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The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Other Small Weddings.

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Mary Dunlap Thomas and
Rafael s. Payne, on June 6, In Balti-
more. Mrs. Payne is the daughter of
the late Rev. James D. Thomas, of
Rerryville, Va, and sister of DR.. ]. D.
Thomas. Of this city. Mr.. Payne is the
son of the late Mai Rice w. Payne, of
Warrenton. Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Payne
will be at home at 1923 McCulloh street.
Baltimore, after June 20.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Mrs. M. A McCuIloch, widow of Cant
Charles McCulloch. u s. A, has as her
guest her daughter. MRS. II. r. Center.
Of Worcester. Mass
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Fortesque will join his regiment, the
Tenth Cavalry. at Fort Robinson, Neb.
Mrs Fannie Z. Ten Eyck has closed
her street house and viii spend the
summer at the Ten Eyck cottage, At
lantic City. Her sister, Mrs. Mary ].
CoIlett, will be with her.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

St. PauPs Catholic Church was the
scene Of another pretty wedding at
O'Clock last night. when the Rev. Fa-
ther Walsh. assistant pastor, united In
marriage Miss Annie T. Sullivan and
James B. Dunn
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Lieut.. Greenville Fortesque, Q. s. A.
former aide at tie White House. left
yesterday for New York 10 sail June 13
on the Kaiser Wilhelm II After three
months absence abroad Lieutenant
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

terday became the bride of Adam
Schneider. The ceremony, which was
performed by the Rev. William Tayloe
Snyder. took place at the home Of the
brides mother. Mrs. Mary Hanly Hay
wood. 265 street northwest. at 8
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs Schneider announce that they will
be at home at AL P street northwest
after June 15
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

A marriage of interest to Washingto-
mans was that of Miss Jennie NJ.
Bishop, of Atlantic City, and George l..
CURED las. Monday IN the First Bap-
tist Church, Atlantic City. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Jen-
ntngs o. B. Lowry Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
Will remain in Atlantic City during the
summer
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

News was received at the Russian en-
bassy late last night that Countess
Marguerite Cassini Is Ill in Paris. SUI
fering with Scarlet fever. Count Cas-
sini has not heard yet whether his
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Mrs john E Reybrrn left Washington
last night for her SUMMER home in New
London, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

of the sport l...s.4 ..~- . riiS craft has been held by some to be the phe- nomenal yacht of the American racing fleet of 1905, but what has she done as compared with boats built under the square root and sail area rule with a rating? The Humma, four years older, fourteen feet shorter and with less sail beat her, boat for boat, in two runs in the New York Yacht club cruise The former lost because, under the uni versal rule. she had to give about eight minutes time allowance. The Humma was twice defeated, boat for boat, each time by about two minutes, but due, in one instance, to fiuke. In four runs on the merits, therefore, the Humma, boat for boat, beat the Doris, her fourteen foot longer rival, three times out of four. Surely, then, there is nothing remarkable in the showing made by the Doris. She has been held up as an example of what could be pro duced under the new rule
 The universal rule may stand for several years, but its formulas never theless are against speed and it's time allowa nee srsfa',' rrfAi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
RIrsIE HAS SIGNED.

Amos Rusie, who has signed to play with the Springfield Central League club, says he is confident Of regaining his old form in the box. He mas been out of the game for nearly six years and has allowed his famous whip TO have plenty Of rest. Rusie was 19 years old when he broke into the Ma tional League in 1889. so that he is now 9 years old. He weighs 200 pounds and has not indulged in me wine when 1t is red for over q year, he says. He is a giant as physique and believes he can show as much speed. with the same curves. as ever.
 When Rusie quft the game his arm was gone. He had been using nothing but terrific speed and big curves for nearly ten years. although Tim Keefe once advised him to save his wing by using a slow ball. Rusie took keefe's tin and developed a slow one that was a dream. but he never cared much for 1t and continually worked the fast ball. which in time wore him out Rusie was always a heavy hitter and if he finds that he cannot pitch he will prob ably play first base or the outfeld. He has been working in a lumber yard for s1.J0 a day. quite a come down from pitchinx two or three games a week for s4.50O salary. which he received from the New York club in 1895
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
THE PUGILISTS
LET JIM ALONE
Jack OBrien Better Tackle a Few Others Before jeffries-Hart
 is After Him.

Since his victory over old man Fitzsimmons, Jack O'Brien has been the subject for all sorts of yarns bear ing on his future plans. The latest tale quotes OBrien as declaring that he is me legitimate heavyweight champion or the world, inasmuch as when Jefries retired from the ring the title. py right, became the property of Fitz- simmons, who had previously lost it 10 the Dig Californian. By disposing of Fitz, therefore, O'Brien insists thar ne won the championship fairly and squarely and stands reaGy to defend It against all corners. Jeffries. it will be remembered. handed the title TO Marvin Hart some time ago. and Hart has been parading through the country ever since with chip on his shoulder. all Of which means that if O'Brien really means business he will have to light Hart before he can make good the boast that he is willing to tackle Jeffries himself.
 Hart weighs about 200 pounds when In real fighting trim, and while he is slow and awkward as compared to OBrien he is rugged. fearless and powerful puncher. O'Brien has never tipped the beam at more than 170 pounds, so that if he meets Hart the latter will have a distinct advantage in this respect. while SO far as Jeffries is concerned the Philadelphia fighter would look like pygmy alongside of the bulky boilermaker. O'Brien be- lieves his speed in either case would carry him through. This might prove to be the case in fight with Hart. but Jeffries, fit and good. is pretty fast himself, and besides he has a wallop that no pugilist that has ever faced him could withstand.
 It looks as if O'Brien is bluffing when he talks of tackling Jeffries. who is still in retirement. but if he is sin cere the Quaker should take on Hart and then after defeating him hurl a direct challenge to the real champion. the man who beat FitzSimmons and Corbett twice. and also took the meas ure of Sharkey. Ruhlin and others who fell before his wonderful cleverness and tremendous strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Frank Knox, and he has worked with professional teams in New York state. No action has been taken to- ward making him Pony.
 Official notice of Jack Deals inten- tion to be with Manager Frysinger in Lancaster next season came to Hol- yoke yesterday. For several days + has been generally believed that Deal would not return, but the actual sign ing of Lancaster contract has been but recently accomplished.
 While magnates are arguing about the standing of Sam Kennedy, the for mer Meriden manager, and his address for 1906, an incident of the past base ball season is recalled. During the time when Northampton was yearning for league team, Meriden club off, cial is said to have admitted that Ken. nedy had no contract with the Silver city team. Now that the franchise has been sold to Waterbury, Kennedy is claimed by the new owners of the club. Sam has signed with New London. and says the base ball moguls will have to fight it out among themselves. Some of the club owners say that Ken nedy can be forced to go with the Meriden franchise others are positive ly set against such decision.-Spring-. field Union. -..-
 According to report Pitcher Doc Hillebrand has at last decided to play with the Washington American league team. When at Princeton Hillebrand was a first class pitcher, having good control and a cool head. A slow ball was one of his long suits, the criticism having been made of him that he used the slow ball too much. He has fair speed and good curves and hits well. With Hillebrand, Kitson, Hughes Wolfe, Patten and Jacobsen the Wash ingtons will have a formidable twirl- ing corps.
 The New York Nationals have signed new catcher. NJ. W. Fitzgerald is his name and he played last year in an independent league at Sharon, Pa. He was recommended to Manager Me Graw by friend. He weighs 1S5 pounds and is said to be a good throw CT and likely hitter. In few days McGraw will begin sending out his contracts for next season. None of the members of last years team has signed so far. none having been asked to do so as yet. Word has been re- ceived from Matthewson, who is win tering at his home in Lewisburg, Pa. that he has removed the plaster cast from his left wrist. which he hurt last summer. and that the wrist is as strong as ever. Secretary Knowles of the New Yorks is trying to arrange an exhibition with Princeton to be played at the Polo grounds next spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
THE DIAMOND
BIG BILLS CHANCE
Bill Thompson Signed For Water bury But Conditionally Busy
 Days These For Durant.

Bill Thompson of this city has the chance of his base ball career for the coming season. He wanted to sign with Manager Durant and the latter consented conditionally. Bill must get himself in condition and keep himself in condition and if he does this Man ager Durant will take good care of him. There is no better nor more natural baseball hitter in this or any other league for that matter than this same Bill Thompson. His only and very serious fault is his carelessness and indifference in any sport he has ever been in. His ambition needs to be awakened and if Bill does get it into his head that he will hustle and work hard there is no doubt but that he will become one of the leading batters of the league. And look what this will mean to this strong and husky player Good hitters are in demand all over the country. Waterbury has sent out her quota who have contributed large ly to baseball history. Bill Thompson can be the next to go higher up if he will just say to himself me for base ball this coming season good and hard. and I will make some of the fans of this city open their eyes before the season is over" Manager Durant will give him every opportunity to make good. and it is a good wager to make that before the season is over the big ger leagues will be seeking his services. That ought to be incentive enough for any player.
 The offer that was made to George Lachance to play with Waterbury opened the eyes of that player. Mana ger Durant will not pay a cent for his release however. but if George can persuade the team he is signed with to let him go, the offer made by the local management will be gladly accepted. The captain of the Waterbury team will be one of the leading ball players of the country. if steps which are now under way can be satisfactorily ar ranged. His name will make the fans sit up and wonder. The second base man that is in view also will be cork CT and when the names of the Water bury team are announced then the Connecticut league managers will have cause 10 remark that there are things being done in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
RnSs,IAN IS AMRITIorS.

Claud Rossman, former Holyoke and Connecticut Base Ball league batting leader two years ago, is confident of winning the right to be regular first baseman of the Cleveland American league team next season.
 During the last playing season in Des Moines Rossman's first base work was a bit crude. but he batted finely. Stovall and Bateman. the latter a new comer from Milwaukee, will be op- ponents of Rossman in the scramble for honors at the first corner of the busiest swat-making team in the American league. #
 Rossman has recently returned from a trip to Cuba, where he had chance to size up the natives. He says that there are Cubans who equal players in the States in fielding, base running and quick thinking, but that the num- Der of good hitters is small. Batting is the perquisite demanded by maiqr league magnates. Until the Cubans cultivate the knack of pumping for base hits often there will be few men from the little isle in major league base ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
BELL SAVED HIM.

Andy McGarry. of the Mott Haven Athletic club. last night put up three rounds of real down right slugging. while facing Johnny Burns at the Olympic A. C.. in East One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street. During the first round. the Bronx fighter rushed Burns all over the ring.
 -rrthe sesetsi Burns warmed to his work and came back at McGarry hard The round ended. with both men glad to secure temporary respite. In the final round McGarry smashed Burns with both hands and kept it up until the bell saved his tottering opponent.
 The go between Rube Mccarthy and Kid Seeley was cut short to prevent a knockout. as Mccarthy had Seeley all but out before the final bell for the second round sounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

The international racing rules meet Ing in London Jan. 15 will be one of the most important in the history of yachting. Three delegates will repre- sent America, one of whom will be Designer Nat G. Herreshoff of Bristol, R. I. The opinion prevails In some quarters that the American delegates will insist on our universal rule" hop ing to induce the other delegates to adopt it.
 There Is much in common between the British girth rule and our so called universal rule. The former. however is more liberal As regards displace- ment, the American rule favors the heavier boat Both favor the cruiser racer type rather than the speedy boat Of the two rules the British rule in clines more to the fast cruiser-in fact a designer could turn out, on even chances, faster racing cruiser under the girth than under the universal rule, because more latitude is given under the former.
 It seemz strange that overhangs are not taxed on the British side, where the water is rougher and the conditions more severe than are found off Graves end bay, New York; Long Island sound, New York; oil Newport, R. l., or Mar blehead, Mass, or in the sheltered wa ters of Vineyard sound, Massachusetts. This cry of rough weather and the need of the cruising type is not veri- fed by the history of racing in the past
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Herman's REe.
Young Chieagoan's Dfeat of Eddie Hanion Maker
 Him Fsarsd.

Kid Herman of Chicago decisively defeated Eddie Hanlon recently in a twenty round bout at Los Angeles. From first to last the Windy City fighter hammered his opponent with uppercuts. jabs. jolts and full arm smashes that would have put out less sturdy little man
 At the end Hanlon's face was batter cd, bruised and bleeding and Herman was unmarked.
 Herman Is likely to prove the rock upon which more than one pugilistic ambition is cast away. Game. strong long on endurance and a free. punish ing hitter from any position. he con ducts a bar1ie with consummate gen eralship and Is hard to hit In and out of the cllnches. necessarily pumping in hard right hand uppercuts. with occa- sional smashing crosses. flush upon the mouth and face. the Chicago boy had Hsnlon guessing from the first fire. One round was almost a repetition of every other. with Hanlon acting as re- ceiver general throughout
 No cleaner cut decision ever vas given. and no one could find fault with 1t. not even the beaten man himself
 Herman's rise to fame has been me teoric. just as was that of Young Cor beft Herman Is anxious to meet ei- fhsT YoEEg CoTbeff. Terry MeGovern Or Jimmy Britt
 While Herman is but a boy in ags. although hy no means a novice h pu- gilism. he fights Ike an old ring vet eran- He is wOnderfully c,ol and cal culztln1 sul. n1 rlasfcr how fierce the milling mgr ie. he never permits him self to get rstfled or to heco1e ths lsast bit snxiouz He bss a s1,zndH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
LOSE INDIAN PITCHER.

The Cincinnati base ball club will not have the services of the Indian pitcher. Charley Roy. for next season. \ telegram was received the other day from Major Mercer of Carlisle as fol- lows: ..Charles Roy is now away. on leave at the White Earth reservation in Minnesota. He returns here to school March 1. He informed me that he does not intend pitching profession al ball for at least two years" Neither will the club get Flaherty, the Pitts burg pitcher. President Hermann has waived claim. despite the fact that he tried to secure him last summer. Fla herty will probably be transferred to a minor league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
UP TO o'RRIEN.

Dulmouth, Minn., Dec 2S-W. R. Watson, of burlesque fame, yesterday deposited d certified check for 5000 with Lou M. Houseman, of the New York Morning Telegraph under the following conditions:
 The sum of S2.50O to apply as A de- posit and a forfeit for Marvin Hart to meet any white man on earth in the heavyweight division. and a like sum stands in the same capacity for Tom my Ryan to fight Philadelphia Jack 0'Brien. In both instances latitude Is accorded Hart and Ryan's opponents to wager 5000 on the outcome under the provisions of the double challenge. The Morning Telegraph is to hold Wat sons money proposition thirty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
BOWLING
HERE IS A SCORE
Worlds Record Smashed to Pieces in One of the Greatest Strings
 Ever Was Bowled.

Wilmington. Dee 2s-In a bowling match here yesterday. W. E Roach. Of this city. made a score of s59 in three consecutive games. This constitutes worlds record. the best previous record for three straight games being held by Harry n. Reed. of Omaha. Neb-- who rolled s45 on February 15 last NIT Roach who is one of the foremost bowiers of the country. was challenged by a local man to roll game In the first contest Roach made score of 2Se. and in the second his total was q per feet score of so. : His opponent then iropred eut- \ third game was staLf- ei Again Roach made DO Cr total of so for the three game<- It ia ie- lip~ed thfs reeerd vili stsfd for Some tine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
waIcott and ravIrne Now Frsend..

Joe walcott. the weIteTweight cham pion. and Kid Lavigne the ex-light- weight champion. who fought the mos. grueling fifteen round battle at Mas peth. N- Y.. several years ago that has ever taken place in this country, have buried the hatchet and are the best of friends Wslcott met Lavigne by chance a few days ago and after theT had a long talk wslcott asked Lavipe if be would help train him for his fight with Willie Lewis. and Lavigne agreed to do SO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
! rW oW MTa V
 West Point Has a Cure.

WEST POINT. N. r., Dec. 2S.-Brig- Adier General Albert L. Mills, supefin- tendent of the Military academy. has sent the following to H. M MacCrack- en. IL. D., chairman of the conference of twelve colleges, University heights. New York. as remedy for football evils. He advocates an open game. elimination of rough and brutal play ing, efficient enforcement of rules. mak- ing the rules definite and precise in all respects. such as the definition of bru- tai playing. holding. tripping and in general all infringement of the rules for which penalties are given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
ED CoRRIGAN, HoRsEMAN.

Edward Corrigan, known as the Mas ter of Hawthorne" at present is the dominant figure in turf circles in the west. He smashed the power of the Western Jockey club, the controlling racing association for years In that sec tion of the country, by organizing the American Racing club.
 Corrigan began the fight against the power of his old turf enemy, John Con don, the leader of the Western Jockey club, by building new track in New Orleans last winter in opposition to the old Fair Grounds course. When ies fail cd to secure recognition for his club
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

delivery with botb hands and will mol shirk a mixup if he feels that it is the proper thing to do. but will never rush headlong into danger. as some fighters do as soon as they get stung a bit hard.
 Herman can fight strong at 12s pounds. but does not bar any one who will do 133 pounds. ringside, and if given the opportunity will clean up the crop of lightweights one after the oth- CT, with the possible exception of Bat ting Nelson. just so sure as he gets them into the ring.
 The Hanlon bout marked Herman's first appearance in California. and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

quarter century of American yachting. 4 memory glance over that period shows clear skies. moderate breezes and smooth seas. The exceptions are the Beverly Yacht club regatta sailed in 1871 of Marblehead. the Puritan Priscilla race off Newport in 1885. the 1nesis-stranger race in 1887. the IT. tania-Shzmroek and the Kathrina-Ti- tania matches in 1880 and 1890 and tho Gloucester 6shermen's race in 1892
 These races were sailed in gales of wind and heavy seas.
 If cruising boats are racing gems. why put c penalty on the width of the decks. where room is Eeeleds Design CT Fife. once an advocate of restric- tions. now says that speed should not be 60 heavily handicapped
 Al the coming rules conference in Lo1don the gifth rule should prevail as azzfnst the u1ivess1l. Many have claimed that the Doris is a product of the unlTsrsal rule. This is not true. kowevsr. Thsrs are few better patrons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

and was refused dates for meeting he started an attack on the Western Jock ey club.
 At the present time the turf war is being fought out at New Orleans. Neither side will give in. Each is los ing money at the rate of nearly S1.O00 a day The Fair Grounds people have a war fund of s5OO.0O0 and the Cor rigan forces $300.OO0. Each side de. cIares 1t will not stop until the rival track has been forced out of business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
A..n.tntinn rnnthnIi-

Herculean efforts to make assOcia- tion or -socker- football popular In the east have thus far failed to create more than an impression. but lovers of the game gre hopeful that it VIII yet re- place the Rugby game. It is Euch less dangerous to the players than Rugby football. bat there is a difference of spinio1 as to .5s interest ft can aruuse smouE the erfhuSisstE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
WRESTLING
YOUTH AND AGE
Old Man Lacey Not Afraid to
 Tackle Bob SommervilIe in boa,o,, Any Old Place. ,,,o b,.s

The wrestling wrangle which has been contested through newspapers for the past few days is likely to develop into lively mat work. Last night William Anchor of Adams. manager of \. T. Lacy. the wrestler, telephoned The Springfield Union that he would be in Springfield Saturday, afternoon to close arrangements for a match with Bob Sommerville.
 Sommeryille has declared his inten- tion of being in the Union office promptly at , o'clock Saturday after. noon, to meet the Adams wrestler or representative. A match for any amount up to $500 side is contem- plated. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

Willie Lewis and Willie Fiueerah have signed articles to fight twenty five rounds before the coima Athletic club of San Francisco Both gre lead ing welter7. and as there is 10 bye lost between them # is likely that the bout vill be worth seeing
 Both boys are clever. and each has q hard punch- Lewis ts worked into shape for the bout by engaging in three rsEIHi exhibitions in New Yo-k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

native son patrons of boxing can therefore be pardoned for making Han lon favorite in the betting. Whatever else may be said about the native sons, no one Is foolish enough 10 claim that they don't know a prize fighter when they see one perform. Callfor- nians. as a rule. know sIl about the fighting game and are not liable to favor a counterfeit Jim Corbett. Young Mitchell Dal Hawkins. solly Smith. Jim Jefries and Jimmy Britt have all been evolved from California's squared circle.