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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

a good line on the candidates. and SCOT the wedding out process will reduce this squad to thirty
 , In the running classes especially does
 Wisconsin seem strong. Of the old men Captain Waller is again out fol the 220. He is running in splendid form. and. while no official time is giv. en out, it is said that he has covered the distance twice in record time Wal. Ter will also enter the 100 yard dash and will run the last lap of the relay races. tN.,.
 Competing with Waller in the dashes are Rideout, Hasbrock, Grobe and Vreeland, the two first named in the quarter mile and the other two in the 100 yard sprint. Meyer is in condi- tion for the half miles. while Hean and Cooper will run the mile and two mile races.
 Among the new men Parsons, the crack sprinter of the University of Cal. ifornia, whb entered Wisconsin last year. is the center of interest. While at California he made a record of 9 4-5 seconds in the 100 yard dash and even now can grind out the 220 in 9 seconds fiat, fifth of second more than the varsity record. Davis. a freshman from Carroll college, whom Coach Stagg maae strenuous efforts to obtain for Chicago, is ten second man, and Larson. who entered this fall as a soph- omore from Harvard, is in the same class. Stroud, Gridley, Rice and Wal Ter complete the list of short distance runners. Shorey. who did good work on the Oshkosh High school team two years ago. is the only new distance man on the squad.
 Tn the field events the new men are showing up in good form. Floete of Armour institute is believed to be the find of the year in the high jump. His form can be improved. but he can clea, the bar easily at feet inches. Les lie. junior, and Cooresen, who wos the high jump in the state interscholaS tic meet two years ago. can be deve. oped into varsity men of high caliber
 Springer. who tied for first place ip the state meet last spring. and McMf. Ian. his team mate. are practicing dai- ly. Springer is said to have record of 10 feet II inches. With Quarles and Hueffner again on the team 1t seems that the jumps and pole vault will be well taken care of.
 In the weights Wisconsin does not show up 90 strong. Johnson. new man. won several medals at the Port. land exposition Messmer and sundby are the only other aspirsnts in this de- partment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
EvENING -JANUARY 2e 19oe

tighter. He leaped into the saddle and adjusted the stirrups,; then dismounted.
 I'll take him now. William said James smiling. X ' S--nAll right, sir," said William, glad enough to be relieved of all further re- sponsibility.
 James led Pirate into the small court and waited for Miss Annesley, who ap- peared in the doorway presently
 James, I regret that urged you to ride him. You will be hurt" she said. Her worry was plainly visible on her face. James smiled his pleasantest and touched his hat.
 Very well. then; have warned you. If he bolts, head him for tree. That's the only way to stop him."
 James shortened the bridle-rsin to the required length, took firm grip on Pirates mane, and vaulted into the saddle. Pirate stood perfectly still. He shook his head. James talked to him and patted, his sleek neck, and touched him gently with his heel. Then things livened up bit. Pirate waltzed, reared and plunged and started to do the pas seul on the fower-beds. Then he immediately changed his. mind. He decided to 're-enter the stables.
 Don't let him get his head down!" yelled William. nimbly jumping over a bed of'poppies and taking his position beside his mistress.
 "The gates, William! The gates!" cried the girl, excitedly. "Only one is open. He will not be able to get through .y..q ....
 William scampered down the drive way and swung back the iron barrier None too soon! Like black shadow, Pirate flashed by, his riders new der by rolling in the dust.
 The girl stood in the doorway, her hands pressed against her heart. She was as white as the clouds that sailed overhead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROSPECTS
Strong Track Teams in the Middle Wese-.Chi. r easo's Candidates.

The winter track season at the vari. ous colleges in the middle west has be. gun with record breaking activity. The Universities of Chicago, Wisconsin, Hi. nois and Michigan, etc., have formida- ble squads of men in training, and each hopes to develop the team that will win the conference meet in the spring.
 Chicago has many good men, includ- ing Eckersall, the phenomenal foot ball player, who looms up as possible sprinting champion; Hogenson, anoth- CT good man in the dashes; Groman, a strong quarter miller; Captain Parry. in weight events, and Wilkins, in the pole vault.
 According to Coach Kraenzlein, track prospects at the University of Wis consin were never brighter than at present. Since the cold weather put stop to the outdoor work the men have done their training on the gym nasium, and, contrary to expectations, the work has been more satisfactory than when the men were outside.
 Eighty men are now in training, in cludtng some of the most promising material that Wisconsin has seen for years. Coach Kraenzlein has obtained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
V " " v s-Faf :. ' ',.,--- V ' 's. FIGURE SKATING "CHAMPS"
To Compete For National Title il New York.-.
 E. ". Bassett Candidate.

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 The figure skating championship of America will soon be held in the St.. Nicholas rink, New York. as hereto fore.
 The best of the country's figure skat.l err, Dr. A. c. Keene, M W. Bassett and Irving Brokaw, and other experts have enered. Their best efforts are being devoted to the perfection of in- tricate figures.
 Dr. Keens will represent the New York Athleticsclhb, as he has done foI years past. He has held the champion- ship for seven years, excepting 1908. He works in the St. Nicholas rinld every day on his plain moves. three loops and spins. IF,
 Last year black haired youngstee entered the championship competitions, and all wondered that one without the supposedly requisite experience should have to pit hls skill against that of seasoned veterans. The boy was B. w. Bassett of the Wanderers Skat. ing club. There were decision and grace in every move, and he beat out Irving Brokaw, the winner of many matches at home and abroad, who had always been second to Keene since 1898 in the national championships.
 ! Bassetts gives promise of being the future champion. He has youth, poise,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
MEMORIAL TO DR. HARPER.
Body of Chicago University President
 to Lie In a Chapel

Plans to erect a memorial chapel in which will lie the body of Dr. William R. Harper. late president of Chicago university. took definite form recently at an informal gathering attended by the faculty and alumni of the Univer- sity of Chicago.
 The chapel is to be on the campus at Ellis avenue. opposite Fifty-eighth street. and will accommodate 3.OOO persons. says the Chicago Journal. One room is to he dedicated especially to Dr. Harper. Tn this room his body will be placed as soon as the structure Is completed.
 The memorial chapel Is considered the most fitting monument that could he erected in. memory of the univer- sity's late president IL was Dr. Har- per's wish. expressed to Major H. A. Rust. that he he buried in or near the college campus.
 The funds necessary fo erect the pro- posesd memorial chapel gre to b. raised by voluntary contribution The faculty. whieh consists of 32s members. will furnish inc nucleus. and the alumni. students ard general public. 1t is er- pecfesI. VII furnish the baIarce. No mooey uiII be solsrited- IL is believed thst if it is definitely fertdel q ehspeI is fitting memorial funds viii pour in from an Tsrts of the countTy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
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 THE ...4.. AT {. MAN ON THE BOX ,a &*ssssg By HAROLD MacCRATH Author of The Grey Cloak" Puppet Crown"
By HAROLD MacCRATH
Author of The Grey Cloak ' "The Puppet Crown"
Copyright, 1904. The Bobbs-Merrill Company.

It was the truth which was no; truth that won his battle. ' sa.AF
 You were doubtless discharged last .night?"
 "I did not return to ascertain, mad am, merely sent for my belongings. "
 You have recommendations? D. presently.
 T have no recommendations what ever, Madam. If you employ me, it must be done on your own responsi- bility and trust in human nature. I can only say, Madam, that am honest, that I am willing, that I possess a thorough knowledge of horse-desh." D
 Tt is very unusual" she said searching him to the very 5sAeart with her deep blue eyes. For all I kr1ow you may be the greatest rascal, ors you may be the honestest man, in the world His smile was. so frank: and engaging that she was forced to smile herself. But she thought of some thing, and drowned. "If you have told me the truth, so much the better; for ]. can easily verify ali you have told me. I will give you a weeks trial. After all, ll,"-indifferently-"what : desire is capable servant. You will have to put up with a good deal There are days when I am not at all amiable, and on these days do not like to find a speck of dust on the metals or a blanket that has not been thoroughly brushed. As for the animals, they must always shine like satin. This last is unconditional. Besides all this our force of servants is small Do you know anything about serving?"
 "Very little" What was coming now?
 ''The chef will coach you. I enter tain some, and there will be times when you will be called upon to wait on the table, Come with me and will show you the horses. We have only five, but my father takes great pride in them. They are all thoroughbreds." Like their mistress" was Warbur- tons mental supplementary
 Father hasn't ridden for years, however. The groom discharged this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
Dearth of Negro Farm Labor Opens
 Way For Thousands.

Dearth of Negro Farm Labor Opens
 Way For Thousands.
 The 30.00O of London's destitute peo- pie which are to be brought to Virginia i for the purpose of working the farms : of thesstate will not be colonized, ac- ] cording to Commissioner of Agriculture 1 Koiner, who is at the head of the scheme. but will be distributed throughout the state wherever their services are neded by the farmers, says a special dispatch from Richmond, Va, to the. St. Louis Post Dispatch
 The farmers of Virginia heretofore have depended almost exclusively upon the negro labor, but this class of help has in recent years become both un- desirable and hard to obtain. Many of the negroes will not work at all during the summer months, and many others are leaving the state for the coal mines of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
 It is only within the last few weeks that Commissioner Koiner's scheme has taken tangible shape. He says that immigration in Virginia must be en- couraged or that agricultural pursuits must go to the wall for want of labor to work the farms. .,,,u,.. A bill asking for an appr6priatiofii of S10,0O0 will be offered at the approach ing session of the legislature to employ agents to be sent not only into Great Britain, but also to Norway, Sweden and Germany, for the purpose of en- couraging immigration to Virginia. That bill is also the result of the ef- forts of Commissioner Koiner.
 The commissioner believes that with the appropriation the plan he has for mulated will bring at least 30,00O or 10000 ablebodied men from the slums of London to the farms of Virginia. The agents to be sent abroad will SC. lect only the best laborers available. Where it is necessary the men will he given steamship and railway tickets. the cost of which will be collected from them after they have settled ia vir- ginia.
 The commissioner proposes to estab- fish a bureau in his department which will act as an employment agency be- tween the farmers in need of hands and the immigrants.
 NIT. Koiner has submitted his plans to the lord mayor of London and that official has written to P. A. S. Brine. British vice consul at Richmond. on the subject. Commissioner Koiner hopes to secure the cooperation of foreign officials in the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

morning was capable enough on the ! box. but he was worse than useless to me in my morning rides. ride from nine till eleven, even Sundays some , times Remain here till I return l As she disappeared warburton drew in an exceedingly long breath and re leased it slowly. Heavens. what an ordeal! He drew the back of his hand across his forehead and found it moist Not a word about the fine: he must broach it and thank her. An, to ride with her every morning. to adjust her stirrup. to obey ,every command to which she might give voice. to feel her small boot repulse his palm as she mounted: Heaven could hold noth- ing greater than this. And how easily a woman may be imposed upon, De- cidedIy. Mir. Robert was violently in love.
 When she returned there was sun :. bonnet on her head. and she had pin ned the peoples on her breast. (Why? I couldn't tell you. unless when all is said and done. be- he king or valet. man is always man: and if per- chance he is blessed with good looks. a little more than a man You will understand that in this instance I am trying 10 view things through a wom- ans eyesD With a nod she bade him precede her and they vent out toward the stables. She noted inc fiat hack. the square shoulders. the easy. graceful sving of the legs.
 Have yOu been a soldier?" she asked suddenly.
 He wheeled His astOnishment could not be disguised quickly enough to escape her vigilant eyes Once more he had recOuTse 70 the truth.
 Yes Madam It was as a trooper that [ learned hOrsemanship-
 What regimenty'
 T prefer not to say.--quietiy.
 T do not like mysteries. .-briefy.
 Madam. ron have Only to dismiss me. 10 permit me 10 thank you for pay ing my fine and to reimburse you at the earliest opportunity"
 She closed her Iips tightly No ore bGt herself EneU what had been on th. verge of passing arRss then,
 -Ls' us proceed to the st,bl4x.~ was all she said If yea prove -yoszrself a capable horSensa- that is all de sire
 The stable-bsy sid hzrk the dOor and the tuo sntsr41s wsEbzrtoa Elsncsd a1ickIy sbO9ts sII wzs neal Hesz- Thsrs uss light zzd rsztilzst0z- too and the box<zaIls Dere roo-y. Nhe Eiri sropre5 b@fcre a ssuls0ze hay Esrz uhich ssE1a5es - He4 Der Ss laid her tEe<s snrevhs ! -E7sis soss zz1 tzIksd shst soff jsr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
E.hIbhie. For surs.nl Creations.

What has been accomplished by Lu- ther Burbank. the horticultural wizard of California. through his researches in the vegetable Kingdom is to be demon strated by the exhibition of specimens of his making the coming summer at Green lake. Wis says the Chicago Reoord-H Hersh- The collection will he sufficiently extensive to include the greater Part Of the more remarkable creations. vhieh viII be transported from santa Ross. Cal. and placed h ne c0uServatorie< of sbervcoi forest at Grern Lake George Wilson. pro pr1etor ~ Sherwood forest. said rerent- Y fhst every eTo-t vss being made to have tbe collection h plsce in time to he op<ned to the pubIic Iu.e l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

grace and skill. Every day he practices single. double and triple eights, toe periods and heel and toe spins.
 Earle Reynolds ranks first among the professionals. His dances. which in- ,clpde aeyary known step, are all done just over the ball of the foot As re- suit they do not tire the skater in the least. 4r
 Mrs. Bell Butler ranks head and shoulders over the best of the women professionals. She spent last winter in the rink at New Orleans, but will come up and give exhibitions in New York this year.
 This years national championships will be held in New York city. as the rule is that the match be held in the city in which the title holder resides. A diamond trophy will be given the winner. ... ".-.l4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
Hall For . Company's workmen.

Hall For . Company's -Workmeu.
 Plans have been drawn by Architect Harry flake which provide for a build ing to he used for the purpose of the atrical entertainments. dances and lec- lures for employees of a manufactur- ing company in Lockland. O., says the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. The building adjoins the Lockland plant and will have a frontage of 250 feet and a depth of 200 feet. It will be two stories high and a modern fireproof structure. The first floor will be oc- cupied by the clerical force of the con- pany. while an auditorium will be on the second floor. When not used for entertainments and lectures nlong edu. cational lines, the auditorium will be the dining room of the workers. The new building will cost about S100.O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
Growing L..... .. k-.t.eky.

s H MeNskin. one Of the bet kno-n residents of SbeIby county. Es eouvipr-d thst lemons can be raised fn KentBrky- ss he has zro-n them him seif- ssys fhe Ls1<sviHe Post One speriz@a treasures thirte<1 iDrhes in rfrru1fsrss< Nr. McNskfa planted . sip s-zt hin by . fred fa New FarE szs estsfue5 sevs-,I E@mp1s of Frest szze They r.4urs tso us-k at terfso7 ts he ru-n En Erzsscky fs sav sxsrzf sgt . fe~ cz1 s~ raised vfth1st dizr1u.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
A FREAK HEN.
Quecr Fowls Voice a Cross Between
 Cackle and Quack.

tuVhht uuu auuChs
 Willimantic (Conn) people do not know whether Joseph Lussier has duck or hen, says a special dispatch from Derby, Conn.,. to the New York World. The fowl has the head of a lusty bullet and a few other character istics of the hen family. but it has the walk, posture and many of the bodily features of a duck. It is eight months old. but hasn't laid any eggs yet.
 Its tail is short and stubby. and it's legs and feet resemble those of duck. except that the feet lac,s, the web. It utters sound that seems to be cross between the cackle of a hen and the quack or duck.
 The freak fowl eats from the ground like a duck and is an inordinate water drinker, but never has attempted to swim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
Gel. a.s L.-,. T, e...

Parts tzxanefer ezhs are to be fried with small saertrSc lamps. whsrh riH he st the srrvics T tse fare upoa his sEppssE sUsH evss Is rbe sBs-. Tse H<.t vi1 sso- sssst hsIf {, hsur rvr e1ch ccsr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
lffer and pouker

Abe Attel Is to fight Jem Bovker in England in May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26
LONDON IDLERS IN VIRGINIA

(TO be continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

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 There hasn't been anybody on his back for a year. sir. not since last winter. He's likely 10 give you trou- ble. said the boy. You can't put that curb on him. sir: he won't stand for it a moment Miss Annesley. hadn't you better step Ouiside9 He may start to kicking That heavy English snaiHe is the best thing I know Of Try that. sir. And don't let him ge, his head down. or hsIl do you. Whoa as Pirate suddenly took it into his head 10 leave the barn without any ones permission
 The girl sprang lightly into one of the empty stalls and waited She uas greatly excited. ana the color in her cheeks was not b0rrOweH from the p.oo- 1ies. She saw the neE groom take Pirate by the foreIOck. and quaker than words can tell. Mir Pirate vas su- Erily chznpinz the rold hit. He reared WsrbBTton ezHgh' him by tke no.s and the nsek- Pirate cane a1S1. trembling uith rage
 Here boy catch hin hs-s.- cried Warb1r5on- William knsu his bssi- ness. and he sTssred the bride eloss under Pirates jsEs Thzrs r. Nov bod him
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-26

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-09
Providence Team Bears Championship
Label and Pennant Sure
Game With McGraW'S World PGatGrs
Showed That Despite Score

fact that the Grays this season are Just
as sstrong IL not stronger than ever before
and the team that wins the championship
from them Will have 90 play better than
Eastern league bail
The Grays scored two runs I'm the sec-
ond inning with one man down Bauon
raped out clean single 10 right and
made second when Cooper ht 90 The same
territory. In AN attempt 60 catch Barton
or the sack Brcsnahan threw Wild. and
each runner advanced "a base. Mulvey
made good with a., hit for one base
through short on which Barton scored.
Another single from Poland's bat enabled
Cooper 90 tally
The Giants scored their first run IN the
fourth inning on two-hagger a stolen
base and an infeld assist In the sixth
the visitors got buster ana a double aided
by an error. "A wild pitch and a base on
balls. contributed two more runs. IN the
seventh Mulycy was hit for three doubles
and three singles. These swats IN addi-
ton to two bases on balls. three errors
a passed bali and a stolen base. panned
out nine runs. Again IA tho eighth the
Giants tailed twice, two doubles and
single producing the scores The last and
18th run came In the ninth two singles
and error completing tho havoc.
The score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-09
VESPER'S GREW SUSPENDED

Boat House Row" as Philadelphia s
rowing headquarters i'm Fairmount park
is called. had the greatest sensation OF its
half century of existence yesterday. II
had for discussion the suspension OF the
Nesper Boat fclub's Henley crew by the
executive. committee of the National Asso-
citation OF Amateur Oarsmen. This action
was taken early Saturday and followed
long session at which the charges
against the Nesper osrsmen and coaches
and the Henley committee were con-
sidered.
The executive committee was represent
ed as follows President James Pilkington.
Robert Milligan. James Preizendans, Fred
Fortmeyer. Henry Garfield. Claude Zap
pone, James Reagan and Dr. Durfield
All Of the members OF the crew. IN
cluding two substitutes. Coach Joseph
Dempsey and Manager Oscar Thorn. were
suspended for one year. Chairman Harry
HOFFMAN OF the ways and means commit
tee, was censured for permitting the
abuses charged, and Treasurer Ragatz
was censured FOR his lax bookkeeping
methods.
The following are the members OF the
Nesper crew Captain. James Lott; cox
swains. Louis Abel and Robert Ayers
Morris Williams. Roscoe Lockwood.
James Schell Flanagan Gleason. Juveual,
Armstrong, Exley, coach. Joseph Demp-
sey: manager, Oscar Thorn.
The charge against the oarsmen was
that they had accepted more money from
the management of the crew than the
amateur rowing laws permit In order
to punish Manager Thorn and Coach
Dempsey for their responsibility for these
violations they were Included in the sls-
pensions
Pilkington explained that the committee
believed some OF the men had acted "in-
nocently" in accepting the money given
them hy the management, without any
thought OF It's being pecuniary reward.
The president admitted that the Vesper
case was without precedent and that the
national association ought to provide,
without further delay. proper definitions
OF what oarsmen might accept and still
retain their amateur standing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-09
FORMER ORIOLE FOR GRAYS

President Powers has secured the New
York National Neal. the hard-hitting i'm
fielder who played star ball with the Bal
timore team last season Manager Jen-
nmgs secured him from New York short
yafter the beginning OF the championship
season in 1906. and after few games de-
clared him the fiud OF the year. Neal wa(
used at short and at third base. In the
former position his percentage was .sSs,
In the latter 900 With the wagon-tongue
he showed especially strong and finished
the season at a $50 clip. Baltimore. To-
ronto and Columbus were hot after him
this season. but President Powers offered
the biggest inducements and landed him.
He will greatly strengthen the Grays. and
should make capable substitute for
Morgan.
Neal is teaching school near ST. Louis.
and will not join the Grays until Just be-
fore the opening OF the league season