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The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

The war is costing the mikado
million dollars day, or enough to
enable him to live at a fashionable
New York hotel.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

A mouse on the stage of New York
theater stopped the performance the
other night, the chorus girls fleeing in
terror. Why should chorus girls be
afraid of mice?
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

The illustrious governor of Pennsyl-
Vania says Quay was ''greater states
man than either Webster or Clay"
This ought to hold the country for
awhile.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

A flying machine projected by a
gasoline engine is the device OF Chi.
cago man who promises to make
Washington from Chicago in ten
hours. While he stays up those be.
low can avoid the smell.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Reginald Vanderbilt has become
captain of the Newport polo team.
How proud the old commodore would
be now if he could behold his illus
trious descendant.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

A London cabman has invented an
automobile that can be drawn by
horse. What the world wants is an
automobile that never has to be drawn
by horse.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

That wealthy New Yorker who re-
fused to buy food for his starving
mother was not sent to prison, the
court probably reasoning that his
proper place was in an anthropological
museum.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

It has been necessary for the gen
eral manager of the Cleveland street
railway system to issue a general or:
der forbidding girls from sitting on
mems laps while the cars are in mo.
lion. Have they eliminated the curves
n Cleveland? o.. =. E-.. = .
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

1t is proper to remark at this point
that the battleship Missouri, by exhib.
iting it's heels to the other vessels, be-
comes rightfully the show ship Of the
navy.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Not all the bomb-throwers of Europe
are directing their attention to the
grand dukes. Some of them are en-
crossed with Sultan Abdul Hamid.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

All in vain will be Burbank's efforts
to protect the potato until the average
cook learns how to boil it right, and
then get the water out.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

New York is threatened with a Sec
ond insurance scandal. Skeletons
seem to take up most of the closet
room in that town.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

An aged negro in New York went to
sleep on third story fire escape and
fell off, but fortunately landed on his
head and suffered no injury.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Italy's Dowager Queen is coming
over here next autumn for a visit. She
is fond of autoing, and will keep the
elite awake.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

At his own request Paul Morton's S
salary has been cut. He will have to
worry along somehow on only $4,000
year.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

We know husbands so mean that
they won't even permit their wives to
quarrel with them. 49,
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

If it were as easy to find gold as it
is to discover graft, one might find
mine almost anywhere. \ -
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Baron Komura deals in $40 tips and
works all night sometimes. There is
no doubt that the Japs are civilized.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

A few more Lord Miner verses from
Rudyard Kipling and Alfred Austin
will have to look to his laurels.
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Chemist Wiley has gone over to
Scotland to test the whisky. There's
foreign mission for you!
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07
= To a New Baby.


Little kicking cuddhng thing.
You don't cry-you only sing,
Blinking eyes and stubby nose
Mouth that mocks the budding rose
Down for hair. peach-blows for hands
Ah-h-h! OF all TIE "baby- -grands''
Any one could wish to see,
You re the finest one for me.
Skin as soft as velvet is;
God {when you were only His)
Touched you on the cheek and chin--
Where He touched are dimples in.
Creases on your wrists. as though
Strings were fastened round them so
We could tie you tight and keep
You from leaving while you sleep.
Once I tried to look a you
From strangers point Of. view
You were red and Wrinkled; then
I just loved, and looked again;
What I saw was not the same
In my eyes the blessed flame
OF fathers love consumed
Faults to strangers eyes illumined.
Little squirming, cuddling thing!
Ere you shed each angel wing,
Did they tell you you were sent
With a cargo of content
To a home down here below
Where they hungered for YOU so?
Do you know, you f1awlcss pearl
How we love our baby girl?
IS. W. Gillian in Baltimore American
The Cook County herald., 1905-10-07

Why on earth do they call the ''Fads
and Fancies" people New York's
smart set?r ~. 'T:> :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
YALE COACHES NAMED.

New Haven, March 2S.-The ap- polntment of John E. Owsley. 1905 s. as field coach. and Ralph Boomer, 1905, as line coach. for the Yale foot ball team. was announced yesterday. Owsley played fullback last season. but owing to an injury was not in the Harvard game. Bloomer played left tackle on the varsity eleven in both his freshman and senior years. It is understood that Captain Hogan of last years team will serve as an advisory coach only. as he will not return to Yale in the fall. Both Owsley and BloOmer will be with the team during the fall. For a number of years it has been the custom for the retiring foot ball captain to serve as head coach. and until a few days ago the accept ance of an invitation to serve as head each had been expected from Captain Hogan. The spring caH for footbaIl candidates WAS issued today and the men will come out next Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
PRINCETON'S INSTRUCTOR.

George Bothner, the worlds light weight champion wrestler, who. is matched to meet Prof Eiigashi, the leading exponent of the Japanese jiu 1itsu methods of wrestling, at Grand Central Palace, New York, on Thurs day, April 6, has been appointed pro- lessor of wrestling at Princeton uni versity. Bothner entered upon his new duties yesterday. The Princeton ath- letes are in training for a wrestling tournament with picked team repre- senting Yale university. Bothner has been chosen to put the finishing touch- es on the youngsters who represent the Jersey college.
 The unique match that Bothner is to have with Higashi has created a tre- mendous amount of interest among the students at Princeton. and big dele gation is planning to be on hand.
 Bothner says that Wall street is also to be largely represented. Since the jiu jitsu art has become such q promi- nent fad in this country the stock brokers have been among its most earnest supporters, and the moment Bothner's match with Higashi was an- nounced many demands for boxes and mngside seats were sent in by promi- nent financiers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
RosEsEN AT JENNINGS.
Handicap Favorite Was Right and True, Who Got Third Place,

Handicap Favofite Was Right and . True, Who Got Third Place,
 WASHINGTON, March 2S. = Rose ben. scratched in two former events in which she entered, came up to ex- pectations by winning the handicap for three-year-olds and up. Right and True was played as the favorite. The greatest interest was in the fifth race, In which twelve horses started. This was won by Bob Murphy, against Toi San as the favorite. Cascine, Colonist and Royal Widow, who were played heavily. There was another big field in the sixth race, which was won by Robbie kean. Fritzie Scheff was fa- vorite, but did not get any of the mon- ey. Summaries:
 First Race. - Roseben, first; Rock land, second; Right and True. third.
 Second Race.-Veribest first; Ano- dyne, second; Little Rose, third.
 Third Race.-Gold Fleur, first; Am berjack, second; Trapper third.
 Fourth Race. Little Woods, first; Whorler. second: Mon Amour, third.
 Fifth Race.-Rob Murphy, first; Cas- cine, second: Toi San, third.
 Sixth Race-Bobbie Kean, first; Pete Daley, second; Only One, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
BRITT AFTER NOLAN.

San Francisco, March 2S-The po- lice committee of the board of super visors has refused to recommend the prize fight permit applied for by James Coffroth. and will pass it up to the board for final action. A majority of the members will probably reject the application.
 Behind this permit is a story of scan- dal. intrigue and politics. Jimmy Britt relies on Coffroth to pull off his fight with Jabez White, but in view of the present strained conditions at the City hall. much uncertainty surrounds that bout It is declared positively that the board of supervisors will re- ject the permit.
 There will be no reconciliation now between the Britts and the Battling Nelson clan until Willie Britt has ad- ministered series Of pummelings to Billy Nolan. This is according to Will lie Britt.
 -I can see no solution of the mat fer now." said the brother of James Edward. "other than that I must lick Billy Nolan His lying tongue has got away from him and he has scandalized me and my brother
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
GREAT RACQUET MATCH.
Biggest Stake Ever Played for in His
 tory Of Game.

Biggest Stake Ever Played for in His
 tory of Game.
 Philadelphia, March 2S.-A racquet match for the largest stake ever played for in the history of the game in this city was played on the courts of the Racquet club of Philadelphia last Sun day mvrnfR3 lhelis George MeF6tfen, one of the cotton kings" of America, defeated his club mate, Percy Gregg, for $1,500 side.
 The match was the outcome of a series of games played last week. when Gregg was defeated by James Potter, former president of the Philadelphia base ball club.
 Potter, who is veteran at the game, disputed the statement that the young players of to-day could play better game than those who won their spurs with the racquet years ago. When the argument waxed warm Potter offered to wager $1,5O0 that he could defeat Gregg. The men retired to the courts to play the best of five games for $500 side. Potter won three out of four games and took Gregg's money.
 The match caused great deal of in- terest. Several thousand dollars changed hands on the result. Among the men who won on Mir Potter's vic tory was George McFadden. Some re- mark was made about McFadden's racquet ability. whereupon Gregg of fered to bet $500 that he could defeat McFadden. The wager was subse- quently raised to $1 800 and accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28

yachts they have entered are: Earl of Crawford, Valhalla; Lord Brassey; Sunbeam; Hamburgischer Verein Sec. fahrt (Hamburg Seafaring societyiJ Hamburg; Allison V. Armour, Utowt ana; Edmund Randolph, Apache; VII son Marshall, Atlantic; Robert E. ToG Thistle; Henry s. Redmond. Ailss, The latter is yawl. All the others are schooners except the Valhalla, which is ship rigged, and the Apache, which is bark risged. All are aux- diaries except the Hamburg. Thistle and Ailsa. The Earl of Crawford and Lord Brassey are well-known English yachtsmen; the Hamburg society is an association that has been conspicuous in training amateur German yachts men; Mir. Armour. member of th< well-known American packing firm, H member of the New York Yacht club, who in the last two or three seasons has won a number of races with his schooner in German and English waters; Mir. Randolph. son of B. D. Randolph. the well-known banker. himself prominent Wall street broker. was for years a member of the Corinthian crew of the old sloop Oracle. He embarked on the sea of large yacht ownership about a year ago. Mir. Marshall, prominent far years as racing yachtsman and deep sea cruiser. was the winner last sea- son of both the Brenton's Reef and Cape May cups.
 The first transatlantic yacht race was sailed in December. 1866, by the Henrietta. Fleetwing and vesta. and won by the Henrietta; time. 13 days 22 hours 46 minutes. The second race was between the Cambria and Daunt- less, in 1870. from Daunt's Rock. at the entrance to Cork harbor, Ireland! to Sandy Hook. The Cambria won inl 22 days 5 hours l7 minutes. The third race was from Owls Head. New York harbor. to Roche's Point. Queenstown, Ireland. between the Coronet and Dauntless. in March. 1887. The Cor onet was the winner. and her time was IA days 19 hours minutes and 10 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
STRAY BITS OF SPORT.

At the annual gymnasium exhibition Of the Orange. \. l.. Y. NJ. c. A.. held saturday night. Louis Kilian made q new worlds record for the running long dive. placing the new figures at II feet inches. Kilian formerly held the recorI with IF feet 9I4 inches. X. X. r. officials measured the distance so that the record will be accepted.
 A late copy of an exchange. the Aus tralasian of Melbourne. has the photo graph of a horse which is now rising iJ years of age. His name is Nugget and he is owned by Colonel Heath of Apollo Bay on the Victorian coast. Colonel Heath purchased Mug get when a yearling. and used him as charger for a number of years. For the greater part of his life Nugget saw nothing but hard work, he covering 1J miles a day when mastering cat tie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
ARE MATCHED AGAIN.

As was expected, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Young Peter Jackson have been re-matched to fight on April : be- fore the Eureka Athletic club of Balti- more Immediately after the unsatis- factory result of the bout last Friday night O'Brien deposited S2JO with Man. ager Al Herford as forfeit to bind the match. Both O'Brien and Jackson claim to be dissatisfied with the result of that go. Jackson admits he yiO- lated the rules in hitting O'Brien in the break away, but claims he can beat "Philadelphia's idol' with any rules, fighting to protect in the breaks or breaking clean. O'Brien, in explain ing the punch that put him to slcep says: "I am sorry that the bout ended as it did. but it wasn't my fault. We had agreed to break clean from the clinches, and when the referee told us to step away I dropped my hands to follow his instructions. Jackson re fused to let go at first. and then sud- denly he released one hand and then threw over a right-hand punch to my jaw. It caught me fairly and I went down. I could hear the referee count ing the seconds, but could not get to my feet. Then the referee stopped the count and gave me the decision" Ref cree James O'Hara, who gave the de- cision, has announced that he will never o6iciate in another bout on ac- count of the criticisms he has been subjected to by some of his best friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
kSATLANT|C RACE.
CONTEST BY BIG YACHTS FOR
 KAIsER'S GOLD CUP.
Fourth International Event Is to Take Place in May-Start to Be Made from New
 York City.

Even in the building and sailing of yachts the American people take front rank, and judging from the successive attempts made 10 win the America s cup they are able to give points to the maritime powers of the old world that have been sailing the high seas for centuries.
 The American always goes in to win and in the coming transatlantic race. which will start from Sandy Hook sightship on May Is next, there is good prospect that some one of the half dozen or more American yachts entered will carry of the coveted prize. The race will end at the Lizard on the English coast. It will be the fourth transatlantic race and the third started from the New York side of the ocean.
 Two Englishmen. one lord and tho other an earl. an association of Ger mans. and five Americans have so far formally registered their intention to win, if possible, this imperial favor. At least three more Americans are ex- pected to enter the lists.
 Peculiar interest is given the long sailing contest by the fact that En- peror William. who is passionately fond of the sport. has offered a mag. nifcent gold cup, said to be worth Sa,000 as prize to the winner.
 Last summer the announcement was made that the race would be sailed during the coming May under the aus psces of the Imperial Yacht club of kiel and, to represent that club in this country, committee was appointed consisting of Commander Hebbenhaus. naval attache of the German legation at Washington. chairman; Allison V. Armour, of New York and Chicago. and c. L. F. Robinson. of Newport. Tae cup was intrusted to the keep ing of Mir. Armour. then in Germany. who brought it % this country in Au- gust on his yacht Utowana.
 The race was originally limited to sail and auxiliary yachts of more than 100 tons, American register. but that was recently modified so as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
HARVARD ATHLETIC WAR
Students and Professors at Odds Over
 Disposition of Athletic Fund.

Boston. March 2S-Harvard stu dents are at war with their professors composing the athletic committee as to what shall be done with the receipts from athletic contests amounting each year to about s35-oG-
 The athletic committee is of the opin- ion that this money. or at least good share of it. should 20 to finishing the stadium and to making permanent ath- letic improvements To that end they withdrew support from the minor teams. such as the lacrosse. cricket brkey. basketball and tennis teams. thus forcing these teams to rely entire ly on undergraduate subscriptions for their existence Graduates all promi- nenfly connected at one time with ath- lefcs in Harvard have written pro testing against what they term the in. jWtice q the situa11sa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
Autolisht Bit Cursun.

NEW ORLEANS, March 2S.-At the City park races five of the six favorites were beaten and three of the races were won by outsiders. While the horses were at the post for the last race Autolight reached down and grabbed Cursus, the favorite, by the foreleg and bit deeply into the tendon. Cursus faced the barrier, but was pulled up when it was released. Arab was the only winning favorite. and after the race the stewards ordered that his entry be hereafter refused for inconsistent running.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
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High School
POS.
RIVAL SHOT BUFFERS.
Rose and Coe Will Face Each Other
 Tonight.

Ralph Rose. the young California giant. and Wesley W. COe of Boston will have it out tonight in the shot putting line before the Illinois Ath- lefic club in Chicago. They have met twice before and Rose won each time, Coe claiming to be out of condition. The present record. held by Rose. is 4S feet . inches At recent indoor meet in Melford. Mass. Coe put a bag of loose shot 49 feet 11s inches. This record WIS not allowed by the A. A. U. officials because the rules call for solid metal sphere Coe also claims that last Independence day he put the shot AS feet s inches uphill and that the sphere was half an ounce over weieht. There was only one A A. U. ofIicial present and the record was not allowed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
CAME WILL BE PLAYED.

A hitch in the proceedings between the managers of the Winsted and Mid dletown basketball teams almost ended in the calling of of the game which was to be played i'll the auditorium on Friday evening, but now everything has been satisfactorily arranged. Word comes from Winsted as this item is being written that the game will be played, but under just what terms can not now be given. Later a report may come of just what agreement the man. agers have come to as regards the floor space and the screening of the sides, which were the disputed points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
THE DIAMOND.
ST JOSEPH'S
 STRONG TEAM
Johnny Nelly Formerly of Brooklyn Will Manage Team--Lots of Gossip From the Players Camp.

The St Josephs' Athletic association sprang one or two of the surprises that they have been planning for this seasons baseball battle in the City league, at the regular meeting of the association which was held last .even- ing. That the St Josephs expect to make a strong bid for the pennant this season Is now an assured fact because they have capt red many of will be further strengthened by the addition of several star players from other places. The officers elected the cr:.nplon Brooklyn team and last evening were as follows: PreSi- dent, Mark J. Lydon; secretary, Will liam Guilfoile; treasurer, Jeremiah James Brennan, Thomas S. Mellon, George Pierce, John J. Corden and Edward R. Dooley. Twelve new members were added to the associa- Hon. ......,..
 But the team is what will occasion the greatest surprise. Everybody ill Waterbury knows Johnny Kelly, the idol of the Brooklyn club for so many years and the star pitcher for that team. His fortunes this season will be cast with the St Joseph team for he was last night elected the manager of the team. He will have under his wing such strong players as Carter and Hickey, formerly of the Torring- ton team. Fred and William Lallier, Thomas Byrnes, Johnny Edmunds, Patrick Kane, Arthur Maloney, Her bert Dews and some others whom the association do not feel just like disclosing at the present time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
Buffalo Won at Kansas City,

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 2S.-The first of the series of world champion ship games between the basket ball teams of the German Y. NJ. c. A. of Buffalo and the Kansas City Athletic club in Convention hall last night was won by Buffalo. 40 to 36. The game was hotly contested throughout, the score at the end of the first half being 19 to 19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
THE SPORTING NEWS.
1 WRESTLING. GO
 PROMISED
Trying to Match Jack Roach and Jesse Foley-Ceorge Bothner Instructor at Princeton.

An effort is being made to match Jack Roach of this city and Jesse Foley of Danbury for any part of $500 1n the near future. Since Foley has made his residence in Danbury he has become quite popular with the athletes over there, who believe he. can beat any of the little fellows. James E. Carroll went to Danbury this morning to try and arrange a match between the two It may be pulled off here or in Danbury. ---- .-.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
BILLY DELANEY'S STATEMENT.

Late last night Billy Delaney. man. ager of Jim Jeffries. issued a statement about the champiOn's intentions. Among other things Delaney said:
 should Hart beat Johnson to-mOr- row night (Tuesdayl, Jeffries will fight Hart. but if the negro wins there is nothing doing. In June, 1905. Jeffries will arrive in California and if by that time there is no white man ready to make a match with him Jeffries will forever retire from the ring.
 T understand Jeffries thoroughly and know that in order to fight well he must fight often. I do not propose to have Jeff make the mistake that all former champions have made, that is, of fighting once too often"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
Not Really Lost

Traveller (vizitins Niasara h lS1gD What has become of your vonAerfuo falIsz
 Niaeara Nan-They're stin AsgA 3Ut the same as ever. If yog vue to see the water. though. you havo to 60 to the power houses. But ds1 you ever see anything quite e nae- niscenf sA this rocky soruerLC1i1oD TffbUna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
BIG BATTLE TONIGHT.

Followers of pusilism are much in- tereted in to-night's fight between Marvin Hart. the Louisville boxer, and Jack Johnson. the 'black giant of the Pacilc coasf-- who are to box twenty fuunds before the San Francisco Ath- letjc club. It is pussibIe . champion ship battie WfH be the 0utrsse of tiis 04n6 OhnmuoDn J1D JoGs10 Oo01
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-28
IN THE ALLEYS.
High School Boys Go Down to De
 feat in a Close Game.

There was no disgrace in the defeat administered to the Crosby High school boys last night bs the Blomos of this city for they were only whip- ped after desperate struggle and then but 21 pins separated the two teams. It was a splendid contest and the schoolboys have the satisfac- tiOn that one of their number. Xiii dun, bowled the biggest individual score. The individual scores were as follows: