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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
BASE BALL NOTES.

The New England league would get a willing worker and man capable of producing something if George Henry should get into its ranks.
 Phil Murphy of Revere. Mass. play CT with a lot of honOrs gained in semi professional base ball. has joined Mer- iden. He hopes to be a catcher.
 Bill Luby. with the spit ball in his possession. will be one of the real won- ders of the Connecticut league season.
 Jack Tighe's hitting is one of the best things in the work of the Norwich team. The first baseman is showing so much spryness that he is accused of trying to disguise himself as a youngster.
 The Springfield players don't appear to realize that a man can be sufferer from a sore arm. Yesterday the hall shot around the field as though the men were beginning a Fourth of July game.
 Whoever establishes base ball in New Haven will he assured of a few spec tators when Uncle Ieems OIseurke visits in that city. Mir Danaher has made it very easy for anyone to make money in New Haven.
 hi York. Pa. it is announced that Jack Russell. the outfielder who signed under the name of Powers with other cfut~. has reported there. Holyoke and Albany will be obliged to postpone their fight for the players services
 The critics are booming Joe Connor- He made four hits against Boston Ma tjouaIs. Thursday, ct Newark Prank Murphy. last year with Norwich. made a wonderful one-hand running catch in the same game and got in two clean swats.
 Director Billings of the Boston Na- tiouaIs announced Thufsday aft6 the exhibition game in Newark that he wuuh give his team and $1O.0m to bout for the Ensten league. 0utnt Aflrr yesterdny's showing in New yakk Nr BtlHnQ nay be wflling tD b 0mR fhe QQ9, vi<hUuk toainG GGGlf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
state Prison For Eight Years.

BOSTON, April 15. - Charles M. Reed, the veteran lawyer. who pleaded guilty to the ,embezzlement of $7,SOO from the Samuel Gushing estate. of which he was trustee, has been sen. tenced to state prison for term of not more than eight nor less than six years. The prisoner. who is seventy years old and for thirty-five years prominent member of the Massachu- setts bar, has. according to Assistant District Attorney Sughrues' statement in court, embedded over $9O,0OO from estates in his charge during the past twenty-five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Higgins Examining Tax Me.sur...

ALBANY, N. Y., April Ex-Governor Higgins said last night that he would not take any action on the mortgage or the stock transfer tax bills at present. He is examining both measures very carefully. He said that he had heard nothing concerning report that an ef- fort was being made by some of the New York city representatives in the legislature to have the mortgage tax bill sent back for amendment. He said that the matter had not been suggested tO him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Napoleon Lajoie, the giant captain. manager of the Cleveland American

league team, is easily entitled to the appellation of champion batsman of the world. For nine years service inthe major leagues he has a grand average of 1863, and, all things considered. 1t is probably the great est achievement in the way of hitting the ball on record. The only man -,hnc~ ~~ovJ ov.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Farmer KilleA by Motor Car.

SPRINGFIELD, N. Y.. April 15.- Arrests may follow as a result of a col lision between an automobile and farmers wagon here, when Peter NJ. Helmke, a farmer of Rockville Center, seventy-four years old, received in- Juries from which he died few hours later. and w. H. Whitaker, manager of the Hotel NetherO,d: Dr. Seymour Oppenheimer and Milton Kohn of New York. in their motor car, were severely shaken mn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

years, and restore to 1t those clements of genuine seamanship which have been so conspicuously lack ing in the races for the Americas cup. Every lover of honest sportsmanship owes them a debt of gratitude for the stimulus they have given the game. A race of 15 miles against the wind and back in racing machines useful for no other purpose whatsoever certainly has its picturesque features, and as trial of skill between designers and of courage in meeting bills between veal thy yacht owners it has an unques- eoned value and importance, but com pared with the coming race across the Atlantic from Sandy Hook to the Liz ard, to be sailed at fixed date regard less of wind or weather, and by swift cruising yachts of any nation and of any number, the former class sinks in- to comparative insigniflcance in the popular estimation. In the one case, the purely theoretical problems of de- sign, the solution of which Is one of undoubted benefits of the costly con- tests over the Americas trophy, the in- creasing similarity of type of chal- lengers and the very large element of luck in the actual races have com bined to limit that keen international interest in the races which once was manifested. On the other hand, a race for vessels built for service and rules which put almost no limit on shape or rig and which make swift sailing un- der every condition of sea and wind the one desideratum contain those ele. ments of practical common sense which must fire the popular imagina- tion the. world over. Entries in the race for the Kaiser's cup have already been made from Germany, England and America, and all the prospects point to contest the like of which has never before been seen. This trans. Atlantic race in May will be, of course, the spectacular event of the yachting year, but other contests Lave been ar- ranged which will test the seagoine qualities of the pleasure craft of Amer ica and the skill of their shippers. Sir Thomas Lipton, who gracefully yielded the place of patron for the greater ocean race to the Emperor William, has shown his friendliness to Ameri. can yachtsmen by offering a cup for 40-foot yachts in a race from Sandy Hook to Marblehead and back, the course to be outside Nantucket light ship. Here is test worthy the most daring and hardy of our sailors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Mayor Dunne's Hotels

CHICAGO. April 15.-Mayor Dunne has made the discovery that under the new city fire regulations he is classed as hotel keeper and that he lives in . hotel. This is because he maintains a home in which more than twenty per sons live. He is wondering whether he shall put in front of his big three story residence in Sheridan park a sign read ing. Mayor Dunne's Municipal Owner shin Hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Favorites All Beaten.

MEMPHIS Tenn, April 15.-Early Boy was the medium. of coup in the betting ring at Montgomery park, win ming the Denie handicap. the fourth race on the card, in canter from Rough and Tumble. Bondage. favorite, could never get up, and he finished third. Early Boy opened at eights and tens and was backed down to to ?. Not a single favorite passed under the wire first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
THE DIAMOND.
BIG OFFER
 fO DANAHER
More Than Eight Thousand Dollars Offered For New Haven Franchise = Open- ing of the Big Leagues.

Lawyer P. w. Chase of New Haven, acting on behalf of clients, made an offer of $8,5OO yesterday morning to 0. J. Danaher for the franchise of the New Haven base ball team and other privileges which 90 with it, including the lease of the grounds. The offer was to remain open until 6 o'clock last evening. Up to Il o'clock last night no reply had been received from Mir Danaher.
 It was understood that the lawyer represented Sturgis Whitlock, presi- dent of the Connecticut Base Ball league. President Whitlock is great lover of the game, but he seldom at tends league meetings. He went into bankruptcy some time ago. As Presi- dent Whitlock is close friend of James H. O'Rourke it was not sup posed that Mir Danaher would pay any attention to the offer.
 The money offered by Mir Chase is the largest sum that Mir Danaher has had offered to him.. Billy IJush's offer was $5,0O0. It has been understood that Mir Danaher wants $1O,OOO for his property. Philip D. Hendrick of Taft vile is one of the men mentioned as possible purchasers and he was also after the Hartford club in the winter. He is more familiar with trotting horses than he is with financing ball club. e n5.cs
 Mr Danaher declined an offer for the club and franchise made by letter by Bridgeport firm of lawyers. Phe- Ian, Toomey X Phelan, in behalf of a client who offered $1,500 a year, cover ing the remaining nine years of MT Danaher's lease of the Savin Rock grounds: Mir Danaher said that it was good offer enough, except that the terms of payment were not to his lik- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

credit Tor the re- vival of ocean yacht racing in re- cent years. Large ly through their interest and exam pie the sport bids fair to be placed during the coming summer on a basis which will make 1t far more worthy of the worlds at- tention than 1t has been for many
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Columbia Defeated Yale.

NEW YORK, April 15.-At the Go lumbia university aquatic carnival, held in the Columbia gymnasium pool last night, Columbia easily defeated Yale in the 1000 feet relay race. Tru- benbach led in the final relay by over twenty-five feet. The intercollegiate championship water polo game was also won by Columbia, the score being 1 goal to 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
BOXING BILL HELD UP.

Albany, N. Y., April 15.-Republi- can Leader Rogers held up the Fraw- ley amateur boxing bill in the assem- bly, yesterday. When McKeOwn of Brooklyn sought to have 1t passed by unanimous consent Mir Rogers said many members were absent who ought to have a chance to discuss the bill.
 He explained later that he was op- posed to the measure. but not as leader. My district is against It," he said. but I understand that it has been put into pretty good shape by the senate. Do think it's going through? It looks now as if 1t would"
 The assembly leaders have received word that persons connected with the Amateur Athletic union, which is back of the bill. have secured options on several places in New York city for the purpose of conducting boxing tournaments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
M'GovERN HAs.dHANGEp.A

New York. April 15.-Terry McGov- ern arrived in this city yesterday and emphatically denied that he was physical or mental wreck.
 T never felt better in my life, and could take anyone on for q twenty round fight at few days notice," said the ex-champion featherweight fighter. But despite his declarations, Terry is far from the little bulldog in strength and grit that he was year ago. He is suffering from a nervous trouble, and has decided to take rest from the strain of One-night stands on his theatrical tour, mid .v,, nr.
 About year ago one of his little daughters died, and this, together with financial losses, have continually worried him. In his palmy days the little fighter spent considerable mon- ey in the purchase of stable of race horses, and the venture proved to be disastrous. It is said that he squand- cred a small fortune in following the game.
 He neither drank nor smoked until a year ago, but as he began to worry he drank little and smoked much.
 However. Terry will probably pull himself together. He has not been in close confinement in Hot Springs, and will not be placed in n sanitarium here, as was reported. He will sim ply go to Brooklyn and take long rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

craze eclipses that of the French. man is Anson, who. during his 15 years record on the diamond, had general batting average of 1886. But 1t must be remembered that during the years Anson was piling up this record the art of pitching was in it's infancy, and the grand old man had none of the puzzling delivery to confront him like Lajoie had to contend with. The "spit ball' that Chesbro has made fa- nous had not been discovered, and famous other inventions of the willy pitcher were still in embryo. There fore, everything considered Lajoie's performance is quite. if not more cred. itable than that of Anson. Lajoie's record for nine years is truly a won. derful one. His lowest average during that time was 1928. which he made in 1896. and his highest .422. which was made in 1901. In the nine years he went to bat 4.O25 times and made 1.461 hits. He also scored 340 runs. stole zvs bases and got 43 sacrifice hits. He has participated in 970 games. taking part in 14O last season. The admirers of Hans Wagner. of Pittsburg. have at. tempted to make it appear that he is the superior of Lajoie as a batsman. but the figures do not support the con- tention. wagner's grand average for eight years is .34e. and in no single year has he reached an average of .363, which is Lajoie's grand average for nine years
 1t may be news to some of the base ball enthusiasts to learn that during a portion of the season of 1904 Dan" McGann. the big first baseman of the Giants. was playing with broken rib. Covered with two or three yards of plaster. he stuck pluckily to his task. because the team needed his services. and outside of his intimate friends there were not half . dozen who knew that almost every time he swung the bot he suffered pain that would have induced nine out of ten ball players to 20 to the bench. and tell the club to do ths best it could without him
 Teupss TOurnanent at New York. NEW YORK. April 15-Niss Grace Farxo and Miss Emily Scott defeated Miss Martha Coster and Miss Marie Winthrop in the final of the class A women's doubles of the indoor tourna- ment here after a keen struggle. the ecures being s6 and t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
naeea |. Yav,i a,A A.s..

LARCHMONT. \. r. April 15.-Har- fy 0lou of the HorsesAoe Harb0 Yacht club and Dr. wiIlian Stump of Larch- moat raced win death and saved Al fred H. Conklfn and }. Dooley from drowning in Long Island sound after tAeir bsat upset Deaf Hea and Chick- ens reef 0Bou's nee w1s h . yawi vhf1e Df. 1tuop nads h dash h an autsoob1le. A1thsasA 0loa aDd Df. Sup had to work f0 bsu. 0ver the 0csnseisO victins. they nanAoed ts nvs thek nvsa b0t ths ss nst yst Ouf c onnUR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
AIbania.s Threate. Massaere. :

SALONIKA. April 15.-The Alban- fans are threatening a general massa- ere of Christians at Prizrend. Ipek and Diakora. The. Albanians are furi- ous because of the thwarting of an at- tempt to lynch a prisoner suspected of numbering an Albanian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
SIDNEY BARNEY WON.

Bisbee, Arfz. April 15.--Refore an immense crowd here Sidney Barney, of Bisbee,' champion wrestler of the southwest, has defeated Thomas Da- wis of England for purse of $2,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
earsASssnEe h 0uah-

LONDON. April 15-A dispatcA frvD Lucknow says that a secc0d earfh- quake has wrecked SuItsnpur- prov ince of Oudh- asd Kuiu- province of PWjah. an1 tAat thefe has - Reat luD C ufa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
THE PUGILISTS.
JOHNSON IS
 AFTER HART
Oferes to Beat Him in Every Round - nCovern Has Changed huch - Boxing Bill Held Up.

Baltimore, April 15.-Big Jack Johnson, who recently lost on points 10 Marvin Hart in San Francisco, walked into Manager Al Herford's once yesterday morning and very biuntly announced that he had come east for another match with Hart.
 Johnson said he hardly cares what the terms of the match are.. He will agree to anything just to get Hart into a ring again.
 Johnson said that he beat Hart in Frisco and would prove it if he ever was gwen a chance. He said Referee Greggains gave Hart the devision for his aggressiveness, despite that he (Johnson) had forced Hart to the ropes time and again. Johnson said: |:
 If Hart will only box me again will beat him in each and every round we box. If fail to beat him in any one round I will give him the entire purse. I don't care if the, bout is for ten, twenty or more rounds, my offer holds good just the same.
 If succeed in making good my assertion to beat him in every round we fight I will split the purse in two with him. am ready to make the match now, to take place in Baltimore or anywhere else. However, if I fail for the present, I will probably box Morris Harris in Philadelphia, or any other heavyweight who will meet me-"
 About two years ago Johnson was matched to meet Young Peter Jack son for twelve rounds in Butte, Mon. The match fell through because the club could not get the license. John son said he is ready to renew that match now if it is possible, but that he no longer considers Jackson in his class, having grown far too big for the Baltimore fighter. Johnson says his business is fighting, and that he is open to talk business with any of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

in many of the big leagues did good work yesterday in the opening games of the season.
 George Lachance, in the Boston and Philadelphia game, in which the champions were beaten, made great effort to win for his team in the last inning. But two hits had been made off Bender, the Philadelphia pitcher. up to that inning and not a run had been scored. Lachance with two out and Parent on base drove him home with smashing twobagger into the crowd, netting the first run for his side. Unglaub, another Connecticut player, however, failed to make good in the same inning, for with the bases filled he was sent to bat in place Of Pitcher Young, but struck out and the BOStOns were beaten. - .-
 Tom Owens in the Brooklyn game also distinguished himself, making one run, three singles and one three base hit and three assists. Batch in the same game made three runs. two singles and had two put-Outs. These two players made six of the eight hits of their team.
 Dougherty. with the New York Americans. had one run and two hits to his credit. Hoffman with Philadei- phia had one two-base hit, one single, two put-outs and one error. Dan Murphy with the same team had one hit and two put-outs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

Britain anA CAina Agree - Tsbet.
 PEKING. April 1a.-Nesotiatious be tween Great Britain and China have resulted in an agreement on the Tibet convention Great Britain accepting some notifications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Architect Hoases . s.iesse.

BALTIMORE. April Is. Robert Hodges. an architect and nephew of former Mayor James B. Hodges. has committed suicide here. III health is assigned as the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

To Emperor William, of Germany. and Sir Thomas Lipton belong the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
HOLY GROSS PREP's GAMES.

Worcester, April 15.-Manager Cor nelius Sullivan of the Holy Cross pre- paratory base ball team issued ms schedule of games as follows: May2. Worcester academy at Holy Cross; May 6, Williston seminary at East hampton; May 8, Worcester academy at Academy oval; May 15. Holy Cross second team; May 17. Worcester acad- emy at Academy oval; May 2O. Groton school at Groton; May 2. Holy Cross second team: May 26. St Johns insti- ute at Holy Cross: June 3. Framing ham Business college at Framingham: June :. Boston college prep at Boston; June 10. Cushing academy at Ash burnham; June 13, Holy Cross second team,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
KNOX KNOCKS OUT CLARK.

Altoona, Pa, April 15.-Bill Clark Of Scranton was knocked out in the second round last night by Charley Knox of Altoona. In the first round Knox had Clark all but out with two wicked lefts to the chin. the Scranton lad twice taking the count. and in the second round Knox put him down again. Then Clark jumped into a right swing that finished him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
BASEBALL SCORES.
Games Played Yesterday In the Na. tfonal and American Leagues.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At New York
 Ss,s09 SeS Fork Yo;r;;i;'......slSssS d.3,dd Hits-Boston. 5: New York. II. Errors helm and Needham; McGinnity and Bres- nahan.
 At Brooklyn -... -~--.,.. P1oaSIHDD Pn1,adelDhia ......S SsSss ssSsS tlss its.Phiiadelphia, i2: Brooklyn. 10. Err teries-PIttinger and Dooin; Jones. McIn- tire and Ritter.
 At Pittsburg- cii1ssnnss cinsinnat, ..:....S .:...:.. ssSs 5s Hits-Pittsburg. F: Cincinnati s. Errors -Pittsburg, 1: Cincinnati. ?. Batteries Flaherty and Pietz: Harper. Check and Se'faeS st IeSls - :.....:. Eii Hits-Chicago. 6: St. Louis. 1. Errors Chicago. 1; St. Louis. 2. Batteries-Lund- gren and Kling: Mcfarland and Warner.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE.
 At Washington
 Msshlns5sn M.s Es1s :.....s SdfSSSi Hits-washington. 5; New York, 6. Err series-Patten and Ki:tridse: Chesbro and Kleinow.
 At Chicago
 saifIsS ss. nsS,: ;':..S ::.......S sssSS Hits-Chicaso.- 2: St. Louis. |. Errors. Chicago. 1; St Louis. 2 Batteries-Smith and Mcfarlsnd; Howell and Sugden-
 At Philadelphia
 PSf.Sn PSi:sS.ipsis i;id.:..Sf :..... 1884 Es Hits-boston, {: Philadelphia. 10. Err rors-Boston, 2: Philadelphia, l Batteries Young and Farrell: Bender and Powers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
SULLIVAN WHIPS MATTHEWS.

Lawrence, Mass, April 15.-Matty Matthews of New York was knocked Out in the second round last night by Tommy Sullivan Of this city. Honoss were about even at the end of the flrst round In the middle of the sec ond Sullivan sent his right to the jaw end his left to the ribs and Matthews went down and out. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Novel Puni.hne,s Fer Glade.


 ST. PETERSBURG. April IS. = Grand Duke Alexis. high admiral of the Russian navy. has issued an order severely censurine Captain Clado. for. merly chief tactisian on the staR q Vice Admiral Rojestvensky. for his criticisms of the navy and at the samo time. in order to give him an oppoes tunity to repair his faults,- appolnt- ing Captain Clado to special service in connection with the equipment and command of vessels navigating riveED in the theater of the war;
 Rasssans RaBA Japanese Do11RooG.
 ST PETERSBURG. April 1x.-k0- sian troops have successfully raided she railroad in the direction of Kaiyunn. about twenty miles north of TIe pooR Msnchuria- A dispatcA ffv0 0enaRa1 LsnevifcA dated Apfl 13 tD RmouR Nicholas says. -Our cavafry An . e. etroyed the rsilroad- and wfres - Yakutxu and befweea Kaiyun anG ChanetA. and Aprl 10 the enva1vY U1 the te3eu1ph nne near Kalyum~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

Aaversise b tAs Densost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
FLEET IS OFF CUYQS
 N Rojestvensky Shifts His Helm For the Philippines. EIGHTY NILES SOUTH OF NINDOR0 Arrival of Hospital Ship Orel at the Franco-Chinese Port of Saigon ConArmsd by St. Peters.,
 burg Dispatch.

LONDON. April 15.-An authoritative dispatch from Berlin says that the Russian fleet is at the Cuyos islands, part of the Philippines, taking on coal preparatory to finishing the voyage to vladfSostSk.
 Manila reports that Rear Admiral Train of the American Asiatic fleet has received a dispatch from Saigon say. ing that Rojestvensky's hospital ship. the Orel. remained there until laso night and took on board 300 tons of coal as sswell as supplieg of provisions and medicines. eA
 One of the Orels medical officers said the fleet was bound for vladivostok.
 St. Petersburg admiralty's advicse from Sagion do not mention any wounded men being on board the Rus zian hospital ship Orel, which arrived there. She probably has sick sailoes on board.
 It is understood that the Orel has lsfs Sagion to rejoin Admiral RojestveU sky's squadron.
 Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron . believed by the intelligence division C the German navy department to be lying off the Cuyos islands, dghtE miles south of Mindoro, Philippine lss lands. recoallng and preparing for the last stage of its long voyage.
 Although these islands belong to tho United States. they have fine ancAers ages outside the three mile limit, wftA hard bottom at twenty to twsnp-nvo fathoms.
 The Cuyos islands lie tactically fu such q position that the approachse can easily be watched by the RussiaD scouts.
 Three cruisers, 1t was added, had been detached, presumably for . d. version on the coasts of Japan. prob ably in the hope of calling oil Admiral Togo in pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15

Wf0A CAaaee11se af 0aklanA.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
NUTMEG PLAYERS DO WELL.

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