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The Washington times., 1904-07-24

TN engaging Tom Richardson to come
from New Orleans to manage its
L department of civic progress, the
Commercial Club. of Portland. Ore, has
secured the services of a man who mas
spent his lifetime in the exploitation OF
cities and States. and. now in the prime
of life, stands first in the United States
as a specialist in such work.
The son OF a merchant, he was born
forty-six years ago in Lewis county
Missouri and attended La Grange Col
Iege in that county. but did not complete
his course. He began work in a store
when he went to the Centennial EXPOSE
ton in 1876 showed his natural bent oy
writing letters TO mis- home paper. he
gratified his taste for newspaper work
by working in several Western cities Tor
several years. In Western Kansas ne
published the first of long series OF
Illustrated papers, and thus became IN
terested in the immigration departments
of the railroads, which led him into de-
scriptive writing. Then he began organ
izing commercial bodies in connection
with the railroads In Kansas and Col
orado.
The first place where Mr.. Richardson
had a regular position in such work was
Pueblo. Col. which doubled its popula-
ton in one year. He adopted the plan
OF CORPS advertising, sending men all
over the country to distribute advertis-
ing matter. The purpose was TO develop
the manufacturing and smelling inter-
ests of the town, and the mining inter
ests of Colorado. A mineral palace was
huiIt which is still the handsomest cX-
hIbit building in the United States, aud
has become the center OF a large park
He then became associated with syn
dictate in the interest of Utah.
Nv this time the exploitation of cities
had become his fixed occupation and he
accented an invitation TO Galveston,
Tex From that city he organized the
western congress, which held its first
meeting there fifteen years ago. and met
the, next wear in Denver. It then became
the Transmississippi congress, which
has held an annual meeting ever since.
and of which Mr. Richardson is vice
president. After he had secured an ap-
preparation by Congress Of Sc, 20O. 600 in a
lump sum 10 build the Galveston jet
ties. the influence Of the railroads in
Kansas, Nebraska, western Arkansas
and western Missouri prevented the
making of such freight rates TO the
Gulf ports as would allow the ship
ment of grain by that route. Therefore.
he organized fifteen States and Terri
tories tributary to the Gulf into the
deep water utilization committee for
the development OF the Gulf ports,
which has held together just as has the
Transmississippi congress.
A similar movement on the same basis
led to a convention at Topeka, Kan,
which was known as the Western
States conference. the expenses being
borne by the Gulf port interests. The
result of these movements has been that
the grain and other products OF the
central agricultural section have been
shipped through the Gulf ports and. as
shown by a recent editorial in the
The Washington times., 1904-07-24

this theory from head to foot and wav-
ing hair and waving gowns give them
and they are striking looking women
an appearance a bit out of the ordi-
nary.
Like to Change Names.
Another of the little peculiarities the
girls have manifested is disposition
10 change their names-their Christian
names. that is-whenever they please;
as matter of fact both of them have
pleased on several occasions. Miss Ma
talie Barney started out as Alberta.
while Miss LaUra Barney was first
known to Washington society as Alice.
The Washington times., 1904-07-24
Talented Mistress of Mansion and Her
Daughters Receive in Rooms Strikingly
Decorated Washington's Most Gifted
Men and Women.

to stable conditions and likely to des-
troy the peace OF the state and inter
fere with the Mohammedan religion.
Miss Barney's purpose was 10 visit the
prophet IN his prison cell and to use
whatever means money or influence
could bring to bear to secure his re-
lease. No news has come from the Per
sian city as to the degree Of success that
rewarded her special effort.
Add Charm TO Life.
genius-and genius has always been al
lowed to be as eccentric as it liked
the Barneys are a delightful addition
The Washington times., 1904-07-24

magniicence unusual among amateurs
Washingtonians will remember the per
formances at the Lafayette last April
and how generous was the need Of
praise that Mrs. Barney received.
Miss Natalie Barney inherits her
mothers literary ability. and it was ru-
mored last year that one of the plays
presented in New York-which achieved
at least a temporary success-was from
her pen.
The Barneys have some Of the harm
less little maunerisms of the artistic
cult. They affect extremes in dress for
one thing. straight lines being abhor-
rent 10 them and the curve the only
The Washington times., 1904-07-24

She changed this to Elsa and switched
to Laura upon her last return from
Europe, something less than a year ago.
Miss Laura is now IN Acre or some
where in the East She went TO Acre
for the purpose of securing the release
from prison of Abdul Bella, to whose
teachings she and her mother and sister
are converts. Indeed. Abdul. who pro-
claims himself the Messiah. has been d
visitor at the Washington residence Of
the family.
\ few months ago the prophet was
thrown into Jail at Acre at the instance
of the Persian government. on the
ground that his teachings were a menace
The Washington times., 1904-07-24

20 Washington life. and their home a
center Of culture and warm interest in
the higher life. Its art treasures are
constant sources Of delight TO those
who have the open sesame 10 its portals
and the company that gathers there on
occasion. include the most interesting
and characteristic that tJld a place in
the society Of the Nations Capital
1t has been built as a vault for Mrs.
Barney's treasures and it is a measure
of her diversified talents that the frame
should be so strikingly and well adapted
to the composite picture of beauty that
il frames.
The Washington times., 1904-07-24

NE Of the uniquely charming
Washington homes is that of
Mrs. Albert Clifford Barney, on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
Many Upscts at Ascot.

LOS ANGELES, Gal, March 12.-- There were many upsets at Ascot park, and the talent suffered in conse- quence of them. The best race of the day was the fourth, free high weight handicap, and it resulted in proving Fustian one of the gamest horses now racing here. Sais was the favorite at z to 5, with D. R. Brattain second choice. Fustian was well supported at 4 to 1 and later at 8. Fustian was left at the post and when he got straight ened out was ten lengths behind Brat tain, the leader. He closed the gap and turning into the stretch was length behind. Under the vigorous riding of Lewis he came like a whirlwind and won by a nose from Brattain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SATURDAY..
BASKET BALL.
COL UMBIA WINS BASKET
 BALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

New York, March 12.--Columbia de- feated Cornell in the concluding bas~ ketball game of the intercollegiate series in one of the most sensational games ever seen in the local gym nasium. Encouraged by their previous nine victories in the championship series. the Blue and Whites players entered the contest with too great con- dence.
 They were soon awakened from their idea of an easy victory by the whirl- wind play of the up-staters. who took t.le lead in determined fashion and shot goal after goal with as great ease as if they had practiced ill the Colum- bia gymnasium throughout the season.
 At half time the Comedians were in the lead. but in the final period. with about ten minutes to go. the local play CTS woke up and scored the marvellous total of 34 points in the remaining time. The final score stood 49 to 13 in favor of Columbia.
 O'Connell. Fisher and Trubenbach were a team i'll themselves, making 31 of the Columbia points between them. Hurley, the bicycle champion. played a splendid game, tallying six field goals in fast succession
 The play was singularly free from roughness. This game marks Colu:n- bias tenth victory and gives her the championship. with a clean record for the season. Lyford and Miller of Cor nell did notable work for the Ithaca team
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
BILLIARDS.
TOSS TO PLAY REROLLE
 FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Wilson r. Toss and Rerolle, the French champion amateur, will meet in a match for the worlds champion ship at 18-balk line at Paris on March 2S. Arrangements were perfected for the meeting of the pair yesterday, and Foss, accompanied by personal friend, will sail for the French capital on the Kaiser Wilhelm II next Iues- day.
 This match IS the outcome of an offer made by Foss 9 few days ago. in which he agreed to go to Paris to meet the French expert at his own expense, and give his share Of the net receipts for some charitable purpose. The propo- sition was unusual and attracted con- siderable attention. so that the Bruns- wick -Balk- -Collender Co took the mat ter up and on Wednesday telegraphed to their agent in Paris as follows:
 Floss will play leading French anna teur billiardist in Paris 1900 points, three nights 1S-inch. two shots in, for suitable emblem, between March % and April 5, public hall, net receipts to charity, Floss paying his own ex- penses.''
 The following answer came back over the wire yesterday:
 "Rerolle, French amateur champion. accepts all conditions; hall secured, be- ginning 2S March, '...>
 Rerolle, the French amateur cham pion. is the best player of his class in Europe and the American will have no easy task in winning. But of late Foss has been playing some grea 'n- lizards, and in practice game, with Slosson a few days ago made high run of 147, using the 1s-inch balk line. In games of 300 and 400 points he av- eraged as high as 80. One of his best performances was 615 points in six runs. Foss Is the undefeated A. A. U. champion and holder of the S1,00o cup emblematic of the championship. His idea in going abroad is to create inter antional interest like the professionals. A magnificent prize will be presented to the winner of the Paris match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
NEW FORA NATIONALS.

Savannah, Ga, March 12.-Mc- Graw's team will play it's first practice game to-day with the local Y. M. 0. A. team, which is the strongest bas ball aggregation in this part of the coun- try. It will be strengthened, too, by the acquisition of one catcher and three pitchers from the New Yorks. The weather was not quite favorable for spring training yesterday. but there was no cessation of activity because of its interference. While on the field the leader kept his men hard at work because of the danger of colds from momentary fdleness. After the game with the Y. NJ. O. A. team to-day. the Gotham team will shift its training quarters to Birmingham. Ala, where 1t will remain until -.Aarch 29 and play five games with the local Southern league team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit of our Busy Readers

The hat and wire factory of $. M. Thompson, on Maple street, Danbury, was partly burned last night. The damage is estimated at $i 900.
 Henry Clayton, proprietor of a cider mill on Union hill, near Bristol, was found dead late yesterday afternoon in the house in which he lived alone. He was last seen alive Thursday noon. AS no one was seen about the house yes terday, a man by the name of Gmgere went in the house to find out the trou- ble and found MT Clayton lying on the floor, dead.
 Miss Mabel Curtis and Miss Lulu Frank. late Thursday afternoon, res cued 9-years-old Arthur Scoring from drowning at Keyboard lake, Deep River. The young women. who were walking near the lake, saw the boys legs sticking from a hole cut through the ice while the rest of the boy was under water. They ran to the place where the boy was drowning and. get ting hold of that part which was above water, hauled him out on the ice. The lad is none the worse for his involun- tary bath.
 In reference to the c1lrtailment of train service on the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad and the reduction of hours of car shop en- ployes at Readville. Mass, and New Haven. President 0. s. Mellen of the railroad said that the sweeping reduc tions in the force were made necessary by the extreme falling off in the earn ings since January 1. "Just as soon as the business will warrant 1t. the men will be put back or re-employed." he added. ''In the shops it was thought best to reduce the hours and keep the men employed on fewer hours instead of discharging them outright"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
WRESTLING.
EASY FOR
 TOM JENKINS.
He Made Fleming Look Like an Amateur-WOn One Fall When the Butcher Boy" Quit-Notes.

New York, March 1.2-The wrest- ling bout between Tom Jenkins and John Fleming last night at Sulzer' $ Harlem River park ended in a row. The men were wrestling best two in three falls at mixed style with one hour limit. Jenkins won the toss and selected catch-as-catch-can for the style for the first bout. He played all around Fleming and gained the first fall in 2S minutes 10 seconds with crotch and wrist hold. There was a rest of ten minutes, and the match was resumed at Graeco-Roman style, which is Pienings speciality. Jenkins got on top at once and made Fleming look like a novice. Fleming could not move Jenkins, although twice he almost had the hammerlock on his clever opponent. Shortly after 12 o'clock Piening's manager jumped into the ring and said that according to the agreement the bout was over. Fleming at the time was in bad way and looked as if he would be thrown. Florrie Barnett, the referee, jumped into the ring and declared Jenkins the winner. The crowd hissed Fleming for quitting. Jenkins said he was willing to continue, but Piening's s manager declared the bout was at an end according to the agreement. A large crowd witnessed the match, and the four preliminaries were watched with great interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
PARENT INJURED.

Macon, Ga, March 12.-Shortstop Parent, while making dash for a batted ball on the practice ground Thursday afternoon, came near putting himself out of the running for the re- mainder Of the season. Parent ripped the ball which caromed toward Man ager Collins. and as he ran for 1t stepped on the ball, badly wrenching his ankle. aren't fell to the ground and was quickly surrounded by mem- bers of the Bostons, who gave him im- mediate treatment, and at the Lanier last night Parent was suffering only slightly from his sprain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
NEW HAVEN SAFE.

New Haven, March 12.-C.. J. Dan- aher of Meriden, who has purchased the New Haven baseball franchise, had a conference with Manager J. K. Punderford of the F. H. < W. R. R. Go yesterday, in which MT Danaher was informed that the company would do all in it's power to keep the base ball team in this city. It is under stood that grounds will be secured at Savin Rock, and that strong team will be put in the field. James E. McGann held conference with Mr Danaher yesterday, but the deal for the transfer of the franchise to To- cal syndicate was not completed. An other conference will be held in few days, when the deal will be closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
THE MESSENGER MADE RECORD,
FRvorites' Good Showing on the New
 Orleans Track. --.- .

Favorites' Good Showing on the New
 Orleans Track. .-,.-s. -a
 NEW ORLEANS, March 12.-Favor- ties were in good form here, Sharp Bird and Roue Being the only ones to suffer defeat. Tn both of these races the winners were well backed second choices. Scorpio in the handicap equaled the track record, and The Mes sengee in the fifth race reduced the mile and a half mark from minutes 34 seconds to ? minutes B 3-5 seconds. First Race-Tally H. won, Moderate second, Lady Contrary third. s-.
 Second Race-Fitzbriar won, Sharp Bird second, Hemlcok third.
 Third Race-New Mown Hay won, Wreath of Ivy second, vestry third.
 Fourth ,Race-Seorpio won, New York second, Roue third. Fifth Race-The Messenger won, Mauser second, Free Admission third.
 Sixth Race-Apache won, John Coul- ter second, Lady Mistake third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
To shoot For Palma Trophy.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Invitations have been sent to riflernen in the United States and in various foreign countries requesting the appointment of teams to participate in the match for the Palma trophy, which repre- sents the military championship of the world. The trophy was won by the American team at Bisley, England, July II, 1903, in competition with teams from Great Britain, France, Norway, Canada, Australia and Natal. This year the trophy is to be contested for at Sea Girt, N. J., on or about Sept. 1. i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
DECIDED TO-DAY.

Whether the New York Americans will change the date of their opening game in this city to April 13. to avoid clash with the New Brooklyn National league game at Washington park on April 14 will probably be de- cided to-day after conference be-
 tween Treasurer Frank Farrell and Ban Johnson, president of the Ameri- can league, who will arrive in town from Washington this morning. If a majority of the American league clubs decide that such change is advisable. it will be made. c. H. Ebbets of the Brooklyn club. however, made the statment yesterday that the opening date of American League park would not be changed. and he inferred that there was no legal way by which it could be altered. When Johnson gets here to-day he will probably have something to say regarding Herr mann's statement that exhibition games at Ridgewood were not dis cussed at last Sundays conference at the Waldorf-Astoria It is now a fore gone conclusion that Hermann will not be chairman of the national com sion again. that is, if peace is to reign between the two big leagues. The American league will insist upon hav- ing Q non-partisan chairman. in view
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
Russell Won Two Falls.

PENSACOLA, Fla, March 12.-The wrestling match between Hugh Rus sell, champion of Michigan and Wis consin, and Dan McMahon of Chicago resulted in Russell winning the best cured the first fall in fourteen minutes, but seemed to weaken afterward, while Russell appeared to grow stron- ger and won the last two falls with apparent ease. .~...-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
FIRE ALARM.

4-COr South Main ana Srand sts. 6-Scovill Manufacturing Go (P.l 6-COr Bridge and Magul sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro (P.l
 13--Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main ana Wolcott road. 15-tor Cor High and Waf.ut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 2R--Cor Buckingham, and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect stz. 2S-Cor Hillside avehue aDc Pine sts. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Rank sts. 84-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. 85-Conn R'y X L't'g Go. car h'se (P S6-Waterbury Brass Go (Pl 37--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go (PD 45-Benedict & Rurnham Mfg Go. rS 46-Waterhurv Buckle Go. (PD 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. k2-C'or Franklin ana Union sta. 53-Waterbury Clock Go. case fac.{Pl 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts. Sf-Cor T.ihertv and River sts, h7--No E hose house.
 yS-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. s2-s'or noolittle alley and Duhlin sSs 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 7g-North Willow st. cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson, and Waterville sts. 1Ao-woicott st heyond Howard. Ie2-Cor Fast Main md Welton sts. s12-The P7att RroS O. rA e12-uarnu,onf1 Rnckle Go fpG e14-waterhury Clock Go m'v't far (r1 o1e--Cor North Mnin and Grove ets. oh1-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. ee1-Iurc:fon Cooke anfl ". Main sts. e12-t5rove. het Central & Holmes avs. eI1-S. N. n. Telephcne Go building H1 s12-Cor Bank ana Meadow sts. & Gloves fPl e,4-Plume & Atwood p1 e1s-American Ring Co. fo1 e1e-rlectric light Station RD a1s-Holmes Booth & Haydens (P1 so1-No 4 Hose House. eos-C,or Washington ave & Porter stA. so4-E,or Charles an,i Porter sts. so5--Cor Simors st G Washington ave. e71-city Lumber < Coal Go. R) 4io-Tracy Bros T) 432-Cor I.ihertv and s. Main sts. 451-SteeIe & Johnson Mfg Go. (PD Seo-Cor Baldwin and Rye ats.
 0r Private.
 SIGNALS.
 I. One stroke calls superintendent Co the City hall. . 1-1. Two strokes. fire out, recall. Ill. Three strokes. 12 m. Q D. m. 1-1-1-1~1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entf~e force .rto se~vsce.
 Foxy Admiral Togo.
 Who throws the shrieking shells
 And wars fierce pecan loudly swellR
 And Japan's naval prowess tells?
 It's Toga.
 Who is 1t hammers at the gate,
 And bids the Russ beware his fate,
 And knocks big holes In arrnor platef
 It's Toga.
 Who is 1t hides his every loss,
 And gives his head an airy toss,
 And proves himself foxy hoss7
 It's Toga.
 -.Clsveleud Plain Dealess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
Arabo Fooled the Talent.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12.-Fins weather favored the racing at Oak land, but the track was very muddy. A six furlongs handicap, which brought together some clever sprinters, was the main attraction. Wentworth was heavily played favorite, with Albula and Elliot next fancied. The result was unexpected, as Arabo, an outsider, led all the way and beat Wentworth handily. Surprises were the order of the day, as only one favorite landed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
Harvard and columbia Gymn

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 12.-A dual gymnastic exhibition was given in the Hemenway gymnasium, Harvard university, last night by students of Harvard and Columbia. Considering the fact that the meet was in no sense a competition, some excellent work was done. Honors in the vario- Sk events were about even, but Columbia was superior on the parallel bars and flying rings, while Harvard men ex- celled at pole vaulting, tumbling and exercises on the horizontal bars. A. Gring and A. Robeson, both Harvard men, in the pole vault cleared seven feet six inches and did not try for a higher mark,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
AMATEUR WRESTLING

The annual wrestling championships of the New York A. c. were held in the clubs gymnasium on Thursday night. There were five classes, 125, 135, 148 and 158 pounds, and a heavy weight class, and some very clever mat work was witnessed by those pres ent. A feature of the night was the excellent work Of Frederick. Narganes who secured titles in the 145 and 1858 pound classes. His opponent in the final of the heavier class was A. O.. Schramm, whom he threw in min utes 2S seconds. Narganes did not throw F. Cochran, whom he met in the 145 pound class, but was declared the winner on points. In the heavyweignt class Marshall Page won on points from R. E. Larendon in the final. H. F. Baxter won first honors in the 125 pound class and H. Jaeckel, IT, won in the 135 pound class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
International Hockey Game a Draw

International Hockey Game a Draw.
 NEW YORK, March 12.-A fast and stubbornly contested game of hockey which was played at the St. Nicholas rink between the Wanderers of this city, champions of the Amateur Hook ey league, and the Victoria team of Montreal resulted in a rather unsatis- factory draw, each side having scored eight goals. As fancy dress carnival was on the programme immediately after the international game, the ref cree decided not to call for. an extra period, and neither team was anxious ko continue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-12
Cornell Fencers Beat Columbia.

ITHACA, N. Y., March 12.-Cornelrs fencers defeated Columbia last night by score of 2 to 2, winning two bouts out of the first three, two in the sec ond set and all three in the last. Cor nell's best work was done by Bowman and Pino, each of whom won all three of his bouts