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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
HERE'S A NICE QUESTION.
Does the Runner Follow the Bag
When It Breaks from Moorings?

Does the Runner Follow the Bag
When It Breaks from Moorings?
Meriden, Aug 5.-The supreme court
has decided that the constitution fol-
lows the flag and now the directors OF
the Connecticut league will be asked to
decide If the runner follows the bag.
Manager Kennedy yesterday protested
the game won by Springfield the day
before and sent his appeal to Secretary
O'Rourke. Merrfck favored Spring
field upon every occasion and on the
last decision called Burke out when he
was safe by three feet In the ninth
inning Burke reached second base ana
slid. He struck the bag so strongly
that the leather strap broke and the
base slid out In the field two or three
feet. Burke did not follow the base
and Umpire Merrick promptly called
him out. DirectlT5after this Kennedy
made a hit which would have scored
Burke had the latter been on the base,
After the play Umpire Merrick In.
formed Manager Kennedy that he
called Burke out for not following the
base and for nothing else. The rules
say that the base shall be securely
fastened but does not say that the man
must chase the base wherever it may
go. There have been other similar
cases Of the bag breaking loose from
its mornings and invariably the player
stays where the bag belongs and does
not follow it. Meriden would have tied
the score at least and it seems wrong
to have the club suffer defeat through
the ignorance of the umpire. The least
that can be asked Is that the game be
played over.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
$685. sess z ssssa s maaa &
LAsKER's CONDITIONS.
Champion Will Pay Marshal TO.
Worlds Chess Title and So. 600

SAoupAoA Will ray Marshal IOE
Worlds Chess Title and $4,000.
F. J. Marshall, the Brooklyn chess
master, who some time ago challenged
DR. Lasker, the worlds champion, to u
match, has received an answer con-
tanning the conditions under which
Lasker will play. In one important
particular these are different from those
the champion named in an interview
given out by him in Germany. He now
names f400 sterling or $1,000. as the
minimum amount side for which he
will undertake the contest with Mar
shall. AS Marhall still is in England,
1t will be well nigh impossible for him
to raise the amount needed, unless his
friends in this country take hand in
helping him out In other respects
Lasker's demands are not unreason-
able The text Of the letter is as fol-
lows:
Dear Mr. Marhall: Your letter Of
June % was duly received. The condi-
tons which challenger Of cham
pionship title has to fulfil have been
published some years ago in the French
chess journal La Strategic. I repeat
the essential points for your informa~
ton
i. The stakes to be not less than
f40O side.
2. Time and place of match to be
determined by the holder Of the title.
g.. The match to be eight up, draws
not to count.
4. The time limit to be ID moves an
hour.
In regard to No 2 I may add that,
although all negotiations with clubs,
etc, must go primarily through me,
should without any partially prefer
the best offer. As to> No /, consider it
a hardship that chess champions
should be obliged to find their own
stakes, and hope that in no distant
time an international chess organiza-
ton will be formed to arrange cham
pionship matches on the basis of
purses. Sincerely yours,
EMANUEL LASKER.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
WHO HARRY K. DEvEREAUx is.

Harry K. Devereaux, who has driv-
en- his horse, John A. McKerron, to a
wagon in 2O6% in race on the track
of the Cleveland Driving park, making
the American record, is president of
the Gentlemen's Driving club OF
Cleveland and one Of the best known
horsemen In the country. Mr. Dever-
eaux is just as clean cut, well groom
ed, active and business-like as Me-
Kerron. There is good deal of the
artistic in Mr. Devereaux's makeup,
and to this fact he attributes his sue
cess as driver. "A man who drives
well,'' says Mr. Devereaux, must be
very sensitive and must feel with the
horse; yet he must be very cool and
steady. A man who is not cool will
worry his horse into bad case of the
f1dgets, and man who does not pos
sess sensitive temperament will not
inspire the best work OF his horse"
From boyhood Mr. Devereaux has
possessed the driving passion. Ac-
cording to himself, he first INDUCED in
his bent by driving dog to sled,
then to a cart. Next he hitched UP a
goat. From the goat to the horse was
a single leap. Once in possession of
horse, Mr. Devereau never let go. Mr.
Devereaux's handling Of McKerron has
won for him the admiration Of the
horsemen of the country, and a well
known driver who has raced with
him, says that it is doubtful if the
Judgment and skill of any professional
driver in the country outranks Dever-
eaux's in a close finish. Though but
80 years old, Mr. Devereaux has sue
ceeded his father in many large busi-
ness enterprises, always, however,
finding time on indulge his passion for
driving and giving his countenance
and energy to the promotion of the
training and breeding of good horses
in Cleveland .-August Outing
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
stamping Ground won rurs Race.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 5.-Condf-
tons for racing were very unfavorable
on account of rain. The Alabama
stakes of $1,000 at a mile and six
teenth, however. was run on the turf,
that course being used for the first
time. r. Doctors Stamping Ground,
by Lamplighter- Elise, ridden by Jockey
Fuller, captured the stakes, with Graz
vina close second and Astarita third,
the time, 1855 4-5, being slow compared
with that of Kantaka, who won the
event last season in 1: AT 3-5. William
@. Whitney's pair of three-year-old fl
lies, Girdle and Judith Campbell, who
went to the post favorites at II to 5.
finished in the ruck. j. B. Higgins
Ada Nay, who had been well liked at
odds Of 5 to !, ran well, bit could not
take the show money from Astarita.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
CHAMPIONSHIP AT MANHATTAN.
Bicycle Stars All Entered for One
Third Mile Event on Saturday

New York, Aug Unusual interest
centers in the race for the one-third
mile cycling championship Of America,
which is to be decided at Manhattan
Beach Saturday afternoon. While to
many it appeared that the race had
narrowed down to two-man struggle
between Lawson and Kramer, it is no
surety that either Of these two will
capture it. Fem has beaten both of
the cracks twice within a fortnight.
and has forged ahead until he now oc
cupies third place in the percentage
table, with Mcfarland close fourth.
The five-mile professional handica i,
will also be run Saturday, with Fem,
Mcfarland, Lawson and Kramer on
scratch. Three amateur events are
down on the card, the one mile open,
one-third mile novice and the Sea
Gate handicap at ten miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
=-aaage Wen mt Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. bondage, back
ed from 3 to to to 3, won the mile
and an eighth handicap at Harlem.
The Arthur colt however, had to
stretch his neck to beat Bragg head
in desperate drive, which lasted the
full length of the stretch. Lucien APP
pleby, almost invincible last year in the
mud, quit badly in the last eighth and
finished in third place, three lengths
back Of Bragg. Hermencia was the
only other starter. With the exception
Of the fourth race, which was won by
the favorite, Aladdin, the other events
went to long shots and second choices.
Costly" CORONATION NOPE.
The coronation robe presented TO the
empress OF Russia was Of fur. It
weighed only is ounces, yet was worth
g .2Ons - e75 per ounce.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
THE DIAMOND.
But One Game Played in Con-
necticut League

Hartford, the Tail-Ender, Defeated
Bridgeport Waller Was in the
Box, Too-New London and Norwich
Play Six Innings Without Scoring
Other Games Postponed Because of
Rain.
Bridgeport, Aug Sin a game played
here yesterday afternoon between Hart
ford and Bridgeport. Hartford won,
to 8. The game was played in the rain.
Fosters error in the fourth proved
fatal to Bridgeport's chances. The
score:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
Games POSTPONED.

The game at Holyoke with Meriden
was called after an inning and half
of play because of rain. The score was
8 to O in favor of Holyoke. At New
Haven the game with Springfield was
postponed on account of rain.
ALI of the Eastern league games yes
terday were postponed on account of
rain
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS rs ON.
Americans and Bnglishmen Break
Even in Match for Davis Trophy.

Boston, Aug 5.The American and
English lawn tennis teams each won a
victory yesterday at Longwood, In the
opening contests for the Davis trophy.
r. F. Doherty, the as yet invincible
champion Of Great Britain. was re-
sponsible for the American victory
Doherty, because of q wrenched shout
der. defaulted the game to Larned
The first match of the series went to
n. T.. Doherty Of the English team. He
defeated r. D. Wreen of the American
contingent by the scores OF to 0, 6 to
8 and 6 to 4, thus taking three straight
sets.
The double match began to-day at 8
p. M.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05

We can't paint picture. or carve q
wash clothes to perfection We car, al
Vt because we do nothing else-haye
done nothing else for good while Is i.
cause we have studied It, and fhouaax
about 1t, and worked hard as anN,
painter ever did. 1t requires al nucb
harL work, and practice. and talent. IN
make good laundry as TO make a good
picture. Everybody can't paint y,fc-
fure-everybody can't wash clothes per-
fectly. We wan. you to give US a fair
trial, and allow US to prove our word.
Davis Steam Laundry
~ CANAL STREET
Branch Office. CT Grand street
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
RROKE WORLD'S RECORD.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug Sat the salt
palace bicycle track last night, the
Rodman brothers of this city clipped
six seconds off the worlds record in
a five mile amateur race, covering the
distance in 9:54.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
war Paint a Winner.

BUFFALO, Aug. 5.--Three Jockeys
fell in the second race at Fort Erie, but
none was seriously injured. War
Paint, 80 to 1 shot, won, while Iole,
the favorite, finished last. The judges
suspended Forrest for his ride on Iole.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05

Merrimacs and this will also be a bit
ter battle. Both teams are striving
hard to get away from the tail-end po-
sition, and it is probable that there will
be even greater rivalry between those
two teams than between the leaders.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
Ratn1and won at peImar.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-Rainland at II
to 5 beat the favorite, Forehand, in
the feature at Delmar park. Rainland
and Forehand trailed their field for five
furlongs, when Rainland came on, win
ming by length and half.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
A. New London.

New London, Aug 5.-New London
and Norwich played six inning game
in the rain here yesterday. Neither
side scored. An unassisted double
play by Hannaf1n, running catch by
Finn and a one-handed stop by Muir
ply were the features of the game.
The score:
New London % o o o o 90 4 o
Norwich .......0 O O O 0 90 i j
Batteries-Paige and Armbruster;
Plank and Connolly; umpire. Kannedy;
attendance, 676.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
WESTERN LEAGUES.

At Peoria-Peoria 8, Denver l.
At Milwaukee, Colorado Springs 4,
Milwaukee 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
TABLE OF PERcENTl
soBTHERN LEAGUE.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
At New orleans-Memphis 4, New
Orleans 0.
At Shreveport Shreveport 8, Little
Rock 3.
At Montgomery 5, Atlanta
A.
At Birmingham-Nash 8. Bir-
mingham 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
coNNEcTIcUT LEAGuE.
new ENGLAND LEAGUE.

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
AtaNew Bedford-New Bedford 6.
Lawrence /.
At LoweIl-Nashua 6. Lowell 5.
At Concord Concord-Manchester
game postponed, rain.
At Fall River-Haverhill 5, Fall River
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05

At st. Louis
g cfhieYa sg,9;: $3.50. g 9 g 999 q
Hits-Chicago. 3; St Louis 5. Errors
Chicago. 1; St Louis. i. Batteries-Pat-
Serson and Slattery: Powell, Sugden and
Second game
SsahiGfa e,9;: :....-..... g & 9 g g g -
Hits-Chicago, 8; st. Louis, 5. Errors
Chicago, 8; st. Louis, l. Batteries-Alt-
At Cleveland
Detroit. :.......... 2 o. o o OF o 0-y6
Cleveland. $1,000. O o 0 0 0 o. 2
Hits-Detroit 8; Cleveland, 8. Errors
Detroit, 0; Cleveland. q Batteries-Mul-
len and MCGUIRE; Donohue. Kitson and
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
II Your Old Plumber Cannot
Come, Try Us. -.

We don't want to deprive him
ola job, but wish to assist those
who have trouble with their
plumbing, Twill give you the
service of the highest paid men
in the trade. Ifyou are thinking
about buying a stove ask about
the STAMFORD. it will pay you
to inquire, every one praises il
that has used it. We do roofing
and conductor work.
p HI GARRITY
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05

Stolen bases, Kennedy, o'Rourke. Sr,
2, Downey; three base hit. Foster;
bases on balls, by Thomas 8, by Waller
4; hit by pitched ball, by Thomas l.;
wild pitches, Waller 2; struck out, by
Thomas 7, by Waller z; double plays,
Ahearn, Downing and Smith; Foster
and Yale: umpire, Hardesty: time, III
45m; attendance, 400.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
AMERICAN AssOCIATION.

At Columbus-Kansas City 2, Co
iumbus 1.
At indianapolis Paul s, Indian
Apolis g,
At Toledo--Milwaukee 4, Toledo o.
At Louisville-Louisville 4, Mime
apolis 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05

Manager Conner has his eye on coli
aege pitcher.-Springfeld Union Bet
ter get both eyes and both hands on
him or he win escape you
William Lauder has resigned his po-
eiti0n as third baseman for the New
York National league team. Lauder
has been troubled with malaria the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
Bridgeport.

Totals 80. 80 s 8 81 -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
-'e a.Iu SILlIs Heue1ee aIio A-Illlg.

AMERICAN LBAGIJl
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
JUDGE SMITH
DECLINES
For Personal Reasons He Refuses
to Accept the Appointment of
Justice of the Supreme
Court of Territory.

District Clerk John E. Griffith received tele
gram yesterday from Judge Smith stating that he
had declined to accept the appointment to the judge
ship of this district. A special dispatch in this
morning Santa Fe New Mexican explains the stu-
alton follows:
Hastings, Mich, Aug. 7, 1903-Judge Clement
M. Smith, who recently appointed justice of the
supreme court of New Mexico by President Roose-
welt, has decided to decline the appointment and has
so informed the attorney general at Washington and
United States Senator julius c. Burrows of Michigan,
who had much to do with Judge Smith S appoint
ment. Judge and Mrs. Smith recently made trip
through the territory stopping at Santa Fe SOcorro,
Carlsbad and Roswell and highly pleased and
favorably impressed with what they saw. But
owing to personal reasons and the request of many
of his Michigan friends Judge Smith took action
above. He was candidate for recent vacancy in
the Office of the United States district Judge in Mich
igan but this was given to another applicant Judge
Smith is now holding the position of judge of the
fifth circuit of the state and does not to resign
this to accept the New Mexico position.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
Territorial Encampment.

The territorial encampment of
the national guard will be held
at Las Vegas August 1925. 1t
was hoped that the encampment
might be held at Water Canyon
near this city, as it was the most
central point proposed, but lack
of sufficient water was fatal TO
this hope. Capt. Matthews an
nounces that Company H will as
semble on Saturday, the 18th
inst. preparatory to going to
the eneampment. He thinks the
company will be represented by
38 or 40 men.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
Parents Of a Fine Boy.

Mr.. and Mrs. Montague Stevens
of the western part of this county
are the proud parents of fine
boy born in Albuquerque last
Saturday morning. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Stevens have a wide circle Of
friends and acquaintances in
Socorro county and in other parts
of the territory. all of whom will
unite in hearty congratulations.
All good fortune to parents and
son, is the wish of the Chieftain.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
The Water Service.

Watermaster S. C. Abeyta is
having troubles of his own these
days. There is considerable
complaint of shortage of water in
certain localities, but the Chief
tain believes that he is doing
the best he can to meet all require
ments. There are many abuses
in the way of waste of water and
tampering with pipes that he
can not we'll prevent. For
instance, one day this week he
found that twice a double hand
full of wire, iron bands and sticks
had in certain place been crowd
ed into the main pipe just below
tap to increase the flow from the
tap. Moreover, funds to keep
the water lines in good repair are
not abundant, because some cit
izens who are best able to pay
their water rates either are very
dilatory or refuse outright to do
so. Abran Abeyta will at the
next meeting of the city council
introduce a resolution requiring
the city clerk to notify all who
are in arrears for water rent to
pay such arrearage on or before a
given date under penalty of hav-
ing the water cut off. This is a
very commendable idea. 1t is to
be hoped that the resolution will
be passed and its provisions then
enforced.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
SOCORRO COUNTY FINANCES.
The County Now in Condition to Meet An
It's Obligations As They Fall Due.


It's Obligations As They FaI Due.
Socorro county finances are
fast assuming a gratifying con-
dition. The ordinary revenue
of the county is now adequate to
meet current expenses aud all
standing obligations as they fall
due.
Besides, Messrs. Sedillo ana
Dougherty, to whom has
been entrusted the collection of
all delinquent taxes up to and
including those for 1901, will, il
safe to say, put S25, 900 from that
source into the county treasury
According to law, this sum must
be equally divided between the
school fund and the general fund.
Then, too, negotiations are
pending for a settlement with
Abran Abeyta's bondsmen.
Should these negotiations be sue
ccssful, which is not at all
certain, a considerable sum would
be turned into the county treasury
from this source.
During the last two years and
half, the county expenses for
only one quarter remain unpaid
and it is altogether possible that
this expense will be provided for
in the near future. Altogether.
therefore, there is a good prospect
that before the expiration of the
term of the present county Of
ficials the condition of Socorrs
county's finances will be ex-
ceedingly satisfactory.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
Former Minister to Preach.

The Rev. John M. FERGUSON,
formerly pastor of the Presby-
terian church of this city, will
preach in that church Sunday,
August 10, at IL o'clock a. m.
and 8 o'clock p. m. The church
will continue open for regular
services from that date.
Mr.. FERGUSON was very popu-
lar during his stay here and it is
hoped that none of his old friends
will miss the opportunity to meet
and hear him again. He is now
visiting his sister, Mrs. ]. c.
Bliuu of Kelly, on his way to
Chloride, Arizona, where he has
accepted a call to the Presby-
terian church.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
SHERIFF BGCGS AIN GOOD.
lie Puts Bullet through the Back Of .
PeOn from Mexico Who Had
q Carving knife.

Whoever has grown weary OF
the everyday humdrum of life
and feels in his bones that he
must have a taste of the stren-
uous life, he is recommended to
try the atmosphere of Belen.
Sheriff Baca had an experience in
that lively resort one day this
week that was typical of almost
everyday occurrences. The incl
dent is related by the Albuquer-
que Journal-Democrat as follows:
Antonio Garcia, peon from
Old Mexico, who has been
employed as a grader on the cut
off was shot in the back by
Sheriff Baca of Socorro county,
at Belen Tuesday night, but the
injury was only flesh wound.
Garcia and another OF his
countrymen were playing cards
in one of Belen's numerous saloons
when some trouble arose and
they began to hand bad words to
each other. Suddenly Garcia
went after his companion with a
knife.
"Sheriff Baca happened to be
in the place and when he saw the
knife play he started after Garcia.
But the peon went through the
door and up the street like a
flash. 1t was dark, but the
sheriff is handy with the gun any
old time of the day. He stepped
outside of the saloon and took a
shot at the flying peon, whose
moving form could be seen in the
gloomy street ahead.
The sheriff's aim was good
and the peon dropped.
"He was picked up and
examined by a physician. When
il was found he was not seriously
injured he was arrested and
placed in Jail charged with using
a knife with intent to kill
Some say he was arrested fol
being so careless as TO get shot
They keep a corps Of physi'
clans on the streets of Belen al
every hour of the day or night.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
COUNTY NORMAL INSTITUTE.
Work Will Begin Monday, August IL,
and Continue Tive Weeks. "A large
Attendance Anticipated.

Socorro county normal institute
will be opened at the high school
building in this city Monday
morning, August II, and con-
tinue in session two weeks.
Superintendent A. c. Torres says
that there is prospect of a large
attendance and that he antici-
pates a pleasant and profitable
session.
Col. ]. Franco Chavez, terri
torial superintendent of public
instruction, has promised to be
present during a part of the ses-
sion if it is possible for him to
do so. 1t is probable, also, that
representatives OF the territorial
normal schools aud other gentle
men of standing III educational
circles will be present and favor
the members of the institute with
lectures on special subjects. Full
details of the work of the session
have not yet been arranged, but
will doubtless be ready for publi-
cation next week. Superintend-
eut Torres has employed E. A.
Drake as conductor of the insti-
tute.
The examination of candidates
! for teachers certificates will be
begun Immediately after the close
of the institute and continue six
days.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1903-08-08
Fnllsrton.Slelrht HeddInr.

Mr.. John F. Fullerton of Pat
terson and Mrs. Katherine May
Sleight of this city we're united
in marriage at the pleasant home
of the bride on Park street Thurs
day evening at 8 o'clock, Rev.
Chas. r. Taylor prououncing the
solemn words which united tive
lives into one. Only a few rela-
tives and friends witnessed the
ceremony, after which a delight
ful bridal supper was served
The groom is a we'll known and
highly respected stockman of
this county. The bride has been
engaged in Presbyterian mission
work in Socorro for several years
and Is held in high esteem by a
large circle of frieuds and ae-
quaiutances here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fullerton left this morning for
the Fullerton ranch. The Chief
tain unites with a host of friends
in wishing them all happiness.