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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
SENDS POTATOES BY MAIL.
Novel Method of Saving Fourteen Cents a Pound Foun1 by
 Alaska Man.

John R. Dodson. an Alaska miner. bought 50 pounds of potatoes and or dered them sent to Mastodon, Alaska, by United States mail. says Portland (0re.) report.
 He paid s10.50 for the lot and for their carriage by mail into the in- terior of the northern territory, which will make the "spuds" cost 21 cents a pound laid down at their destination.
 At that price he saved IA cents a pound on the price in the markets there.
 Tt Is not the saving in expense that induced me to do this," said Dodson. up there we don't go to much bother to save seven dollars. But we are anx- ious to illustrate to the people of the United States how the government Is holding back the development of Alaska, and when tell you what the Canadian government Is doing for the Klondike country. just across the line, then the people will understand that something is wrong with the Alaskan policy of this country"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
JOKE OF ENGLISH LAWYER.
Writes Satirieal Tale the Title ok Which Catches an American
 Librarian.

How Became q Judge: Being the "Reminiscences of the Honorable Mir. Justice Rater," is the title of an anus ing little book written by a satirical lawyer recently.
 The humorous sketches of life at the bar was widely appreciated and qu1cl- ly passed through three editions. A copy found its way to the library of congress. Washington. and one of the librarians plainly jumped to the con clusion that Justice Rater is . real live ornament to the English bench. At any rate. the librarian addressed c reply-paid postal card to the author in care of his publishers, thus:
 Justice cfrumley Rater. care of !. B. Nichols ( Sons. parliament man. sions. Victoria street 8. ", London. England"
 Justice Chumley Rater waa asked te furnish the librarian with a brisf an- photography and the titles of any eth CTS of his published voriu co that they could be catalogusd in the library of congress.
 Moral-WlRn English tokez are ex. ported to America they should bs iap beled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Korean Curiosity.

Oriental gardeners are adopts at plant tricks. but one of the unique productions of the Korean gardener is a natural armchair, in which the re- quired shape was attained during the growth of the vine. Almost from the time the first tiny shoot appeared the vine had been carefully treated in an- ticipation of the use to which 1t was to be put By the time 1t attained its growth it was formed into a perfect rustic arm chair, studded with the seeds of the ginko tree. which had grown into the flores of the wood. as ornaments. All of the joints were made by grating. 50. that the chair is prac- tically in one solid piece. and after it had attained a growth of some three feet 1t was cut and dried. When thor oughly seasoned it was polished. the wood taking a finish like mahogany, and 1t forms the only complete chair grown upon the plant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
HUNDREDS STRUCK BLIND.
Mysterious Eye Disease Has Caused
 Much Suffering in Central Africa.

!! A somewhat remarkable eye disease is at present prevalent in several parts of British central Africa. northeastern Rhodesia and in Portuguese Zambesia. At first 1t was noticeable in cattle, sheep and goats and only recently was it found to have attacked the natives. The disease, according to the London Mail. is at present raging from Port Herald. British station on the Fam besi, right on toward Tete, distance of over 200 miles. and at this latter place it Is reported to be quite epi. demic.
 | William Arnatt, a traveller who re gently returned from Tete. states that he observed hundreds who were suffer. ing from the disease, and a large nun Der were totally blind. One of the sights of Tete on a Sunday morning is the long lines of blind people vhc enter the town to beg. each string be ing led by a little boy or girl. Al first a white spot is observed on the eyeball and this in a short space oi time becomes highly inhamed. The eye then discharges a white. milky fluid and the whole of the eye be comes covered with a white film. This Is the critical stage of the malady and if the disease is very severe the eyebaII bursts thus destroying ths sight entirely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
BICYCLING
KRAMER BEATEN BY LAW
 SON AND A RIDER INJURED

Trend Gunther, who lives at One Hundred and Fifty-fourth street and Melrose avenue, New York, was taken to the New York hospital last night from Madison Square Garden. where he was injured in bicycle race. He was cut and bruised and unconscious but he will recover.
 Ill the final heat of the half mile novice race, Gunther collided with Tony Ventinuiglia on the Madison avenue turn of the track while both were going at full speed. Gunther crashed into the rail at the top of the turn and pitched head feremast vever; the bank, landing twenty-five feet be- low.
 On the way down he struck ticket booth which broke his fall.
 Iver Lawson had walkover in the one-mile notional circuit champion ship race. Mcfarland, his team mate, was second. Frank Kramer and Joe Fogler had spill in this race, and neither Of tl<m finished.
 At the start of the race Fogler took the lead and paced Kramer, his part ner around the track. On the eighth lap Mcfarland drew Lawson into the lead and the real spurt was on. At this juncture Kramer shot out to catch Lawson and in doing so bumped into Fogler and both fell with a crash Kramer's wheel was broken.
 The winning of this race puts Law son fin the lead for the championship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE STAND
NEW LIFTING RECORD.

Chicago, Sept 5-By raising two 10-pound dumbbells nine thousand consecutive times Henry Leveson of this city, broke the worlds record in a trial yesterday. The test of en- durance was witnessed by several hundred spectators.
 Leveson's time for the new record was 5 hours and fl minutes, and dur ing the long grind his strength was kept up by nourishment given him at frequent intervals by an attendant He finished comparatively fresh and made the last 1000 lifts in 36 min utes. The former record was made in 1870 by Pennock of Philadelphia, who raised the weight S,431 times. Pennock, however. lifted from the shoulders up, while Leveson, in the record just established, lifted from arms length up and down. On March 8. 1898, Leveson accomplished 4,500 lifts in two hours and 49 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
DEADLY ENGLISH SPORTS.
Natives of South Africa Try Rowing with Results Somewhat ,g
 Disastrous.

Wherever an Englishman finds his way he leaves traces behind in the form of his fayorite sport or pastime. Civilization of this kind has just touched the zambesi, and the natives are reported to have taken kindly to regatta, says Stray Stories.
 Some of the events were interfered with by what might be termed local elements, LOT example the eight-oa< boat race was scarcely conspicuous success, owing to stampede of els- plants into the water at the start
 As result, only one boat was left to complete the course. and that one was bitten in half by a hippopotatnus when about half distance.
 In the crocodile race a protest was lodged in consequence of the winning reptile arriving home with his jockey inside, having accidentally swallowed him for safety during a collision. ai
 The natives engaged in the sailing match fell in with an unfriendly trfbs half way down the river. and landed to settle outstanding differences. This happened two months ago. and if none of the boats put in appearance before the close of the year the time limit clause will enable the committee to cancel the race.
 If the rate of mortality maintained by the last regatta is upheld. statis- ticians estimate that three more of these riverside festivals may be hei1 before the tribe becomes extinct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
ODD WAGER EASILY WON.
Flesh and Blood Leg Was No Match
 in Endurance with One of Cork.

It was in the commercial room and the conversation had turned on the topic of the powers of endurance shown by the men of the past and pres ent. During a Hull in the conversation a young commercial man said:
 Any man, if he has the will power. can endure pain or fatigue; know ] can" Silence for a moment. and an "old man of the road" replied: "Tll bet you a dinner you can't hold youi foot-boots on-in a bucket of hot water as long as can"
 The bet was taken and two buckets os hot water were brought in and 8 kettle of boiling water to raise the temperature to the point of endurance. In went a foot of each bettor. The young mans face began to pale, but the other called for more boiling water. "Wbat the deuce is your leg made of sir?" yelled the former. suddenly talk ing his foot from the bucket.
 Cork. sir-cork." was the cool an- swer, and the other gentleman felt that he had. indeed. lost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
BROKE IN
 THE STRETCH
Independents Had the Game We'll in Hand When They Went to Pieces Re- suits of All Games.

The long looked for game between the Waterbury Independents and the Naugatuck fire department team took place yesterday afternoon. There were to have been two games, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, but owing to the inclement weather in the morning but one game was played. It looked like victory for the Inde- pendents, for they held the Nauga- tucks well in hand with the score of 1 to up to the seventh inning. After that the team or some of the team be- hind Carmody, notably AlcNellis, went to pieces, and Carmody lost his usual self control because of his wretched support and took little flight into the air Naugatuck took advantage of these things and scored five times in two innings, setting the hearts of their packers in joyful mood and taking a whole lot of the Waterbury long green. The score
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
sHEEpsheAD aAY RESULTS.
Proper, Carrying Top Weight, Won
 Ocean HandicaA

Ocean HandicaN
 NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-On a heavy track Proper, to 1 shot and carry ing top weight, 122 pounds, captE-ed the Ocean handicap, one mile. at Sheepshead Bay, defeating Gold Enam- el, an added starter. Coy Maid was third. The mile was run in 1:41 1-5. Bedouin was the paeemaker te the stretch, where Knapp brought Profsar through on the rail and won easily by two lengths.
 Lady Navarro, closing with a great burst of speed in the final furlong, won the Sapphire stakes for two-year-olds by head Lady Navarro was an add ed starter and was quoted at 12 to 1. VI O looked a sure winner up to the last eighth, when Lady Navarro closed and won. Vi o was second, a head in front of Deviltree.
 Right Royal, backed from to 1 to 2 to 1, won the Labor Day handicap, one mile and half on turf, by head from Leila. The ring received hard blow by his victory. as he was heavily played. The books were also hit heav- fly by the victory of Monterey in the fifth race He was played down from s to l te2-ss9 and won by a length and a half Summaries:
 First Race.-Ruth's Rattler. first; Pathmaster, second; Black Death. third.
 Second Race.-Collector Jessup, first; D'Arkle. second: Belden. third.
 Third Raee.-Lady Navarro, first; VI Q. second; Deviltree. third
 Fourth Race.-Proper. first; Gold En- anel. second; Coy Maid. third
 Fifth Race-MOnterey. first; Larabie. second: Benevolent. third.
 Sixth Race--Right Royal first. Leila. second; Possession, third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
COMING AND HE GOT IT.
How a Man Who Wanted the Entire Seat in Street Car Was
 Taken Down.

A dapper young man, who acted like he was a director of the company, oc- cupied a whole seat on Brooklyn avenue car the other evening and seemed satisfied with life. A working man with dinner basket on his arm entered the car and made for the seat, relates the Kansas City Star.
 Excuse me, sir, but would you T mind nd. moving oyer a bit,@ .f1ea he said 20 20 iitely.
 The dapper young man looked ur and scowled. He did not budge an inch.
 [ Never mind, old man, your time will come some time,' observed a sym pathetic young man who was jammed over against window by woman who held baby in her arms.
 Just then the car stopped, and a ne gro woman who might weigh 300 pounds, entered. She held two squawk. ing chickens in one hand and basket of vegetables in the other. The work. ingman turned, as if he had just risen and beckoned the negro woman to the seat. She sailed along the aisle past the crowded seats with a grateful smile on her face. When she sat down she struck the seat so hard thai the dapper young man was sent fly ing over against the window. He look ed miserable, pinned there as he was while the passengers giggled and tit tired and chuckled all the way out tC the end of the line.
 The workingman held on to the strap and looked satisfied. His time had come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
THE PUGlLISTS.
LEWIS WAS
 A WINNER
Whipped Jack 0'Keeff in Fifteen Rounds Jefries Talked of For Chi9f of Police-Other News.

Detroit, Sept. 5-willie Lewis won all the way here yesterday afteanoon in his fight with JackeO'Eeefe. hropi ping his man several times fof the count and getting the decision py a wide margin.
 o'Keefe tried hard throughout the fght but was never able to g4t to tba New Yorker. and had the tinhe of his life lasting out the battle VI hich went the limit of fifteen rounds1
 Lewis was loudly cheered byl the crowd and won many friends heHe In the west. He will now go afteT the winner of the Britt-Nelson fight pext Saturday and on his showing herf to- day ought to be able to get mdtch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
JEFFRIEs COMES HIGH.
He Wants Two Thousand Dollars (
 Referee Fight.

He Wants Two Thousand Dollars t9
 Referee Fight.
 San Francisco. Sept 5.-Managef Coffroth has reeciced word from Jef- fries that he would referee th Britt NIson fight for S2.OO0. Nolan. the man ager of Nelson. thereupon annouDced that the price fixed by Jeffries was eX- orbitant and that therefore the cham pIon was out of the question as referee for the fight next Saturday. Nolan further said that Jeffries was Britt choice and Inasmuch that Jeffries has put himself out of the field the referee would naturally fall to the choice made by Nelson. namely, George Siler of Cni- cago. As it Is known the Britt faenon is strongly opposed to Siler there IS a when the representatives of the pugl- lists come together to discuss the ques- ton which has been thrust upon them by the big fee demanded by Jeffries. fr being conceded that none of the parties at interest will pay s2Ooo to the man who win oficiate as umpire next Satur- day.
 Britt tips the scales at 138 pounds but he says that he will hove no difti- culty in losing the necessary three pounds. Nelson weighs in at 1s34 pounds snd says that he Is steadily losing flesh
 Nelson has taken on-a better appear ance at his new training ground near Colma- His face has filled out and his color has improved
 The befing is 10 to with Britt at fhe long end Manager Nolan is con siderabiT exercised over the fact that hlz prote<e has been forced te be at the short euf cf the betting and declares that it should be even nt the present time owing to the slowing that hls mar made wih Britt ca fhefr former s1<z<euzut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
JEFF AS CHIEF.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 5-Dodai admirers of retired heavy weight champion James J. Jenfries, are boom, ing him to succeed to the position pI chief of police, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of ". 4. Hammet this week.
 Jeffries' friends are working carp estly and should se consent to run doubtless he would be a strong tactqf in the race. Jeffries is fishing at Caf- aIina on the Pacific, and knows noth- ing of his boom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Patchouli.

The patehouli plant Is a native of India and China. where 1t Is quite common. It is also grown successfully in ceylon. Paraguay and the French possessions of La Reunion. The leaves and branches possess musk-!ike per- fume. and upon distiIlation furnish the essence of patcAoulL It resembles the sage plant in height and form, but It's leaves are less fleshy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
EASTERN LEAGUE.

At Baltimore-First game. Balti- more 4. Jersey City [; second game. Baltimore [. Jersey City l.
 At Providence-( Morning. Newark Providence game postponed, rain; (afternOonl Newark 3, Providence !.
 At Buffalo-First game. Buffalo 2, Rochester 2: second game. Buffalo 2. Rochester I
 At Toronto-First game, Toronto T. Montreal .: second game, Toronto 3. Montreal 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Didn't sound comnoasd.

The Mothsr-who do you suppose composed that piece Euphemia s playing on the pianof
 The Fathsr-Dossn't sound to me as if 1t ever had been composed--Tonkers Statesman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Peril of the Polar lee Floe.

The crushing force of the foes that cover the northern seas is not to be guessed by those who have not seen them. They are not such films and cakes as we see in our bays and rivers. says the Brooklyn Eagle. but are acres and miles in extent. often solidly com paeted, piled one on the other. each foe from IS to 1s feet thick and rep resenting not the freeze of a single winter. but the consecutive formations Of years. Advance through such a foe is as impossible as it would be to sail . ship through a city street The nav iEstor must wait patiently for Heads and take advantage of even momsntary openings when tides and currents break channels through the mass.
 Promotion fn the Russian army is exceedingly slew It takes 1e to n yssrs for a captain to bscon1e lieu tenant osionei. and 14 years fer nsz- ten.nt colonsl to bsooze a c1sgnsl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
so,ossutu Bad Fix.

While e British Infghtry regiment vas engaged Ia a batting parade ai West worthing. on the English chan rel. the other day. the tide cane in. tBok the tunics and other things they led left on the sands and carried them tf to sea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Tnnsraai Richa

f9oid, silver. diamonds and onal val usd ct f10z. .ff7.1so were profuesd fscu TransTzRi mines during fhs year e1di1s on June a. sayz an o6cial rs- psrf. a incrszns of 1c.E<1 sso over tts zeeFfozs Tssz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
er-. no,t~

A traveller returned from India r<- Iates that at Andarkoh ia central fn- dia. hs killed four fuiI-uown tissfs with five shots in sin minutes. the first three being single sh0tA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
cro.. s..ts ,n Cara

Gross aisle seats in trolley cars are nou demanded by the laws of some cities. notably Chicago. and in the opinion of experts. this type of seat Is bound to become universal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
DEscHLER BEATS KID PANT

DEScHLER BEATS KID .PANIZ
 Webster, Sept 5-Dave Deschier of Cambridge was given the decifion over Kit Pantz of Boston, champion 126-pound boxer of New Englandl in last nights 15-round go in St Jfan Baptiste hall. Pantz was clearly 9ut- classed from the start and oHly saved himself from a knockout by repeatedly clinching. As it was ne was knocked down several nnpes during the go. Both men, however, finished strong, and Pantz looked none the worse for his gruelling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
GorCH BEAT CARKEEK.

Butte, Mont. Sept 5.-Frank Goteh of Iowa has defeated Jack Carkeek of Michigan in a wrestling match here. Carkeek gave up the struggle after the first fall, which Gotch scored within five minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Chicago-Chicago l, Pittsburg Q (11 innings); second game, Chicago O, Pittsburg ].
 At St Louis-st Louis 4, Cincinna- u 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
ousts Aurropriafa

The mfks6o.~ saTs the Chicago Journal. =cazrles a pzrzsol tkxt ie1kz Ifke the shaes of enc uf hsz s1resiors HowsTsr. hs nsEsr czrriez it ezeep< shsa rsiEnlng
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Independents.

Independents :. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O--1
 Two-base hit, Ashmore; first on balls, off Sweeney l. off Carmody |; hit by pitcher. by Sweeney 3; loft on bases. N. F. Dept. 2. Independents !: sacrifice hits, Ashmore. Foley; struck out, by Sweeney ,. by Carmody B double plays. Grant unassisted. Smith
 IcNellis and Mulligan; passed balls, McDonald; umpire, Dave Hill of Sey- mour; time. 1.30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Raj or raneisd R.ts.

-what can do for yon. sirf- asked the drug clerk
 well" replied the man. -ny room vas full of rats last night and [ want"
 "Yss. sir interrupted the bright clerk. "bromo for yourself or strych- uins for thsmf--Catholic Standard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
Land of Eunehbaeks

Hunchbacks are more numerous in Spain tan ia any otheF part of the giooe In certain sections seven per cs1t sf tks popaktioa srs thus sf- Acted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. At Nashua 3, Haverhill

I.
 At Lynn-Lynn 3. Concord 2.
 At New Bedford-Taunton 9, New Bedford 2, first game; New Bedford 10, Taunton l. second game.
 At Lawrence-Lawrence 1, Fall River 0 (16 innings).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
TABLE OF PERCENTAGES.
SUNDAY BALL GAMES. AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At St Louis-St Louis 8, Detroit ? Q0 innings).
 At Chicago-Cleveland 8, Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
sATuRpAY BALL GAMES.
rnNNrcT1rI-r IEAGuE

N-E-Ea| 1l7- T N0 " .
 At springneId-Springfeld 4 New London 0: second game. Springfield s. New London Q.
 At Hsrtfori-HartfOrd D. Norwich At New Havsn-Nev Haven ,. Merfden 0.
 At Brfdgep3rt-Rain-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
THE SPORTING NEWS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At New York-New York l. Boston 0.
 At Cleyeland-Chicago 6, Cleve- land g.
 At St Louis-Detroit 10, St Louis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
LABOR DAY GAMES.

CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. At Holyoke K. H. P. Meriden. .... O0O01000o-1 3 ?
 BattHfes-Hartley and Schlncel; Forepaan and Thackera; umpire, Finn; attendance, 1.455.
 At Springfield. K. n. E. Springfield. O00O00001I 1 Hartford. ... OOOO10000-O 6 l Batteries-Miller and Robarge; Par kins and .Doran; umpire. Hickey; at tendance. 9T5.
 At New Haven. K Il. F. Bridgeport. !. 1OO000200-3 6 2 New Haven. O02OO1014 ' 3
 Batteries-COrnen and Beaumont; Tuckey and Jope; umpire, Honung; attendance. 9T5.
 Al New London. R. H. E. New London. OOO0O0000-o 2 l Norwich. ... OO1OO10024 6 0
 Batteries-wiIiams and Kite; Me Lean and Bridges; umpires Jessup and Bennett: Attendance, 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
EASTERN LEAGUE.

EASTERN LEAGUE. Jersey City 6, Providence 4. Rochester 8, Buffalo 3. Montreal 5, Toronto 1, first game. Montreal 6, Toronto 5, second game. Baltimore Newark game postponed, rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05
xATTdxAL LEAGUE

At Pitt.burl-Fittsburs s St Louis : At cA,s.volcAio.so 3. Cincinnati
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-05

CA4TozrA. p-.a. zhE ia 70 nzzE s',sI'ii a,:i- &<2zzM
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-04-27
A Miner and His Money.
York Dispatch


The story comes from little town in
Nevada of miner who at the end of
twenty years of hard work found him
self the possessor of $35, 900 in hard
cash. His ambition took queer turn,
and he wasted his whole store in week
spent in bar rooms with convivial COM
ANY What he and his cronies could
not consume in drink he gave away,
and then, with his pockets empty start
ed for the mountains again, with bor-
rowed outfit, in search Of another for
tune.
When Bret Harte first introduced
men of this sort in his pages the coun-
try made allowances for the extrava-
gances of fiction. Romance, it was ex-
planned, demanded high colors. Mr..
Harte's heroes lived principally, we
were told, in Mr.. Harte's mind. A
poet was entitled to his license. But
many things have happened since to
show that, gifted as he was with his
fancy and expression, Mr.. Harte was a
good deal of photographer. He gave
us, with no material change, men and
women he had known and described
scenes he had actually witnessed. A
striking phase of frontier life had sim
ply found in him an eloquent and accu-
rate laureate. Truth, so to speak, was
the strength of Mr.. Harte's fiction.
He had caught it on the end of his pen
and preserved it for the worlds enjoy
ment.