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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
sPALDING WANTS FERRIS.
League President Wants Cincinnati
to Accent the Franchise

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 2S.-Judge
Howard Ferris admitted today that he
had been offered by A. G. spalding, pres
ident of the National league, the Gin
cinnati franchise, providing he can Sc
cure grounds. He said:
"Spalding, through his agent inf ormed
me that John T. Brush had been frozen
out and he would like a company Of 10
cal capitalists to have the club. The
only stipulation is that suitable grounds
be secured To that end l have opened
negotiations with John 7. Brush for his
stand and grounds and hope to be sue
cessfu.
president Ban johnson, of the Amert-
can league, not only offered to subscribe
5000 worth of stock but pledges his as
sistance In securing players. ~
"There will be no trouble to secure
capital and I have every reason to- be-
lieve that the plans will be successful,
and there is no other bidder. to whom
Brush can sell his property"
Judge Ferris added that he would not
only try to secure the grounds and
grandstand, but also the assets, which
would include the contracts with the
players. The company will also offer to
assume the liabilities of the club. In
answer to query today on the subject
came the following from A. G. Spald-
"When vacancies actually occur in the
National league 1 will place any applf-
cation from the local capitalists that may
come to me from desirable cities before
the proper league authorities"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29

happens that a diminutive player gets the
ball away from a larger and heavier OPP
ponent by superior strategy. The great
attraction of the game to the general
spectator is that the ball is continually
in sight. The play changes rapidly from
one end of the field to the other; there
are no delays, and everything done on the
field Is in plain sight. The great differ
ence between Association and Rugby
football is that in the former game
the ball cannot be handled. 1t is football
pure and simple, and the object of the
players to score goals is plain to every
onlooker.
There is an absence of the rough play
so often associated with intercollegiate
football. Neither tripping, hacking, nor
jumping at a player is allowed, the rules
state, and no player shall use his hands
to hold OF push an ADVERSARY Charging
from behind is also an infringement of
the rules unless man is facing his own
goal and willfully impeding his adversary
while in that position, and as penalty
a kick is given for any breach of the
etiquette Of the game, the rough player
soon subsidies if an impartial referee has
charge of the play The rules of the
game are framed to prevent accident, and
it is seldom, indeed, that player re-
ceiyes a serious injury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
.HORSEFLESH PRICES
LONG LIST OF TROTTERs AND
PAGERS SOLD FOR 10000
AND UPWARD
ARIoN WAS SOLD FOR $125,o 900
AxteIl Changed Hands at 100000.
While Many Other Horses Were =
High Up in the Thou
sands.

When Robert Bonner in 1884, paid $40, 900
in cash for the champion trotting mare,
Maud S, it was, says the American Horse
Breeder, price which had never been
exceeded for any horse in America and
the prediction was then quite general
that this prince of purchasers would
probably not buy many more; that no
other would take his place, and that
such a price was not likely to be again
paid.
Not very long after Bell Boy sold at
auction for $51, O00 which so far exceeded
the price ever paid for trotting horse
that many actually doubted the sale be-
ing genuine, and prominent papers re-
ported that only portion of this amount
was cash. However, the truth in rela-
ton to that sale now stands unqueS-
tioned-that $51 900 was the amount actu-
ally paid, and at five services were re-
served, that was equivalent to 81 800 more.
so that actually the famous colt brought
$53,50O. Unfortunately, Bell Boy was de-
stroyed by fire after having completed
only one season, consequently there was
an actual loss of thousands of dollars
from that purchase, though had he lived
long enough to have completed the en-
gagements for his services which had
been entered at the time of his death
there would have been a handsome profit
from his purchase, proving that the price
paid for him was, after all, no more than
"a fair commercial value.
The most sensational sale followihget that
of Bell Boy was of Axtell, almost imme-
,diately after he made his wonderful
three-year- record of ZIP, for S105,o00.
Many again claimed that it was not prob
able so high price wac actually paid,
and when, several months after, in con-
nection with the assessment of taxes on
this famous young horse, the point was
raised, q false report was widely eireu-
lated that the actual purchase price was
really much less, still, like the pre-
vious cases, that has now been settled
beyond question, and what is more, this
horse has already proved a profitable In
vestment, While the sale of Arion for
$4,000, though greater than was ever
paid for trotting horse did not cause
so much comment as many of the others.
In order to show the market advance
in prices mentioned above the following
list of the highest prices which have been
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
Four Leaders
Divide 100000.
Audubon Boy is
the Top Notci1er.

Providence melted his present figures,
2:O6.
AT Columbus he again lowered the
colors of Shadow Chimes, but at Buff
falo the Village Farm crack turned the
tables. At Glens Falls he won again, bur
Geers had his charge at Brighton Beach.
At Readville, however, when they met
again, the son of ]. j. Audubon won the
$3.50 purse handsomely.
1t was at Providence that he scored
his biggest coup. He took $4,000 down
in addition to his record as a result of
his days race. He followed this by q
defeat at Syracuse, however, but at Terre
Haute he again beat Shadow Chimes. Az
Evansville he scored a straight heat VIC
tory, and followed it at Lexington by
winning the Wilson stake in three fast
heats, closing at Memphis with three
heat victory.
Dan Patch Still Unbeaten.
The record of Dan Patch, the unbeaten
son of Joe Patchen, is quite as gooa
as that of Audubon Boy, though his win,
nings were scarcely two-thirds as great.
He won every race in which he started,
lost but one heat and reduced his record
from 2:10 to 2:G41a. Had it peen neces-
sary he could have done even better, but
he was scarcely extended in any race
during the year.
In his first start at Windsor he made
|, a mark of 2:071a. At Detroit he paceo
all three heats under 2:10 and equaled
his record. AT Cleveland he repeated has
performance. At Columbus he mad an
easy time and at Buffalo won handiIy
Makes His Mark of 2:O4 1-2.
AT the big race meeting at Brighton
Beach it was feared he would =meet his
first defeat. He was not tried out in
the first heat and was easily beaten, but
in the second he was sent the distance
in 2:0415, and used his field so badly that
| he won handilv 'l@
At Readville. forced by Mazette, he re-
peated in 2:041a. Cincinnati and Hartford
| furnished easy wins, but at Lexington
he was supposed to have more than ne
could do. e4A sthss
Shadow Chimes opposed him. but ne
| Village Farm horse was easily disposet
| of after a first heat in 2:05. Harold Il
was also picked to defeat him at Mem.
! phis, but again he won in straight -eats
| 1t was Mazette who gave him the race
This was his last start of the year.
Three of the four horses should next
! year give splendid accounts or them
| selves. Dan Patch's possibilities arr
! seemingly limitless and many think he
will lower the worlds figures before ie
| is through and beat his famous sre's
! mark next year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29

from the above table it will be seen
that previous to 1870 only eight had been
sold for $4,000 or more Of these Cold
smith Maid was sold at different times
for $4,000 and $26,500 respectively.
There are several others, such as Mount
Rose (three years, 2:1S), Starlight (two
years, 2:261a), etc, which are entitled to
place in the above list, but of which
the prices have never been made public.
In the case of Poeahontas (2:2624};- the
first trotter costing $4,000, only $4,000 or
$4,000 Of it was in cash, and a few OF
the others were not wholly cash sales,
but In the main the figures represent ex-
actly that amount Of cash paid out, and
the few exceptions would not affect the
general showing, except in very slight
degree. -
ia 1t will be noticed that several of the
above have been sold two or more times,
and are given in order that the different
prices may be compared
The asterisk (s) indicates that half
interest was sold at the rate given, the
e**), while we do not mean to say it is
not the actual price paid. but is the re-
ported price, and has never been prop
erly authenticated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
QUESTION OF MONEY.
Bill Lange Has Not Yet Accepted to
Play with Detroit.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 2s.-Bin LANCE
has been heard from by the local man
agement. A letter received from the
Californian advances the negotiations SO
chances for his performing next season
as member of the Detroit team are
1t is now simply a question of terms.
If the local owners name a figure that
Lange likes. his word Is given that he
will come here. They nave wired him
their terms. How much money the big
fellow desires is not stated. but it can
be said without fear of error that his
price is one that puts this deal in the
same class as the Keller dicker. 1t Is
known that LANCE had an offer year
ago of $4,000 to break into the game,
and with baseball conditions as they
are today he will not cut his price any.
When LANCE was seen in California by
the Detroit agent lie announced that ho
was fully determined to play ball next
year. and the question of his location
was one of many only. In his commun-
cation to the club LANCE promised to give
immediate answer when terms were nam
ed and his acceptance or refusal of The
offer Is expected at any time now.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29

paid for. trotters, with the date of sale
and the age of the horse at the time, is
given. While .thissIst, which is designed
to include all tretters and PAGERS having
brought $4,000 or more, maS~rlot prove
sabsolHteIyr complete or free from errors,
most Of these prices have baen yerified
and it is more accurate-an d-far more
complete than any list previously pub
liShed:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
Michigan in a Fast Practice.

g PASADENA. Cal, Dec 2S.-The Mich
igan team got down to regular practice
work today for the game with Stamford
university on New Years day. In spite
OF their long rest the men went at The
game with snap and determination that
gave Yost great satisfaction. He says
IL they continue this gait they will win.
In the morning the team went through
light work on the go.f links at Hotel
Raymond. This was little more than
signal practice. In the afternoon they
game Will be played. and for an hour and
ha1i they went through their fornaa-
tons ct a speed that boded- Ill for, the
Stanford men, number of whom ,yatch-
ed the play. After the practice the Wis
tiers visited the points Of interest about
the city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29

You can leave Minneapolis at rs p.
m.,s ST. Paul 6 p M, via 1.-The Milwau-
KEGS early evening train and arrive
Chicago O'Clock next morning. Stand
ard sleepers.
Dinner is served % of Minneapolis
and St. Paul on this train in one. of the
c., NJ. & ST. P. celebrated dining cars
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-29
California?

Consult Minneapolis & st. Louis r. r.
agents before starting, and get valuable
pointers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23

time?" And she certainly did, as- serts the Philadelphia Times.
 She began by taking her papa $ neck tie box out of the bureau drawer and displaying all the neckties on the bed, where she thought they could be seen to much better advantage. The box wasn't interesting, so she threw that under the bed. Next she took a toy lamp to pieces, but as that wasn't quite exciting enough as lamp study, she followed it up with even greater att tention to the regular one, threw its wick out of the window, and poured the oil down the front of her dress.
 Then she picked off the wall about half a yard square of paper, and pow dered the bits on the floor with the con- tents of talcum powder box. The pin tray on the bureau didn't suit her, so she broke that in two pieces and added the pins and trinkets to the scraps of paper and talcum powder. Next she turned her attention to bottle of yas- cline and rubbed it or. her face and into her hair. A shower of photo graphs Lay around the room in fash ion that would have, done credit to the ambidextrous Keller or Hermann.
 This done Kathryne, was just bout to lay hold of her mothers shoes mhe en that lady herself appeared. The baby tossed the pair of shoes over her head backward and said: "See them go.''
 There was plenty of ''go," indeed, and all in about five minutes time, too.
 This is true story.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
s,edge noga.

Apart from the great use that the sledge dogs were to us for pulling purposes, they made wonderful com panions in the solitude of the far north Already early in the expedi- Ition I had presented to each of the members a dog, and great affec- .ti0n arose between the masters and their dumb companions. Members often retired to some quiet corner, petting their favorite dog; the lives, the struggles and the suffering of the Idogs helped to take the members out of themselves. and thus assisted ma ferially the common welfare of our small community. Suddenly the whole pack of 70 seemed to agree upon kill ing one of their number. For days they watched for an opportunity, and the unfortunate and doomed dog seemed at once to realize that the sentence of death had been passed. He sought refuge with. us and would never go far away from camp until one day for . moment he might for get himself. Tlae dogs would then rush upon him and tear him into pieces.-Naticnal Review
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23

said that Bunker Hill was many years ago inhabited by tribe of Indians, and the discovery from time to time Of curiously shaped soapstone dishes, arrow heads and war implements sub stantiates this belief. The name of Bunker Hill has often been associated by local people with a tribe of ln- dians who, according to history, dwelt in this vicinity for many years. Where AIorningside now is a few years ago a dense woods was the only thing to be seen. As the land became developed by Mir Jarrett and workmcn cleared of StumpS, rocks and roots, Indian arrow heads were unearthed in quantities. A short distance north west of Bunker Hill the residence of Charles Cooper Is located, and in this vicinity more particularly the larger discoveries of arrow heads have been made MT Cooper's collection is exten- sive. the arrow heads being of dark chestnut, yellowish brown flint, white quartz, perfect in shape, but thick and clumsy. At Warren Park also numer- ous finds have been made of arrow heads. stone dishes and the like by workmen engaged in excavating. Bunker Hill ought to occupy an im- portant position in the list of places where old Indian relics have been un- earthed.
 People residing in this section and desiring the Evening Democrat left regularly at their homes will obtain prompt service by leaving word at Layton A. Roses store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
BRAZILss xu6BER CROP.
Indications Point to a Large Increase in the Output of This ImpOr-
 tant Commodity.

The New York Journal of Commerce says: Reports from Brazil indicate that the outlook for rubber is strong one. The actual crop now ending amounts to 27,650 tons, which, com pared with 1s99-19OO-26. .66O tons shows an increase of 3.75 per cent, chiefly composed of Peruvian. An analysis of the production by places or regions shows that the lower Anna zon is in decrease, the upper Amazon was normal and Peru increased the production on large scale, as com pared with previous years.
 The consumption of the world is at present about 4,50O tons monthly. The worlds production is 54,60O tons, as follows: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, 27, 500 tons; Brazil, other states, including Matto Crosse, Mollendo, etc, 3, 800 tons; Central America and Mexico, 2,50O tons; Criton, Java, Borneo, Eastern archipelago, 2,500 tons; West Africa, 1O,50o tons; Congo (to Antwerp) $500 tons; Madagascar, Mozambique and sundries, 1,5Oo tons; total 54,50O tons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
Phlebitis and EIea Bites.

There are in the pension service some medical officers described by pension office people as crooked stick' physicians, whose knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and prescribing is painfully limited. An applicant for pension increase has as- serted in his application that he was suffering from phlebitis. A crooked stick'' got hold of the applicant, read his application papers, made his ex- animation and reported that the man was suffering from flea bites from the hip down." Then he recommend ed that the applicant should be given an increase of pension for these dis abilities incurred in the service, which in a questionable degree deprived him of the ability to earn liveihood.-- N. Y. Times
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK
VALUABLE CABINETS FOUND ON
 OLD BURY ROAD.
An Old Garnet Mine Once Existed on the Mountain-Lively Times in Wa terville- Warned to Leave Town Nuisance on Upper Main Street.

Wateryille has been enjoying the novelty of lively times of late, and 1t is a question among many as to when they are going to end. A few nights ago several citizens gathered in front or mans house and there was con- siderable talk of driving him out of town with the accompaniment of the "Rogue's March" Trouble has been brewing for some time in that particu- lar section and a day or two ago a woman hurried into the store of a Main street merchant breathless and black and blue from a terrible beating administered by her drunken husband. She telephoned for Sheriff Rigney, who happened to be in Prospect, and with tears streaming down her cheeks told the story of her husbands inhuman treatment, that he was even then beat ing her small children into q state of insensibility. Several citizens went with her to her home and found condi- tionS even worse than she told them. The police officer went to the house repeatedly, but the husband, although more or less intoxicated, managed to put on docile appearance in the pres ence of the officer, who could do noth- ing to help the defenseless woman without a warrant for the mans ar- rest. l He ldulliy IS III dlulOSI deSGl- ute condition through the carelessness and evil habits of the man, who is called the terror of the village. Citi- Zens have taken the woman's part in the matter and have warned the fellow to leave town.
 When the workmen finished taking down the bank along upper Main street they uncovered one, of the curb boxes, leaving it exposed above ground for nearly two feet. This acts as a men ace to teams, especially on dark nights, and Mir O'Brien has promised to bring the matter before the board for rem edy, as none of the property owners feel inclined to stand the expense per sonally of lowering the same. It is imperative that something should be done in he matter at once.
 The pool match will be held to- night.
 During the past month or two local as well as Waterbury parties have found large quantities of garnets ill the rocks along the old Bury road, which runs along the river to Grey stone. The garnets are said to be of excellent quality, of good size and val uable. Traces of garnet mine were found several years ago along this road. but much further up the noun tain. The old road has been aban- doned for many years and is hardly passable for teams.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
usnfnr for Tree stems.

One of the most curious mines that s< worked is in Tongkin, China, where, sn a sand formation, at depth of from "A to 9 feet, there is a deposit of the stems of trees. The Chinese work this mine for the timber, which fr found in good condition. and is used 5n malin4 collins. troughs, and for carving and other purposes. The ntens are about three feet in diameter xna z5 feet in length. and apparently 1<Io1x to lf trees which were buried <1 1o06sn5s of years ago by on earth- ros<4 or other similar conFaision---
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
A isssia.A en alnls

"A magnificent oak free at Athens, Ga, not only ownsitself, but possesses other property. It was owned many years ago by Col. W. H. Jackson, who, in his childhood, played around it's
 massive trunk, and inslater years grew to love it.almost asi he would his own child. Fearing that after h.s death the old oak would fall into the hands of persons who would destroy it, he
 recorded a deed conveying to the tree
 '.entire possession of itself and of all land within eight feet of it on all sides" Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
Perfumed Dervishes.

The Sudanese natives eagerly buy clothes, cotton goods, sugar, perfumes, tea, nails, chains, wire, leather, false jewelry and iron trinkets. Great Brit ain furnishes the cotton goods, but Germany, Austria and Italy have al- most the monopoly of the other arr ticles. Germany does huge trade in perfumes. A single caravan started off recently with 10000 francs worth of German scents for the natives Gen. eva La Suisse,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
Looked Like Her.

"Sir," said the gentleman, angrily, as he burst into the photograph gall lery, "you have insulted my wife, and I demand satisfaction!''
 Believe me, sir,'' said the pho- tographer, soothingly, T am innocent of any intended offense; what have T done p ' II a K naStf q J. ta
 "You will have to fight, sir 2 went on the, man; ssytou took a pie ture for my wife, and il. looks like her!"-Boston Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
1.onr-ch erishen nelnn.ion.-

The 'slongest day. was nothing more than a courtesy title this. year, since there were no fewer than nine days (June is to 26) on which the sun was above the horizon for the longest period of the year. There are also no fewer than ,12 shortest days De- cembr IT to 28). It is a de1usion to suppose that in any year there is a single longest or shortest day.-C Chica-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

The Bunker Hill correspondent of the Evening Democrat has found time to converse with a number of neigh boring residents who are more or less dant with them. It has always been
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
Sufficient Evidence.

Coroner-You seem to be certain. that the deceased accidentally fell into the water. How do you know that this is not case of suicide?
 Witness He was brother Scot, an he had wee bottle of whusky on him wi ne'er nip ta'en oot.- Pick Me Up.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
ROOMS PAPERED

AXE HALF FURNISHED.
 It is only matter of $2.5O per room complete. Will furnish latest designs wall paper, border, sizing and good work warranted. All for above amount.
 D. .GOLDBERG, 2S Abbott Ave Open evenings.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-23
COughIan'S, $40 Baldwin St.

N. B.-Remember this market has been running 31 years. We keep what the people ,want.u Our. goods are prime and ,onrs prices the lowest, and you can save shoe leather by getting your town.