haigh, the freshman sprinter. the quarter
mile; Clark. who second in this event, won
the 22O In slow time; Swan. who has hitherto been
a mile runner, the half mile with ease Blake
more. the two miller. being second. r, Grant was
not allowed TO compete in the games. and a small
field started in the distance events. The times
however, were remarkably good Knowles, a new
man this year, the mile by about sixty yards
I'm minutes and IS seconds. The two mile race
close fight between Foote and Richardson
Foote passing RICHARDSON at the end, winning by
about ten yards. HaHowell will be Harvards
strongest card in hurdling in the dual games with
Yale. None of the field events brought out any
remarkable results. The pole vault was postponed.
Cochems. the Harvard strong man. made the best
individual performance of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
THE SPLITTING
NUISANCE,
DisinfectiOn of Rooms and Gus
pidOrs.
Rely upon PIatrs Chlorides as the proper
disinfectnnt

The Boards OF Health in all parts OF the coun-
try agree that consumption is an infectious and
communicable disease. and is usually trans
mitted from the sick to the well by means Of the
dried and pulverized sputum floating as dust In
the air. This being the case. it can in a great
measure be restricted by the use OF proper dis
infectants. Platts Chlorides. one part 10 ten
OF water, frequently sprinkled about the room
particularly before sweeping. and the same dis
infectant. one part to four OF water. in the Gus
pidor or vessel receiving the poisonous and Of
II is liquid without odor or color and its fire.
quent use Is not attended with any ANNOYING
features 'e
A quart bottle Will last average family n
month, and II can be obtained at all druggists
hish-class grocers and house furnishing dealers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
YACHTING.
TRIAL BOATS FOR CANADA RACES

TRIAL BOATS FOR CANADA RACES.
ST Paul. Mimi, April u (SpecaD.-1n the White
Bear Lake Yacht Club, which has challenged for
the Seawanhaka Cup, there are now three racers
being built the trial for representative
to go to Montreal J.. p. Ordway s having one
built by Ramalay. Mr.. Ordway raced the sloop
Yankee last at Lake st. Louis, near Mon
treal In the challenge races against the previous
wears winner of the Seawanhaka Cup. the Do
minion. F. NJ Douglas is having second boat
constructed by Amunson. and c. NJ. Griggs has
ordered the third. All three hulls nearly fn-
ished. The usual secrecy is maintained in re-
gard 10 their design. Two more yachts will proba-
bly, be ready before the trial called. In
this there will be equal number of trial
yachts each side. 1t is learned here that the
Royal st. Lawrence Yacht Club members will pro-
vide five for the first tests member of the Lake
of Two Mountains Yacht Club, which has many
prominent Montreal people in its membership Is
having built one of these defenders, and second
is being built the order of Commodore H. NJ.
Nelson, OF the ROYAL St. Lawrence Yacht Club.
Former Commodore James Ross, the owner of the
three previous Glencairns, which won the cup for
three seasons is taking third. and the fourth Is
ordered at Lakeside. on Lake St. Louis where the
final races will be sailed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
M'COY AND JEFFRIES MATCHED

An uneven match and which will cause
amazement among those interested in boxing was
that agreed 10 yesterday between Jim" Jeffries
the champion heavyweight, and kid" Mccoy II
is to take place before the club Offering the best
inducements on July 80. If the men come together
Jeffres will have the advantage In weight Of mora
than seventy pounds. II Will be remembered that
If 1t were not for the holding back of the second
round of McCoy's recent fight with Chovn ;lxi the
third class boxer. he would probably have been
defeated 1t is the opinion of many who follow the
pugs records closely that Mccoy wouId 10
defeated by Tommy Ryan. the Welterweiebt
match with MCCOY. ~ e "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
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PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TODAY

BOWLING.-Coumbia League-Columbia,
Standard and Oriental teams; Carruthers
National-Pin Knight, East New-York and
Echo teams.
POOL-New-York Athletic Club cham
pionship; Knickerbocker Athletic Club cham
pionship.
TRAP SHOOTING.-Forester Gun Club.
Newark: Ninth Ward Gun Club, Secaucus.
n. J.; Ridgewood Gun Club Wssler Park.
Long Island
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Freeman, exhibition.
New-York Checker Club
ASKETBALL.-Amateur Athletic Union
championships. 9Th Regiment Armory.
GOLF.-Mixed foursome handicap, Lake
wood
FENCING.-Junior teams, Fencers' Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
BASEBALL IN THE WEST

Chicago, April 12.-The club owners of the Ameri-
Baseball League held their last meeting to-day
prior to the formal opening of the baseball season
The meeting was an important one, as the playing
schedule prepared by President Ban" johnson
came up for adoption. and other business WAS
transacted, including action the peace agree
ment between the American and the National
leagues, involving the placing In Chicago of an
American League team under the management OF
Charles Comiskey. the taking over of the National
territory. and the adoption of a general plan 10
work In harmony with the major league. The
meeting, which was held the Great Northern
Hotel, was attended by all the officials OF the
league, including President Johnson, I[ea and
Connie" Mack. of Milwaukee, Comiskey of Chi
cago: Manning. of Kansas City; McAleer. OF Cleve-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
ATHLETICS.
ATHLETICS A

ATHLETICS AT PARIS EXPOSITION.
The committee having in charge the athletic
games to be held at the Paris Exposition this year
has arranged its programme. The professional
foot will be held July l. and g. The
amateur contests will four days July Is. II,
10 and %. Rugby football will be played DC
tober IA q and Is. Association football will be
played on September 16 % and so, and October I.
There will be additional hockey, cricket, lawn
tennis, Croquet, bowling and contests for women.