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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Racing Notes.

Lord Derby, 2:05aa. tho famous horse of B ID. Smatherss trotting string, is to be raced this year through the grand circuit. 1t has been two years since he was raced for sea- son. It was believed he would never race again, but George Spear, Smath- ers's trainer. says he is working sound and he will enter him in all the 2:05 and 2:06 trots. His first start will be at Detroit.
 The prices laid by the big future books on the Brooklyn, Suburban and Brighton handicaps will not be offered to the public until after February 20, when the declaration peri6d for these events expires. It is freely predicted that when the odds appear McChesney will be a slight favorfte for the Brook lyn over Hermis, Africander and Irish Lad, while Waterboy and McOhegney will be quoted equal first choices for the Suburban and the Brighton.
 Jack Martin, who rode for Julius Fleischmann until the latter retired from the turf last season. has signed q contract to ride for W. B. Jennings for il year. Martin had hard luck last year. going through a it of sickness which kept him out of the saddle for some tima. but he has been riding in California this winter in old-time form. Jennings will bring Shotgun, Proper and Dainty together with bunch Of 2year-olds to the eastern tracks early in the spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Ruhlin and Munroe.

Boston, Feb. 10.--Jack Munroe and Gus Ruhlin wrestled seventy-five min- utes to draw before the Criterion Athletic Club here last night.
 The match was catch-as-catch-can and was for percentage of the gate receipts. The clubhouse was comfort ably filled when the men went on. This was the first wrestling match at the Criterion since the exclusion of boxing, when Garter and Choynski were arrested and subsequently, re- leased because the grand jury refused to find bill against them.
 Munroe and Ruhlin were evenly paired in the matter of size and weight, and neither had much on the other with regard to skill.
 They were on the mat most of the time, but neither could get the others $ shoulders to the pin result, and at the expiration of the time limit the referee declared the bout draw. fri4
 The men threatened to meet again and fight it out to finish,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
ROWING.
COLLEGE CREWS PREPAR-
 ING FOR COMING RACE.

After looking over the candidates for the Yale varsity crew, John Ken nedy, the professional coach, says that the chances for turning out winning eight this year are as bright as they were at this time year ago. But in order to win, Kennedy says, Yale will have to show n better crew than that which defeated Harvard on the Thames last June, because he expects the Crimson to send more formidable eight to New London than for some time past. Not much is heard about Kennedy in Yale boating affairs, but he is one of the best aquatic instruc- tors in America. While Courtney, Ellis Ward. O'Dea, Hanlon and other noted rowing coaches have held the front of the stage from year to year. Kennedy has been working quietly at New Haven turning out Yale crews ' that have in most cases been victori- ous. Rowing at Yale is conducted on q system. with all advisory coach and head coach in charge of affairs, but Kennedy's practical Knowledge of row. ing and his ability to put his ideas into effect have worked wonders for the Blue on the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
TROTTING.
CONGRESS OF NATIONAL
 TROTTING ASSOCIATION

New York, Feb 1O.--For many years harmony has prevailed at each gather ing of the congress of the National Trotting association The meeting scheduled to open to-day at the Mur- ray Hill hotel bids fair to be the first stormy session since the days when Thomas J. Vail, by. the autocratic use of his office ns secretary, brought about the opposition that was not quieted until the present. secretary took office.
 This time rumor has 1t that .Presi- dent r. r. Johnston is the target of the opposition, the reason being hinted at that his views and rulings are not elastic enough to meet the views of the so-styled advance element. NIem- bers of the opposition have been in the city for several days working to perfect the organization and get votes for the election to-day.
 Last night the final meeting was held at the Hoffman house to close up the ranks and make everything ready for the fight. 1t Is rumored that Sem ator Horace White of Syracuse is the choice of the opposition for the office of president. It is also stated au ap- parently good authority that the ol- position is opposed to some of the members of the old board of review. and compromised may be effected that will result in the election of the following board: T. M. Johnson, Calais. Me; +. II Perkins, Providence; James Butler, New York, and w. Per " Taylor. Buffalo. .-.s
 The present board Is made up of Colonel John F. Thayer, Boston; Charles Dana Palmer. Lowell; John
 
 or. Rochester. N Y, and the Hon J. H. Sibley, Franklin. Pa. That the op- position Is full of fight Is shown by the fact that prominent western lawyer has been retained to attend the meet ing and guard the interests of his clients by taking advantage Of every technical point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
WRESTLING.
HITCH IN
 KELLY MATCH
Question of the Hour of Weighing Nm Has Caus- ed a Delay in the Sign. ing of Articles.-Notes.

There is 8 little hitch in the signing of articles for the John E. Kelly and
 William Cnaki match, which is sched- uled for next Thursday night Joe Lawlor,. who Is looking after Kelly's interests, wants the men to weigh in
 at 145 pounds, give or take two pounds, at the ringside. Dick Howell, who is taking care of Cnaki, wanted the weighing to be done at 8 o'clock In the afternoon. However, to-day he said he would split the matter up~and allow the weighing to be done at 6 o'clock. It is probable that before the day Is over Manager Lawlor will agree to that and the articles will be signed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
THE MOTOR CAR <
 OF THE FUTURE.

A representative of the Democrat drifted into the sporting emporium of ID. 1T. Towle & Co. yesterday, and incidentally started Mir Towle on his hobby, the "Trankln," which. af CT an exhaustive examination and trial, he is convinced is the horseless veht- cle of the future. So enthusiastic is he anent it merit, that he not only ex- poets 1t to otltrival all other machines, but that it will become such favor ite, and so universally used in the not far distant future, that every report or on the Democrat will be equipped with one. MT Towle gave a very lu- cid and interesting description of the exceptional advantages that the b,ranKlin possesses over other ma- chimes. including air-cooling in pref erence to water cooling, four cylinders instead of two, the latter being con-
 sidered 'Sood enorrVh" by the ma .1orIry or manufacturers. Tnere the many other features of merit men, toned by MT Towle that have not been grasped by the writer in the nec- essary detail to convey them tntelli- gently to others. Mir Towie will be pleased to show their merits to all who are interested. Tine firm carries all graues or motor cars rom S4xo up to $S,UOh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Boxing Notes.

Youne Peter Jackson's recent bout with George Cole of Trenton has caused the Chdcafo autho ities to is- sue an edict against coiored fighters.
 Jimmy Brggs of Boston, who made good in two battles he fought in Philadelphia. has been matched to box Billy Woods, the Quaker Clty featherweight, next Friday n'ght be fore the National A. C.. PhiladHlpGia.
 Efforts are on foot to arrange an other meeting between Terry McGov- ern and Jimmy Briggs or Boston, 10 box ten rounds before an atnls,ic club in a New England city, IA Hhe match is arranged it will take place inside of four weeks.
 Judging by his exhibition against Sandy Ferguson in Philadelphia last Saturday night, Jack Johnson IS Wise if he thanks h's lucky stars that Champion Jim Jeffries draws the color line, He had Ferguson reeling twice, but couldn't finish him.
 George Gardner of Lowell and kla Carter of Brooklyn are to have tnell fifth meeting in the squared circle on February 10, when they have been matched to box six rounds at catch weights before the Milwaukee Box'ng
 
 up a purse of $1,000 for the battle. Gardner won all Of the previous en- counters between these glad ators.
 There Is great joy among the fol- lowers of boxinr In Boston over the action of the grand jury in finding no bill against Joe ChoynslSi and Kid Carter. who were charged with vlo- lating the boxing law. Two of the local clubs have decided to put on boufs this week. They are the Lenox A. O., which will put on bouts Friday night, and the Central A. O.. which will show on Saturday pight.
 Kid Goodman. the Boston feather weight, who has been fighting In Eng land under the name of Willie OBrien, has returned to Boston dis" s,1sted with the boxing game on the other side. He fought three bouts, losing one on foul and winning two. Goodman wants to fight Abe Atten at 122 pounds. He will box Kid Dona- hue next Saturday night at the Central A. O.. Boston.
 Eddie Hanlon. tine California featherwedght, will have his first en- gagement in the east with Jack Nc Clelfand of Pittsburg. They will meet next Saturday night in four round bout in Pittsburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10

E ! s lumbia. The Russians immediately commenced to operate their seareh1 lights and opened fire toward the sea. The firing lasted only short tims. Then more shocks were felt, and the Russians again commenced firing.
 "The Japanese did not return the fire. Two Russian battleships went in; and were beached across the entrance of the harbor. They were soon fol- lowed by Russian cruiser, which also was beached None of the vessels was damaged above the water line. More shocks from torpedoes were felt dur~ ing the early morning, and then alI1 was quiet.
 At daylight three Japanese cruiser& passed Port Arthur in sight Of thd Russian fleet. The whole Russian fleet immediately weighed anchor and went ing fired shot"
 A dispatch from Tientsin says that the Russian cruisers Variag and Koris etz hauled down their flags without firing a shot and that 5000 Japanese immediately landed at Chemulpo, and the march to Seoul commenced.
 A London cable says that two large and two small British steamers engagS ed in the coasting trade and an Amerss ican four ship, the Pleiades, are blockS ed inside of Port Arthur harbor by ths disabled Russian hattIeships. Tha Russians are endeavoring by pumps and collision mats to stop the holes in their battIeships in order to take them inside at high water.
 A St. Petersburg dispatch says the issued by viceroy Alexeiefr's chief os staff .s.3
 T beg to report that Japanese squadron consisting of about fifteen battleships and cruisers approached Port Arthur and opened fire. The ens emy was received with a cannonade from the shore batteries and the guns of our squadron. which also particis pated in the engagement.
 "The Japanese squadron shortly aftss CT ceased it's fire and left. proceeding south. aS
 "Our losses in the fleet were two off1s cers wounded, nine men killed and forty-one men wounded. On the shore s batteries one man was killed and three wounded. The battleship Poltava and the cruiser Novik each had hold knocked in her side below the wateu line. The forts were slightly damaged. 'sea
 That Admiral Alexeieff will be ress called, even if he is not shot. is the opinion heard expressed more than once. This is based on the suppnsA tion that the three warships torpedoed S by the Japanese at Port Arthur have been practically put out of action fox the rest of the campaign. even if theY have not been sunk to the bottom a Rort AEthpE Eoadss ]
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10

 the flagship Idsumo and consisted of the armored cruisers Yakuma, Asama and Iwatz."
 The Russians had one cruiser out% side to watch for the Japanese ships. The cruiser was fired upon by the Japs anesey and the other Russian vessels took up their anchors and cruise1 around the roadstead. The Japanese fleet came up within three miles, and a battle commenced. The Japanese fired on the ships and forts, which re% piled. Two Russian ships were struck by shells, but were only slightly dams aged. The Russian fire fell short.
 A member of the crew of the Colums bia tells this story of the naval battle at Port Arthur:
 "The Columbia was lying in the roadstead, surrounded by fourteen Russian battleships and cruisers. A severe shock was felt on board the Go:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
SHELL PORT ARTHUR
Japanese Fleet Sinks Three
 Russian War Vessela
FOUR DAMAGED, TWO CAPTURED
Torpedo Boats Did Great DamaEc. vaceroy's official Dispatch to the a CEar Tells of Injuries to HIS
 q - Shdua and Crew
Sh1Ws and Crew.

N
 PARTS, Feb. 1O.--The following off. cial dispatch has just been received here from Port Arthur:
 "A Japanese fleet composed or If teen armored ships has bombarded Port Arthur since early morning, and the forts have returned the fire. The entire Russian fleet then went out, and a combat was soon in progress.
 "Three Russian battleships were dis abled, the Poltava and the Cesare- witch. The disabled armored cruiser Retvizan and the grounded battleships block the entrance to the harbor, pre- venting gunboats from getting out and battleships and cruisers from going in and getting coal. Besides this Japan has the Russian cruisers Variag and Koratz caught at Chemulpo. They were bound for Vladivostok.
 "The Japanese fleet was under the command of Vice Admiral Tego and consisted of four fast cruisers, Chi tose, Kasagi, Tagafago and Yoshino. which circled outside, drawing the fire of the Russians. They then Joined the main fleet, and all went in to attack the armored cruisers. Tn the Japa. nese fieet, which consisted of two divi- sions, were the Mikasa, the flagship; the first class battleshjps Asahi. Fuji, Onashima, Shikishima and Hatsuse and the dispatch boat Tatsuma. The second division of the fleet was under somman9 oS AdmiEaA Kamim1ra on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
THE SPORTING NEWS.
BICYCLING.
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 AMERICAN WHEELMEN,

Boston, p'eb 10.-The future policy of the organization was the chief question to be decided by the delegates to the annual meeting of the League of American Wheelmsn, which was held in this city to-day. One of the propositions to be discussed was that of nationalizing tho league by doing away with the state divisions and hav- ing all the business transacted by the national officers. Not more than thir- ty representatives of the various state departments of the organization were present at the meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Courtney's Appointee.

Coach Charles E. Courtney has an nounced the appointment of O.. A. Lue- der, 'O3, as assistant coach of the Cor nell crews to succeed +. D. Colson. Lueder rowed on the victorious Cor nell crews of 1901. 1902 and 1903, and was always regarded as one of the best men in the she'll It was the np- pointnient of Lueder by the faculty navy committee recently, without con- sulting Courtney. that caused the noted coach to retire from the boat house until his authority had been recognized. Courtney's appointment of Lueder smooths over all troubles at Ithaca. and work with the crews will now proceed tremendously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
BASE BALL.
A FEW TIPS ABOUT
 THE NATIONAL GAME,

Cleveland, O., Feb 10.--Manager Ar mour of the Cleveland ball team has signed William Schwartz, a local play er, for the Cleveland infield. Schwartz IS only twenty years old, but has a, fiae record. He played last season with the East Akron, O., team. Pittsburg was after him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Bowling Tourney at cleveland.

CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 10. The highest score of the day for the two teams in the bowling tourney was made by Jones and Stoke of Milwau- kee, who rolled 1,172, the next highest being Elwert and Funcke of Rellavtlle, ulss syitb As11A '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
Schlechter and Marshall Win in Sec
 ond Round.

Monte Carlo, Feb. 10.--The second round of the internatiopal masters chess tourney was played at the Inter national Sporting Club in this city
 yesterday. Marco met Maroczy, the game being drawn, SchIechter dispos- cd of Swiderski, and Marshall beat Gunsberg. For the third round, to be played to-day, tho pairing will be as follows: Maroczy vs Schlechter,, Guns berg vs Marco and Swiderski vs Mar shall. The record to dote! $
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Mrn. Post Found 0nntx,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 10.-- The jury in the case of Mrs. Helen Wilmans Post, charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes, has brought in a verdict of guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
A Great Fight.

.''That'll be q great fight" said citi' zen of Baltimore to Al Herford.
 What tighty' dreamily asked Her ford.
 "Why, the one between Russia and Japan. replied the citizen.
 "Is 1t on the leveI?" queried Her ford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10

American league team. and Charles $, Havenor, president of the Milwaukee American association team, whereby Outfelders O'Brien and Stone of Bos. ton are exchanged for Third Basernan n Unglaub Of Milwaukee.
 At a recent meeting of students of the Waterbury Business college ar- rangments we're made for the organi- Zation Of baseball team during the coming season. There is an abundance of material for star team this year. There will be about thirty candidates. The following officers have been elect ed: Edwin Pierce, pres dent; Robert Leddy, manager; A. J. Lachance, cap- tain; c. Bossidy, secretary.
 The action of the athletic authori- ties of Brown University in rescindiny tho rule which made summer ball players" ineligible for the varsity nine has created world of comment among the colleges. Dr Smith, chair man of the faculty committee of the University of Pennsylvania. has ap- plauded Browns action on the ground that 1t shows progression and desire to throw off the mask of hypocrisy. Others who have made q study of in-
 
 tercollegiate athletics, also have prais- cd Brown for doing away with q rule that it was impossible to enforce. But, on the other hand, there is an army of critics who declare that worse step could not have been taken, They charge Brown with openly encourag- ing professionalism and indulge in much uncomplimentry comment. The whole problem narrows down to the much repeated question, What Is pro@ fessionaIism Those who commend Brown say that man, or, for exam pie, a poor student, who plays baseball at summer hotel for his board and a salary should not be classed with pro- fessionals who play ball exclusively as a means of livelihood. Those who have aA contrary opinion declare that q man who receives a silver dollar for playing q game of ball is as much of a professional as Lajoie of the Cleve- lands. who draws more than $20000 in salary for three years. Meanwhile internal dissensi0n is rampant at Brown, where there is wide differ ence of opinion as to the action of the athletic committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
atnhIa nmnlnrann KtrsIsn.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.--Four hundred members of the Stable Employees un- ion at the Union Stock yards have gono on strike for an increase in Swm fyns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Fire at uuadiIla.

EMIGRATION, N. Y., Feb. l0.-- Fire has destroyed large part of the business section of the village of Una , -aillaA Tha loss ia astimstad at sEQ. .QQn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
BASKET BALL
WATERBURY HIGH AND
 ST. MARY'S ALUMNI.

The basketball game between the Waterbury High school team and a team representing the alumni of St Mary's school, which will be played at the Y. M. c. A gymnasium tonight, will be commenced at 8 o'clock, The lineup of the teams will be as follows: w. IT. &. St Mary's Alumni. Guilfoile .,,,. center ..,,. Danaher Hannigan .... forward ..,,.. Claffey Littlejohn .... forward ,.-.,. Sutton Heebner .. guard ,.,.,.., Hayes Sanderson (cap). guard .,..... Daley
 A preliminary game will be played between the Second high school and the Hustlers,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Americnn Roy Won Match,

PARIS, Feb. 10.--Willie Hoppe, the American boy billiardist, has won the championship "Des Jeunes Martyrs" heating Sanchez in the final.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10

Telephone or mail orders for the Hellinann Book of 1904 will be promptly attended to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-10
Unalauh for Boston.

Milwaukee. Wis. Feb 1O.--An agree ment was reached yesterday between Henry killilea, owner of the Bostor, American league team. and Charles $. Havenor. president of the Milwaukee American association team, whereby Outfelders O'Brien and Stone of Ros. ton are exchanged for Third Baseman Unglaub of Milwaukee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-23

Ing recorded as having been made to
his right name, thereby diverting sus-
picion when the forgery should be
discovered
On returning home l altered the
name on the check from m. Finch
to a. NJ Beaver. and raised the
amount to $4,000 both in writing and
figures. using chemicals to remove the
| original writing. l carried this check
until last Wednesday, which l con-
sidered a favorable time to pass it. In
| order to be able to prove that l had
not been in Poughkeepsie at the time
of the sWindle l bought a ticket from
Hyde Park to Fishkill and crossed on
the ferry to NeWburg. where | called
on three persons. l then hurried to
| the West Shore and took a train to
| Highland and crossed on the ice to
Poughkeapsie. l got the check CASH
| ed recrossed to Highland and got
| back in Newburg al a little after D.
| m.
| 4 then called on the same people 1
saw in the morning, went to Cornwall
| and called on some acquaintance
| there, afterwards returning to New
burg. crossing to Fishkill and return
| ing home to Hyde Park by train. On
| reaching home l secreted $4,000 under
| the floor of the garrett"
| When Beaver entered the trust COM
pany he Endorsed the check and then
presented it to the teller, whom he told
to place $4,000 to his credit, and let
| him have the balance in cash He re-
ceiVed $50 twenty-dolla bills and two
s100 Ellis. with which he hurried away.
When arrested Beaver declared most
/ positively that he had not been in
Poughkeepsie all day and boldly and
| detiantly faced the teller and all the
other bank officers. not one of whom
would positively identify him as the
man. Then Chief McCabe took him in
| hand. behind closed doors and in q
little over an hour had induced him 70
make a full confession.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-23
HALF A MILLION LIABILITIES
Brown of Storm Lake Indicted On
Eight Counts.

SIOUX CITY. Iowa. March 23.-W.
E. Brown, president of the First Ma
tiOnal bank of Storm Lake and owner
Of the Farmers and Merchants at
Linn Grove, the Farmers and Mer-
chants at Sioux Rapids. and the Bank
of Royal, all failed. was indicted today
by the Buena Vista county grand jul
ry on eight counts for receiving mon
ey after he knew the banks to be in
solvent.
Seven of these counts were for re-
ceiving money in the Linn Grove
bank, and one for receiving money in
the Sioux Rapids bank. The latter
indictment was returned upon the
testimony Of II. E. Barrick of Storm
Lake, who gave Brown a deposit of
$4,000 upon promise of per cent in
terest receiving a certificate of depos-
it from the Sioux Rapids bank
A. J. Wilson, receiver of the banks
testified that Browns liabilities were
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-23

is matter to be emphasized in SOW
lg any kind of grain. but is particu-
,rly important in this connection be-
luse of the great difference between
ne durum wheat and ordinary Wheats.
\ mixture of these two is damagin
their commercial use more than in
he case of mixing of other wheats
With each other. The recent circular
distributed by the Van Dusen- Har-
'ington company of Minneapolis. treat
ng Of this subject, is much to be COM
mended.
There is no seed of durum wheat for
general distribution by the depart
mert of agriculture. There is al
ready plenty Of seed in the country.
to be obtained usually at a reasonable
distance from the buyer. which is be-
ing sold generally at a fair price.