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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
THE PUGILlSTs.
Two Great Battles Scheduled
 For To-Moprow Night
Young Corbett Confident of Defeating Hanlon-Eddie Graney Selected as Referee-Joe Walcott and Larry Temple will Have Hard Battle Results of Other Fights.


 Two unusually interesting glove
 fights are on the cards for lo-mo. row night. Young Corb~tt and Edlie Han Ion are slated to light in San Francisco for the tea eherweight championship, Back Demon will run up against a coming fighter in Larry Temple, who Is under the mana cement of Tom O'Rourke. To say that Young Corbett and Hanlon are to battle for, feather not a little. When they got on the scales Saturday neither was under 130. yet the featherweight limit is conceded to be 122 pounds, though many ex- perts have long insisted that 11S was the proper mark. It is gold dollar to a round apple that neither Corbett nor Han1on could do 122 and be strong. As a matter of fact Corbett has expert enced the greatest difficulty in getting to 126 and 12S in past encounters, and he has been growing so rapidly that the prediction is freely made that the time is not far distant when he will have to come out openly and fight as a lightweight at the 133 pound limit
 In arranging fights. nowadays, there appears to be a general disregard for the standard weight limits as set down i1. the Marquis of Queensberry code. the most fragrant cases being those fn which the featherweiehts so-oalled | have been involved. Corbett and Han lon will not fight for the featherweight championship. becarse they cannot make the weight Corbett technically l is not the featherweight champion. be cA11Sa ha never won fha titlA from Mo Govern at the pre scr. bed limit But i h4 car1 figh+ if he is riol1t. and nobody can bear witness to this more eloquent 1 ly than McGoverri. Tn s previo-s en- counter on the coast Hanlon. who is l undoubtedly clever boxer. carght Corbett out Of shape and made him 1 look very foolish as to scientific points. but this time Corbett says he is it and that he has that famous right hook with him that made the redouhtable Terry see n1yriads Of stars. So Han- 1 lon, will not have an easy time by any
 means, Judging from whot the shrewd
 ones say. O'Rourke wants to lower l Walcott's colors. and believes that I Temple can do the trick. The sportir1g l public is well posted as to Walcott's i prowess, how he has beaten men large | and heavier than himself and how ne
 has never in his long career been put
 to sleep Temple Is a strong. hard. az 1 gressfve fighter who will have the ben.
 efst of O'Rourke's handling. and as
 O'Reurke knows Walcotf like a book 1 there may be. an uolbeaval. At any
 raf4 ring followers will have much to
 talk about during the next forty -eight
 hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

father of the sport in that section. F1f-
 teen or more years ago the game was
 played here, but the interest Jagged, and 1t was not until three years ago that there was revival Since that time two leagues have been formed
 and are now in successful operation. The game has practically been aban- doned ia the east, where it has been popular for years, the reason being the scarcity of good players and the fact that the eastern star players are in the new league of this section. The prospect is that next season will see two or three more leagues formed. An effort was made this season to float a league to be called the National, composed of the largest cities of Ohio, but the undertaking was too large for so short time and 1t failed to ma- terfalize. Next season Cincinnati, Col urnbus, Cleveland. Dayton Springfield, and one or two other places will prob ably be afforded an opportunity to see this fascinating sport The older league of the two in Indiana is the Western, which saw it's first complete organization last year. when the El- wood aggregation carried away the nennant The preceding year there was a small league. and the pennant went to Mnneie. This season the league Is organized along the lines Of the base hall leagues and IS in perfect working order. n addition there is an agree msnt with the Centrsl league which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

schedule, if carried our will be the heaviest ever undertaken by the northern institution and one Of the hardest ever scheduled in the west
 With so many big games the Gophers win have to get into form early in Ehe season and be kept In perfect trim
 so the end. task most difficult for even such experienced trainers as Kesne, Fitzpatrick or Mike Murphy.
 Schedules with so many heavy games are generally considered Il-advised by football coaches, as it is practically in- possible to keep men on edge for so long period and to recover from in juries in time to be fully prepared for game following the next Saturday. Prof. Stagg, of Chicago, tried the ex- pertinent once. but has never repeated 1t In 1899 the Maroons were so strong and the outlook for the succeeding sea- son so good that Stagg consented to games with Minnesota. Brown, Penn sylvania, Iowa, Northwestern and Wis consin, giving the Midway eleven six major games Instead of turning out another championship team like that of the season previous under Walter Kennedy, the Maroons were probably the worst in the history of football at the South side university. The start down hill came when they faced the Gophers in Minneapolis, which result ed in tie, six to six. They then struck the toboggan with full force and five straight and crushing defeats were ad- ministered. Brown won Il to six, Pennsylvania was unmerciful and de- feated them fl to O.; Iowa. stronger than ever before or since. was victor, IT to 0; Northwestern beat them to O, and Wisconsin put the finishing touches to the disastrous season to the tune of 39 to 5. One lesson of this sort was enough for Stagg, and he has never been guilty of such an error since. This may and 1t may not be Dr. Williams experience next season, but football coaches, as. rule, are against . long season of hard games. One or two major" games, or possibly three in the season are regarded as the max imun for a team in one autumn, fgr the men must be worked up gradually.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
WITH THE HORSES.
Winnie o'connor, the Jockey, Will
 Never Ride Here Again

Winnie o'Connor. the jockey, who is wintering on Broadway. prepara- tory to another invasion of the French turf, says that he will never ride in this country again. He de- clares that there is twice as much money to be made on the French tracks and that he intends to make fortune in the saddle over there. "The foreign jockey can put it all over the American boy in point of po- liteness and general bearing" said O'Connor the other day. He acts like a gentleman and is so treated He has to tip his hat to his employer. however. which at first seemed lit tie too much for me. But I tipped mine, too. after while, and didn't
 mind it a Bit. Tod Sloan. when left Paris. wasn't broke. by any means He was living at swell ho- tel for $50 a day and owned fine au- tomobile. His victory in the courts must have tiekled him to death"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

WA3@ Y Il V v strength test of the Gopher grid iron warriors. So far Dr. Williams has g am 6 s arr ranged b e t W 0 6 n five members of the -'big nine'' and is negotiating with a sixth. The games already announced as definitely fixed are with Chicago. Michigan, Wiscon- sin, Illinois and To V a. T h 1 S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
FORBES AND ATTELL.

Chicago, Dec 28.-Harry Forbes of Chicago and Abe Attell, the California featherweight. who claims the l22- pound championship of the world. have been matched to light ten rounds befors tnendianapolls. nd, Athletic club Janu- ary 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
science Convention opens.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2s.-The fifty-third annual convention of the American As sociation For the Advancement of Sci ence opened here today. Nearly 1000 members of the association, embracing men of national reputation as educators and students of science, are in attend annp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
Summer Home Ransaclsed.

GROVE BEACH, Conn. Dec. 2S.-- A burglar entered the summer resi- denca of WEI. Kennedy of Yonkers N. T., here and ransacked the houst from top to bottom. Owing to the ab sence 0f the owner 1t is not knowI w hat the loss is.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss PRO

Estate Of Giacimo Zertlla late Of Waterbury in said district, deceased. Upon the application of the administra trtx Oh said estate praying that She may have settle disput d slaim in favor of said estate as per applioatloa on file more fully appears. 1t is
 ORDERED. that said application be heard end determined at the Probate office in Water! bury in Said District. on the 30th day of Dec A. D.. 1905, at } o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be giv en of the pendency of said appnea- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some uews- paper hAvlng a cirt ulatiCn in said district
 By oraer of Court, 5s James J. CssSin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
Fleet sails For Guam.

HONOLULU. Dec. 2s. Rear Admi. ral Evans. in command of the fleet here, says that the situation in the far east is too grave for the Asiatic fleet to remain longer in Honolulu and has de cided to sail tomorrow for Guam, al though he has been authorized by the navy department to use his discretion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

diana with a s tre n tn that promises to make it the most popu- lar of the indoor winter sports and one W h ic h will speedily be in vogue in many fDore places in the middle west. Rich mond is the home of roller polo in the west. and M. O. Henley, who is manager of the Richmond team, is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

SARATOGA. N. r., Dec. 2S.-The mercury touched 10 degrees below zero here. and the weather then began to moderate In the Adirondack foot hills temperatures of IS and 20 degrees below zero were reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
whitney,s Horses Home.

QUARANTINE, N. F., Dec. g. = John w. Higgins, trainer for the Whitney stable in England, has ar rived on the Minnehaha, from London. MT. Huggins brought eight horses with him, among them being Aceful, who was taken from this country for the English Derby; Ravenstein, one of MT. Duryea's crack horses; two brood mares and three yearlings for MT. Whitney and one pony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
Ga11eeo Flour Mi1Is Burned.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 28.-The Gal lego flour mills. one of the largest plants of the kind in the south, has been de stroyed by fire. The mills were owned by Warner, Moore & co. The loss is g15o.O00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
L4fnfnn nenfaa.

LONDON. Dec 2S.-Sir Thomas Lip. ton denies that H. Hier Davis, who as his personal representative conducted the details of the last international yacht races, intends 10 sever his con- nection with the Lipton company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
Auto Racea For Rennett Cup.

BERLIN, Dec. 28-The automobile races for the James Gordon Bennett cup will take place June IT next, as has heen definitely decided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.

Every advertiser in the Democrats Penny -as Word Column from this date fo the amount of 25c or more will be sssFen book free Of charge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
N A1srRIoT OF WATERBURY. ss. PRO-

N1STR1CF OF WATEFBURY, SS. PRU- ID bate Court Dec. 2s, 1904
 Estate Of Edward BB irett late or Waterbury. in said district
 Upon the application Of Kate Barrett: praying that he may be aurhorlz zed to sell land belonaing to said estate. as per application on nle more fully appears, it is
 OhDEREIi. That saio apl,ilcarlon De heard and determined at the Probate office. in Water bury ID said District. on the 4th day of Jan !. A. D.. 1904. st o'clock Tn the forenoon, ana that notice be given Of the pend6ncy ot said appllca- Lion anu the time and place o1 hearing there con. by publishing the same one time in some news paper having a circulation in said district,
 By order of Court,
 James j. Cassln. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
SPORTS AND AT HLE TIC s

Minnesota Is arranging football schedule for the season Of 1904 that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28

Roller polo, fascinating winter sport, has laid hold on the cities of In-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-28
Yorxe. epTFFo rorrGHT.

Chicago. Dec 2S.--Before the Chicago Athletic club Saturday night Young Griffo and George Memsic, the local Iirhfweiqht. went six rounds to draw. GrifYo was rather fat and had aged narceptiblv since his last public appear ance. While his steam lasted be dis played much of the wonderful clever ness that made him famous in the past and tangled Memsic up in bewildar- inc web of iolts and jabs His de- fense was perfe as Of yore, and the rushing youth in front of him had hard time trying to penetrate IT, s5rlHo 9 tired in the last counle Of rounds and was very weary at the finish. Mems'c did most of the forcing and the verdict of draw was well received. Otro Sieloff. who was billed to fight Grifro. was forced to cancel the erga cement on account of sickness and Mem Tfc was substituted. Sandy Ferguson. the Chelsea Giant. received decision over Klcndike. the colered heavywefght, in the sixth round The bout was as wretched an exhibition of the fistic art as has ever been witnassed between
 heavvwe' rf+s in this city. Tho n1uoh to11te6 Fero1,son deteated Klondike by sheer weight and strength.
 Pedlar Palmer is at present in mourning over the loss of his father, l Robert Palmer, who died two weeks l ago. The former bantam champion of the world owes his career as a l pugilist to his late parent, who was
 a boxer himself Pedlar, in comnany with another son, Matt. travelled ab Ut I the country as the Palmer Midgets.'
 They made big success and lots of
 money. The elder MT Palmer griev-
 ef very much over Pedlar's defeat by
 Terry McGovern. Palmer is said 10
 be penniless, but he is one of the few l English boxers who can command a
 tidy sum Of money when he wants T.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
{. F. DROOP'S CAREER
FGRTY-SIX YEARS LONG
Success Crowns the Efforts of a Well
Known Musical House.

Just forty-six years ago Mr. E F.
Droop. the senior member Of the firm Of
r. F. Droop & Sons, entered the musical
business in this city. Nearly half a
century of successful business in mer-
chandise is a record to be proud Of
and Mr.. DroOp still takes an active part
in the management Of the house.
Qualification must be keenly felt by
Mr.. Droop, when he contrasts the pres
ent firm of Z. F. DrooD & Sons with
his beginning forty-six years ago. The
excellency f the Droop musical prod
ucts is known throughout the United
States. which bears out the old adage
OF Honesty is the best policy" Hon
esty Of purpose. combined with natural
aptitude ard talent. is responsible for
the high position this firm occupies IN
the commercial world
In recent years Z. F. Drops two
sons have been associated with him in
the conduct of the firms business, and
as a result OF the combined efforts of
its three members, the firm has Just
annexed two floors OF the adjoining
building TO accommodate their ever
growing trade.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
NORTH CAROLINA SCRIBES
MEET IN WASHINGTON
Hold Business Session in Morning and
Adjourn to Go Sightseeing.

The North Carolina editorial asso-
citation held its first session Of the win
ter this morning at the National Hotel
About $50 members are present.
The party arrived on a special train
over the Southern Railroad last night
from Greensboro, n. G. Reports OF OFF,
GERS were read at the meeting this morn
ing and a number of political and social
questions were discussed. This after
noon the visitors made trips to various
points of interest I'm and about Washing
~ including Mount Vernon.
Among the uell-known Southern jour
nalists who are in the party is Prof.
John Grier Baird. of Charlotte, n. c.,
prominent in educational affairs in the
South and editor OF the 'Pythian Press. 3"
the official organ of the Southern branch
of the order.
The editors will remain in the city
two days more. At the session this
morning the address of the president, II.
z. Warner, of the Lexington Dispatch, -
and several papers were read.
The visitors are being entertained by
r. Z. Andrews & Co. The Maurice Joyce
Engraving Company, and the Southern
Printers Supply Company.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
HIGH SCHOOL TO FORM
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Central Graduates Of Five Glasses to
Meet in Reunion at The Cairo.

The graduates OF the Central High
School have decided upon the formation
of an alumni association, and in the
furtherance Of this project have called
a reunion Of the graduates of 80, 90 OF,
", and '03.
The reunion viii be held at the Cairo
on Tuesday evening. December 29. A
business meeting for graduates only will
take place promptly at S o'clock. at
which the formal organization of the
alumni association viii be effected. The
five classes viii be the nucleus of the
alumni association for the first year of
its existence, after which all graduates
WEI be eligible to membership and to
election as officers.
Aside from the formation Of an alumni
association, an elaborate program has
been arranged for The reunion. Ken
meth NJ. Johns and Marjorie E. Keefe
of the class of 1901. are acting president
and secretary, respectively.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
old GUARD ENTERTAINS
FOR TRIP To BOSTON
Fund for Expenses of Escort to the
Department of the Pc
tomac, G. A. R.


The Old Guard presented an inter
esting program at the G. A R. audi
forum last evening. starting a fund
for the trip to the national encamp-
ment at Boston, 1904, as escort to the
Department Of the Potomac. The au-
dience was large and appreciative.
The entertainment of the evening In
cluded a solo by Mrs. Atkins, accom-
panied by Betty Harris: delsarte by
Sidney Duffy. with her mother as
reader; Miss RANDY and Miss Jose in
humorous Rotations: Master Willie
Weber, plano solo; Majorn John Tweed
ale, reading. and vocal solos by Mr.
Zimmerman. The Rebew orchestra gave
several choice selections
Capt. Abram Hart, quartermaster of
XII: Carson Post, and the popular pros
pective commander of the department
of tive Potomac, bought fifty tickets to
the entertainment in the name of his
post. Wilson Post, No. IL, bought
twenty, Lincoln Post and other posts
aided generously.
The program was arranged by Color
Sergeants NJ NJ Lewis and A. H Frear.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Vernon Cole. p and Alberta Bowd-
Oliver Gideon. "a and Victoria
Anias Brooks, o. and Margaret
Arthur B. Moreland. 9s and tlatber-
Inc r. Kennedy. "a
ton. %
Cle1ton H Meneely. g. Troy. N Y
and Carolyne Knox, 43, District OF CO.
Raymond B. ToIson. q. and Katherine
Noss Stern, 20, both of Stafford coun-
Ed-ara Snow. p. and Rosa Hawk
ms, q.
George E. jackson, a. and Mamie
Percy J. Braunner. .. and Mary E.
AEt''sr ]. Goodwin. %. and Minnie
Leon H. Herbert Is. and Frances H.
Andrews, "a.
7. Meredith. both Dinwiddie county, Va
Joseph z. Ellis, %, and Rosa I.
Pennfieid, is.
John Browz. &c. and Minnie Cor
don, g
William Johnson, p and Lizzie
Powell Annette. g. Gaylord, Va. and
Mary II. Frye, %, Middleway. W Va
George E. Waesele. q. and Alice NJ.
Lakin, y.
Earl E. Rathbun. s. and Eva L.
Lewis Gentry. %. and Maud Jen-
kins, ..
James "; Wilson. q, and Hattts E.
Winston, "a.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
o4LEXANDRLA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. va. Dec. Capt
John H. Jackson. an esteemed citizen
Of Alexandria, died last night in his
home in King Street. between Alfred
and Columbus Streets. Captain Jack
son married many years ago the daugh-
ter of the late Robert Young, who
survives him. His daughter married Or.
William Davidson. of Washington. but
died several years ago. and no children
survive. In middle life Captain Jack
son commanded, with his brother-in-
law merchant vessels running out Of
New York, but for many years had
been living quietly in Alexandria. He
was a noted angler. and his figure, with
rod and basket, was familiar on King
Street
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
IN rHE PoLICE CouRT.

In the police court. the Hon George
L. Simpson presiding. the. following
cases were disposed Of;
David Brown. arrested by Policemen
Beach and Gill for being drunk in the
street. was fined So
John Hamersley. a negro. arrested by
Policeman Gill for being drunk and
abusing John Dryer. was fined s..
Louis Boswell, arrested by Policeman
Henderson, charged with being drunk in
the street, was sent to the workhouse
for thirty days
Genie Payne, a negress, arrested by
Policeman Garvey. charged with as
saulting Francis Ware was fined s..
Walter Z. Evans. arrested by Police
man Henderson. charged with the al
legged larceny of goods from the Globe
supply Company. had his case continued
until O'Clock Saturday morning His
bail was fixed at S1O9.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
TO OPEN NEW ALLEY
INTO POTOMAC STREET

The United States marshal. at the re-
quest of the District Commissioners. has
summoned a jury TO ascertain and ap-
praise the damages and assess the bene-
fits which viii accrue by reason of the
opening of an alley through lots l and 2,
opening en- Potomac Street, Georgetown.
The jury Will meet on December 16 for
the purpose OF viewing the land to be
condemned.
The action of the Commissioners IN
the matter Is based upon a certificate of
the Health Officer to the effect that the
opening Of the alley is necessary for the
Dnhlic health
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
DEPART FOR CONVENTION

A representation of local Christian
Endeavorers left Washington yesterday
for Philadelphia TO attend the Christian
Endeavor Leaders Institute, which will
be held for three days. Among those
who went from Washington were the
Rev. Frederick D. Power, the Rev.
Teunis s. Hamlin. owen p Kellar. presi-
dent of the District of Columbia Chris
tan Endeavor. James NJ Pickens, W.
H H Smith, Hermon c. Metcalf, Mrs.
Kellar, and Mrs. Pickens.
Several Of the local delegates will
spealE at the monthly meeting of Calvary
Baptist Church next Monday. when the
plans being discussed at the current
conference viii be laid before the
societies Of the District
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
Information for Fishermen

The condition Of the water at Great
Fails is clear.
REPORTS from Harper's Ferry stal>
the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are
also clear at that point
Joseph Mulhau yesterday caught two
oass averaging a pound and a half in
the Eastern Branch near the Benning
Bridge.
Several catches of bass and rockfish
We're also made in the Big Basin, and
two good-sized bass were caught in the
Potomac near the Chain Bridge. by Au-
gust Warren. Several five and six
pornders are said to have been hooked
IN that vicinity during the past week.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
IN CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation court Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. the following bust
ness was transacted yesterday:
A decree Of absolute divorce was en-
tered in the case of Charles NJ. Griffin,
jr. VS. Mary NJ. Griffin.
n the case Of Strause & Co. VS.. T. ID.
DowneY ct al. the entire case was re
committed 70 E =. Taylor as commits
sioner, for report
J. T. Harrison was appointed a tr- IS
tee for the First Baptist Church, vice
E. G. Joyce. resigned.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
DAMAGED BY FIRE.

The damage caused by the IRE in the
rear of the Masonic Hall building on
Wisconsin Avenue, near the Grant
Road, about one week ago, which was
estimated to be about $500, actually
amounted TO sS5. The loss was covered
by insurance. William r. Singleton
Lodge, No. 80, F. A A. NJ, suffered
the greater portion of the loss The
building, owned by Chris Heurich, was
damaged to the extent of about S25.
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
DEscRIBEp GRAND cANYoN.

The surprising beauties Of the Grad
Canyon of Arizona" were described by
Burton Holmes yesterday afternoon, IN
the third Of his present series of lee
lures at the Columbia Theater Mr.
Holmes designated the canyon as the
acme Of the beautiful and sublirs> ia
nature and by means Of pictures and
graphic word description he managed to
convey TO his audience a vivid idea OF
the scenes and romantic history con-
nected with the place.