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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
THE DIAMOND. NORWICH IS
 NOW DEFUNCT
Her Franchise and Players S0ldto Worcester-.League Gradually Driftins nass- achuSetfS Way-NOtes.

New Haven, March 25.--With three clubs represented by proxies, an lnl- porlant meeting of the Connecticut Baseball league took place yesterday and Norwich was leIt out Ot the cir cult for 1904, the franchise being glv- en to Worcester, as announced Ill yes terday's Democrat,
 During the proceedings MT Kit tredge, who was in the Hotel Garde, where the meeting was held, appeared before the league. He said that every thing was ready for the season to be- gin with the Worcester team ill the Connecticut league. He has lease of the Worcester Oval, where the games will De played this season
 The schedule question came up and it was decided not to call for report till the next meeting, which will be on Monday, April 4, when the schedule, made up with Worcester in place of Norwich, will be framed. The offer Of $50 for the best schedule submitted still holds and the various lists will be submitted to O'Rourke, Humphrey s ana O'Neill, the schedule committee.
 Manager Kittredge of the new Wor- cesters said: FsThe Norwich team will go intact to Worcester. Of course l am on the lookout for good, new play CTS and my aim will be to strengthen the weak spots of the nine It is q good team and with q few changes we expect to keep in the first divisdolk and make. q good fight toward the championship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25

to whip a dozen of these late-day, so- called scientific pugilists, and make good money easier than by appearing before the footlights, where some say I don't fit.
 "The doctors say I will be able to take a trip to Hot Springs in about q month. I would be able to leave the Hub sooner but for this trouble with my eyes.
 II have suffered severely for q few weeks on account of using bum towel in a New York hotel. The physicians say it contained germs that poisoned the optic nerves. As to the other trouble it is with my stomach. 1 eat but little food sometimes.
 At present I take but little interest in the old game. Some say that Fitz is all in, but would back him against Jeffries for any amount in getting the decision in Il limited round contest, if a fight could be arranged.
 This big, beefy Munroe should be setting up pins in a bowling alley, in stead of travelling about living on the reputation he acquired by gaining the decision over Al Limerick.
 The palmy days of fighting are over Now contests are arranged for the pur- pose of money making. The crumbs of cake go to the buffers themselves, the big 'uns--I mean the promoters-tak- ing the long green from the suckers willing to pay any price and to gamble on n game which has been on the square for years"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Columbia is going to send her has

Columbia is going to send her bas- ketball team to St Louis this summer to compete for the worlds champion ship. The Columbia players will take part in three distinct series of con tests. As representing Earl hall, which Is the Columbia branch of the '. M. c. A., the local collegians will compete for the Y. Nj. c. A. champion, ship. This series takes place on July l3 and 14.
 The intercollegiate football rules committee has made a radical move in the interests of universal government Of the game by electing A. A. StaQg. the old Yale player, who is the univer- versity of Chicago's coach. Il member of the committee. Hitherto the rules committee has been exclusively an eastern body, the western colleges being quietly ignored But with Stagg present at the coming meeting the com mittee will take into considera ton some of the ideas which have been successfully placed i'll effect in the west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
su.auehanna Ice Gorge Broken.

EMIGRATION, N. r., March 25.-a The ice in the Susquehanna opposite this city has gone out without damage. bringing relief after an anxious day to the people along the river. The Della ware, Lackawanna and Western Rail- road company has had a gang of men dynamiting the ice at their railroad bridge. Two large gorges formed about four and seven miles above this bridge, throwing the water back over the sur rounding country. Grave fears were entertained for the .eafety of the bridges in this city unless the gorges could be. started here before shoss above moved. The lower gorge start ed out easily. the water being several feet below the danger line. An inl- mense quantity of ico went down, clearing the river for several miles above the city without causing trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
FARLEY "RlNeER" TRIAL.
Witness Said Mare Aimless Was Not
 at Detroit, but In Kentucky.

DETROIT, March 25 -- Charles NJ. Epstein of Cincinnati was one of the first witnesses for the defense in the trial of Ed +. Farley on the charge ot ringing the mare Aimiess under the name of Sarah Black at the Crosse Pointe running races, Detroit. Aug. 6, 1903.
 The prosecution had rested after tals- ing up two days and half in intFo- ducing testimony. Epstein deeisred on the stand that on the day of the contested race the mare Aimless was not in Detroit but was at Newport, Ky. He said he was able to flx tho date definitely tecause on The very same day he went to see Aiinless at Newport with a view to purcha.tng her from H. H. Kingsbury. He expect- ed to get Aimless for 1,500, but gave up the idea when S2,000 was akkgd
 It was just eay or two after ibis That he read of N'arley's being ruled off the track for ringing imiess as Detroit. This, he said, he locked pEou as joke, in view Of the fact that he had seen Aimless at Newport the day, that Sarah Black won her race at De troit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
No New Company Planned.

NEW YORK, March 25.-"You may deny most emphatically that a new Northern Securities company is being planned. We are doing our best to carry out the principles of the su- preme courts desire" said Colonel Clough, vice president and general counsel of the company. This state ment was made in response to rumors circulated in Wall street that plan had been formulated by which North ern Pacific stock would be held in blank and not distributed. In spite of official denials the attitude of some of the principals indicates that diff ferences exist between the Union Pa cific and Hill-Morgan interests. It is not believed, however, that these diff ferences will prove very serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Storm at Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 25.-z Six houses were completely wrecked and q number of their inmates were injured here last night by severe windstorm, which was accompanied by rain. A large number of other buildings were moved from their foundations. At Muskegon several buildings were unroofed, and consid- erable damage was done. though no S,1rad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
ON JENNINGS TRACK.
Washington Jockey Club Opens Its
 Spring Meeting.

washin mton Jockey Club Opens It's
 Spring Meeting.
 WASHINGTON, March 25.. = The spring meeting of the Washington Jockey club, the opening of the racing season in the east for the year 1904, began at Bennings. Conditions were favorable for splendid days sport. The rain and gloom of the past few days had vanished under the temper ing influence of a bright sun, and there was crowd in attendance that augured well for a successful meeting. Many persons from Philadelphia and Baltimore were at the track, and about forty book makers were on hand.
 There were several surprises in store for the talent. Tho Arlington purse race went to an outsider, the first sec ton of the Bennings handicap also went to an outsider, while in the fifth there %as big upset, and in the jumping event all the horses except three fell. The Bennings handicap race went to Shrine at to i. He came away early in the stretch and won easily by four lengths, Bill Daly's two entries, Himself and Illyria, favorites and who were coupled in the betting never being i'll the race.
 The Arlington purse tor two-year- olds was contest between Modred Law and Sweet Pepper, who have been racing at New Orleans, with half a dozer or more youngsters who have been training at Bennings. The victory went to Modred Law. In the fifth race Rough Rider rank outsider, at 30 to 1, beat the favorite, Honolulu, by a head in a big field. The steeplechase went to Gum Honey, who won by q length ahead of Boney Boy. The ia vorite, Billy May, and three others fell and never finished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
EIoper Killed by Hrato Father.

BATESVILLE, Ark, March 25.--S. M. Hall, well known merchant of Aus tin, Lonoke county, was shot and killed here by H. c. Hancock of this place. Hall was shot three times. The trage dy is the sequel to the elopement of Hall and Miss Bessie Hancock, daugh- ter of H. q. Hancock, in January last. Hall recently returned to Arkansas and stated that he proposed to try to live down the past and resume business at Austin. Miss Hancock had been brought so her home by her father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
SAN MIGuEL's GUARD.
Denver Sends Train of Troops to Re-
 sse1IiouS sEef1uffsie.

DENVER, March 25.-A special train bearing troops has left Denver for Tel luride. The entire force will be under command of Adjutant General Bell.
 Governor Peabody said that he de- clared San Miguel county in a state of insurrection and rebellion because of the representations made to him by public officials and citizens of the town, who declared that a body of men were arming outside the county to, join with men within the county for the purpose of destroying property and inflicting personal injuries on persons in Tellu- ride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Jumped Off Train to Death.

WALLINGFORD, Conn, March 25. Thomas Judd, eighteen years old, was instantly killed last night at this place while attempting to jump from n freight train on which he had rid den from Meriden. Young Judd hop ped the freight in Meriden, where he lived, and expected that it would stop here, but 1t did not, and as he saw that he was being carried past this place he jumped, but was pulled under the wheels. his left leg being cut off be- low the knee, his head crushed and his right leg broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
SULLIVAN HAS PILIctl

There is still hope for John l.. Sulli- Ian. the ex-champion. who is at the
 3ome of his sister at ST Brook avenue, foxbury, suffering from an affiiction
 f tho eyes. Dr Whiting of Bangor. Tho is attending him, says John L. Eoisoned his eyes by using towel in hotel
 Sullivan is optimistic of the outcome, Ilthough his friends fear he may lose EIs sight. Rheumatism has also caused Jim considerable suffering of late. |ullivan said to q reporter who called &n him:
 Broken down in health?> We'll, I )hould say Nit My training days are |ver, I'll admit; but have enough life Ind pluck left i'll this big frame of mine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
NEIL AND MGONERN.

san Francisco, March 2o.--Jim Neil, father of Frankie Neil, champion ban tam weight of the world, received a telegram yesterday from sam Harris, manager of Hughey McGovern, the brother of Terry. asking for a match at 11S pounds.
 Mir Neil wired an acceptance and the indications are that the match will be brought off in this city in the near future. Frankie Neil gained the championship by knocking out Harry Forbes in Frisco. Neil is fighter of the Britt type, who adopts a crouch. but he has terrible body blow with his right. which would knock out an ordinary lighTweight. With this blow he defeated Harry Forbes. He is quiCS as lightning and a most dan gerous man of his weight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
THE pUGlLISTS.
GAN YOU PICK
 THE WINNER?
'oung Corbett and Jimmy Britt Ready for To.Night' s Battle-COrbett Still Car- rieS the OddS-NeWS.

\ Great interest is manifested among he sports of Waterbury as to the out
 pme Of the fight in San Francisco to- light between Young Corbett and
 &mmy Britt. Some money has been fagered at odds ranging from 10 to z b 10 to 6 and a few bets have been Aade on the , to 1 odds. Out west he same odds hold, although the Britt 5dherents are demanding the 2 to 1 'et. Tn all probability that will be
 be ringside betting. Both men are Ill of confidence. Corbett claiming he Till finish Britt in jig time. So conf |ent is he that he will win that he of
 ers to wager $10,O00 that he will put 8ritt away in less than thirteen bunds if odds of 3 to>1 are given him. I his bet at last report had not been Aken. Britt's friends and admirers
 Ire taking up much of the short end koney, although there is still plenty R Corbett money to be had. Britt 4aims he can defeat every man whom 5orbett has put away, while he says 5orbett would have hard time de- eating some, of the lads whom Britt 'hs whipped. He Is hard puncher nd good defensive fighter as we'll. 2orbett will undoubtedly carry the
 ght to Britt and for the first few
 punds you may expect a hurricane 5attle.
 The California boy has never known 3efeat either as an amateur or Ill his NO years professional experience in Ne ring. His opponent, the champion Satherweight of the world, has lost / Tt three fights in the four years dur S g which he has been meeting all bmers and in many cases taking des-
 erate chances. The fight tonight will
 ecide the future of both boxers, and Re winner will be hailed as the pros
 ective lightweight champion of the orld.
 < The men will fight straight Marquis Queensberry rules. When they hter the ring both will be down to ;eight, although 1t is suspected that |orbett will go considerably lower, as is understood he has been working Sward this end. Both men passed a 2liet day, although Corbett did some |Eht work during the morning. The betting has been brisk, each
 bxer having many friends and ad- {irers. The heaviest money is behind Re Denver boy, with the odds as q flle 10 to 6. A good deal of eastern (oney has been coming into town, lost of it from friends of Corbett, but hey are asking s to 10 in most cases. Ihe house has been all sold out and it calculated that the proceeds will mount to $40.CO0. It is estimated that lilly 5000 people will be turned away, be accommodations at Woodwards hyilion being limited.
 Spider Kelly will be behind Britt 1 hen he enters the ring, with Harry |uthill and Tim McGrath in Corbett's brner. Eddie Graney will referee the bntest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Creyesand Got Good R1r

BALTIMORE, March 25.-Ex-Pres- ident Grover Cleveland has returned here from duck shooting trip on the flats of the upper Chesapeake. He was the guest of Messrs. Ernest Git tings and E. l.. Bartlett of this city, owners of private shore near Aber- deen. The ex-president brought with him twenty canvasbacks and. redhead ducks as trophies of his prowess in blind shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
WRESTLING. HERF IS A
 CHANCE TO BET
Cnaki Sends Word From Bridgeport He Will De- feat Kelly-The Latter In- inmates Cnaki is Joking.

A letter was received from Dick Howell, manager of Billy Cnaki, to- day, and he writes that the Bridgeport boy is in fine fettle and anxious for the night of the match to arrive. Cnakl admitted after the last match that he was a little afraid of Kelly, because he knows of the latter's cleverness, but now that he has tried him out he will go into the battle next Thursday night with more confidence. Manager Howell is confident that Cnaki will de- feat the Waterbury boy when they come together next Thursday night.
 In the meantime Kelly is doing whole lot of training and will be ill better condition than he ever was before in his life when he tackles Cnaki. All who witnessed the last match will admit that Kelly did not seem to show the same life and spirit that he has done on former occasions. Many thought he was on the down ward path, but the whole truth of the matter was that Kelly held Cnaki too cheaply and did not condition himself as he should have done. He will not be caught this time, however, for he will be in the pink of condition next Thursday night. That means one of the best contests that has ever been seen in this city.
 It does not require much writing to talk about the preliminaries. One of them, judging from the exhibition given by the two who took part ill 1t when the last tournament was given, will be fast and furious. Dan Pickett of the Washington Hills and Arthur Perigard of the South Ends will put ID a contest that will be a sensation. Rivals for the championship of the city at their weight, and belonging to rival organizations in the sporting way, they will try all ways to land the vic tory for their respective clubs.
 The other preliminary. according to reports from the training quarters of Cronin and Guernsey, will also be hair raiser. Cronin, from the Brock lin Athletic club, and Guernsey. from the North End of the city, will each try to carry victory to his end of the town. Each man is working hard and each already claims the battle is won.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Reed Won Championship

HARTFORD, Conn, March 25.-The annual indoor athletic meet at Trinity college was held last night in the gym nasium, the individual championship being won by Charles Reed of New York. He scored 20 points, his near est competitor being F. s. Phillips of Philadelphia, with score of 2S1a. The class championship was won by 1906.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Rendy to Attncl< Herero..

BERLIN, March 25.-Coionei Leura vein, governor Of German Southwest Africa, has received a telegram, dated from Onjatu, saying that Major Klase- napp is there ready to'attack the He reros and that a Herero deserter has declared that the main body Of the Hereros is still at onganjira. on the upper Swakop river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Americans Would Pay Any Sum

NAPLES, March 25.--On leaving the steamship Koenig Albert here Elm peror William asked if his state cabins would be left as he had occupied them. On the captain answering his question in the negative, Emperor William said: "Oh, that is q great mistake. I am sure lots of Americans would pay any sum to live !. She cabins occupied by Dle.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Miners, seeret Conxention.

TRINIDAD, Colo, March a5.-The coal miners delegates expect to reach vote on the proposition to return to work today. The convention is being held behind closed doors by permis- sion of Major Hill, commanding the troops, Martial law is in full force throughout Las sAnimas county. De tachments of military have been sent to Sogundo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Three Faxorites Won.

LOS ANGELES, Gal, March 25.-- Three favorites won at Ascot park. The other three events went to second and third choices in the betting. A light rain fell during the last three races, but was not heavy enough to upset form predictions to any extent. The hurdle race went to Nitrate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
bowie Lease Run. 1.ose Year..

CHICAGO, March 25.--Under lease which expires 1,096 years hence, the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Rail- road company has obtained from "Dr." Dowie the right to extend a line through Zion City. According to the terms, "said lease is to expire 5000 A.
 D." The reason for lease instead of purchase is that it is forbidden Ito sell the property of God" "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
BoER WRESTLER DEFEATED.

Chicago, March 25.-John J. Rooney, the "Giant Gripman," defeated Peter Visser, the Boer wrestler, here We'd nesday night by securing two out of three falls. The first fall at Graeco- Roman was won by Visser in il min- utes 25 seconds. Rooney won the next two falls, catch-as-catch-can style, in 4 minutes 20 seconds and 4 minutes A seconds, respectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Express sidesvvipes Locomotive.


 PITTSBURG, March 25.-The Pitts- burg express, eastbound on the Pitts burg. Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, sideswiped locomotive in the yards at Crestline, O.. The engine was wrecked and the engineer and fireman slightly hurt, but none of the passengers was injured, as the train did not leave the rails E4 aN&&t' &S'H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Charged With Robbing Uncle sam

WASHINGTON, March 25. - Two noncommissioned officers and five pri- yates of the United States marine corps are being tried by general court martial at the Washington barracks here on the charge of robbing Captain Robert S. Wynne, acting quartermas- ter, of $1,OOO worth of government supplies at the barracks here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
The Arkansas Derby,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 25 - The Arkansas Derby, one mile, the feature of the Little Rock meeting, was run over, fast track The race was won by Ralph Young. Rainland was second and Barkley third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Loui. xv. snuffbox at ss2 ,ooo.

LONDON, March 25.-No less sum than f6,4oO (s32ooO) was paid for snuffbox at the third days sale of the Hawkins art collection at Christie's auction rooms. This is the biggest price ever paid for such an object in any auction room. 1t is q Louis XIV. Sblong gold snuffbox, dated 175S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Elmer L.. 10 to I, a Winner.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-Three favorites at Oakland and two second choices won, the only. surprise being Elmer L., who took the first race at odds of 10 to l. Young Pepper was re- garded as good thing, but he stopped badly. Northwest led until the last few jumps, when Elmer L. got up in Nme to win by a head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Pac,nc squadron For Panama.

LIMA, Peru, March 25-The United States Pacific squadron will sail today for Panama. Rear Admiral Glass held R brilliant reception on board his flag ship, the New York .V..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
Live Stock Marker

CATTLE-Suppy light: market steady :: 04.15; veal calves. $Iys7. .25.
 I1OGS--Receipts, 10 double decks; mar $575G15.S 80; heavy Workers, s5. 7o015 .75; light Workers, $5.60q5.60: pigs, $. ,5o; roughs,
 sMEEP AND LAMBS Supply light. market steady; prime wethers, s5. 20@5. 40 i; common sheep, $2,5oQ3.2c; choice lambs