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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17

A SHAW, what's the use of know- IA ing how to jump on skates ?' Az8aI asked figure skater at one of the city rinks as he g.ided by group of critics. t'It's quite tricks he con- tinued, as he cut some circles in front of his admirers, 'but there is nothing practical about it.''
 That man never lived alongside a river in the country snd found himself suddenly confronted by a crevasse made by the current or what is to be dreaded as much as that-an air ko1e or a hummock of ice. The country boy realizes the vast difference between skating on the perfectly smooth sur- face of covered rink and tsle treach- erous ice cS river or lake and is gem orally prepared to make sudden jump. But a little practice in skate jumping is a good. thing and often may prove of inestimab1e benefit to the skater.
 Are you able to .:Imp while going at full speed on the skates? Hopping, of course, can be done by a.mos. any per- son who is able to Ese skates. But how about making jump, say of four feet eight inches over bar, obstruc-
 
 that height on the ground and try to jump over it. Yet it is within the prov- ince of every clever skater to learn to go over obstruc&ons that high or to leap cracks in the ice, if he will practice jumping.
 "Principally it's a matter of conff- dence in yourself" said Billy Quinn, who is regarded as one of the most ex- pert skate jumpers in the country. 'sYou begin with low bars and gradual ly work up to the bar plaGod over four feet high. The same method is used in jumping cracks. Take the narrow ones first and in time you will be able to clear a break of several feet, 1and- ing on your skates ca the other side in safety. Get the hang of f1anding~right and you will be surprised how far you can jump after week of practice.''
 William J. Smith, of Montreal, is one of Canada's best skate jumpers. He recently won a competition from Quinn, but the latter met with an acci- dent-one of his skates broke as he jumped and threw him off The rivalry between Quinn and Smith is going to lead to other competitions this winter and it is not unlikely that some records may be made in jumping. back jumping and leaping. One word of advice-do not attempt to jump unless your skates are especially strong. It is easy to break leg or twist an ankle in jump- ing if the skates prove defective.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
WATERTOW'N JOTTINGS,
Trolley from Watertown to LitchfieI
 an Assured Thing.

Trolley from Watertown to LitchfieId i an Assured Thing. Latest reports indicate that the peo- pie of Watertown may have an oppor- tunity of taking a trolley ride 10 Ban tam and Litchfield before the same op- portunity is offered them to go to Wa terbury by trolley. The work of sur l Veylng the proposed line between Wa tertown and Norfolk has been com pleted for some time and MT McKen- zle, Who is the promoter, assures the public that work will be commenced laying the rails just as soon as spring opens. Whether the road is commenced this spring or not, it is certainly only question of time when some means or travel quicker than the present method Of driving will become an ac- tuai reality. A trolley line from Wa tertoWn to Litchfield will open up some or the finest farming country in tnls part of the state. At present farms in Bantam and Morris can be bought for q song. With a quick and inexpensive means of travel between these farms and the city of Waterbury 1n place of being able to get farm Ter song. the prospective purchaser would lind that land in that section vas at premium. Then think of Ban- tam lake. the largest in the state. and naturally adapted for a summer resort. such road would certainly pay, at least during the summer months.
 Hopkins Grammar school hockey team and Taft's played a tie game at the school rink Saturday afternoon. me game was intensely interesting rom start to finish. both teams doing their utmost to carry off a victory. At the end of the second half the score stood 1 to 1.
 ED. Barlow started on an extended trip south this morning.
 Henry L. Rowland has had q civil engineer at work last week making q survey or his property on Cutler street.
 The divorce case ofACharlotte Roeers Fs charles Rogers will come up for 2 hearing in the superior court at Ti+ob' Held this week Thursday. Peasley for plaintiff and Thoms for inc defend ant.
 Charles E. Bryant, who has been wis lung his parents in town during the past week, returned to Hartford Sat urday.
 II. E. Moore and wife, of simons- vllie' spent yesterday visiting friends in town.
 owing 10 the wreck on the main line Saturday the New York mail did not afIlVe in Watertown until last even. ing.
 George Brannan has resigned his DO. sition s. at A. N, Woolson's factory and nas accepted q position at Holmes. booth & Haydens, Waterbury.
 Balfnlett Johnson has resigned his po- slrlon as delivery clerk at F. N. Bar tons and will enter the employ of the Waterbury Manufacturing Co.
 Henry St George, who has been III Tor the past two months at his home III Waterbury, is now staying with his Iamliy Lf. at the home of Mrs Flynn. in Natertown
 EVenlng service at Christ church Ia st eNenlng was at ' o'clock. This honr for Sunday evening service win ha maintained through Lent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
NEN COACH FOR YALE
\, Il ALEXANDER CAMERON JR ILE

&@SJ CONSIDERABLE interest attaches
 W to the appointment of Alexan- ASA der Cameron as the new head coach of the Yale varsity crews be- cause of the proba bility that the sons of Eli this year will have a race with the Wisconsin varsity crew. Further more, Mr. Cameron is a veteran oars man of ability. having been stroke for Yale in 1900 and 1901. That he can sue cessfully fill the place occupied by ..Bob'' Cook is a foregone conclusion. Yale alumni all through the west will watch with interest the development of the New Haven material under Cam eron. There is heavy material at his rommand-much heavier than Coach O'Dea at Madison has in view for his Badger oarsmen.
 Ya3e's problem this year is in brief the development of an efficient stroke, and it is particularly fitting that one of the best men the blue ever had in this position should be the mentor.
 Capt. Phil Kunzig, who pulls No. 6, is good athlete and weighs over 19o pounds in trainings He will have to make up four members of the crew be- cause of graduations last year. But as the Blue will use the same stroke this year that was taught auring the last few seasons at New Haven, Coach Cameron will have valuable asset in his knowledge of the technical and practical work of using the oars. Be- sides Capt. Kunzig there are Johnson, No. She's a 210-pounder; Rogue, No. 4, and Hooker, No.2, are in school and will be on the crew. Sargent, Laws and Lincoln, subs of last season, are pret- ty sure to supply at least two of the vacancies, I am informed by a friend at New Haven. The victorious fresh men eight of last season also will be storehouse of material for the new coach. Rogue and Sargent and Cross and Adams are the most available can didates for stroke oar.
 Something may be heard from in the direction of Weymouth, Yale's all- around athlete. Weymouth was one of the gridiron stars last season and recently played with the Yale basket- ball team that toured the west. When in training he weighs 1sO pounds and he is almost certain to be seen in the varsity shell.
 Those who know Mir. Cameron say he is the ideal college oarsman. Filled only with the desire to do what is best for his alma mater and thinking less of the financial remuneration than anything else, the new coach may be depended upon to produce the best re- suits. If it should be the good fortune of Wisconsin to row against Yale this year, il will be no disgrace to the Mad ison boys to be beaten by crew direct ed by such an estimable fellow as Cam eron.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

The regular meeting of the Pequot club will be held this evening at $ o'clock
 H. Q. Black, who has been sick for the past week, Is now ale to be around.
 The Gem Whist club met at the resi- dence of $. Engert on the Watertown road on Friday evening. The first prize was won by Mrs r. A. Wells and A. H. Wells. The booby prize was won by Mir and Mrs l.. A. Rose, The club will meet at the home of T, A. Rose on February 28.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
High School Basketball Team Defeat
 ed AnSonia High.


 ed Ansonia High.
 The High school basketball team defeated the Ansonia High school team in a hotly contested game Sat urday evening by a score of 34 to 9. This was the first game the local boys have played this year and the result is very gratifying. Clifford made 31 of the 34 points and he put up an excellent game as also did An derson, whose passing could not be improved upon. also Ford and Coy ems, these latter two giving pretty exhibitions of blocking. Hart, a new man, put up star game. Hart never played the game before, but if he keeps up the work begun Saturday evening bids fair to become an A No l player For the visitors Schu- macher played the star game. he making every one of the 9 points se- cured by his team. The lineup: N. H. s. A. H. S. Ford Schumacher Anderson I. f. Drew Clifford l. f. Little john Hart r.. 2. Ineson-DWyar Goyens l. g. yidell
 *Captain
 Baskets on fouls, Clifford 1: l5 min- ute halves; referee, Dr Baxter; time keepers, Patchett, Dwyer.
 The contracts for the building of St Francis new parochial residence have been let as follows: The con- tract for building the house has been
 George Wilcox, the six years old son of MT and Mrs John F. Wilcox, died Saturday evening of scarlet fe- yer. He was sick not quite two days and Saturday night an attack of ,conyulsions proved fatal. His death is sad blow to his parents and they have the sympathy of the entire com munity. His funeral was held yes terday afternoon at 1:3O Interment was in St James cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick J. Marlin who died Saturday morning. took place yesterday afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs NJ. W. O'BrIen of Maple street at 2:3O and from St Francis church at o'clock. Inter- ment was in St Francis cemetery.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Naugatuck Water com pany will be held tomorrow eyen- ing at o'clock in the borough court room.
 The funeral of Miss Laura Spencer took place this afternoon from her late home on Cherry street. The Rev Sherrod Soule offfciated. The interment was in Hillside cemetery.
 News has been received here of the dpafb Of E9rndario1- Howe ;,, +I,o ,,,t district, Ecclesall, Bielow county. Sheffield, England MT Howe was formerly resident of Naugat tuck and 20 or 25 years ago removed to New Britain, where he lived for time, afterwards going to England where his death took place He was one of the founders of Court Un- ity, F of A.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17

E4 gong to capture II, Sa1d the eastern millionaire turfman.
 ''The Pacific coast has taken that classic four times and it looks as if the west had another good chance to win it, remarked the westerner.
 "Huhl Yoh all kin talk right pert. friends" remarked the southern horse. man, ssbut the colts that generally take down the smart stakes are raised down our way. It's a powerful sight bettah tub raise the Derby winner than 1t is tuh buy up lot of possibilities race 'em and then see poh mans hoss take down the glory"
 Judging from the personnel of the equine celebrity list in the Derby the stake this year is 10 be a contest be- tween the east, west and south. with the proba bilities in favor of the south ern breeder getting the glory of breed ing the winner of the classic. It is not the purse of SEQ. 900 that attracts these rich men so much as it is the prestige, both social and in turf way. that the Derby winner is bound to get. Some of the best known turfnen fn the land have named their choice colts and Allies for the 11h h-mile event, which comes as near to being like the blue riband event of Epson Downs as any race this country can boast. Without pretending to pick even the small group of colts from which the public favorite will come. the critics are sim ply marking time and watching the work of the three-year-olds and men, tally checking off those who ''cannot go the route"
 G.C. Bennett has named four-among them the apple of his eye," the colt Abe Frank, which chestnut son of Han- over was the premier two-year-old last year. Arthur Featherstone and J. A. Drake, two Chicago millionaires, have named colts, the former nominating three and the latter two; .C. Whit ney, the richest man in the east with one possible exception, expects to start Endurance by Right, his Inspector B. 6llY that was almost the undisputed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
Norway Keeps Tab on Tourist

A new law came into force in Norway on July 1, by which, under penalty o1 fine, lodging-house keepers must record in book the name, address and occupation of any traveller residing with them, the place at which he last stayed, his destination and the date o1 his arrival and departure. Foreigners also who wish to take up their resi- dence or seek a livelihood in Norway must report their intention on arrival and, if required, present themselves before the local head of the police or the district magistrate. TT Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17

Among the vessels that touch at Hong-Kong the English flag leads, fol- lowed by Germany, Japan, France, China, America in the order given, <
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
Up To Date.

Having bought out the entire stock and tools of the old firm of White S Peters, we have removed to larger and more connections quarters. We are now situated between Brown and North Elm streets in what was known as the old Robbins shop. In connec- ton with this we have plenty of shed room, where carriages may be stored during stormy weather. We are thor oughly equipped to do good work and do 1t quickly. All telephone calls at tended to promptly.
 JAMES L. WHITE,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17

Baskets on fouls, Clifford 1; Is min- ute halves; referee. Dr Baxter; time keepers, Patchett, Dwyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
REVERSED LOWER COURT.
Supreme Tribunal Has Before It Cases Concerning Rotten
 Pineapples.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The United States Supreme Court today reversed the decis- ion of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the case of Milten- berger Lawder vs. William F. Stone, Col- lector of Customs at the port of Balti- more.
 The record showed that in a cargo of ptneapples consigned to Lawder and his partners, several arrived in a state of decay, and that the collector after count ing the tops of the decayed fruit, had thrown the refuse overheard He, how- ever, collected duty upon the entire car- go. under Section 10 of the Customs Ad. ministration, on the ground that lesG than per cent of the Importation had been lost.
 The court held that the law was in. tended to govern in cases in which the damaged goods is of some value and not in such cases as that in hand, where all value had been destroyed. This opinion was in accord with that of the Circuit Court, but it reversed the opinion of thu Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02

Mobile, Dec. 1.-(Speical. )-<Mobile re- corded two suicides yesterday between sunup and sunset. The first occurred at 7:45 o'clock a. m., and the news, when heard on the streets created much sur prise
 Fred Johnson. a Swede, aged 7S years. who had been a resident of Mobile upward of fifty-fve years, was the victim of his own act.
 Mir. Johnson, who, for many years prior had by care saved a considerable amount of money which he invested in real estate this increasing in value as the years pass ed For a number of years he has re- tired from work and with his wife. also aged, lived on the rentals. A short time ago he became slightly ill. though not sufficient to cause his wife and friends to fear.
 Yesterday morning he arose about : o'clock, as was his usual custom, made fire and then went into the rear yard to look after his horse. Later when break fast was read Mrs. Johnson sent her ser want to call him. She failed to find him him and so reported, She was again told to search for him. This time the woman was more successful and to her horror, found the man sitting in a phaeton. A. caIIbre Colt revolver at his feet and blood exuding from his mouth. He died about the time the servant reached him. The man had placed the muZzle of the pistol in his mouth and pulled the trigger.
 He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 40 of this city. The remains will be in- tered here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
SPLIT, BRITTLE, DULL HAIR.
All Come from Dandruff, Which ii
 Caused by Germ.

Split hair harsh hair, lusterless hair, brittle hair, falling hair all owe their origin to dandruff, which is caused by a measly little microbe that burrows into thes scalp. throwing up the cuticle into dandruff scales and sapping the vitality of the hair at the root, causing the sev- eral diseased conditions of the hair till it finally falls out Modern science has diseoyered a remedy to destroy the dan- drnhe mIcrobe. which is combined in New bro's Herpicide and may be had of any druggist. Allays itching instantly and makes hair soft as silk. Take no substi. ute; nothing just as good.' Send 1C cents in stamps for sample. The Herpi- eide Co.,. Dept "K," Detroit. Mich Sold by l.. G. Fowler Druggist tues
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
Switchman Killed.

William Darling, a switchman for the Mobile and Ohio was killed at o'clock tonight at the foot of St. Francis Str eet,
 by a switch engine. His body was badly crushed. He had just made switch and jumped on the front board of a passing engine. His foot slipped and went under the engine. Death was instantaneous. The engine had to be lacked up to get the body from beneath. He was A years old and was a son of Mrs. Fannie Darl- ing, who lives on. Morton and Walnut
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
GIRLS PLAY BASKET BALL.
Fair Ones of DempOlis School Throw
 Goals.

Demopolis Dec. l.-(Special lowing to the very indictment weather only a small number of spectators witnessed the second championship game of basket ball played on the campus of the high school Friday afternoon but they saw a game full of fine points and one keen ly contested. It was not until the um- pire's whistle at the end of the last half brought the game to close that any one could pick the winner. The op- posing teams were the Crimson-White and Orange and Black. the same teams that played last season at which time the Crimson-White won the victory.
 This time the lineup was as follows:
 Crimson and White-Right forward Miss Kettle Woolf; Left forward, Miss Lena Mayer; right guard. Miss Georgia Wood; left guard. Miss Hattie Hand; center. Miss Nell Coats.
 Orange and Black-Captain and right forward, Miss Edwina McCarty: left for ward, Miss Louise Strudwick; right guard, Miss Wiley Jones: left guard. Miss Leola Carey; center. Miss Helen Howze.
 Umpire. Miss Margaret Booth.
 The first half ended in a tie of the score being 6 to 6. The second half was won point by point until the last moment when the Crimson and White got the ball in their territory and placed two goals winning by a score of F to 10.
 In the last half Miss Leola Carey sprained her ankle and had to go to the bench, Miss Booth taking her place.
 The Crimson and Whites were without their captain, Miss Irene Foscue. who was i'll. She was a star player and her team was much depressed by her ab- sence. The goal work of Captain Edwina McCarty was a feature of the game. She seldom had to try more than twice to place the goal whilst the opposing side had great difficulty in getting the ball in the net On the other hand the interfer- ence of the Crimson-White was much su- perror to the Orange Black. But both sides played excellently and the game was most interesting.
 Candy was sold on the ground for the benefit of the library and good sum was realized
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02

inferred in Magnolia Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. w P. Dickin- son officiatng at the grave.
 The remains of w. B. Skirving. well known travelling man. arrived from Bir- ningham this afternoon. The funeral will ,ccur tomorrow morning from the resi- dence of Dr. Rush. 702 Government Street.
 Gereta NJ Cronk, wife of J. w. Cronk, was buried in Magnolia Cemetery today.
 Lula Lesan Pittroff, the 23-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Philip P1ttror, whose untime!y death occurred Saturday, was inferred yesterday afternoon in Magnolia cemetery. Rev. Father c. T. O'Callaghan conducting the funeral ser vices.
 Arthur Wallace. a former Mobilian. Is in the city from Century. Fla. where he is now engaged in the milling business. He came to this county bringing the re- mains of Richard Mcconnell, son of MT. and Mrs. Rufus Mcconnell of. Theodore, this county, for interment. MT. Mcconnell was killed Thursday at Century by a logging train. He was 21 years old and unmarried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
Woman Kills Herself.

The second suicide was that of white woman. who was known as Leo Stevens. aged 27 and who is said to have come to Mobile from Huntsville several months ago. another report is that her name was Hattie Donnelly and that she came from Decatur. She was discovered in bed in a room at the house, No. 107 North Law renee Street, a bottle which had con- tained morphine, lying on a table near. This was about o'clock D. m. Physi- clans were summoned. but without avail as the woman died at 7:20 o'clock The remains were buried here this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
United States Court.

The United States Court, Judge Toul' min presiding. was convened this morn ing at 1e o'clock. The first case called Vi as that of T. J. Shea vs. the City Of Mobile. Complainant was the contractor who put down the city sewerage three years ago2 He sues to recover S44'VV setting forth claims as follows: $13,0OO for work omitted; $2.9OO for manholes of diff ferent dimensions to those stipulated and the remainder for increased. depths oi the sewers, which required extra pump ing and sheathing.
 Demurfers were filed by the defense and these were overruled, except as to the count claiming for work omitted. As to that demurrer. which was sustained leave was granted to amend complaint so as to show the number of feet omit ted. The city was granted leave to amend further tomorrow morning, when the case will be taken up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R

On the first and third Tuesday in each month. up to and including April Fist, 1909, Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2.N for the round trip to all points in Texas Indian and Oklahoma Territories. and ta certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited g days for return journey, with stop-over priVileges at all points within homeseekers' terri. tory on going trip.
 For further particulars, call on s. T. Suratt T. A, or call on or write W. L. Beasley. Pass. Agent, Union" Station, Montgomery, Ala. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
Along the River Front.

The river front presented an animated appearance this morning. four river steamers having arrived down as fol- lows:
 City of Mobile, from Montgomery, with 597 bales cotton. 5666 slaves S3 barrels of spirits of turpentine, 19 barrels of rosin and sunjries
 Mary. from Selma at a. m, with 23f bales cotton, 366 sacks cotton seed, ITS barrels of rosin. 43 barrels of spirits and good sundry list
 Nettie Quill. from Selma. at 2:90 a. m, with 374 bales cotton, s25 sacks of seed, 216 posts and sundries. Mary s. Blees, from Demopolis, with 625 bales cotton. 6.Os5 slaves, 322 sacks of cotton seed and sundries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-02
Eair Failed to Show Up,

The street fair and carnival, which was advertised to begin today for one week, for the benefit of Jones M. Withers Camp U. c. V., failed to materlalize The man ager for the camp stated that he will know tomorrow if it will come this week; if not, he will endeavor to secure 1t for the next week.