davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03
Give Your Stomach n Rest

iOnr tooi must be properly digrstcd
and nseimilnicd Ia hc oi any vnluc to
you. II your stomach ia weak or dis
crsed take KodoI Dyspepsia Cure. II
digcFtr what yOu cat and gives the
stomach rest. enabling u la rccupcr-
ate. take on now life and grow strong
again. Kodol cnrCs sour stnmuch. cns,
hloatipe, hcnrt pnlpitation aud nll diRcs.
tive disorders. Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03

Tavolnra in snid 10 he tho Pmnllcs,
republic In tho world. II in eituatcd on
tho little Island Oi the came name, aitu.
atcd come scvcn ar eight miles south Of
the island OF Sardinia. Tavolnra in IN
island about ono milo IN diameter md
inhabited Mt present by iifly.Gvc people
--mon. women and children, IN 1886
Karl Albert, then king Oi Sardinia, DO.
Rtowcd the supremacy over this little
Islo upon tho liartolconi family. and for
ioriy.eix ycnrs ~KinR' Paul rcignod IN
peace in his domnin. Ilo died on May
10. 1882, md shortly before hia demise
called all his faithful Rubjccls tu hia bod
aide md declared IL TO 10 his carncei
wish TIN, uouc ~ HE relatives should
succeed him M tho head oi government
IN tho ialand, but TINT hS conpidcrcd Il
tor tho beat tlIGt the good pcoplc oi
Tavolnra ehouli govern thcmselyca.
Aftor this last wieh 90 candidate Ior the
vacated throne could DO found among
the family Of tho doccascI, who wcre
uped to consider thoir "kinR's" wieh Inv.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03

and tho little island renamed urgoy.
crned Tor four years. At last, in 1856,
the little islSnd WIS declared republic.
Tho constitution gives elective franchise
to both men and women; "A presiden, Is
electcd to serve six years. Nome Of the
officers receive any compensation.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03
COLONIST TICKETS
SALE DATES

Commencing March lst and continu.
ing daily to May 10Th 1905, Colonists
Tickets will he on sale from eastern
points to California points and direct
Intermediates from:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03
ELEPHANT HAD FUN.
MEN CAME TO HUNT AND WERE
HUNTED.

Exciting Experience Of Two English.
men Who Were Seeking Trophies
Of the Chase in the African Jungle
Glad to Escape With Their Lives.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-02-03
Health and Hone.

Health and Hope.
He who has health has hope, and
he who has hope has everything
Arabian Proverbs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
INVALUABLE TRAINING.
Scientific Knowledge as an Aid to the Commercial Side of
 Business.

The supreme gift of scientific train ing in method, declares W. Burton in q recent address to the Staffordshire (Eng.) pottery classes. is the power to see. How many problems are there that present themselves to us every day in our businesses that really disap- pear are no longer problems If we once see them clearly. The commercial or ganizer of a business has two prob lens always facing him-frst. the eco- nomical production of his goods, and, second. the disposal of these in the market. A scientific training. in SO far as 1t gives knowledge tending to the solution of these problems. Is of direct value to the commercial side of busi- ness. Many problems can be solved only by scientific methods But manu- facturers should not look for immedi- ate results from the employment of trained man. Remember. he must have time to apply his science to your in- duStry. He must have time for experi- ment. and must be given both leisure and fullest opportunity to follow out these lines of prolonged and system stfe investigation. on which alone sci entfn. knowledge has been built
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
BEGINNING OF FOOTBALL.
Believed to Have Had Its Origin as Part of the Sun Worship
 of Celts.

A book published at Venice in 1855 by Antonio Coaino relates methods of play in a real football that was actual ly called by the same name. The field was so large that no one, however strong, could quite throw a stone from one end to the other" and it was about half as wide. Twenty, 30 or 40 persons could participate on a side, the num- Der being regulated by the size of the available field. Goals were set up at either end. No one was permitted to strike the ball with the outstretched arm or with anything he might carry in his hand. Nevertheless, he was permitted to strike the ball with whatever part of his body that he pleased" If the ball came rolling to- ward him he was allowed to kick it, the inference being that if it were ly- ing still he could not do so. The field was divided by transverse line into two equal parts, and in the middle lay the hall. The players were chosen, those who were going to make up the opposing parties, by means of colors, by which, in the struggle of the con- test, each could recognize his own side. When the signal was given by the roll of the drum or the blast of trumpet a player rushed forward, one who had been chosen by lot to be the first to kick the ball with his foot. This action was understood to be the beginning of the contest, so that after 1t, 1t was per mitted to no one from either party to seize 1t, to strike 1t. and to drive 1t as victor over the goal. It was perhaps from the method of the beginning of the game that 1t was called football.
 These Italian games had~their origin in the ancient pastimes of the Greeks and Romans. and In reality approach nearer to the modern idea of football than do the beginnings of the game in modern countries. Football is believed by some authorities to have been a portion of the worship of the Celtic sun god. one of the rites attendant on the celebrative ceremonies. Some also hold a strong belief that its original form was introduced into England by the Romans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
RYAN AND O'BRIEN.

Frisco fight promoters are now try. ing to match Jack O'Brien with Tom. my Ryan, who for some time has in. sisted that he is the Legitimate mid dleweight champion. In response to question as to his willingness to meet O'Brien. Ryan is quoted as say ing that he will make q match with the conqueror of old man Fftz at tho middleweight limit, 158 pounds. O'Brien weighed about 165 pounds when he beat Fitz, and Ryan says 1t would not be hardship for Jack to reduce to the middleweight limit. Ryan will not consent to a fight at catchweights because he probably feels that O'Brien would be at his best. but by insisting upon 15S pounds he doubtless believes that the Phila, delphia boxer would have to weaken himself to make the weight Ryan has always been a quibbler and sure thing matchmaker. He has not tack led first class man for some time and has been satisfied with travelling about the country meeting second raters. If Ryan and O'Brien can get together however. most interesting battle is liable to be the result, as both men are scientific boxers. although Ryan is much older than O'Brien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
LION FEARS THE OSTRICH.
King of Beasts Will Run Away from Bird Whose Kick He Is
 Afraid Of.

There is only one thing of which the lion is afraid, according to Schillings, the Young German African traveller, and that is the ostrich.
 The bird is more fleet than the quad ruped, and 1t can deliver it's terrible kick with the precision and impact of pugilist's blow and spring away till it gets another opening. Such tactics naturally disgust the superior being.
 The lion has weakness. however, for ostrich eggs and will make meal of them whenever the vigilance of the parent bird is relaxed.
 Schillings saw lion once with the tempting pile of eggs before him, and he was about to regale himself when the owners of the property appeared and the beast slunk of like a whipped cur.
 Schillings considers it is an open question whether the hunting of the lion, leopard, buffalo. elephant or rhi- nocsros is the most dangerous. On the whole, however, he thinks that If he were hunting without supporting rifles in the hands of really great hunters he would rather take his chances with any of them than with the rhinoceros.
 This animal Is remarkably fleet. considering its bulk. and when 1t makes a charge 1t Is next to impossi- ble to get away from 1t. Then is the time when a comrade with good gun and steady nerve is needed to distract the animals attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
THREE FAvoRiTES WIN.
Proteus, Paul Clifford and Mir. Jack
 Victorious at Fair Grounds.

Proteus, Paul Clifford and Mir. Jack
 Victorious at Fair Grounds.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-The Fair grounds track was heavy at the open ing of the racing, and the rain which commenced before the third race was called made conditions worse. Three favorites, Proteus,, Paul Clifford and Mir. Jack, and three strong second choices, Pinsticker, Extol and Burning Glass, were the winners. After the fourth race George Webb, trainer, ran Paul Clifford up to $700 and then failed to make his bid good. The horse was then bought in, and Webb was fined $100 and suspended from all priv ileges for thirty days Summaries:
 First Race.-Pinsticker, first; Chaun- cey Olcott, second; Galmoda, third.
 Second Race.-Proteus, first; Gather inc R., second; Attraction, third.
 Third Race-Extol, first; Henry O., second; Saul, third.
 Fourth Race-Paul Clifford, first; J. W. o'Neil, second; Dapple Gold, third.
 Fifth Race,-Burning Glass, first; Safeguard, second; Dusky, third.
 Sixth Race.-Mr. Jack, first; Nones, second; Wedgewood, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
WRESTLING
DOWN THE ROAD
Good Contests Held in Naugatuck Last Night Wrestler Chal-
 Ienges the World.

Tn the Gem opera house, Naugatuck, last evening, in the presence of about $50 people, Chick Lawson of Nauga- tuck and Frank Sharkey of Philadel- phia wrestled for one hour and fifteen minutes without either man securing fall Lawson was in the best of condition. but was on the defensive most of the time, with Sharkey work ing over him; but as strong as he was he could not get Chicks shoulders to the mat. Manager Stapleton weighed Sharkey last night before he had his supper and he weighed in at 1171a, and there was no doubt that he weighed nearly 120 when they went on the mat, while Chick only weighed 1141a in his dressing room before the bout. Lawson had Sharkey in some places that were pretty bad for him, and the only thing that saved him is that Inc possessed an enormous amount of strength for a little fellow, and he certainly knew how to use 1t at those times. Sharkey after the bout was talking to number of spectators about his weight and said he would meet Lawson again at right weights.
 In the preliminary Peter Connolly of Naugatuck threw Tom Fitzgerald of Waterbury in A minutes and 43 sec onds and won the match, as Fitzgerald was completely all in and could not continue. After the match Connolly accepted Ruhlin's challenge for $100 side or any part of 1t.
 The next bout was an exhibition be- tween Dan Pickett of Waterbury and Victor Peterson of Naugatuck. Pick ett is an experienced man, but Peter son made him go some and then threw himself by going into scissors hold and bridging with his shoulders instead of his head.
 Max Gordon refereed the contests. He Is now an instructor in Hartford, and while the matches were in prog ress Dan Pickett intimated that he would like to take chance at Gordon. The latter consented and said he would take Dan on at any time and place and for any amount of money. The Simonsvllle Athletic club may make bid for this match for New Years night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
BALDWIN BEATs Goop.

A fair sized crowd attended the bouts at the Hudson River Athletic club. which is located in an old church on West Thirty street. New York. last night. Very few had any idea that the show would be held and this kept may of the members" from attending. The main bout brought to- gether Matty Baldwin of Boston and Kid Good of New York for three rounds. Baldwin is the lad who whip ped Chick Tucker at Lawrence, Mass, a few weeks ago. and this was h's first appearance in New York. Good was no match for Baldwin and the mill was stopped fin the first round hy Ref cree Jimmy Deforrest. when It was evident that Good did not have chance. Baldwin. who Is a hurricane fighter. sailed in with both hands. The blows came so fast that Good could not cover up. One right sent Good groxgy and the mill was called to halt
 Patsy Haley faced Young Barnett, a big strong welterweight. Haley at best only weighs 12O pounds but he seemed to he able to hold his own In elinches. Haley kept stabbing Bar rett with the left hand. Barrett rush ed and tried to cross the right. but Haley danced back out of harms way. In the final round Haley kept jabbing and hooking Barrett making show out of him. It was Haley's mill frO87 the outset
 The bout between Young Goodie and Young HTn was short and sweet. Hfu went In to do or die in hurry. Rut he misjudEpd his pace and came forward with a lurch- Before he could get ct Gocdie brought the right to his rfvsTs jaw and Hfll went down in a heap effectively put to sleep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
SWANSON ON BoTHNERs TRAIL

Alex Swanson will bully George Bothner into a wrestling match the first thing he knows. Here is his most recent def:
 ''I want the lightweight wrestling championship of the world, and wish to register a complaint against tho present holder of it. George Bothner. because he has shut himself up in a glass case and will not give anyone a chance to honestly win the title.
 ''Bothner is champion in name only. and from the manner in which he safeguards himself by refusing to defend the title against all corners '- is likely that he will still be champion when he is walking on crutches anal has a long gray beard.
 A champion. especially worlds champion. should at least have some traces of sportsmanship about him. He cannot expect the sporting world tO accept him seriously while he beats his way up side streets and sleeps in ( feather bed while the sun shines, so he won't run amuck of bona fide wrest- Ter who by rights should be wearing Mir Bothner's crown.
 If Bothner does not want to be stamped coward and a ten. twenty. thirty-cent sport. he better jump into the llmelight and stick his name down on a set Of articles binding him to go out and fight for his title like a man.
 And I am the man he has to fight
 ~How about it. Mfr Bothnerl You draw up the articles and set the weight any time. and I will sign. Very truly.
 -ALEN SWANSON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
THE DIAMOND
BITS OF NEWS
Pat Powers Ex-President of the Eastern League Now Controls
 Providence.

Providence, R. L, Dec 23.-By an agreement made here yesterday, Pat. rick T. Powers, formerly president of the Eastern Baseball league, secured control of the Providence baseball club by taking up an option given on the controlling interest in the club by Col onel Felix R. Wendelschaefer, presi. dent and principal owner. The papers in the transaction will be exchanged some time next week. Tn an interview with Powers he stated that Manager Dunn. who headed the team which won the Eastern league pennant dur ing the past season, would continue in that capacity and would be given a free hand in the selection of players. The price paid by Powers for the con- trolling interest in the club was not given. Powers will make his head quarters in this city next season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

StENLlN. Du6Nllu Cdpldlu6U nthe Yale eleven during the past season
 but his head was not affected by the praise bestowed upon him. Shevlin Is figure unique in old Ellis demo- kcratic university. The son of an in- dulgent millionaire lumberman, he has Funtrammeled access to cords of cash piled up in Minneapolis banks. When ever "Shev" sees anything he wants, all ne has to do is to sign his fathers name to check, add his own initials below the signature and take away the goods. The problem of self help at Yale is not his; merely the formality of helping himself. In justice to Yale 1t must be understood that Shevlin's wealth had nothing to do with his election to the captaincy, It was his muscle, not his money, that landed him the football leadership. Still, he possesses the wherewithal in bulk worthy of remark in Yale captain. There's familiar saying that money talks. Sometimes Shevlin's is audible and sometimes 1t isn't. Occasionally he bursts forth in suit of clothes that is suggestive of a crashing finale by Wag- lner (not Hans). He's easy for the sartorial salesman, says his room- mate. If he's told that Reggie Won 'Astorbilt has suit or pair of shoes just like those offered to him, he closes the deal then and there." Generally speaking, however, Shevlin's money toots rather than talks, for the auto mobile makers and repairers profit most by his disbursements. These are his two extravagances-his clothes and his motor cars. He neither smokes nor drinks. In his freshman year Shevlin won three Y's by playing end on the eleven, throwing the hammer on the track team, and filling in a gap at right field on the nine after the track team had finished its season. Since freshman year Shevlin has been on Yale's football and track teams and has been picked as an all-American end after each of his three football seasons. He has the strength of a battleship. with the speed of a torpedo, and takes more steps in game than any other man on the field. Samuel F. B Morse, who played right half back during the past season, has been elect ed as his successor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Four Finished Neck and Neck.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-One of the prettiest finishes of the season oc- cured in the second race at Ingleside. Four horses finished so close together that the public had to await the judges decision to tell which had won. It was only fin the last jump that Escamado got up to snatch the victory from Entre Nous. Barney Schreiber won the octa- gon handicap with Pinkerton. Radtke beat the barrier and, taking advantage of the start, won easily. Neva Lee made good showing. considering that she got away all tangled up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

lift the American polo cup has been discussed in the east recently. should such trip take place 1t will naturally sssist the game In this eouhtry. For IS years now has the coveted trophy been in the custody of Birmingham. It vas in 1886 that the challenge cup was presented by the westchester County club. which had been founded some tvo years before. with head euarssrs at Newport, R l.. and an Invi- tafion vas issued to Hurliugham to send over a team to play a series of matches against America The invita- tion vas accepted and the conditions made by the westchester club were flat the best of three games should hs played. that the inaugural series should be decided under American rules. and that subsequent challenges should De played under the rules of the cou7try holding the trophy for the tine being Only two games were called for. both bsing won easily by the visitors st Newport. and the cup vas taken to HarI.nEhan- vhsre it hss lspossd ever siucs- There vks 70 ehsIIsass tor the eup uztil "A yssrs later. ia 1soo. when fo1T individual .Ansriczn players. vho hspps1sd to bz Ia E1zisn5. taafsd together and pisvss fsr fhs tropky.
 The fssm wss in 70 sszss of the wurd rsPrssz1tzfivs. zzd b1t ons Hsssa rn rikTs1 Enslz71 winulrs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
KILLED IN A BOUT.

Philadelphia, Dec 23.-Patrick Key holds, a young man living in the sub urbs of this city. died suddenly Thurs day night while boxing with his friend. Frank Shannahan. The young men were members of club and were en- gagged in friendly bout when Shanna- han struck Reynolds behind the left ear. The latter at once fell to tile floor unconscious and died before the ar rival of physician. It Is believed his death was due to heart disease. shan nahan will be held by the police pend ing the action of the coroner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Historic Character.

William Thompson. vh0 died ths ether day at Shelbyville. Ind aged II, vas known as the man vho sold his gold sf sz75- During the civil val Thompson accumulated s71oe In gold which he carried to Indianapolis ans sosd at a premium of s7-75. netting hin s1Ezs. within ten cents Of the highest price ever paid for gold
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Harvard Lead. che.. Tournament.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Harvard has taken the lead in the annual intercol- legiate chess tournament here. The players from Cambridge defeated the team of Columbia university, which had jumped into the lead Thursday. Yale easily defeated Princeton and took second place in the tournament. the standing being as follows: liar yard, 5ls points; Yale. 5 points; Colum- bia, points; Princeton. E point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
neren.h nnd nour.rt, wop

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Dec. 2S.-Andy Bezenah of Cincinnati last night easily defeated Jack O'Leary of Milwaukee in an eight round bout before the Badger Athletic club. Jack Dougerty of Milwaukee got the decision over Otto Sieloff of Chicago in a six round bout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
MURPHY NEAR DEATH.

New Haven. Dec 23.-Dr William H. Murphy, the once noted ball player, is in a serious condition. Murphy is in the Adirondaeks suffering from tuber- culosis. "Tot' Murphy, as he is known to New Workers, was base ball cap tain at Yale and for two years played third base and shortstop for the Giants. He is brother of Mike Murphy, the athletic, trainer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
rvsn Wants Planes.

A rsport from Tokohaza is to the sf. fsex that thsrs is . growing demand h Japan for Fisnos. vhs<h gre chisHy sup pIisd hy the United States. Great Brit ain and GsrEazy. Ansriczn rianos ars nuw so be foa-s Ia ths kozss sf nsa1 vsz1tk7 1spsnzs ia sIl ths larger eitis' <f fke nfkzfss szrfra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Waz.rful Girl

The Brooklyn Gazstts says that q Baskerville young man. whose best girl while h a sportIve mood hit him in the face with a ripe psEpsv. is look ing for another eiri- one Eho Eill know better than e waste pzwpsvs sc rszr the cad of the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
THE SPORTING NEWS.

would not have considered such a small reward for his services for mo- ment. He would have demanded a similar amount for training expenses alone. The gross receipts of the fight were $16,407, of which O'Brien's share was $7,3S3.15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
ol.ep chaIIenre. the werla.

AsHEyILLE. \. C.. Dec. 23.- Charles Olsen. the wrestler. last night issued challenge to any wrestler in the world. no weight barred. Olsen at present claims the worlds middle weight championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
CHALLENGES THE WORLD.

AshevIlle, N. C.. Dec 23.-Charles Olsen, the wrestler, last night issued a challenge to any wrestler in the world, no weight barred. Olsen at present claims the worlds middleweight cham pionship.