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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
HINTS FOR GUNNERs.

There is absolutely no doubt what ever that fatal accidents nowadays arise chiefly from carelessness and la ziness even more than from inexperi- ence, and therefore much greater blame attaches to the man who neglects the following hints than to the beginner. whose excitement may lead him to do that which wiser and more experienced men would never dream of doing:
 In handling the gun never, whether the gun is empty or loaded. point or hold it in such a manner as would cause any one to be touched if it were discharged. Never place the stock of the gun on the foot, with the muzzle staring you in the face. Never carry the gun at the rest'' across the arm if any one is walking on the side the muzzle points and avoid the trail, position always.
 Tn carrying the gun over the shoulder keep the stock well down and the mug gle well up.
 When carrying the gun in both hands ready for shot, hold the gun steady to
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
WATERBURY EVENING DEMooRT WEDNEsDAY

most scholarly critics of this country have been almost a Aunit in declaring that there wasin every Viola they have seen a something3 lacking, and that something a quality which materially marred the thorough appreciation of the moods of this most attractive of Shakespeare's heroines.
 But, after all, just think of it, ye groundlings, with your scene chewing, marionette manipulating methods and your machine made plays in which the stage carpenter and machinist and the light man are the most important fac tors! Think of it! How many of you would have the courage to undertake in rapid succession two such widely diver gent roles as Viola and Lady Macbeth? :? Numbers of actresses are fairly good in one particular line of work exactly suited to their capabilities, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say to their limitations. But when it comes to versatility such. as this there must be real greatness behind it. And that there is the interests most opposed to Mrs. Fiske in a professional way have at last grudgingly been compelled to admit. GRACE w. ELTON.
 New York. ,t~-.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

the front. not wagging round the hori .zon. raking everything and everybody.
 If the gun be carried under the arm. keep the muzzle pointing few feet in front in a downward direction, and not horizontally. On no account carry the gun in any fancy position of your own invention.
 Always avoid putting cartridges in the gun till the party starts walking in the field about to be shot over, and in the same way withdraw them at the end of each beat or carry the gun open --i. e., with breech exposed.
 In crossing obstacles always with draw the cartridges, close the gun (preferably) and hand it to some one till you are clear or over.
 Be careful always in firing back, and in any case take time and be cool, for some enc may be tagging behind
 Never fire in the direction of a house, building or stacks or at a bird flying in line with beasts or animals or into a hedge, for some one may be on the other side
 Never fail in handing your gun to a loader or beater when going to lunch or finishing the day to draw the car- tridges. as in some cases accidents have happened through inexperienced beaters imagining that because the gun is handed over it must be empty. Above all, keep the fingers off the trig- ger till ready to fire and never fidget about with the hammers or mechanism or take imaginary shots. Hold the gun firmly at all times, ready for irnmedi- ate firing. Keep the eyes we'll open. looking to the front, and don't chatter. Walk carefully in line and maintain si- lence even if you have bird down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

(Maude Lambert) is very pretty and cute m her talking song, but I was glad she had to talk it, for her voice would never make Patti fear. Kate Pember- ton (zetti kennedy) can send forth some sweet high notes and also look att tractive, but that is not enough for a prima donna of company, and so on the shoulders of Lucille Saunders falls the burden of the women. Her shoul- ders are. en passant, fine ones and do their duty nobly. The only solo to my mind worth hearing in the entire even ing was one sung by her-"Years Touch Not the Heart" The effect would be much enhanced if she stood While sing ing and enunciated more clearly. I could not catch one word. Uncle Tom twill H. Bray), with a chorus, gave a pleasing rendition of My Honeysuckle Girl.''
 The only comedy" with an abject apology to the good old word, was furnished by George Backus as Jona- than Phoenix. He was a cross between an antebellum tragedian out of work and spy. Don't ask me which side he
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

Magdala" at the Manhattan theater, will give the same play in the impor- tant cities of the country next season and for the following year will confine her attention to the two Shakespearean productions long since promised.
 Lady Macbeth and Viola.
 As Lady Macbeth there can be no question that Mrs, Fiske will score heavily. It is thoroughly psycholog- ical role, though the efforts of some latter day actresses would not seem to warrant that assertion, and it is in characters of this sort that Mrs. Fiske's S best work is shown. -
 Concerning her adaptability to the role of Viola in Twelfth Night there may be differences of opinion, but it is certain that if this trancendent genius undertakes it the production and her acting will be worth going miles to see. There have been few really good Violas in the modern history of the English speaking stage, and it is possi- ble that that fact has influenced Mrs. Fiske in her selection. Besides, the
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
NOVEL CURE FOR HORSES.

Secretary Hitchcock of the interior de- partment has given to Liveryman Sin- son Cooper of Hot Springs, Ark, the privilege of using the water from the hot springs in his stable for the cure of debilitated and crippled horses.
 This is novel idea in the treatment of horses. A large system of bathing stalls has been fitted up, and here the crippled thoroughbreds will receive the same treatment that suffering human ity does.
 When Secretary Hitchcock received the petition asking for these privileges. he readily saw the the advantage of it and immediately granted it.
 Hereafter there need be no hopelessly broken down horses on western race tracks as long as the health giving wa ters of Hot Springs can be used as an elixir to restore energy and health to the unlucky thoroughbred who may have fallen a victim to i'll usage or 8 hard campaign.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
IRVING WANTED ONE TOO.

Sir Henry Irving greatly values per- feet frankness in any one. Although a strict disciplinarian, he is always an attentive listener to a reasonable ex- cuse for unpunctuality, and the man who owns up candidly to a fault may generally count on the knights cour- teous leniency.
 One very hot day at the Lyceum the- ater, London, matters came to a dead lock during a most tiring rehearsal of "Robespierre" through the nonappear- ance of Charles Dodsworth, who should have been in the wings ready to play his part.
 Dear, dear! Where's Dodsworth ?'' queried Sir Henry, wiping the perspira- ton from his brow. Really, you know
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Lord Derby,s Performnnces.

The admirers of Lord Derby have ample ground for the belief that he can lower the mark of Cresceus. In his wagon races last season with The Monk he showed that he has burst of speed equaled only by that of the champion himself. He has trotted quarters in better than thirty seconds and is cred- ited with going a half mile in better than one minute. This was at Memphis in the race for the Memphis challenge cup, in which Lord Derby won two straight heats. In the second heat Lord Derby went to a break before reaching the quarter post, and when he recovered The Monk had gained ten or twelve lengths. Once in his stride, however, Lord Derby began to close the gap, but it was not until near the finish that he took the lead. He trotted the Hast three quarters in 1:30. This is a two minute gait, and if the horse had gone the first quarter in thirty-one sec onds, or even thirty-two seconds, he would have lowered the record of Cres- ceuS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

this is too bad. Where can he be? And we are all so tired!''
 In two or three minutes MT. Dods- worth made a hasty appearance and at once perceived that the rehearsal had been stopped on account of his absence.
 'Ah, Dodsworth, there you are! But where have you been?" asked Sir Henry with just faint note of reproach in his tone.
 The belated actor made no attempt to defend himself, but, expressing sorrow for the inconvenience he had caused. candidly admitted that he had just slipped out for a seltzer lemonade
 That's good, Dodsworth,'' said Sir Henry, flaming himself with his hand kerchief. T wish I had But get to work now, my friend. We are all so tired-and hoti"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

was on; it is too much for me. and you would have to pass it. Pretty scenery, pretty girls, very accurate and pictur- esque costumes, with military uniforms, are all there is to it, except that the music is too good for the book. There was not a southern uniform or man eX- cept behind an illuminated gauge drop, and l am sure General Lee would turn in his grave if he could have seen the counterfeit presentment of himself.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Dan Patch and McHenry.

Dan Patch, 1:5914, is now wintering in Minneapolis at the Minnehaha Driv ing park M. w. Savage, his purchaser, who recently bought the unsur- passed pacer for s60.000. record price for a side wheeler" has engaged My ron D. McHenry. the well known train- CT and driver, to take charge of the pacing champion next year. McHenry drove Dan Patch to his record last year and MT. Savage looks to see him send the sturdy animal around the circle a half second faster or at the very least to send the 4"unbeaten pacer'' around the circle quarter sec ond faster than the mark made by himself and Star Pointer before him in order to have the honor of owning the worlds greatest pacer. Dan Patch is by Joe Patchen, 2:01A, and consequently comes honestly by his speed. He much resembles his noted sire in conformation and action He was bred in Oxford, Ind, by D.. A. Messner.
 Beginning. his career in 1900, Dan Patch has never lost a race; hence his name appellation .the unbeaten,' all though he has on three different occa- sions lost heats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

son. The great campaigner with A-~-"~ mark of 2;05%, owned by E. D..
 Smathers, one of the foremost American enthusiasts in the affairs of the light harness horse, finished the season with so highly con1mendable a record that after due consideration MT. Smathers has decided that his trotter shall have a chance to go against the mark of 2:04A made by George Il. ketcham's Cresceus.
 Early next spring Lord Derby will be started on special preparatory course of training. He will be brought grad ually into top notch form, and then the trials against time will be in order Of course these efforts to smash the trot- ting record are to be made on grand circuit tracks and will take place dur ing regular meets. Cleveland is to be the scene of the first attempt There 1t was that Cresceus performed his sensa- tional exploit, and if Lord Derby fails there he will be taken to Memphis to trot for the championship on ''the fast- est track in the world.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
peculiarly adapted to Miss Buckley's

is peculiarly adapted to Miss Buckley's capabilities.
 E. Carroll Schaeffer of Reading, Pa. the amateur champion swimmer of America, recently announced his resig- nation from competition. He was the greatest amateur this country ever pro- duced.
 That sterling young actor Martin Harvey has not been accovded as goora
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

years-not since he produced "The Sign of the Cross" which is said to have made him fortune.
 The present Prince of Wales, at that time the Duke of York, was an inter- ested auditor when "The Firstborn" was produced in London some years ago. He then declared that Miss May Buckley, who played the role of the gegag ChiRass wife. would ere long be
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

George H. Broadhurst, in which Marie Cahill is to star.
 Espy Williams, who dramatized "Unorna' for Mrs. Brune. recently vis- tied New York to confer with her man. ager and with F. Marion Crawford, au- thor of the novel, with regard to possi- ble presentations of the play in New York. .'Unorna" is being well received in other cities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

prominently heard from. Judging from recent events and those which the fu- ture is said to contain for this little wo- man, the royal prediction was excep- tionally accurate.
 Lionel Lawrence, former general stage manager of the New York thea ter, has been engaged by Daniel " Ar thur to stage Nancy Brown" the mu- sical comedy by Frederic Ranken and
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

dered choruses, a stage full of northern uniforms and hoopskirted southern girls, with a sprinAing of the never failing darky, make up a picture which is not tiresome, but passes with the falling of the final curtain, never to be thought of again. That is ''When John ny Comes Marching Home"
 The tenor, William G. Stewart, is too stout and his voice is too frequently absent for success. Cordelia Allen
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

reception in th1s country as his abil- ity warrants. He will probably come over again next season with a new play, when the pecuniary results are certain to be better. His great art is beyond question.
 1t is reported that Wilson Barrett will visit this country next season in his new play, The Christian King" MT. Barrett has not hsen heea tor sSyesSl
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Our Cyclists Going Abroad.


 An imposing array of American cy- clists is slated to ride in Europe next season. Robert Coquelle manager of the Buffalo cycle track in Paris, sailed for the continent recently with con tracts signed by George Leander, who rode the winning heat in the recent six day race in New York; Joe Nelson, the speedy brother of the late motor pace champion, Johnny Neson Owen Kim ble, better known as "Ole kaintuck. J and others who guarantee to appear in the French capital early in the summer. Leander is to ride two sprint and two paced races in May and June Nelson begins racing in April His manager is confident that with wind shields he can lower the present motor paced worlds record, and he has Teen prom ised pacing machine that can cover fifty miles fin an hour. Young Nelson s ability to follow a motor of that speed, however, is another question. Kimble is to have matches consecutively with Piard, Bonroth. Jacquelin Meyers and Ellegaarde. Should he win four of these five races he will be. given a chance to meet Major Taylor.
 Coquelle's American representative will endeavor to close a contract with Champion Frank Kramer for his ap- pearance in Paris in matches on the Buffalo track before the beginning of the races of the national circuit in this country in July.
 ARTHUR LOCKWOOD.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

of the Pacific coast, where he is a popu- lar fayorite.
 May Buckley's many admirers expect her to make the hit of her career in the leading female role (Kate Cregeen) of Hall Gaines play, The Manxman," in which she is supporting James O'Neill. The role, which is a very stTopS one.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
GEORGE c. scHREIBER. THE COM.
 ING "NDOCR KING"

George c, Schreiber, the successful young eastern amateur who entered the professional ranks year ago, has shown himself remarkably speedy in indoor races. Although his performances in the high order, he has succeeded in pulling down large number of prizes. He bids fair to replace the well known sprinter of few years ago, Jay Eaton. as the fin. door king
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
sTAGELAND STORIES.

Edith Martinot has become the wife of her manager, William De Shelley. She was leading woman of the farce A Bull Tn a China shop. The wed- ding took place recently in Litchfeld, Minn.
 Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Win Hlei continues his record breaking tour
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

Marching Home is a spectacular mili- tary opera" Tn the days written of in the book of this spectacular military opera" this might have been considered agrand spectacle, but what our progen- itors were fed on was theatrical pap as compared with the heavy diet which we now digest Without an effort. tru- ly respect age but cannot bring myself to look with awe on sewing machines, telegraph, telephone or gas WhenI have become hardened to such advanced con- veniences as are now at command of the people of this great. century. Can I. then. be expected to enthuse over the I illuminated tableaux of When Johnny Comes Marching Home or over the very anina ted hrefiies and rippling Wa ter when today in many big produc- tions nature is almost ashamed to see how closely she is initiated?
 The producers of this new little "S M. O. are offering to an overfed public some of the pap of our ancestors. The good natured New York public swal- lows little and smiles, but it very soon gets enough. The Whitney Opera com pany as seen in When Johnny Comes Marching Home" is a fair sample of light opera people, and the music by Julian Edwards is tuneful and swingy There was another being responsible for Johnny" It was Stanislaus Stange, and was astonished to find that the author of Dolly Warden" has fallen so far short in this latest effort. There is no story. I cannot relate it if there is one. nor do I believe any one but MT. Stange could do so coherently.
 An EphemernI Work.
 Some very pretty women, one or two $,.F
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
J.E, PETERS STARTING.

Starting is an art which all sprinters spend hours in endeavoring to perfect. It is extremely difficult to "get away with the pistol" and many race is lost sim ply because man was caught mapping
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Johnson's New Role.

Many interesting developments have occurred in the baseball situation of late, and through all has loomed up in a new atmosphere the figure of the American leagues president, Ban John son. Instead of the leader of forlorn hope of a band of badly organized ball pIayers or a second rate league without standing, we find Johnson playing the role of national dictator in the national game, with the National league taking second place in the running. The sup- posed iron front put up by John T. Brush and his associates has been found to be sheet tin covered with brown paint, and we are presented with the astonishing picture of the National magnates actually pleading with the American president for peace.
 And now that Johnson appears to have brought the Nationals to their knees, let him go slowly. A false move now, and his present advantage will be irrevocably lost. The National leaders
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
NEW GERMAN OPERA.

Der Arme Heinriche," by Herr Hauptmann, is finished in Berlin. It's first performance will take place this season, but no date has been selected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

E V OW much we sometimes can learn A from the programme of thea ter! If I go to a performance
 and am at sea as to what l am
 witnessing, J turn to the pro- gramme and, even though I may doubt my eyes, am sure to be safe if l take on faith what see there printed. This trouble assails me now, and in self de- fense assert that, according to the programme, When Johnny Comes
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
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 0 Ik And Nese,S

are not babes in arms. They are watching every move in the game and will take advantage of the first opening. The baseball purveyors of the Brush persuasion are never more dangerous than when they appear to be in peace full frame of mind, and unless Ban peels his weather eye it is probable that a sudden squall will send him over on his beam ends.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Britisher Hunting Yankee sea1p..

A venturesome lad is Andrew Tokell who has strayed to these shores in quest of bantamweight scalps to hang at his belt. Tokell is the bantamweight champion of England, and, having had a dream that the pugilistic fruit tree on this side of the big ditch was bend ing to the ground beneath the load of juicy, ripe plums, he straightway pro- vided himself with an extra shirt and a clean collar and waved fond farewell to his fearful friends on the Liverpool docks.
 Tokell is after the scalp of Harry Forbes, the American bantamweight champion. Forbes is very willing to meet the Britisher, and a match has al- ready been arranged. It will take place shortly in San Francisco.
 Pugilistic followers are interested in TolSell, for he is said by competent judges to be the best man in his class ever sent here from abroad. He has de- feated all corners on the other side, and as there is no other good man left for him to meet in his own class he was forced to come here or else play mar bles for living. He is likely looking chap, weighing 112 pounds, although appearing much heavier. He is twenty four years old, broad shouldered, being built somewhat along the line of Young Corbett and is confident of defeating the best men of his own weight in America.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
Queries For Baseball Students.
chedue of the National League For the Season of 1905

Who is the man who is now saying, T told you so?'' Ban Johnson.
 Who is the man who can't sleep at night because he's so happy? Ban Johnson.
 Who is the man who thinks he holds five aces in the merry, merry baseball game now being played between the two major leagues? Ban Johnson.
 Who is the man who would rather be scrappingl than be president? Ban Johnson. --sN
 Who is the man who has dreams Of becoming the Napoleon of American baseball? Ban Johnson.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

An EphemeraI Work. Some very pretty women, one or two fair voices. mary. strong and well rem
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07
LORD DERBY
 qs RiJaI of C R N s C N " s

ORD DERBY is to go after the
 worlds trotting record next sea-
 son. The great campaigner with s~ a mark of 2:05s4, owned by E. D.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-07

April 15, 16, IS, 19. July 26, 27, 2S, 29. Sept. 3, 4, 5.
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May 21, 22, 23, 25. June 30, July l, 2. Aug. 15, IT, IS, 19.
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May 26, 27. 2S.
 June IS, 19, 20, 22. Aug. Il, F, 13, IA.
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May 26, 27, 28.
 June IS, 19, 20, 22. Aug. 20, 21, 22 (2).
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In St. Louis.

April 27, 2S, 29, 30. July 30, 31. Aug. l, 2; 30, 31. Sept. 1.
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April 21, g, 23, 25. July 30, 31, Aug. 1. Aug. 2, 29, 30, 31.
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April 27, 2S, 29, 30. July g, "A, p. Aug. 3, 4. Sept. p, 23.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-05
SIDE LIGHTS.

U. c Guss: THE building Of he
Santa Fe line from Newgirk to
Pauls Valley means a big busines for
that road think the contractors
are to finish the work wishin the next
sixty days and trains win be RAINING
on a scheduled time by March / The
new towns along the line win be ane
busine locations Among the aew
towns TO open up as soon as the
Santa Fe begins TO run trains is
Wanette, in the southern part of
Potawatomie county | think this
win be one Of the be.t little towns
in that county"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-05
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-05

The interior department has lecic'
cd lest case which Involves 100 9th -
ers The decision affirms that the
Dawes commission which held thas
while Jordan had taken an allotment
in the Cherokee strip in 1893, he bad
paid. for It in cash. and therefore vac
not alienated from the benefits OF tlr
nation and is entitled 10 enrolime1t