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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
AN APPEAL TO CAMPERS.
Patriot of the Hoe Admonishes Them to Aid in Forest Preser-
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Iwant again to raise my voice in an appeal for care of the forest. says Cas- per Whitney. in Outing Magazine. -lelp the president and the forest service ID their magnificent efforts to preserve our woods Be sure before you leave your camp that every last bit of your cooking fire has been extinguished. and then scrape dirt over the ashes, so the wind may not stir into destructive life the supposedly dead embers you have left. No single inimical element is more of a menace to forest conserva- ton than the devastating fires which every autumn sweep across great tracts because of careless campers who thought" they put out their camp fire
 And if you thus aid the president and the forest service you serve your country and your own interest-be. cause the preservation of our forest lands concerns every citizen in Ameri- ca, and intimately concerns our agri' cultural interests. Every intelligent reader knows that the agricultural in- terests come very near to being the commercial bulwark of America; Apoor crops, tight money" is a saying which ought to be familiar with newspaper readers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
LACY WANTS MATCH.

A. T. Lacy of Adams Is anxious to meet Bob sommerville for a side bet and the featherweight wrestling title. In a letter to the Springfield Union. Lacy writes:
 sT am anxious to meet Bob Som merviIle. who claims the worlds championship as a featherweight wrestler and who made a statement in a Springield paper of his willingness to meet me at 12S pounds ringside. I will post a forfeit with the Union or any other reliable paper. for any part of $500 My challenge to the world Is at 125 pounds and not FPS pounds. I am willing to meet Sommeryille at 12s ringside and a side bet from S1O0 to $500. In our previous match some three months ago the articles called for SommerTille to weight in at 12o pounds at 2 o'clock At weighing iE time Sommerville was 1z4 pounds. two pounds lighter than the required weight. If Sommerville was pinehed if was his fault. not JacE Doyle's. My weight was 123 pounds. I won that match If I ever won one in my life. but K0t Q raw deal from Referee T. B. Toeh- This makes me anxious to meet Sommerviile again feel that I can beat sommerville at 12s with a referee wh0 will show no favors-
 Signed. WILLIAM ANCHOR.
 For A IT. Lacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
VASE OF THIRD CENTURY. Relic of Early Italian Art That Is Valued at a Very High
 Figure.

Another family treasure of great value which has since passed into the keeping of the nation is the Portland vase. now exhibited in the British museum. This vase came from Italy. and what It's age is DO man knows, though it has been proved that in A. D. 35s. it vas deposited in a sepulcher under the Monte del Crano. three niles from Rome. and 1t is believed to have contained the ashes of the Emperor severus But. whether or 10. Pope Urban VIII. had t dug up; and for more than two centuries it re- possd ia the Barberini palace at Rome. In I7ss the duke Of Portland pur- chased 1t from Sir William Hamilton for i.0zs Euinezs. and deposited t In the British museum IS ysars later. The vase Is only ten inches high. In 1st5 c naa named Lloyd. employed st the nussum. picked up a stone and hurled it ia a ft Of frenzy at the case which contained the precious relic The vass was smashed into hundreds of pieces. but vIth great Ingenuity thsy were ail put together again. and sz It nox ssanss is saad io bs v0rth at the vsrJ least, f7s.eoo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
THE PUGILISTS
ROUGH HOUSE WORK
Fighter Getting Whipped Throws His Opponent Down and
 Kicks Him.

Wilmington, Del, Dec 26-Jack Reardon of Philadelphia defeated Young Joe Grim of the same city, in an exciting six-round fight before the National Sporting club here yesterday afternoon. A large Christmas crowd was in attendance.
 At the end of the third round the go came near developing into a free for all fight, and but for the action of the referee, Lew Bailey of Philadelphia, who seized Grim and threw him clear across the ring, the trouble might have become serious.
 Reardon struck Grim in the jaw just as the gong sounded for the end of the third round. This angered Grim, whereupon he abused Reardon. In an instant Reardon flew at his man and was promptly thrown to the floor by Grim, who proceeded to kick him. At this juncture and when the spec tators were highly excited, Referee Bailey seized Grim and almost threw him out of the ring. This ended the unlocked for hostility and the fight proceeded more regularly.
 Both men came up with blood in their eyes in the fourth round, but the sixth Grim was groggy, and only the bell saved him from being knock. cd out In the second round Reardon knocked Grim across the ring with a punch over the heart. Tn fierceness the contest exceeded. g any,. that the club has ever pulled of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
BASKET BALL
MUTE TEAM LOST
Sterlings Have a Fast Battle Witt Team of New York-Some
 Good State Games.

In a game which was played furi- ously from start to finish the Sterling basketball team defeated the Fremont deaf mute team of New York city yes terday afternoon in the '. M. c. A. gymnasium by a score of 20 to 20. The first half of the game ended with the visitors in the lead, the score being IA to F. The contest was hot and fast and the playing was not free from some roughness, the visitors. being frequently penalized for holding.S
 The second half of the game found the Sterlings in fine trim and for six teen minutes they played so fast that their opponents were shut out from their tally up to twenty-five points. The last four minutes of play was quite fast, the visitors making des- perate attempt to regain their lead.
 The teams played as follows: Ster- lings-Johnson and Curtis, forwards; Mulligan, center: Dews and Candee, guards. Deaf Mutes-Ludke and Wal iun. forwards; Vandewater, center; Stern and Remner. guards.
 Field goals were made by Johnson 6. Candee 4, Mulligan 8, Curtis 1, Wal lun 6. Ludke 3, Yandewater l; goal 5y fouls Johnson, Deaf Mutes 8.
 About 400 people were present dur ing the game. The preliminary contest between the teams of. the Driggs and Bunker Hill schools resulted in q vie tory for the former teaf1Aagy a. score of IS to 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
MITCHELL RoRs DIP.

Charley Mitchell, always in search of American gold, has bobbed to the surface with the announcement that be has discovered an Irish champion who is undoubtedly a world beater. Mitchell so far has declined 10 make public the name of the new slugger, but declares that be will soon bring him to this country and will match him against any of the best heavies. Mitchell is confident that the Irishman can beat O'Brien. Mccoy or Fitzsim- mons in jig time. and that when bis man has gained the necessary ring experience. he will be able to tackle Jeffries. Mitchell has always been q champion talker and booster and has grown rich as a natural consequence. But he has never brought a fighter to this side of the Atlantic that has amounted to anything. The last Irish champion to be foisted upon an unsus- pecting public, was the Iamented Mike Morrissey. who received a hard slap on the shoulder from Peter Maher and took the count after sixteen seconds of the first round had elapsed. Eng land has developed heavyweight called a champion in Jack Palmer, but Mitchell evidently knows his little book wien he steers clear of pugilists of his own nationality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
,,nnnr rnR cLARKsoN.

cleveland. Dee 26-It Is believed that Earl Moore. one of the Cleveland baseball teams star pitchers, will De inc next player to figure In trade m au effort to strengthen the club Moore If is believed. will 90 to the New York Americans for one of their twiri- ers and a bonus of S1.000 or S2-0OO. Clarkson probably being the pitcher in question.
 Moore until last season was one Of the mainstays Of the Napoleons. but hIs work this year was not satisfac- tory. giving the impression that De was dezlrous of playing elsewhere. When he is in condition he Is one or the best twirlers in fhe business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
WIRES LING
JUST SOME TALK
"Kid' Kehoe Hot on Trail of Chap Who Has Taken His Name
 Gresham Challenges.

"Kid" Kehoe of Brooklyn, N. Y., does not intend to let any of the small fry get away with his name or reputation as the following letter in- dicates. If the 'Kid'' is as good a grappler as he is letter writer then he will make all the youngsters of his weight step some. Kehoe will be in this city within few weeks as he is anxious to get whack at Jack Roach. They are all after Jack but as yet none of them have turned the trick. Here is the letter effort of MT Kid Kehoe:
 Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec 9, 1905. Sporting Editor Evening Democrat:
 Dear Sir-Having just heard from a friend of mine that man calling him. self "Kid" Kehoe of Brooklyn. N. r.. lost two straight falls to Herbert Hartley of Providence in a wrest- ling contest pulled off at Burnap's op. era house in Windsor Locks, wish to state that I am the only wrestler by the name of Kid" Kehoe who is re ccgI;zed in Brooklyn, N. Y. What 1 wish to state is this: I have never been in Connecticut in my life, all though I trained Bob" SommervilIe for his bout with A. T. Lacy of s.i- ans, last June. We were in Riverside. F. l., and it was there I became ac- auainted with Hartley. I will bet him all the money he can get that I will beat him any old time . nd place. This Is not the first time that he and Sonl- merville have used my name and re putation in these fake matches. I make this charge to vindicate myself in the eyes of the public. good many of whom have heard of me through the Police Gazette of New York. Som meryille has always made me believ" him my friend and did not think hin. capable of any such Infringement on my good name which l have always worked hard to earn in many a gruef ling contest. But of course such ia kirs as those the public is sure to fer ret out. and it will be good thing for the wrestling game when it does hap pen. I can prove all my assertions to this fact at any time The main req. son for this letter is that want to place myself right in the eyes of the public. who pay their good money tc see a wrestling show on the level. l will be up through that vicinity some time in January and I am in hsrd training at present in anticipation or match with some of the cracks up there. and as I have been informed by my friend that some of the wrest- | Iers m there are the real goods in their line. have decided to take no chances on condition. Now, hoping you swill publish this letter as a fl! favor H, to me and my interests. I will close with hopes of being given a chance to make good.
 Very respectfully yours.
 WILLIAM KID" KEHoE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
FRANK DoNAHUE GOES.

A three cornered deal has been made in thes American league. by whieh Pitcher Kitson goes to Washington from Detroit. Pitcher Townsend goes from Washington to Cleveland. and Pitcher Red Donahue leaves Cleye- land for Detroit. All of the clubs in terested believe they have secured the best of the swap. Kitson is a veteran who helped Baltimore and Brooklyn to win National league pennants. Townsend is a young. promising twirl- CT who has been in Lajoie's eye for some time. while Donahue is one of the most skilful boxmen in the eouH try. when his surroundings are con genial. Jake Stahl will manage the Washingtons again, and with the vel eran Lave Cross to steady his lnilel'e he believes his team will prove : strong factor in the American league race Lajoie will handle the Cleye- lands. believing that with any kind O; good luck his big hirters will come home in front next fall. The Detroits have a much stronger team than some of the prophets believe. and Manager Armour is saving wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
BEAT ENGLISH CHAMPION.
An International Racket Match at
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New York.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-An interna- tional professional racket match in which George Standing, the American champion, and Edward Rogers defeat ed Peter Latham. the English cham pion, and David Gardner attracted a large gathering of players to the New York Racket and Tennis club. The four handed contest consisted of six games, four of which were won by Standing and his partner. Latham and Gardner winning the second and third
 This was the opening match of a series in which Latham, who arrived here week ago. is to appear against the best professionals fin this country during the next six weeks, and it was the first racket match in which Latham has taken part in the last four years. Gardner and Rogers are Stand ing's assistants in the local club, and the bulk of heavy play was made by them, the two experts letting the younger men extend themselves at every stage.
 Standing and Latham will meet in the same court on Jan. 6 for the racket championship of the United States and a purse of $3,000.
 The result of the match does not less en the chances of the English expert, who will be prime favorite when the big game takes place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
THE DIAMOND
NO GOLD BRICKS
Waterbury Managers Got Just What They Bargained For
 Donahue For Detroit.

In an article in the Hartford Cour. ant this morning, the writer waxes q little sarcastic at the expense of the new Waterbury management. The article intimates that Waterbury was gold-bricked in the purchase of the Meriden franchise and players be- cause Sam Kennedy is in doubt as to where he will play, and Sam was sup posed to be the only real asset. Why, bless you, my boy. Sam was not even thought of in the purchase of the team only as one of the lot of players whose names were on tle Meriden re- serve list. While Sam is thought pret- ty well of in Waterbury, he was not considered as the holder of many medals when he played here before. If he comes here. as he probably will, he will be well received and well cared for provided he carries out what is expected of him. The real assets of the purchase were the franchise it. self and two or three players, Kenne- dy not among them, who are good
 players and who would form a good nucleus for team. If Sam comes, all well and good If he does not. there will be no weeping nor any great fight to hold him. The Waterbury manage ment will simply call for an enforce ment of the laws. that is all. The ar ticle in the Courant is as follows:
 "Will Samuel J. Kennedy captain the Waterbury or the New London team the coming season? is the ques- tfon that is agitating fandom in those cities at present. If you hear ttgt Kennedy is going to New London or some other team. don't you believe it. says Manager Harold R. n'lrant of 1 Waterbury He says Sam is going to manage the Waterbury team and is digging up players all the time. Man ager Charles H. Humphrey of NeS
 London says he does not know where Kennedy is going to play. but his name is attached to New London contract for 1906 and that Kennedy | told him that he was free to sign where he pleased. It is the opinion in New London that the former Meriden management gold-bricked the Water bury man into buying the franchise supposing that Kennedy was the prin- cipal asset of the Meriden lineup. Humphrey says that if it is shown that Meriden had a contract with Ken nedy and had right to transfer him to Waterbury he will not make fight for the players services"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HAcKENscHlIIpr INIrRFn

The wrestling future of Georges Hackenschmidt is threatened. accord ing to reports from abroad. The Rus sian Lion vas 10 have met Ahmed Ma- dralf. the Terrible Turk- in London nexr Friday night in a contest for the cafcb-aAcatebcan champEonship Of the world But 1t has deTeioped that Hacken~hmtdf injured his arm while wrestling h Nottingham Enzlapd- Acting o8 the advice of his doctor. Hackenzchmtft posfpn1ed the match At present t looks as fl the bout would bs postpo1ed for some dme. for the R1ssan's doctor zys Haeken- schmidt ufH be unable 70 vresfie fer st least cir ueekA
 Hackeuzchnilf is marh peFturoed orer fhe sifuztion. He wil nst be ale fo fH z nzmber of la1zfirs ennEe- ments wH1ch he csutrzcfed sczre tine sso C B Cockrz1. Hzeksszrhus,-'s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
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 A. MuchIaauser. a Cleveland jiu titsu expert who has ilH iitsued 2.ooO men at least ia the encounters be has had. ls to make a pilgrimage Co Japan vith ghe intenrion Of meeting the leading wrestlers there and introducing the Japanese to his method of using their art. says the CleTcland Plain Dealer. He considers that in the Inc of sport be sa more advanced student than the fafhers Of the system and win try Co Inject the element of sport Into their work
 As demonstrated hy the laps now jiu utsu e c system of self defense rather than of sport Muehhauser has den onstrzted it ia Cleveland ss sn ath- letIc exercise or a system of physical culture. It Is tAis difference Of view rhich accourss for the faiiure of the hrorn men to show what they eiaimed in thefr ecrfests tn C1eveland
 -Accepsing the Jap proposition that i.u fitsu ls net wrestling but . waT to dis1bie an nntzeo1ist.- sad Mushl hauser. in an unrestrtrted scrsp of fhefr kiHd an AueFfcau wouH n1t be h n How bi< or hsw Etrulg n2n s doznr nattsF-ln fact the hrger or strnesr the an.aeuafst fks easier t is to fhrow him ty in Jifz1 Bot on vresfErx nzt lf is diEzsnt ne Tap ca ouiT use lez vark- Hs s 6 syssen of setting trz7s- and abo1t siE1u-1vs sf hk ufck hes1s req1irs kiD11e tr VII Gen If Fga ersss ss Ser wish Ger hsts ca T1u d fhs stzr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
SCORE WAS EVEN.

New Britain, Dec 26.--company E and Company I, First Infantry, c. N, G.. broke even yesterday in a hotly contested basketball game at the state armory. The score was 6 to 6. At the close of the first half Company E led. the score being to 2, but their rivals made up the point that they were behind during the last half Of the game. As the result was 2 tie there is talk of arranging series of five games to decide the championship. The game was cleanly played and brought forth favorable comments from the spectators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
R.sinr nt InE1e.lae rr.ek.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 26 = The Christmas handicap at Ingleside was won by Lubin from the odds on favor ite. Proper. Callaghan got away first and led until the stretch. when Dr. Leggo. Proper and Lubin pulled up abreast. For only a moment Lubin remained with them. Gathering speed at every jump. be was soon showing his heels. Callaghan stopped Proper. stin game. but heavily weighted. tried to keep pace. out failed. and pr. Leg go finished third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
VETS wERE SPEEDY.

WiIlimantic, Dec 26.--In fast game of basketball here last night the Vet erans defeated the Y. M. C. A. five. IS to 14. The Veterans ran away from their opponents in the first half and made fourteen baskets to the '. M. c. As two. In the secona half the l.. M- c. A. boys woke up and made the score IS to IA. James Nichols Of the Veterans was put out of the game for rough playing in the last half. Cap tain Ashton of Company l. was substi- tufed in Nichois's place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
PUTNAMs THE LOSERS.

Putnam. Dec 26-company Ks basketball team of Southbridge. Mass. trimmed the Putnams yesterday after noon at the armOry before a large crowd The game was fast and the visitors passed better and showed bet fer headwork. The first half ended fo ia favor of the visitors and the second half and game 11is to 5lz- Cur rzn played the star game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
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An elephant of a traveilns circas managed to gst looss tks other dRy and vent for a yah ia Babbli1s well road. finally entering a Esrdsu where a lady wss sirtinE oa ths veranda when the intelligent animal hroke of sone sorsrs snd handed her and tksn dropped "a his kneeA He sss evidently ssktng fur so7s re frsstnsnf. but it is n1t stated vnetk' er he ctszined ft w no1 he arrival cf ais ksePer p1ttizE sn ed to ths Interesting sIfmat,11- - Tien-Tzi1 DrA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
Drzx ssu-. in Spain.

h spain drag stores gre psrnittst C ssl1 druG al daT oa Sunday. b1t ts assi Tn psrfznerT on that saT is un laEfuL CaztT csn not lawfully hs solf later than 1l o'elpck in the f1rsmOoB un1sss no clerks or aszisiants are szr pisJea. Proprtskers n4T nszD opsz sil sz1 H thsy 1o tks rust thszs.lvsz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
sport.men.. shor at po.ten.

BOSTON, Dec. %. National and state governments and north. south. east and west, each have contributed features to a sportsmen's show which has opened here for two weeks under the auspices of the New England For est. Fish and Game association. One of the features of the show is the ex- hibition of motion pictures of huRting and fishing in Maine and Canadian woods. A number of Indians from Maine are present A large holiday crowd attended the opening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
CRACK TEAM WHIPPED.

MiddIetown, Dec 26.-The r. M. c. A. basketball team defeated the crack St Peters team, the champions of the Church league of Greater New York at the association gymnasium yester- day afternoon. 24 to 16- The game was rather rough and the first half was close. the period ending il to with the Y. M. c. A holding the lead. Cap tain Carlson played well for the home team, as did Ahearn- A big holiday crowd was present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
MAY SHOOT FIrZ.

On top of the deseat of Robert Fitxsinlnsons hy Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. and the announcement that his wife has deserted hini. comes a statement by Major C. J. $. Miller or Franklin. Pa. who says: If For I ifzsinmons hothers me with his talk Glsout eloping with his wife. ID let daylight through him" Major Mil. Ter Is the owner of the F. l. A. T. rae. ing automobile with which Chevrolet defeated Barney Oldheld. at Charter Oak Park last season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
wINsTEp BEATEN TWICE.

Winsted. Dec 26.-The Central Y. M, c. A. basketball team of Brooklyn. N. r., defeated the Winsted team here twice yesterday, both games being fast. The games were played at the armory, 400 witnessing the first game and 500 the second. The score of the first game was, Brooklyn A, Winsted 20: the second, Brooklyn 31, Winsted %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HanaIeap For Eage.is Bureh.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 2s.-Eu- Fenia Burch showed that she is great horse by taking up 12s pounds and winning the Hollywood handicap st a mile and a slxtesnth from s good heId of eight other horses at Ascot The mare was favorite in the betting. going from 6 to to even money af uosf time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
Had Hin H.ld

Pa Twaddles-I can't sss why thas foung idiot vho is calling on Molly hssnt sense enough to go. It's mid niEnt
 Tommy Twaddles-Taint his fault Es can't % sisters settfn' on him Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
H.a rsH..d

You notice that all nT napkins have bordsrs.~ said the boarding houss nisiress-
 Tea replied the thin man. -snd have also sotissf tat al yo1f board srs hare n1t pkizA--Tc1kzn s,stssnxa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
DAN MLEnD LOST.

Frank Gotch defeated Dan Mcleod Saturday night in Montreal in a wrestling match for the championship of America. Gotch got the first fall in 37 minutes and 30 seconds and the second one in IT minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HaadIe.p went ss Be. Hoaser.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 3e.-Ben HOd- der. who scored very handily in the Preliminary Derby. w0n the Christmas handicap at the fair grounds course even more easily. The stake was worth e1.550 to the winner