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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
Ahle Young Jockey.

J, H. Scnaffner, under contract to H. k. Baker of St. Louis, has burst on race goers in skyrocket style.
 \ Until late last fall Schaffner was re. garded as handicap to horse, though he kept on riding winners, and it was not until almost the end of the season, when he rode three long priced winners in day, that race goers suddenly awoke to the fact that Schaffner was a boy of more than ordinary skill.
 He is now riding at the southern tracks in stellar fashion and is ''touted" as second Danny Maher.
 Schaffner has the peculiar and highly valuable faculty of 'worming his mount out of pockets" This process, as every turfman knows, requires the acme of nerve, daring and judgment.
 Mighty changes have occurred in the status of the horse pilots since the Tod Sloane seat set race riders the world over to unlearning their earliest lessons in their art, but no change in the condi- tion of the jockey stands out stronger than that evidenced by the state of af- fairs at the close of last season, when all the best of the riding was command ed by the light boys, unheard of year before, while most of the older and ex- perienced riders stood unemployed.
 A part of the change which was not apparent to the general public was that the boys who did have employment re- ceived only a modest fraction of the pay that the crack riders of former sea sons enjoyed Whether the time of big retaining fees for race riders has pass ed remains for the future to determine, but it was fact Of last season that of the old popular favorite among the jockeys Jack Martin, under contract to the late Captain S. S. Brown, was about the only one who had an old fashioned retaining agreement, and that had been arranged before.
 By what seemed an understanding among the leading turfmen of the east the rivalry and high bidding for the first call on the successful riders ceas- ed, and the season of 1905 opened with the stars among the jockeys still wait ing for the remunerative contracts that never came.
 Under modified terms some of the big stables did engage jockeys as in former years, but even in the more not able cases, Eugene Hildebrand, in his renewed contract to the stable of Har- " Payne Whitney; Frank O'Neill, re- tained again by Newton Bennington, and William Shaw, employed by H. B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

Duryea, the contract fees were not large enough to justify any of the gos- sip about the figures.
 Good riders were in demand, as they always have been, but there was re- strlction on the competition, and it was only in the rare cases, when the need of experienced riders in important races caused horse owners to call on the old time stars. that any big fees were paid. In the meantime every i'm portant stable in the east tried to the best of it's trainers ability to educate and develop jockeys among the stable boys and apprentices. with the result that the lightweights and apprentices were prominent in racing from the opening of the year and steadily crowd ed out the high priced riders of estab- lished reputation.
 The first of the newcomers to ap- pear as a rival to the older favorites was the lightweight boy. Walter Mil Ter. New York lad. just out of his apprenticeship and still able to ride at weights under ninety pounds. The second newcomer to take rank with the stars of the saddle was the western boy. William Knapp. who rode him. self into first place in the late part Of the spring. and as long as he remained in the east he held first place. David Nicol. another westerner. also achxevsd a good share of success. chiefly through his victories on the champion colt of the year. sysonby.
 Schaffner's success came late, but it was sensational when he finally did become evident.
 Now the question is. Will the veter- ans regain their lost prestige next summer or will the youngsters continue to carry otf the choice engagements:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
CHAPTER XIX.

VOR CASTLE, as nave explained
 more than once, was perched up-
 on the heights that crown the
 western precincts of the Gwent. Beyond it and still farther west the forest descended ir,o neither valleys that led toward district of mines and furnaces Sercombe and Hood might have secreted the treasure in any square yard of this broken tract of many miles. The chance of happening upon 1t save by the guidance of some clew was extremely slight, nor did we know In which direction to look for a clew. From our eyrie on the saddle of the hill we looked out across the east. ern valley. In any cranny of that rough and precipitous forest the gold and the jewels and Sercombe's Greeks might be at this moment slowed in waiting for a safe conduct across the hills.
 Beat the Gwent." had been Shep- pard's phrase, and that was very much what our expedition must come to. We descended the wooded slopes upon the northern face of the gorge, drop ping slowly from the castle. Few roads traversed this region - one. in parts but an open track, running the length of the spur into the plain, the others merely tracks of grass crossed and recrossed by footpaths through the great wilderness. The Gwent was very sparsely settled, and the only tenants of these regions were few wood cut ters scattered among the huts through out the forest. It was into this silence and desolation that we plunged in the early hours of the night. Darkness hung about us. conveying our steps with blacker shadows from the copses. At first progress was leisurely ana the walking ,through plantation of pine, fairly easy We had designed to strike a road that ran over the spur south ward. mainly out of a whim of Shep pard's that he could determine if any carriage had passed that way
 These tracks are unfrequented," he explained. mot a pair of wheels once a week. and I'll guarantee if Sercombe drove this way. which leads naturally to the station at yreaclian, he has left his marks. There was rain last night.
 I had not 90 much hope myself. bEt his plan was the only one before us. and so we directed our steps toward this crossroad- Down the valley came the cry of . cock pheasant. and then with q vhizring and whirring of wings c covey sailed out of the deeps. be came q momentary buzz about our heads and disappeared into the brack- en beyond
 "we didn't startIe those.- said Mont somery.
 How do you knowT' I asked. though tine matter seemed indifferent.
 'Oh. I know pheasantsr' said Nont- gomery euphatically. They've been scared down in the bottom there
 "You nezn-I began
 Don't let's tslk % loud urged the boy There's some one down there
 The notion put new blood into us all -No noise this time said l. In warn ing. -sDd no discovery. Let us @ ahead sIevly."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
BIG POSTER IN CHURCH.
Reminder to . Congregation That
 Attendance Was irregular.

Attendance Was irregular.
 Members of the First Congregational church. the largest congregation in Holyoke. Mass. were amazed on re cent Sunday to find a notice In large type posted in the vestibule. says spe- cial dispatch from Holyoke to the New York Times. It read:
 MIssING.-I.sst sunday. some fanilies from church.
 STOLEN.-Sevsrai hours from Lord day by q number Of people of different ages dressed tn their Sunday cbothea
 sTRATEDl-Half a score Of lambs: b>- Iisved to have gene in the direction of No Sunday schooI-
 MISLATD- A ausntity of silver ard eoprer coi-s o1 the counter Of a p1biic holsss. the owu-- being fn a state of great excitererf ct the tine
 wANTED1severzl you1E p>opses whs1 last sen were vsIki-r ia pairs up sse- bafh B-eakf-e is1>- -hsch lea1s to the e7fv Nc Gooe
 InST-A lzz c1refri1r reared ust lszE f-s-r hs-ss zzI for tl-ze vsrr Tr1zisirzs rrr---sez to E1rr ec1r v-11 ere cr i've ss5er es-psnss-s te Prvszrzl Tewn- Hzzx 1-eL
 Ary p<r~ou .eszsrf-E ia t,~ reorssrJ ef tss ssess skau s- ro vsss ls>s ks rvvard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

suspicion he attached to us, but be- gan to see at once that we were lying under cloud. The news came to me in most unpleasant form with visit of MT. Landell, the squire of the neigh borhood and the justice whom we had already seen.
 Ostensibly he came to question us upon Williams movements, but his demeanor was such that 1t incriminat- cd us, and ere he left he spoke frankly in his mild and pompous way.
 T will not conceal from you, Mir Greatorex," he said severely, that this is no light matter. The events circling about the castle have become current gossip. They have set the countryside afame. No man has an inkling. of the truth, but all suspect. should do wrong not to inform you that you do not come honorably out of these events There are black spots upon the spacious narrative you have sworn to. This house is the center of disturbance. For generations the Gwent has been as 1, peaceable as garden, and of sudden this breaks out, not once or twice, but through a continuous chain of mys- teries. I hope do you wrong, but I can conceive no answer to the problem save in the house itself."
 My dear sir,' said I, forcing note of sarcasm, for I liked the old man very well, "I can assure you you would do well to trust to your detectives, of whom you say you are not one. l am obliged for your kindly offices, which I believe are well meant, but as I have q legal mind you will excuse me if can not follow you in your attempt to con found the criminal with his victim. The castle is attacked by some scoun- drels-apparently the castle is to blame. My man is murdered in the for est-forsooth, I am to blame. Upon my soul, sir, T. begin to have some doubts as to your qualifications for your ofice."
 , The old gentleman had no skill in re- tort, and my sharp rejoinder, charged as it was with logic, confounded him. But though he made no defense, he withdrew nothing of his statement and departed with much ceremony. Sheppard pulled mock face. We look like ending in, an execution dock, Ned,'' he said. T begin to follow your arguments"
 "Oh, this is trife," answered inn patiently, being yet under the sting of my abascment. They have nothing against us, and I can't control the tongue of gossip, or wouldn't try. As we have come to conclusion, let us get to work
 That's sound advice" echoed Mont gomery cordially. Let us get on Ser combe's trail"
 We must beat the Gwent," said Sheppard comically.
 Anyhow, let us do something l cried in despair.
 "very we'll" returned Sheppard slow ly. Ut is now within an hour of din ner. What do you say to party of exploration after we have fortified our stomachs and are comfortable. Strong in the head, sound in the wind and in domitable in spirit, feel like making a night of it."
 We have bad precedent in our for mer expedition" remarked dryly.
 "Oh, shut up, Ned," he said ruefully. ''Are we going on or not?,", "n 'aa aa9 - aGt Si''
 "Yes, you are right" I answered to that protest. T beg your pardon. We have decided to go on."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
J. CARROLL

Of the firm of Moriarty & Carroll, has bought cafe at Savin Rock for next summers business. Will use the most popular drink in the state Hell mann's Pallida." 1-16-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
TALMA CL UB NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Talma Club will be held tomorrow evening, January IS, 1906, at s o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
 M. c. DONOVAN, President. NJ. J. NOONAN, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

NOR SALE-In the Brooklyn district <
 family block in good repair well rent ca, With land enough 10 build another. onaii amount cash can secure it. Also money to loan. Louis Archambault, Jones, Morgan Building, lo8 Bank street. l-4-tf
 YOU WILL HAVE A HAPPY NEW Il YEAR if you buy good three family mousse al reasonable price. have two new three family houses on East Main St., 'hat VIII be sold cheap, will sell both to- gether or separate. both houses have extra large lots, room to build another house on each lot. have five family house that VIII add i've dollars week to any mans pay that has the pluck to buy 1t. Inquire Daniel r. Harrington, Real Estate and Fire Insurance, No. 40 East Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
FARM

l55 acrez eroom house. 2 large barns. 3 herses IS bead Of dairy cat tie. czrrisxe and repair shop. uood hogs<. ehieksn hO9ses, cattle an1 uarcn ssse<is- stock er farming fssE< dzrni wa1eaS- nlil-s frysu rifys uf1e seII e trade fer 5fsmEly boE~e
 P. J. COOCAN,
 Bank 1<reex
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

I sf1Fftd dronnd. ond t1<re tfas Hood- gixzard. and the clearer it appears the blaeker it looks- After which I think we spoke 10 more till we reached the castle
 sbeppard took our news usveIy and seemed to turn things over fn his mind -This is bad. Ned. very bad be said ct lensfh- The place will be too hot Co hoid ux-
 -They do1t identify us with fife nUde.- said Montgomery
 xa- rsplisd 8eppard deiib~ateiy. 1E nzlh ths ls,,cs ves eiossr ever
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
FOR SHLE.

FOK oALE-At once, kitchen table ane
 chairs, parlor chairs and carpets. cham. per suit' sewing machine and gas range. all Tn good order. reasonable. Inquire io< Round Hill street, End floor. I-1s-a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
FOR REQT.

'EO RENT-rFsve-sI six room tenement Il g Aetna street, all improvements, SIS.
 l-l5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY SS. PRO = bate Court Jan l6, 1906
 Estate of Catherine Mccarthy late of Water bury in said district. deceased
 The administratrx with will annexed de bonis non having exhibited her administration ac- count with said estate to this Court for allow ance, it is
 Ordered. that the 23rd day Jan, of A. D., 1906 at O'Clock in theforenoon at the Propate once in Waterbury. be and the same IS assigned for hearing on the allowance of said admins traitor account with said estate. and this court directs the administratrix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some news paper published in New Haven county and having a circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 James J Cassin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

V'o RENT-Tenement, all improvements. Il Apply John Moriarty. over Pohs en- HahCe. l4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
PENNY.A WORD ADVS.
LATE WANTS.

I or FOR SALE-corner of Charles and A Third streets. Apply A. Carroll, 995 Bank street. l-l7-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
WEQYED.

WANTED -- Four steady young men to
 room and board. 957 South Main Mrs. Dean. I-1h-a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17
HiscellaneOus.

SEE-Our dollar glasses. carefully D ies, your eyes and guarantee the glass es to fiji. Broken lenses replaced. W. E. Pierpont. opiicisn. io6 South Main street.
 li-22d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

w WANTED-The people te know if they
 nave not $7 for . tou of coal they can get big bag Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. 17 ,.w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

NoTlcE-Ladies have your clothing made ~ cheap. Silk shirt waists make for 75c and up. shirt waist suits B and up. shirt waists for every day wear 25 cents. Mrs. TIudezu. 623 Bank street. i-i36
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

fI'o RENT = Two stores in Boys Club building, heat furnished. ready Ian ISL rent S4o and $50 per month. cheapest centrally located stores in town. Inquire of M. CombeIlack. l2-ls.u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

May I ask. sir. what brings you out tonight on this expedition?" asked Jones, pulling out his execrable pocket book.
 was silent. but Sheppard broke in. We have no objection. Mir. Jones. to give you our confidence. if you will be equally liberal with us. We were hunt ing for Captain Sercombe."
 -Ah-' says Jones. making a note un- der the stars Then it is lucky 1 met you. gentlemen. for I am doing the same"
 I began to see.
 MT. Hood" said Sheppard. with a polite gesture of his hand. "was guid. ing you;"
 -Mr. Hood had an idea" responded Jones sourly.
 "Ah. Mir. Hoods ideas are very valu- able said sheppard quickly. Pray treasure them
 T think. Mir. Sergeant I interrupt cd. being at length come to myself. that we have been both badly deceiv- ei, and if I were you I should 90 home"
 Jones hesitated- I think he had had enough of 1t Wherever Sercombe was. it was certain to me that he vss very far from the place into which Hood had decoyed the police
 T give you the same sdvice. sir re- pied Jonez. and with your permis- sion I vfll accoupsny you-
 T wish for 10 better esnort than so zeaIoas aa ot6cer- I s1sverel vish some I.ttrrness-
 Jones spoke wcrd with HooA- and that do1e. ve refrsred eur steFs through tbe forest
 Qo Be Cou<zzgedl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-17

no ysureed frussS We have a lsrrs D stock of the best makes in the country and fit everyone properly. You save dol lars hy dssing with US. Waterbury Drug Co. corner East Main and Spring streets. opposite Pcii's Thesfer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-17

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-17

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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

Gov Napoleon B. BrowArd met bic
Waterloo when he "bntted in" on the
discussion of the drainage question a.
Tampa last Saturday night. Congress-
man Frank CLARK made monkey" OF
the Governor from the time the latter
opened his mouth, and the YER
satile Congressman had the vast audi.
enee with him from start to finch.
Frank Clark is the best orator aud
greatest campaigner in the State of
Florida, and whenever person tack
les him the result lie foregone con-
clusion. 1t lis to be regretted that Mr..
Olark's health has been such as to pre-.
vent him from taking part in the cam
paign until last Saturday.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06
Hnna Thl7

We oHsr one hundred dollars fpHaf'
forspy ease % eatarfh that sanne' b.
sursd b. Hnll's Cstsrrh Carr.
=. J. CHrxEE A Co, Toledo. o.
We. the uadsrslEnsd tavs kaoan y.
y. Cheney fof ths isst % ysar', tnd -
iiers hlm perfectly hcrnrahir 20 ti
boslusis traustsslans sd haanfAai.J
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HANS Cat1rh Csfs u iaifn .nisf.
naliy, sstisE sifesiiJ $50 ths hiooi
srd maesas t1Ffaeet % ths sffts@
Tn1wwarlsis fsnt free. Pre- ~ 80
toftis. sad 81 81 draEEisss.
TaEs Halls Faully PHI 90 ra1i.i'
gEfi61.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

President Mellen Of the New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad, in q
recent address, asked why II is that
men unable successfully to handle
their owa affairs are 40 frequently in
evidence of handling those OF the pub
lie. He said that this is one OF those
anomalies in human fairs that no one
is able satisfactorily 10 explain. IL
would appear from this that Mr.. Mel.
len does not think that the man unable
TO handle successfully HE own fnan.
cial Affairs ought TO be put in charge
of the Affairs OF the public, But II
this rule had been applied IN this
country, Il would have prevented the
magnificent public career Of Daniel
Webster. who was notOriously In a
state OF financial distress daring most
OF his life, being chronic borrower
and apparently incapable OF making
money and living within his means.
Nevertheless Daniel Webster was not
only the nations greatest political
orator, but the nstion's greatest con.
stitutionai eHpounder, and moreover
he delivered'in the Senate several ora
tions on financial subjects which even
today are standard authorities on the
subject OF money and credit. The fact
IL chat some men capable Of dealing In
large way with principles are I'M
capable Of applying them practically
70 their own afairs, and on the other
hand. men capable Of applying such
principles In their own aiairs 80 % 90
make money, are absolutely nnable 70
conceive and state principles them
selves.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06
The elEcrloN TODAY.


The greatest interest in today 3
election centers 10 New York, where
the contestf or Governor between w. r.
Hearst and Chas. E. Hughes has been
the most bitter ever experienced in
the Empire State. During the past
two weeks the campaign has narrowed
down 70 personalities, and President
Roosevelt commissioned Secretary
Root TO go to New York and express
his 1.-THE President's) views regarding
the candidates. This Mr.. Root did in
the most emphatic manner. scoring
Mr.. Hearst from opening TO closing,
and charging him with being respon-
sible for the assassination OF President
Mckinley. Both sides claim the
election by such great pluFslities that
the result can only he told after the
vofes are counted. We are inclined to
the opinion, however. that Hughes
will be elected He IL undoubtedly
the strongest man the Republicans
could have nominated, and is support
ed by thousands OF conservative Demo-
Gratis who could not vote for Hearst
on account Of his radicalism
Congressional elections will be held
in every State in the Union, aud while
the Democrats will undoubtedly make
large gains. there is little doubt that
the Republicans will control the
next House by safe majority.
In Florida two members OF the Rail.
road Commission, two justices OF the
Supreme Court and three Congress.
men are to he elected, ss well IS MEM
bers Of The Legislature and county Of.
ficers. There is no doubt as to the re-
suit iD the above instances, and the
only interest ceniers in the Oonstitu-
tional Amendment providing for a
Board of Drainage Commissioners.
Up to ten days ago IL was generally
conceded that the amendment would
be adopted, as those in favor OF the
amendment had done all the campaign
ing up to that time, but public senti.
ment has undergone great change
since then and the fate OF the amend
ment is now in doubt.
The election in, AIachua county will
be quiet one and q small vote will be
polled, there being no opposition 70
the regular Democratic nominees.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

Have you good job2 Dom forget
that lot of hungry-eyed individuals
are standingaround waiting more or less
patiently to drop into it whenever you
Reta better one or when you get fired !"
The way to get good job is to be as
good as the job; the way to get a
better job is to be- better than the
present job; the way to get on the
toboggan is to get it into your head
that you are indispensable to the Of.
fee, aud to begin TO act independent
and "hossy."
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

Those Rossian ,efrorisis employ sery
crude methods They have jost Bssd
ten ponnds Of dynamite and killed
nine men 10 urecting . treasury van
and getting 90 ulth less than 800,
600 The average esshisr 10 thl' eoub.
try can get sway wi,h = million sod
nobody ever kbous &c 10 gone ustil be IL
far aWay and over The sen
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

'-'''J 'ssaid to have OBJ
{" Proportions 10 New York
saJ OF making shoddy
h"'o buy up ell the cid
.ae' ADD throw them into a
.a a'iads them into q
49, This powder ,hs man ,
- 30 a medal made from
''i mixes with about 20
@'.'et India rubber and
~ pressed cot thin under
l'sI'ng a pressure Of
no 'qlars foot. The
''.'rsd Afterwards and
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

-'nfg the few States rights
states 'till have left, il IL a
'''aging to find that even
getting " into trouble with
ia5sfuments.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

\ - plts Of Marlborough and
before them a. horrible
: 'o'e'Ea noblemen will here
!, % Insert a divorce claase in
N'uarr.age settlement.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

ifooi deal OF a relief looking
z government publications TO
hi'nsll number OF those re-
'o'ds anyone ever has ocea-
-Er.n
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-11-06

traced to the kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder OF
these most important
organs,
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that Is their work.