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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21

A correspondent sends to the Pioneer
(Allahabad the following notes on the
fact that case has been reported of q
crows nest having been found which
was made out OF telegraph wire: ANY
thing resembling a twig is pressed into
service. In the days of old, before
glass stoppered bottles came into use
for soda water. many nests were made
of the wires used to keep in the corks
of such bottles. a nest constructed
out OF brandy bottle wires was once
taken in a palm tree outside Madras.
Another nest was found composed Of
bits of tin stolen from the tin bazaar In
Madras. One pair of crows constructed
a nest out Of gold and silver spectacle
frames purloined from the factory of
Messrs. Lawrence & Mayo in Bombay.
The materials for this nest. OF which
the value was 400 rupees, were stolen
by the willy crows during the luncheon
hour. 1t was noticed that the spectacle
frames were disappearing from the
factory in a mysterious manner. but 1t
was some time before the thief was
discovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21

CY YOUNG IN POSITION To DELIVER AN
OUTSHOOT.
widest curves. This style is OF little
use, however, unless the umpire is
good judge of corner work.
When In good shape l use jump
ball considerably. 1t comes with ex-
ira speed, and If worked we'll into the
batsman is perhaps the most difficult
ball 30 hit safe.
The ball should be kept high when
the batsman is out for a sacrifice, and
q clever slow ball with a change of
pace is very effective when you want
to see the batsman send up a weak
ny. The underhand ball with a raise
/ use but very little, as 1t has a tend
ency to lame the arm and must be
curved as we'll as raised.
Many pitchers are effective until men
get on bases, when they must shorten
their swing; therefore a pitcher should
have two distinct movements. In his
preliminary swing, holding men close
to the bases is one of the important
features OF the game.
A pitcher should throw seldom to the
bases unless with a fair chance of get
ting the man. Too much throwing win
affect his command over the ball and
lose the lines he has on the man at the
bat.
There is vast difference in pitching
to right and left handed batsmen, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21
Japanese Cadetships.

Cadetships in the japanese navy are
open to every subject in the empire, as
are also commissions in the army and
all civil appointments under the gov
eminent, says the London Chronicle.
There is no system OF nomination, and
the successful candidates are chosen
entirely by competitive examination.
The naval exploits during the present
war have naturally given a strong i'm
petus to the eagerness of high spirited
youths to enter a service which has
won such glory for their country, and
the applications for naval cadetships
during the present year already far
exceed in number those of any preced-
ing entire year In ono district of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21
Runs ON Water.
Arthur T. Sadier Of Boston an
Expert Nth "Sea
Shoes.

'T challenge any one IN the world to
defeat me in a foot race on water"
Such an announcement could we'll be
made by Arthur T. Sadler of the BoS-
ton Athletic association. Sadler has
invented and perfected two shoe
boats" or sea Shoes" which enable
him to walk on water, and he has de-
veloped considerable dexterity in their
use.
In and about Boston Sadler has be
come known as the damp way pedes-
TRAN"
Dwellers on the water front Of the
Charles river, Boston, in the vicinity
Of the b. a. A bOathouse, Of which
Mr. Sadler has charge, have become
accustomed TO seeing him sauntering
and actually running about in his boat
like shoes and no longer run excitedly
to windows for a view when some
body calls attention to the strange
sight But with other people ii is diff
ferent, and at times when Mr.. Sadler
il doing a heel and toe stunt out in
mIdstream crowds gather along the
Sea wall railing and on Harvard bridge
to watch for d possible upset and
wonder how in the world he manages
to make head way.
Since his first attempt to walk on
the water two years ago he has suf-
fered but one mishap. That was
caused by the toe strap in one Of the
shoes giving way. letting him down
and under In surprisingly quick time.
Often while trying to walk in rough
water he has to do some tall lettering
to keep his balance. and he has also
to exercise a great deal OF caution
when trying 10 turn around. This
coming to right about face has always
been a poser for water pedestrians,
but Mr.. Sadler has mastered this
phase OF the game and can come about
almost as quickly as state of Maine
lime schooner.
The shoes he wears are double ender
boats in miniature. They are about
six and One-haf feet long and perhaps
foot wide and ten inches deep. They
carry centerbOard- like fms in the cen
ter of the bottom, and along the fat I'M
derbody from stem TO stem are valve
like paddles, which close fiat against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21
Cy 2oung
Tells Hoe,
TO Pitch
Command of Ball Is First
EssentiaL--- The Jump
Ball - When to Vary
DeHUery---High and
LOqO Balls - ThrOaUinP
to Bases.
Nv 0 YOUNG.

Veteran pitcher Of Boston AmsrieanS.
Command OF the ball is the first es-
sential to success in pitching. A good,
fast, overland ball. kept high, is the
one depend on mostly when anxious
to get an out.
and thumb for all styles of work, as 1t
gives me the best control
Straight balls over the corners will
often prove more effective than the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21
Careers
Of Popular
Players
Pat DOngherty Began
Diamond Life In NeqO
York State, Later Co.
ing to Ne1O England.
Coughlin of Detroit.
FLahery of Pitts6nrg.

Patrick DOugherty. the star left field
er Of Clark Grinth's New York Ameri-
cans. was born at Bolivar. a town
about seventy miles south OF Buffalo
His first engagement of note was with
Canandaigua, y. Y, in 1898. He next
played with the strong Homestead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21

four in which they are received they
already amount to over 300 as
against 5000 iii 1903 and $500 in 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-21


(Pa) independent team in 1890 and
with Bridgeport IN 1900 and 1901.
Here he blossOmed forth as a pitcher.
After playing in the east Dougherty
decided 10 play on the Pacific coast.
signing with the Los Angeles club of
the California league. He easily led
that league IN batting, making the rec
ord OF leading two leagues in batting
within a year. Manager Collins had
had his eye upon Dougherty for some
time and induced him to join the Bos-
ton American team.
In 1904 he was transferred to the
New York Americans, for which team
be has since covered the left garden In
excellent fashion.
William T.. Coughlin. the noted third
baseman of the Detroit club, was born
IN 1873 at Scranton, Pa. He began his
professional career in 1895. when he
was brought out by ex-Player and UNI
pire Larry Ketrick, who recommended
him to the Pawtucket Or. u club, OF
which John F. Smith was then man
aRer
With the Pawtucket club Coughiin
made such a great reputation that he
was purchased by Manager Jimmy
Manning's Kansas City club. which he
served for three years. When the Kan
sas City team was transferred to
Washington by the American league in
1901 Coughlin went with ii and soon
ranked as one OF the star third base
men OF the major leagues. He remain
ed with the Washington club until the
middle Of the 1904 season. when his re-
lease was sold to the Detroit club for
$1,000
Patrick J. Flaherty. the clever south
paw pitcher of the Pittsburg club. was
born at Carnegie, Pa. on June %. 1873.
and learned TO play ball on the lots OF
that town. He began his professional
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
time and insisted on being given

time and insisted on being given down weight"
 But old Jacob permitted his success in overreaching the trader to carry him too far. Reasoning that the ex. cess of weight in his neighbor's pack. ages was rightfully his own by virtue of his personal efforts, he punctured the packages and deftly abstracted a morsel from each. When the fact be. came known among his neighbors 1t awakened much indignation. and was quickly followed by a formal demand for restitution.
 The old man denied the charge and hastened to explain that holes had been rubbed in the packages while they were being carried in his blan. ket. causing some unavoidable loss. This explanation. however, found lit tle credence among the people and it was proposed at last. in order that a fair solution of the charge might be had, to hold a challenge feast" in ac. cordance with an ancient custom among the Sioux when proof of some evil deed was desired So a fat dog was killed one day and its flesh used in preparing a kettle of soup for the feast. When all was ready the peo. pie gathered about the vessel and after listening for awhile to an old medicine man, who urged upon them the importance of telling the truth. especially on so serious an occasion, and who invoked in closing some ter. rlbla maledictions upon those who used 'forked tongues" the ceremony began
 At first several women whose repu. tations were in question took advan- tage of the occasion to seek vlndica. tion. and coming forward one after the other. extended a cup for small serving of the soup. the act being un- derstood as a challenge to their ac. cusers. No ons appearing against them old Jacob next came forward and extended his cup for a serving.
 At this moment the trader made his appearance and. pushing his way through the crowd. began to speak. l. surprised him. he said, considering the way in which the packages were carried. that all the sugar was not lost or the way. IL was fortunate. he asserted. that any was left But that the people might sustain no loss. he graciousIv promised he would add 8 handful Of sugar to the next purchase each of the cUmplsinants might make
 When the trader ceased finally to speak. one Of old Jacobs nsishborI offered him his hand in token of satis- faction. Others quickly folloved. and the old man, now fully vindicatsd. bastened to drown the recollection of the serious charges made against hiu iu q cup of soup generously forced upon him ty the servers-
 H R BRTEEERHOFF.
 Ccl. C- g A, Retired
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03

But fortune often changes, and in the course of events the occasion pre- sented itself where it seemed the tables were about to turn. ''S E fS
 A small union foraging force had made its appearance in the neighbor- hood, and the defenseless inhabitants were entirely at its mercy. Smith de- cided now was the time to get even with his prosecuting neighbors. So he had his best horse brought from his stable, and, after having it sad dled, he set out to meet the union sol diers.
 He had not proceeded far before he encountered the man he was looking for, and recognizing an officer in a captains uniform, he rode boldly for ward. and after making a saluter called out:
 Good morning, captain"
 Good morning, sir! Dismount!" came the reply.
 Smith did not exactly understand that kind of reception, yet, deciding 1t was military custom, he unhesitat- ingiy complied.
 "Unsaddle," was the next command that was given by the captain.
 Smith did that.
 "Unsaddle that old nag over there ana put your saddle on her, and the one on her on this horse you've been riding"
 As he hastily compiled with this command, he began to wonder.
 Now mount that old horss." was the next order.
 He mounted.
 ''Now face about"
 He faced"
 ''Now novel"
 But this was past endurance: so while the old horse was already mov- ing forward. Smith, turning in his saddle, called out:
 Captain. just let me say one thing"
 well, say it. and say it quick"
 well. I've been trading horses 40 years; but this is the first time I ever traded and didn't have a word to say about it"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03

time of war. and though this particu- lar incident may not have fallen un- der the observation of the reader. yet if he has been a soldier, 10 doubt a parallel case can be called to mind.
 The narrator of the story was a dis tinguished Georgian, and as we were more interested in the events than the time and place. that part of the story was lest; yet the incident is vouched for as having actually occurred
 John Smith lived on southern soil, yet he vas a stanch union man His nslEhbors had all joined issues with the confedsrzcy, and of course 10 fra tsrnzl feeling existed for anyone who stood an avoved antagonist to the principles they believed to be right
 Smith vas forced to bear insults on every hand His cattle were killed. and Ia fact. the sentiment prevailed that 1t vas perfectly right to sppro- p-izts any property belonging to him. for either public or private use
 But though this vas contrary to our 1nion hsro's idea of right and urong. hs never complained.
 Often assassination or rope ia the hands of mob were insf1zst5oas brought to bear upon his mind to fn- suos h1n to diszTov his convictions.
 Bat all this seemed to make hin the fruer and the nors dstsFui1sd not tc cnnriain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
X. X. Time Table.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

IrainE leave Bank street FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK-6:35, I:55, 10:52 a. m.; 1:15. 249, 4:35, 6:l5 p. n.
 SUNDAYS-705 $50 (tt Bridge. port a. m.; 1:15, 5:l0 D. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN -1:00 lexeept Monday, 6:35, 7:55. 10:52 q. m.; 1:15, 2:49, 4:35, 6:l5. 7:50 D. m.
 sUNDAYs-1Oo. 7:o5. $50 a. m.; 115, 5:1O, 7:50 p m. FOR WATERTOWN-6:45 S.32 11:O3 a. m.; 1:23, 3:57, 5:10. SIP, 7O3, s:59, 11:20 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-9:53 a. m.: S:17 D. m. FOR THOAIASTON, TORRINGTON and WINSTED-S:27, 10a5S a. m: 1:19,, 3 :53, 6;5s, S:54 p. m. E SUNDAYS-9:58 a. m.: s:17 D. m.
 HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street FOR HARTFORD, WILLIMANTIC, PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON-6:45, 8:32 q. m.; 1920. 3:15, 7:34 ito Hartfordl D. n. FOR DANBURY-S:30 a. m.; 2:05, < LOO D. m. FOR PoUGHKEEPsIE-s:3o a. n.; 205 p. m. 1. SUNDAY for BRISTOL-( (connect- Ing with third rail trains)- 8:30. 10:05 a. m.; 200. 5'o5, TOO p. m.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR NEW HAyEN--7:Oo, 1000 am; LAO. 4:01 p. ID.
 SUNDAYS-7:50, HOO a. m..; $50 D. m.
 FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLE TOWN-9:21 a. m.; 6:15 p. m. O.M.SHEPARD, CT. HAMPSTEAD.
 Gen. Supt Gen. Pass. Agt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
TAFT'S RECORD TRIP
Secretary of War and Tourist
 Party at Capital.
FILIPINOS MAKE ABLE LEGISLATORS
American Consular Service Tn orient Needs Vast Improvement-Better Pay and Proper Equipment
 Advocated.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-After an absence of more than three months Secretary of War Taft has returned to Washington, establishing on the home ward trip a record from Yokohama to Washington of fourteen days and ar irving two days ahead of scheduled time.
 Of the original members of the con- gressional party only one, Senator Eos ter of Louisiana, returned to Washing ton with the secretary. The other mem bers went home by different routes or stopped on the way across the conti- nent, and only Colonel Clarence Ed wards and several members of his i'm mediate party arrived with him.
 In discussing briefly his trip the sec retary said that the natives of the Phil ippines have reached the point where they can participate in legislation with profit to themselves and that 1t will be a good education for them. There are, ne added, a sufficient number well qualified to compose one branch of the legislative body.
 Speaking of the consular service In China, be said he had made no state ment since reaching this country which be meant to be construed as a reflection upon the personnel of the consular service and declared that if any such impression had been created he desired that it be corrected. The American consuls. he explained, are poorly paid, inadequately equipped with clerical help and occupy buildings not in keeping with the dignity of the country they represent
 He pointed out that an ambassador received but s1T.5O0. where 1t costs him s25.O0O to live. Mir. Taft said pro vision should be made for better pay of officers in the consular service.
 Secretary Taft dined with President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House last night The secretary spent the evening there and detailed to the presl. dent the results of the party's tour of the Philippines and the orient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
CHALLENGE EFEAST''
OLD JACOB BIGHEAD AND HIS
 PACKAGES OF SUGAR.
The Test of Truthfulness-Women Go Through Ordeal Unchallenged- How Old Jacob Was Vindicat-
 ed and Restored to Favor.

The North American Indian holds a place in public estimation as a simple-minded child of nature. ex- ceptionally honest, and entirely free from the cupidity of the white race. Possibly this estimate of his char acter had its origin in the exceptional conditions that prevailed when the Europeans first reached the shores of the new world.
 An incident in the personal history of old Jacob Bighead. as his name ap- pears on the rolls of the White Cow Sioux Indian agency, may afford an illustration of this tendency.
 The old pan appeared one day at the Traders store to make some pur. chases for himself and his neighbors. He squatted down on the floor against the wall of the building in front of the counter. and for a half hour or more gazed earnestly about him. Then rising to his feet he approached the counter and asked for a pound of sugar. When the package containing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Mrs. Loeb seriously III.

WASHINGTON, Oct, 3. = Secretary Metcalf of the department of com merce and lahor. who has been ill with an affection of the stomach, is reported somewhat improved. Senator Hepburn of Idaho. who has been i'll for some days, continues to improve. The con ditieH i,ef Mrs. Loeb, the wife of the secretary to the president, remains un. changed. She is still seriously i'll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03

sre sugar vas handed to him he re sursz his seat on the floor and once mora EaTed aarnestly about him After several minutes had elapsed he again rose 10 hts feet and once more asked for a pound of sugar When the or der was filled he resumed his seat and again Fs1st about the r0cm-
 The entire forenoon vas spent h this manner. he old mans orders for pound pzfkazss of suEs- alternating with his visual inspections and finally just as the bagies Esre soundinE for noon En a nearby military szczOP nent- hs GthsTed his pscksg8 q sugar soesthsr in his blanket and WIth a g-uut that vas intended for god day trck his sepa-turs
 Esrh of the @ FzzEzzs Of szz- bs czrrfe5 aray Eith Ria usizhsd a it. tle oEer pound. for ss the vssghizs vent ca ks st0od by tks counter szss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Stole Ancient IrIsh Crown.

CHICAGO. Oct. 3.-Property valued at nearly s1.000.0O0. including an an cient Irish crown. is sought for in Chicago pawnshops. The property is said to have been taken by burglars from the home of John Mulhall, 14 Earlsfort terrace. Dublin. Ireland. The burglars. it is thought. have come to the United States. Included in the list of stolen articles are an Irish crown, surmOunted by a hand holding a sword. on which are impaled three heads: gold waist buckle of George III period and two gold seals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
First Victim of Football.

EXETER, N. H., Oct. 2-George C. Crocker of Warebam, Mass, member of the class of 1907 at Phillips Exeter academy, is believed to be dying at the Cottage hospital as the result of inter nal injuries received during football practice. Crooker, who was candi. date for the academy eleven, was hurt while the boys were practicing on Sat urday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Boston sutt Case Mystery.

BOSTON. Oct 3-wiIlism Morgan. d resident Of Winthrop. has turned over to the police s package of clothing which be said he had found at Lewis lake. a sluicevzy connection of Win throp cove. The bundle contained a skirt trimmed with braid. q vouzn's night dress and pair of sfockiugs Tbsre were 10 Edentifcztion marks on the articles. Tbe police at once began search Of the lake
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
BRAVEPLACUEALONE
President Decides to Visit
 New Orleans.
WILL RETURN BY SEA ON CRUISER
No Cabinet Member Will Make Trip. Party to South Will Disband at Little Rock - Talk on Rate
 Legislation.

tO 5Oath tbAh DAbbmhU
 Little Rock - Talk on Rate
 Legislation.
 WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-The presi- dent has determined to brave yellow fever and go to New Orleans.
 It is officially announced that he will leave here Oct. IS, go to various south ern points and reach the Louisiana me tropolis on the 26th. He will spend a day there and will then take cruiser of the Colorado type and return to Washington, arriving here on Oct. 30 He will thus avoid any infringement of the quarantine laws of the southern states, No cabinet member will make the trip, nor will Mrs. Roosevelt accompa- ny her husband. The official party will disband at Little Rock, and only Sec retary Loeb will go with the president to the gulf
 Mir. Roosevelt has started work and passed busy time seeing many callers and considering multitudinous details. The president and Senator Foraker talked on rate legislation briefly, and there was good natured but rather spicy collision on the subject of the senator's Ohio speech. The chief exec utive made it clear that he dissented from Mir. Foraker's utterances and did not see the difficulties in rate legisla- tion which MT. Foraker had empha- sized. Among other callers were Secretary Hitchcock and Senators Heminway, Burkett and Fulton. Burkett of Ne braska also talked over railroad rate matters with the president at length He said the president held the same opinion as of old on that subject
 Mayor Behrman of New Orleans says | that the arrangements for the recep-. ton of the president will be pushed with enthusiasm and that he felt con- fident that the president would find himself as safe in New Orleans on Oct. 26 as if he were then in his own home. ...
 If he desires to do so during his brief stay the president will be permitted to visit the Emergency hospital, which | Dr. White and his associates of the marine hospital service regard as per haps the place in the city most eer- tainly proof against the danger of in- lection. .-.e-.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
TRADED HORSES.
How a Yankee Captain Persuaded a Georgian with Fine An
 imal to Swap.

Naturally, the reader, if he has ever been, or is now, or if he only has an inclination to be a horse-trader, will read this article with the expectation of gaining a new point of informa- ton.
 But our story relates only to a cus- tom Of trading in military circles in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Duel wtth sword. at Paris.

PARIS. Oct 3.-A duel with swords was fought by Guy de Cassagnac and N. NOulens. a member of the chamber of deputies The latter was severely wounded in the abdomen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Manager of Stranded circu. Held.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Jotrn T. McCad den, an American circus proprietor was held in ss0,O0o bail at Bow street on an extradition warrant issued at the demand of the French authorities. The circus company was stranded in France for want of funds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Quarantine Against Mississippi.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 3.-An order has been issued by the state board of health quarantining Georgia against the whole state of Mississippi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Far B1arkhezSs

Take a very hot vet t0zsl and hold it on the skin Nov Isther with soap sads. Leave oa a few minutes. wash es fn a dozea TerJ hot wztsTa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Premaer nu,t Erpl.in.

BUDAPEST. Oct g. Hungarisns have called upon the Austrian premier to give an unsquivOcsl explanation of his interference in the electoral re forms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
Ase s-Iph.r oa Matches.

BUFFALO Oct 3.-Geneviere Sea yer. twelve years Old ate the suip1ur o1 mstcbes to make herself sick so-she voald not have ts % to schooL sas s tezd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
EarIauds Covzs

Evsry year the EzzlIsh mint issuss oTer Soa1. co copper coi7A