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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
TWO BIG PLAYS.

The engagement of Charles E. Bla- ney's company, which opens with a special matinee tomorrow at the Jacques, will be something Of q nov city from the fact that two big plays will be presented. The Mormon Wife," play that is said to be some what on the order of Way Down East" will be the bill at the three matinees, and '.An African King" q melodrama dealing with the Boer war, will be the evening play. Both will be presented with elaborate seen ic settings and completeness of detail such as is characteristic of all MT Blaney's productions, and of which local showgoers have had experience in "A Female Drummer" Across the Pacific" "The Electrician,'' King of the Opium Ring," and other plays. Seats are now on sale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

cluding turnips, apples and cheese. A little dessert consisting of starch pud- ding in the raw was about to top off the meal when the bull decided to wait no longer, and that he needed shave. He therefore made for the barber shop of Salvan Cares, where he frightened the customers half to death, upset shaving mugs and bottles of bay rum, and decided that'it was long time be- tween drinks.
 There was saloon handy next door, and to this Mir. Bull repaired. For some reason his visit was not clearly under stood, wherefore he was beaten over the snout with billiard and pool cues, which disgusted him so nightly he trotted after the receding herd up the street and calmly took his place among them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
GOSSIP OF GOTHAM,

The first public library was estab- ished in New York in the year 1700.
 In spite of the steady increase in numbers of the automobile vehicle, more horses and more carriages have been sold in New York city and vi- cinity during the last year than in 30 years.
 Miss Belle Beach, of New York, is the champion horsewoman of the country, having captured blue ribbons innumerable at horse shows. She is young and good looking and does not affect mannish airs.
 When a Japanese carved wood group representing triad of mor- keys was offered at the Sprakre sale in New York the other day Nr. Kirby. the auctioneer, glanced at it and re- marked casually that it might be pur- chased for the Reform club or the Tammany vico committee The spec tatnrs did not see tho point of this suggestion until they examined the carving. 1t was suggestive of the ad- vice: "Hear noSevil, speak no evil and rec no evil"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
NEW NIGHT OWLS.

Fred Riders New Night Owls will be at Polls Friday and Saturday with a special matinee on Saturday, and those who like this style of entertain ment may look for treat. Two new burlesques, which are said to be funny, and light olio, make up the perform ance. In the olio appear such well known performers as Farnun and Healy. May Clark, Van Austen and May Stuart, McCale and Carew, Mitch ell and Love, the original Newsboys' quintette, the four Silvins and others Sale of seats tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS.
Controversy Over the Big Fight
 Still Continues
Mayor of Cincinnati Is Still Firm and Says the Fight Will Take Place Charley Horan Has a Wonder Who Is Looking for Trouble-Hanrahan May Face Jack Jeffries Me COvarn'S Now p1pobinr Ror
Governs New Punching Bag.

1ONetu S New PunCllnI Bag.
 The controversy over the Jeffries- Ruhlin fight has brought to light many interesting items. In spite of tremen- douS pressure that is being brought to bear, Mayor Fleischmann remains firm. Former Governor Asa Bushnell called on the mayor the other day and after discussing the matter, he said: Il have always thought you were right, Mir NIayor..'' Several ministers called on one of Cincinnatis leading merchants last week and asked him to sign q petition protesting against the mill. Ill explaining his refusal the merchant said: Il want to see the match myself, and I hope it will bring many people here who will patronize my stores." Banker Mosier doesn't mince matters with this statement: "Of the thirty-one directors of the Saengerfest nearly all of them arc large taxpayers. I favor the contest because it will bring business here. Let Ills have an open town and if need be more police protection. If We had had a surplus it would have gone to some benevolent fund and not to pro- motors who have worked for two years without pay. It will be a scientific contest, no more brutal than football In an open letter to tho members of the Saengerfest board a committee of citizens declare that it is unfair to place the mayor in such an embarrass- ing position and that by insisting upon the fultilment of the mayors pledge the city of Cincinnati will be disgraced by foul and bloody prize fight Joe Choynslli has favorably impressed number of the directors, one of whom said after meeting the Califor- nia fighter: You say you do not smoke, drink or chew! You talk as if you had been educated. and you do not look the typical bruiser. If all the prize fighters can appear as well as you, l see no reason why there should be q howl against the sport.' ,Choyn- ski is willing to fight Kid Mccoy i'll the preliminary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
TERRY'S PUNCHING BAG.

Preur. Buffalo boxer, who recent ly trained with Terry McGovern. has this to say: T drifted out to Milwau- kee about two weeks before the Me Govern Cans bout. I went there in- tending to try and get on with Kid Herrick or one of the cracks out there. 1 was introduced to sam Harris, Me Governs manager, and he took me up to work. out with Terry. 1 went up and took d chance. Of course, 1 got my bumps good and plenty, but it seemed to please McGovern that I kept tearing in at him instead of backing away. l found him to be all that he had been cracked up to be. l never felt such punches as that guy gave me. He knocked me down once, and l was up in q second and after him like a young bull. l got some more smashes and l gave Ferry a few that he felt. After boxing two hard rounds he let up q bit, and We went easier. When we finished work that day Har- riS handed me ten-Spot and told me to come around again. 1 kept going every day. I roughed it with Terry and wrestled with him. He is a de- cent little fellow as well as being a crackaiack fighter. I learned a whole lot about the game during the twelve days l worked with him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
Theatrical = 'S Fraternal
HOST IN rHB DEsERT ;.

The final performance of Owen Dayis's big scenic melodrama "Lost m the Desert" at the Jacques, will be gwen this evening. It has proved one or inc most remarkable melodramatic productions ever put on in this city, Ia1fly teeming with sensational situa- tlons and exciting climaxes, and the remarkable acrobattc performance given by the troupe of Arabs has never been equalled on the local stage, The play should attract very large audience at its final performance this evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
CoNsoL1Na.

Two eountrymen in Ireland. who had not seen each other for a long time, met at q fair. They had a lot of things to tell each other.
 ''Sure. it's married am." said O'Brien.
 You don't tell me so!' said Blake
 Faith, yes" said O'Brien, ''an, I've got q fine healthy boy which the neigh. bors say Is the very picture of me"
 Blake looked for n moment at O'Brten, who was not, to say the least. remafkable for his good lookA and then said: 70. well, what's the harm 70 long as the child's healthy r
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
MAY BE HANRAHAN.

The preliminary bout to the Jeffries- Ruhlin fight ill Cincinnati on February 1o may be ten-round affair between Bill Hanrahan and Jack Jeffries, q heavyweight from the wost> William A. Brady has decided on Jack Jeffries as one of the principals in the prelim- mary and wants good man to meet him. Sam Fitzpatrick is anxious to match Hanrahan against the western CT. He will call on MT Brady today.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
COMING EVENTS.

Simonsville Social club hall, January 1O-Simonsville Social clubs masquer- ade.
 Lea*enworth hall, January II, 1901. St Thomas Cadets Athletic associa- tion's concert and reception.
 Y. NJ. c. A. hall, January 12 tafter- noonl-Basket ball, Yale Freshmen ;s Waterbury High school.
 Brooklyn Athletic club hall, January 1S-Sociable and dance.
 St Patrick's Lyceum hall. January 19 to February 1, 19Ul-Fair.
 Concordia hall, January 25, l9Ol- Waterbury Socialists ball.
 Town hall, Watertown, February l, 2 and 4-Watertown fire department's s
 City hall, February 1S-United French societies of Waterbury, concert and dance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
MARTIN JULIAN's COMPLAINT

Martin Julian has encountered many difficulties in settling some old ac- counts with Louis Houseman and Ref cree George Siler. much to his regret. Mir Julian would like very much to re- ceive q little matter of some $4,00O which he says Houseman and Siler owe him.
 They do not deny. In fact. they are very frank to admit it, but say there is little matter of bankruptcy pending which, if favorably passed upon, will dispose of all their debis without the trouble of paying them. Therefore, they suggest the case be dropped.
 Mir Julian, however, has given in structions to his attorneys to go ahead with the action. It will be reached on the calendar of the supreme court next week.
 Ju1ian's complaint lies in the fact that the fight pictures of the Jeffries- Shnrkey contest at Coney Island on November 3. 1899. were not sufficient ly attractive to entice money from the pockets If the wary in various western and middle states.
 On February 2. 1900, Julian made q contract with HouEeman nnd Siler to pool isAues and tAl<e the fieht pictures tthressh nany statss. 1nlian Id isssed
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
THOSE FOOT BALL CHANGES.
Coach for Each Game. and All Boys Must Have Consent of Parents.

Chicago, Jan 9.-Superintendent of Schools B. G. Cooley, to whom the board of education assigned the task of revising the rules of foot ball. will recommend that coach be employed for every public school foot ball team. In addition. he will recommend that no boy be permitted to become member of a school team unless lie has the written consent of his parents and is able to stand a thorotsh physical ex- animation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
WATERBURY LOSES LnD
Defeated in Hartford Last Night
 in a Rough Game

New Haven Again Takes the Lead by
 Defeating Meriden-Rumor From
 Brockton That Sounds Rather Fishy
 Hartford Comes Here Tonight
 Meriden Team Is Badly Crippled
 Other Notes on the Game.
 The Hartford Courant's story of last nights game is as follows:
 The Waterbury polo team has pen 1ant aspirations and the young men tried hard to win the game last night But it was not to be. Hartford won, to ', and the closing minutes were rull of excitement and polo.
 The Hartford team in it's entirety was very slow last night. and if Water bury had had a substitute in uniform. as the rules provide, the visitors would have come pretty near winning the game. Hartford made the third goal in the second period while Waterbury had but four men on the floor. Griffin lost a roller from his skate and had to leave the arena to have q new one put on. He did not get back ill time for the next goal, which was made in five seconds by Lewis, who did all the play ing himself. It must not be understood that Hartford is kicking because Wa terbury does not live up to the rules.
 Waterbury played a better game in the first period and had a lead of two goals when the inning was over. Hart ford made five straight ill the second and secured what was supposed to be sure lead. The third was the best round of the night. Waterbusy played desperately towards the close and while the excitement was at fever heat the welcome sound of the gong was . heard Lewis was struck in the eye by Griffin's stick and pluckily resumed after he was bandaged. The score and summary:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

Two dollars worth of merchandise for every dollar expended in our great clearance sale. Moriarty's Waterbury Furniture Go. iE
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Winona lodge. D. of F.
 Eureka chapter, R. A. NJ.
 Toantick tribe, I. o. +. Nj.
 Waterbury Company, U. R. K. r. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. Court Fruitful Vine. F. of A.. Excelsior council, o. U. A. NJ. Winona council, Jr o. U. A. NJ. Friendly league. cooking. embroid cry, glee club. Penny Prevalent bank for league members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
aoea Thine for rel,o....,.

Prisoners in Morocco are compelled to pay the officers for their trouble in arresting and escorting them to jail. This plan makes the police watcAful. and always alert for business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

Five Drawer Chiffoniers, $3.4O, dur ing our clearance snle. Moriarty's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
CHARLEY HoRAN's WONDER.

Charles Horan.. who refers to his man, William Smith, as the light weight champion of England" writes a long letter in defense of his claim, and the desire of the champion to meet McGovern. Mir Horan offers to wager 5000 Qheatrical specie} that Smith can stop Bernstein and Broad ill less time than McGovern did and also consents to match Smith against McGovern, winner to take all. Horan reiterates the statement that Smith won the lightweight championship by beating Bill Fielder of England. Ho- ran thinks his experience in pugilism should give weight to his assertions. The facts are that Smith. who is a New York boy, never won q fight in Ameri- ca that entitled him to any attention Going to England. he beat "lobster'' named Jack Roberts, and on the. strength of that Horan seeks to de- Jude the American public with the idea that Smith is champion. If Ben Jordan, who is the featherweight champion of England, declined match with smith it was on the weight question. Jordan is 126 pound man. and the lightweight limit in England is 14O pounds. So says A. F. Bettin- son. manager of the National Sporting club. who gave the following classifi- cation: Bantam, 116: feather, 126; light, 140; middle, 1oS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

" Jc;lII. Y 1eleEet, Lush; timer, Lyons; attendance, roo.
 New Haven. Jan 9.-The tailenders from the Silver city were defeated by the Blues last night in so-called ''polo' game, by the score of to 7.
 With the exception of the fine de- fense work of the Whiting brothers. the game was featureleSs. unless rough house tactics can be called fea- lures. Ten fouls called two fights on the floor, and innumerable fouls which were not called, make h pretty fair. record for one evenings work. Pierce was too sick to come down with the visitors and Mooney played in his place. During the first period both teams played the game, and it was only by good team play that the New Haven team were able to cage thelf first goal The next two goals came in at five second intervals and were obtained through some freak of the luck which seems to follow Bone.
 In the second period the visitors went to pieces and the ball was kept around Meriden,s cage most of the time. Foul playing and holding. which had been started in the first period, were we'll under way by this time, and the system culminated i0 q wrestling and hair-pulling match between lief fernan and Jason. During the last period everybody held every one else that he could reach. and if Referee Leahy had called all the fouls made the teams would have had to play an overtime game to give either of them a goal
 Bone dropped out at the beginning of this period. as his cold is botherins him. and Hausman took his place. Canayan. however, dropped out a llt- tle later and George had to come back or, the surface Meriden recovered | bit in this period and put up a fine de- fensive game, but Dick Pierce was sadly missed. as Mooney was played nearly off his feet and could not drive anywhere near the cage. The New Haven team lost two goals and the Meridens one because of rough play ing The summary:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
searchlixht. on the Ranch.

Even the western cowboy has come under the spell of the electric power. and ranch in Lower California and Mexico is to utilize local water pow CT for the generation of electricity, for lighting, harvesting, pumping, etc. The chief innovation will be the use of searchlights on the mountains overlooking the ranch to prevent cat tie raids. The operator of each light will be suitably armed with long range weapons and provided with 2 signal code by which he can flash in- formation to the other watchers.13yA telephone system, embracing all por- tions of the. 16,OO0 acres, will be an- other convenient method of raising an slarmf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

The schedule for the week is as fol lows:
 Tuesday-Meriden at New Haven, Waterbury at Hartford.
 ednesday-Hartford at Waterbury. Thursday-Waterbu at Meriden. Friday = N[eriden at Waterbury, Hartford at New Haven.
 Saturday-New Haven at Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
New Haven. Position Meriden.

Rome. Hausman first rush .... Curtis Jason. ... second rush ...- Mooney
 Canavan ...... center .d. Nh..ins yNhfnnle .halfback ..W. Whiting LAtiOns ........ goal ...'. .l1eiiei i''ii
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09

Score, Hartford s. Waterbury ': rushes, Lewis 12, Russell I. Doherty ?; stops, Starlie :.G, Fox 34: fouls, Wodtke. Doherty. Jean. Fox; referee, Lush; timer, Lyons; attendance, TOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
Won by
Gagged by

Time Limit.
 Score, New Haven z, NIeriden 2; sfops, Lations 26. Heffernan 38; rush. ses, Bone 10, Curtis 2, Whipple ], Jason tie l; fouls. Mooney 2, Bone. w.. WAitipg. Heffernan. Jason 3. Haus- n50n. Whipple; referee, Leahy; timer, fE1nft; attendance. 600.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-09
nEAGuD srAkp1NG.

Gs ean have the lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-30

A RECORD. BREAKER.
Business at the vickery & Nil Company Shows
Remarkable Increase.

Ihe amount of business now being
done ut the publishing house of the
lcKery 4 Hill Company is simply as
tonlshing. As is wen known. here
abouts. this company issues several
monthly publications. gotten IN spec
Tally for the people OF the whole coun-
try the plain, common people" us
the lanented Lincoln was wont to term
the reading. thinking masses. The
December issues Of the various Jour
nails printed by the company have Just
been mailed, ana it required 2.J11 9S.
copies to supply the actual. pa d-in-ad-
vance subscriptions.
1t is Il remarkable fact thlt this COS
Germ has no credit subscrintcns. nor
does il give any premiums Whatever 70
subscribers. the papers beinr IL ken be
cause Of their merit alone
The business IF the con pany for Tho
past week has been phenu ncuiaI. Dur
ing the - years Of the 60 npary's ex-
istence no such record ha. heretofore
been made. More than 100 geo new
subscriptions We're received from Mon
day till Saturday and the many clerks
have been kept busy handling the daily
mail, opening tho letters. entering the
subscriptions ana angWcrin" the cor
respOnGence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-30
Edward E. Myrick.

Edward Z. Myrick died at his home
at 1.tG Saturday afternoon. of pneu-
monia. Mr.. Myrick was born April &c
1886. and was therefore So years. S
months and days old at the time OF
mis- demise. He was the last survivor
of the family of DR.. and Mrs. Lot My
rick. one Of the oldest and most re-
spected in the city. Mr. MyriCk had
always been citizen Of his native city.
He was a veteran of the War Of the
Rebellion, having served in Go. X, lst
Me. Cavalry.
He is survived by widow and a
daughter. Mrs. w. j. A. Collins. who
have the sympathy Of a large circle Of
friends in their loss.
The funeral will be held at 230
O'clock Monday afternoon, at his late
i enc - State street. Rev. E. E
Newbert of the Unitarian church, will
oHiciate. assisted by Rev. Norman Me
Kinnon, pastor Of the Congregational
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-30
Daily kennebee Journ4
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
CAPITAL STOCK INCREASED.
augusta Trust Company Stockholders
Held Special Meeting Saturday.
voted to Make Capital S1O0, 900 Instead o,
$4,000 as at Present.

special meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Augusta Trust Co. was held
saturday afternoon. at the bankine
Inns "i the institution in the Opera
rouse block. All the stock of the com
,'iiS' WIN perhaps a very few excep-
tt'hS' was represented. The president
non. j. Manchester Haynes. presided
ana secretary Frank f.. Smith occu-
lied ms usual place as recorder. The
meeting was held for the p1rpose of
considering whether the company,
would increase the capital stock since
us organization the company has baen
dong business on a capital of $50 600
put now that the volume of business
mas grown so much it has been found
necessary to enlarge the capital
Inc meeting voted TO authorize the
treasurer to Sell $4,000 additional
stock. This will increase the capital
t. Slooo"o, just double the present cap
!taL No provision as 10 preference in
the purchase Of the new stock is in
Guided in the vote Of the company
II is stated that the Augusta Ma
uonal Bank will Immediately go into
liquidation and that it's business viii
ho wound up and absorbed by the Au-
gusta Trust Go. Cashier John r. Gould
viii be connected with the Trust co.
until such time as the affairs Of the
Augusta National Bank are settled. It
may that Mr.. Gould. who has been 50
long a faithful officer Of the Augusta
Bank. will ultimately enter the per-
manent service Of the Trust Co
The kennebec Savings Bank will
hereafter occupy the whole Of the
building on Water street where. in
company with the Augusta National
Bank, it has for many years done bust
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-30

Mean or normal temperature. ..
The warmest month was that Of 1SS'
with an average Of 30.
The coolest month was THAI of 1SsS with
an average Of II.
The highest temperature was IS on tho
list 1876
The lowest temperature was-l5 on the
10Th. 1877
Average date on which frs; killing
frost occurred in autumn. Q.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring D.
PRECIPITATION Grain ana melted snow.
Average for the month, 81 inches.
Average number Of days with "a Of an
inch or more. II.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
~ inches in 1891.
The least monthly precipitation was go
inches in 1896.
The greatest amount Of precipitation
recorded in any "A consecutive hours was
233 inches on the 9Th and 10Th 1881.
The greatest amount Of Snowfall re
corded in any p consecutive hours Irec-
ord extending to winter Of 1SS4-s5 only
was y inches on the 18th and 10Th, 1855.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of clear days, s; partly
cloudy days, 70: cloudy days. H.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the northwest.
The highest velocity Of the wind was 81
miles from the southeast on the 9th. 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-12-30
ATLANTIC HOSE. NO. 2.
Will Give a Grand Ball. New Years Eve in
City Hall.

Atlantic Hose 90. No. ?, of this city.
fire fighters Of whom any city might
well he proud, win "--a ~~- h-'
New Ya7.'- e-.. .ru-.,+ .. .rt. IVY E.
with music by Monaghan. 4 concert
from 4 Il 3 o'clock vim prccede IN
dancing. the grand march to begin AZ
g o'clock.
The directors will be Chief Engineer
G. ". Kicker, Assistants T.. Pedder ana
E. H. Gay. and their aids will be the
Atlantic boys. capt. Henry Thyng,
Percy Jones. Franz Turner. w. J.
Skahan. p. :. McDavid, l.. J. Haskell,
F. W. Chadwick and L. F. Kicker.
The boys have not given ball for
several years and it is expected that
all the friends of the company VIII
turn out on this occasion.