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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
OTHER GAMES.
"WE'LL EAT 'Eh ALIVE. ''

That was the drift of the talk heard all over the Democrat building this morning when the "Repub' squib was digested and framed for future ref erence. "Hully gee wait till we cop twisters and to the woods we'll drive 'em." Such was the vocabulary of the base ball expert and when the sporting writer suggested that the woods might be a good place for the Democrat baseballists to sojourn, it barred him from any position on the team and lowered his reputation as a prOgn0sticator of future happenings. All aspirants for the team are now do- ing stunts with heayyweights and lightweights and so severe have been some of the tests of strength, that the corner stone of the building has been put off plumb. This severe system of training has been resorted to because the fact has become known that the "Repub" chaps have been juggling paving blocks and one or two of the linotype machines in preparation for the frightful battle so soon expected. Good Friday" morning is the auspic- iOus time set for the slaughter and if the "Repub" fellows have not yet made their wills. the wise guy who has only contempt for this poor sporting writer, advises them to consult a Blackstone authority before the day of battle.
 Any information in regard to arrang. ing the battle may be had from the manager, John A. Hayden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
CAPTAIN FITZ AGAIN.

Springfield, April 14.-Captain Frank Fitzpatrick, after a winter of compara- tive rest, came in from Waterbury yes terday and appeared in splendid con dition. Last season Fitz suffered an injury to his great toe in the prelim- mary work, but this year he is care free and sound. The idea of playing beside Altizer pleases Fftz and in the practice work yesterday he was very active. Last season the second base man mades attempts to get Al for Hol- yoke, but it wasn't possible to get his services. The captaincy of the team will be in Fitz's possession and he will have a splendid opportunity to direct the infield plays. He is positive that Crook will be one of the leaders in the position among league first basemen. and on the question of speed in the infield Fitz declared that he will have to step lively himself to hold the fast pace. Nagel. gives promise at third and unless there should be sudden blow-up in that section. the Ponies will have a pleasingly tight infield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
CHARLEY wITTMER,s JOKE.

CHARLEY WITTMER,S JOKE.
 Martin Julian, the well known man. ager of boxers and wrestlers, has just received letter from Charley Witt mer, the crack Graeco-R Roman wrestler of Cincinnati. Wittmer says that he Is more than anxious to make a match with Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, and that he is readyt-,to back himself for any reasonable amount if a match can be arranged.
 Wittmer says he is justified in issu- ing the above challenge, as he claims he is really the American champion Graeco-Roman wrestler since Ernest Roeber retired from the game. He has met and defeated every wrestler of prominence, without losing a single fall, at his particular style of wrestling. As both Hackenschmidt and Wittmer claim that Graeco-Roman wrestling is their long suit match between the pair should prove interesting.
 Wittmer has asked Julian to manage his affairs from now on, and as Julian feels confident that Wittmer can hold his own against any man in the world at Graeco- Roman style of wrestling, he has decided to take the latter under his wing and go after the Russian Lion. ca ss s., .-. .,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

Ward, who was with Birmingham, Ala, last year. Piggy was Hartford play CT once.
 The Pittsburg Press thinks that tho best term to use in describing fieSt player is He runs like a Russian"
 In the series between the Philad& phia teams, which was evenly divided with four wins each, Danny Hoffman didn't have batting ambition. He swatted for but .143
 Here is Fred Crolius credited with saying that he is seriously thinking of applying the Osier treatment to a4l of the craft" meaning the newspapk reporters. Evidently Fred forgets e whom he is indebted for his fame.
 The Brooklyn club has released the following players: George Bell to GlOversville, Joseph Cronin to Provi- dence, Joseph Pastorious to Albany. Lewis Durham to Augusta, D. Beecher to Memphis, M. Mccormick to Hol- yoke.
 Manager Hanlon of Brooklyn says the old time players excelled. Man. ager Collins of the Boston Americans is sure that the modern players are strongest Hanlon is veteran an4 former star. Collins is a present-daf wonder.
 The North Square baseball club, formerly the Pots and Pans, have leased the diamond on Round hill and will proceed to gather in scalps after practice game next Sunday. Last summer this club licked" everything in sight and proposes to do likewise this summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
THE DIAMOND.
THE DAY
 OF ALL DAYS
Base Ball For 1905 Has Be-: gun Results of Games Yesterday-Captain Fitz- patrick It Will Be Again.

April IA, the official date set for the opening of the base ball season by President Harry Pulliam of the Ma tional and President Ban Johnson of the American league, the day the faithful fans have been looking for ward to ever since last October, is here at last tt
 To-day in eight cities of the two big leagues the umpire will call 'Play ballv' the pitchers will unload "spit" balls, the ''tangle-bat' curves, the 'powder-puff'' and "fade-away" balls and the "zig-zag" curves they have been mastering during the six weeks of spring practice. Then will follow the crack of the bat, the safe drives that bring the fans to their feet and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Mammoth Sapphire.

A Moorish itinerant gem dealer of Ceyl0n recently secured an enormous blue sapphire, which in crude form re- sembles in size and equals in avoirdu- pois an ordinary two-pound weight block. The stone is at present in it's rough state and is estimated to be worth about 5000 rupees (about $9O0); when cut and polished a stone of about 150 carats is expected from 1t. There have been sapphires of 100 to 12O carats ham, dled by jewellers, the value of which ranges from 1000 rupees ($1, ,32O) to 1000 rupees ($1, ,650).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
Gable Match Between America and
 Great Britain Begins To-day.


 Great Britain Begins To-day.
 For the ninth time since the inaug- uration of the international cable chess matches between America and Great Britain, chess experts of the two cOull- tries, paired together, though 5000 miles apart, will meet over the wire to-day and contest for international supremacy and, incidentally, for pos session of the silver trophy provided by Sir George Newnes of London. To date America has the advantage, hav- ing won five of the eight matches, drawn one and lost the other two. Since 1898 no Yankee team has suffer- ed defeat, and all this time the New .es emblem has been in this country. But for the fact that a tie resulted from the match in 1901, the cup would now be here permanently, as the deed of gift provides that the side winning three consecutive matches shall take the trophy. The Americans won in 1899, 1900, 1902 and 1908. Alvin on this occasion will end the series in favor of this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
BASKET BALL.
TWO FAST GAMES
 IN Y. II. C. A. GYM.

There were two more interesting gameFof basketball at the Y. M. 0. A. gymnasium last evening. In the first game the Business Men and the Moni- tors went out for a victory and after a hot and interesting battle the game was tied when the last period was fin- ished with the score IS to 15. In the extra time the Business Men, went ''hot footY after the game and at the end of three minutes Margarff threw the winning basket, making the score IT to 15. The lineup:
 Business Men-J. H. Curtis, center; Platt, McE1ligott, forwards; Margraff, Fitzsimons, guards. Monitors -Schnei- der, center; McP cPartland, Smith, Claffey, forwards; Candee, Warner, guards. Score, Business Men 17, Monitors 15; field goals, Claffey 3, Margraff 3, Schneider ?, McElligott ?, Claffey, Can dee, Platt, Curtis; foul goals, Warner 3, Curtis 8. ,'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Earth's Rainfall. z

A large portion of the earth's sur face Is deficient in rainfall, having less than 20 inches a year. It has been estimated that there is sufficient water to irrigate only about one-fifth of the arid region of the United States, or from 15O,OoO,0Oo to 2oO0oO,00o acres. Of this irrigable area about 10000, 900 acres have been reclaimed. In Europe irrigation prevails chiefly in the south, where it was introduced by the Romans. It is most extensively and systematically practiced in Lombardy. Spain and the south of France.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
ED. O'CONNELL MATCHED.

Edward J. O'Connell, victor over Tom Crohan, the "Terrible Butcher" may try exclusions with Tim Barnes of OcOnta, Wis, in a wrestling bout in Turn hall Tuesday night, April p. The match is for $1OO side Barnes agree ing to throw young O'Connell five times in an hour of actual wrestling, or to forfeit the purse. The arrange ments are the result of a challenge is. sued by the unknown one from Wis cOnsin at the close of the O'C0nnell- ChOran bout Wednesday night.
 Under the agreement O'Connell has to get but One fall to win the match. He will also be the winner. in case Barnes fails to put his shoulders to the mat five times in an hour of russ- ling. The money was posted with re- liable parties yesterday. April p was favored as the date.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Maine's Big Pines.

Not all of the old growth pines have disappeared from the Pine Tree state, but the survivors are disappearing. Several of them went in North Water ford the other day, when Elton York cut three immense pines in the pasture and hauled them to the mill to be made into box boards. The largest was four feet in diameter and showed 150 annual rings. So passes the glory of the forest, to be made into soap boxes.-Norway (Me.) Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
DIVER A COPPER KING.

James s. Carroll of this city has re- ceived letter from Prof NJ. J. Dwyer. who is now coining the dollars in the southern portion of these United States. Mike is adding to his bank account in several ways these days. His wrestling through the south has been most successful financially and every other way. Aside from this his copper stocks have netted him about $4.O00, so that he is rolling on easy street just at the present time. Mike always was winner and you can just bet he has many good friends in this city who are pleased to know he is still making good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
WRESTLING.
SPEH HAS
 AN OBJECT
Wants to Throw Pickett 50 That He Can Get After
 kelly-nike Dwyer Is .
 Copper King.

That Pickett and Speh match is at tracting considerable attention from the very fact that Speh is undertaking to do something that several others would like to do to the Goodwill Ath- ietic club boy. Speh will do his best to throw the Waterbury boy, because he Is determined to- go after John E. Kelly of this city for a straight match. The match will take place at the Si- mOnsville Athletic club rooms under the management of Joe Lawlor next Thursday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
EX-WATERBURY PITCHERS.

A lively game is looked for when the Hoboken team faces the Manhattans at Olympic Fields, 136th street and Fifth avenue, on Sunday. The Hobo kens expect to have Lindemann in the box, and with Red Waller in for the Manhattans, pitchers battle should result.
 The Manhattans have been strength ened by securing Daly, the ex-captain of the Syracuse team, to play third base. His playing last Sunday, when the Manhattans defeated the Philadel- phia Giants, was one of the features of the game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
A Narrow Escapa.

T was sorry, old man." said, as wa shook hands. ito hear that your house was burglarized . couple of nights ago. Did they get away with much?"
 Everything there was worth more than 30 cents. thanks, he replied, cheer fully. "Still, got out of 1t very luckily. very luckily indeed"
 "Why, how's that?"
 '"They never woke my wife up. l shudder yet at what would have been expected to do if they had."-The Bene' dick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
head of local base ball. Mir Hendricks

is not willing to give the $1O,0OO Dana- her announced that he would demand for the franchise, but he is bidder who is in the fight to stay.
 Billy Lush, the Cleveland outfielder. and New Haven resident, still thinks seriously of getting the club. There will be no scarcity of seekers when Mir Danaher gets ready to close deal. It is understood that Mir Danaher will re- tain his option on the grounds at Sayin Rock, which provide that he may buy at the end of ten years at very req sonable figure. considering the big property boom in that section.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
IN THE ALLEYS
New World's Record Aads By . Team
 In the West.

Chicago, April 14,-The Chocos of the Lake View Bowling league have broken the bowling record for team averages by counting 1,0S4 2-3 against games were 1,132, 1,10S and 1,014. The previous recognized worlds record was 1,O61 2-3, made by the Bensingers Of the Chicago league, February 15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
CROSBY HIGH BEATEN.

The Blomos went after the Crosby High school team once fore last even- ing and this time defeated them by an overwhelming score. The records:
 Blomos-G. Gaffney, 486; Tripp, 495; J. Gaffney, 524; Knox, 512; Bossell, 552; total, 2,569.
 Crosby-Guilfoile, 3s6; Kilduff, 45O; Beecher, Al; Stahl, 437; Beach. 403; total, 2,123.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

makeup, but had his nerve with him. He was enthusiastically greeted and said: q thank you all for this recep- lion and hope to see you frequently this summer You'll see us Friday. Joln.- yelled a voice from the gallery. ANOTHER FRANCHISE SEEKER.
 New Haven. April 14--Philip Hen dricks of Taftville. brother-in-law of Edward HanIon- manager of the Brook Iyn National league club and president of the Baltimore Eastern league club. is the htest applicant for the honor of replacing CuEnezluD J. DunAhef at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
MIGRANTS SPEECH.

John McGraw made a speech at the Fourteenth street theater'last Tuesday night. He was there to see Jim Cor bett act. He sat fin box and between acts was coaxed to the stage by Cor bett. He looked pale without any
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Russian Cities.

The estimated population of the prin- cipal Russian cities in 1901 vas: St. Petersburg. 1.2s7,o23; Moscow. sss,614: Warsaw, 63S,209; Odessa. 405, ,041; Lodz, BIS, ,209; Riga, 256,1s7; Kieff, 7,432; Kharko1, 174,S46; Wilma, 159,56s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Not Even That.

~Gosh all Halifax! angrily exclaimed the unsuccessful contributor, T don't s'pose there's anything l could write that you'd accept"
 "I- guess not" replied the country editor. q don't s'posc you could write ea check fur . years subscription. could you?"-Philadelph Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Decision of Sale of Liquor.

4 Welsh magistrate has decided that in . liquor transaction, or any other purchase and sale, . sale takes place when the money is paid for an article. So one may pay for his drinks during lawful hours and legally call and take them in the hours during which liquor must not be sold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
LarReat Wirelesa Station.

The largest station for receiving and transmitting wireless messages is be- ing erected near Pisa, Italy. On it's completion, by the end of the year, it is expected to afford direct communi- cation with all countries of Europe, as we'll as the United States and Canada, and with all vessels on the Mediter- ranean, Indian and Atlantic oceans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
TRACK TEAM OUT.
Purple Candidates on, the II Fl Field for
 50 First Work.

P4rpie candidates on the Eieid fpr
 -sr First Work.
 Worcester, April 14.-The Holy Cross track team was out for the first time yesterday on the new cinder track on the new athletic field under the di- rection of Coach J. Fred Powers. The most of the afternoon was spent ill practicing starts and short sprints and jumping the hurdles. The squard was rather small for the first day as only IA men reported. It Is expected, how ever. that a much larger number will turn out next week. Among those out to-day were: Geary, Barrett, Gelpke, McKenna, Donovan, Loughlin, Fitz- gerald, Guilfoile, Noonan, Daly, Kelly, Flaherty, Murphy and Sullivan. Grad uate Manager of Athletics William Welch has negotiations under way for a dual meet with one of the New Eng land colleges before the close of school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Social Rivalry.

SOCIAL NiVaIfy. E. n Mrs. De Style-I've got Ahead of Mrs. De Fashion at last.
 Husband-How?
 Mrs. De Style-At Mrs. De Fashions last party two of the guests tainted; but at my grand reception last night the crush was SO great that six of the ladies had to be carried out and one had to have . doctor.-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
GRESHAM ACCEPTS CHALLENGE


 April 13, 1905. Sporting Editor Democrat:
 Dear Sir. In answer to Mir Owens challenge that appeared in your issue a few evenings ago, I wish to state that am 112-pound wrestler and not a lightweight wrestler, as some of my catch-weight challengers imagine. In future all men who wish to meet me will have to weigh in at 115 pounds or kindly do not challenge. But in the case of Mir Owens I will make an ex- ception and meet him in six weeks for side bet of $25 at 120 pounds. Will MT Owens show good faith by posting forfeit at Democrat office, which I will cover? Yours respectfully, GEORGE GRESHAM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
8olicitouG

Mrs. McCall-You've got new girl What sort is she?
 Mrs. Hiram Offen-Well, she's very good natured and tender-heArted.
 Mrs. McCall-Really?
 Mrs. Hiram Onen-Yes.. while I was doing her work to-day she told me not 10 work too hard.-Phi:ade;phia Pres
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
NoNPARE1Ls WON SECOND.

In the second game the Nonpareils and the Columbias faced each other, and the former team proved superior and won out by the score of 19 to 10. The lineup:
 Nonpareils-Brown, center; Jaeger, Began, forwards; Selby, Davis, guards. Columbias-Smith, center; Beach, Will Hams, Johnson, forwards; Curtis, Goo ley, guards. Score, .Nonpareils 19, Co., lumbias 10; field goals, Brown ?, Began ?, Selby, Beach, Smith; foul goals, Began 4, Curtis 4, Johnson 2. Non pareils given one point for foul while goal was being thrown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Dy Degresa

Chesterfield Chauncey-Could you spare me an old pair of trousers. mum?
 Mrs. winrow-Yes; do you want anything else9
 --Oh, yes. I'd like about fifty mil- lions and a seat in the senate-but dat hin vaiti"-Puck-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
No pi&ereaeA.

svisitor-Hello, boys. Where have you beenf
 Boston willie-Out in our automo- bile.
 visitor-But that's . goat you have hitched to your cart @s
 Boston willie-Yes; but his redolence is that of an autonobile.-Judse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Got o4 Hasy.

PompuseJwt e I was about to lift ny hat to Niss Stunning I slipped and lost ny balance. Wasn't it hard luck?
 Ronp1s-OA- I don't know; when npgt fsllovs nest her they do vOfss sAan that-thav Isss tAeir hsoas-De-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Fruit in China.

All Chinese fruits are picked green and ripened off the plant The Chi nese farmer is too anxious to sell his crop or too much afraid of thieves to wait until the fruit is properly ripened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
BASE BALL NOTES.

And now Harvard has protested Pitcher Fred Cook of Princeton. Verify, others have their troubles also.
 Red Owens's place on the York team is to be taken by the we'll known Piggy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
lueh h Life.

Most naniago." said the old bocA- ejor, .renind ne Of jug handleA"
 .what's the explanafionr asked the widow vith the drugstore complexion.
 sThey are one-sided aHaifs-". an- svesed the man vho had paased thro1gh Isnp yeas unsrnkhsa-Gnesnnati h.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Reenteen Rays on Quartz.

Koentgen HAyS on Quartx.
 The interior of a piece of gold-bear- ing quartz was inspected recently with the Roentgen rays in an oregon town, and veins of gold are said to have been as plainly visible as if they had been on the surface.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
parish of Warpine.

It is . curious fact that persons born in the Island of Ascension are reck- oned as having been born at sea. and. therefore. belong to the parish of Wrapping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Shoppy Talk.

A London motor periodical finds . moral in the Sergius assassination. It says that if the grand duke had been h . high-speed auto the chances are the bombs would have missed him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
His opinien.

An Atehison man says he has nore re- Pect fDr boarding houee hash thaA he hns Snr ths luvs . v1a0w elvss hsf - soa huIoanG-AteAtun 01o1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
GIANTS AGAIN WIN.

rhe New York Nationals finished fhsir sprine exhIbdttup seasoo ye.eef CT 10 beatiDg tAe HanhattAn CeueUs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

the soaring flies or the puny grounders that bring agony or joy to the hearts of the faithful rooters.
 Big as last season was in point of popular interest, this season promises not only to equal, but to exceed it. The pulse of the base ball public can be felt by observing the interest in spring games and training, and that pulse is beating quickly. Numerous strong and well organized minor leagues all over the country swell the interest in the national game and help to make for Its management far reaching enterprise, and, in addition, existing conditions in the major leagues make the outlook for this year unusually bright.
 gle in the, AmeriGan, league, aEuL he my less close than last year, when the best race in the history of the game was fought out None of the eight clubs has been weakened, and most of them have been strengthened. Alert managers have not overlooked any Op- portunity to brace up comparatively weak points here and there, for the desire for victory is ever keen and no manager can afford to stand pat. The game is always improving. In the National league, too, have been deals and trades with view to getting the strongest possible combinations. Easily as John McGraw won the pennant last year, he has been too good general not to be prepared for q harder fight this year and has his team in shape to make harder fight than last year. In the National as well as in the Amer ican league heroic efforts to strengthen have been made by the weaker vessels, and this adds uncertainty to the races.
 All over the circuit arrangements have been made to open the season with proper ceremony, hurrah and gin ger. The teams have been gradually worked up to the point of fitness; the cranks have been looking forward eagerly to to-day for weeks and figura- lively smacking their lips, and club officials have been arranging to wei come the expected crowds with pro- grams of music and marching and grounds in holiday garb.
 The schedule for to-day calls for the following games:
 National league-BOston in New York; Philadelphia in Brooklyn: Chi cago in St Louis; Pittsburg in Cincin- nati. .Es
 American league-New York in Washington: Boston fin Philadelphia; St Louis in Chicago; Detroit in Cleve- land.