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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
BABcooK GETS BUSY.

F. H. Babcock of Waterville was a caller at the Democrat office this morn ing and he hurled few challenges at a couple of the local wrestlers which should make them warm around the collar. He says that hes understands that Fred Otis of the North End Atn- letic club has been boasting as to what he could do to Babcock, and in order to show how cheap he holds Otis he stated that he would agree to throw Otis two falls in one hour any time the north ender wanted to meet him on the mat. In regard to Arthur Perigard of the South End club, he stated that he would meet Perigard on the mat and agree to throw him three falls in one hour. He would wrestle any man that was brought along an even up match at 125 pounds. This did not bar Jack Harvey or any other of the 12,Aoound men or boys. First come first served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Petitions Were In order.

The caution and conservatism of the average banker are proverbial! A little story which heard the other day serves to illustrate the banking trait to a rather humorous degree. A man I know had some paper to discount. He resides in one of the larger towns near Pittsburg, and he called at cer- lain bank in that town with his note.
 s'Mr. Blank" he said to the cashier, T wish your bank would discount this note for me. I can get So-and-so to in. dorse it and So-and-so and So-and-so,' Y giving the names of a score of meH who, he stated, would be willing to put their names to the back of the note.
 All right said the cashier in reply. Suppose you get them aIlr'
 This reply took the man who wanted the accommodation completely off his feet. So, picking up his hat, he made profound bow to the man with the hoe-I mean the man with the dough and replied in tones Of biting sarcasm:
 My dear sir, see your point exact ly. What you want is q petition, not a note. Good afternoon, sir. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
M'GoyERN AFTE.R BRIrr

Terry McGovern has despaired of in sducing Young Corbett to meet him again, for he has issued a challenge to 'meet Jimmy Britt. Yesterday at New Haven McGovern made the following proposition to Corbett's conqueror: q lam willing to meet Jimmy Britt and 5W1H agree to have it out with him.
 weigh in at 130 pounds at the ringside.
 realize that Britt is at the present time in no condition to meet me. But r will wait certain period if he prom
 ses that he will eventually give me a light. If Britt should not care to meet Bme till fall, and Young Corbett wants sto dg-t me before that I would be Swilling But in the meantime I will agree to box any featherweight in the sworld from 122 pounds to 126 pounds
 U can get to 122 pounds and remain sEtrong, no matter what they may say"
 McGover1l further says that the best way to settle for all time the question lregardiGz the featherweight title 's for gome of the sporting writers through
 put the country to select six feather
 weights. put them in championship class, pair them for a series of bouts,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Clayton Petersburg, Va; William

Clayton, Petersburg, Va; William A. Trumbull, Litchfield; George M. Bur dette, Worcester, and two others; first base. John Robinson, Springfield; John Golden, Pittston, Pa; James F. Doran, Holyoke; second base. Marvin Ander- son, Dover N. J.; S. McShane, Cincin- nati: Netwood Blankenship, Peters burg, Va: third base. Ray V. Perkins, Sanford Me; Fred Twombly, Provi- dence; F. L. Ingersoll, Franklin, Mass; outfielders, William F. Fitzmaurice, Marlborough, Mass: NJ. J. Donovan, Westerly, R. l.; Jerry Cornell, Win sted; NJ. J. Kelly Kingston, Pa; Mich ael Granf1eld, Springfield; NJ. X. Ander- son Meriden. The team, it is under stood, will be under the captainship and management of Silver Braun. O. T Danaher of Meriden, the owner Of the New Haven team. will not defi- nitely announce this. but negotiations to that effect are in progress. The po- sition has been offered to Braun, who was formerly New Haven player, and friends of his in that city state that he has signified the intention of accept inR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.

Williamsport Pa, April 1I.-A deal is now on whereby the Tri-State as sociation of baseball clubs composed of seven teams in Pennsylvania, Del aware and New Jersey, may be taken into the National association. Presi- dent Powers has submitted a proposi- tion which is now being considered by the magnates of the Tri-State associa tion It is understood that President Powers's proposition Is that the Tr1- State shall rank with the Eastern league and that players now with the organization shall be allowed to re- main
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
CRIPPs A GOOD ONE.

Arthur Cripps is evidently pretty husky chap and the Australian dem- onstrated that fact in private the other night in some part of New York state. rom ORourke had man named Joe Williams, whom he considered com er, and Sam Fitzpatrick agreed to pit Cripps against him in private. $500 was taken in at the gate and Charley Mitchell was referee. 2 Cripps proved himself a clever boxer and a hard hit Ter Williams was badly punished for two rounds and only the persistent < Eufslng or Tom O'Rourke kept him on his pins. In the third round camp bist end. He was game and wanted fo battle but when he carried the fight DO the Australian he met his master and was put to sleep with. clever right punch to the jaw. Cripps did not have a scratch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
CROWLEY RE1NsTATED.

Washington, April II. The George town university athletic advisory board Saturday reinstated Pitcher U. Tate Bromley, who has been charged with actions impair1ng hls amateur standing According to affidavits re ceiyed Saturday morning from the Indianapolis American association club Bromley is cleared of the charges that he has signed contract to play as a professional, and also that he ever received any payment or expense allowance for the four games he pitch ed for the Indianapolis team last fall on days when this club played double headers and allowed Bromley to pitch upon his own solicitation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
IAN sHANNoNs STAFF.

Daniel shannon, supervisor of um- hires for the Connecticut league. has announced the completion of his stan. He will work himself and will have four men in the field. This will allow of an extra man and it is expected that a regular umpire will be at every championship game. In number Of games last season players had to oil ciate and it caused good deal of dis satisfaction Shannon has appointed Charles Kennedy of Springfield, Rich ard McNIahon of Taunton, William Mclaughlin of Philadelphia and Thomas Queenen of Paterson. Shan non as chief umpire will have super vision over the others and will be held responsible for their work. He has not decided upon the disposition of the men for the opening games.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
HANDBAL-L..
MATCHES HELD AT
 COURTS YESTERDAY.

New York, April 11.-HandbalI en- thusiasts crowded the local courts yes terday and spirited matches were the rule. Mike Egan has not yet returned from San Francisco, but this had no apparent effect on the quality of the games at the Jersey City court. The match in which the most interest was taken was between Patrick McGovern and John McKeeyer. McGoyern won the first and second games, but in the third McKeever scored his twenty-one aces while McGovern was compiling seventeen. McKeever's strong finish induced him to make match with McGovern, best three out of five games, which will be played next, Fri day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Fell All over Hsmsels Arain.

Mr. Makinbrakes was complimenting the preacher, whom he had happened to meet at street corner.
 "I liked that sermon of yours last Sunday first rate, MT. snow" he said. Tt was right to the point; reminded mel didn't think of it till just now of a sermon heard in Missouri once. The preacher-by the way, he was a. CT colored man I'd forgotten that, but the coincidence was you know there are colored preachers that-that can preach like the old Harry some times-nnd -and-well, when you come to think of it, you know-there's a good deal of spiritual awakening on the part of your congregation now. isn't there, Mr. Snow ?'-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
BASKET BALL
EVEN UP
 ONCE MORE
Business Men and Crescents are Tied Again Must Play one More Game for A Decision.

The final game in the Y. NJ. c. A. basketball league was played on Sat urday night. ss The Crescents defeated the Nutmegs by the score of 27 to 13. By winning the game the Crescents tied the Business Men for first place, making it necessary that another game be played between these teams to de- eide the championship The lineup and summary:
 Crescents. Nutme egs. Candee ......... f.. Constantine (cl Gearing ......... f. ........ Williams Brown .......-.. C. .J. Littlejohn Warner (c) ....... g. ........ Cooley Hudson .-.......- g. ........ USoSk1n
 Score. Crescents *27, Nutmegs 13; goals from floor, Gearing 5, Warner 5, Candee 8, Usoskin 3, Brown. Cooley Williams and Littlejohn: goals from fouls, Warner ?. Constantine; referee. F. J. Danaher; umpire. M. L. Martas; scorer and timer. IF. I. Trowbrkge.
 @One point given Cresce11ts for man being fouled while throwing for bas- ket.
 BLUES AND WHITES.
 X preliminary game between the Blues and Whites ended in victory for the Blues by the score of p to IA. The lineup and summary:
 Rlues Whites. Martus f. .. I1avigne ITsoskin r. ...... McNaugiit W Schneider Curtis E,stav e. Claffey 1ire1. White
 Score, Blues 3, Whites 14; goals from floor. Schneider $ Lavigne 7, ,CIaffey 2. Diver ?; Martus Estey and McNaughty: goals from fouls, schnei- der 8. Lavigne 2, McNaught and Cur .tis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
ED OCONNELL WON.

Eddie O'Connell of New Haven got the decision over Kid Parker sof Bos- ton Saturday night in the Tingue opera house in Seymour in one of the best wrestling matches seen there in a long time. The sport was under the au- spices of the Seymour Athletic club, and there were about 800 present .O'Connell won the first fall in 14 min utes. Parker taking the second in 12 minutes. while O'ConnelI got the third fall in 2R minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Antioue Fakes

The Hong Kong Daily Press says:
 "The European seeker after curios out here Is a source Of revenue to many an interruptions native yender A meth.
 cd whereby the appearance of century old china is simulated is to kill a dog and place the new. comparatively value less porcelain in it's inside, afterward burying it in the earth. Atthe end of a year the ware is transformed into a choice specimen of yeritable antique. ;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
COURT TENNIS.
Crane Wins the Annual Champion shin Once More.

New York, April 11.-Joshua Crane .Jr, of the Boston Athletic association, secured his fourth successive victory in the annual championship series at court tennis in the Racquet and Tennis club Saturday. He defeated Charles E. Sands of the local club in three straight sets, 6-1, GA, 6-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Makeup of the English Woman.

fish woman from her shopping, says London Truth, wnnr nendishly heartless horror she would turn out. Tearing the plumes from living birds for her hat, scorning her starving coun- trymen, their wives and children, while she nips across to Paris to buy her silks, decking her head with the tresses of poor souls Ill in the hospital But we will go no further with the fabrication of our female Frankehstein
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
What Little Harry Was
 Capable of Doing Himself

A TEACHER in Kindergarten in "A Boston had among her pupils e
 little chap of tender years named Harry D. One morning Harry came tt school with the flush of triumph on his face.
 "I can deth mythelf now," he said, with decided lisp.
 You can dress yourself?' said the teacher. why, what smart little boy you are!'
 Soon after the session of the school had begun up went Harrys hand.
 What is it, Harry" asked the. teach CT.
 "T can deth my own theft
 You have already told me that,' 7 said the teacher.
 Twice Harry announced that he could "deth himthelf,'' and when he an nounced 1t for the third time the teach CT said:
 Now, Harry, you have disobeyed me twice, for told you not to interrupt me by saying again that you could dress yourself. You may go behind that screen in the corner and stay there until say that you can come out"
 Harry obeyed. and moment later two or three visitors were announced.
 What a charming lot of little peo- pie" said one of the callers, sand only one vacant seat"
 The little boy who sits there is here,' said the teacher. T had him go behind that screen for slight in fraction of the rules, but he may come out now. Harry, dear, go back to your seat"
 Harry came forth, and, horrors, he was clad in nothing but the simplicity of nature!
 1T can undeth mythelf, tool" he an nounced.,
 Acknowledgements Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Steak with Banenas.

Peel one banana and slice in round pieces, and while the steak is cooking fry them in a little hot butter till they are brown. After the meat is on the platter lay these pieces over it, arranging them prettily, and put the parsley around as before. Bananas are very nice with @@sse>ak.-Good House keeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
pIENING MEErs TWO.

John Fleming, the Graeco- Roman champion wrestler. will meet Neil Ol- sen and Billy Edwards, heavy weight champion wrestler of the Bronx, at the London theater, New York, tonight The Butcher Boy" feels confident that he will dispose of both men within the time limit. Fritz AIohl, the Alpine Boy" and Young Hackenschmidt will also wrestle. The bout is expected to be a hard struggle for both men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
At Tarrant's.

At Tarrant's court, at Grove and Sev- enteeth streets, Jersey City, the fast est and most exciting match of the day was q special singlehanded five, game rubber for a side bet of S10 be- tween Pat Sullivan and Joe Pilking ton. The latter won the first. but Sul- livan took the next two. Pilkinton won the fourth game by 21 to IS, then Sullivan won the deciding game by q similar margin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
NEW HAVEN TEAM

The men to report for practice. are Catchers, Harry Jope, Austin. Mass; Peter Foley, Naugatuck; Frank Locke. Monday. O.; E. c. Stempel, Philmont, N Y.; pitchers, Thomas Tuckey. Union City; Lawrence Hannafn. Winsted; :; Charles W. Smut, Philmont, N F.: David Fl. Porter, Baltimore; Richard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
TO CURE.

weak stomach. loss of appetite, hatplsDce. waterbrash, rising of food, heartburn, nightmare, coated tongue. offensive breaths iaundice, bad complexion. liver spots. yellow eyes, constipation, paipitation of the heart, and short breath after meals. take Dr. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills. Eot plenty of good nourishing food. 4 pill after each meal. White wrapper if con- situated, yellow if bowels are reguiar. 2s cts. at druggists. Send to us for free sample.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
At Murphy,s.

At Murphy's 12bth street court there were several lively partnership match es. One of the best was between NJ. Hurst and John Taugney and Tom Lynch and Tom Dunn. The latter pair took the first and second games, then. Hurst and Taugney won three, the final one by a single point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
AT Polo < A

At the new Polo A. A. court, Lyons and Kean, representing the Union Boat club, defeated ROCK and Kneirin of the Waloo, Boat club and Murphy and Magnolia, Metropolitan Boat club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
.GANS AND GARDNER

Joe Cans and Gus Gardner, who fought for the third time last week, will be matched again. Cans got the decision, but Gardner claims he7 had the best of the fight and wants another chance They will fight in Saginaw, Mich, early in Jne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
At Cronin's.

Three game rubbers predominated at Cronin's court, 56s Henderson street, Jersey City. The proprietor and John Mercy tackled John Malyey and James Mercy and were defeated 2 to 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
At Brooklyn.

Policemen William Browner and Robert Boles of the Forty-eighth pre- cinct met in a three game match at the Brooklyn handball court, Browner won by score of ? 10 i.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
Al Slleehan's.

Several close matches were played by the members of the Michael J. ,-uee- han Handball association, victory being gained by the odd game in every in stance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
FORBES s-GooDM MANsDRAW

Chicago, April Clarence Forbes of Chicago and Kid Goodman of Bos- ton fought six rounds Saturday night, tbe decision being a draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11

say at St Louis. and hold the scraps by pairs, the two men meeting in the finals being matched for the title.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
THE DIAMOND.
LINING UP
 THE TEAMS
New York Americans Show Their Kettle Yesterday Results of all Games Sat- urday and Sunday.

That the base ball cranks of Greater New York want Sunday games by a big league team was shown beyond doubt yesterday when the New York Americans played the Ridgewoods at RidgeWood Though only an exhibi- ton game and though the weather was cold and rain threatened, there were 120O0 persons present to see the New Yorks play the Ridgewoods after the latter had played the Philadelphia Giants, team of colored players. Though big, the crowd would DO doubt have been bigger had the game been a championship one, such as the New York American league club was pre- vented from giving the people on Sun days at Ridgewood.
 The New Yorks defeated the Ridge woods yesterday, 14 to 2, and 1t was a good humored and orderly crowd as well as big one.
 The New Yorks delighted the spec tators with their hard hitting. They got lively in the second inning and let loose stream of vigorous sWats. Powell pitched the first four innings and Hughes the last five. Hughes used speed and an occasional bender. while Powell merely lobbed the ball up. Two hits were made off Hughes and three off Powell. Three hits and two runs were made off Powell in the fourth inning.
 Neither Anderson nor Fultz played in the outfeld. Ill their places Bng- laub and Thoney did excellent work. Every man on the New York team hit safely and several of the long drives would have been home runs but for ground rule. The score:
 RH.E. New York o 2 5 3 o i 3 o %-14 16 1 Ridgewood % 0 2 o 0 O o O. 5 3
 Batteries Powell. Hughes and Be vile; Ahern and Duffy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
d susceptible Patient.

d Susceptible Patient. 'sYour rich brother is in the hospital. isn't her"
 "Yes.r
 "And how is he progressing" "Oh, I'm dreadfully worried about hifn!''
 .'So sorry. Are you afraid he will not recover?'
 "Oh, no; it isn't that I'm worrying about It's his pretty nurse. ."-Cleve- land Plaip flr@ic9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
CIT ANn4Nr OF THE TEAMS.
SURROUNDINGS WIN AGAIN

The Sterling Five basketball team of this city ended most successful season on Saturday by defeating the Red, White and Blue team of Tor rington. The game was played at the K. of P. fair in the Torrington opera house and was witnessed by n large crowd. The Sterlings secured the lead early in the game and main tained it throughout. The score at the end of the first tshaR was 24 to IA, while at the end Of the game 1t was 46 to 33. The lineup of the teams was as follows:
 Sterling Five. Torrington. Johnson ...... forward ... Doyle Jaeger ....... forward Doyle " Curtis .... center .... Kilmartinl Selby ... guard .... Brimble Littlejohn -. guard ...,s..- A1xon
 Summary Sterlings A. Torrington 33; field goals, Yaeger ( Brimble C. Selby 6, Littlejohn 6, Axon 4, Kilmdra tin 3, Johnson. ?. ". Curtis 2, Doyle l, Hogan i; goal from foul, Brinble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
At St Louis.

St Louis, April Despite the chilly weather 21 900 people attended the sixth game of the local championship series between the National and Amer ican nague teams. The Nationals won yesterdays game easily. Both teams have now won three games. The de ciding game will be played to-day. The score:
 Cardinals O4 10 0 2 o 4 a-11 14 i Browne .3 0 0 0 o o 0 2 l. 6. Il 3
 Batteries-Taylor and Grady; Sies
 Al Hoholxen: R.H.E. HoholSeT .oO215O20* *-1O h 2 Poughkeepsie .000O0O000- O., 4 3
 Batteries -Lindeman and Lamar; Wallace and Burke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11
THE NEW NERVE TONIC.
AND KIDNEY CURE.

Cleanses the Kidneys and Bladder, purfdes xhs. Blood. Puts Flesh on thin people. Strengthens i the Nerves Clears the Brains Cures Nervous | Debility, Insomnia, Failing Memory. Restores the Vim. vigor, Vitality and Strength of Youth, in both weak Men and Women.
 Thls New Remedy works like Magic but is at~ solutely harmless. Weigh yourself before taking. Price, so cte.E 2 hoxes. $500, by mali We will cheeTfully refund the money if won ars bot benefited. Try it and be convinced
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-16
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, April 15:-Today was another
one of languid speculations and tirnid
operations in stocks by a small contin-
gent Of professional traders who were
not bold enough to follow prices to any
distance from last nights level. Outside
OF professional operations there was lit
tie in the market so far as coul0 be de-
tected. The most conspicuous movement
of the day was that in Erie and the
steady accumulation of that stock made
some impression on the general list. re-
sulting in a rally from the early de-
cline The buying of Ere was unexplan-
ed but the existence Of divided holdings
in the stock by the same interests as
those arrayed in the contest for the con-
troll of the Northern Pacific revived some
of the old rumors about the extension Of
the contest to Erie. which were in circu-
lation at the time of the first contest in
the northwest.
The exports of grain for the week
show falling off from last week of 6io.-
900 bushels for wheat and 5000 bushels
for corn. indicating the contracted sup
ply of commercial bills in the exchange
market.
London is plainly able TO command gold
in New York at present for repayments
in Paris. The market closed inert and
with insignificant changes in the general
list.
Bonds were Irregular. There was a
sharp advance in the Central of Georgia
junior issues. Total sales. par value.
s.. oS0. 900 United States bonds were I'M
changed on call.
Quotations were as follows: