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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
HANDBALL EXPERT.
Michael Egan and How He Became
 Cha amTion.

Champion.
 The Irish race is well to the fore in all kinds of athletics, but in none is it so pre-enninent as in handball. Tn fact. 1t is a sort of national pastime over in the greenest of isles. There never has been a champion at this game other than an 1rishman, and the present holder of that title, Michael Eagan, who was born in Galway twenty five years ago, is now resident of Jersey City. Strange as it may seem, Eagan never took much interest in the game until he became resident of this country, and is in a measure native taught player. He first came into prominence by winning the amateur championship in 1897, and he held it for three years, when he graduated into the professional ranks by defeat ing Jerry McMahon of Brooklyn. His reputation soon became noised About, and since. that time he has met all the aspirants for the title Of champion and beat them easily. Eagan is a wonderfully we'll developed specimen of manhood. He is 1.-the, nimble, al- ways in good condition, never seeming to tire, no matter how often he is called upon to play in his court in Jer% sey City. He is also wrestler of no mean ability, and when taking part in his favorite pastime he is the embodi- ment of all that is graceful and ath- letic. It is a treat to see him cover ground, and his back-handed plays have always been marvel. His last match of international importance was with Timothy Twohill. Twohil1 was the recognized champion of the "ould sod'' and came over here to wrest the title of champion of the world from Eagan. The Irish expert did not win a single game on this side, and when Eagan visited Ireland to finish the match the result was the same. He afterward toured Ireland, meeting all the local celebrities and was never beaten. Tn fact, they would not play him for money, so all were exhibition games
 Phil Casey's last single-handed match was with Jim Fitzgerald, who had beaten John Law1or, at that time holder of the championship of Ireland and he beat him in three straight games. At the conclusion of the match Casey resigned the title. after holding it for twenty-nine years. There was a scramble for the position and many SdlueS were pldyeu IdSdH 1dlu ElaiAi to the title when Carney forfeited. Since that time he has met and defeat ed every man that went into the court with him. If there is a man in the world that can make 1t interesting for Eagan it is Jim Fitzgerald who is now in California Once the holder of the title, Fitzgerald is still in prime condi- ton, and it is not unlikely that match will be arranged between these two players during the coming winter. If it is played it will be for the world $ cha ampionship. So good is Eagan that he seldom plays single handed Usu- ally his opponents are two Of the best of local pla yers Even with these odds HE more than holds his oYrn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
S9-93 BANK STREET SO-S2 South Main St
An Autumn L.ament.

An Autumn Lament. I lay 1t away on the topmost shelf And cover itsup with care. While I think of the affable bunko man Who told me how well it would wear. Twill last a lifetime sir," he said. sTt never will go out of style. You'll have all the Wi1lies and Johnnies
 in town
 Skinned about half Of mile. .'It I'll never get dirty nor bend out oi You'll look like a rnillionaire's son. They'll think you're planter from Pan
 anna, sure;
 You'll have 'em all on the dead run.' So I put up my money and took it away; I've worn 1t the long summer through; It looks like the last rose of summer to-
 day;
 The sight of it makes me quite blue. I've seen them marked down to dollar And given away with each suit: They're made in a sweatshop and sold by
 the ton:
 The small ones are thrown in to boot. You can't tell what they'll bo wearins
 next year.
 Aluminium, hay. or spun grass But it's dead cinch that the panama
 hat
 will be down in the ..also ran'' class. So I lay it away on the topmost shelf. And cover it up with care While think Of the affable bunko man Who told me how long it would wear. Twill last you a lifetime, sir, he said. And, really, can believe that, For I never. no never. shall wear it My twelve dollar panama hat. Winfield Hogaboom. in Sunset Magazine For October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
BALL PLAYER LAGRANGE.
Testimonial Proposed for the Boston
 First Basenaan.

EnSI bdS0mdn.
 Why not give George Lachanee a good reception when he returns home after his brilliant season with the champion Boston American league team? This was the question but to the sporting editor of the Democrat last night. It is a good suggestion and the reception committee should he formed at once and give this Wa terbury player one of the biggest sur prises he has ever received. His re- cord this season has been a remark able one and it has been made under adverse circumstances. He never was a favorite with several of the Boston sporting writers, who have taken every occasion to knock him. Lachance still stuck, however, and to- day he has made several of those writers take to the woods. They were forced to acknowledge his worth Tn the series just ending he has played a strong factor in the winning of games Jimmy Collins knew what was in La chance and despite the appeals of several writers he retained him and he, too, has proven that he knows q good man when he sees one La chance is Waterbury boy and the people of this city should feel proud of him and his record. By all means let hin, be given a reception that will show him what the people of his na- tive city think of him and iet that re. ception be a corker right from the shot ot the gun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
DO GoOD--1T PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that Good deeds are better than real estate .deeds-Some of the latter are worth less. Act kindly and gently, show sympathy and lend helping hand You cannot possibly lose by it.n Moa men appreciate a kin dwor6 ana en couragement more than substantial help. There are persons in this. com munity who might truthfully say, My good friend, cheer up. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid you of your cold, and there is no danger whatever from pneumonia when you use that medicine It al ways cures. I know it, for it has help ed me out many a time." Sold by all druggists. .,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

club, owned b y Barney Dreyfus, has again been re- turned the winner. The fight for sec ond place was not decided until all
 most the close of the season, when t h e New York team nosed the Chicagos out of the honor. The race this year has
 hoou a po,Ich pnora
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13


 throughout the two states. Both fam lilies have furnished members of the best hines from their respective towns. and the names of Lennon and White are we'll known in athletic circles. John Lennon went to Joliet over 50 years ago and settled there in the mar ble cutting business. He married, and to him was born IS children, 15 Of whom are still living. MT. Lennon was , A remarkably strong man and well known athlete as young man. His sons inherited his strong physique and love for athletics, and from boyhood they have been leaders among Joliet young men in the athletic line No particular effort to develop their aSh- letic tendencies was made They took to baseball and other sports of an ac- tive kind as readily as ducks to water. As soon as the oldest boy had reached his teens he was drafted into a well known Joliet nine When the Joliet Standards were organized not less than four Lemons were asked to be- come members of it, while others were on the substitute list. Of the II Lem non boys ten are still living, and last year the Lennon baseball nine was formed, consisting of all but one of the sons, and he is on the reserve list. The names of the Lennon nine as they, lined up Wednesday were as follows: Maurice, D.; Al, C.; Ray, h.: Edward. 2b.; Arthur. 3b.; Thomas, ss.; Peter, f.; George, cf.; Daniel, If. The Len non boys are all in business in Joliet. One is physician, one employed in the steel mills, one is in the wholesale grocery business, one in the clothing business, one connected with a bank, one in the meat business, and one fol- lowed his father in the marble busi- ness.
 league has been fired and the Pfttsburg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

.
 interesting one than for several sea- sons, as the teams were stronger and made the race interesting to the spec tators New York. Chicago and Cincin- natl have had teams that have kept well up toward the front all season, and the Giants and Cubs have each been in the first positions during the summer. Brooklyn, Boston, Philadel- phia and St Louis were not stronger than they were last year and finished the season in the order named.
 Batting records for the season indi~ cate that Hans Wagner. the mighty slugger of the Pittsburg team, gets all the honors in sight in the National league. Hans swatted them out for 8 percentage of .350, and. though Bill Kennedy, also of Pittsburg, is a few pegs above him in the figures, there is no comparison between their work, for Hans played 129 games, and Kennedy but IS, and some of those only por- tions of games. Fred Clarke, likewise of Pittsburg, ranks next to Wagner. Pittsburg leads in team batting and in long distance hitting, while the Reds flnished second and Chicago third. The chief base runner of the year was Frank Chance, of the Chicago club. Warner leads the catchers in fielding, and Kennedy the pitchers. McGann tops the first basemen, while Ritchey gets the honors among the all-season second basemen. Greminger leads at third, Dahlen at short, and Dunleavy in the field, the real honors on all-sea- son play in the outer gardens going to Jones, of Chicago. New York leads in team fielding. St. Louis, though last in the field work, executed more double plays than any other team.
 Charlie Farrell, the bulky old catcher of the Bostons, is the nominal batting leader of the American league for the season of 1903. As he only played Is games, however, the real honors go to Napoleon Lajoie, who hit them hard and often and netted percentage of .344 on the season. Harry Bay stole the most bases, while Dougherty made more hits and runs than any other player Detroit leads in team batting. Boston second. Kittridge leads the catchers in fielding. Howell and Lee lead the pitchers with uninjured rec- ords. Anderson leads the first base men and Long the second-sackers. Lave Cross excels at third, Moran at short, and Jones in the gardens. Bos- ton leads in team fielding.
 One round with Bob Fitzsimmons was enough for Con Coughlin, the Irish giant" who faced the ex-cham- pion in one of the "no-decision" six round affairs in Philadelphia recently. Three knockdowns took all the fight out of the big fellow, and at the con- clusion of the round up went the sponge. A light left to the jaw at the start of the round was the only time Coughlin put glove on the veteran.
 HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH.
 It is said of John Wesley that he once said to Mistress : Wesley: Why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again ?? John Wesley: Because once telling is not enough" ," It is for this same reason that you are told again and again that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that it counteracts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneu- naonia, ans that it is pleasant and safo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
THE DIAMOND.
President PuIliam Speaks Of the Ma
 tfonal Leagues Earnings.

President PuIliam Speaks of the Ma
 tfonal Leagues Earnings.
 In an interview yesterday morning President Harry c. Pulliam of the National league said that the leagues business this year had been the best by about 25 per cent in the history of the league since the twelve-club was disbanded. Five cIubs," said MT Pulliam, made money this season. Philadelphia was in a fair way to come out at the strong end, until the accident on their grounds, in which q r1umber of people were killed, which gave National league baseball black eye for the time being in that city. New York led the league in receipts, with, record far ahead of anything ever known. in that city. The attend anne figures were the largest ever made in baseball in New York, and, with 50 cents, the popular price of ad- mission, the profit to the management was simply enormous. Pittsburg came second and made more money this year than in 1902 Chicago stood third. The successful season makes it possible for the league to decrease greatly the debt incurred several years ago, when Baltimore, Washington, Louisville and Cleveland were dropped from the circuit in order to provide an eight4club league
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
RAN A TEN-PENNY NAIL
 THROUGH HIS HAND.

While opening box, J. c. Mount, of Three Mile Bay, N. Y. ran ten-penny nail through the feshy part of his hand 'I thought at once Of all the pain and soreness this would clause me- he says, s'and immediately ap- piled Chanaberlain's Pain Balm and oc- casionally afterwards. To my sur- prise it removed all pain and soreness and the injured naats were soon healed F'0r sal la ists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
At Chicago.

At Chicago.
 Chicago, Oct 13.-The Chicago Ma tionals ran bases poorly yesterday and were unable to hit Owen and lost their fifth game of the series to the rival Americans, who hit Taylor freely. The score by innings: RIFE Nationals 70 1 0 o o o 0 o 12 4 3 Americans 0 o o 2 Il 0 o 1 *4 10 2
 Batteries-Taylor and Kling; Owen and Sullivan.
 At Trenton.
 Trenton, N J., Oct 13.--The New the local Y.sM. c. A. team here yes terday in well played game. The score by innings: R.H.E. New York 70 I 0 0 co o 3 o-4 10 1 N. M. c. A. o%o ? 0 0 0 o 0 o-2 2
 Batterit its-Ma thewson, Cronin and Warner; Egner and McCune.
 Messenger of Detroit objects to a transfer to Buffalo.
 Honus Wagner has four-year con tract with Pittsburg.
 Barney Dreyfuss's wedding present to SebriIlg was a check for $500.
 According to Willie Koelsch, Lefty Davis has been 8 disappointment to New York this season.
 National league people expect to re- gain lost prestige in Philadelphia next season with Hugh Duffy as manager. Hugh will receive $5,0OO.
 ''Dro White, the fine pitcher of the Chicago Americans. was married to Miss Iva J. Martin of Washington at the lose of the season. <
 New Orleans lost heavily on the season. Nashville was the biggest winner, $1O,000. Charles Frank will take hold of New Orleans next sea son.
 The eastern clubs of the American league won 166 games to 149. Of the eastern club Boston won 50, lost 39: Athletics, 43-34; New York, 41-36; Washington, 30-5o. Of the western, Cleveland 4s733; Detroit, 39-3s; Chi cago, 31-47: St Louis, BIAS.
 Pittsburg is after a frst-class utility man. Kruger was put to the bad by a severe injury received by a wildly pitched ball by Reidy. He was obliged to go to his home. President Dreyfuss says he win keep him on the salary list even if he cannot play next season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Strictly Cash

and as all our goods are of our own production and consequently direct from producer to consumer we are en- abled to save you from B per cent to 50 per cent on all ready to wear or made to order clothing for men and youths, regardless of size. An inspec- tion of our goods and prices is re- spectfully solicited by the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Astaritn won at Brfghton.

NEW YORK, Oct 13.--The Ripple handicap, the feature of the opening day of the Brighton Beach Racing as sociation, was won in hard fought finish by the favorite, Astarita, with Rostand second and Young Henry third. Astarita jumped away in front and, making all the pace, won by a length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

VA V' " '" A1SS, O4
 Hammond, Tn d., on the diamond and defeated them by a score of 1s to one for the family championship o f the United States. '' The prowess of the members of the two families had been a matter of dispute for two years among base h a IT aufh,Iajas sta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Dan McKenna Won by a Nose.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13.--Dan McKenna won the feature at the fair grounds ond choice, was nose behind McKeu- ra. The latter led the entire distance, lasting just long enough to stall off M. Beaucaire's rush.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
BOWLING.

The Lobsters defeated the Co1umbias at the Y. NJ. c. A. bowling alleys last night The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
SPORTS AND AT THLETICS s
BASEBALL GOSSIP

The nine sons of John Lennon, of
 Joliet, H., recently met the nine sons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
sTUrTE $ ARTHUR ENTRY WON.

sTUTTE & ARTHUR ENTRY WON.
 CHICAGO, Oct 13.-Sidney c. Love, coupled with Huzzah, as the Stutte 6 Arthur entry won the fourth race at Worth, a handicap, and equaled the track record of 1:43 3-5. Major Tenny, the favorite, was second and Nitrate third. Sidney c. Love set the pace and finished in the lead by two lengths with plenty in reserve. In the first race Tokalon equaled the track record. The third race, at mile and six teenth, was won in a romp by Our Bes- sic. She covered the distance in 1:40 lat, which equals the track record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

It is very pikely that Manaker Duffy will retain Charley Trimmer to catch saaxt season n Rhilaae elphaas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

Memphis, Tenn, Oct 13.-Announce- ment is made here that all efforts to bring Prince Alert and Dan Patch to- gether this year are abandoned by the refusal of the owners of the cham pfons to compete here for the $20,oOO purse offered by the local trotting as- sociation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
WITH THE HORSES.
Grey Gem and His Driver Suspended
 for a Year.

for a Year.
 Lexington, Ky, Oct 13.--Grey Gem and his driver, W. B. Mcdonald, were suspended yesterday by the judges for one year. The suspension came after Grey Gem won the fifth heat of the 2:18 trot with Scott Hudson in the sulky Grey Gem had won the two first heats of the race and lost the third and fourth heats to Oracle Kel- lar.
 Rumors had reached the ears of the judges before the race was called that Mcdonald would attempt to lay up one or two heats They called him into the stand before the first heat and warned him. He was warned again after he lost the third heat, and after the fourth heat Gbey Gem was placed in the charge of a policeman. Hudson was awarded S1O0 Tor hls drive.
 The betting on the race was heavy. It is reported that her real owner Is horseman named Dempsey, who lost $950 in pools on her.
 Billy Buck broke a stake record to win the Walnut Hall Farm cup, $3,- GOO, going the second heat In 2:O7A. The former record of 2:09A was made by Captor two years ago and was re peated by Nutbearer last year.
 Marion Wilkes took the 2:14 trot from Norrie, the favorite, in exciting finishes. Fereno won the 2:O6 trot by close margin.
 Prince Alert and his runner left Lexington last night on special car for Philadelphia, where the champion pacer will go against his record on Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
'.sUssossS. S.as[F1Ss' g
Cash I aIkS|

The right way to buy is to pay for what you get SPOT CASH. Every prudent person knows that and as OUT terms are
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13

Philadelphia, Oct 13.--The football squad of the University of Pennsyl- vania this year will be one of. the. heaviest that the Quakers have had. As it lined up against Lehigh On Sat urday the team avera aged 1s3 pounds to the. man. This is eleven pounds more to1the man than the team weighed against Cornell last year. <:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
COIIlr1bias

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-05-07
the BUILDING OF A CITY.

bismarck has reached the most in
nortant period of her histOrv--the
transition from a village to a city Win
all the environments appertlining to
n modern commercial cente-. The
city's destiny is now being shaped. in
a measure, by the force of outside in
fuences but in the main by the actions
of our own people. The old theory
that location and distances" make
cities has long since been exploded.
The extension of railroad syst III all
over the country. in many instances
in advance of settlements, has caused
the foundation of thousands of cities
and towns on open plains and in forest
wilds and natures highways. rivers
and valleys, no longer have a mOnop.
oily on trade centers." The race for
community supremacy is now keener
than at any time in the history of the
world. Only those communities will
excel that combine intelligent force
with natural advantages. Never was
there a more apt truism than 1.-The way
to build a city is to build it," And
with a city come new responsibilities
and additional burdens. We cannot
have the luxuries of this life without
cost; the advantages of a city. its
wealth of good streets and sidewalks,
electric lights. telephones, street cars
and other modern conveniences cost
money. but they are worth all they
cost.
AS a frontier camp, village. city, ter.
ritorial capital and state capital. Bis
marck has existed for over thirty
years. 1t has had dull days and boom
days and has forged ahead gradually
but surely until this year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and three. dawns
upon a city of nearly 1000 peoples
city with three railroads, two of then
transcontinental lines and more
lines contemplated and provided with
terminals; situated on the greatest
river in America. navigable a thousand
miles to the nOrthwestward and south
to the Gulf of Mexico; the capital O
a new state destined to excel in pc
capita wealth and annual products an!
other commonwealth in the northwest
the headquarters of the United State!
land Office, the U. s. surveyor general
the weather bureau. the United States
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-05-07

and district courts. headquarters for
two steamboat lines. and adjoining its
limits are located the state penitent-
larry. including an extensive plant Tor
the manufacture of binding Irvine. and
Fort Lincoln. the ley military post.
one of the most modern and extensive
in the country now building. The
confidence of the Northern Pacific rail-
road company in the capital city is
very clearly shown in the character
IF the company's improvements, its
station building being by all odds the
handsomest on its system, and the
Soc has likewise built permanent and
extensive terminals.
Never in the history of the Missouri
slope has the actual settlement of the
country been so rapid as this spring.
New towns are springing up in all
directions and old towns have taken
a new start. Is Bismarck abreast of
the times? Do her citizens appreciate
the opportunities now open to estab-
fish this point as the jobbing and trad
ing center for the empire surrounding
us?
Bismarck has outgrown the print
tive-we now demand the environ
ments of modern civilization. We
have made a good start. 1t is doubt
full if one in a hundred fully appreciate
the luxury of our water system. Those
who travel around the country will
best appreciate the excellence of an
ineXhaustible supply of pure water,
conducted to every home and always
on tap. 1t is a fact not generally
known that the Bismarck water sys-
TEN represents more money invested
per capita than any other city in the
country. Considerations Of health
and comfort now demand the estab.
lishment of a eve system. Prelimi
nary investigation indicates that the
city is admirably situated for an in,
expensive system and doubtless the
present administration, awake to the
demands of the occasion and the ne
cessities of the community. will take
the matter in hand. Scores of new
residences are now building. extension
of water mains will be required to fur
nish water for fire and domestic pur
poses and a sewerage system canno
longer be delayed.
There are other public improve
ments, the extension of sidewalks
building of city hall. encouragement o
manufacturing enterprises and the es
tablishment of jobbing concerns tina
must also engross the attention of tn
citizens and it lies entirely with then
to make a city or continue in anticipa
ton only.