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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
STALL FOR LADY CONSTANCE,
Texas Ranchman Thought She WaA Horse and Fixed Things Right for Her.

The announcement that Lady Con- stance Mackenzie would arrive here on a certain date led to an amusing mis- take, says an Alice (Tex.) report. The telegram informing R. J. Kleberg, of Santa Gertrudas ranch, of Lady Con- stances proposed arrival came from a north Texas ranchman, where she had been visiting. MT. Kleberg was absent, and the boss of his ranch received the telegram.
 The ranch boss is not up on titles of nobility, and he thought that Lady Constance must be a fine blooded mare that MT. Kleberg was sending to the ranch. He telephoned to J. B. Ragland, the livery stable man at Alice, who at tends to such business for, the ranch, that ''Lady Mackenzie" would arrive on Friday nights train, and that as she was a ahigh-bred animal and very valu- able he would be expected to take spe- ciaI care of her until she could be for warded to the ranch.
 MT. Ragland put a fine stall in the best condition at the stable and noti- fled MT. Anderson the railroad agent, to IdNEA buc CdI SW1LCuSu at d CGttdtH R1dCe, as he was anxious to get her out of the car as soon as possible after the arrival of the train.
 Meantime Frank Ayers, of the Mosser Cosgrove hotel, received a telegram say ing that Lady Constance Mackenzie would arrive on that nights train and that she wanted accommodations at the hotel. A little before train time MT. Ragland and MT. Ayers met at the sta- tion and both learned that they were there for the purpose of meeting an ex- pected arrival named Lady Constance. There was no horse on the train, and MT. Ragland admitted that the ranch boss must have made a mistake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
GYnNAsTlc LEAGUE
 IN SESSION.

The quarterly meeting of the Con necticut Gymnastic league was opened in Concordia hall on Saturday even- ing under the auspices of the Turn Verein Vorwaerts of this city. TWen- ty-for candidates from New Haven, Hartford. Holyoke. New Britain, Meriden and Rockville were present. An elaborate banquet was served in the dining room of Concordia hall at 6:3O. After the banquet exhibitions by the girls, boys. ladies and mems classes were held in the hall. There were also calisthenic exercises and gymnastic exercises on the horizontal and parallel bars and horse and buck jumping. After the exercises dancing was enjoyed until F o'clock. Tester day morning at o'clock tho indivitl' ual prize turning began. All the above mentioned cities were represented by teams Accorulng to tho rules the home team could not participate. The prizes were: won by the following: First. Holyol>e: second. New Britain; third Meriden .a.s-.
 In the afternoon the business meet ing was held The affair was success fully managed by the following com mittee: Otto Kleinert, Charles Kless- ling, Charles Blattmann, Jacob Rudis- hauser and Jacob Hafen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
 SUPPLYING POLO PONIES,
Some Sent from Colorado to CIubme Ii
 1a India and Asiu-BrOncos Do Good Work.

The business of supplying polo ponies to the crack clubs of the big cities has grown to such an extent in Colorado that contractors now make fancy terms every year furnishing frained animals to the wealthy patrons of the sport. Of late years there has been an attempt to raise the standard of polo ponies as to blood, says Out doors. Excellent results have been achieved, and it is claimed that we'll bred pony, raised in the Rocky noun tains and allowed to run until two years old cannot be excelled for polo pur- poses. Another good class is the bron- cho that has been trained to cattle work. A broncho of this sort is used for pick ing certain cattle from herd and to obey1ng almost every thought of his rider. This training Is invaluable to the polo field, where 6 pony must act largely of his own accord. Consequent- ly many cowboy, tempted by a good offer, has parted with his dearest com panion, while the alert little broucho. that has spent his early years nosing out cattle or in participating in the ex- elements of the roundup, wins the ap- plause of connoisseurs at many a we'll fought field battle.
 Some of the polo ponies from the western range have been sent to In- dia, and others have gone to some of the wealthy English clubmen at Aslatic stations. They rarely break down, except from age, and seem to be good for many years of hard polo work in any climate, Their good record in this most difficult and dangerous of sports IS fine tribute to the quality and staying powers of American horses. --
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
co. G. DEFEATED
 AT TWISTED.

The Company G basketball team was defeated by the Winsted T. A. B. team in Winsted on Saturday night. me score, was 17 to s. The first half of the game was closely contested. NeluD- CT. side had any advantage to speak of. The teams alternated in leading. At the end of the half the home team led by the score of to 6. In the early part of the second half Stine and Me Partland of the Company c team had to retire on account of injuries. Lnelr departure from the game resulted in the Winsted team having an easy time of it for the remainer of the half. Those who witnessed the game said it was one Of the best of the season. The Company c team consisted of the fol- lowing players: Mcfarland and Con nors, forwards; J. Kelly, center; Stine, F. Kelly, guards. ...-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
BASKETBALL.
STANDING OF ..se
 THE TEAMS.
Business Men Take the Lead
 in the Y. M. C. A. Lea gue-Results of Games-- Notes. .>.:. ..

The Business Mems team has re- gained the lead in the Y. M. c. A. bas- ketball league. For several weeks the Business Men and the Crescents have been tied for first place, but the latter team has to take back seat for the present, for the Business Men defeated the Monitors on Saturday night while the Crescents suffered defeat at the hands of the despised Eagles. who won their first game of the season. The games on Saturday night were witnessed by large crowd and enthusiasm ran high. The Eagles showed surprising strength and defeated the Crescents by the score of 25-13. The game between the Business Men and the Monitors was red hot affair. The former won by the score of 1917.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
BASE BALL.
SUNDAY BALL ~
 TROUBLESOME
It May Cause a Split in the
 Big Leagues - Barney
 Dreyfuss Called-Other ..-t -... @.--.-
 Ball News. .r....+

President Garry Hermann of the National Baseball commission has called a meeting of the commission to be held in Chicago during the second week in February. The question whether the Greater New Yorks can play Sunday bali at Ridgewood with out violating the peace agreement be- tween the National and American leagues will then be settled.
 Frank Farrell, the principal stock holder of: the Greater New Works. is anxious to meet the issue. Farrell said yesterday: ''Ebbets knows very well that there is no violation of the national agreement in our arranging to play Sunday games at Ridgewood. The wording and spirit of the Cincin- nati peace agreement do not restrict our club to the borough of Manhattan. Ridgewood is not in Brooklyn, there- fore we are not encroaching on the territory of the Brooklyn club. When the national commission meets I in tend to ask the privilege of being heard on this question. 1 think I can convince any fair-minded man that We have right to carry out our pro- posed schedule.
 ''Ridgewood is neutral territory. ac, cordino to my idea. The Brooklyn club was negotiating for the grounds when we stepped ill and secured them. We claim to have just as much right to play there as the Brooklyn club has,"
 Charlie Comiskey, president of the Chicago White Sox, sizes up the pres ent situation as follows:
 '"The National league people seem to think the agreement was made tt prevent the Americans doing any thing they don't want us to do. anc to permit them to do as they like whether we like it or not"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Ferguson Whips Calvin.

Boston. Jan 1S.-Sandy Ferguson of Chelsea knocked out Jim Calvin, q heavyweight boxer from Brooklyn, in the second round of their bout at the Central A. c. Saturday night, The pair were to have gone fifteen rounds. Calvin showed no science whatever in the first round and widowed around the ring making clumsy at tempts to reach Sandy's jaw. The lat ter kept him at distance, using straight left jabs constantly and fair ly rocking his opponents head. In the second, Ferguson continued to jab for q minute and then crossed his right over to the jaw. It was a terrific blow and the Brooklyn man went down and out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

of 1:20 hung up by Le Roy See several years ago, and Oliver Dorian, last years amateur point champion, in a mile exhibition lowered his own record four-ffths of a second, making it 2:51.
 Joshua Crane, Jr., of Boston, court tennis champion of the United States, has announced his intention to go abroad in the spring to meet Eustace H. Miles, champion of England. for the championship of the world. MT. Miles has agreed to meet the American cham pion.
 George Gardner, who recently lost a 2O-round decision to Bob Fitzsimmons. fought 15 rounds to g. draw with Mar win Hart, of Louisville, at Boston re- bcentTy The contest was witnessed by a crowd of 5000. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
This Bout Of.

George Dixon and lem Bowker are not to meet before the National Sporting club, London. on January 25, for the bantam championship of England and the match. for the pres ent, has been called off. The announce ment. that the battle had been can celled came from the infringement of the foreign club.
 The only reason the club gave for withdrawing the contest was that Dixon had failed to make good his stake money This statement has since been resented by both Dixon and his packer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

herring Tn summer with the seine metz and a novel method is practiced on the, river Kovima in winter. The natives place branches or osiers early across that river in such manner as to pre- vent the herring passing. but openings are left for weirs and nets to encircl& and take the herring.
 Holland is heavily interested in the1 herring fishing, she exporting in 1900 3S3,446 tons of cured fish. Germany took most of this, 276, ,027 tons, Belgium 23,153 tons and the United States 63, ,553. tons. The importance of Hollands. herring fishing is annually increasing Tn 1900 the Dutch fleet numbered 619 boats; in 1901, 643; in 1902, 6S6; and in 1903, 7S6.
 Belgium in 1901 imported from Hol% land over 14,00O ,OOo pounds of herring,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
THE PUGILISTS.
KID M'COY MAR
 REED AGAIN.
Fairy Queen of ''The Wiz ard of Oz'' is His Lat est Venture in Married Life.

A telegram from Toronto received last night contained the information that Indiola Arnold and Kid Mccoy had been married. The telegram was signed by Townsend Walsh business manager of ''The Wizard of Oz,'
 MT Walsh wired that the ceremony was performed in Providence, where the company appeared ten days ago. The marriage was kept a secret until yesterday. ...-
 The bride has for several months played the fairy queen in 1.-The Wiz ard of Oz.'' She is a tall, handsome blonde, who carried a wand with all needed grace, and spoke the few lines allotted to, her in the manner of all stage fairies. That is, she depended on her pulchritude rather than her voice to keep her name on the pay roll. ~., , s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

&Lso been made for the lads services.
 ne to ride for w. K. Vanderbilt in. France next, season, and another by Fred Cook, the St. Louis turfman, who as one of the strongest racing stables the west. Phillips has shown con- kstent and admirable work at New Or Bans and is considered one of the best pckeys in> the country to-day. But Phillips is one jockey in many, and ome of them who at one time or an-
 ther have enjoyed this same fame and Popularity are now hustling for mounts any kind. The glory of a jockey bon fades, for he appreciates as does he race horse. Willie Sims, the jockey Tho won fame and fortune for the @wyer brothers, a boy who once had he privilege. of selecting his own en- agements, is amongst the number who re now hustling for mounts. Even his ld-time employer, Mike Dwyer, put table boy up in preference to the once hmous Sims. Fred Taral is another #ving example of the man who has one backward. Five, years ago Taral Eas Americas greatest jockey. Every rominent stable in the country was fter him. A year later the class of his lounts began to depreciate. He saw hat he was losing his grip. A T new. tyle of riding was coming into vogue. Taral discovered it and packed his 'funk and left for Australia. Soup" Perkins, who piloted the great Henry
 # Navarro, when the thoroughbred Has Americas greatest three-year-old
 las been eking out an existence at the Newport track. Tiny Moore, who Fas once the jockey of the Lorillards, ecured an occasional mount at New ort. And so on down the list indefi- Sitely. The jockeys have their brief Reriod of success and then fade out of he public mind and are forgotten, left oo often. without any means to live
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
TOWER TRAP FOR GUNNERs.
Device Common in Europe. But Prac- ticaNy Unknown in This Ccun-
 ry--DificUii Sfats.

The equipment of the Pinehurst Gun club embraces ap interesting feature in the shape oi tower trap. Such traps are quite common in Europe, but prac- tically unknown in this country, says the New York Sun.
 In the top of the tower are two tar get traps, one at the right and one at the left. The attendant is protected by heavy plank partition which also hides the traps from view. The traps are pulled from the rear, in the usual man. ner. F'}#
 Birds may be thrown in five ways, right, left, unknown, overhead and doubles. In all of these events, with the exception of the overhead birds, the shooter faces the tower at the usual distance In the overhead shooting he stands back to the tower and directly underneath it. The sport furnished is novel as compared with the usual trap shooting.
 The idea isto produce conditions such as those the sportsman experiences in wild waterfowl, pigeon or other shoot ing, or in shooting birds which fly from trees. Known angles to the right and left are not difficult and many gunners have llnack for killing overhead birds, but unknown angles puzzle the experts, and doubles, two birds shooting off in opposite directions and at the same time, call for skill and quickness that Few possess, But doubles are not inn possible. and the shooting is wonderful ly fascinating because of it's difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
WAS A COLLEGE ATHLETE.
Battered, But Educated, Derelict Wanders Into Philadelphia Sa-
 lOOn-IntercSts Crowd There.

A seedy individual, attired in what had once been a stylish outfit, crowned with a silk hat of ancient vintage, strolled into the rear room of an EIev- enth street thirst emporium a few nights ago and announced his presence in such a manner that he soon had an interested crowd of listeners, says the Philadelphia Press. .- ...%
 See that hand" he said, displaying the grimy member, with three broken and twisted fingers; and then adding: "I got them when I pitched in the Berkley (Cal.) baseball team" Then the wrist was displayed, which showed signs of the poor setting Of fracture. That broke when I played halfback for Princeton in 93," he explained. Growing enthusiastic over his injuries, he removed a shoe to display a once broken ankle, explaining briefly that pole vaulting at the University of Wis consin was responsible for it. Then a broken knee cap, which could do strange contortions, was exhibited, fol- lowed by a fractured collarbone and rib, each injury being connected with the name of a wel1-known educational institute. Warming up under the in- huence of several free drinks, the fel- low recited snatches from one of Cicero's orations, and followed this up with oth- CT liguistic stunts, to the great admira- ton of his auditors, whom he left won- dering who the battered, but educated, derelict might be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Racing on lee

NEW YORK. Jan. 1S.-A field of nearly thirty contestants met at the Clermont Avenue Ice rink in the re- newal of the half mile interscholastic handicap skating race for the Francis Mesereau7 Clarke trophy. Orris Stanley Eldredge of the Polytechnic Prepara- tory school, who is the record holder for the distance in this event.. was on scratch. He finished second to Kenneth McVaugh, Adelphi academy, whose handicap was 100 yards Frank Lough- ran, Adelphi, 12O yards, was third. The time was 1 minute 37 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

$ salted and smoked, and about the sama amount from France and Holland, and in view of this enormous consumption it is not strange that a number of Re1- gians are now organizing a cofnpanya for the purpose of exploiting the her. ring fisheries with a steam fleet Fora merly Germany was dependent upon foreign countries for it's supply of her. rings, but she now owns a number of boats and provides nearly the entirel amount of fish required for home con@ sumption.
 France makes large showing in the herring fisheries, having 542 vessels and 6,s12 men engaged in the industrya in 1899. The total catch amounted t03 over 100000 tons. The herring fsh- cries of New Foundland amount to as considerable, although some seasons owing to various circumstances, there is big falling off in the catch. A large part of the catch is exported to th& United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Golfers Will Visit Old Countrx

NEW YORK, Jan. IS. - Two we'll known golfers on this side have ar ranged trip to the links on the other side early in the spring. These are B. M. Byers, tinalist for the last two years in the amateur championship and win ner last fall of the Ekwanok open tour nament at Manchester, Vt They will be Joined by John l.. Low and Robert Maxwell and do an. automobile tour to the west coast of Scotland, visiting the chief links on the way, eliminating in Troon, Prestwica and Prestwick St.
 Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
XanderbiIt at Golf.

PALM BEACH, Fla, Jan. 1S.-The first golf handicap of the season has been played here MT. William K Van derbilt ST., was among the contestants and played a very careful and sound game. The honors, however, went to men who have been in practice all the summer. The gross prize cup was won by Charles B. Cory of Boston. There was a tie at 6S' for the best net score with W. W. Burton of Ekwanok and G. B. Robbins of Chicago, who had MT. Vanderbilt as partner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

lumber of enthu- fasts have in 8reased greatly in 5ecent years. Park
 commissioners of Chicago are pro- noting the sport Ind space has been seserved on some Rf the lagoons for he game. In play Rng the game, with bur men on a
 eand, a. space of
 36x16 feet is ab-
 olutely necessary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
CrystalIixed Teara.

A tear from the eye of white peN son is composed of water, salt. soda phosphate of soda and mucus. Frcm3 the eye of an African the elements ccm- posing the tear are found to be the same as that of a white, with the single ex-; neption of the phosphate of soda. ana{ with the addition of a slight trace of am-} nonia. Eskimos and Films seldonl shed tears, but when they do chemisfsa say they are exceedingly salty. It is au-9 teresting to know thatsthe chemical ede.i ments in the Caucasian tear arrange! themselves into particles that look likel fish bones under a. rnicroscope, thosaJ from a negTo's tear form rude crosss while the same process of evaporationl leaves the chemicals in an Eskimo'& tear in the shape of a bow.
 Iron and Steel.
 Government reports show that manNs lecturers of iron and steel now form the largest single i+enn of oiir exports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
DeviIed Duck. c~eo1e style.

Cut a tender, Well-grown duck down the back, prick the flesh all over and rub the fowl with a mixture of French mustard. lemon juice, white pepper, salt, cayenne and little pow dered mace. Lay on a broiling iron over a clear fire for half an hour
 baste with melted butter and turn un- til done. on both sides. Take up on heated dish, pour, over a cup of mushroom sauce and garnish with wa- tercress. Serve with pepper mangoes Good Housekeeping. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Captain Arnold Won Live Oak.

; NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1s.-Skillfully ridden by E. R. Thomas new jockey H. Phillips, and full of courage, c. R.. Ellison's Captain Arnold won the Live Oak handicap, worth $1,26O, for his owner. Betting .honors were divided between Ellison's colt and Ascension, with the odds slightly in favor of the former. Ascension had all the early speed and hung on longer than usual, forcing Captain Arnold to hard drive to win out by neck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Hair Brushes.

Clean hair brushes are 8 sign of the neat woman. Besides the regular washing in ammonia or borax water, keep hair brushes clean by wiping off the bristles each time the brushes are used, with tissue paper Lacking that, newspaper is next best.-Orange Judd Farmer,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Amateur Billiard Tourney.

NEW YORK, Jan. IS. -- Wilson P. Foss, the amateur billiard champion of America, has decided not to defend his title in the tournament that will begin at the Liederkranz club in East Fifty eighth street on Feb. 1. Some time ago he sent in his entry to the Liederkranz committee, but since then reasons have arisen that have caused him to decide not to play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

The rink on which the game is played B 42 yards in length. The two .'tees," 8r scoring places, are 38 yards apart. Three circles, five, eight and IA feet in 3iameter, are drawn around the tees. The two "hog lines" are seven yards rom each tee, and every stone not Bearing these lines is called ''hog." i" There is also a middle line half way setween the tees. The game is simple NJ the start. The player, tries to send 2 is stone as near the tee as possible
 Ind his opponent endeavors to do the lame. It is not considered good play D land the stone on or very near the zee, as 1t will probably be knocked out f position. When two or more stones
 re well planted the players on the zame side are directed by the skip zr captain, to guard the winning stone zather than go too near them. The op- *osite side try to knock off the guards Ind get into good positions. Some
 lines the stone nearest the tee is so yell guarded that it cannot be touched 3irectly. and then the stroke known as is resorted to, whereby Y
 he stone goes in an oblique direction liter striking the we'll placed stone and becomes a winner instead. Brooms are 8sed by the curriers' to sweep the ice lust in front of a moving stone and i've it more power to move forward. These and other plays we'll known to zurlers require no little skill and prae- Ice. Curriers' claims there is no sport letter adapted for all round exercise. Throwing the huge granite stones &rengthen the muscles of the arms Snd back and there is the running to nd fro on the ice.
 Two worlds indoor skating record lave been lowered in Brooklyn. Nor <s Wood. the national champion, in De half mile scratch event, clipped |ne-dfth of 8 second from the record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Ma tch, Game at Polo.

CAMDEN, s. C., Jan. 13.-The third match. game of the Camden Polo club was played here. Messrs. Whistler, Kennedy, Russell and King defeated Messrs. Barstow, Vaux, Teams and Smith by IA goals 10 f It was an ex- citing game throughout and was att tended by large crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Dreyfuss is Called.

Barney Dreyfuss has been busy talking baseball ever since his Pitts burg team lost the worlds champion ship to the Boston Americans. ''There will be no American league ill 1905. is Barney's latest prediction, which has prompted Frank Farrell to say that he will make bet with Barney that his prediction is wrong and that the wager can cover all that Drey- fuss and Pulliam can scrape together.