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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
STEALING TILE PLAYERS.

The war of the Tri-State league man. agers against organized, base ball is being carried into Holyoke. Jack Deal, first baseman of the team Man- ager Jesse M. Frysinger has gathered, is being sought by Manager Ger many" Smith of Altoona, Pa. Both managers are confident of their ability to draw the services of the sprightly first Sacker, whose speed as a basket ball player, we'll remembered in this section, extends into base ball. Man ager Smith believes that the offer he has made to Deal will cause the player to refuse to join Holyoke. Manager Frysinger has had dealings with the young man in the past and has found him honorable in all transactions. Last year Deal played with Harrisburg and acted as captain of the team. A vigorous leader, he was, too. When Manager Frysinger was engaged by the HOlyoke club one of the first moves he made was to get the signed contract of Deal. The player is espe- cially active, very clever on the base paths and helpful adjunct to the team work of any organization. Man. ager Smith of Altoona has already succeeded in getting Ira Plank, pitcher, who belongs to Norwich. Vic tor Willis of the Boston Nationals, ]. A. Wiggs, claimed by Brooklyn, and other big leaguers are in the roster an nounced for Altoona. The Holyoke manager has kept in touch with Deal, and he is confident that the player will report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
BASKET BALL.
ROUGH GAME IN WHICH
 CREScENTS WERE VICTORS

It was rough and tumble game at the armory last night when the All Waterburys and the Crescents came together for the final game of the sea- son. It reminded person of battle royal and not basketball game. All the players on the floor were at each other and blows and fouls were in numerable. When the first half was over the All Waterburys were in the lead by the score of 10 to 8. In the second half the Crescents proved their superiority and ran away from the All Waterbury team and did not even allow the latter to score point. When the game was at an end as announced by the whistle of the referee, the play CTS were having a regular set-to, and while it was fun for the spectators it was not so much sport for some of the players. The lineup:
 Crescents-Curtis, right forward; :; Dews, Johnson, left forwards; Brown, center; Dews, Johnson, guards: War ner, left guard and center; Hudson center.
 All Waterbury-Burgess, left for ward; McPartland, right forward; Me Keon, center; J. Slavin, right guard; Cronan, left guard; w. slavlh. left for ward.
 Score, Crescents 17. All-Waterbury 10; field goals. Burgess ?. McKeon 2 Dews ?, Warmer 2; foul goals, McKeon 2, Warner 9; umpire, Grilfoile; referee Jaeger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
EXPERIMENT IN FORESTRY.
How a Kentucky Tmberland Owner Has culled Again and Again and
 Still Has Timber to Sell.

An interesting example of the profltS ableness of conservative forest manage. ment in this country is furnished by Dr, S. B. Caldwell, of Paducah, Ky, who has dealt in timberlands in the south- western part of the state for 58 years. Tn 1847," says Dr. Caldwell, T sold timber from tract of land at one dollar an acre, the purchaser having the privilege of removing what he wanted and leaving what he did not want. He took the choice trees, but left a consider able amount standing. In 1870 sold the timber from the same tract and got for it two dollars trpe. The purchaser removed an average of three trees per acre. In 1884 sold the timber from the same tract for the third time, and got for it as much as had received at the sec ond sale"
 Dr. Caldwells experience in the woods taught him long ago the wisdom of con. servative forest management. Thirty years ago when he came into possession of a tract of about 700 acres near Pa- ducah, he sold a quantity of the timber for wagon stock. At that time forestry in this country was virtually unknown. Dr. Caldwell. however. was sufficiently foresighted to allow no trees to be cut except those which he selected. He went about in the woods and picked out trees whose tops and general appearance showed they had passed their period of greatest vigor. and trees which inter- fered with promising young growth. His forest has been culled a number of times in the past 30 years. but so wisely has the cutting been done that to-day the land will average from 10000 to 15,OOO board feet per acre. This was an experi- ment in forestry which has amply tusti. lied itself, and shows how a shrewd, far-sighted man may, even without tech. nical advice, secure good returns from his woodland without impairing it's pro- ductive value and while putting himself in position to profit by the steady rise which is taking place in timber values.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
When the Umpire Starts the Gam

When the Umpire Starts the Game. We've lost our appetite for pie, our thirst for foamy beer; We've even ceased to sing our love to a certain little dear; Our face is pale and haggard, our foot steps slow and lame, For we're waiting for that dear old cry. Please. umpire, start the game!" Six months we've waited for the call and waited all in vain; The coin the magnates did not get was counted as small gain Our memory lags behind our thoughts; i; we've cen forgot our name, But all the world will smile once more when the umpire starts the game. You'll see us there in all our gilt, the fair girl by our side; We'll root and yell and whoop and roar and join the scraaming tide; We'll mix with prince and pauper, for all mankinds the same On that great annual holiday when the umpire, starts the game. , .. ,,...-- We have a friend named George Tebeau, cynic of the world: To get Q team of stellar light his thou. sands he has hurled; He sits and waits, and all the time his thoughts are still the same For no more dollars come to him till the umpire starts the game. Ten thousand fans all stand in line and finger out their gold, Ten thousand tickets in the box, and every pasteboard sold; Tebeau. ourselves. the fans. the girl, our joyous rootings frame: We're listening for that magic call saTho umpire starts the game!'
 Louisville Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07

became municipalities. Fresh gravel dropped in such places did not solve the question At such points the roads were remade from the bottom up, and there were few places in which this condition reappeared.
 All gravel hauled on the roads was screened at the pit through a coarse screen, which took out all the larger stones and boulders. There is nothing more troublesome than those loose boul- ders in a roadway, and few things that cause so much damage to vehicles Every foot of the roads under this man s charge was carefully scrutinized and raked over. All such loose stones were collected, and hauled to spots where A new road-bed was being constructed. No attempt was made to macadamize these roads-such expense was out of the question; nothing was attempted in the way of new material Just common sense plans were followed, and a dili- gent and conscientious application of every dollar and every hour of time to which the roads were entitled.
 The physician had an automobile, and 1t is his boast that his machine can run as fast in the remote portions of his dis trict as it can on roads contiguous to the towns. He is constantly going about over the roads in all parts of his district. He observes every portion with care, and, should place need repairing, he orders the work done at once, never wait ing until the road at that point becomes impossible or dangerous. This plan is more economical and satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
THE SPORTING NEWS.
THE DIAMOND.
NEW YORK WON
 EVERY GAME PLAYED

Wheeling, April 7.-The New York Nationals are now holneward bound with a clean score. They won from the Wheeling club yesterday.with con- parative ease The visitors made nineteen safe hits. Donlin made two sensational catches in center field and was as fast as flash on the bags. Four thousand fans saw the game The bleachers caved in on the Ohio river bank just before the game started, and several hundred persons were precipi- tated to the ground, but fortunately escaped serious injury, Bill Kennedy, formerly of the Brooklyn club, pitched for the local team. The score:
 New York so21 1is 3 1e 3 5 Wheeling o OO1 4 TOO O-6 8 6
 Batteries-Taylor. Elliott and Mar shall; Kennedy, Robinson and Schriev- CT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07

he never undertook a work that gave him so much pleasure and qualification.
 For 30 years he had been compelled to | drive over the country roads night and day, summer and winter, and had had 1 an opportunity of observing them in their worst and in their best aspects. He
 had involuntarily, and actually without intending to do so, studied the question of road-building and road-repairing As he rode along, splashing through the mud or pumping over the stones, he for mulated plans in his mind for remedy ing the evils of the prevalent conditions as pertained to the roads of his vicinity. When he was surprised by the proposal to run for the office of road director, or supervisor, he cheerfully arranged to sacrifice some of his business to put into effect some of his cherished schemes. In the beginning his somewhat unique methods grated harshly on the nerves Of those who had been in charge of the work-they were different. and suggest ed advancement and enlightenment; but as he progressed, and as the effect of his work was observed over every fur long of the roads under his charge, the sentiment changed to one of approval
 and enthusiastic support was accorded him from everybody. In one short year he brought the roads up to high state of perfection-so much so that his meth ods were described at length, and print ed. to be copied by other directors who sought the best plans.
 It had been the custom from the start to fill up mud-hole. This new director sought way to drain it. The idea was new, but surely sensible. He graded the road so that crown appeared. slightly higher in the middle than at the sides. Ditches of depth and width to suit the requirements were made at the roadside. In this country it is the custom to drive one horse to buggies and carriages. This causes track to wear in the middle of the road. When rain comes. this track becomes ditch having no side drains to carry the water off, To rem edy this required the services of a man for several months until the middle of the road became hard and thoroughly packed. This mans duty was to look out for depressions in the middle of the road. and immediately fill them up. Again. the wheels had frequently made cuts or ruts. in which water gathered every time it rained or showed. These
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
HYlAS AT JENNINGS.
interest Centered In Steeplechase st
 Washington.

interest Centered In Steeplechase st
 Washington.
 WASHINGTON. April 7.-Three fa- vorites and three heavily played sec ond choices won the six races. The most interesting race of the day was the steeplechase at about two miles and a half. Imperialist, with the heavy impost of ITS pounds. was scratched. and CalOOrhatchie was in- stalled as an even money favorite. with Hylas in strong demand at 8 to 5. The race was between these two, Hylas finally closing on his contender in the stretch and winning with plenty to spare. Heber and Otto Vaughn were nose and nose as they passed under the wire. but the latter was given third place. The time, 5:33, was equal. to the best previous record for the course The sixth proved an excellent. race, Tbe Yelled Lady. to 1 favorite, winning from Sir Ralph in q hard drive. with Bob Murphy good third. Summarizes:
 First Race.-YOrkshire Lad. first; Nine Spot, second: Ralbert. third.
 Second Race.-Tickle, first; Vendor, second; Pater, third.
 Third Race.-TOscan, first; Flinders, second: OrfeO, third.
 Fourth Race.-Brush Up, first: For Luck, second; Love Note, third.
 Fifth Race. e.- Hylas, first; Caloor- oatchie, second: Otto Vaughn. third.
 Sixth Race.-The Yelled Lady. first; Sir Ralph, second; Bob Murphy. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Life Insurance.

"That young Sawyer does more to promote the public health than any other doctor in town"
 So? I never heard of him as doctor of special talent"
 "No, but his father was the leading doctor here. and the youngster inherit ed a good part of the old mans prac- tice. and the old patients have so little confidence in him that they don't dare be sick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
There You Are,

"Now about these noomerOus scan- dals," observed the Pohick philoso- pher. as he bit of a fresh chew of navy plug. "the situation is jest this:
 "The papers say they wouldn't print 'em if the people didn't read 'em, aud the people say they wouldn't read 'em. if the papers didn't print 'em. and there ye be."-Louisville Courier Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Unafraid of Danger.

Impecunious Actor-But, sir, I'm quite broke. must have my salary. need the money.
 Business Manager-Now, Mir. Booth. don't you know handling money breeds disease through germs?
 Impecunious Actor-POssibly. Yet the last piece of money handled last month was quite harmless, and I am willing to run the chance once more. Cincinnati Commercial-T Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Time Thrown Away.

Clara-What's the matter. dear?
 Dora-It's too much to bear. Mir. Faintheart hasn't proposed yet.
 Clara-But you told me you wouldn't marry him.
 Dora-Of course I wouldn't. But. after all the time I've wasted on him, think he might at least give me chance to refuse him.-N. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Racing at Memphis.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 7.-At Mont Somery park five of the six races were selling affairs. patronized for the most part by ordinary fields. Lady wiImot. Rough and Tumble and Oudon. all of which outclassed their fields. were the winning favorites.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
An Excusable Tin.

Bilkins-Seems to me the custom of tipping is spreading everywhere. It's outrageous.
 wilkins-In some cases it is excus- able.
 I'd like to know in what cases?"
 Well. you can't get weighed without tipping the beam. you know. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
GALTS TO INVADE ENGLAND.
Canada's Champion Football Team
 Seeks Foreign Laurels.

Canada's Champion Football Team
 Seeks Foreign Laurels.
 CALF, Ont, April 7.-The officers of the Galt Football club, champions of the province of Ontario, have practical ly decided upon an Invasion of Eng. land by the team next fall. The win ming team of last season is still in- tact, and several famous players have been added to the club roster. Indica- tiOns point to d stronger combination than that of 1904.
 The team will pay number of games throughout Canada during the coming season, including one or two contests with the Corinthians of Eng land, who will arrive in the Dominion next August. After these games are finished the squad will sail for Eng land to meet the best teams in the old country. The Galts have several wealthy packers who will finance the expedition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
BRITISH BALLOONS FAIL.
They Try to Cross Channel from
 .. Points in England.

London, April -Four balloons started yesterday afternoon in cross channel contest from different points in the south of England with the inten- tiOn of landing in France. Three Eng fish balloons. each of 45,OOO to 5O,OOO feet capacity, started respectively from Westham, the Crystal Palace and Seven Oaks. while M. Faure started from FolkstOne. A good northwest wind was blowing.
 The three English balloons descend ed before they reached the channel. The one which left the Crystal Palace came down in a field near Hastings, the second from Westham grounded four miles inland from Hastings and the balloon from Seven Oaks descend ed ten miles inland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Explained.

"Ma." said Mrs. Malaprop's little boy, what is 'antimony?"
 ssh! that's not nice to talk about" replied Mrs. Malaprop. It's what a lady gets when she's divorced from her husband. d."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
WORLDS CHAMPION
 SHIP MONOPOLY.

There will be really only one team in Boston this season. With good break in the luck and by escaping ac- cidents the Nationals may show a lit. tie better than they did last season, but with only two old pitchers-Wli- helm and FraZer-and with three colts, Cannell, Sharpe and Delahanty in the Outfield, no pennant will ever be w0il If Willis doesn't show up, whom can the club get at this stage to replace him? Penney is optimistic, but Optim- ism doesn't win games or produce star ball players.
 And when one considers that SOden and Conant are both worth q couple of millions it is hard to explain their par simOniOus policy. How different h. deed from John I. Taylor. who, with a pennant-wirning team. spent nearly S15,OW in buying new players for this season.
 Is it any wonder that Boston is an American League city?
 JAP BALL TEAM ON THE WAY.
 San Francisco. April GA cable message has been received here an nOuncing that the Waseda university base ball team of TokiO. Japan. has sailed for this city. They are due to arrive April 20. Fred Merrifield. a University of Chicago athlete and base ball player, is the Jap coach.
 AMERICANS START FOR HOME.
 Atlanta. Ga. April 7.-Freak wealth CT kept the New York Americans from playing yesterday. The sun came out internationally. It rained spasmOdical- ly. the day was cold and there was a furry of snow. Griffith took his men out for lonely walk in the afternoon. The weather for the most part has been splendid on this trip. and the New YOrks left for home tonight fit to bat tie hard for the pennant in the strong American League.
 RED WALLER vS BLACK RUSIE.
 A pitchers battle will likely he in order when the Manhattans and the Philadelphia Giants. champion colored team of the world. meet at Olympic Field. 136th street and Fifth avenue. New York. Sunday.
 Red Waller will send them across the plate for the Manhattans. while Black Rusie. who. 1t is said. has con trol of the spit ball. will do the twirling for the champions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Queen Be0.

Bees usually supersede their queens before they are too old for service. and when an apiary is once stocked with good grade of queens. the bees can as . rule. be depended upoa to superseds fAsir sueeas st the prupss tina
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Indoor Tennis at Bostou.

BOSTON, April 7.-ln the national indoor tennis tournament here the match between E. A. Thompson of New York and l.. NJ. Stockton of the local club was the feature. The New York player won after two and one half hours of play. c. E. Sands of New York defeated H. H. Hunnewell of Boston with little difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
An Old Tune.

It Is authenticated that the music of the song of "The Blackbird." played at Maj. Andres execution, was written by Dr. G. w. Walter. organist of George Washington university. The tune is an ancient Irish one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
The Horseless Age.

Judge Lueders-What's your oecupa- tion7
 Prisoner-Tm a horse thief out of . job, your honor.
 Judge Lueders-What do you mean by that2
 Prisoner-The automobile has ruined ny business. See!-Cincinnati En- quirsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
One or the Other.

"we shall be dining out this evening, though"
 -uh. Have you inherited money oe aas your cook left?--Chicago Record HeraIa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
st. FrancSs Beat Tn yoe.

SAN FRANCISCO. April .. :. st. Francis. at Oakland. captured the two year-old race. defeating I'm Joe by half a length. Iron Watch was heavily played. but met with interference, finishing outside the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
A Freak Tooth.

Little Tommy (at the zoo, pointing at the rhinoceros' hornD-Oh. mamma! what big tooth. An it's growed right up through the top of the cows mouth. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
M'COY MATCHED.

Hot Springs. Ark, April 7.-Kid Me Coy. who is now here. has been matched to fight Philadelphia Jack O'Brien- The contest will take place about the middle of May before the Eureka Athletic club Of Baltimore and will be limited to fifteen rounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
AN OPEN CHALLENGE.

April 7th. 1905.-We the I. s. H. baseball club of Waterbury challenge any ball team under IA years of age to a game of ball for any amount of money. Manager Edward Connolly Positions of players Earth c; Chas Dillon p; Ed Connolly lib; A. Lar son 2b; Thos Donnigan 3b; Wm Ira vers SIS: Wm Earth If; Geo Carroll of; Ed Joyce If.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
Gia.ss vi, at Wheeling, VI. Va.

WHEELING. w Va. April 1- whceling's Central league team lost to the New York Giants 1NatioAal league, here before 2.5OO people by the score of l2 to6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
CnTCH COMES NEWT.

Buffalo. April I.-When Frank Gotch was told that Hackensehmidt had agreed to wrestle Jenkins catch as-catch-can style. he confessed some surprise. When they. thought that l would be the first man the Russian would have to tackle in this country. said he. it was nothing but Graeco- Roman. and Mir Cochran was aghast at the idea of catch-as-catcll-can hout. Well. what the Russian does with one man he will have to do with another"
 twill you challenge the winnerT
 "You bet I will. And" added Gotch. while I hope to get crack at Hack euschmidt before he goes back to Eng land. I would very much like to have Jenkins returned the winner and then meet me. No matter what the out come of Toms bout with Hacken- schmidt. and whether I meet the Rus sian or not. there is one thing that Jenkins cannot get away from. and that is another meeting with me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07

This weather under foot Is rough om trousers but we re hu. man and thoughtful-s -s to-day we offer you trousers of the newest styles, cut and patterns at $500. $
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-07
ses,s Hsu D.u,es Tiff,

SOUTH ORANGE \. !, April r. Seton Hall defeated Tufts in . close and well played baseball game here. Scsre 3 to 2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-13
Net an odIous comnarI,on.

The head clerk had been invited to
an afternoon wedding. and in order
20 save time appeared at the once
in the morning fully "groomed" for
the ceremony. AS he threw aside bis
overcoat he was disclosed In all the
majesty OF a swagger frock coat al
the latest cut, gray trousers fashion
ably creased. patent leather shoes and
white pun tie
His position 10 the once made him
immune from comments By the under
linss. VINO. however regarded him
with serio-comic admiration and
longed 10 say what they felt
But the barrier was broken few
minutes after the days business had
begun, and By a friend who dropped
In for = moments chat He was
somewhat lacking ln dignity. for
which the clerks blessed him.
Good morning. George" hc said
cheerllY 70 the head clerk Then as
he took second glance al the sar.
torial dream. he added Great
scottl What's upi You look like a
certified check"
And eFea the head clerk jolnod 10
The general burst Of laughter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-13
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tor OF the Bensonhurst hotel at Bath
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the swallow typs that exhibits
marked propensity for stalking at In
opportune moments ON several ooca-
sions she has gone down at her an.
ehorage.
One day she was lying on shore In
front Of the hotel beside the knock.
about racing boat. No s. called
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II the other
We'll you see, the things 80 un.
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he hasn't thought OF a suitable name
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