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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-25
Lines to d Martyr.

No, l don't believe word,
Rosewater;
Allegation is absurd,
ROsewater.
Well-matured and full of years,
You have judgment--have no fears
Case of bIackmail it appears,
Rosewater.
Looks quite like put up job,
Rosewater;
Like ruthless scheme to rob
Rosewater.
You on business were intent,
Having vacant rooms to rent,
Thought no evil when you went,
Rosewater.
''You's the apple of my eye,"
Observatory,
Said the spider to the fly,
Rosewater,
When the female said, Come in, ;"
You had not a thought of sin
Let the cold world smirk and grin,
ROsewater.
| believe your heart is right,
Rosewater.
And am with you in the fight,
Rosewater.
We're / victim of this plot,
| would seize club and swat
This man -the-spot,
ROsewater.
In the tumult of my wrath,
Rosewater.
| would follow up his path,
Rosewater.
Till l brought the beast to bay,
Then I'd smile and calmly say,
Time has come for me to slay,"
Rosewater.
With club of monstrous size,
Rosewater,
| would land between his eyes,
ROsewater.
Then I'd follow up the swat
With another just as hot,
And I'd leave him there to rot,
Rosewater.
He who steals my purse steals trash,
ROSewater;
Who the devil cars for cash,
ROsewater!
But who filches my good name,
So that | must blush for shame,
Has me beaten in the game,
ROsewater.
So think it is with you,
ROsewater;
With which solemn thought in view
Rosewater,
| shall hope you may secure
Swift relief-your heart is pure;
You're not guilty, l am sure,
Rosewater.
"A. L. Bixby in State Journal. !
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-25

Entered at the Po.tOffce at Valentine Cherry
County. Nebraska. as Secoud-class Matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23

and personal injuries, to the extent of S25. The plaintiff said that he was engaged by Tani to wrestle and was to receive ten shillings for his services. He was expected to wrestle for about ten minutes, but in five minutes the defendant put an arm lock on him. Madden did not think that Tani in tended to finish him off then and re- sisted but Tanf refused to release him. Madden says that he lost his temper and challenged the Jap to fight in his own way with bare fists Tanis man. ager made them desist and when the curtain was rung down Tam and Mad den got into a row in the dressing room. Madden said that Tani got --lm to the flocS and would have broken his leg had not someone inter.fered Mad den on this ground thought that he ought to receive damages. The court decided in favor of Tani. The court said that when Madden was beaten he should have acknowledged it and not allowed his temper to get the better of him. Whatever assault may nave occurred, the court said that Madder invited it and had to take the conse- quences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
BASKET BALL.
FIRST GAMES IN Y. II. (. A.
 LEAGUE SATURDAY NIGHT

The following games were played in the opening series of the '. NJ. c. A. league Saturday night:
 Elks-J. H. Hayes Ccaptain), c; w. H. Davis, 2; c. Sehwaeble, g; J. ID. Stadler, E; J. Constantine, f; N. D. Fladd, f.
 Monitors-w. F. Trowbridge, c; I. \. Gearing, f; c. L. Beach, f; NJ. I. Claffey (captainl, f; G. A. Smith, g; G. J. Goodlng. g.
 Score, 1917 in favor of Monitors: field goals, Trowbridge 8, Claffey 2. Hayes ?. Davis l, Fladd 1. Constan- tine 1, Beach l. Smith 1; foul goals, Constantine 6. Beach ?.
 Second Game.
 Business Men-Dr Mcdonald (caD- tainl. c; R. Stone, f; R. E. Plat, f; E. J. Diver, 2; L. L. Lewis, g; o. Stahl, g.
 Crescents-A. c. Brown. c: G. F.. Heebner (captainl. g: c. NJ. Warner. g; F. I. Regan. f; F. J. Mcfarland. f.; c. Schmitt, f.
 Score, 1911 in favor of Crescents; field goals. Began 4, Platt 3. Stone 1. Stalh 1. Brown 1. Schmitt 1, Warner 1; foul goals. Mcfarland 4. Stone l.
 Second Section Basketball.
 Hustlers-C n. Tyack (captainl. A. w. Nichols, E. M. Beecher. D. J. Ma nancy. H. $. Cornstork. !. BriekeI.
 Eagles-W. J. Cronan Ccaptain). w. F. Cairns. ]. J. Lynch, IT. \. Kamak. J. CurTie. c. R. Williams.
 Nutmegs-LeR French (captain), w. M. Fitzgerald, W. H. Stahl, W. Grierson, H. Barnbrock jr, J. J. BIack- CT.
 Sterling-E ]. BeFnier (captain). H. B. Brinton. J. H. Birch. J. Rainey, R. I. McLelland. F. l.. Squires.
 GiaHts-J. Asset Ccaptain). J. F. Quinn. J. Burke W. J. Wolf. A. De Liguori. 4. CavaRaugh.
 Second Section Schedule.
 Oct 24-Nutmegs vs Eagles, Hust- lers vs Steriings.
 Oct 3I-Nutmegs vs sterllnxs. GI- ants vs HustierS.
 Nov T-Giants vs steriings. Eagles vs HustlerS.
 Nov 14-Eagies vs Steriingz. Nut mexS vS Giants
 Nov 21-HustIers vs Nutmegs. Eagles vs Giants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
BICYCLING
HOW KRAMER WON
 THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Though Frank l.. Kramer won the
 American professional sprint cycling
 championship again this year, his per
 formance was not made up of such d
 series of triumphs as he had last year,
 when he won all but two of the cir culr events. Even then there was not the slightest disgrace about losing,
 for the two races that he failed to
 win were captured by Fenn, his team
 mate at the time, on the fiat clnder
 running track in the St Louis exposi-
 ton grounds. This year it is entirely
 within the grounds of possibility that
 if Iver Lawson had been a contender in the two first circuit events he might have defeated the Jerseyman for the title. With Lawson out of the two first races, Kramer was declared the winner of both, though, unquestion- ably, he was defeated by Fenn in the opening race. a half mile contest at Vailsburg, on August 5. Lawson did not start until the third circuit race, which was a two mile event in Madi- son Square Garden on August 14. This time Kramers victory was ratRer fiuky. as Lawson and Fenn became mixed up in their count of the laps travelled, and stopped as the last lap was begun, thinking they had finished.
 The annual title in both the amateur and professional ranks is decided by a series of races in which points are awarded 10 the four riders who com pete in the final heats. For winning a championship race five points are given to the victor. three to the second man. two to the third and one to the fourth finisher. In the case of the professionals. however, there is a se- ries of contests to settle the champion shin at stated distances, and in these races the winner is awarded the utle for the distance and double the usual number of points are given to each man fin the final heat The double poInt events are at one-quarter mile, half mile. one mile. two miles and five miles. Kramer won the half mile, quarter mie, and two mile races, and Lawson took the one and five mile contests.
 When all the points were added af- ter the circuit ended at Madison Souare Garden on September II, It was found that Kramer had 8 points to 4s for Lawson. The lattcr was de- seated fin one race. the double point ouarter mile affair at Madison Square GanIeu on September :. because his saddle broke in the last lap and this slowed him down sufficiently to allow Kramer to win. One interesting fea- ture i'm connection witiI this race was the fact that Lawson won his semi fual in two-ffths of a second faster time than Kramer made in the final heat. Lawson had the pole fin the final grpd might well have emerged but for inc accident. as be successfully fought Kramer ofT until his mishap o. eurrai. This was the fifth year in SIc- cession that Kramer has won the American championship.
 Matt Downey of Boston landed the amateur title by one point marEin. The contender was Teddy Ellington. of inc National Athletic club. Brook lvn. who was the winner in fhree of the six events that were run. IIowney was the winner In but two of the events. but as he fnisded second in two others. this gave him sixteen points. which makes him the succes- sor Of Marcus l.. Hurley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
GAELIC GAMES FOR CHARITY.
Spirited Football and Hurling Matches
 at Celtic Park.

New York. Oct. 23-A set of Gaelic games in aid of the Loughlynn Indus trial school in County Roscommon, Ire land, was held at Celtic park yester- day and the affair attracted a pig crowd of Irish men and women. There were hurling and football. step dan cling and the music of the "piobaire" and everything that would tend to stir the heart of q Celt. Father Michael UFlanagan. who is deeply interested in the Gaelic revival. was the general director and organizer of the meet. which gave him great satisfaction.
 Four teams-kerTy, Cork, Sligo and Louth-made up the contest in foot bali The prize for the event was highly appropriate, being a set of wOollen jerseys made in Dublin and brought over by Father O'Flanagan specially for the occasion. In the pre- liminary ties Kerry was drawn against Louth and Cork drew Sligo. Louth and Kerry were the first to take the field and the boys from the king dom" and the gOSsOOns from Ire lands Eye" went at one another In real earnest. But after a short time it was seen that the LJuth team was weak and no match at all for the Kerrymen. and the total score was: Kerry. ? goals. points; Isouth O Cork and Sligo then tackled each other. In kicking ard bunting the Corkonians easily Outsh0ne the men from the foot of KnOckuarae. and the score was: Cork goals. Sligo O.
 This left Kerry and Cork to battle for the final It was a spirited match throughout but the Kerryites out pointed the hardy Corkonlans and Kerry won by ? goals. points to 0.
 A slashing hurling match took place between the Meaghers and Brian Bo- rus Al the half call matters were even enough. but the Brian BOru wfeIdprs of the caman showed more stamina toward the end and the score ended in their favor by 3 goals and : points Co ! goal I points The Meagil- CTS were not satisfied with the result and challenged the Brian Borus for z special match on November ]. when Fafher O-Flsnszsn has secured Celtic park for another set of games
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
EDDIE HERR SCORED.

Hanover, \. H., Oct. 23-Wllliams went down to defeat before Dart mouth Saturday q to 0. This came as much of surprise to Dartmouth as it did to Williams. The Hanover men, who have played a sluggish game so far. took brace and went after the men from the Berkshire hills with a vengeance. The snappy offence of the Dartmouth backtied and the pow
 CT of their charge was too much for the Williams line. Dartmouth showed a marked all-around improvement. R Glaze was laid out after a few min utes of the most brilliant play. He will be out of the game for some time. Eddie Herr scored one of the touch downs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
THE DIAMOND.
WATERBURY
 PRETTY SURE
Almost Certain That the Local Ease Ball Pro. motors Will Receive a Franchise in League.

Hartford, Oct. 23-A change in the circuit IS expected to be made at the meeting of the Connecticut Baseball league in Springfield this afternoon. Waterbury will replace Meriden and other changes may be made. James II. Clarkin, proprietor of the Hartford club, will attend the meeting and it will be his first appearance as a mag nate. In accordance with his custom Cornelius J. Danaher of the New Ha- ven club will not attend the meeting. When asked who would hold his proxy he said he did not know and added, T am out of baseball" It is said that he has not had any offers for his fran chise other than those made some time ago and which were turned down.
 There is some talk of amaIgamating the Connecticut and the New England leagues and dropping out the weak cities. If this is done this league would be represented by Hartford Bridge port Springfield and Holyoke. It is reported that O'Neil of Springfield, and Madsen of Holyoke, favor the merger. As there is but little chance of such combination it is not believ- ed that the magnates will spend much time in discussing it.
 What will be done with Norwich is a matter of conjecture. No one has been looking for the franchise down there and the same management may be in charge for another season. Nu- nerous attempts have been made to get Norwich out of the league, bur with few exceptions the little place usually has representation on the dia- mond.
 A. S. Thomas and William H. Lyon hold the Meriden franchise which has been on the market for some time. In Meriden it is said that the game was killed there by the discontinuance of Saturday games. Harry Durant and George Strobel of Waterbury have been trying to secure the Meriden franchise for Waterbury and they were on the lookout for a diamond. Now, it is said that A. E. DeWolfe, secretary of the HolyOke Baseball as- sociation, has bought the franchise and will transfer the Meriden team to Waterbury.
 The Meriden owners were said 10 have received an offer from Tracy and Kennedy of Bristol who recently sold tlIe Hartford franchise to James Fl. Clarkin. Mir Tracy and Mir Kennedy made considerable money here last season but they were obliged to neg lect their business in Bristol and when they received good offer they did not lose any time in closing the deal. NI1. Tpna fn al year ago but Mir Kennedy has consid- crable time on his hands then and he was so fond of managing the team that Mir Tracy decided to let him con time the business for another season. It is now believed that Mir Kennedy has had about all the rest he cares for and is anxious to get into the limelight again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
HARVARD HAD LUCK.

Harvard defeated West Point at West Point, N. r., Saturday, 6 to 0, in an evenly contested game. Harvard succeeded in scoring only by getting a fumbled kick which rolled over the goal line. The visitors gained much ground byl blocking drop kicks and get ting fumbles. They had second chance to score, getting fumbled kick near West Points goal line, but the cadets rallied and took the ball away on their four-yard line. The game was conspicuous for It's long runs by Beavers for West Point and for the good defensive work of Cap tain Gillespie of the army eleven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
SPORT WITHOUT SLAUGHTER.
Pilgrims Tn ExhIbitIon of Assoeia-
 ton Football Win . to 1.

FtlErtmH In Exhibition of Aaaoctn-
 ton Football Win : to 1.
 NEW YORK. Oct 2s.-slr Charles Kirkpatrick and his plucky handful of Pilgrims from Philadelphia paid fleet ing but successful visit to the Polo grounds in the cause of football un- der association rules. Opposed by a picked band of its adherents in the metropolitan district, Sir Charles and his merry men exposed the weakness of it's eoherts here to the tune of . goals to 1.
 In contrast to the Pilgrims of old. the mission of the present wanderers has sprung from a spirit of union. not dissolution. Glowing with the love of the older country and the game which has put Rugby to the rout. the visit was prompted by the desire to illus trate that America. with all it's prog rsss. is blind to the shortcomings of one of it's bOasted national games.
 Throughout the halves of forty-6ve minutes each. not man of the twen- ty-tvo was carried OG the field: not an ambulance call sounded. The line of play. too. free from surgeons. physicians. bandsge< or instrument cases No hospital corps was there: neither were there bands of reserves waiting tense and eager. 10 nIl the gap made by msngied comrades Two orI three players was upset in collisions. but though the referee stopped play three tines to give them a chance to recover from shoek. 10 one wzs dis srr.z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
SHIPPERS BEAT EAGLES.

The Shippers of Cherry street yes terday defeated the Eagles of the North end. The feature of the game was the playing of BOrst, Fisher and Kramer of the Shippers and Mahoney and Eggleston of the Eagles. The losing team wishes to challenge the Shippers to game on the Flats or on Nagle's lot on Hill street. The Skipper lineup Is as follows: Squires, right end; Wideorn, right tackle; Kramer, right guard; Olson, center; Rowbridge, left guard; Kunkel, left tackle; Gar ren, left end; Carlin, right halfback; Fisher, fullback; Brown, left halfback; Borst, quarterback.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
YALE'S HARD TASK.

Yale had to work hard to win the game with Pennsylvania State college, P to 0, at New Haven Saturday. The Yale defense was very weak and for a third of the entire game seemed un- able to solve the slow moving Penn at tack on center and guard, interspersed with fake kicks. A 40-yard run by Shevlin enabled Yale to score in the first half, and in the second half Yale's battering attack and long run by Turner finally scored a second touch down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
HARD LUCK GEORGETOWN.

Washington. Oct 25-The Swarfh- more football team Saturday defeated Georgetovn by a score Of 2S to Q. All the scoring was done in the first haIs through steady. consistent plunges, re suIting in five touchd0wns and three goals kicked. Two of Georgetown's best men-NeilI. left tackle. and Mar tel. fuIIback. were disqualified for loW scholarship. as the players werp dressing for the game weakening Georgetown considerably Maxwell and CroEeIl did fhe best ground rzin- ing for Swar1km0re. Ia the mi3dle of the first half croweII caught a 40Tard kickoff by Georgefew1 and dashed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
HOLY CROSS WINS.

Worcester, Mass, Oct 23.-Holy Cross defeated Worcester Polytechnic institute at football here Saturday af- ternoon for the championship of the county, in poorly played game, by score of 12 to 6. After four minutes of straight line plunges Hedderman scored for Holy Cross, Carney, team mate, following suit in thirteen min utes. Manning, aided by brilliant quarterback runs, got Techs points. There was no scoring in the second half
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
AFTER BEING KNoCKED OUT.

Kansas City, Mo. Oct 23.-In the fourteenth round of a punishing fight. Billy Rhodes of this city yesterday won from Cy Flynn. a Buffalo welter- weight Flynn was knocked under the ropes and apparently took the count of ten. but he arose and rushed at Rhodes. The referee held to his de- cision. Rhodes had been outpointed fin the first twelve rounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
CRoLIUs LEADS LEAGuE.

New Haven, Oct 23.-Crolius, who played with Norwich and afterward with the Springfields, heads the bat ting list for the season of 1905 in the Connecticut league, according to the official summary. He has percentage of .34T for 117 games. Altizer of Springfield is second in the list with a percentage of .344 in 91 games.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
HOLY cRoss CHAMPION.

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 23-Holy Cross defeated Worcester Polytechnic Institute at football here Saturday afternoon for the championship of the county. in a poorly played game by a score of 12 to 6. After four minutes of straight line plunges Heiderman scored for Holy Gross. Carney, team mate. following suit in thirteen min utes. Manning. aided by brilliant quarterback runs. got Techs points. There was no scoring In the second half
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
r.l. r.r eoIt ch.nplan.

GARDEN CITY. \. T.. Oct a. Robert Abbott. a Yale sophomore. won the championship of the InfercolIesiatE Golf association. defeating his class mate. EIlis knowies. by up and 2 ss play in the thirty-six hose hnal 0rsr the Garden clty IinkA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
OTHER GAMES.

At Annapolis-Nayy 3S, University of North Carolina 0.
 At Harrisburg, Pa.-Carlisle 36, Dickinson O.
 At Garden City, N. Y.-Yale Fresh men 5, St Paul school o.
 At Madison-Chicago 4, Wisconsin O.
 At Champaign-Purdue %, Illinois o.
 At Minneapolls-Nlinnesota 8. Iowa O.
 At Ann Arbor-Michigan S1.. Ne qIaska 0.
 At Chicago-Northwestern O, Ken lucky 0.
 At New York-wesleyan 31, N. Y. U. O.
 At New York-Columbia 10, Am herst 10.
 At PhIladelphia-Penn. s. Brown c. At Hartford-UniOn :, Trinity 0. At Syracuse-Syracuse II, Colgate 6.
 At Norfolk-Unirersity of Virginia 16. Bucknell II.
 The Hamilton Parks yesterday morning defeated the Columbias by the score of IT to 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Blind Men Play at LouisyilIe.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 23. - The blind school eleven played a remarka. ble game of football with the Manual freshmen at the blind school here, the contest ending without score for eI- ther side. Spiesberger, left guard of the blind eleven, made twenty-five yard run
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
suh-s.,.. u.,..s

The demand for rubber in the auto mobile industry Is making the prize which aEsits the diseovsrsr of q cheap substitute for the natural gum great and tempting so far. however. inrsn- tioa has been baEsa in that direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
At h. nnt,r

Mrs Toakiid-Doeznt fl make you drsadfully angry 10 have to stand uD and let men pass yoa when they got out between the artzT
 Nrs- wnIson-No. lfks It Ny hus- bsnd orrs the bzrroous-CIsvsiand IaafaE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Inersass in Pcst-cards

Five years ago the total number of postcards delivered in the United Kingdom vas about 460. 0.001. coo: last year ft was 750.69o. co: and if the recent rate of increase Is maintained. the total for this year may reach s00. 0oo ,oo0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Manifest Errnr

Molly-He is a student at one of ths big colleges.
 Polly--Nonsensel He talked win us for an hour when he was hers yesterday and never used a bit Of sng.-Somerville Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Must Keen Awake.

A traveller in an English railroad train went to sleep and passed the station for which he had bought a ticket At the next station he was arrested for travelling without having paid his fare.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
ACORN'S CLOSE CALL.

Bridgeport, Oct. 23-The Acorns de feated the Housatonics here yester- day afternoon by the score of to o. The Acorns were greatly superior to their opponents ill weight, but in spite of this fact they were unable to score but once. They have in former years defeated the Housatonics by large scores
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
THE SPORTING NEWS.

down the field through Georgetown's entire line. He was blocked twenty five yards from the goal by one of his own teammates trying to interfere for him after covering seventy yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
CADETS BEAT BERKsHIREs.

Bridgeport, Oct. 23-The St Thomas Cadet Juniors of Waterbury defeated the Berkshires of this city at the New field park grounds yesterday after noon by the score of II to 6. The fea- ture of the game was a seventy-fiye yard run by Sauter of the Berkshires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Trsslsss Islaudn

The Falkland islands have hardly any trees. and are devoted entirely to the rearing of sheep. Their total area is a little less than that of walsA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
QUESTION.

The Laaz3oa surh1rfuee were recent- ir raHed upen te der1zfe a knct1T aBes- sfcn of rxoFFfety hefvp<n Tokko Tam, | in fIfs1 e1pert a1d 1stn Maiden. .f pzrwaufzeT. a ztrH. Ms4den rssd Ina fer ds1szsz fer asanit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Ths0riss Upset by Experience.

No man can do anything against his will" said a metsphysIclzn. . Cant he. thoughl- exclaimed Banks. Don't get up at seven o'clock against my Stray StoTies-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
ssll A,tspsing 10 Ru.in...

Kentucky has not allowed that story about finding diamonds to divert it from it's accustomed activity in raising horses and producing sour mash.- Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Never Gets Tbrouvh

The fellow who stops to sxplais svsrything to everybody Efil never reach the end of his journey y.-Ansn iczn Illustrated Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-23
Swiss Voters.

In Switzerland every male between the ages of % and s5 Is obliged to vote. unless he be a pauper. criminal or bankrupt These have not the right of voting.