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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
PARR BEAT BURNS


 Buffalo, Sept 17.-Jim Parr, the claim to the title of champion Iigit heavyweight wrestler of America last night, when he decisively defeated Farmer Burns, at one time the fore most mat artist of the world Parr won the match in two straight falls. He gained the first ill twenty eight minutes and the second in twenty six minutes, both with a back hammer lock- The match was the greatest struggle ever seen here. Burns, with all the cleverness and generalship for which he is noted, put up a terrific battle, but Parr was too much for the old timer. and his strength and won derful cleverness won. There was Il long wait before the contest, Parr hav- ing been delayed in reaching the city from his training quarters by an acci- dent Burns came from his home at Big Rock, Ia, and was i'll fine form for the bout Burns has led a careful life since his youth. q have been wrestling since I was 8 years old" said he last night. sbut have taken the. best of care of myself, have never drank, not even coffee or tea, and while have had some of the hardest battles a man ever had on the mat, l never had a toothache, a headache, backache, or any similar ailment." "Then you don't know what good time is,'' said a listener. T know what it is to live, the life of a healthy man." said Burns, land that is good enough for me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
THE AMATEURS.
TWO GREAT GAMES
 FOR TOMORROW

There will be two games of great interest played tomorrow on the Riv- erside grounds, and they might be the last two games of the season. The first game will be played in the morn, ing at 10 o'clock, when the second Merrimac team and the Acorns will face each other for purse of 9$3Q. This will be red hot contest, for both teams have strengthened up for the battle.
 In the afternoon at 8 o'clock will come a game which may decide the championship of the City Amateur league The Merrimacs and the Pas times will go at each other. If the Merrimacs win this game they have one more game to play, and that one with the St Josephs. The winning ot the two means tie with Brooklyn and chance to saw off for the cup. If the Pastimes win tomorrow, hOw7 everi as they claim they will, then the Brooklyns will be the champions for another season. It is most impo., tant game
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
TWO WATERBURY
 HORSES IN FAST SPURTS

Concord. N. H., Sept 17.-The clos Ing day of the Concord state fair yes. terday was a combination grange and Grand Army day and drew 15,000 peo- pie. Five harness races were on the program, three of which were finished. the favorites winning in each case, while two were unfinished. Summary:
 2:1S pace (concluded), purse $4O0- McGay0ck won third, fourth and fifth heats and race. Bessie Be Sure won first heat; William F. won second heat. Reno K, Major and Big Boy also started. Best time 2:16A A 2:15 trot, purse $4OO-Kitty Wilkes won second, third and forth heats and race. Obed won first heat Bert $. and Berth K. also started Best time 2:16M.
 2:21 trot, purse $2oo- -waunita won first, second and fourth heats aud race. A1oseymont won third heat. Wegman, Mazetta. Great Medium and Princess Lesa also started. Best time 2:19A
 2:15 pace, purse $4OO (unfnished)- Billie Hurd won fifth and sixth heats. Daniel Webster won third and fourth heats. Newsboy won first and second heats. Ira Band, IT, and Roxy B. also started. Best time 2:157s.
 2:21 pace, purse $400-Corona won first and second heats Ben Como, Manila Boy, Crystal o., Budwaiser, Chief Wilkie, Perry Woodline, Prince Elect and Lady Lewis also started. Best time 2:17A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
FAST SIX ROUNDS.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept 1T.-George Decker, by his aggressive fighting in the first four rounds, defeated HYonng Erne'' in a six round battle at the Manhattan Athletic club last night. The fight was to .declue T.. featherweight championship of Penn sylvania.
 most of the fighting, but Decker
 Ill the last two rounds Erne did was able to cover up
 with little punishment Decker was lightning fast in the first four rounds. He jabbed his left to Erne's face at will, and when he had him bewild- cred, shot his right with telling eff feet to the jaw.
 Erne took the punishment gamely and rushed necessarily. Several times he rushed into straight lefts with sufficient force to carry him off his feet.
 But the fast pace tired Decker and in the fifth round he was no longer able to stop the rushes of his oppon- ent, being carried back to the ropes. When Erne had Decker on the ropes he sent both hands with good effect to the ribs.
 At the end of the sixth round Deck CT was all in. Only the big lead he had gained in the early rounds en- titled hii" to shade advantage over Erne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
TABLE OF PERCENTAGES.
BATCH A sIUGGER.

Here is how the papers speak of $Batch's work with the stick yesterday In New York:
 There is new slugger, in town who can wallop the ball hard enough to learn three pairs of shoes day even 4if he doesn't get all of them. His |name is Emil Batch, and at present he is holding down third base for the Brooklyn team. Yesterday in the |games between the Giants and the |Hanlonites Batch cracked out three Beautiful line drives that were good |for the circuit Two were allowed him. For the other he hit the ball so
 far that Umpire Bob Emile couldn't
 bee it go under the center field ropes |Hits out of bounds are home runs un-
 der the rules. Batch was retired at the plate on close decision. As 1t
 was, a homer and triple off Christy
 Mathewson and four-bagger on Iron
 Man McGinnity is glory enough for
 one day for any youngster fresh front
 a minor league. Tommy Dowd, the
 nne.time National league stars was tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
RESULTS AT BRIGHTON.
Jockey Davis Four Victories the
 Feature of the Day.


 Feature of the Day.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The feature of the racing at Brighton Beach was the riding of Jockey Davis. Out of six mounts he rode four winners, his oth- CT two mounts finishing outside of the money. In his ride on Dekaber in the fourth race he appeared to be beaten at the head of the stretch, but gradual ly made up his ground and beat the heavily played secoRd choice, Ostrich, by head.
 Jocund, at i to 3, and Tyae Southern CT, at to 2, were the only winning fa- vorites. Summaries:
 First Race--Fleur de Marie, to 1, first; Workman, 9 to 1, second; Con. lessor, 20 to l, third. Time, 1:14 1-5.
 Second Race-Jocund, 1 to 3, first; Brooklynite, 15 to l, second; Wotan, to 2, third. Time, 1:46 1-5.
 Third Race-Castalian 12 to 1, first; Counterpoise, z to 2, second; Liberia, 5 to l, third. Time, 1:13 4-5.
 Fourth Race--Dekaber, 5 to 1, first; Ostrich, 3 to 1, second; Hurstbourne, 6 to 5, third. Time, 1.52 3-5.
 Fifth SRace--The Southerner, to 2, first; Stolen Moments, 5 to 1, second; Ed Tierney, 4 to 1, third. Time, 2:05.
 Sixth Race Linda Lee, 10 to 1, first; Santa Catalina, to ?, second; Raj ment, 6 to 1. third. Time, 1:07 3-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Major Delmar Fails to Break Record.

Major Delmar Fails to Break Record.
 READVILLE, Mass, Sept. 17-Ma- jor Delmar failed by three-quarters of second to beat the unpaced trotting record at the Readville track, princi- pally by reason of a somewhat heavy track and a stiff breeze that sprang >up suddenly after the horse had start ed. When the son of Del Mar reached the three-quarters pole in 1 minute 304 seconds it looked as if the record would go, but the breeze and track proved too much of drag. The times were O:3os4, 1.0Oa4, 1:s0s1, 2:o2s4. It was bad day for favorites, as only one won in the three principal events. The worst reversals were the defeat of Angiola by Jay McGregor in the POS trot and the poor showing of Knox's Gelatin King (Anaconda) in the 2:1O rottiug, which John Taylor won.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
PING PoNG sECnND

New Milford, Sept 17.--The good weather yesterday brought out an ex- ra gathering on the second day of the fair now being held here. The principal feature of the day was the horse racing, resulting as follows:
 2:I5 class. trot and pace; purse $200. B. s. Dillon, ch msiJ H. Dillon, Suzzett, b m, James H. Lewis,
 Bridgeport ..... ............2 ? ? The Duchess, b m, w. D. Will
 Hams, Danbury ............3 3 5
 Best time-2:19A
 2:24 class, trot and pace; purse $200. Lenox Boy, b g, Q. H. Cook,
 HamQGn .............l l l Ping Pong. blk m, Frank Pe-
 ters, Waterbury .........3 2 ? Kansas Boy, oh g, Beeman &
 Marsh, New Milford ........2 3 3
 Best tfme-2 :23A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Prophecy Came True.

Theodore Stavarche, living in the town of Hermezin. near Jassy, writes a Bucharest correspondent. had his fortune told 65 years ago by gypsy, who said that he would die by the bayonet. He fought through the Rus Bo-Turkish war. was decorated for conspicuous bravery at Plevna and Smradens and never received a scratch. The other day. however, at the age of 75, :he committed suicide with his grandson's bayonet, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy-Paris L'Action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
GOLF .
ANOTHER SURPRISE
 DEVELOPED YESTERDAY

The seni-finals in the local golf championship provided a surprise or two yesterday. B. F. Merriman had a cinch with I. P Kellogg and won by eight up with six to play. H. S. White defeated s, F. Williams three up with two to play. In the consola, ton class F. J. Brown defeated J. B. Burrall, three up and one to play, and W. F. Bryan won from G. l. White, Jr, six up and five to play III the Blasted Hopes class Fl. l.. Futile won from H. s. Seeley, one up. The finals will be played to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
GRIDIRON GAMES BEGIN TO-DAY.
How the Football Teams Will Play This Season-Time
 and Place of Contests-Season Begins Earlx
Saturday, November 12.

4NONC1lOOI l<s.
 Harvard vs Holy Cross, at Cam bridge.
 Yale vs Princeton, at Princeton. Columbia vs Cornell, at New York. Pennsylvania vs Carlisle Indians, at Philadelphia.
 Annapolis vs Virginia, at Annapolis. Lafayette vs Susquehanna, at East on.
 Pennsylvania State vs Dickinson, at Williamsport.
 West Point vs New. York university, at West Point
 Saturday, November 1o.
 Harvard vs Yale, at New Haven. Annapolis vs Virginia P. l., at An napolis.
 Lafayette vs Lehigh, at Easton. Pennsylvania State vs Geneva, at State.
 West Point vs Syracuse, at West Point.
 Thursday, November 24.
 Michigan vs Columbia, at New York Pennsylvania vs Cornell, at Phila- delphia.
 Lafayette vs New York university, at Easton.
 Pennsylvania State vs Western uni versity, at Pittsburg.
 Carlisle Indians vs Ohio State uni versfty, at Columbus. Saturday, November 26.
 West Point vs Annapolis, at Phila- delphia.
 The annual Princeton game takes place on November 12 at Prince ton. Yale and Harvard meet on No vember 10, at New Haven; Harvard and Pennsylvania on October 20, at Cambridge; Cornell and Princeton on the same day, at Ithaca; Cornell and Pennsylvania at Philadelphia on No vember 24, and West Point aad An napolis at Philadelphia on November 26
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
APPEAL TO HORSE OWNERS.

The management of the Agricul- tural fair issues this appeal to the or ponies to enter same for the races. Prizes will be awarded for each race, and it is hoped that local people will, assist the managers in possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Eddie BaId nm Automobilist.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Sept. IT, Edward O. Bald, the former bicycle champion, made his debut as a pro- fessional in the automobile races at the Duchess county fair. Bald finish ed second in the five mile race for touring cars, which was won by A. s. Lee with twenty-four horsepower machine. Colonel J. J. Astor's twenty horsepower machine. driven by B. Morgan, was third. Time, TOP.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
THE SPORTING NEWS.
THE DIAMOND.
NIP AND TUCK CONTEST |OstOn and New York Hav- ing the Struggle of Their
 Lives Batch Does Great Stick Work.

Bpston. Sept 1T Nearly 23,000 per-
 n$, a record crowd for Boston, saw
 champions and the New York #ghlanders split up double-headel 3sterday
 RBhe Highlanders got the first game T lsix runs to four and the champions
 9 second by 4 to 2.
 4Khus the situation is precisely the Arhe as it was when the Highlanders
 me here. Each team won two
 mes, and there were two games sawn. The fans are guessing as to
 iwthe great race is going to- end. Many now think New York has a E4d chance to win the championship. l&ing their predictions mostly on the |4at work being done by Chesbro. Rke Highlanders now NSo against
 Eashington, while Boston, after hav-
 B had six hard games, must tackle
 e Athletics, who have never been Ssy for them. or for anyone else for
 lat matter.
 Nevertheless the champions are full j confidence Clark Griffith, who is
 1rking for everything in sight, also l $ mountains of faith in the High kfders, and is sure he will win the ihnant.
 With Chesbro, their star slab artist. M the box the visitors won the first ! me rather easily, 6 to 4. Dineen was Slched up freely in the first two in. .ngs
 Pat Dougherty on his first time up fpled to right field and scored on leeler's shot past Lachance. Willis bred on Anderson's triple. Andy bred on Williamss fly to Selbach. With two out Chesbro singled in the fcond and tallied on Dougherty's sec Nd three-bagger. Keeler walked and Few a throw to second. Duke Farrell sade weird chuck and Pat and Will both crossed the rubber. RChesbro had the champions at his 'ercy until the fifth, when Farrell hmmed one into the crowd in right kld for three bases. and scored on .ineen's single.
 Again, in the seventh, Boston start N &IsOmething. After Ferris had been lneH Farrell got to second eon s q siId throw. Dineen singled to right, hlbach forced him at second and then brent came on with two-bagger, Ringing in two runs. He scored later . StahPs single to left Boston still hd Ia chance to tie up the game, but fly to Anderson was the best that piIins could do.
 'Cy Young, who has been under the leather for the last week, was sent \ to pitch for Boston in the second tme. He held the visitors safe 
 GarEip opened the game for Now orkg bdt he. did not last. Putfmann kIioxyyeA x1,4yn i,1 &ha fffl1 fY1oi,,oe af+an .e champions practically had the Bme won.
 Elberfeld, despite his errors, played
 brilliant game throughout the day. onroy, too. earned his salary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Tastes of the Tongue.

The tongue is divided into three re- gions of taste, the first of which-the tip portion-is chiefly sensible to pungent and acid tastes, the middle portion to sweets or bitter, while the back is con- fined entirely to the flavors of roast meats, butter, oil, and rich and fatty substances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
sardine Salad.

For one large box of sardines, take six hard-boiled eggs, drain off the oil from the fish. remove backbone. tail and skin and mix thoroughly with the eggs, minced fine, season with pepper and salt. Serve plain with vinegar or mayonnaise dressing. Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Bullaght Injunction Dissolved.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 17--Judge McEl- hinney of the Clayton circuit court sus- tained motion to dissolve the in junction obtained by Attorney General Crow of Missouri to prevent further exhibitions at the bullfighting ring in St. Louis county. Later Attorney Gen. eral Crow announced that he would carry the case to the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
THE PUGILlSTS.
GARDNER IS
 GOING BACK
He Failed to Stop Flynn in 8 Fast Battle Ryan and O'Brien to Fight in the EAst-Other Notes.

Denver, Col. Sept IT George Gard ner of Lowell. Mass, former light heavyweight champion of the world. last night met one, of the greatest sur prises of his career. He failed to do in ten rounds what Jack Root, his old opponent, accomplished in the seven, the feat of stopping Jim Flynn or Pueblo, Col. On the contrary there were moments when it looked as ii the ex-chalnpion would be foored himself. Showing wonderful improve ment over his performance against Root, the Pueblo boy tore in with both hands against the older man from the very start, and in the sixth round he had the Lowell fighter on the high road to defeat. Lack of ring experience was Hymns handicap. He had the punch, but could not get it i'll at the right time Gardner made a poor showing, as compared to some of his fights. The fight was before the Denver Athletic club and big crowd saw it. Flynn was in the hands of Frank Newhouse, who trained Battling. Nelson and Young Corbett, while Gardner has been doing his own train ing. The betting had favored Gard ner all along at to l, and after the second round, which was distinctly Gafdner's, the widest odds were of fered that Flynn would not last the limit In the third, when the Pueblo man began coming like wirlwind, and when in the sixth he commenced slamming through Gardner's guard as though 1t were tissue, even money that he would not stay could not be ob- tained The draw decision was satis- factory to all. Tn the ninth round Gardner began showing something like his true form. He knocked Flynn through the ropes twice, but could not land deciding blow, the Pueblo man coming stronger after each time and replying with terrific body punches This was the fastest round of the fight, the men standing toe to toe and slash ing at each other like demons in an effort to land the right punch. There was much hanging on, which workelf to F1ynn's advantage, as he is the heavier and stronger. The match was at catch weights for percentage Of the gate receipts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
RYAN AND O'BRIEN.

Philadelphia, Sept 17-Quite a sen sation has been caused here In sport ing circles by a report that Jack O'Brien and Tommy Ryan will fight for the midd1eweight championship of the world at Rouse's Point, N. V, on the boundary line between the United States and Canada. The idea of the fight promoters is that the ring shaRl be pitched on the Canadian side of the boundary and Spectators sit on the American side. This scheme is in ac- cordance with the line house system in vogue on the Vermont and Maine borders, by which means liquors are moved from Canada into the United States and visa versa, according as to whether there is fear of Canadian or United States officers. The promoters hope thus to avoid interference from the law and draw the eastern sports to the battle. The truth of the report could. not be ascertained last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
WRESTLING. MATCH IS
 ASSURED Nelly and O'Connell Will Post Forfeits Tonight or Monday--Jim Parr Downs Farmer Burns.

The articles of agreement between John E. Kelly of this city and Ed O'Connell of New Haven may be signed tonight, or, if not, on Monday night Everything in the articles submitted to both wrestlers is satis- factory and all that is necessary now is to post the forfeits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
Queer Sex.

Women are certainly queer" re- marked the old bachelor.
 Whats the answer?" queried the in quisitive person.
 "The majority of them," replied the o. b., would rather become pitied wives than remain envied spinsters. Chica- go Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
BRITT AND CANS,

San Francisco, Sept 17.--James Britt has agreed to fight Joseph Cans after he has disposed of the Corbett affair. Both men agree to scale 133 pounds ringside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
FIRE ALARM.

-Cor South Main ana Grand sts.
 1ScoVin Manufacturing Co (P.l
 o-Cor Bridge and Magill sta
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro tr.)
 15-Cor East Main and Niaoara sfn. l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 1O-Cor High and Walnut sts. a Ao-Cor East Main and Cherry sis. l7-Cor East Main and Cole sis Sd-0or North Elm and ingsburv sta. 2S-Burton street engine house. ll-Cor N. Elm and Kingsburv stn. M 25-Cor North Main and North sfa. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sfn. 2-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. So-Oor Hillside avenue and Pine sta z9-Cor Ludlow and N Willow sta. Sl-Cor Bank and Grand sts. Sz-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. S-Cor ". Main and Watertown I'd. So-Gonn 90 @ Ky L't'g Co, car h'se (Pl 56-Waterbury Brass Go (p.l 87-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta. 43-New England Watch Go fPl 46-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go (Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Go (P.l 41-Cor s. Main and Washington sts 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. b2-Cor Franklin and Union sts. b8-SWaterbury Clock Go, case fac f13l 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 66-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No 5 Hose house.
 68-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin ss. '72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 78r-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74--Cor Johnson and Waterville str. 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162--Cor East Main and Melton sta. l1o-East Main st, opposite Poli's. 212-The Platt Bros Go (P.) 213-Hammond Buckle Go fP1 214-W Waterbury Cl'k Go, n'v't fac fpa 216-Cor North Main and Grove ste Round Hill and Ward sts 253-Farm street. Cooke and N. Main sfa. 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues 272-Grove, bet Central & Holmes avs 8I1-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. fp.l ?12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph E Cloves (P.l S14-Plume & Atwood (P.) Sl5--Amertcan Ring Go (PA 3I6-Electrtc Idgnf station (P.l 31S-Holmes, BooTn & Haydens fP.b S2l-No Hose house. Y22-Uor Green and N. Leonard eta. 1928 Cor Washington av & Porter fsf. Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st & Washington svs 371-City Lumber & Coal Go (Pl 412-Tracy Bros P.l 432-Cor Aiberty and S. Main sfp 451-Steele x Johnson Mfg Go (pl 5s2 Cor Baldwin asd Rye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 Il. Two strokes. fire o11f. recall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17

Nunnery for Colored Women.
 In New Orleans is 8 nunnery, all the Inmates of which are colored. At pres- ent 68 nuns are sheltereds there. i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
English Channel Tunnel.

One of the results of the ancient Anglo-French agreement is a renewal of the scheme for tunneling the chan nel between France and England. The London and Paris chambers of com merce are leading in the matter. It is nearly 50 years since the tunnel proj- ect was first put upon practical basis of experiment, but since then the original estimate of cost has been reduced from $5o,ooo,oo0 to $2o, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At New York Ee% EsS0EalSa;: aSFs...... 8 8 SSgS C. ] ]
 Batteries Jones and Bergen; Mathew lon and Bowernan. Second game Rrooklyu!. 0 o o o O 9 70 O. 8 Few York o 8 0 0 i o -5 Batteries-Cronin and Ritter; McGin- bity and Warner. At St. Louis Pittsburg. .......... l o1 1 Q 4-1o
 Batteries -Leever and Phelps; Taylor Ind Grady.
 At Chicago EEias.ansti. EhieaHo. ti.: 2 g g g S'dd @s Batteries-Twing and Street; Lundgren
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-17
SIGNALS.

I. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 H. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, 12 m., 6 D. m. Fire gong blows at g o'clock.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 FNftaen strokes quick will call out the militia.