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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
THE PUGlLlSTS.
Joe Choyinski Thinks Corbett
 Will Beat McGovern.

Jack OBrien Going Higher in the Pu-
 gilistic Arena-Tommy FeItz and
 Chester Goodwin Went a Draw at
 Fall River.
 Joe Choyinski is of the opinion that the bout between Young Corbett and McGovern will last three or four rounds, and he thinks Corbett will finish Terry in that time
 Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia went a peg higher in his march for the mid dleweight title by defeating Billy Payne at Philadelphia before the Broadway A. 0. on Thursday night. O'Brien and Payne were to have met for six rounds at catchweights, but Payne's showing was so poor that in the second round the referee interfered and put stop to further proceedings.
 What proved to be one of the best limited round bouts seen in New Eng land in some time was decided before the Fall River Athletic association, Fall River Mass, on Thursday night. The contestants were Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn and Chester Goodwin of Chelsea, and they met for ten rounds. The result was a draw. Feltz did the bulk of the work in the opening rounds, but Goodwin evened things up later on. Stanton Abbott, the former English lightweight champion was ref cree.
 Joe Walcott yesterday clinched his proposed match with Billy Woods and the two are to meet for twenty rounds before the Century A. O., Los Angeles, on April ?. Woods, who is colored, is regarded as the best we1terWeight in the west. Tn fact he has the reputa- ton of being harder hitter than Wal colt and is built on similar lines to the welterweight champion. Walcott will leave for the Pacific coast next week and will finish his training at Los An geles. The California sports are go- ing to wager a lot of money on Woods, who has never been whipped. The mill is for the welterweight title.
 Eddy Santry of Chicago, regarded a few. years ago as a formidable rival to Terry McGoyern, signalized his return to the ring after long absence by fighting a draw with Adam Ryan of Philadelphia on Monday night. The mill was decided before the Indian apolis A. C., Indianapolis, and lasted ten rounds. Santry injured his right hand in the third round and could barely defend himself during the rest of the combat. Tn this round Santry led hard fight for Ryan's head, when the Philadelphia pugilist ducked and the blow landed squarely on the head. 1t was delivered so strongly that it dislocated bone in Santry's hand, making the member useless after that The result, a draw, seemed to be a good decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Assaulted by a Negro.

SPRING CITY, Tenn, March 21.-A. D. Paul, one of the most prominent cit izens of this place and president of local bank, was assaulted at night by Dock Darwin, a negro, whom he had discharged from his service. The negro used a hatchet or other instrument, and MT. Paups skull was fractured in addition to other injuries. Late reports say he is in precarious condition. Darwin fled after committing the as- sault, and a posse with bloodhounds gave chase, capturing him after a long run through the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
-.-..yE~ >.- CANAL BILL SAFE.
Governor OdeII Confident Regarding
 Waterway Improvement.


 ALBANY, N. Y., March 21.-Govern- or Odell says that the friends of the canal need have no fear that the canal improvement bill will not pass. Refer ring to the threat of the canal men to defeat the tax bills if the canal bill should be threatened, he said:
 q do not think there is any real fear of the defeat of the canal bill. It will receive fair treatment in the legisla- ture. Some members are opposed to 1t, but they will vote for it because the Republican party is committed to it. They can explain the situation to their constituents"
 Governor Odell announced Thursday than on account of the publicity given the fact that he had engaged detectives to watch his movements he had dis pensed with their services. Neverthe- less the two detectives are on guard about the executive chamber as usual They will be on duty until the legisla- ture adjourns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
SPORTING NEWS OF THE WORLD
WITH THE POLO PLAYERS.
A Kick Against Walter Tibbitts Play
 ing in the West.

A Kick Against Walter Tibbitts Play
 ing in the West. ...
 Richmond is the leader in the kick against Lowell in the west.
 Elwood won a remarkable game last week. On Friday, the 18th of the month, they captured their thirteenth straight victory.
 Polo is about as uncertain as base ball, especially in the Western league, where a man is a king one day and a lobster the next.
 It is to be hoped that Joseph P. Fox will receive better treatment from the people in the west than he got his friends.-Lowell Mail.
 The cry has already gone up in the west that Walter Tibbitts cannot play It is not likely, however, that Racine will insist upon the punishment of the former Lowell heavyweight.
 Manager Norton of Anderson, one of the bitterest opponents of the change in the Muncie team, is president of the Western league and he accuses Dave Durbin, the Elwood manager, and sec retary of the league, with double deal ing.
 There is no reason to believe that Joe l Fox will be located in Marion, Ind, next year. There's a boy who can make good anywhere, even i'll those places where such characters as the prodigiously enlightened Worcester l Spy man mopes about.
 The old Muncie team has been re- leased with the exception of Higgins. Cusick goes probably to Indianapolis. ! 1t is stated that thought Tibbitts has been restrained from playing with the Muncie team he will nevertheless be on the floor and in the game. l One of the objections to Lowell'S g admission to the Western league was the presence of Tibbitt's at goal, he having jumped from Racine early in l the season. But the Lowell players refused to go without Tib, so the westerners had to include him in the bargain.
 The likelihood of series of games in eastern cities between the Muncie team alias the champion Lowells and the Eiwood aggregation, is now strong CT than ever. Joe Fox has had the idea of a post-season series between 1 tue edSleTH aHu WesteEu CHdLnploAS III mind for some time.
 Joe Fox has gone west with his polo team, but he leaves behind as a vale dictory a communication written by Secretary Dave Durbin of the Western I polo league exonerating Fox of the charges to the effect that the tried work injury to the Eastern league by l trying to transfer his team to the west. Daily has played in poor form since he went west. ''I guess have just | grown stale," he said the other day. T have tried as hard as I ever did Still do not think ought to have all the blame for the poor showing the team has made. I am not out of the game by any means. expect to be in my old form again in short time'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
OFF WITH THE FAT.
New Britain Heavyweights Are in
 Training Under John Willis.

New Britain Heavyweights Are in
 Training Under John Willis.
 The dangers underlying the posses sion of too great a supply of adipose tissue have come home to the fat men of New Britain, says the Herald of that city, and the husky, the cornfed and the hot house Upper have taken them selves to the adoption of vigorous measures to get back to the original lines of nature before their perversion by embonpoint.
 John F. Willis, who has acquired fame as a promoter of sparring match es, has fitted up a gymnasium in Rail- road arcade. He has secured a large room in the big railroad building, we'll adapted for the purposes to which it is put. The continual puffing and snorting of the switch engines deafens any sound of mirth that may come from above and the steady drip of the liquid into which the animal fat of the new recruit is converted by pailsful is not observed.
 Prof Willis has equipped his gymna- sium with shower baths and all the paraphernalia that his mentor, Prof Mike" Donovan. says is necessary that is, hard polished floor and a lounging table. MT Willis class num- bers ten. Perhaps it would be more 1 impressive to omit the numeraI and pass on to the gross weight. which is 5000 pounds. Tn turn, it would be more accurate to say, the combined weight of the class was 5000 pounds, rather than is, for the class has been orpanized over a week. - The heavvweightS of New Britain meet in Prof Willis gymna sium each afternoon at 4 o'clock and are put through their naces. Like Swaboda and Alexis and Sharkey, Prof Willis has a system. No mechanical appli- ances are allowed. He relies upon the unsupported action of arms and legs and the manipula tion of the lungs to bring about results The pace was easy at first, but now the heavy weights are limbered up and they don't ask for any special consideration.
 "The first two days" said Prof Will lis to the reporter. who happened to be in in time to admire a, beautiful and costly array of rotundity arranged in an enticing line. 'the first few days I kept a boy at work with a mop drying off the floor. You would be surprised at the amount of kerosene and other liduids that will be set in motion by a little hard exercise. Ncw my men are as hard as nails. eh, Mike?' ard he gave one of the most symmetrical stomachs playful punch.
 1 The class is a great success. The heavyweights are enthused at the Lob ;Y, 1,oi,, ,N of Prof Willis instruction has caused. 'Why, never knew what it was to be awake during the forenoon" said one of the professors most stalwart pupils, ''but since I have been up against this game I am down town with the lark. ''
 And I've put on four inches around the chest and lost eight around the stomach" said another.
 With such glowing reports as these, l the prospect is that New Britain, so I long fertile field for Putnam Pbalanx Irecruits. will be barren and Prof Will His will be responsible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Tannery Firms Fail.

BUFFALO, March 21.-C. Moensch & Sons company and Moensch, Fisher & Gaensslen of Gowanda, two of the big gest tannery concerns in this part of the country, are insolvent. Application for the appointment of receiver for both companies has been made to Jus tice White. Both corporations have large plants at .Cattaraugus, Gowanda and Salamanca and at Alpena, Mich. Warehouses of these concerns are To- cated at Chicago, Boston and other cities. The liabilities are over $LOOO,. 00O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
SUNDAY TRAINS.
NAUGATuCK DIVISION.

Trains leave Bank street station for New York Bridgeport, New Haven and other places at 6:35, 7:55, 11:13 a. m.; TAO, 3:05, 4:40, 6:15 and 500 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New, York Bridgeport, New Ha- ven and way stations at TIA, S:23, 9:O5, 1O:55 a. m.; 1:24, $40, 6:3O, GAS D. m.; 12:39 a. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Winsted and way stations at 8:23, 1O:55 a. m.; $40, 5:2O, GAS and S:4S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at 6 :35. 7:55, 11:13 a. m.; 3:O5, 5:46, 6:15 p. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertowr and way stations at 6:45, BPS. 11:17 a. m.; 1 80, 3:45, 500, 6:12, 6:53, 8:53 and 20 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at GAO, 7:45, 10:42 a. m.; loo, 2:56, 80, 5:51, 6:45. 7:45. 11:16 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport and New Haven at 7:O5 a. m.; 5:1O and 500 p. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport and New Haven at 9:4S a. m.; 7:52 D. m.
 Leave Bank street station for Water town and way stations at 9:53 a. m. and sos D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at 6:53 a. m. and 4:5S D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
YANKEE TEAM ANNOUNCED.
Pillsbury and Marshall to Take Part in
 Match With Great Britain.

The names of the players who will represent the United States in the eighth annual cable chess match be- tween Great Britain and the United States were announced yesterday by the tournament committee of the Brooklyn Chess club, as follows: Harry N. Pillsbury, F. J. Marshall, H. c. Voigt, o. J. Newman, Edward Hymes. John F. Barry, A. B. Hodges, Eugen Delmar, Harmann Helms and c. $. Howell.
 The games will be played on April 3 and 4, the American team, as in past years, occupying the stage. of the As sembly rooms of the Academy of Mu- sic, Brooklyn. Pillsbury and Marshall have been at Monte Carlo playing in the international tournament and will reach London in time to play their games over the boards. The other eight games will be played by cable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
GALLAGHER DEFEATS SUTTON.

Handless Billiard Wonder Loses Series
 by Score of 1,5O0 to 1,1O2.
 Tn the final billiard match of the series in the Montauk academy, Brooklyn, last night, Thomas Galla- gher again won from the handless won der. George Sutton, by a score of 300 to 241. Gallagher played 1,50O to Slut tons 1,200, and took the series by 1,50O to 1.102.
 Both Men were in fine stroke. Gall lagher got the lead, but Sutton by steady cue work overhauled him, only to fall back again. Their averages were the highest of the series. Gal lagher making 21-31 and Sutton fol lowing closely with 9 7-29.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
ON THE MAT.
Max Luttbeg Had a Hard Time
 Throwing Harry Modell.

George Fisher, the We'll Known In-
 structor in Wrestling, Defeated Tom
 Mathews Last Night-Other Bouts
 stubbornly Fought Last Night.
 A match for blood took place last night at Miners Bowery theater be- tween Max Luttbeg of St Louis and Harry Modell, young member of the Hebrew institute. The pair were to have wrestled for fifteen minutes at catch-as-catch-can style, and while the affair was in progress there was more excitement than there has been at contests of this kind in months Fifteen minutes were lost before the two could come to terms. Johnny Dunn acted as referee. Luttbeg did not take any chances and went after Modell in a hurry 1t was six minutes before he. could get Model1 down, and when he did it was off the mat. Luttbeg had half Nelson on his opponent, but it required three minutes before he could secure clean fall. While in this position Modell showed surprising strength and arose dazed when it was all over. The time was minutes. Young Rober and Young Albert went on in the preliminary bout for the newsboy's championship. The time was 5 minutes 30 seconds, Roeber be- | ing the winner.
 George Fisher, instructor in wrest- l ling of the New Polo A. G., establish ed his right to be classified as one of the best middleweights at catch-as- catch-can style by defeating Tom Matthews, of the Mott Haven A. e., l in the gymnasium of the former club, 129th street and Park avenue, last night Fisher, who is pupil of George Bothner, met Matthews in a finish contest, best two out of three falls. Sparrow" Robertson was ref cree, and good sized crowd was pres ent. Fisher took two straight falls, the first in minutes and seven sec onds with half Nelson. and the next in minutes with crotch hold. There were two preliminary bouts. The first was between John Tompkins, the ''Tattooed Man, and Young Jeffries of Brooklyn. Tompkins won, secur- ing two falls. John Hanson and Jack Ziegler followed. They had it out for an hour. The result was a draw. Al ter Fishers match with Matthews he issued challenge to wrestle the ssCu- ban Wonder'' best two in three falls. for side bet and purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
schooner Wrecked.

CHATHAM, Mass, March 21.-The schooner Sarah Potter, laden with coal from her home port, New York, for the navy yard at Boston, became a total wreck on Handkerchief shoal after stranding there during a fog. The crew abandoned the vessel as soon as the water got beyond control of the pumps and in their own boats landed at Harwich port. Captain Hatfield says that he lost his bearings in the fog
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Foster and Dickinson Guilty.

BOSTON, March 21.-The federal ju- ry in the case of Cashier George M. Foster and Deposftor John w. Dickin- son, who were charged in fifteen counts with misappropriating the funds of the South Danvers National bank of Pea body to the amount of $15O,OOO, after nearly thirtytwo hours of deliberation returned verdict of guilty on three counts, not guilty on seven counts and disagreement upon the other five. Both defendants were in court when the jury announced its verdict, and MT. Dickinson was much affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S .m.; 12:3S, 3:3O, 8:07 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05, 11:4O a. m.; l :45, 6:20 and TBS D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York, Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS a: m. and 1:5O and 6:24 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a. m.; 12.34 and SO4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at 8:3O. 1O:O5 a. m; 200, 5:O5 and TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50, 11:3O a. m.; 4:5O, 6:50 and $50 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Man Dead of G1anders.

NEW YORK, March q. Coroner's Physician Weston declares that the death of Benjamin Hilson from glan- ders is the first case he has ever met with in which that disease caused the death of human being. Hilson, who was fifty-two years old, became i'll four weeks ago and was removed to the Metropolitan hospital, where he died. The body was removed to the morgue, and Dr. Weston, in the presence of about twenty physicians and surgeons from Cornell and Bellevue Medical col leges, performed the autopsy. Hilson contracted the disease, it was found, by attending to horse which was sick with glanders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
NOSE LOST THE JOB.
simply Because He Didn't Know That FeIo de Sc Was the Latin
 Term for Suicide.

Nose Jackson (colored), of Old River, Ark, is highly indignant be- cause he was refused an appointment as justice of the peace the other day and q white man selected in his place.
 All the trouble was due to Noses ignorance of Latin. The man who got the place was equally ignorant, but he didn't display his lack of learning.
 When the circuit judge of the coun- ty called at Old River to hold the ex-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Reception to senator o. HI. platt.

Reception to Senator O.. HI. Platt.
 HARTFORD, Conn.,, March 21.-The reception to Senator Orville H. Platt and Mrs. Platt at the state capitol last evening was the finest affair of the kind that has ever been witnessed in Connecticut. The capitol was elab- orately, decorated with patriotic de- signs in the corridors, and the supreme court room, in which the reception was given, was decorated entirely with floral designs, illuminated with electric lights, the general scheme being to make it tropical scene. Three bands furnished music in different parts of the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Jockey Foley Injured.

NEW ORLEANS, March 21.-Safe- guard and Henry of Franstamar were the winning favorites yesterday. Fo- ley, who rode Radiant Heat in the sec ond race, was seriously hurt when the horse fell. Foley was thrown heavily, and the horse rolled on top of him. When tke attendants pulled him out, it was found that he had broken his col lar bone and sustained severe internal injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

animation Nose and Harding were the only two who applied, for the of flee. The judge sized both of them up and then decided to have little fun. Nose was the first one ques- tioned.
 q want to ask you, MT. Jackson" :" began the judge, what you would do if you were justice of the peace and a case of felo de SC were brought be- fore you?"
 Muse didn't recognize the Latin term for suicide, and he scratched his head and pondered long and earnestly. He was bound he wouldn't give himself away, at any rate. So, after duly con- sidering the proposition from all sides, he said:
 "Well, jedge, it's my opinion that I'd make tn defendant pay alimony." The judge immediately dismissed Nose and put the same question to the white man.
 'If such a case was brought before me-" said the white man, "Fd order a change of venue for lack of jurisdic- tion." And that's why he got the ap- pointment.
 AS sne Understood It.
 She-George Washington must have had remarkable memory.
 He-Why do you think that?
 She-I have seen so many monu- ments erected to it.-Chicago Jour- nal. t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Cornell Won Fencing Bout.

ITHACA, N. T., March 21-The fenc- ing meet here between Pennsylvania and Cornell was won by Cornell with a score of 6 to 8. All bouts were close ly contested, but Cornell won the first five, which insured her the meet. Penn sylvania then captured two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Jury Exonerates Marahars.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 21.- The grand jury report on the miners riot exonerates the United States depu- ty marshals. The report criticises the newspapers, It is a lengthy document.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
secretary Hay Tn washiorton.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Secreta- ry Hay has returned to Washington after fortnight's stay at Thomasville, Ga. He comes hack greatly benefited in health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Hot March Weather.

SARATOGA, N. Y., March 21.-Yes- terday's weather was a March record breaker for this section. The mercury reached 90 degrees in the sun and av- eraged TO in the shade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
MERIDEN BRANCH.

Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at 9:O5 a. m. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin stret station from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m. and 3:58 D. m.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at TOO, 8:43, 10 a. m.; 1:50, 4:04 p. m. Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:33 a. m.; :05, 3:2O, 600, 7:45 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:5O a. m.; 5:50 D. m.
 Arrive at Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at $50 a. m.; $50 D. m.