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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
THE PUGlLISTS.
HE MAY BE
 WORLD BEATER
Tom O 'Rourke Says ToLook Gut For Jabez White Natty Matthews Resur. rected-Other News.

"Those who think that Jimmy Britt will have an easy time with Jabez White,' says Tom O'Rourke, reckon without considering Char ley Mitchelrs good judgment as to fighters. Mitchell pre- dtcted that Joe bowker would beat Frankie Neil That was contrary to what most people thought.
 Il know that Mitchell was very anxious to make a match for White with Young Corbctt before he was beaten by Battling Nelson. Cofbett preferred to take on Nelson. whom he had picked as an easy mark, but with disastrous results Now Corbett says he can kuock out White in ten rounds. If they fight it might be another case of Battling Nelson.
 Mitchell will bring White to this country if he consents to make the trip. White is in business in England and may not see his way clear to come over here to fight. At any rate, Mitch ell is shrewd observer and good judge of pugilists. I don't think it likely that he would bother with a dead one.' I have always heard that White is vefy clever and a hard hit ter. He may not beat Britt. if they meet, but. banking on Mitchelrs judg- ment. think the Englishman will give Britt good fight"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
SNUBBED BY JEFFRIES.

Jim Jeffries has snubbed his great uncle, or rather his fathers uncle. a retired preached named s. r. Bena. dom, who at the age of so is still spry and vigorous. The old gentleman called at Jeffries's hotel in Lincoln, Neb, the other day. and after sending up his card he waited patiently down stairs for more than an hour. Then the wrath of the great-uncle knew no bounds, for he burst forth in comment of this nature:
 "The big bruiser evidently thinks am some cheap relative who wants to sponge on him for theater tickets. I wouldn't go to his show if he paid me for it. and wanted to see him on his fathers account. lhis prize fight ing is dirty business, and I had no right to expect better treatment from him. But there is no doubt that he can fight. He must have inherited it from his grandmother, my own sis ter, for she was woman of unusual physique, and as strong and muscular as any man I ever saw. but guess the family has degenerated. Still. Jeff can fight And the great.uncle swellad up with evident pride as he hurried from the hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

airy from the front and backed away in the same direction. Columbia of fered no defense. and the mayor sur rendered the city to sherman. Before allowing the troops to enter Columbia sherman issued the usual orders to the men 10 respect private dwellings. col lege libraries. charitable institutions and the like, but that arsenals, foun- dries and public workshops of value to the enemy should be destroyed. Gen eral C. R. Woods division of Logan's corps entered the city as guards.
 X strong wind was blowing, and Woods men were directed to Guench the burning cotton. It is said that the citizens furnished the troops with liq- uor. but that the intoxicated men were put in arrest. The wind grew stronger during the night. and the smoldering cotton soon burst into flames. which were carried to the wooden houses. and in spite of the heroic work of the troops the city Was nearly wiped out by the night of Feb. IT, and the same night the Confederate garrison evacu- ated Charleston.
 GEORGE l.. KILMER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
Fire and Sword at Columbia
A FoRTIETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY
February Is.l7. 1865

mans cordon. and a few state troops had been gathered together by Hamp- tons vigorous appeals. By concentrat. ing these troops Hampton believed that a vigorous blow upon either Slo, cum or Howard while the Federal wings were separated and entangled in the swamps would force Sherman to retreat to the seacoast.
 1n Hampton's opinion the key to the military situation in South Carolina was at Branchville, near the Edisto. and the junction of railways connect ing Charleston. Columbia and Angus ta. With Branchyille as starting point the Confederates could fight Slo. cum on the west or Howard on the south and concentrate after the battle to fight the other wing Beauregard concurred in Hampton's view, but the movement was not made. and when Sherman reached the vicinity of Co- lumba the total force of Confederates available at that point was about 5000 men of all arms.
 Columbia itself was bare of troops. for the force at hand was scattered to do picket duty in front of the advanc- ing Federals. Wheeler's troSpers fell back slowly before Towards vanguard and at the last crossing of the Conga- rec set fire to the bridge. first sprin- kling it with tar and resin to make the flames spread quickly. So rapidly did the fire take hold some of the men at the work were cut off on the Federal side of the river and compelled to make long circuit upstream to avoid capture.
 In Columbia the cavalry fired the railway stations and buildings and also put the torch to a TOW of cotton bales in the streets. Stevensons Confederate infantry took the road to Winnsboro. N. C.. and Hampton called in the cav
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
BOTH WERE SURE.

Jimmy Coffroth. matchmaker of the Yosemite A. C.. of San Francisco. tells a good story of how sure two we'll known amateur" fighters who battled before his club not long ago were of beating each other.
 "I have matched quite a few nght- CTS since have been in the business" says Coffroth. but I never found two who were more confident of whipping each other than were Sam Berger and Billy R8denbach. Berger had never seen Rodenbach before, though he fought at the Olympic club a few years ago. Afer Berger had met Ro- denbach he said.
 ".Iimmy. it is a shame for me to fight that little fellow. Why. he won't last two rounds. and it won't be any fight at all Not to have Berger swell up. replied: Yes. Sam, you ought to win. but they tell me he is clever and can hit little
 Later, Rodenbach said to me: Der. ger is big guy. but. say. Coffroth. if I. don't knock his block on in two rounds I don't want a - cent. Now mark what say. will whip big Der ger in two rounds
 T was glad to find Rodenbach feel ing as he did. for this assured the match. But as I said at the outset. never were two fighters more conf dent of victory than these twO.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
GOING 10 ENGLAND.

After his match with Jenkins is de- cided Frank Gotch is going to England. Gotch made this announcement yester. day. He is no stranger on the other side. having met and defeated several good men in England and Scotland. GOtch still entertains desire to turn pugilist. He thinks that he has all the qualities that go to make the sue cessful fighter. If it is not Jeffries. any other man will do." said Gotch. Al I want is chance and I think that will be able to show my friends that I can do something in this par ticular line. Wrestling has not made me muscle bound. On the other hand It has placed mo in the. best of condi- tion."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
CADWELL BEATS BUTLER.
hsrtferd Cyclist Makes Wsrld's 10.
 cord on l2.Iap Track.

Troy. \. r.. Jan 16.-Frank J. Cad we'll of Hartford. the professional bi- cyrlist who has been engaged with W. = F'rn tO tide ,n aris bext sum- mer. defeated Nat Butler Saturday night. in inc state armory here. A bicycle meet was conducted in the ar mory during the week and the closing event was five mile paced race be- tween the Hartford rider and Butler. Caldwell won in 1:JS. which is the worlds record for twelve lap track By winning this prize Caldwell took the first prize of the meet. as he was undefeated. Butler had not lost up to Saturday night.
 In q three mile motor paced race Friday night Caldwell beat Barrett by two laps in 4:iJ. Nat Butler beat Gus Lawson in a five mile race in S.Ii.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
BASKET BALL.
FOUR GAMES AT
 Y. II. (. A. GYM

There was plenty of basketball in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium on Satur- day night, and those who were present enjoyed the sport immensely. The first game brought the Columbias and the Monitors together, and the Colum> bias were outplayed by the score of IS tG g. The lineup of the Columbias were G. A. Smith, center; G. Beach and c. Williams, forwards; ]. M. Coo ley and c. J. Gooding, guards; Moni. tors, F.. Candee. center; c. Heebnef and P. J. McPartland, guards; W. c. Schneider and NJ. J. Claffey. forwards. Summary: Yield goals, Schneider and Candee g. Beach ?, Smith, Heebner and Mcfarland; foul goals, Cooley 2, Will Hams, Mcfarland and Schneider.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor SoutE Main ana Grand stS
 t--Scoyill Manufacturing Co (PJ
 6-COr Bridge and MagilI sts.
 7-Exchangc Place.
 12--Rogers x Bro (r.)
 1S--Cor East Main and Niagara sta 14-Cor East Mai7 and Wolcott road 15-Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry stx 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor N. Elm and kingsDury sta 2o-Burton street engine house. 24--Waterbury Mfg Go (P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts 29-Cor Ludlow md N. Willow stA 8l--Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 84-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn Ky X L't'g Co, car b'se (p) S6-Waterbury Brass Co (Pl S1--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Feid sts 42-Cor South Nam and Clay sta 43--New England Watch Co P.) 45-Benedict < Burnha(n Mfg Co (P1 46-Waterbury Buckle Co (PD l7-Cor $. Main and Washington sis 5l-Cor Baldwin and River sts. b2-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53---Waterbury Clock Co, case fac (Tl 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty an1 River sts. 57-No 5 Hose house.
 6S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor DoolittIc alley and Dublin sr S2-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Wat.rville sta 142-Wolcott st, beyond Toward. I62-Cor East Main and Welton sts, 1I3-East Main st, opposite Polia 212--The Platt Bros Co P.) 2l3-Hammond Buckle Co P) 214-Waterbury Crk Co. m'v't fac fPl 21G-Cor North Main and Grove stS. 25l-Cor Round Hill and Ward sta 253-Farm street
 o5i-corner Edna and North Main sts 26;--Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. c63-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues I2-Grove. bet Central & Holmes ave 8II-S. x. E. Telephone Co bldg, P.) :12-Cor Bank and Meadow sta. 313--Rs ndolph & Cloves (P.) B14-Plume X ATWOOD (f.D SIo-Amertcan Ring Go P.l sio-EIectrlc Light Station ;P.l Sls-hoimes. Booth X Haydens (Pl g2l-No 1 Hose house. sS-Cor Green ard x. Leonard sta s2S-Cor Washington av & Porter 1t so4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. s2ICor Simons st X Washington az. ?TI-City Lumber X Coal Co (P.l 4I2-Tracy Bros P)
 l32-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts l51-Steele < Johnson Mfg Co Py esa-Cor Baldwin and Rye ets.
 SIGNALS.
 I. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 Fl. Two strokes. fire out. recall.
 Ill. Three strokes. l2 D.. D. m
 Fire gong blows at o'clock.
 1-1-i-I-1-1-1I-1-i-Ten strokes qulct ~ilI indicate q general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-I-1-1-1.1- Fftees strokes quick will call out the militia
 Pl Privste.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
THE SPORTING NEWS.

l ! brewmaster of Rochester. \. Y.. Ru- dolph, owner of brewery in Finland. and Olgan,wife of tin manufacturero of Stockholm. The deceased had lived in thls city since June, 1901, coming here from Brooklyn, \. '. Mir Neschke was a member of the United States Brewmasters' association. the Original Brewers and Coopers' association, the Turn Verein Vorwarts and the Concor- dia Singing society," The deceased
 made many true friends since he came to Waterbury. He was of very genial disposition and gave every available moment to devotion to his wife. chil- dreH and home. He will be deeply iuourned by his employers and the men wlo worked under his direction, all of whom had the greatest regard for the Funeral services will be beld at his late home at 2 o'clock Tues day afternon. lnterment will be in Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
CR0KER A HEAVY LOSER.
Tsff csnpai6n h EnSlasd cssts
 nin Sassy eco.

London. Jan l6.-The Sporting Times said yesterday: Whatever Mir Croker may have been in America. we have heard nothing against him here. We 6sy state that as regards racing he is considered a mug. rather than otherwise. Some spell mug in his case with capital letters We shall not commit the error cf thinking him one. though we quite believe he is eJOOO out of pocket from his con perticn with the English turf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
AUGUST NEsCHkE.

5 August Neschke. i1. brewmaster for the Hellmann Brewing Co. died If apo p!exy yesterday morning at go o'clock. after a few hours illness. He was stricken while at work in the Erewery late Saturday afternoon and had to be removed to his home nearby
 He never regaine.l consciousness. Mir Neschke was born in Stockholm. Sweden. where his father owned and conducted a brewery. When 2i years If age he came to Brooklyn N- Y-. wEere shortly afterwards he married Miss Anna Gerhold. who. with thres children, Anna. August and Edward. survive him. He also is survived by two brothers and one sister. Edward. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
DECIDE ON POINTS.

It has been suggested that in the future all bouts held in New York should go to a decision. In past con tests there has been an understanding that if no falls were gained the match Should be called a draw. This was ill- mriably the agreement in handicap bouts in which time limit was set This custom has injured wrestling more than anything else, and has paved the way for considerable faking. For instance. if one man knew that his reputation would not suffer if he suc- ceeded ill keeping his opponent from throwing him he would forthwith act on the defensive and not try to do any work. Consequently the bout became monotonous and the crowd usually left the scene of the match before the struggle was half over. In boxing the man doing the better work is usually the winner. unless there is knockout. Agressiveness and clean punching count. and honest referees decide on this basis. The same rule should hold in wrestling. experts think. Catch-as- catch-can style affords plenty of op- portunity for action and life on the mat. because all holds, with the ex- ception of the dangerous strangle hold, are allowed. The decision idea was tried in the recent bout between liar vey Parker and Alexander Swanson at the New Polo A. C. This bout was limited and Swanson gained one fall. In the remaining minutes of the bout there was no fall and Swansen wAs the victor. Throughout the exhibition Parker was on top. working his two arms to put his man on both shoulders. Parker did all the labor. and but for the fact that he had been downed would surely have won, as he scored all the points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
EAGLES WERE vICTORS.

The Eagles and the Pilots competed for honors and the Pilots were up against it and went down to defeat. The final score was 13 to 6. The line. up: Eagles. center. K. Hampson: H. Humphrey and J. Macauley, forwards; C. Pettman and W. LoOmis, guards; filcts, c. Heater, center; G. Carroll and s. Hackett. guards; c. Castle and r. Anderson. forwards. Summary: Field goals. Rettman 2. Anderson ,, Humphrey 1. Hampson. Macauley. Castle and Heater; foul goals, Hum- phrey. Rettman, HampsOn, Castle and Heater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
EGEBERG AND PIENING.

John Fleming. the Butcher Boy" and II. II. Egeberg. the Great Dane," slre training for their Graeco-R Roman match, which is slated to take place Tt Grand Central palace on January IS. When the pair met few weeks ago Egeberg had no trouble in taking PieDing's measure. The latter main- tains that on that occasion he was not in the best of trim. If Piening is de- feated again it will mean his complete retirement from the mat. as the public has not much use nowadays for a loser
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
RANGERS WERE BEATEN.

Tine Crescents did things to the Rangers in another game and succeed c,; in defeating them by the score of II to 9. The lineup: Crescents. w. Stahl. center: C. Camp and Babbitt, forwards: E. Thompson and R. Heeb- ner. guards: Rangers. $. Towne, cen ter: c. Nyc and G. Lake, guards: F.. Scsur and W. Munson. forwards. Field goals. Towne ?. Segur ?, Babbitt, Heeb- ner. Thompson. Camp, Stahl: foul soais. Stahl 2. Segur. One point was given to the Crescents on account of pla, CT being fouled while throwing goal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
RESINESS MEN WON.

The Business Mems team was full of business when they tackled the Non- pareils and they trimmed them to the tune of 2S to F. Curtiss scored four teen of the twenty-eight points for the Business Mems team. The lineup: Nonpareils. A. Brown,. center: r. c. Jaeger and J. Constantine. forwards; H. Davis and WH Trowbridge, guards; Business Men, J. H. Curtiss and B. R. Kelsey, center: Dr F. c. NLaIgsraf. L.. F. E'itzsimmons and J. II. Curtiss, guards; R. c. Platt and E. McElligott, forwards. Summary: Field goals, Curtiss 5, Marggraff I. Constantine 3, Platt ,. Jaeger 1, Davis 1. McElligott i; toul goals, Curtiss f, Brown 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
SPIKE SULLIVAN READY.

Spike Sullivan is thinking of fght- ing again. The elongated Irishman has not figured in a serious fight in some time. but fSoSe who have seen him bang away in private think that he ia just as good as ever and that he will he able to make some of tho light weights hustle. Spike is taking the best of cafe of himself snd is doing light training. He does not care to 20 against the real cracks at first. hut does not mind trying his skill with any of tie third raters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
AFTER THE DANE.

Louie Long. a western lightweight. ix after Battling Nelson with s1-0o il hand ready for a side bet Long says: Any fair minded sport will allow I am entitled to fight with Nelson Hefrers went twenty rgunds wttf Nelson. while knocked Herrera down four times in tl1ree rounds 1t took Nelson fifteen rounds to beat Spides WeIeh and I beat him in five rounds On dis showing think 1 am entitled 10 . iixht with NeIson--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
GOOD NEW MAN,

Max Wiley of Rochester. himself a wrestler of ability. has turned mana- ger Wiley has under his wing Fred Beells of Wisconsin. and if the latter's recent bout with "Americus- at Balti- more. whom he defeated. is any cri- ferion. the Westerner is an exception ally good man. Wiley offers to match Beells against Clarence BOuidin, the Cuban Wonder" for S1.OD side. If the contest is arranged the men will meet at Rochester under catch-as-catcli can rules. best two in three falls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
MATTY MATTHEWS AGAIN.

Matty Matthews is once more after the welterweight championship. The Brooklynite has won th:ee fights in rapid succession. in all of which he had his old time punch. Matthews now wants to fight any welterwcishi in the business. If Joe Cans. who fought Joe WaIco,t at li2 pounds. is willing. Matthews will take the light weight champion on at that weight. Matthews Is now matched with Mike Ward of Sarnia. Mich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

When in need of beip try 25c se ir the Democrat. One business man sd yertisel for clerk in cur columns Snt received s2 written answers. besides nearly as many mere applied in ger son. IL only costs 20
 The Democrat office is equipped with all the facilities for turning out beek and job printing st short botiee, en6 at lowest prices fsF sood work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
PCPIL OF ROTHNER.S

Bill Brown of New York. who is one of George Bothncr's pupils. wan,s to try his skill against any good mid dleweight. Brown expects to secure a bout with Teddy Sitter at the Ma tional X. C.. Brooklyn. provided that club will give a good purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
GOOD WRESTLING MATCH.

Tomorrow evening at Eagle ball, New Haven. Edward O'Connell of New Haven. lightweight champion of New England, and May Wiley of Rochester, the all-American champion, will meet in finish wrestling match, best two out of three falls. This pair of mat artists met before in handicap match, Wiley agreeing to throw O'Connell three times in twenty-two minutes. After the match Wiley admitted that ne underestimated O'Connell's ability, but offered to bet $500 that he could defeat him in a straight match. O'Con- nell accepted the bet. which will be decided tomorrow night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16
TIME TABLE. Corrected 10 Oct 30, 1904.
 HIGHLAND DIVISION.

NA~~S$AANS lSs AStONs
 1rains leave Meadow street station Tor Boston. Hartford and way stations at 0:oo. s:SI a .m.; 1920, 3:15, 7:34 ?. ID.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. uon From Boston. Hartford and way stations at SIS, 1l:4O .. m.; 200, GAS D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street statios ior New York, Poughkespsis. Dan- pury and way stations at SEQ a. D.: and 2:Oo and for Danbury only zoo p. n,
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sts- tlon from New York. Poughkeepsie, Danbury and way stations ut S:S7 a. m.; 1920 and 7:34 n m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave gMeado& street. station for Hartford and way stations at S:3O, iUOo a. m.: 200, 5:05 and 700 p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station ae s:oO. l1:30 a. m.; 4:50. 6:50 and $50 D. m.
 NAuGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave Bank street station for New York. Bridgeport. New Haven as..l other places south at 6:35. 1:5S. 10:o2 q. m.; 1 :l5. a:49. 4:35. 6:15 and for New Haven and way stations ouiy, 7:553 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New York. Bridgeport. New Ha- ven and way stations at 7:is, S:21, 9.0S. l0:5S a. m.: 10, 3:53. 5:oO, 6:32, 6:5s. s:54 D. m.: I2:39 a. n.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stations at 6:4S S:31. 1103 a. m.: 1: :23. 3:57. 5:1O, 6:i2, : I.13. S:5a and 11:20 ?. m. Trains arrive at Bank street station { from Watertown and way stations At G:iO. I46. 1Oic n. m: 100, 2a1, i:32. 5:52. G:i5. 1:i5, 1I:1f D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station ,,r Winsted and way stations at S:27. I0:Js a. m.: I:19. 3:53. G.5S and s:A ?. m. For WatervilIc only, 6:iO a. rn.; 5.aO D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from WinSted and way stations at 6:5. i:35. 10:1o 2. m; 1:15, 2:i9. 5:47, 6:l5 |, p. ID.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for New 1 York. Bridgeport and New Haven at I.1DJ q. m.: f:i5. o:lO ?. m.. and for | Bridgeport and way stations oniy. SEQ q. m. New Haven and way sia. , lions only. 1::53 ?. m. Arrive at Bank street station from New York. Bridgeport and New Ha. ven at 9;JS' a. m: 12:5J, 500, o:5O D. m. .--'.'--
 Leave Bank street station for wstar. town and way stations at 9:5S a. m. ' and Sal5 p. m. Arrive at Bank street station rro-, [. Watertown and way stations at 0ss q. r1. and i.io n. n. MERIDEN BRANCH. , Trains leave Dublin etrees stst,,n ! for Middletown and way stations se e:,1 .. m and 6:15 p. m. ! Trains srrive at Dublin street ess. ! ,;on from Middletown and way s,s t,ons at 1s50 a. m. and 3.5S D. n. | Trains leave Dublin street stsr,, for New Haven by way of Cheshire ss 700. lo:5o am: 4.oI D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin etreef s;s- ton from New Haven by wav os ! Cheshire at a:13 T. n.. s:ss5 1;5i n. n SUNDAY TRAINS. , Leave Dublin street station for Nsv <. Haven by way of Cheshire at Ia n1O a. m.: $50 D. ..
 Arrive at Dublin street statios frcD Few Haven by way of Cheshlrs C e.4S a. m-: 3,45. s:55 ?. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-16

Leave Dublin street station for Nev Haven by way of Cheshire at Ia u0O a. m.: $50 D. ..
 Arrive at Dublin street statioo frcD Few Haven by way of Cheshlrs C e.4S a. m-: 3,45. s:55 ?. n.