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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
novelties were introduced, one after tt

novelties were introduced, one after the other, the race between men clothed in full panoply and bearing each his shield; the different matches between boys, analogous to those between full-grown men, and between colts of the same na- ture as between full-grown horses. This festival, which had not been cele- brated for 1,500 years, was revived in 1895 by Baron de Couberin, of Paris. and Comte Elex Merceti, of Athens: An in ternational committee was organized and assembled in Paris to consider the advisability of reviving the Olympian games It was decided to hold the first set of games in Athens in 1896.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
THE PUGILIsTS
RUBY ROB READY
Believed Now the Old Man of the Ring Will Be There With the
 Punch More News.

The Grand Old Man. is in fine trim. He has put as much time and vim and enthusiasm i'll his training as he has always done. So far as can De judged from seeing him at work he is TOW as good as ever he was. The ease with which he has handled his big heavyweight sparring partners one after another in series of bouts shows that Bob retains his speed and stamina, and every one of his partners is willing to testify that Bob still has the punch. Some carry unmistakable signs of it, and all are glad that train. ing days are virtually over.
 Those who look for Bob to have gone back" will be sadly disappoint- ed.
 Jack O'Bren, too, has cut out all hard work In fact, he will do TO more sparring, but will confine his eA- ercises to horseback riding, bag punch ing and working the pulleys. There is no doubt as to O'Brien's excellent condition. He is faster now than ever before. His one object all IhlOuSu lldihlhS "uo IO ihSISuoC HIS speed, and he seems to have succeed ed most admirably. O'Brien hopes to set such warm pace that Fitz will tire out. While he is very confident in manner he has little to say about the fight.
 If I didn't think I could win I would not have made the match" he q his views, "and don't know of any reason why I should change my mind now"
 The fight is certain to be hummer for eight or ten rounds, and then look out for Bob to land one of his famous punches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
FOUR FAvoRITEs BEATEN.
At Fair Grounds Track Remine Con and Augur Only Favorites to Win.

At Fair Grounds Track Hemfnf 4on and Augur Only Favorites to Win.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec 16 ' The heavy track at the fair grounds was responsible for the defeat of four fa- vorites, Remington and Augur being the only successful first choices. Rem ington scored by an extremely narrow margin, as Holloway, weakly ridden and having taken the worst of the go- ing, was but neck behind at the finish. Jack Lory won the fifth race in hollow style. finishing pulled up and ten lengths in the lead. Summaries:
 First Race.-Remington first; Holla- way, second; Mahos..py, third.
 Second Race. Uien Gallant, first; Payne, second; Arsenal, third. -,
 Third Race.--Macbeth, first; Torchel- To, second; MT. Jack, third.
 Fourth Race. = Malster, first; Col lector Jessup, second: Peter Paul, third.
 Fifth Race.-Jack Lory, first; Bourke Cochran, second; Edward Hale, third.
 Sixth Race-Augur, first; Fra Fillipa, second; Dance Music, third. --.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Yankee Roger. Hurt.

UTICA, N. r.. Dec. 16.-In looking for an advantage in the preliminary of their wrestling match here last night Frank Gotch, Americas champion. and Charley (Yankeel Rogers clinched and went down heavily together. Gotch fell on Rogers right ankle. so severely wrenching it that medical attention was necessary. Rogers will not be able to wrestle again for several months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
RTRKE BEAT WALSH

Sailor Burke bested Andy Walsh in a fast threeround bout at the Sharkey A. C. last night. after taking one of the most gruelling beatings ever administered to a fighter. In the first two rounds Walsh landed on his man at will. and made him look like a novice. Burke's face was cut by Walsh's vicious iabs. and he could scarcely see
 Tn the third round. however. Burke took a brace. and after landing a hard swing on Walsh's jaw. followed the punch with a rush. swinging lefts ana. rights to the face. When the final bell rang Walsh was about all in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
pon-h.u.. f;r.ftrr copvIrted

READING. Pa. Dec. 16.-The jury fin the case of Wellington c. Woods. president of the board of poor direct ors. on trial for embezzlement of coun- ty funds and property. returned yer dict of guilty on four counts. There had been thirty-six counts in the bill of indictment The testimony showed various forms Of petty grsfting at the poorhouse. Three other Oficisls are ret to be tried
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
r.t.I nl.rt prrhth.ri..

ROCKVILLE CENTRE. \. l-. Dec I6-Diphtheria in it's most malignant form. known as the .-black- dipbtheTia- has broken out h the family Of Joseph Combs here. and aIthough fl is only a few days since the disesss ~ns prop er1y diaenosed- it hss already claimed four victims. Mrs- Emma c. Combs and three of her chIldrea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Greror K. Won Feature.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 16.-Rain fell in torrents at IngIeslde. Despite the change in track conditions three fa- vorites and three second choices won. The feature event, mile dash for three-year-olds. was won by Gregor K, who finished two lengths ahead of St. George, Jr. Tateway, the favorite. made a poor showing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
HanIon Beaten by Kid Herman.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 16.- Kid Herman of Chicago last night beat Eddie Hanlon of San Francisco in a fierce twenty round fight. There was not moment from start to finish of every round that the two lightweights were not in action, and the gong found them fighting. Hanlon forced the pace and made it terrific one from the start and never for an instant gave ground. To great extent he gave up his crouch and stood up and boxed with Herman. At this style of fighting Han Ion was at disadvantage. as Herman was far the cleverer of the two, and his blows were nearly all clean and well timed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Frank Brothers & Go
I've Italian. Held In nurder Case.
Cor Union and South Main sts-

AsBURY PARK. N. l.. Dee. 1s.-Ths police. who have been inquiring into the murder Of Mrs. Morris Naffai. found dead from sufocation in ber apartments several days ago. with val uable iewelFy and s1.ooo In eash miss ing. have arrested Frank Perdoni as q suspect. Perioni formerly ran a fruit store opposite the Natal apartments He sold out recently to Samuel Pierso. who also vas arrested az q witnes1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
KID PANTZ WON.

Augusta, Me, Dec 16.-In the second round of a scheduled ffteen-round bout. Kid Pantz of Boston got the de cision last night because of a foul by George Murray of Lynn. Murray fell to escape punishment and clasped his arms tightly around his ouponent's legs. Murray could not have lasted much longer as the pace was fast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
NenInrIti. af punkirk.

DUNKIRK. \. Y. Dee. 16. = The board of health passed a resolution di- recting that all persons dying from spinal meningitis be buried within twenty-four hours and that every school In the city be thoroughly fumi- gated today as q precautionary meas ure. One death from the disease occur red. and three new cases are reported The council will be asked to appropri- ste x3.OOO for a quarantine hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
ogden.burg Prohibit. Football.

OGDENSBURG, x. r., Dec. 16.-The city council has formally prohibited the playing of football here until the game has been radically modified Football was denounced in the council proceed ings as hazardous in the extreme, and it was declared it could not be made a proper sport until rules eliminating all chance for brutality are adopted generally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
YALE BADLY BEATEN.

AIiddletown, Dec 16.-The Middle, town Y. NJ. c. A. basketball team had no difficulty in defeating the Yale var sity five here last night. 51 to 8. The collegians were outclassed in all points and only scored two field goals. The local team was not as accurate in shooting as usual. else the score would have been much larger. Smith, Ahem and F. Carlson excelled for the locals. Tho cummarv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
ru ppIrAIN Insr

MiddIetoxn. Dec 16-The Wesleyan freshmen easily defeated the New Britain High school in hsskethaIl in Fsyerweather gymnasium last night bT s score of 45 to Is The High school boys were outwesEhed and out c1zszed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
CHoYNsKI PUT OUT.

Stockton, Cal. Dec. l6-Kid Grant of Seattle last night knocked our Young Choynski of San Francisco m fine first minute of the tenth round with a right swing on the jaw. The men are llghtwelghts. Kid Bell ot Denver knocked out Hook Morallis in the first round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
BOWLING
WOOSTER A WINNER
The Speedy Five Were Forced to Go Down to Defeat
 Last Evening.

There was some great bowling at the Wooster "lIeys last nisnt ant the Wooster team trimmed their oppon- ents in the first match game of the season. X big gallery watched the plav of the teams and it was a gooG fight up to the finish. The following arc the scores:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
BASKET BALL
LOCAL TEAM LOST
Sterlings Were Trimmed by the Strong Winsted Bunch -
 More Games

Winsted, Dec 16.-The Sterling Five basketball team of Waterbury was de. teated by the Winsted team last night at the armory by score of 17 to F. Desserauft was put out of the game for talking back to Captain o'Connell. About 300 witnessed the contest. Tft iinp-lID.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Knirer nefeated Hor.

ELMIRA. x. Y.. Dec. 16.-Charles Kaiser of Rochester defeated Tom Hoy of Toledo in a wrestling bout here last night. Hoy won the first fall in seven teen minutes. Kaiser took the next two in eleven and sixteen minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Frisssr. wnI FIxhs TTrssh~...

NEW YORK. Dee 1e-The Typoth- etae has rsfused fhe demands of -nls slx- for the ciosed shop and sn rizHf hour day. This means that fhe szsf in the book and jsb printing trade ria bsxin a Tsn. l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
.SPOR IFS AND
 ATHLETICS
The defeat administered to Vests Michigan football machine by Stagg's

Chicago warriors on Marshall field Thanksgiving day makes the latter team t h e undis- puted champions of the west. The score of 2 to O, the two points being made on a safety. shows how evenly the teams W ere matched. The bat tie was one of the fiercest, most spec tacular and closely contested ever seen in the middle west.
 For the four years that Yost has been
 coaching the Vol verine eleven the latter have held the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16

Govern himself is all right and wants to fight but his people are trying to boost him up with Nelson and also trying to get more money from the club by holding out"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16

'. M. C. A. 5l, Yale s: goals from the floor. F. Carlson 4, c. Carlson 3, Smith [. Ahern [. HurIburt. Lewis, Anderson; goals from fouls. (. Carl son seven out of eleven tries; Hump stone four out of ten tries; referee. O'Donnell of Yale: umpire. Nethaway of Middletown: length of halves. % minutes: attendance, 400.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
wILLTMANTIC WON.

wiIlimantie. Dec 16.--In a fast and exciting game of basketball. the Willi- mantle |. NJ. C. A. team defeated the New London '. NJ. c. A. at the Valley street armory last night. 16 to 1. A good sIzed crowd witnessed the con- test. The lineup.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Sterling Five.

Umpire, Ball of Winsted; referee. Mcfarland of Waterbury; goals from floor, Desserauft ?, Thompson 2, o'Con- nell 1, Burke 1, McKeon 1. Selby l, Johnson l; goals from fouls. o'Con- nell ,. McKeon 6; time. 2O-minute halves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
New London
Wlnmantic.

Baskets from floor. Hibberd 1. Utley 2. Manning 2. Card 1. Lewis |: baskets from fouls. HIbberi 2 Baker 1. Brad shaw 1: umpire. R. Firts of Williman- tic: referee. r. Sullivan cf Willimantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
Good Luck at Ascot.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 16-Only two fayorites won at Ascot, one beinF Good Luck, at 1 to 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-16
s,rn---. Fle~t For Mediterranean

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16 It has bsen decided that Admiral sigbee's cruiser squadron shal @ from Nsw York c-rsctIJ to the Nsditsrrtnezn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-31

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press, whether under general conference or
annual conference or private control, to
publish a copy of this action, the same to
be forwarded, signed by the president and
secretary of this laymen's association.
Mr.. E. s. Wescott of the Union M. T..
Church of this city presented resolutions
providing that the churches in the confer
ence arrange to meet the expenses of their
pastors when they are sent to the confer
ence meetings. Another resolution on pro-
hibition and temperance was handed in.
Committees Appointed.
The committees were then appointed as
follows:
On credentials-Dr. E. H. Carroll of Bal
timore, Dr. John Neff Of West Baltimore.
J. T. Hirshner of East Baltimore, Mr.. Ben
der of Martinsburg, w. Va, and w. H.
Proctor of Washington.
On resolutions-John Pharney of Baltf-
more, w. T. Conn of East Baltimore. G. y.
Tamanas of West Baltimore, John w.
Young of Frederick, Nd, and John Simp-
son of Washington.
On fraternal RELATIONSHIP. Cant of Balti-
Mr. Stone of East Baltimore, Jacob Ever
sole of Martinsburg. w. Va, and DR.. Rich
ard Kingsman of Washington.
On nomina tions-Dr. j. Lane Tannerhill,
Mr. Sanderson, /. III. Entwistle of Waugh
Church, this city, and George w. Stokes of
Kensington.
The report of the secretary, T. Reese Ar
mold, stated that the association is "agafn
indebted to Rev. Harry d. Mitchell for Sc
curing reduced railroad rates to this meet
ing. 1t stated also that there seems to be
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a growing interest in the laymen's associa-
ton, as is evidenced by the Increased num-
Der of delegates and charges.
Miss Elizabeth Valley sang with splen-
did effect solo. Face to Face accom-
panied by Miss Bertha Adams, which was
heartily encored.
President Bacon's Address.
Mr.. Lewis M. Bacon, president of the
association, delivered, his annual address. He
said the great growth Of the Methodist
Church has been marvel and wonder
under divine direction. In 1165 there were
only eight known Methodists in this coun-
try. Today there are more than five mil
lion confessing Christians at the affairs of
the Methodist Episcopal churches in the
United States. Added to this number are
those who are natural Methodists and the
figure reaches that of one-fifth Of the popu-
lation of this country.
president Bacon described the first Meth
odist congregation in the colonial days.
1t consisted of five persons, one of whom
was a colored woman.
Had some of the lawmakers of Mary
land been living then,' said Mr.. Bacon,
"they would have advocated the forming
of Jim Crow churches"
He said the Methodists should revere the
name of that colored woman who was one
of the five to form the nucleus OF the
great church of today.
President Bacon eulogized President
Roosevelt for his loyalty to the church<of
his faith, and stated that when Mr. Roose-
welt first came to Washington he did not
cast about to find large and fashionable
congregation, but attended congregation
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FUNERAL OF R. A. CALLAHAN
Requiem Mass at st. Joseph's Church.
Interment at Mt. oliet.

Solemn requiem mass was said at St To-
seph's Church this morning over the re-
mains of the late Richard A. Callahan.
who died at his home, 612 18th street north
east, Tuesday afternoon. The<Rev. Father
ignatius Fealy ofiiciated. Mr.. Callahan.
who was forty-three years old, was a con-
tractor and had built a great many houses
in different sections of the city. He was
brother-in-law Of the late Justin Nc
Carthy. A widow and eight children sur
vive him. Those who acted as pallbearers
were Mr.. Thomas Lane. Mr.. william Mar
tin. Mr.. Thomas Huse. Mr. Harry Hull, Mr..
jeremiah Mccarthy and Mr.. McAuliffe The
interment was at Mt. Olivet.
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AGAIN ON DUTY.
Corporation Counsel Duvall Returns
From North Carolina.

Corporation Counsel A. B. Duvall who,
together with Mrs. Duvall has been on
vacation of two weeks at Pinehurst, n. c.,
returned to Washington last night and was
at his office attending TO District legal mat
tiers today. Mr.. Duvall declared that he is
feeling in much better health after his rest
of two weeks. A large number of ques-
tions relating to District affairs have ao-
cumulated In the corporation counseps Of
flee during Mr.. DuvalPs absence and he win
begin at once to prepare legal answers to
the questions propounded.
Among the most important matters that
will receive Mr.. Duvalls immediate atten-
ton is the controversy between the Royal
Benefit Society and Supt. Thomas e. Drake
Of the insurance department. The points
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that met in a most humble and unpreten-
tious edifice.
Secretary Shaw to Deliver Address,

The announcement was made that Secrc-
tary of the Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw would
address the association at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, and a committee OF three was
appointed to call upon him and extend the
greetings of the organization.
Following was a discussion OF the SUBJ
ject, What can the laymen do to awaken
interest in the class meeting?" with ad-
dresses by z. T. Brantner and Mr. John T.
Stone. In the general discussion speeches
were limited to five minutes each.
The next topic discussed was "in what
way can we, as laymen, cooperate with
our pastors to secure the best results In
our revival meetings?
The report of the corresponding secretary
showed that there were $50 delegates elect
ed to this convention, from 154 charges.
The program of the Laymens Association
at this afternoons session follows: Dc
votfonal exercises; query: What Makes
a Methodist?". AS View by Layman.
Mr.. A. p. Tasker; AS Viewed by Minister.
Rev. C. Herbert Richardson. ID. d.: adj
dress by Secretary Leslie M. Shaw; collec-
ton to defray expense of printing postage.
ETC.; unfinished business; adjournment
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involved in this case will be reconsidered
py the corporation counsel and he will
sEortly submit his opinion as to the con-
struction of the insurance laws relating to
the insurance society. Several police cases
are also awaiting the legal opinion of the
corporation counsel, notably the question as
10 when a policeman is not a policeman"
Wlch Is involved in the case of Officer
Lewis, who was convicted and sentenced
by the trial board for conduct unbecominr
an officer, the alleged offenses having been
committed while the officer was off duty
and in citizens clothes
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Contract Awarded.

Upon recommendation of Mr.. G. B. Cole
man, superintendent of repairs, the Com
misisoners have decided to award the
contract for repairs to the yentilating APP
paratus in the Weightman School. 23d and
M streets northwest. to w. +. Mooney,
whose bid, 500, was the lowest received.
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Experiments carried on at the California
Medical College show that the healthy hui
man stomach is electrical In its action.
Perhaps the time Is coming when people
may throw away their pills and simply put
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EQUAL recognition
Laymen's Memorial to the
Baltimore Conference.
RESOLUTIONS READ
WASHINGTON DELEGATE OUT
LINES WISHES OF PETITIONERS.
Ministers Hold Executive Session To-
day-Matters Under Consideration
The President Eulogized.

: The proceedings of the Baltimore annual
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church this forenoon at Foundry Church
was subordinated to some extent by the
opening session of the ninth annual meet
ing of the Laymen's Association, because
of the fact that the greater part Of the
morning session of the conference was
executive.
1t was devoted almost entirely to the
examination of students for the ministry,
and 1t is understood the following advance
ments were decided upon and will be for
mally ratified by the conference in open
session tomorrow:
Second year-John P. Hand, William c.
Parrish, Edward C. Powers, William L.
Lynn and r. K. Gill.
Third year, to be advanced to deacons-
R. J. Nicholson, William C. Harding, G. L.
Luttrell and A. H. Mckinley.
From third to fourth year Ito continue
as deacons)-F. r. Bailey, Charles G. Gre
Illus, Andrew D. Wood, j. L. Jones, NJ. S.
Wright, E. E. Ely, B. w. Weeks E. M.
Ferguson and j. H. b. Runges.
From deacons to be elected to the min
istry-L. w. Gosnell G. H. w. Beal, ]. H.
Jeffries and c. H. Wagner.
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The evening world., 1905-12-30
GREEN ON
CANDY SENT Girl.
Chemical Analysis Shows Poi
son Enough on Sweets 10
Kill a Regiment.

ALBANY, Dec, 30, - Or. Theodore
Bradley. of the Albany Meilcal College,
reported 10 Chief of Police Hyatt to-
day that the green substance IN the
chocolates sent to Miss Elsie Smith,
Queen Tltanla" OF the Albany carni-
val, is paris green, and that there 10
enough poison In the candy to kill a
regiment, DR.. Bradley made chemi-
cal examination Of the poison and dis
covered large traces OF copper and ar
senic, the principal ingredients Of paris
green.
His test is the first Official one MAZE
by he authorities, and thc police are
now working on the case with new
vigor.
1t Is suspected that the poisoned
chocolates were mailed to Miss Smith
by young man who WAS Jealous OF
the attention Clayton Mckinley the
Prince Charming OF the carnival, was
The police are confident they win have
the criminal In custody before long,
They believe the same man who sent
the candy also wrote the "B'nckhand'i
letter which Miss Smith received on
Wednesday