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The newspaper., 1906-11-09
WAY TO ACQUIRE eLoouEhc1
Former Governor Black Did Il Try
Ino to Sell Sewinu Machines

Former Governor Black Did II Try
Ing to Sell Sewing Machines.
Ex-Governor Frank 8. Black became
governor OF New York through his
eloquence. When he took the gavel
as temporary chairman OF the repub
lican state convention of 1896 his
name had not even been suggested
for the nomination. After his open
ing speech, however. the whisper
went around among the delegates.
whats the matter with Black for
governor?" The following day the
regular candidates were dropped and
Mr.. Black was nominated. After the
convention Mr.. Elack told some
friends how he acquired his elo.
Quence.
when l was a young man." he said,
'T went down from Troy to New Eng.
land to make my fortune. soon
found that fortune was not running
after me. and. when my funds ran
low, I took the only Job In sight
that OF agent for a sewing machine.
I travelled through the country dis
tricts selling machines, and In that
way built up whatever eioquence
possess. You have no idea how hard
n WAS to soil q machine in the back.
woods in those days. Some Of the
farmers thought they were inven.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
Income From Potato Crop.

The Irish potato crop last year sold
for S151 638,094. and vies with the to-
bacco crop with returning the great
est amount per acre Of any of the
principal crops. Although there were
less than 100000 acres devoted to 1t,
the yield of 847 bushels an acre, at
an average price of 61.4 cents, is
equivalent to an average net realiza-
tlon of $52 an acre. Tobacco yields,
according to the figures given, $53.46
An acre.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
A Twister.

The German Salzbacher, who has
charge of a nearby wine cellar, Is
noted for his unique usage of the
English language, especially when he
becomes excited.
The other day one of the little boys
who fills bottles for him asked Salz-
bacher for some corks, receiving In
stead this answer:
when l toll you vot you want, you
ask me no; now l don't got some. you
want any, yes?"-Philadelphi Tele-
graph
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
unfavorable Impressions.

Once upon a time man, who was
traversing the public highway, saw
an automobile approaching him. and
stood, intending to speak to the rider
If he knew him; but when he saw that
he was a stranger he started on his
way, though not quickly enough to get
out of the way of the machine, which
struck him, bruising him quite Sc
verely.
Moral-Strangers sometimes strike
us unfavorably.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
FLOATING Thcater.

A new river vessel has been built
for use as floating theater. The seat.
ing capacity is for ! 900 people. and
there are boxes for the elite and a
pit for the orchestra. In addition. the
vessel is sufficiently larre TO admit OF
numerous sleeping rooms for the ac-
tors. the deckhands and all those CON
nected with either the show or the
boat. The entire force numbers forty.
On the steamer which tows the float.
Ing theater. besides the boilers nd on.
gines. there is complete electric
light plant besides kitchen and an.
Ing room. The boat starts at Pitts.
burg and visits the towns of the coal
miners and stee workers along the
Monongahela river. Next II returns
and goes down the Ohio to the X luaw-
ha. thence to Cairo and later up the
Illinois river to LaSal!e. Then after
going back to the Mississippi. the boat
slowly makes its way in the direction
of New Orleans
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

tons Of the devil, while others re-
garded them as swindling devices.
Holding a convention spellbound is a
cinch compared to the difficulty | had
In convincing a farmer that sewing
machine was good thing."-Success
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
The Lovers.

The sky above was tender blue
And golden was the weather
When down q path a foolish two
Went strolling on together.
Her little hand in his was tight
(With boldness well amazing),
And thus they sauntered full in sight,
And every one a-gazing!
How silly" laughed the grass and
breeze
And kissed each other over;
How silly" scoffed the honey bees
And straight caressed the clover.
"How sillyH' piped the feathered tribe
And fell to billing sweetly;
"How sillyH' Quoth we all. in gibe-
And envied them. completely!
Smart Set.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
New chiness Monkey.

The skin of new Chinese monkey,
the rhinopithecus brelichi, was recent
b exhibited by Oldfeld Thomas at .
piety. 1t appears to inhabit the Van
Gin Shan range In central China. The
Ikin was obtained from . hunter By
Henry Brelioh, and was presented to
he National museum.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
Supplies England with Fruit.

Spain is getting to be great source
pf supply for fruit consumed in Eng
hand. Excellent melons, something
like American cantaloupes. are i'm
sorted from Spain and can be bought
b Liverpool at prices ranging from 9
10 1e cents during the season.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09
CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT.

Re; nature; it is the friend to
truth.
Iaut .er is TIE cipher-key where
with to decipher the man.
The worse OF all knaves are those
who can mimic their honesty.
Indifference is not a question OF
physical demeanor-the prime pie lies
in the heart.
It has been said that love is like
the measles-all the worse when IL
comes late in life.
Man Is but a poor struggling being.
bound to his environments and chain
ed to circumstances.
Every promise OF the soul has In
Vulnerable fulflments; each of its joys
ripens into golden fruit.
The man who does not like music
II human being whose principles are
cunning and deceptive.
No prayer, no matter how humble
the man, but what does some good to
the world and its heartaohes.
A little touch OF sympathy and pity
II the anchor that saves many life
from drifting upon the reefs.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

The worse OF all knaves are those
who can mimic their honesty.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

Indifference is not question OF
physical demeanor-the prime iple lies
in the heart.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

No prayer, no matter how humble
the man. but what does some good u
the world and its heartaohes.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

Iaut .er is TIE cipher-key where
with to decipher the man.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

A little touch of sympathy and pity
u the anchor that saves many life
ffom drifting upon the reefs.
The newspaper., 1906-11-09

Re; nature; it is the friend to
truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
THE PUGILlsTs
HERRERA IS
 CALLED NAMES
Has Been Drinking Since His Funk With Nelson and the Street
 Urchins Abuse Hin.

Los Angeles. June 1.-Aurelio Her. rera is in seclusion. He thinks the po- lice want him. Snlarting under the taunts of a street crowd and having been booted at whenever he appeared on the streets, Herrera began drink ing and engaged in street fight.
 His party had just left saloon when they met several young men, one of whom pointed to Herrera and said loudly enough for him to hear: There goes that half-breed with a yellow streak.
 Herrera made for the speaker, and with an oath tried to strike him, but the young man ran. Herrera then turned upon the man nearest him and landed a blow on the point of the jaw which put the man down and out. Herrera's friends hustled him in- to a, cafe and later took him away in a hack.
 Nelson will claim the $1,000 for felt posted by Herrera to guarantee that he would train down to weight. The forfeit money for his appearance will not be claimed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
A TERRIFIC BATTLE.

St Louis. June 1.-ln the heart of the wilderness of lonely island in 'the middle of the Mississippi river. isix miles above Alton. III. free from interruption by the officers of the law from either state. Harvey Robinson, son of John H. Robinson. a Chicago attorney. living at 1.67S East Sixty second street. that city, and John Murphy, Cincinnati pugilist, fought terrific fight to finish yesterday afternoon. The fight was for $500 side. Robinson, not wishing to dis close his identity. fought under the name of Jack Kelly of Detroit. The fight was the continuation of a long standing enmity between the men. who fought with all the ferocity of two frantic animals. The battle last ed five rounds. Robinson won with terrific blow over the heart, which sent his adversary spinning toward the ropes. over which he fell back ward and hung as if lifeless while the referee slowly counted ten sec- onds. Murphy was then carried to the boat, where he was bathed in cold water and his muscles were rubbed vigorously until he finally regained consciousness. Only twenty-five spec . tators witnessed the fight, the entire |party having chartered yacht at Alton yesterday and quietly gone to )the island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
KILLED THE GOOSE.

New York. June 1.-Following a lnotice from Governor Higgins calling This attention to alleged violations of the boxing laws in this city. Sheriff Hayes of New York county. accom- panied by Police Inspector Schmitt- berger. several deputies and squad |of police reserves, visited the Long ,Acre Athletic club quarters in West kTwenty-ninth street and as result
 eeveraf bouts scheduled to take place
 there did not come of. Soon after the
 bficers reached the club a notice was
 posted on the door, saying: There
 will be no meeting tonight" The bkerif and police. however. remained
 In the vicinity for some time to see Ythat no violations of the law took lplaee. The hearing in the cases of
 pames E. Britt and Terry McGoyern.
 pugilists. and fourteen other persons.
 hrresfed after a boxing match in
 Madison Square Garden before the Century Athletic club. went on yesterday afternoon, but was |not completed. Deputy Police Con-
 missioner Mathot. one Of the com
 pIainants. declared to the court: "I
 am trying to prove that there is ab- solutely no Twentieth Century Ath-
 letic club as we understand the
 name"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
SHOP LEAGUE GAMES.

The new Shop league will begin business tomorrow afternoon on two ball grounds, the Driving park and the Oakville grounds in the rear of Slade's mill. It is possible that Mayor Thoms will pitch the first ball at the Driving park grounds, as at the meet ing in the Democrat office last night of the eight managers, Messrs Lawlor and Sheehan were appointed com mittee to wait upon him and ask him to officiate. City league players who are now employed in the factor ies will be eligible to play in the Shop league. All City league players who enter any of the factories after to- morrow, however, will have to wait one month before they can become a member of the Shop league. Rowdy- ism will be suppressed for the man. ager of the team on which there is a player who commits an act of rowdy- ism will be fined $5 and on the sec ond offense the player himself will be suspended. Ladies will be admitted free to all the games. The following is the schedule for tomorrow:
 Driving park-Novelty Mfg Go vs Berbecker & Rowland Mfg Go, 2 D. m; Oakville Mfg Co vs Waterbury Brass Goods corporation. p. m.
 Oakville grounds-New England Watch Go vs Waterbury Button Co, 2 D. m.; Steele & Johnson ys Ameri- can Ring Co, p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
THE SPORTING NEWS.

where they will meet the men of easy life' in the Park city in a game of ball out on Jim" O'Rourke's ball field.
 The onfcials of both cities have been preparing for this game for a long time and 1t will be worth going miles to see. Already in Bridgeport over 2,500 tickets have been sold and the crowd that will be there to root against Waterbury will be a large one.
 After the ball game is when the officials of this city will be in their glory. Over to Steeplechase park they will wander and they won't do a thing to all the nice things that will be there waiting for them. Besides there will be any amount of water and milk to drink, but it is good bet ting that the milk server and the waterman will not be kept busy.
 The line up of Sandland's team will be about the same as on the day when they were walloped by the newspapermen: Slavin, catch; Jim" Lawlor and Johnnie P. Burgess, pitch; Harry Minor, on first; Doc Freney, on second; Billy Sandland, on the third sack; Lawlor and Bur- gess, on short; Jack Howard and Will liam Shannahan, in left field; Dr Kilmartin, in centerfeld, and Finton Phelan out in the right garden. Matt Smith will be official scorer once more. while Mike Russell will assign positions for the other off, cials. All the officials have been re- hearsing Home Sweet Home and if one should hear it at any time to- morrow night he will know whence it is coming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
RACING
THE WINNER
 WAS SET BACK Belmont Track Spectators About to Cash When Judges
 Acted.

New York, June 1.-There was more sensational racing at Belmont park yesterday, where the usual av- craze crowd of 12,000 persons turn ed out. In spite of the fact that the card looked easy, there were numer- ous pitfalls for the talent, and the books, as result. had fairly good winning. Probably the most talked about incident was the disqualifica- tion for fouling of Paul J. Rainey's Toots Nook, heavily backed favor ite in the third race, six furlong dash for platers. Toots Nook, Radtke up, closed at s to 5, with John A. Drake's Yves going back to g to and R. T. Wilson, jr's Lord of the Forest receding to 4. AS the trio rushed down the stretch, practically on even terms, Toots Nook began to bear out, pumping into Lord of the Forest, Miller up, who in turn clearly inter- fered with Wes, nearest the outer rail. The pumping continued right down to the wire, where Wes was in such a predicament that Garner had to pull him up to keep from colliding with the fence At the finish Toots MDOh WAS tue WluucI Dg d httht Nith Lord of the Forest, beating Yves by scant length. Miller went before the stewards with protest of foul against Toots Nook. and after due deliberation Toots Nook was dis- qualified. the race going to Lord of the Forest. with Wes second and Hot Toddy. 30 to 1. third. Yves. the best horse in the race. had no chance to extend himself. The time was 1912 1-5.
 First race-Monet, to 1, won; Pater, S to , place. second; Preten- sion. to show. third.
 Second raoe-Botanist. 20 to l, won: Charles Edward, out place. sec ond: Punky, to show, third.
 Third race-Lord of the Forest. { to 1, won: Yves. to 10. second; Hot Toddy. 5 to show. third.
 Fourth race-lnquisitor. to ,, won: First Premium. out place. sec ond: old Guard. out show. third.
 Fifth race-Bill Phillips. 1s to 5. won: Just So. to { place, second; Battleaxe, out show. third.
 Sixth race-Go Between to ?, won: Kiameshs. out place. second; only two starters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
BASEBALL NOTES.
lew London tomorrow.

New London tomorrow. We cannot have all the luck. Goode appears to be all to the good.
 ',Coeney1 Rice. get here as soon as possible.
 That New London team is making the others hump it few. Tom Crook, who was released by Springfield, has been signed by Hol- yoke.
 If we get Rastis of Columbus or Hickman of Worcester, the Prodigals will still be in the swim.
 The New York Nationals seem to be on color, while the Hill Peppers are going with rapid stride.
 Pittsburg is closing up rapidly on the Giants What joke it would be on John McGraw to drop back to third place,
 Murphy is not so popular in Hart ford as he was. When he arrived in the Capitol city nothing was too good for him. but things have changed.
 MT Slack has gone away back, but 1t looks as though he mad done few things to that astute Meriden attor- ney before he got through with him.
 Dan O'Neil took little iaunt yes terday to see if Washington is going to give him real money for Altizer. He may hook on to another infielder while he is away.
 Secretary James 0'Rourke is in a better position than any other man. ager in this league to get good play CTS from the bigger leagues, if he wants to pay the price.
 George Gaffney, catcher for the St Josephs. jumped to the Pastimes this week and now it is said he has been gobbled up by the Hills and will play with the Independents also.
 Mike Donovan, the former Spring field shortstop. was up to his old tricks Memorial day when he made five errors and was mainly respon- sible for wilkesbarre's loss of game to Scranton.
 That was hard game to lose yes- ierday and vet we won a game the other day In almost a similar manner. Robarge was just as lucky as Bron- kie was in smashing the leather at the right time.
 Jack Tighe and his husky bunch are going along smiling at the dis comfiture of the others. The big fel- low got into the game himself yes terday and showed that his vacation had done him world of good.
 If ever a ball team deserved to get all the patronage that the city it rep resents can give 1t. that team Is Nor wich. Without any show or bluster a team has been framed up that would be credit to any place.
 Jack Tighe may pick up Tom Fleming for his Norwich team. Ball Is sick and Lord has split hand. so the team Is in bad shape. with TiEhe himself on the crippled list With Fleming in the outfield. Golden could fll in at first base.
 The schedule for Sunday in the City Amateur league has been chang ed a little The first game al , o'clock will be played by the Hills and the Nerriuacs and the second game will bring together the North Ends and st JossPhs-
 New London comes here to-mo-- row and the fans would like to see another such game as the one played between fhosp two teams on their last meeting fn this city That vss a hair-rsfser and ve could stand sn- other one like 1t to-morroE-
 Wsrner got into the game at short for Nerzrk yesterday. had one hit. three put oufs. Eve s.elstx and one error GeorKs Lschxrce waz ia the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
DAVID WAS PRESENT.

Holyoke, June 1--Tommy Dowd was on the bench yesterday as man. ager of the Holyoke team, and saw his men defeated as starter. The game ended 4 to in favor of Nor wich, primarily because Capt Jack Tighe signalized his first full game of the season by hitting the ball far over the center field fence and send ing Soffel home ahead of him. That was in the seventh. Accorsini tripled in the ninth, after Dolan had given two bases on balls, and the thing was settled. The score:
 RH.E. Norwich. O000O 2..472 Holyoke ... 1000 70 o o 0-1 191 Batteries-Buckley and Bridges: Dolan and Baerwald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01

same game. playing with Providence. and helped his team win : to 1 with a two bagger and a three bzgger.
 Dave Eltizer is a lucky chap to have such a whole souled. good nat ured man as Dan O'NeiIl at the head of the Springfield team Had it been a man of a reveneeful nature Altizer would still be with the outlaws or working at some other trade. instead of playing with Washington
 Perhaps the jealous ones will now feel satisfied that Wagner has been taken away from us. There are some. however. vho no doubt would ike to see a $50 a month team here They can't understand the good material that the PrOdizsls is made of. nor the big attendance that is being sf- tFzeted to the games
 A good baseball team could he or Eznizef among the men rho rcrk on the Ice czrt& particularly the cor porztion drivsrA .Th<y couid .l.c call
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01

1.-Two out when winning run was made.
 sxBatted for Frill in ninth.
 *Bronkie out for not touching first base.
 Springfield .... 0210OO 1-5 Waterbury .... % 900 1 0 1--4
 Sacrifice hits, O'Connor, Burke; stolen bases. Standard, Swander, Nichols, Bronkie; two base hits, Tan sey, Flanagan, Luby. Goode; first base on balls, by Frill 3. by Bronkie 2; left on bases, Springfield 4, Wa terbury &; struck out, by Frill 4, by Bronkie 4; double play, Luby and Yale; passed balls, Thackara. O'Con- nor 2; wild pitch, Bronkie; time, 2h; umpire, Theisen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01

themselves the Independents. for they are the most independent bunch that ever came down the pike since they have secured almost the entire con- trol of the city's output
 Manager and father of the eams James 0'Rourke could very well uae some of his old players who have gons to other teams ia this league. How Dan O'NeiIl must smile when ho thinks of hov he captured Bill Yale and Bridgeport needing men co bad Iy. Phil Corcoran of New Haven vouldnt be a very bad man fcf James just now either.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
WRESTLING
RUSSIAN TELLS
 HOW HE WON
Interesting Description of His Match in Which He Threw the
 Turk Quickly.

f. GeOTS6 f1dChtuoCumiutp Who uC- feated Ahmed Madrali in contest for the wrestling championship of the world at the Olympia in London, winning the two falls out of three in minutes 34 second, gives the fol- lowing vivid description of the match:
 When I stepped into the ring 1 felt nervous with those thousands of faces all around me. and I seemed to see them all gazing at me.
 At the same time, felt quite con- fident that Madrali would have tre- mendous battle to defeat me, for l can say that 1 was never better in my life. had trained hard and con scientiously, and my good friends had looked after me very we'll.
 When time was called for the first round l looked around at my seconds. and then stepped out to what knew was to be the battle of my life. 1 cannot describe the thousand different thoughts that flashed through my mind in bewildering con- fusion as strode to the center of the mat. but it seemed, oh, such long walk.
 '.As faced the Turk I saw grim determination written all over his face, and then the quick, sharp fight began in earnest. We were soon at grips. Almost at once I got neck hold on Madrali, and as I put forth all my strength 1 seemed to hear his teeth rattle together. until l almost thought had broken them.
 Directly after this Madrali ap- pealed to the referee for 'strangle' hold, but it was disallowed, and I have no hesitation in saying that 1t was a neck hold and not strangle' hold. I Then I got my opponent down, and with 'hammer-lock' gained the first fall in 1 minute S4 seconds.
 When I got back to my dressing room I could not realize at first all that had happened. My fortune seeni- ed too good to be true, and l felt l must be in- a dream.
 After a good run down l was soon back in the ring. and we were at 1t again almost before I realized 1t. This time Madrali fioored me first and re- mained on top for nearly four min utes.
 "I cannot give Madrali sufficient praise for this throw. He got me by the leg in lightning-like movement,
 | l. af grips I have ever seen. and l would not have believed that any man could throw me like that so quickly.
 Having got me down, however. l thing Madrali made mistake in re- leasing the leg-hold fora body-hold. 1t seemed to me that>during those minutes when he had me clasped around the body he was afraid to let go his grip for fear he might lose his advantage.
 While he was on top. however. Madrali gave me very rough time. and hA caused me considerable pain with his knee in the small of my back and on the calf of my leg. though both these movements are against the rules of catch-as-catch-can wrest- ling.
 After a short time I felt his hold relaxing. and. making a great effort. I got him on his back with an arm roll. which movement had been scheming for some seconds. and I had won the second fall In four minutes exactly and the match as we'll
 "Of course was delighted. and no words of mine can describe my joy. but nothing pleased me more than the magnificent applause the audi ence gave me. They were almost too good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-01
BROADWAY BOWLING CLUB.
New Athletic Organization Has En-
 tered the Local Field.

The Broadway Bowling club. which has been organized for some time un- der the management of Curtiss 4 0'Brien. has procured a charter and vili enter the field of athletics this month It is a regularly incorporated club and will be devoted to the pro motion of all kinds of athletic sports None but members will be permitted to attend the meetings. which will be held perhaps semf-monthiy fn the Cssino roller skating rink The hall has been nicely arranged and vill seat about 500 meubers The first seszion rilI be held ca June 14 or IS. and I'm Hsrss. tke uell knovn am pire and rsfer~e. is nrrsnging the afh- '>>a< svuats bor the oDening session-