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The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15
Daisy's Blue Beads.
BY MRS. MOSES p. HANDY.


Copyright. 1901: by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Mother said Daisy Mason, impa-
tiently, why on earth don't 10 Davis
ask Emily to marry him and be done
with It? He has been coming here
to see her every Sunday night since l
can remember, and nothing comes OF
IT."
"Oh. we'll" replied Mrs. Mason,
soothingly. there's no hurry. They
are young. and have plenty of time.
am sure I'm not anxious to have Emily
married. l don't know what we should
do without her"
Nor l." admitted Daisy. But am
tired having people ask me when he
and Emily are going to be married. 1t
would be a relief to my feelings to. be
able to tell them that they were en-
gagged"
Il don't see what people have to do
with it. 1t is none of their business
who comes counting Emily
No, it isn't, and that is just what
makes me mad. They talk as il 10
was just flirting"
Now, Daisy, you know that is ride
ulous. Everybody in town knows
that 10 fairly worships the ground
Emily treads on. Why, he never looks
at any other girl"
Then, why don't he speak out?
Mother, do you think they can be en-
gaged?"
Mrs. Mason shook her head. No.
indeed, Emily would have told me, GER
tain, sure
Yes. | suppose she would. But he
ought to ask her. | wonder Emily
stands it. | wouldn't, / know. Faith
er ought to ask him his intentions.
I've great mind to do it myself.
THE idea. AS ii father would do
such thing. Why, it would scare 10
to death, and Emily would die of NOR
tification."
And then we should have two fun
erals instead of a wedding. 1 don't
care, somebody ought to do something.
I. makes Emily ridiculous, and I'm
going to tell her So
No, Daisy. don't do any such
thing" said her mother All people
aren't alike, and you would only hurt
your sisters feelings. You know 10
is dead in love with her. and he will
tell her so when he gets ready"
We'll, | wish he'd hurry up. l don't
think much of a man who wants to
marry a girl and hasn't spunk enough
to say so. | think l see any man treat
me like that" And Miss Daisy gave a
toss to her pretty head which boded
i'll to the man VINO snouiu Try it.
In small country town where
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now she felt that more vigorous meas
ures were necessary.
There was n third sister In the Ma
son family, little girl twelve years
younger than the brother who came
next to Daisy. Rosy Mason was gen-
eral pet, not only in her own family.
but with most of the neighbors. Natu-
rally clever child. constant associa-
ton with her elders had made her
wise beyond her years and her bright
sayings were told and quoted all over
town. 10 Davis was especially fond OF
her. and paid her almost as much at
tention as he did to Emily. 1t was to
this little sister that Daisy turned for
help in the present emergency.
Rosie" she asked. can you keep
secret?"
Course l can" answered Rosie, in.
says l never tell anything l oughtn't
to-"
Yes. but this is different. l want
you to ask 10 Davis il he and Emily
are going to be married"
The little sister was shocked. oh,
Dnisy, couldn't. Mother would be an
cry, and Emily wouldn't like it bit"
Listen. Rosy. They won't mind at
all il you do it the right way and don't
let anybody know l put you up to it.
I'll give you my blue beads II you Will.
Your blue beads? Oh. Daisy, real
ly?" exclaimed Rosie, but still she
looked doubtful.
Yes. my blue beads. for yoGr very
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WHY WILLIE WANDERED,

Lady-Why are you wandering
around the country. should like to
know, instead of staying at home and
taking care of your family?
Tramp-You see. mum. my wife had
q very good servant girl, regular
jewel. mum.
That doesn't seem possible"
There never was but one perfect
girl. and my wife had her. num-"
Mercy! What a lucky woman!"
Yes. mum. SO my wife often said.
But you see, mum. the girl didn't like
me-"
She didn't"
NO. mum. She said my wife would
have to discharge her or me. and she
discharged me-"
oh I see. Here's some money
New York Weekly.
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FIRM As ApANIANT.

1t was before the fall.
ADAM" said our first mother in a
serious tone. I'VE certainly are living
beyond our means"
That's exactly my own opinion.
little woman" said the father of his
kind. And what do you propose to
do about it,"
I'VE must economize," said the uni
versal mother.
Yes said Adam, I'VE must, and
am ready to second anything you sug-
gest. But wait. There is one item of
expenditure that positively must be
excepted from the pruning shears"
And what is that?"
Il will not" said Adam. with a
strong emphasis. Il will not have our
laundry bills cut down!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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Mr.. lie Jecks-Well Miss Coldcash, 1
suppose you received n good many
birthday cards?
Miss Coldcash (sweetly)-Oh, yes;
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. | am sure it came from
you.
Mr.. lie Jecks (delighted)
makes you think so?
Miss Coldcash-Because / sent 1t to
you on your last birthday.-Tit-Bits.
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Il think I'll have to read that new
novel; they say it's fine. Have you
read it?"
NO; l am afraid it's too long. My
wife bought copy yesterday and She
only got half way through it while
waiting for her change. "-Philadelphia
Press.
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Patient-Now, doctor, what's the
matter with me-anything?
Head consulting physician-My dear
sir, do you suppose that if We know
what was the matter with you we
would have decided to hold postmor-
em?-Harper' Bazaar.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15

Nipp-My wife worried all last week
for fear | should die.
Tuck-Were you sick?
Nipp-No, but my life insurance pol
icy ran out and 1t was several days be-
fore l got it renewed-Philadelp
Evening Bulletin.
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A Feline Slap.

Tess-1t's quite likely that my uncle
will leave me quite fortune. He's dy
ing, you know.
Jess-oh, isn't that distressing?
Tess-Er-yes, do feel sorry for the
poor old
Jess-Nonsense! I was sympathiz-
ing with you, dear. To think that all
this wealth should come to you when
it's almost too late to do you any good.
Philadelphia Press.
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Gunner-Finery and fortune and
beauty! She is your opportunity.
notice that you hold her very tight
when skating.
Geyer-Yes. experience has taught
me never to let an opportunity Slip
Philadelphia Record.
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She-Here We have been married
nearly three months and l have not
shown you what I can cook.
He-For heavens sake. are you tired
of me already?
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Perhaps the reason Mars is making
such n frantic effort to signal us now
is that 1t wants piece Of China before
the final settlement is made.
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ercutio-Hammond considers him
self great theatrical light
Damon-That's right. About as light
as 1 ever saw on the stage.-Bostop
Transcript.
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a THRIFTY DOCTOR.

Friend-But, doctor, why do you car
ny two umbrellas?
Doctor-One is brand-new and |
wanted 10 spare 1t as long as possible.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15

Il got my cutter down yesterday"
Did you ride?" Nop-dusted 1t, and
put It back '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15
At Large.

Mrs. Wiggles-Does your husband
have DEM"
Mrs. Waggles-No he roars all over
the house.--Somerville Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15

For Stomach, Liver and Bowels.
Indigestion is effectually cured by
the original HERB medicine, GAR
FIELD TEA. which causes a normal
action of the digestive organs.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-15

The doctors disagree except on the
point that they should do all the doctor
Ing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
FIGHTS AND FIGHTETS.
Four Great Battles Take Place Here
 Tomorrow Night.

George McFadden and Billy Roche, his manager, are expected here to-day, the East Side champion being billed to fight Patsy Sweeney tomorrow night before the National Athletic club at Jacques auditorium.
 McFadden will wind up his training in Waterbury, while Sweeney will probably be here either tonight or to- morrow morning.
 Harry Pollock, who is to referee the fight, said last night in the New York Journal:
 eThis bout, which is practically a championship affair, Is creating a great deal of talk. It will undoubted- ly be one of the greatest battles ever held hereabouts, as both men are nat ural born fghters.v
 The local contest will virtually be for the lightweight championship of the world, as Frank Erne, the present holder of the title, has refused to de- fend it, and Sweeney and McFadden are easily the next best men in that class. Tn fact, it is extremely doubt ful if Erne could to-day defeat either one of them. He never met Sweeney, but in twenty round bout with Me- fadden two years ago he was ex- tremely lucky to receive the decision.
 McFadden and Sweeney have met twice before and there is much i'll blood between them. Their first bout at the Broadway Athletic club in New York last year was one of the most vicious contests ever held in that arena. For twenty three long rounds the tide of battle ebbed back and forth. Three times did Sweeney have McFad- den helpless on the ropes, but on each occasion the bell came to the New Workers relief. Tn the twenty-third period Sweeney fell to the floor ex- ahusted and his seconds threw up the sponge. Their second meeting oc- cured in Boston a few months ago and resulted in ffteen-round draw, though Sweeney had a shade the best of it.
 In the preliminaries tomorrow even- ing the only Walter Burgo and Percy Mcintyre will clash at 13S pounds; Hughey Murphy and Andy Daly viii meet at 11S pounds, and Peter AIul- vaney and Billy Barrett at I2O pounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
WITH THE wREsTLERs.
Tom Jenkins Was no Match for the
 Big Turk.


 Nouroulah, the huge Turkish wrest- Ter, made short work of Tom Jenkins of Cleveland, the champion wrestler of America, in Madison Square Garden last night. He downed Jenkins twice in catch-as-catch-ca match, gaining the first fall in minutes and B seconds and the second in , minutes and 2 seconds. Jenkins showed much cleverness, but he was not able to compete against the enormous weight of his big opponent. About 4,000 per sons witnessed the contest
 The men entered the ring at 10:1O o'clock. Nonroulah wore white sweater and black full length tights. Martin Julian, his manager, was his chief second. George Tuohey of De- troit, Tom McAIahon and Frank Lynch were behind Jenkins, who wore dark red tights The mat provided did not cover the entire floor of the ring. and Tuohey, Jenkins's manager, in sisted that no fall should count except when made on the mat. According to the articles of agreement q fall any where inside the ring should count, and Julian, for Nouroulah, said that the match could be decided accord ing to the articles. Finally it was agreed that the men would not bang each others head against the floor when either was off the mat. The match then was announced at catch as-catach-can style, best two out of three falls.
 George Bothner, the referee, got the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
LITTLE MORE HARD LUCK.
Derby Defeats Waterbury in
 Eleven Innings.

smithson. Another of Our Twirlers
 Was Knocked Out of. the Box -
 Clancy Takes His Place and Does
 Good Work-Three Have Runs in the
 Game-Roger Connor Sends One ov- CT the Fence-Results of Other
 Games.
 Waterbury suffered defeat in Derby esterday because another new pitcher was exploded and the woods has re- ceived him. 1t was a slugging bee on both sides and the Waterbury players had some fun with Jack Miran's curves. Derby started off at a 2:4O clip and soon had Waterbury guessing as to whether they would be able to keep track of all the runs that were being made Smithson was hit so hard and so often that finally Clancy went into the box and he did great work. So we'll did the boys work in the exchange that Waterbury went by Derby In the eighth inning. Their hopes of winning, however. was dashed to the ground when Denny knocked out a homer in the ninth and tied the score The tenth was blank for both but in the eleventh Waterbury scored two on Roger Connor's home run. In their half of that eleventh Derby ham mered in three runs and won the game. The score and summary:
 Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08

til the boxers are called together by the bell for the beginning of the first round. The referee is then in control until such time as he renders deci- sion. If he declares the battle to be drawn, all bets are returned, but if he names winner, all Wagers follow his decision just as surely as the earth re- wolves around the sun. The instant the referee makes his decision he then ceases to have any more to do with the bout than has one of the seconds.
 The clause of the London rules cov- ering the point, which is very explicit, reads:
 Rule I 19-All bets shall be paid as the battle money after a fight is awarded.
 By battle money is meant the side stake that was a feature of bouts un- der the London rules. Under the mod ern system the club purse takes the place of the side stake, Therefore all bets must be paid according to the decision of the referee. John Kelly de- cided that Sharkey had won on foul, and as soon as he made that decision those who Wagered on Corbett were compelled in all fairness to pay their bets. Very many sportsmen, who ac- cepted the decision of the Morning Telegraph, paid the wagers, but others took advantage of Kelly's extra juoi- cial act and refused payment
 Kelly asserted there was crooked ness in the bout and he made his decis- ion with the object of protecting inno- cent bettors. However, as has ire quently been pointed out, much more harm would result from permitting 3 referee to declare off bets at his own pleasure than could possibly come from any schemes by the fighters.
 For example, a referee might be averse to making a heavy bet on a fight (instances of that sort have been known), and it can easily be seen how he could protect his own money if the fight did not result as he anticipated.
 However, without reference to the right or wrong aspects of the case, the rules of pugilism distinctly prescribe the referees duties and prerogatives, and he has not a shred of authority to warrant him taking cognizance of the betting. He is to all purposes deaf and blind as to wagers, and must concern himself only with the contest in the ring.
 On the Sharkey Russell affair, the referee announced that he had heard rumors of collision between the fight CTS, and he took it upon him to de clare all bets off ill advance of the contest. If there was an understands ing between Sharkey and Russell it was not carried out, the fight proving to be a fierce, rough and tumble affair. Sharkey won by complete knockout in the fourth round, and as the sailor was a 3 to i favorite, it can hardly be possible any one was ,yictimized. Louis R. wagered that Russell would last six rounds, has lost fairly and should pay.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
POWER OF REFEREE.

The sporting writer of the New York telegraph writes the following inter- est1ng letter on the powers of a ref cree:
 The action of Referee Cullen. who ofhciated in the fight between Sharkey and Russell, in declaring all bets off has again brought that question to the front. The subject was thoroughly ven tilated by the Morning Telegraph on the occasion of the Sharkey- Corbett fight, when John Kelly declared off all bets. At that time scores of bettors wrote to this newspaper asking for 2 decision on the point. It was set forth in response that Referee Kelly had ex- ceeded his powers in declaring off bets and that they simply followed the de cision of the referee, whose connection with the bout ended when he had giv- en his decision
 Judging by the appended commnni- cation, there is still much confusion on the question at issue:
 Will you kindly decide this bet for me? I bet $5 even that Russell wouId go six rounds with Sharkey. Russell was knocked out in the fourth round but as all bets were declared off by the referee before the fight I main talH Inat l Sn0uld receive my money back. The bettor insists that he won. Would be entitled to the return of my money in this instance: Suppose I made a bet before q fight; both go to see the fight. and the referee said all bets were off? I maintain that it set ties the entire transaction. and each should get his money back, because the bets were declared off before the fight.
 LOUIS R.
 New York, May 4.
 It makes no difference whether the referee declares bets off before or after a fight. He exceeds his powers as much in one case as the other He has absolutely nothing to do with the bets ona fght at any stage of the proceed ings. The rules of pugilism are very clear on that point. They prescribe the referees powers and duties. He has nothing to do with the contest un-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
sHARKEY LOST ON FouI,.

Denver, May S.-A special to the Republican from Cripple Creek says: Mexican Pete" Everitt last night got decision over Tom Sharkey on a foul in the second round of what was to have been a 20-round go before the Olympia Athletic club. The first round was a give-and-take affair, Everitt making as good showing as did the sailor. Tn the second, q few seconds after the round was called, the two men came together in a mixup. Pete received a body blow which sent him to his knees. While he was down Sharkey struck him on the head and the referee gave the fight to Everitt. After the decision Sharkey offered to fight Everitt at once for $1,OOO a side. friends of both men interfered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
Bristol here tomorrow.

r. F
 .To-day we are playing Jim O'Rourke and his pets at the Athletic field. Probably we will break the run of hard luck. We will try at any rate.
 The baseball war is on in earnest in Boston to-day. As the American league plays its first game here there will be clash of dates. Both sides were giy- ing out free tickets yesterday in order to draw big crowd.
 Unglaub had good deal to say after he made his last hit. He talked to the bleachers about it. When Hemming famed him the applause on the bleach CTS was a reprimand to the youngster for talking too much. Hartford Cour- ant.
 In Mondays game the Worcester Telegram gives Rickert an error for bad throw to the plate. The National league and President Young have de- cided that an error cannot be given to an outfielder for a throw to the plate. Rickert does not have an error ln that game in the official score.
 Waterbury made better showing down in Derby yesterday and it proves that her players are rounding into form. It took eleven innings for Derby to beat her and home runs were very plentiful. When the local pitchers round into form they will make it in teresting for all the other teams.
 Manager Doe has signed a very promising player named O'Toole, who is so confident of making good that he pays his expenses down here from Massachusetts in order to show his paces.-Lewiston Journal. We hope the walking back won't be very dusty or the nights cold.-Brockton Enter prise.
 The Rose Hills would like game of ball with players under 12 years. The lineup of the Rose Hills is as fol- lows: J. Carroll, p; F. Altman, c; R. Altman, 1b; J. Moynahan, 2b; D. Moynahan, 3b; E. Whalen, ss; J. $. Sullivan, If; NJ. Tehan, cf; T. Hurley, If. Any one who wants a game call at Moynahan's house, 23 Carman street.
 The New York club released Mur- phy yesterday. He did not play the game expected of him, and as he was q player who did not always attend strictly to business, the club decided to drop him from the team. Nelson will continue at second, and it is not unlikely that Strang will play that position when Buelow is in condition to work.
 The team that is considered one of the best in the State league will be here tomorrow when the Bristol hard hitters make their first appearance They are a husky lot of players and always bring along with them big crowd of rooters. Tom Owens, he of Elks minstrel fame, will be with them also and the game ought to be well. worth seeing.
 Meriden expects to secure Morrison of the Worcester team. Campbell, who was released by Hartford yester- day. has signed with Meriden. He ought to hit up in the four hundreds in the State league. If he improves in his fielding Hartford may recall him towards the close of the season. Toft had chance to go to Toronto before the season opened, but preferred Hart ford. He learned quite a few points here and he will help Toronto out Hartford Courant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
COLLEGE GAMES.

Cambridge, Mass, May S.-Harvard in seven-inning game, 13 to 2. Still man pitched finely and held Amherst down to three hits, all of which came in the third, Amherst scoring two runs. After that Amherst batsmen went out in order, not man reaching third base. All the Harvard team hit remarkably, especially Captain Reid. The score:
 R. H. E. Harvard .....1 8 2 5 2 o *-13 12 l Amherst .....0 o 2 0 o O. 2 3 6 Batteries-Stillman. Reid and Ker- nan; Rushmore and King.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
At Hanover.

Hanover, N. H., May 9.--Tn one of the hardest fought baseball games ever seen here Brown defeated Dartmouth yesterday afternoon after ten innings by a score of to O. Both pitchers kept the hits of their opponents well scattered, and the large number of strike outs was feature, Lynch hav- ing ten and Varney eleven. The score:
 R. IT. B. Brown 100000 100 % II 8 0 Dartm'th 0 0 0 o o 0 o GO z 1. Batteries-Lynch and Whittemore; Varney and Roe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
At Chicago.

Chicago, III, May S.-Taylor was very easy for Pittsburg yesterday who batted him all over the lot, while Ches- bro was at his best, allowing but three singles, only two of the Chicagos reach ing second. Captain Doyle and Chance, who succeeded him, were both fined and ordered from the field for disput- ing decisions. Attendance 600. Score:
 R. H. B. Pittsburg Il 0 211 2 0 Is Is ? Chicago 70 o o o o % 0 GO 3 ? Batteries-Ch -Chesbro and O'Connor; Taylor and Ikling.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
At Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, O., May S.-With the bases full in the eleventh inning and one man out yesterday, Irwin hit lit tie fly to shoEt left which Wallace muf- fed. Quick as flash he threw to the plate. Ryan caught the ball on fly and threw to third and a double play apparently had been made, but Ryan was standing fully three feet from the home plate when he caught the ball and Umpire Emsley allowed the run ner to score, giving Cincinnati the game. Protests from the St Louis players followed. The crowd filed out on the field. Some one struck Jesse Burkett on the back and the latter turned around and struck Clyde Wat son. a spectator. In moment men and boys were climbing over each other in an effort to reach Burkett. but the police interfered and prevented a serious clash. McFadden pitched a superb ball. Crawford's throwing was the feature. Score:
 R.H.E. cine,ti oooo10 o1o IA 9 1 St L...1 0 0 Q 0 o o O-3 10 2 Batteries-McFadden and Kahoe; Powell and Ryan.
 NATIoNAI, TEAGTIE STANDING.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
At Bridgepors.

Bridgeport, May Skew Haven went after Howell in the first five in- nings yesterday and the way he was hammered would drive q man to drink or to Meriden. Jimmy Giblin was put fin to stop the slaughter and he did fairly we'll. Ashe and Deering for New Haven were also given a good drubbing, and the fielders were tired chasing the sphere. The score:
 R H. E. N. Haven ' 61 141OO5 1-25 19 6 Bridgep't ? O 6 O01 9 O-1S 20 Il Batteries-Ashe, Deering and Spell man; Howell, Giblin and O'Rourke.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
At washington.

Washington, May S.-Kellam, with faultless support, to-day pitched Bos- ton to victory. He permitted only five men to reach first base, while Carrick was hit frequently and gave five bases on balls, two of which scored. Tn the ninth Hemphill made home run with two on bases. Score:
 R. E. Boston LOO O 10 0 3-7 Il o Wash'ton I 0 0 % 0 0 1-3 4 2 Batteries-Kellam and Criger; Car rick and Clark.