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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
Goats for Little Children.

We're just as careful and take
the same pride in having the cor
rect things for little children as
we do for grown folks-not only
because we want the parents TO
trade here, but because whatever
we do in this store must he done
we'll.
Coats for children from l to
years old, Of Atwood broadcloth.
large collar. trimmed with braid and
medallions In red, tan and blue,
$2.OS.
Coat of fine broadcloth, with
large collar, trimmed with braid and
small pearl buttons. In blue and red.
-.
The best S Coat OF Kersey, box
back. large sailor collar. with stole
effect in front, trimm ed with striped
velvet to match. blue and red. 80
zibe!inc Coat, In green and blue.
with large coll,Lr. trimmed with vel
vet, box back with q strap across
back. trimmed with velvet and but
tons, 80.
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Lace Curtains.

Our Lace Curtain stock is now one OF
the most complete in the entire South
We have a variety of Curtains. Door Panels.
and Iaces by the yard, that includes the staple
styles and patterns. as well as the newest el-
fects and ideas in Lace HangnGs
offered but quality considered. our prices are
the lowest that can be made
The following quotations give some
idea of the excellent values we offer, but
do not represent the range and variety Of
styles.
Nottingham and Scotch Lace Curtains, two
specially strong values at s1:os and $3.50 the
pair. They strong net. graceful and
artistic designs.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, in range OF
prices but we especially call your attention to
some dainty effects at $3.50 and some at $3.50
pair. They are in strong BRUSSELS net win
handsome edges and borders. Some have mout
and allover designs OF course these are not
domestic limitations, but real Lace Curtains
imported from Switzerland
soutache and Point dc Luxe Lace Curtains,
in elegant and graceful designs, embroidered on
close mesh Brussels net $3.50 and $3.50 per
pair.
Louis XIV. and Novelty Curtains very dainty
for parlors and bedrooms. Strong cable net
with edges and insertions OF Renaissance lace.
Some have Renaissance motifs m the corner
We have them at various prices. but couple
of specially dainty numbers are priced at ff'oo
pair.
oensec Arab Lace Curtains OF course
but they are sklful reproductions of the
hand made Arabian Lace, made In the same
cafe au lait coorinG and ornamented with the
cord that distinguishes the Russian lace. we
have some beautiful Curtains at SOS. $3.50
and $500 pair
If you want high-grade, real hand
made Lace Curtains, it is no longer neces-
sary for YOU to place your order in Wash
ington or New York. We show them in a
variety Of styles that will surprise you, at
prices that will compare favorably with
those at any importers
Marie Antolnette and ARABIAN Lace Cur.
tans 31a yards long, refined and select designs,
Clever hand made lace trim double twisted
cable net. at $3.50 and 500 pair.
Russian and Arabian Lace Curtains in
handsome edge and border effects. all tho
best grade of cable net. at IL or Is different
prices, varying from 500 to $4,000 pair,
Arabian and Russian Lace Curtains, so
and yards long some OF the finest Lace Cur
tains imported in this country In matchless
assortment, from $1,000 to $4,000 pair
Curtain worth $500 pair. is deliberately
worked that the flowers In real lace stand out
the curtain projecting In actual relief,
Other Curtains priced at $1,000 and $1,000 per
pair have massive borders OF the valuable lace,
IS inches wide.
Our Bonnie Femme Curtains a revela-
ton We have them at any price you may
wish, while some Of the goods are positive
pleasure to have In Arabian have
them from $3.50 to $4,000 each. Some are In
white, with real Antique and Point de Vcnse
lace on French null One beautiful Drapery ia
priced 1880, made of heavy white silk, with
tho finest of Point he VenIse and Fiet dIalie,
Couch Covers.
DON'T You want TO cover that settce
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contained and that's saying great deal when
sder offerings of past seasons.
The volume of business during Horse Show week pho
nomea but prepared for prepared for all
tho weeks o follow.
No breaks in the observation-disclosures good coming
sod every day brings something Miller Rhoads
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

GUT FLOWERS, ROSES, Wo -ETs.
The largest stock of Roses, vioets.
Lilies of the Valley. Chrysanthemum
and cut Flowers, Bridal Bouquets and
Designs shipped to all points. Mail.
telephone or telegraph orders promptly
w. A. HAMMOND.
No. 107 East Broad st.
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or couch this winter7 1t saves new
couch or decorates an old one.
We can suit you at from $3.50 for Per-
sian stripe in very decorative coloring and
fringed all round up to $1,000 and $1,000. at
which price have handsome Moquettes and
beautiful reversible Tapestry Covers in ORR
entail and Indian designs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

Fashions best in wearing appaete comfortable and luxu
urnishngs-al the useful thngstc essential as
well the decorative things both and SMALL that to make
UP complete satisfactory have gathered together
during past place before the people
vicinity best stock of merchandise this store
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Portieres

claim an entire section of our third floor
the stock is so large and varied We have
the most popular styles in the best color
ings at moderate prices.
Ottoman Repp and Armure Tapestry Cur
tans 3 yards long, with heavy fancy knotted
fringe top and bottom, from *20s to 5000
pair.
The Tapestry Curtains In eagdad and orI'
entail designs specially weil selected and
can be bought at from $500 to $1,000 tn, pair.
In highly mercerzed Porteres we show
Armure Tapestry Basket Weave-the duplex
Tapestry shown red border on green ground
to one SIDE and green border on red ground to
the other side. Prices run from $3.50 to
$500 pair
Our Double-Faced Velour Portieres,
heavy, rich pile, in red or green, yards
long, are worth $3.50 pair. We bought
them subject to imperfections, but find
nothing wrong with them. While they last
we sell them for $17.5o pair.
our Frou Frou Silk and Verona velours
Curtains sell from $500 to T27.5O pair, and
II you interested, our designs and colorings
will please you while the price will help you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
THE DIAMOND.
How the Teams In the City
 League Played the Series.

Brooklyns and North Ends Tied on the
 series-Not Much Difference Be-
 tween First Four Teams--Schedule
 of Games Won and Lost
 A glance over the tabulated standing of the Ctty Amateur league will tell just how the teams played with each other during the season. In the first place the Brooklyns and the North Ends played sixteen games, while the other teams played but fifteen. Had the Washington Hills won the game last Sunday and the Brooklyns and the Hills played it off, it would have made the Brooklyns play two more games than the most of the teams in the league The Brooklyns tied in the series with the North Ends, each win ming two games from the other. The BroolSlyns won every other series with the exception of those with the St Jos ephs. The North Ends tied the Brook lyns on series and won every other with the exception of those with the Hills. The latter team won every series with the exception of the games with the Brooklyns, where they lost every game. The St Josephs won the series from the Brooklyns and the Pas times. The Merrimacs won the series from the Pastimes, and the Pastimes won but two games during the season, losing every series.
 There was but one game left un- played, and that one between the St Josephs and the Merrinnacs. As this game made no difference in the stand ing there was no necessity in playing it off The Brooklyns lost but five games during the season, while the North Ends, Washington Hills and the. St Josephs are tied in games lost, six each. The Merrimacs lost nine while the Pas times were forced to take thirteen de- feats, the 4nlucky thirteen.
 AMATEUR LEAGUE STANDING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
WITH THE HORSES.
Lou Dillon Did Not Attempt to Break
 the Record.

Lou Dillon Did Not Attempt to Break
 the Record.
 Memphis, Tenn, Oct 24.-Br1sk breezes from the north blew in the faces of the horses as they raced up the backstretch of the Memphis Trot- ting associations course yesterday making fast time impossible, and for that reason the scheduled attempt of Lou Dillon, queen of trotters, to beat champion Cresceus's recent mark of 1892 was postponed till this after noon. provided atnosphereic condi- tions are favorable. More than 5000 people braved the gale and for the first time during the meeting winter garb was necessary.
 Even with the feature of the card cancelled there was plenty of excite ment for layers and players and the first breath of scandal was aired as a result of the first heat in the 2:16 class trot. A Merrifield driver of the horse Willard Saunders, was fined $250 for laying up the first heat, and an examination of the bookmakers sheets showed that many bets had beeh subsequently, placed in every book backing Willard Saunders to fin. ish second in the second heat.
 J. McPherson driver of Angus Pointer in the 2.25 class pace. was ordered out of his sulky after having been fined $100 for laying up the first heat. He was substituted by Scott Mccoy, who failed to do any better with Angus Pointer.
 The real feature of the afternoon was the ovation rendered E. ID. Smathers, the New Yorker, who paid $40, ,OoO for Major Delmar. only to be ingloriously beaten in the Memphis gold cup. MT Smathers has been con- testing at the local meeting each day in wagon events for amateur drivers and the ''all brown" of the stable has been sent to the post in events for pro. fessionai drivers. but until to-day not one of his representatives has earned single heat victory. as
 It was MT Smathers himself that carried his own colors to the wire first. and broke the seemingly bad spell of luck which has followed in his wake since he lost the toss for pole position with c. K. G. Billings, prior to the gold cup contest. He drove his recent S1O,0o0 purchase, John M. to the wire many lengths ahead of Greenline driven by 0. K, G. Billings, in 8 half mile dash for silver cup, and when he returned in front of the cheered and recognized the complt- ment by dof1ng his cap. The time made by John M. was 1'00A for the half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
AS 4 LITTLE CHILD.

Oft through the dark my little one
 Comes stealing softly to my beds To chamber in and cuddle down
 And on my bosom lay his head; I hear him whisper coaxingly: Please let me sleep with you tonight" And as he nestles close to me
 His childish fears are put to flight. Ah, if he knew how weak, how frails
 Am in whom he puts his trust. How blindly and how oft fail.
 How oft my face is in the dust, i He would not rush to me when fear
 Comes with her sable wings outspreads The faith he has when am near
 Would cease to bring him to my bed. Some day perchance they'll bring him
 where
 long have slept from visions free; And. weeping. they may leave him there To lie serenely close to me. Oh. may hear hSn trusting, say.
 As he is reaching upward then: Please. father, have come to lay
 My head upon your breast again" s-s. E Riser. in Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
No. thank you, she replied, quickly; I am not going for some time yet

It was summer time and the balmy air ! was laden with perfume of countless flowers The country hotel was crowded
 with guests. It was situated among the
 Adirondacks, near silvery lake, which bore upon it's bosom great fragrant water lilies that quivered with each ripple. There were several artists among the 1 guests, drawn there by the wild, pie turesque scenery. Elda Leigh was one | of them
 One day among the late arrivals she
 saw Donald Grosvenor When they met he bowed with cold politeness and mur- l mured something that sounded like Ian ] unexpected pleasure" After that she
 saw him every day, but she took no no- tice of him except to give him careless nod or smile each morning. and he, in turn. never addressed her. Though Elda tried so hard to appear indifferent to his coldness, she felt the sting of it neverthe- less, and hardened her heart against him The climax came one evening about four weeks after Donald's advent to the hotel. The whole party of guests, with the single exception of Elda Leigh, had gone down to the lake to watch the moon rise over the water Donald, having missed Elda, returned at once to the hotel. Standing in the doorway for an instant, he beheld her sitting on the piazza, gazing straight before her. She was in such deep reverie that she did not see him until he was by her side. She was startled into speaking then. T thought you went with the others" !" she said.
 He did not answer, but took seat be- side her and gazed toward the lake, as if utterly oblivious of her presence.
 There is a much better view from here" she said to cover her embarrass- ment
 Still no answer.
 Presently, from sheer nervousness at the embarrassing situation, she dropped her fan. and before she could reach to get it, Donald had picked it up and re- stored it to her.
 Thank you" she said, and raised her eyes for moment.
 But Donald only shook his head grave ly and pointed to his lips and ears, as she had done on the day of their first meeting. The hot blood mounted to her cheeks, and her violet eyes darkened with anger. Never again should she feel humiliated in his presence because of her conduct last autumn.
 She rose to her feet, her head held high, but Dh~e'S hrd rIonad himself i-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
PROFESSIONAL LEAGUERs,
Delegates Attending NatdonaI Conven-
 tion in St Louis.

Delegates Attending Natdonal Conve rem
 tion in St Louis.
 St Louis. Oct 24---Delegates attend ing the national association of Profes' sional Baseball leagues collected in lit tie groups about the corridors of the Southern hotel at 8 o'clock this morn ing, the long night session having ad- journed, and talked among them selves of the nights work. It was openly stated that very little had ac. tually been accomplished, the discus. sion of amendments to the constitu- ton and consideration of the drafting system having occupied most of- the session. President Powers and Sec retary Farrell had retired immediate Nv upon adjournment of the session an after talking together for some little time the members of the dlner- ent groups went to their rooms. still in effect having maintained secrecy. The meeting was scheduled to oe re sunaed at. 9:3o to-day.
 Rumors were rife about the corr1- dor of trouble between the Nauonal association and the American associa- ton and Eastern league. The rumors were to the effect that the American association and the Eastern league would join hands and form rival to the two major leagues. While this IS not considered probable outcome the American association is admitted to be causing considerable worry by it's tsctics. Both the American associa- lion and Eastern league representa- lives left the meeting Thursday as in- dividuals and they did not return yes trday but held caucuses about the hotel. The matter comes up for set tlement today and some interesting developments are expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
:. BURGLARS AID soCTETY.E
Chicago Organization Said to Mark
 Houses For Mutual BeneAt.

Houses For Mutual BeneAt.
 The Burglars Aid association" Is the unofficial title of an organized band believed to exist in the new city police precinct Of Chicago. Discovery by the police that each member of this sup posed alliance of housebreakers leaves written on his victims homes charac ters of secret code for the benefit and information of any other member who may seek to enter the same places was made recently in the course of an in vesdgation of an attempted burglary at 5343 Justine street, says a Chicago dispatch.
 Crosses, circles and the pictures of dogs, made by knife, pencil or chalk, are believed by the police to be the principal characters of this strange code. Tn cases of arrests of persons suspected of having committed bur glaries the police say that it is evident that the prisoners have powerful back. ing, and no money is spared by their friends to secure their release.
 Beneath the windows there were crosses written with chalk and pencil It was believed that these signs were made by the thieves, and investigat ton was made of other windows through which an attempt was made to gain entrance into the house month ago Beneath them were signs similar to those found in the rear.
 The meaning of the mark, the police believe, is that no entrance can be ob tained through the opening under which it appears. Beside the door lead. ing into the house from the front porch the police found an arrow pointing to- ward the door. It was through this door that burglars entered the house two months ago. This arrow, in the opinion of the police, means that the way to enter is easy. Lately, however. the sign failed to be of help, as the door was locked securely.
 Above the door at, 53o Justine street the picture of a large dog was found, It is believed to be 8 warning to be ware Of the bulldog allowed to run aonsa in the yard at nighttime
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
MANY OPERATIONS.
On a New Britain Man, Injured Play
 ing Basketball.

On a New Britain Man, Injured Play
 ing Basketball.
 As a result of a serious injury re- ceived in a basketball game in Boston, two years ago, Fred R. Bohmer, 22 years old, son of Mrs Flora L. Bohmer of New Britain,ha been a patient at St Francfs's hospital since July IS. Be fore coming to the hospital he under went two operations for fstula in Bos- ton, the last one leaving him in a cr1ti- cal condition. Little hope was enter tained for his recovery. but after con sultation of seven physicians it was de- cided as a last resort to operate on him again. The operation was performed by pr NJ. Bailey and the patient i'm mediately showed signs of improve ment.
 About three weeks later the neces- sity of a fourth operation was seen, and it was performed by Dr D. F. Sul- livan. MT Bohmer was cut nine times. twelve fist1las were removed and sixty stitches were required to close the wound. Mir Bohmer is able to walk about the hospital grounds and has in dulged in other moderate exercise. However. another operation, which. in the opinion of the hospital physicians, will effect a complete and permanent recovery. will he performed shortly. Mir Bohnrer. notwithstanding so many operations. is the picture of health. He has been taken for an employe of the institution by many visitors. He WAS up to the time of his accident an all- around athlete and was close second for the worlds championship in the standing high jump.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
sPRINrING IN ENGLAND.
shrubb, the English Runner Makes
 New Records.

New Records.
 < Alfred Shruhb of the South London harriers for the third time this season has made successful assault on the record tables. At the autumn meet ing of the London A. C.. held recently, the slim runner started in the mile and-a-half handicap and knocked slice off three seconds. He figured on the scratch mark with J. Binks, holder of the English mile record on the 5O-yard mark and about dozen other crack distance men with starts ranging from 30 to 195 yards.
 Shrubb set out on the journey at a splitting pace and was level with Binks at the 1.0o0-yard post and for a while the South Londoner was paced 1,Aeely by the ex-cha npion. so nicely that he shot by the 2,ooo-yard mark in x minutes z Is seconds. This is a new record beating the old one of min ltes 10 2-5 seconds. At this point he was headed by Judson, who had 14O yards, and Collins, 26 yards, but his time for the mile and quarter 5 minutes 40 1-5 seconds-also upset the former record. The clock for the mile showed minutes 28 seconds. When the bell sounded for the last lap Collins, who finished second had a six yard lead. but Shrubb set sail for him and nailed him in the home. stretch and breasted the tape win ner. The official time returned for the mile and a half was 6 minutes 1T 3-5 seconds. suppianting the former record of 6 minutes 61 seconds by C.. Bennett on the same track--Stanford Bridge on June 24, 1s99 The worlds record for this distance is 6 minutes 4e 2-5 seconds by F, P Connem at Bergen Point \. ~. on September 2, 4nnE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
FINALS TO-DAY.

New Haven, Oct 24.-on the grounds of the New Haven Lawn club this af- ternoon the finals in doubles of the in tercoKlegiate tennis tournament will be played. B. J. Clapp and F. A Colston will represent Yale, while L. B Mahan and IF. Mclaughlin will play for Co., l11mbia. Yale has not won the tourna- ment in singles or doubles in eight years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
CoLjUMBrAs.
PARsoNs OWNS TWO TEAMS.

w A, Parsons was in town to-day, having just returned from Illinois, where he has been engaged in forming a polo league. The four cities In the league are Bhoomingdaie, Peoria, Au- rora and Ottawa Canada. Mir Par sons has the franchises for Peoria and Aurora He will form his teams from eastern piayers.-New Britain Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24

Get free sample of Chamberlain, s Stomach and Liver Tablets at any drug store They are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills. Then their use is not followed by con situation as Is often the case with nils. Regular size, 25c per box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24

Ser way, and before she could pass him had caught her hands and was looking into her eyes with an eager gaze, as iG searching her very heart. Their twol their prolonged gaze. Then. with aS slow, deliberate movement, fn whichi there was much tenderness. he drew hex into his arms. Prairie Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
ON THE GRIDIRoN

Lexington, Ky, Oct A.-The foot ball game here yesterday between the second teams of Kentucky university and State college broke up in a fight which had all the earmarks of riot. After fifteen minutes play, sympathiz. CTS of State college who believed the referee was giving them the worst of the decisions rushed upon the field and started a free fight, which was resented by the university students. The first teams of the two colleges were present as spectators of the game and they quickly took hand in the fight, which waged fast and furi- ous and as result numerous students and other participants received severe injuries. Right Guard Wallace of Kentucky was struck over the head with an iron rod in the hands of a State college student and had to be at- tended by physicians, six stitches being required to sew up the cut. The fight ceased when Coach Wright of State college called his men from the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
YALE GLASS cRRws, REGATrA.

YALE GLASS CREWS REGATTA.
 New Haven, Oct 24.-The Yale class crews held their annual fall regatta on Lake Whitney to-day. All the classes except 1904 were entered in competition of eight-oared crews. while the classes Of 1905 and 1906 also had four -oared boats entered for a race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24

it didn't Sullivan himself said last night that when the auction began ne would be there and take care of things. Whether he meant the belt or Mr Simpson does not appear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24
BOWLING.

The following scores were made in the Y. M. 0. A. bowling league last