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Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
Died in Westminster Abbey.

Henry ". died in Westminster Alb
bey in 1413. 1t is claimed tlnt from
that time to this no life has ended
there, except that Of minister named
Shepherd, who dropped dead in the
famous old sanctuary, just as he fin
ished a speech, at meeting recently
held under the charmanship Of the
Dean of Westminster.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
A. N. K.-l (19oe-4o) 2t46.
poacher Had Nerve.

Robert Jones, a Liverpool surgeon,
tells of a patient who was an old
poacher and who, while under the IN
fuence of cocaine during an operation
upon the bones Of leg, regaled the
surgeon with tales of his poaching ex'
ploits.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
Jewellers Lament.

British jewelers. complain of great
depression in their trade. Persons
who wear good jewelry are wearing
less of it, and many are coatented
with the imitation, much of which is
very good of its kind now.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
Don't BE Stubborn,

A few people are so headstrong they
keep right on having chills-growing
thin and yellow when we guarantee
one bottle of Cheatham's Chill Tonic
to cure any one case. Don't be one Of
that class. Get bottle.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
VIII Train Office Boys.

Cleon C. Shoff, of Cleveland, has un'
dertaken the gigantic task Of conduct
ing a class for the training OF once
boys in the boys department OF the
city's Y. M. C. A. He will teach them
proper department and Office duties
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19

a. some time; head has ached ana
hack also; has slept poorly been quiIe
nervous, and nearly tainted once vi
twice head dizzy, and heart oeats very
Z Ssst: then that bearing-down 1eellng'
4 IA dnring her periods she is exceed
b ;nrlv I despondent. Nothing pleases
n hsr h Her doctor says: Cheer up: you
have @ dyspepsia; you will be all right
Rnt she doesn't get all right, land
? hope vanishes; then come the Droou-
h ind. morbid, melancholy, everlasting
HBLUES.
d Don't wait until your sufferings have
a driven YOU to despair, with your nerves
III shattered and your courage gone
b1k take lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
\ feble Compound. See what it did for
MIS- Rosa Adams, of $40 12th Street,
Louisville, KY, niece of the late Ten
eral Roger Hanson, C.S.A. She Wrltes'
Dear Mrs. Pinkham;
III cannot tell you with pen and ink what
r.vdia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
"a done for me. / suffered with female
ho1bles. extreme lassitude, the blues
nervousness and that all-gone feeling. was
advised to try Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
I 7onpound, and it not only cured my female
dsrsneen,ent, but it has restored me to perfect
kea]t6 and strength The buoyancy of my
! Younger days has returned, and l do not suf-
{ ier o17y longer with despondency, as did be-
fore. 4 Consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege'
lable Compound boon to sick and suffering
women
II Won have some arrangement of
fhe female organism write Mrs.
Plnkham, Lynn, Mass, for advice.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
A Harmless Laxative.

II you must take a laxative, take harm.
less one. Lax.Fos does not gripe, therefore
does not irritate. Irritation is what does
the harm. Price 50 cents.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
Prefer Cash to Religion.

Some people never seek religion as
long as there's a dollar in sight.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19

Initiate Sw.ma, who laid up much
secret merit.--From the Chinese.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19

they excel other makes.
II Il could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. ,and show
YOU how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made, youwould then understand
why they hold their shape, fit BETTER
wear longer, and are Of greater value
than any other make. w
DougIas sioes. His name and price Is stamped
on he bottom, which protects you against hign
prices and interior shoes. Take no su6,,dsa su9,sts
tafe. ASK your dealer for WI Douglas Sn0e'
Est 1oJoy FTeIetS used; theg WH not Wedr Grassy
Write for illustrated cstalog Of Fall Styles.
WI. DOUGLAS, Dept. IL. Brockton' mass.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
Mrs. wInslow,s Soothing syrup.

For children teethng sonens the gums, reduces In.
hammatlon olays pain, cures wind collie. Zoe bottle.
Sharp County record., 1906-10-19
"a. ~ y y |uIs For The Blues y! 5
rs .'p"''9 II E uEDIeIEE THAT HAS NEVER fAllfp
..uk ruIIy Restored and the 10y o'
Life Regained'

.u,,.n . acbeerful, brave, light-hearted
I.',sn ns Is Suddenly plunged into ito that J,
\. lection of misery, the BLULo ~ -
"a r;cture. 1t Is usually this way,
az bes been feeling "out OF sorts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
NEW MACHINE FOR
STERILIZING CANS

Milkmen who have trouble I'm washing
and sterlizing cans and bottles are inter
ested I'm new steriliznE apparatus de-
NCloped by the Putnam Foundry and Ma
chine company on South Main street
The low-pressurc boiler for generating
steam is said to do the work as thor
oughy as high-pressure boiler and
with less fuel. The boiler has an auto
matte draft and damper regulator and
shaking CRATE. The 40-gallon tank or hot
water ls kept heated by "A watcr-heating
attachment, and whenever there is
fire I'm the boiler without steam pressure
there always is an abundance of hot
water. This does away with taking live
steam directly from the boiler.
Hgh-pressure steam is needed only
during the time the turbine bottle washer
is I'm use, as the sterilizing is done by
steam, which is kept at
even pressure by the damper regulator.
For the man with but few bottles a
sink is provided. and after the washing
the bottles can be Steriized i'm the same
sink 1t is stated that with low-pressure
steam the sterlizing is thorough and the
loss from breakages Is reduced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
IS.
THE MECCA Of
LEARNED MEN

Six learned societies began their annual
sessions M Brown university on Wednes-
day ana tomorrow night 1t is expected
that most OF the scientists who vii par
ticipate In the Sessions OF the organiza-
tions VIII DO i'm town.
The members of the societies will in
clude some OF the most eminent histor-
ians, economists. sociologists, librarians
and political scientists i'm the country.
The societies that Will meet here are
the American Historical association. the
American Economic association, the
American Political Science association.
the American Sociological society. Biblio-
graphical Society of America and the New
England History Teachers association.
Many subjects OF historical scientific
and economic Importance will be discuss
ed at the sessions OF the societies during
the week, and in several instances the
members OF the societies will join with
others when the subjects TO be discussed
are embraced i'm the topics studied by any
two associations represented in the Joint
conventions.
The Historical and Economic assocla-
tions convene on Wednesday evening IN
Joint session, and the four other societies
begin their sessions on Thursday, all the
meetings OF the various organizations be
ing open to the public.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
TORONTO BASEBALL
GROUNDS SOLD

It Is understood that the Toronto base
ball grounds have been sold for $4,000 TO
w. G. Harris OF William street. who viii
erect thereon babbit metal aud kindred
works. Tho above vas the rumor in real
estate cercles saturday
The grounds extend 20 q little over
81 acres. and were purchased about 10
years ago for less than $1,000 FoI
Ciree years the Toronto Railway COM
pany paid a yearly subsidy 70 the club.
and then left the directors TO manage
for themselves The patronage has all
ways been good and as the grounds
were easily reached by the King street
west cars. the club and the Toronto
RAILWAY company generally did n g0Od
Business during the baseball season.
II u said the directors have been con-
eidering tho purchase OF a site elsewhere.
but there Is feeline that either on the
1tosedal lacrosse grounds or back st
Jianian's point viii be- the homo of
Toronto baseball ln the future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
BETTING TURNS
TO KID HERMANN

Although Joe Cans is the favorito In the
betting sense OF the world Kid Herman is
the real fayorite with the miners IN his
coming tight with the dusky champion ~
Tonopah. There seems 10 be little doubt
that the men Of that town hope 60 see the
stocky little Chicagoan win the fight, and
af he should do SO many OF the miners
viii he richer by many dollars.
Careful observation OF the betting in
The local poolrooms shows that the min-
ers. the ones VINO actually dig and shovel
underground. are pinniag their faith on
the Chicagoan, the short endcr. II is
these men who are making the small bets
that already amount To thousands of dol
lars. These toilers of the mines are cn-
rhusiastic fight fans and almost to man
they are placing their money on the Kid.
This Is due. probably. more To the fact
that Herman has spent great deal of his
time around the mines and has made
many personal friends among the miners
than To any figuring out of dope on the
part OF these hackers
ON the other hand. the men with money
who are placing large amounts on the
light. are Cans hackers and IL Is their
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
STAR JOCKEYS
To CHANGE STABLES

Jockey Garner will probably ride for one
OF the biggest racing stables in the East
next season. Negotiations TO that end
are now pending at New orleans. Enoch
Wishard Is his manager and holds him
under contract. II Garner can secure his
release he will sign TO pilot the horses OF
"A Millionaire turfman.
This chubby little rider Is now the star
among the jockeys here. lie has shown
ability OF "a high order and has frequently
won races through clever horsomanship
He is back 10 his old form--the superior
iockeyship that enabled him to win the
Metropolitan Handicap with Grapple and
many other races for John A. Drake
Garner lost prestige as q rider a month
or two after the racing season opened
i'm the East. This was due. horsemen de-
clarcd. 10 what Is termed big head. ="
Success and he failed 10 move along like
The Slamese twins, aud ere long he fell
so per cent. IN the estimation of trainers.
Toward the end OF racing he began TO i'm
ject some life into his riding. but as he
trough housed several Jockeys on many
occasions he was suspended frequently.
and this brought him into disfavor again.
RouhE riding Is stlll prominent with q
big "P' in Gamers book on racctraCk
ethics. He is called Bully" Garner This
title goes two ways-as a rough-and-tum-
bic rider and as a hrst-class jockey. lie
has shown that he can find" mere horses
In "A given space than any two other boys,
and he has been equally effective I'm rid
ing rings around his rivals I'm a finish.
Garner Is as much OF a drawing card
here as a big entry i'm "A handicap with
nrst-class horses. He has a following
like Walter Miller had In the East. His
play his mounts regardless OF
"all FORM" and so far they are ahead
OF the game. Scarcely "A day passes with
out two or three races to his credit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
MR.. KROM SPOKE
ON THINGS OLD

Rev. Asbury L.. krom last evening at
the BenCiicent Congregational church,
Preached on "Pcrils and Profits In Things
Old" and said:
To-day there are two great classes OF
men those who believe I'm the laws and
traditions OF old. and reverence thom. and
those who distrust them. There are the
great classes OF extreme conservatives and
extreme radicals--the men who would
change nothing and the men who would
change everything. lt Is from the con-
servativc liberal that We must expect the
Interpretation OF the facts and traditions
OF old for the fulnllment OF the Law. and
not its destruction. We have the foolish
spectacle OF the man who claims TO be-
lieve that religion has been outgrown. be-
cause "a is old; bat the man who would
tiui God today must walk I'm the way that
Gcd has trod la the ages long ago."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
It's First Dividend

At the annual meeting held recently the
Enterprise Transportation company de-
clarcd its first dividend OF per cent. on
its preferred stock ont OF earnings for six
months ending Sept. 80.
During the year the company has great
Iy enlarged its sphere OF influence. Two
new steamers have bccu purchased 90
handle the rapidly growing business; a
direct service has been established be
tween New York and Providence: new
terminals have been erected at Fall ltver
Providence and New York. and the line
has madc-a successful bid FOR tho passen-
ger and freight business between New
York and New England ports Agencies
have been established I'm every city and
town of Importance where freight Is book
cd and tickets sold The summer trade
OF 1896 aggregated 10000 passengers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
Weeks Imports Saa.Asa

Tho imports at the port OF Providence
during the week ending Dec. -. amounted
to Si2,ij3. a. follows: From Brcmcn-i
package linens. 10 pa, kaEcs cOttons.
Genoa $500 packages macaroui. Hamburg
] package printed matter Havrc-i3
packages statuary I package china. 1
package linens ] package imitation proc
ious stones. Liverpool package iovclry.
packages linens, packages leather. 2i5
packages steel packages manufactures
OF leather, ] package cheese. ! package
china. N packages cotton cloth. etc. /
package sillS and WOODEN goods. London
I package hams. ManchcstCr-t package
castings, 50 packages machinery. etc. !
packages cotton yarn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
NO FIGHTS FOR RHODY'S
FANS THIS WEEK

If the Rhode Island fans want to see
any boxing this week they win have ID
80 TO Lawrence or Have.hnl tomorrow.
There will bo bouts In both cities In the
afternoon IN Lawrence. Young lIluhy
VIII 80 against Rouse OBrieu, and there
should bc sOmc lively milling. Young
Donahue ard Young kenney clash in
HaNerhill and they should put up a fast
contest.
In Philadelphia tomorrow afternoon
1here viii be several. good bouts. and in
Baltimore, Jocs Bernstein. who has been
out Of the game for some time. lis 60
meet Harry Scroggs. The latter has been
boxing well OF late and Is likely TO defeat
Bernstein
In Lowell Friday night. Jimmy Briggs
Will meet Young kenuey. and as both
are aggressive boxers, their bout should
DC an interesting one
The contest between BARLEY Connolly
pnd Arthur Cote. which takes place pL
RumfOrd Falls. Me Friday night. is
crcating lot OF interest in that section
and IL Will be a great bout
Though the lightweight championship
battle between Cans and Herman rs only
a week OFF. the local fans are showing but
little interest in a. They regard Cans as
there s considerable talk about the bat
tle. and there are many who believe Her
man has a good chance. There is no
question about his hitting power or ryamo-
ness FOR he has shown class Ia both gC
epects.
Herman showed his gameness two years
0gO I'm a battle with Kid Abel in Chicago.
Never was ficrcer battle wagcd between
little fellows. When the decision was
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24

money which the bookies arc cutting into
small lots that is absorbing the small
sums in the short end betting IL is pat
ent now that the miners Will take the
place OF the gallery that is always In evi-
dencc az the fights in the big cities, and
they will be found roofing TO beat the
band for the short cnder
There is much more betting on the
contest than the poolrooms disclose. II
Is in these public betting places that the
regular gamblers make their wagers buc
among the big mining operators who are
loath 10 place their money where every
one viii have knowledge Of IT, there Is
said to be some heavy betting.
AZ the Mizpah club where the men of
money congrcgate To Kill time and talk
matters over there Is a big interest I'm
the New Years day match, and many
large bets are being made A man who
has personal knowledge of several bets
ranging we'll above a thousand dollars
stated Yesterday that Cans was the IA
vorte at 10 to aud 6. So far no big bets
arc known at better than these prices. al
though nearly all of the small money is
going at 10 1.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
REFEREE KNOCKED
OUT AFTER FIGHT

lid Singer of Philadelphia and Harry
Ferns, a New York fighter, fought 20
bloody rounds in Jersey yesterday
afternoon. A knockout was scored, hut
it landed on the referee Darb McGown.
after he had called the battle draw.
Ferns, who is clever little red haired
chap seemed TO have much the better OF
the milling. lie scored five knockdowns
during the fight. and by his good work
won the decision OF a majority of the
spectators. Each OF tho principals had
large following, and when McGown rails
ed the hands OF both contestants above
their heads at the conclusion OF the fight
the Ferns contingent let out hoarse
roar and charged on the ring.
Before any one could interfere some one
swung a hard right 10 McGown's Jaw
and the referee took the count.
The men fought for the gate receipts
and a side bet OF $500 The match was
arranged I'm this city last week. imme-
diately after the Otto-Stinger fight The
place selected for the battle-ground was
a deserted barn on the outskirts of Wee
hawken.
In every round Ferns did the better
work and when the bell rang for the
last round hc appeared the fresher OF the
two. This round was the fierCest Of the
fight Both men tried hard for knock
out, and they stood I'm the centre of the
fing and slammed away al each other
Ferns put Stnger down with a smash on
the Jaw, hut tho Quaker was up imme-
diately. Ferns Knocked him down again
but Stinger wassgame and arose 20 con-
tinuc the figflt Toward the end OF the
round Stinger went down again. He arose,
and both were lighting hard when the bell
sounded. The referee rendered his deci-
sion and then the fracaS began
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
GARC|N Beaten AT
TENNIS BY PETT|TT'

Tom Pettitt. OF tho Boston Tennis ana
Bocquet club. cvencd things up with Fer
dinand Garyin, professional court tennis
champion OF France, by defeating the
Frenchman three sets 10 love In match
played az Georgion Court the country
nome OF George J. Gould. Saturday. Car
Gin beat Pctutt three sets 10 one at Bos-
ton two weeks ago. Pcttitt took the de-
feat on his home court much 10 heart ana
St had the effect OF spurrng him to extra
ordinary efforts
Pettitts return to form surprised and
delighted the spectators. ln the rallies
the Tom Pettitt that faced Garcin Sat
urday vas the brilliant and masterful
Tom PETITE OF 20 years ago, the wOrM's
champion The spectators testified their
appreciation by enthusiastic applause.
Garcin played In his usual finished style
but he seemed 90 loose confidence after the
frst few strokes Pctttts wonderful
improvement in form seemed 10 disconcert
him. The continual change OF courts and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
CORCORAN FOR
SECOND BASE

Tommy Corcoran, who will be seen I'm
the uniform of tho New York National
league team. said az New Haven yester-
day that he would equal the game next
year which gave him the lead among the
National league shortstops tvo years ago
lie said: There is 40 truth in the story
that ! am to be made manager az Balti-
more. [ know nothing OF that deal except
what ! saw in the newspapers PLAYING
with Baltimore never was part OF my lay
out FOR l9ji What / wanted 10 do was To
stay in The biz league aud show that my
old-time form was sim mine. Instead oi
the form ] showed when out OF health
port of last season.
watch the New York Nationals next
year. They look like pcnnaut winners TO
me ] am glad TO get back east No
moro Western mines Tor mine. expect
a. play second base, and think that you
Will sec the veteran Dlhlcn at short
stop"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24

rendered AT Tn conclusion OF the sixth
round bV Johnny Mclnorny, Herman
jaw was broken Ina two places. both eyes
were closed. Abel had two broken bones
In his right hand. a broken nose aud d,
badly laceratcd ear.
They never met again and both boNs
admitted that they never care to. either.
Up TO that time iIermau's gameneSs had
been questioned, but the battle decided
that point i'm his favor
While some OF the miners arc inclined
TO behave that Cans is holding Herman
cheaply and Is not training as faithfully
as he should they viii learn when the
champion gets into the ring that he has
not neglected his training. He vs. not like
~ TO deliberately take chance of losing
his prestige. Cans is still big faVorite.
BOUTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY.
Young kloby vs.. Rouse o'Brien, Law
renee.
Young Donahuc vs.. Young Kenney.
Havcrhill
Joe Bernstein VS.. Harry Scroggs. Balti-
mos.
Tommy Sullivan VS.. Jack Williams.
Young Erne vs.. unknown, Joe Gregg vs..
Tony Bender VS.. Frank CarScy. and Abe
Herman ". Eddie Carter. Philadelphia.
THURSDAY.
Jack Dougherty vs. Jack Reed. Peoria.
Maurice Saycrs vs.. Art Simms. Phlld-
dclphia.
FRIDAY.
Jimmy Briggs rs. Young Kcnncy Low
ell
Rube Ferns w. unknown Montreal
Barley Connolly vs. Arthur Cote. Rum
ford Falls Me.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24

balls during his visit here has been "A
severe test OF the Frcnch champion. and
Il no doubt effected his game Saturday,
lie played very well until after the first
est
Among those who witnessed the match
were Mr. ana Mrs George J could King
don Gould Jay Gould Dr. Paul Kimball,
Mr and Mrs. William A. Hamilton and
Henry Lloyd Herbert. OF Lakewood; Benz
iamin Nicol OF Morristown. g. II. Fear
ing. Jr.. and r. NJ. Stockton OF the Boston
Tennis and Racquet club and Carlos Es-
pinoza of Columbia university. and George
Standing of the New York Racquet and
Tennis club.
In the afternoon Mcssrs. Fearing and
stockton both former amateur cham
pions. played q match with George
Standing of New York and Franz For
ester the Georgian court professional.
The professionals conceded l5 and a
bisquc, whieh proved too heavy allowance.
The Boston players won two sets TO one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
GRANGE QUARREL
is NOT YET OVER

The controversy In Davisville grange.
No. = Patrons OF HushandrN. has not
been lesscucd by the expulsion of three
of the bcst-kuOwn members Tor tho al
lcgcd caStiug of black balls against cam
didatcF FOR membership.
The matter is expected TO be heard IN
The superior court ugain on the legality
of the vote " expulsion. Mr.. nm re-
rtivcd notice last week that his policy ~
$3.50 iu the Patrons Fire Relief asSocia-
ton was cancelled owing 10 the vote OF
the grange 60 cNnel. This vs. expected To
give him additional ground for asking the
courts 90 grnnt writ OF mandamus 90
compel his reinstatement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24

FULL Of FIGHTERS

Thirty pusilists will hammer at each
other at the three boxing matinees which
viii be held In Philadelphia Christmas
afternoon The National the Broadway
and the Wayne will have shows The
most pretentious card will be that of the
National. the following bouts being sched-
ulod: Tommy Quill OF Brockton, Mass.
vs.. young Ernc: Tommy Sullivan VS.
Jack Williams. Ammy Smith VS.. Tommy
Lowe, Indian Joe Gregg rs. Billy Clark.
and Tony Bender of Elizabeth n. j.. VS.
Frank Carsey of Chicago.
Al the Broadway the Greek fighter,
Jimmy Ryan, will appear i'm tho star bout
against Joe Ryan. At the Wayne Ath-
letc club Abe Herman of New York will
meet Eddie Carter I'm the wind-up ON
Thursday night at the Broadway Athletic
club the regular weekly show will be
given, the principals I'm the main event
being Maurice Saycrs. who last week got
decision over Amby McGarry OF New
York, and Art Simms OF Chicago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-24
CHAMPIONSHIP
POOL CONTEST

The Jerome Keogh-Wiliam Houston
worlds championship pool match will he
decided In Convention hail. Buffalo, tho
last three days OF next week
Hueston but two years ago toured New
York state mcON. and the beating up he
gave the local cracks OF the neighbor-
hood still fingers in their memory. He
took I'm Rochester. where ne won from
Tallman; ithaca, Syracuse. Bnghamton
and many other cities, ana won stacks OF
groenhacks downing the local champions.
I'm the ST. Louis tournament I'm 1906
Huestou tied with De Gro and Kcough and
was. bat narrowly defeated IN the play
OF