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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
GoYRHNoR SHOPS. FIGHr.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 17.-In deference to the mandate of Governor LaFollette the boxing contest scheduled to take place last night between Jack Root of Chicago and Kid Carter of Brooklyn was declared off by Manager Moore of the Oshkosh Athletic club. The governor late yesterday afternoon in emphatic terms informed the local au- thorities that the fight should not take place, and that he had sent Adjutant- General Boardman and Attorney Gen. eral Hicks to Oshkosh to see that his orders were carried oIits When the two state officers arrived a consulta- ton was held with Carl D. Jackson, district attorney, and Sheriff Potter. The officers of the Oshkosh club then declared the fight off. Governor La Follette's orders to the county officers were peremtory. He declared that each of them would be held accounta- ble for strict enforcement of the law and that no excuse would be accepted for any failure on their part.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
At Meriden.

Meriden, May 17.-vollendorf was wild yesterday and he was given a cold deal by the center fielder and the Meriden batters were in good form and took advantage of every opportunity. It was a closely fought game at that and New Haven made a desperate struggle to win out but Durnbaugh was steady and held them we'll in hand. The score:
 R. H. B. Meriden 70 20o2 200o 0-6 IL ' N. Haven I o 0 1 0 1 0--5 10 5 Batteries and Beau mont; Vollendorf and Luchia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
1t New York.

New York & s Chicago Il 14 8
 Batteries Taylor, Doheny and Bow erman; Waddell and King.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
FIGHTS IND FIGHTERS.
A few More Short Arm Jabs Drop
 From the Fight Basket.

What Constitutes a Championship in
 Any Class Clearly Deined-The Gov
 ernor Succeeds in Stopping the Root
 and Carter Bout-Tom sharkey was
 Scared Half to Death Because His
 Wheel -McGovern and Sulli-
 van Matched
 In one of the brilliant expressions of opinion for which Thomas Sharlzey has become noted, he made this asser- ton: T will also agree to meet lief fries in private. This would without a doubt settle the championship, as limited round bout cannot decide that question unless there is knockout Which proves conclusively that the Sailor is many miles behind the light house of fact. In order that MT Shar- key may be enlightened on the subject 9 few words will not be out of order. The proposition that a boxing cham pionship cannot change hands except as the result of a knockout is one cal culated to cause a general smile. Not long ago Sharkey fought James J. Jef- fries at Coney Island for the cham pionship of the world. The bout was limited to twenty-five rounds and last ed the limit. Sharkey was fighting for the championship that night, and had he received the referees decision to which he was justly entitled would have been generally recognized as the heavyweight champion of the world. An unjust decision deprived the Sailor of his victory Would he have de- clined the title had the referee de- cided in his favor? The spectacle of Caesar Sharkey putting away the crown would indeed have been q sad one. Jeffries retained his title by req son of an unfair decision. By the same token he would have lost his title had the decision gone against him. James J. Corbett also fought Jeffries for the championship in a bout limited to twenty three rounds. Had the bout gone the limit Corbett would have doub tless got the decision and secured the title. Matty Matthews won, lost and won again his title of we1ter- weight champion limited round bouts, in which the contests lasted the limit, the victor getting the decision on points. Frank Erne, the lightweight champion of the world, won his title in a bout limited to twenty rounds. La yigne lasted the limit, but was clearly .outpointed. The finish fight was abol- ished with the advent of gloves, and the man who holds that championship cannot change hands on the result of limited bout shows lamentable ig- norance of the game and it's rules.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
 At Chicago.
 R.H. Cmcago ..... ...............- if 10 Milwaukee. Batteries-Skopec and Sullivan; Gar win, Bowling and Connor.
 At Washington. Washington ............... 12 To Philadelphia ............... Batteries-Mercer and Clarke; Fras- CT and Powers.
 At Cleveland.
 R. H. B. Cleveland ........--...-. Detroit Batteries -Braggin and Wood; Brisk and McAllister.
 At Boston.
 R. H. B. Boston ...........s....... lz BatteriesALewis and Criger; McGin nifty and Robinson. AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
NOTICE.

The Bureau Of Assessment or Tne City of Waterbury in the matters of assessments upon all property owners benefited by the paving of North Nam street, from Grove street to the cross walk above the watering tank, includ- ing the Square from which Bishop, North Elm and Cherry streets start out, and Grove Street at it's intersec-1 ton with North Main Street; of West Main Street, from Exchange Place to Leavenworth Street. and of North Willow Street, from West Main Street to Grove Street, made report to the, Board of Aldermen setting forth that they had caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvements, in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city, to appear before them, and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before us.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that the following named persons pay to the City of Waterbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by reason of the aforesaid public Improvements. thesuns written opposite their names respectively, to wit: N s IFs U as I 4-.a.a E a .a II
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17

I wish to inform the public that have again entered the furniture busi ness and have associated myself with fhn Etsts Gassts5
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
At Philadelphla.

R.H. B. Pittsburg g 1 Philadelphia -.....-........ 12 16 Batteries -Chesebro and o'Connor; Orth and Jacklitz.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
At Bridgeport.

ToOkey and scannel
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

of such a farce is more than [ can
tell.
Another magazine has upon it's
cover the profile of a young woman.
The features of the face express a
look of woeful misery, the eye
droops, the mouth has painful
downward turn and across the
forehead there is gathered band
age. Tightly packed upon the
back of the young lady's head is
an enormous pile of auburn tinted
hair, into which is thrust a wilted
rose. This design is also labeled
august but it looks more like a
patent medicine advertisement.
In each of these magazines there
is a mine of good reading and
many artistic Illustrations, but the
lurid covers are enough to turn
prospective purchaser away.
PENDENNIs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Some time ago the cZarina, very
philanthropic and religious woman,
made up her mind that the lavish use
of tobacco in Russia was doing harm.
She thereupon prohibited the use of
the weed, and especially of cigarettes,
in the court.
A few days passed, and her imperial
majesty needed some money. 1t did
not come, even after she had sent a
confidential servant to the treasury.
At last, in place of money, came a
white bearded old man from that in
stitution, with pleasant Voice and at
tractive address.
"There must be mistake, your i'm
perial majesty. Two weeks ago you
prohibited the use of tobacco in the
court, and so great is your influence
and so deep the love fer you among the
people, that the sales of the weed drop
ped down to fraction of what for
merly was the case, and the internal
revenue receipts became less than the
expenses. The government appreciated
your high munifcence because under
the law of the land your income is
charged against the tobacco tax OF this
district, and it was supposed that you
had concluded to give up your wealth
in order to carry out your views upon
reform"
The following week, as the story
goes, the rule was relaxed, and the
czarina's sudden poverty vanished as
if by magic.-Saturday Evening Post.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

in it. His career has shown the
world that one man with system,
backed by energy and perseverance,
can almost transcend the limits OF
human ability. He has taught us
to beware of the man with one
idea, for though he may be a ia
matte he is nearly always success
full.
For he:
''Dpt into the future far as human eye could see;
And saw the vision of the world
And all the wonder that would be
Til the war drums thrObbed no longer,
And the battle flags we're furled
In the Parliament of Man,
The Federation of the wOrld!"
LEO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
COVER DESIGNS.

Some of the designs on the cover
pages Of the recent magazines are
shockingly bad examples of art,
and in some cases require the as
sistance of considerable magma
ton before the idea the design
endeavors to convey to a mysti-
fed public can be fathomed. One
magazine has eclipsed all others
in absurdity. The illustration on
the cover of this particular periodi-
cal is mystery beyond my power
of comprehension. There is 8
round, dome-like structure sup
ported by five tall pillars, which
rise out Of dark, irregular striped
patches loosely clustered together.
Above the temple, for such the
structure appears to be, are several
huge clouds of smoke, and scat
tered promiscuously about in the
back ground are numerous small
blots of pale yellow that look fol
all the world like islands upon q
geographical text map. In the
middle distance there is a hill
of deep blue and from behind ii
there arises a large puff of white
smoke. The word august" is
printed at the bottom of this de-
sign, but why the month of Aug
ust should be made the sponsor
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
The Influence of Napoleon
Bonaparte on Human History.

| it was an absolute necessity. It
would have preserved the empire
from dissolution after Napoleon's
death.
Some time after his marriage
Napoleon was placed in command
of the army in Italy, and from
this time forward the eyes of the
world were upon him. He won
sixty battles and conquered all
Italy; he defeated veterans with
brilliant records behind them, and
he was only boy. His return to
Paris was one triumphal ovation,
and afterward he made the expedi-
ton into Egypt where he gained
fresh laurels.
While Napoleon was in Egypt,
France became engaged once more
in a war with all Europe, and the
armies of the allied kings were
rapidly approaching the French
frontiers. On hearing of this,
Napoleon dropped everything and
embarked for France. Bya coup
d. etat he became First Consul;
when he crushed the enemies Of
France at Marengo, he made one
more gigantic stride toward his
longed for world despotism. In
1904 he restored the Catholic
church to power in France, and
in the same year the senate prof
fered him the imperial crown.
He accepted it. The pope, through
gratitude fo1 the restoration of the
church, came from Rome to Paris
to give his blessing at the corona
ton. When the pope stretched
forth his hands after the corona
ton and said, ''Vivat Imperator
eternum," it was supreme mo-
ment in the history of the human
race. Napoleon was now within
one step Of his object, world en-
pire.
| Nearly everyone is familiar with
the long series of wars that fol-
lowed, ending with the emperor's
overthrow at Waterloo, June Is.
1915. It is estimated by those
who are in a position to know,
that over three million lives were
lost during the Napoleonic wars.
Think of it, three million lives
sacrificed to one mans ambition
The amount of property destroyed
runs up to billions and billions of
dollars. It is claimed that Ma
poleon retarded civilization a hun
dred years, butt am not in
clined to think so. It was the
reverse if anything. Let us give
the devil his due. Napoleon was
not the devil by any means; neither
was he a saint. He was just a
man, but very wise man. He
was a man who could read men
like books; he understood all the
labyrinths of human nature; he
was absolutely just and absolutely
merciless-to his enemies. If he
is blamed for constantly invading
and ravaging his enemies terri
tory with fire and sword, it must
be remembered that they con-
stantly broke their treaties with
him, were continually plotting and
forming coalitions against him,
until he came to believe them all
liars and hypocrites.
Many people are amazed at the
wonderful hold this great man had
on the French populace. To un-
derstand this you must understand
the French nature. Of course a
successful general is always we'll
liked in any country, and the
French are very prone to admire
military glory. But this was not
all that was required to gain a
hold on their affections; every
private in Napoleon's armies knew
i Il 7
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

In the beginning I will state
frankly that l think Napoleon was
lin the wrong. To my mind no
man on earth has the right to con-
centrate, or even attempt to con-
oentrate, all the political power of
the world into his own hands.
This was Napoleon's ambition.
No one but an omniscient God is
capable of governing all the ma
tons of earth, and governing them
Justly and fairly. The emperor
was not god, and that which he
tried to obtain was not Justly his
due.
Yet Napoleon was not wrong in
everything he did; he overthrow
institutions, religions and dynas-
ties that were a constant menace
to the welfare and progress of
humanity; when he trampled un-
der foot the red handed Jacobins
and the other butchers of the
revolution he rendered France a
service of inestimable value; by
keeping in check the Bourbon
and the Royalist factions he
: saved France from being ruled by
q debauched and licentious aris-
tocracy whose only object was to
crush the people for their own
benefit.
Appearing at the time he did,
the most critical period in French
history, I believe Napoleon was
the savior of the French nation.
When he began to rise to a posi-
i.tion of power the people we're be-
ginning to tire of the continual
bloodshed, and were asking if a
; republic was not a failure after
sall. The fame Of instruction had
spread through all Vendee; Cor
sica, Napoleon's birthplace, was
clamoring for an independent
government; Toulon had allied
herself with the British; cities
and provinces were everywhere
attempting to shake off the re-
publican yoke, for it was tyran-
nous yoke. Then Napoleon ap-
peared on the scene. Being con-
nected with the artillery, he was
ordered to assist in the siege Of
Toulon. At that time France was
practically at war with all Europe.
Civil war was rending her terri
tories from center to circumfer-
ence, and universal chaos reigned.
1t was only question of time un-
til France would be split up into a
lot of petty states constantly at
war with each other and with the
European countries.
Napoleon was placed in charge
~'of the ordinance outside Of Toulon.
and his military genius instantly
grasped the situation. He poured
a constant hail of death and ruin
: into the streets of the doomed city,
= with the result that short time
after Toulon surrendered and once
more became an integral part of
the French republic. This
brought him fame and enemies,
for wherever a man rises he makes
enemies. Later on he was pro-
NOTED to the rank of general,
his first step toward the realiza-
1tion Of his great dream, a world
empire with Napoleon at it's head.
Shortly after his enemies caused
him to be arrested as suspect %
but lie escaped any serious damage
except for the check on his grow
ing power.
About this time he married the
widow Josephine Beauharnais,
who afterward became the EN-
press Josephine. She was a wom-
an of a noble disposition and was
faithful to Napoleon's interests to
the day of her death, even though
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

be also knew that any infringe
ment on the discipline would be
promptly and sternly punished.
The French admire stable char
acter, an iron will that cannot be
shaken by every passing event, or
caprice; perhaps this is because
the character of the French is gen.
orally unstable and vacillating.
Like may 60 to like, but we gener-
ally admire our opposites.
Let us sum up: What was the
influence Of Napoleon Bonaparte
on human history? First: He
demonstrated that he who holds
men to him by the tie of affection,
love, if you will, is far more secure
than he who holds them by fear.
There is no doubt but what Napo-
Icons soldiers were linked to him
by deep and lasting affection,
such as only death could break.
If you doubt this, look back
across the gulf of years at the vast
panorama of his marvellous career,
where again and again on a hun
dred battle fields the myriad hosts
of France charged bravely down to
death at his behest, with the cry
of, "Vive Pemperor" on their lips.
Look at the men whom he had
lifted to the top, and the awful
efforts they made to uphold his
tottering power Look at the stu
pendous confidence in his ability
that was shown by them at the in
vasion of Moscow. This great
army of 500, 1000 men, made up of
the fiercest fighting population ON
earth, veterans of countless cam
paigns, thirteen armies in one, all
held together and directed by a
great intellect that would not, and
could not recognize the word de-
feat.
Look at the marshals of France
and the great generals who had
sworn to go down with him to the
end; Junot, Ney, Soult, Bertrand
and that daredevil Murat of whom
Engine Sue says, she led the most
desperate cavalry charges with
nothing in his hand but small
riding whip" Call these men
fool hardy if you will but you can
not help admiring them.
Napoleon changed the entire
form of military science. His
most notable method was this:
He would mobolize his army
quickly, very quickly, and march
straight on the capital city of the
country he was at war with, seize
it and hold it. This generally
ended the war. It failed at Mos
COW because the enemy burned
the capital. This method has
proved successful in all great wars
since the Napoleonic era. Gen.
eral Zachary Taylor did it in Mex
leo; Grant did it at Richmond,
although it took him long time;
the Germans did it in the war
with Emperor Napoleon III. in
187O-1871; and, more recent
still, Lord Roberts did it in his
march on Pretoria last year, with
an army of 100000 men. l think
I have cited enough instances to
support my argum ent.
Now for Napoleon's influence
on history. In the first place, no
history can be written Of any
European country, that will leave
this mans career out and be a per-
feet history. Even America is not
excepted, for he sold this country
the Louisiana purchase, and had
various other transactions with it.
Of course no history of the world
can be complete without biogra-
ply of Napoleon. His influence
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-30
WHIST PARTY A SUCCESS.
A Nice Sum Netted For the Lincoln
 School Piano.


 School Piano.
 A magnificent success was the mann moth whist party which was given at the City hall last evening for the bene fit of the Lincoln school piano fund. About 400 persons were present, about 300 of whom participated in the games of whist which were being played at about seyenty-five tables. The tables were suitably situated in six different sections, which were under the direc- ton of the Misses Culhane, Charters, Smith, Coyle, Gibson and Seery, teach CTS in the Lincoln school. Miss Jen- nie O'Neill was general supervisor. And let it be said here that no better service could be rendered or no better arrangements could be made than those by Miss O'Neill and her aIae as- sistants. Dr J. D. Freney was an nouncer and master of ceremonies.
 At o'clock the evenings festivities were commenced by Faulmann's or chestra. It was delightful. It placed those present in buoyant spirits, ready and eager to enter into the event of the evening. As said before, there were about seventy-five tables, at which about 300 persons played. There was number of persons who sat in the gallery and enjoyed them selves by looking on. Seven minutes were allowed for each game. There were fifteen games.
 At the end of the fifteen contests those who had won fifteen, fourteen, thirteen, twelve, eleven and ten points were respectively summoned to the stage by Announcer Dr Freney and allotted their prizes by John H. Kill duff, who superintended the drawing of the prizes. The first prizes were al- lotted to Mrs ". T. Oviatt and Miss Carrie Dickson, who had fourteen points to their credit. A handsome vase of Royal Worcester was Mrs Oviatt's prize, while Miss Dickson was made the recipient of q vase of Sevres ware. For winning thirteen games, Miss Della Hayes received gold hat pin, while a fine comb and brush tray of Haviland china was awarded to Benjamin Rodman. John B. Grady's prize for being next highest was a beautiful tray. Nine players received pretty prizes as tokens of their ability to win eleven games and nineteen play CTS also were allotted prizes for having ten points to their credit As each one took his prize there was great ap- plause. But there was greater ap- plause when the implements of hus- bandry were borne proudly away by their owners.
 Afterthe distribution of prizes danc- ing reigned supreme As whole the fair was most delightful. True, it is novelty in this city, but if the wishes of those present last evening are of any avail repetition of last evenings event would be welcome. To-day the plano fund of the Lincoln school is larger by a neat sum than 1t was yes terday. And it ought to be so, as Miss O'Neill and her able corps of assistants have worked hard to make the affair the grand success that it was.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-30
BOARD OF HEALTH
Sanitary Inspectors Report Was Read
 and Accepted.

Sanitary Inspectors Report Was Read and Accepted. The board of public health met yes. terday afternoon Chairman Cross pre- siding and all the members being pres ent.
 The report of Sanitary Inspector Moses was read, accepted and ordered on file. It was as follows:
 Contagious diseases: Scarlet fever, 6; dyphtheria, 4; whooping cough, l. Houses fumigated: Scarlet fever, 6; diphtheria and croup, 8.
 Houses plaearded: Scarlet fever, 5; diphtheria and croup, 4. Dead animals removed: Dogs, 3: cats, 5.
 Garbage complaints, 1. Ordered cleaned: Surface closets, IT; stables, 3; yards, o8. Ordered abolished: Surface closets, 4; surface drains, 4.
 The report of Milk Inspector Keeley was read and approved. The following I is q copy of the same: Inspection of dairies: Cow sheds, 34 ; barn yards, 34; water, 34; feed, 34; cans, IT. milk coolers, 34; stables ven- tilated, 34 Inspection of stores and vehicles; Stores, 27; vehicles, g; measures order ed cleaned, ?.
 Ordered cleaned: Barn yards, 4; stables, l cans, 4.
 Transportation expenses, $15. Number of samples of milk examin- ed. 36: number of standard, 36; amount paid for samples, $1.OS.
 The petition asking for the removal of w. R. Prices windmill on Round Hill street, on the ground that it is q nuisance, was referred to Inspector Moses for investigation and report.
 It was voted that Pratt place prop erty owners be instructed to make sew CT connections with the South Main street sewer, permission for the same having been granted by the board of public works. The petition of Ridge wood street people asking that surface closets and cesspools on Woodlawn terrace be abolished was referred to the board of aldermen.
 The monthly and miscellaneous bills were read and approved.