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The age-herald., 1901-10-20

planation on the part of the mouse, Mir. Lion let him go
 MT. Mouse lost no time in getting to Grand father Jumbo's honse, but It was such a long way that 1t began to grow dark before be finished his journey. Then, for while he had a terrible time, falling over stones and stubbing his toes in the dark. After a while the moon arose, and then he could get along better.
 At last he came to where Grandfather Jumbo and his wife were sleeping, under a big palm tree, for the weather was very warm.
 They looked so large as they lay there in the shadows that MT. Mouse felt his courage all leavc him with rush; his heart thumped so loudly that he was afraid 1t would awaken the sleeping elephants, but he held his ground.
 After a time, as neither of the sleepers moved, he pulled himself together and care fully crept toward Grandfather Jumbo. The elephants head was so extremely high that
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shut your eyes, commanded Mir Mouse, and don't you dare to open them until give you permission. Grandfather Jumbo closed his eyes and Mir Mouse jumped quickly out of his ear and climbed upon MT. Lions shoulder.
 Now open your eyes" he cried. Then Grandfather Jumbo opened his eyes and saw MT. Mouse sitting upon MT. Lions shoulder, throwing kisses at him. He took one good look at the little animal that had made him surrender, and, jumping up, ran off as fast as he could go, so that Old Man Bitem- Bltem could not get into his ear again.
 Ever since that day the Lion has been the King of Beasts, and to this day the elephants are terribly afraid of mice and will stand upon their hind feet and call for Mir. Lion whenever they see one about.
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not under one-tenth that, added to the frac- ton already given, will not make exactly one whole number She cannot give frac. ton with the same denominator of the one given by the girl just ahead of her. and if she should add one that should chance to make exactly one whole, she must go to the foot" at once, taking her seat at the seat on the extreme left of all of the other prayers. For instance, If she should add six-elghts, she would make just one whole and have to go to the foot, but if she should say four-sevenths," she would be all right, Tor, added to one-fourth, that would make one and three twenty -elghths, which Is safely past the dangerous unit. The next girl should do likewise, perhaps adding three-fourths, which would make a total of one and six-sevenths.
 The players simply announce the numbers they wish to add, and do not say aloud the sum that that number will make The next player is liable to get confused and add a number that will make whole number, say two or three, and be passed down to the foot. That Is where the fun comes In.
 As soon as the fraction has been added which makes the total more than i've the next player starts all over again by giving a fraction of one.
 The first time you try this you had all bet ter use your slates to help you in getting the fractions to . common denominator before you add them, and to reduce them as small as possible afterward. After a very few trials you will all be able to "do'' them in your heads, and then you will find this game one of the very best mental exercises there is, and of the greatest help to you in your arithmetic lessons.
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Bow Billy
 JocR Began.
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Nelly, but before his parents died and left
 him alone in the world at the age of 12 he was called Billy by his mother and
 Jack by his father. He could not decide which name he preferred, and not wish ing to impeach the taste In names of either of his parents he called himself Billy Jack.
 When Billy Jack was thrown upon his own resources 1t was a fearful shock to him, for his resources were very small h. deed, and they did not afford much of a cushion against the hard face of the world. He had only SIP to his name. and though he promptly secured a little nook in A lodging house away down town at a very cheap
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
WHY TIE ELEPHANT
 FEARS TIE MOUSE.
BY RAYMOND FULLER AYERS.
Tcopyrlght. 1901. by R. H. RusseI.l ]
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Copyright. 1901, by R. H. Russell.l
 Years and years ago, when the animals owned the whole world, the elephant was the king of beasts. Being so much larger than any Of the other animals, he was easily mastss of them all, and ruled with an iron hand, or. rather. trunk. So old was he and wise that he was known throughout the land as Grandfather Jumbo.
 His only rival was MT. Lion, and even he did not care to make old Grandfather Jumbo angry. Whenever, by chance, they guar raied, Mir. Lion had to fly for his life. and this mortified him greatly, as he considered himself far above the other animals, and, accordingly, dreaded their ridicule.
 One day, as MT. Lion was taking an after noon nap on his front porch, Mir. Mouse came skipping by. This little fellow was well-known mischiefmaker and continually getting into trouble through his practical jokes He stopped at once, and, making sure that Mir. Lion was sound asleep, decided to have some fun with him.
 He climbed cautiously upon the big slum. berer's shoulders and quietly pulled his whlskers. Mir. Lion sprang up with an angry roar, but Mir. Mouse quickly leaped to the back of the chair and lay quite un- seen. MT. Lion, seeing no one about, re- sumet his seat and soon fell Into doze, only to be rudely reawakened by sharp tug at his mustache. This happened sev- erai times.
 Finally, MT. Lion, too angry to sleep, only pretendei to doze, and out of the corner of his eye saw MT. Mouse climb upon his shoul- der. Then, with quick grab he caught the little joksr in his huge paw. Mir. Mouse found himself held up by the tall, and there was Mir Lion wide awake, licking his
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fast they he could plainly see hunger creep ing ever nearer to him, and only few days away.
 One morning, when he had only $4 left, Billy Jack became desperate. He de- cided that he would leave the city and go far, far away into the country, where he might find some one who would let him earn his daily bread by almost any kind of work He walked slowly up town, intend ing to cross the bridge, take the first road he came to and walk as far as he could.
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"They's dead" said Billy Jack, and he rubbed his knuckles into his eyes. But If you'll let me join your pool''--
 "see here." said the man. "If you will promise to say nothing about what you have heard, and not to speculate without my per mission, will take you into my office. That will be better for you than going into the best pool than ever happened"
 .sYes. sir," said Billy Jack, "Ill promise this very minute," and he did.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
SOME FIRST THINGS.

The first Lombardy poplar in Amer, lea was planted in 17s5.
 The first complete sewing machine was patented by Elias Howe, Jr., in 1s46.
 The first American theater was opened in 175o in the city of New Yotk
 The first turnpike road was laid be- tween Lancaster and Philadelphia in 17e4.
 The first night watchman was 1i- censed by the New fork common coun- cil in 1897.
 The earliest mention of shoes is in an Egyptian papyrus, about 2,200 years before Christ.
 The first temperance society in this country was organized in Saratoga county, N. Y, in March, 1908. 1. The first daily newspaper appeared in 17o2. The first newspaper printed in the United States was published in Boston on September 25, 179o.
 The first potatoes were cultivated in the Andes, somewhere between San Diego, Chili, and Lima, Peru. Pota. toes still grow wild in the mountain districts of South America.
 The Bank of Venice, the first estab. lishment of the kind in Europe, was found in 1171. It continued in exist ence without Interruption until the overthrow of the republic in 17s7 by the revolutionary army of France.
 St. James Episcopal church, of North Cambridge, has acquired by purchase the first bell cast in Boston. Accord ing to the statement of those from whom the relic was bought, the bell was cast by Paul Revere, the. revolu tionary patriot,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
sHARKEY AND RUSSELL.

Denver, Col, May 3.-Sailor Tom Sharkey and Fred Russell, the Cali fornia heavyweight, will meet for a ten-round go in the arena of the Col orado Athletic association tonight. Both men have been training hard ar separate quarters on the outskirts of the city for the past month and are pronounced by their trainers to be in perfect condition. Sharkey's spe- cial effort has been to accustom him. self to the high altitude and those who are nearest to him and should know say that there is no danger of his wind being affected in the last by it. He will weigh close to 19O pounds and is in the pink of condition. He Is conf dent that he will carry off the big end of the purse. Russell has fought sey- eral fights here and in other places in Colorado during the past year and is thoroughly acclimated. He has trained faithfully and is hard as iron He is reported as having improved greatly in the science of the game and has the utmost confidence in his ability to put away the sailor inside the limit He will weigh close to 2O5 pounds and with his extra height he feels assured that he will have an advantage over Sharkey. His friends are confident that if he does not lose his head he will win the battle. Up to last night Sharkey was the favorite in the bet ting at odds of 21a to l. George Eng fish, the official referee of the club, will of1ciate tonight.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
NOT COMMONLY KNOWN.

California could be cut up into three states about the size of New York.
 According to the computation ot the Russian chronologists, the Crea- tion took place B. c. 550s.
 The island of Chios, in the Aegean sea, has an oak the age of which is believed to be 29 centuries.
 It is said by philologists that there are 13 original European languages, the Greek, Latin, German, Slavonic, Welsh, Biscayan, Irish, Albanian, Tar tarian, Illyrian, Jazygian, Chaucin and Finnic.
 Tawdry is derived from St. Audrey. In the early middle ages fairs were held in France and England on St. Audrey's day, and these annual gath erings became noted for the gaudy and worthless jewelry sold at them.
 The Greeks and Romans had no weeks until they borrowed this di- vision of time from the east. The Greeks divided the month into three equal periods; the Romans into three very unequal, the Kalends, Ides and Eones.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
iM,GoyERN,s EASY GAME.

McGovern in his contest with Gard ner did exactly what be was expected to do. He whipped the Omaha boy more decisively than he did in the first bout and gave his opponent no chance for lucky blows. There is no trace of collision, for all reports agree that the loser received a hard beating. The significant feature of the contest IS the proof that McGovern's managers are searching for easy game. So far as the champion is concerned he would not hesitate to box anybody in the lightweight class. He has announced his willingness to meet George Me- Fadden, who is one of the most for midable of the 133 pounders. McGov- ern would also get into the ring with Erne at a minutes notice, and the Brooklyn whirlwind would not refuse match with Cans. Ina fact, he is ready to fight at the drop of a hat. His advisers, however, have other plans They see chance to make much money without endangering the champions reputation, and they are selecting McGovern's opponents with an eye single to their adaptability to speedy defeat. Gardner was the first victim on the list, and he was quite satisfactory. The next sacrifice to the
 
 He rejoices in the name of Aurelio Herrerra, and his home is in Bakers field, Gal, the center of the oil we'll excitement Herrerra recently beat an unknown boxer named Toby Irwin, and. was immediately hailed as a world beater. He now seeks a dispute with McGovern and his desire will be gratf- fed. It is reported the oil kings are willing to bet on Herrerra, and that being the case McGovern's supporters should carry off the profits of many a barrel of oil. The chances are that McGovern will insist on one bout; that to be with Dave Sullivan. The latter had the promise of match with the champion in San Francisco, but was sidetracked in favor of Gardner. Har- ris promised to match McGOvern against the winner of the Sullivan-Mc- Clelland contest, and Sullivan should now get, the chance he has so long clamored for. The champion should make short work of Sullivan, and therefore the policy of apparent avoid ance of the latter has placed McGoy- ern in false position.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
RICH E 6 POOR !
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Itching Piles is one of the most persistent plaques that the world has ever known. Men and women, old and young. rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the exasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch- ing, protruding or bleeding. It is also safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin. Doan's Ointment is a pleasant, harmless and abso- lutely sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of the skin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03

Now for the game.
 Derby will be here tomorrow.
 McInnis and Queen, the two new twirlers, will be given chance to show their speed tomorrow against Derby.
 The game tomorrow will be called at four o'clock sharp and all games this season will be at the same hour unless further notice is given.
 Manager Connor has released Wig gins from Baltimore, having no room for him. He is an all around ball player.
 Jerr Denny has gathered together 8 pretty strong aggregation of ball play CTS and be wants to win the first game in the worst way. So uoes Roger, and there you are.
 The Waterbury team and the Con solfdationists did not play the game yesterday that was scheduled. The rain prevented that game but the High school boys will cross bats with the champions to-day.
 Charley Buss and Mike Delaney ought to make good down in Bridge port. There is no catcher in this league that works as hard as does Charley Buss. All last season he caught most of the games for Water bury and there never was a more will ing player. Mike Delaney is similar in many respects.
 There should be a big crowd at the grounds tomorrow to welcome the new Waterbury team for the season of 1901. Manager Connor has a bunch of players this year you will be pleased with and every one of them has been carefully selected and comes we'll recommended. They have been watched closely in practice and so far not a man has proven failure. In fact, there will be some stars in the Waterbury bunch this year.
 The St Mary's school team won their second game yesterday from the Ju- nior. Wranglers of the Grammar school by score of % to 14. The features of the game were the batting of Smith and the pitching of Sheehy and Dalton. The next opponent of the St Mary's is the Bank street school, but this team seems to be q little bit shy about giving a game, for they have not ansered the preceding chal- lenge, but if they are anxious for a game they may call on Manager Dal ton. 1S6 Mill street, or answer this challenge in the Democrat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
ERNIE IS SAD.

Francis Erne remains in San Fran cisco. hoping for a bout with McGov- ern at 133 pounds. 4If I do not make this match with McGovern,'' said the Buffalo man, T will never fight any one else. I came out to the coast to rest up more than anything else, for I was all broken up with a cold in New York, and the California climate has done me a world of good. I have al- most decided now to go down to Stan ford. Back east I went to Columbia college, where had class and studied at the same time. I expect to do the same thing down at Stanford. T am willing to fight Terry for all or any part of the purse, and I am hoping that Harris will give me match after McGovern has fought Gardner. don't believe there should be any hitch on the question of weight. I should think that 133 pounds at the ringside would be satisfactory to McGoyern's 8
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
Tn proof of it we tell what those who have used it say.

Tn proof of it we tell what those who have used 1t say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No. Ic8 Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn , says: ssTo any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, I can with confidence recommend Doan's Ointment. I was for long time bothered with a persistent irritation on my body and none of the many preparations and ointments I used did me any good until I procured Doan's Ointment at a Drug Store and applied 1t. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so promptly that I felt relief from the first, and improved steadily. It. is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on the market.
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
. FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS.
Everything Points to a Crowd
 For the Local Exhibition.

McFadden and Sweeney Are Training
 Hard for the Go-McGovern Has
 Some Easy Marks Ahead Frank
 Erne Feels Very sad-O' 'Rourke Is-
 sues Challenge for McCoy-C Char
 ley White is Inconsistent.
 Much interest is being manifested, in sporting circles where the doingS of the pugilists are talked of, regarding the approaching contest between Patsy Sweeney of Manchester, N. H., ;~.d George McFadden of New York. The bout in which these men appear is ad- vertised as for the lightweight cham pionship of the world, and will be de cided at the auditorium, before the Ma tiona1 Athletic club on next Thursday evening. As the principals have de- posted $250 each with the New York Journal as a forfeit for weight, there can be no doubt regarding the merits of the contests. The men will weigh in at D. m., on the day of the contest and must scale 133 pounds or less to save forfeit money. Sweeney will ar rive in Waterbury next week and will finish his training here.
 The preliminary contests will intro duce some of the most finished expon- ents of the manly art, Percy Mcintyre and Hughey Murphy being chosen as corners in their divisions. Mcintyre is on the bill to meet the only Walter Burgo of Boston in ten round event, the contestants to scale 13S pounds. Murphy is on the card for a ten round go at 118 pounds with Andy Daily of Boston. Billy Barrett and Pete Null vancy will open the show with six round event at 120 pounds. Harry Pollock of New York will referee and Charley Harvey, also of New York will act as annouhcer. Prices $1, $1.5O. $2 and $3. Seats now on sale at Harring- tons cigar store. Special train for all points south of Waterbury, on Naugatuck division, after the exhibi- tion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
A Geniu. at Counting Pins.

The British post office has given a crutch to many men whose staff Is lit- erature. Anthony Trollope is the stock instance. But MT. w. w. Jacobs is later example. MT. Bennett, the editor of St. Martins le Grand, gives a rather curious reminiscence of MT. Jacobs official career: "For a long time he and worked side by side. We were in charge of the. departmental pins, pens and inkpots,'' says Mr. Ben nett. ''I devised a system by means of which Jacobs could always tell to 8 pin how his stock stood. Whatever may think of hin, he has always re- garded me from that time as man of genius. ."-Saturday Evening Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
w1rH THE WHEELMEN.

Eddie Bald, Arthur Gardiner and Earl Riser have all refused to sign ron teams. Bald,is too independent to en- gage for the work. Gardiner is inter- ested in selling automobiles and Riser has planned to run coliseum track in his native town at Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Dumping" is the only one of this trio of cracks who is like ly to be seen at the meets of the grand circuit. Bald announced his intention to train, but did not do it and Gardiner intends to settle down as a business man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
BASE BILL OPENING
The Season will Begin To-Mor-
 row With Derby Here.

Manager Connor Will Try Two of His New Pitchers-Derby Will Have Her Best Team Out to Try for the First Game-Results of the Games Yes terday-Another Player Released by Waterbury.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
 New York. May 3.-Yesterday's game at Brooklyn had an exciting in ish. Philadelphia had to make one run to tie. Two men were on bases, one out and Delehanty at bat. when snap throw by McCann caught Thorn as of second. Delehanty then gave Dahlen an easy chance. Brooklyn won by scoring three runs in the sixth on a triple, two singles and wild throw by Cross. Dahlen's all-around playing was the feature. Score: Brooklyn ..11oooss '~5 5i s -tj 5 Philadelphia l 0 o 0 l 0-4 3 Batteries-McGuire and McCann; Douglass and Duggleby.
 At St Louis.
 St Louis. May S.-The Cincinnatis batted Sudhoff and Murphy of the St Louis team all over the lot yesterday and scored a total of nineteen hits- Phillips was hit hard, but not as con secutively as the opposing pitchers. Attendance 5000. Score:f
 Cincinnati O423 1O42 Ole 19 . St Louis 70 0 2 6 O-12 IA 6 Batteries-Peitz and Phillips; Ryan, Murphy and Sudhoff.
 At Pittsburg.
 Pittsburg, May 3.-The home team punched its hits in the last two innings yesterday and won an interesting game from Chicago. In the ninth in- ming. with the score tied, Bransteld opened with a single and Clarke brought him home with slashing tri- pie to right field. Attendance 2,202. " R.H.E. Pittsburg Il % OO0 1 1-3 F 3 Chicago ....1 o 1 Q o 0-2 10 4 Batteries-Tannehill and Zimmer- man; Kllng and Eason.
 At Boston.
 Boston, May 3.-The New York-Bos- ton game was postponed yesterday on account of the rain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
HIS Pound Party.

"Why didn't you come last evening, as you promised?'' his sweetheart asked him severely.
 'I had to attend pound party"
 q am so glad. Brother George said be thought he saw you at the slugging match. h.''rPhiladelphia Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
Her Preference.

He-Did you ever take a sail on a yacht?
 She-Yes; but I prefer ship. What kind of ship?" "A court-ship. Chicago Daily
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING
OTHER GAMES. At NeY Haven.

K H. D. New Haven .......3 0 o l 0 0-451 Yale Second .....0 l 0 l O-2 S1 Batteries s-Ashe and Luchia; Patten and Winslow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
 At Washington.

Washington, May 3.-Washington Yesterday suffered it's second defeat at 1he hands of Baltimore. The game was lost by Gears ineffectiveness in the first inning, when the visitors made seven hits and seven runs. At tendance 2,300. Score:
 Baltimore 7O0o1 11011-11 14 2 Washingt'n o 2 o 0 O. F 5
 Batteries-Howen and Robinson; Gear and Grady lE
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
At Pordham.

R. H. E. Fordnam Q ]. POI 8 0 o *-7 10 4 Cornell 70 0 60 O04 O0-4 Il 5 Batteries McKenna and Butler; Lyon and Whinery. sa At Middletown, Conn.
 R. H. B. Wesleyan 1 0 0 I 70 o Ia 8 Brown II 002 10 2 s-10 4 ] At Ploughkeepsie- -Riveryiew, 19; Holbrook, o.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-03
Prof. Bailey

Re opens his classes for stage and ball room da1lc- ing September g, 108 Bank street.