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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06
MAIL IN THE WILDERNESS.

AAN AANAA w.
points within the Dominion of Canada
has just been despatched by way OF
Edmonton, Alberta, over a trial which
is not only the longest mail route In
the world, but the most desolate and
most difficult. Letters only are car
ried, says a British Columbia CORE
spondent Of the New York Sun, and
these are limited to one ounce in
weight, as the entire bulk Of the packet
when it leaves Edmonton must come
within 300 pounds.
For the 2-cent stamp which decorates
the corner of the envelope the letter
will be carried in some cases from the
extremes of South Africa, Australia or
India, and 1t will most probably be
necessary to have the carriers go five
or six hundred miles into a frozen, for
bidding wilderness. The government
expends upon the redemption Of the
contract of the stamp very many thou
sand times what it receives, and the
carrier must fight si~ngle-handed with
savage nature. His life and the safety
Of the precious packet entrusted to him
are at all times in hazard.
This is the first year in which the
postof3ce department Of Canada has as
sumed the delivery Of mail In the ex-
IRENE north. The Hudson Bay Com
pany has heretofore carried messages
to and from he arctic and subarctic
country. Increases in the numbers Of
trappers, missionaries, prospectors, set
tiers and policemen in the extreme
north explain the taking over Of the
responsibility by the Postmaster Gen.
eral of Canada.
The mail is divided into two packets
at Edmonton, one for points as far
north as Lac La Biche and Fort Res
olution, and the other for the stray
Cling outposts of empire as far north
as Fort Mcpherson, the most northerly
pany, nearly one hundred miles within
the arctic circle, where the year is d.
vided into a single day and night.
The Lac La Biche mail goes by horse
only one hundred and twenty miles out
of Edmonton. Thenceforward the dog
and the reindeer are the carriers assist
ants. From Edmonton to Fort McPher-
son Is over q thousand miles. Ten in
termediate deliveries are made, and the
mail arrives at the fort in April-if it
has no exceptional delays.
Besides these packets, several other
packets go to the northland about this
season, SO that all the posts will re-
ceive at least n mail a year. There
is a mail made up at Prince Albert
that goes as far as the head Of Rein
deer Lake, at the edge Of the great Bar
rem Lands. The York Factory packet
runs to the far north by way Of Winni-
peg and the Nelson River. The Moose
packet Is made up at Mattawa, and
goes by way of Abittibe River.
The carriers for the east and west
shores OF the great bay sometimes meet
at the southern ports OF the shores of
the bay, and the meetings are made the
occasion Of brief but hearty jolli1ca-
tons. Then each passes on his a
Newspapers and packages are carried
to the north by the annual steamers OF
the Hudson Bay Company on the Mac
kenzie River in the summer OF course
letters are also carried, but newspapers
convey the tidings OF the world, and are
treasured as fine Jewels.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

Governor tat the consul's party)-I
remember yeur face perfectly, sir, but
your name for the moment has escaped
my memory.
strangerli am delighted to meet
ye.. again. your excellency. My name
Is ivan Petrovich SwercczskiskI.-
Somervilie Journal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

cent on deposits, while the savings In
situations OF New York, Chicago, Phil
adelphla, Boston and other cities dare
not pay usually more than 3 per cent.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

Can you tell ne why bananas ars
Ike wedding guestsy"
II must confess I a see tie ~
semblance.
AREN'T they always ready Do throw
the slipper after the pairing comes on
Baltimore American.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06
what Dunas Liked Best.

Some years ago Nine. Amile Ernst
lent to the Figaro for reproduction a
page from her album which Dumas
pere had filed in a year or two before
his death. The translation OF this con-
fession reveals some interesting and
intimate personal revelations.
Your favorite virtue? Charity.
-Four favorite quality in NAM? In
diligence.
Your favorfte quality in woman?
Love.
Your favorite occupation? Work.
Your idea OF misery? The loss Of a
loved one.
Your idea Of happiness? Love recip-
rocated.
II not yourself who would you be.
Hugo.
Where would you prefer to live?
Anywhere, provided 1 had . woman's
companionship and pen, ink and paper.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

a good memory depends very large
II On how much Of . load It . carry
ine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

CHAT
Travel broadens the mind,r obssrysd
Hamlet Fatt
That may be- responded Yerick
Hamm, 'sbut lts mighty hard % the
festr-Rttsbury Post. ~
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-04-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
THE PUGlLlSTS
AMERICAN JACK
 WHIPS ENGLISH TOM
O'Brien Picks Up More Dollars Across the Water-Other
 Fight News.

Jack O'Brien has not been idle during the short time that he has been abroad. Last Saturday at New castle-on- Tyne, England, the Ameri- can hooked up with one Ted Beach, am, who claims the heavyweight title of England. The battle was sched- uled to go ten rounds, but O'Brien knocked the Briton out in the sec ond round. The American pug!list proved complete puzzle to Beach am, who was at the, mercy of O'Brien at every stage of the mill. A large crowd of English sportsmen saw the fight and were amazed at O'Brien's ability to punish one of England's best pugilists.
 In the first round of the match with Beacham, O'Brien began by feinting and drawing his opponent into leads. Before the end of the round OBrien had satisfied himself that Beacham was not fast enough for him, and he began to fairly jab his head off.
 In the second round O'Brien toed the mark and opened up in earnest on Beacham. landing hard lefts and rights on the Englishman so rapidly that ne could not cover up to avoid punishment, and he soon went down in a heap. completely knocked out. It was a great victory TOT the Amer ican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
UMPIRE TOMBSTONE UPHELD.
Choose Between Anarchy and Law
 and Order, Says Pulliam.

New York, Aug 22.-The protest of the New York National league base ball club against the action of Umpire Johnstone, in forfeiting the game of August at the Polo grounds to Chicago. when the New York club management denied the umpire admittance to the grounds, was formally, disapproved yesterday by President Harry c. Pulliam of the National league.
 President Pulliam declares in a statement that Johnstone was entire ly within his rights and that "the silly and unsportsmanlike protest of the New York club is dismissed and the record remains unchanged. He says that the New York club has a constitutional right to appeal from his finding to the board of directors of the National league and he trusts 1t will avail itself of this prerogative and give the club owners of this league an opportunity to choose be- tween anarchy and law and order in the conduct of affairs"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
NELSON TELLS STORIES.

Goldfield. Aug 22.-At breakfast given in his honor few mornings ago Battling Nelson told several anecdotes in an amusing way that vastly delighted his auditors. One of these pleased immensely. If concern ed the wife of Cans. who was a pas senger on the train with Nelson as far as Tonopah. Each knew who the other was, although neither had met. "T was reading the San Francisco papers" said Nelson They told. among other stories of the fight sit- nation. nov Cans had deposited s70.- 0oe with the Trust company In Gold field. Mrs Cans was sitting just across from me. co I leaned over and asked her If she would care to read vhat the pspers had to say about the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
FIGHT CALLED OFF.

Providence. Aug 22.-No small disappointment is felt hereabouts that the management of the Stan dard Athletic club at Lymansville. the new club under whose auspices boxing meeting have been held. has decided that the much-anticipated Ferguson Johnson bout. scheduled for August 23. was too heavy a prop osition for the club to tackle. It has been decided to call the meet oil and local followers of the fistic arena will lose a hoped-for chance to see the heavyweights In a snappy go. AL arrangements had been made, includ- ing the posting of forfeit money and the signing of articles of agreement. hut the club got cold feet and was afraid of a disastrous hole financial Iy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
Orange oo.nty Rae. Mese opsna

Orange County Race Meet 0DeoeL
 MIDLLETOWN. N. T., Aug. 0.- Three thousand persons were prepent on the opening day of the annual rsce meet of the Orange County Driving Park association on the famous cd Goshen track. Summaries: 2:20 trot purse $500, David Rossi won in thrso straight heats. Robert L.. IT,, second and Dan Conover third; 2:lo pacs. purse $500. Fabrolia won in three straight heats, Dundep second and Claribel third; 2:30 trot purss q500. Crescent Lass won in three stralcht heats. Timely second and Lllie etran- ger third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

fight. She accepted the papers and thanked me. watched her out of the corner of my eye. The expression on her face when she came to the part which told of Joe's s20,000 was cer- tainly funny. Suddenly she burst out, unable to hold in any longer, Good Lord! Joe's got s20,000. Now,
 where'd he get that? Didn't have 1t when he left San Francisco! I'll have to talk to him. surely willy v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.
Another Hustling Week for the Prod
 igaIs.

wellnesday-Sorwich at Bridge port. New Haven at Hartford. Wa terbury at Springfield. New London at Holyoke two gamesl.
 Waterbury at Bridge port two gamesl. Norwich at Ssw Haven. Holyoke at Hartford. New London at Springfield
 Friday-Hartfori at Bridgeport Springfield at Waterbury. HoIyoks at New London. New Haven at Sor- vich.
 saturiay-Brideeporf at Hartford. Waterbury at Springfield two camesL New Haven at New London. Hoyoke at Norwich
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
TRIO OF STARS FOR LUSH.
Rockville Manager Gets wiltse. a
 Brother of the Giant.

Rockville. Aug aa.-Mauager Billy Lush of the Rockville base bail team brought three new ball players to town last night They are Lou WIitse. pitcher. Collins. shortstop. and Sheehan. third bsseman- All have been playing in the Northern Ieague. wiltse Is a brother of the famous New York pitcher and has pitched for Connie Msck's Philadei- phia Americans and also for BaIti- more Collins is the crack Universi- ty of Vermont shortstop. and Sheehsn has been playing great ball for Rat land
 They will add great strength to the team snd vfIl play to-day against the Brooklyn Royal ciants-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
FIGHT IN PRIVATE.

Cleveland, Aug 22.-Otto knopp of Detroit and Billie Burns of Cleve- land fought fierce battle here, the bout going seventeen rounds and hnopp winning by clean knockout. The fight was pulled of in private. about 300 people being present. Both lads put up a great fight, Knopp hav- ing the best of the go at all times with the exception of the middle rounds, when Burns took big brace. The fight was for a side bet of $500 and took place outside of the city limits. It lasted until long after mid night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
TAILENDERs FIGHTING HARD.

Holyoke. Aug 22.-Holyoke shut out Bridgeport here yesterday. to o. Dolan pitched an effective game, allowing six hits. three of which were scratch. The visitors errors were costly. The score:
 R.H.E. Holyoke 0120100s-4 g 2 Bridgeport. 00000 00 o co 6 4 Batteries-Dolan and lott; Cornen and O'Rourke, ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

Tvo-base hits. Nichols. svander. Wade. Corcoran. Fitzpatrick. Hay ward. Thaekara- Three-base hits. swander. MeCabe. Burke 2. sacri- fee hits. Fitzpatrick. Sherwood. Stolen bases. Nichols. O'Haean. First base on balls. of Farley 2, of Rogers I. of Corcoran z- Struck out. by Far ley g. by Corcoran q Hits. of Farley s In 7h innings. Of Rogers In h
 innings. Passed bell. Iope Double plavs. HannIfn to Bunysn. McEnroe to n1ce to O'Hzgzn- First base on er- TOTS. Waterbury i. New Haven 2. Left on bases. Waterbury .. New Haven s. Tine. l.so. UmRire, Rorty-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
THE SPORTING NEWS.
NORWICH KEEPS AT IT.

Norwich, Aug 22.-Wilson Issued three passes in the first inning yester- day and Norwich scored two runs by clever base running and Noyes's wild throw. Thereafter Wilson could not keep the wet ball out of reach and Norwich batted out victory, 6 to g. Cote's stick work was the fea- ture. his two singles and double being responsible for three runs. The score:
 R.H.E. Norwich 201003O '-6 10 0 Hartford 10010 0-3 8 4 Batteries-Stevens and Bridges; Wilson and Kritchel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
SPLIT AT NEW LONDON.

New London, Aug 22.-New Lon don and Springfield split even in yes terday's double header. Springfield took the first game, to 3, and New London the second, 4 to 2. The scores:
 First game: R.H.E. Springfield. 11200 00010-5 8 1 New London % 3 0 0 0 0 0--3 6 1
 Batteries-Miller and O'Connor; Robertson and Refrange.
 Second game: R.H.E. New London O3100O s-4 8 Springfield. 00O00 0 0-2 8
 Batteries-Long and Keane; Luby and O'COnner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
Io.r .het. win .s bod nra,.

BUFFALO. Aug. 22.-The long q>c01 had their inning at Fort Erie IMr1 race. stoner Hill first: Olease socc11 Rubaiyat. third: second race. u1 c. Fryer first. Charles l.. Stone socou1 Prank ErmIne third; third race. n1m Farmer first. Little Waffle ssc1r1, Bank Holiday third; fourth race. Lk111 first. Giimfner second. Black EInG third. fifth race. Sharp Boy nrst. N1In Dance second. Nervaror tnfrd: nlI11 race. Jungle Imp first. crowshade nD1- ond, Ora z. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

From Virginia comes the reprt that Patrick A Dempsey. who rw- signed from the place as coach of tho Georgetown erpws. will he st Cornell next season The authority for this statement is not made public. eRi as Courtney Is not yes out If is consider ed as extremely unlikely.
 ]. E. Courtney. brother of Charies E. Courtney. the Cornell rowing coerh. slso Is an in<trursDr fn the art He has eh>rxe of the San Diego R C. of California Corrfney Of Cornrfi nov s vizftfng his brother out wes<-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
Cherry Circle wi.s Liptsn cue,

CHICAGO. Aug. 22.-Cherry CltGo flying the colors of the Chicago A11f' letic association, won the IApton tllD by finishing fourth in the day's racs C BiIlposter, Columbia Yacht club; Men dota. Milwaukee Yacht club. and To- ledo. Toledo Yacht club. The result q the race gives Cherry Circle 3o45 points. Billposter. which won the 0nal contest. was second. with 244.4 point1. Had Cherry Circle taken sixteen moEo seconds to finish the series would hovo been a tie between 1t and Billpes>ug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
LOCAL MAN WON.
Captured Second Prize i'm the Pigeon
 Shoot at Hartford.

Hartford, Aug 22.-J. Mowell Hawkins of Baltimore. who is con nected with the Winchester Repeat ing Arms Co and who was the official handicapper yesterday at the shot of the Consolidated Gun Club associa- ton on the Franklin avenue range. broke the state record, making 1bS out of a possible 160. He shot lSl straight. Mir Hawkins missed bird in the first event and one in the sec ond, but in the last six he had a clean score, which gave him a total of 15s. The other professions who took part were Wheeler of Portland, Me, Le Noir of Springfield. Haight of New York and Tanning of New York. The pros did not contest for prizes.
 s. Hart of Waterbury won the first prize for the entire program, Win chester trap gun made to order; his score was Al. Harry Metcalf of Rockville, the boy wonder. with a score of 140, won the second prize for high gun, solid leather gun case. Merchandise prizes, most of them suitable for sportsmen, such as pipes, fiasks. etc. were given to the winners of the eight events. The re- suits were as follows:
 Event No Won by c. Hall, 19; Dr Rowe, second, IS; Hollister third. IS.
 Event No 2-Won by Dr Moore, 1s; H. Metcalf second, IS; F. Pot ter third, IS.
 Event No S-won by Hart. 19; Newick second. IS; Kelly third. ".
 Event No Won by R. O. Che- ney, Jr, 19; Kelley second, IS; Pot ter third, IS.
 Event No 5-won by Fernside, 1s; Hart, second. 19: H. Metcalf third,
 Event No 6-Won by Hart. 19; Edgerton second. IS; Kelley third. IS.
 Event No Won by McFetridge, 1s: R. o. Cheney, ST. second. 19; Hall third, IS.
 Event No s-won by H. Metcalf. 1s: McMuilen, second. IS; Newick third. IS.
 The contestants were handicapped according to the way they shot. They started at scratch. 16 yards. In the first event. Those who made over sixteen score were put back a yard for every bird killed over sixteen. If they made less than sixteen they shot from scratch again. If man made a good score and was penalized and then made a poor score he would be allowed to shoot from scratch In the succeeding event. To the spec tators who were not up in the game 1t was difficult to understand what a difference a few yards meant. but 1t made a big difference to the marks men, especially those who do not shoot in the brush as some of the best trap shooters would be lost In the fields and some crack game hunt CTS would have to have a big handi- cap at the butts.
 The direct pull was used to liber- ate the birds as the electric system did not work satisfactorily at an ear Her shoot of the association The Sergeant system was used which pro vides that the firing point shall be in the segment of a circle whose radiI are sixteen yards The flights were from unknown angles end the tarests. were from unknown traps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
 At Chicago Chicago ........... Q Q 70 1 8 .t New York, |; Chicago. 2 Batteries Ames and Bowerman: Brown and kling. At Pittsburg- Brooklyn ......1 o3 800 Q Hits-Brooklyn. g; Pittsburg. l5. Er- rors-Brooklyn. 3: Pittsburg. l. Batteries -Stricklett and Bergen; Leitield and Phelps
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
HOW IT WAS DONE. How Hat.Pin 0'Hagan Made a Triple
 Play Unassisted.

The New York Mail last evening. in answer to an inquiry, tells how Captain O'Hagan of Waterbury made a triple play unassisted. as follows:
 Harry O'Hagan, a released Giant, made a triple play unassisted in Jer- sey City, playing on the Jersey City team, three years ago. 0'Hagan cov- cred first. There was a runner on first and second. The batter hit a low ball to first. Both players start ed around. O'Hagan scooped the ball few inches from the ground and stepped on first. thus putting out the batsman and the runner who had left the bag. The man who had started for third, seeing the play, came back. As he started from near third. o'Ha- gan. who knew he could beat him running, started for second. He beat the runner to the bag. completing a triple, all by his lonesome.
 "This is the only play of its kind that goes without any dispute"
 The South Streets defeated the Blue Clippers in a series Of three games by the scores of II to s. S to [. and 22 to g. The lineup is as fol- lows: E. Riley c. N. Wall ?. D. Par ker ID. ]. Donahue 2b, T. Calvin ss. NJ. Downey 3b. F. curley cf. J. w. Curley If. S. Phelan If. Anyone who desires a game. call on T. Calvin. Washington street. or M. Wall, 200 Baldwin street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

Ev,ry sunscr1ber ss fDs uu Democrat ean securs c opD9 U Of the begl uaGnG1nes Dub111kn of ehares en the 1Dl1ovlnx m ttons- Pny youf suonw1DG1uu DuDocru4 1n n1yunnA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
Power Boat Race. |. q. Iawrsrp&

OGDENsBURG. \. r. Aug 8- the first race for the Gold Chal1m~ cup Of the American Power Boaf oc ciatian held over the Cnippewn xn club course at Chippewa bay the 11 row. owned by C. !. Swain of fno erton Yacht ciub. PhilsdeIphia. wn1 turned the winner. fbereby se<u II points The Chip rI ol fhe c pews Yacht club. defender of f1o 1 was second. securing 10 poinfn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
The Pennsylvania basket ball play

The Pennsylvania basket ball play CTS have received their banner. with the colieec pennanfs of Columbia Yale. Harvard. Princeton and Cornell ,herpou. in token of the inter-cnl- Ieriate championship of 1D15 Of DC os. The basketball association If the colleges will meet in short while tn arrange fbe schedule for next season it Is unlikely that any changes VIII be made in the makeup of the Iengue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

Southern league-M Memphis 1. At lanta a; New Orleans 8. Montgomery q; Little Rock l.. Nashville O; first game. Shreveport 2, Birmingham 5; second game, Shreveport o, Birming- ham 1.
 Eastern league-Baltimor 5. Buff falo 2. Other games scheduled in the Eastern league yesterday were postponed on account of rain or wet grounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

Grand Csresss Rae>s Pssepuor( READyILLE. Nsss- Aue- 0>4 grand circuit rsce< were posfUD1x account of q vsf trad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22
CONN LEAGUE STANDING.

American. association-Columbus 6, Minneapolis {; St Paul 6. Toledo 5; Milwaukee 4, Louisville 5; Kan sas City 4, Indianapolis 2.
 Hudson River league-Newburg 2, Poughkeepsie O; Hudson 1. Pater- son 5.
 New England league-Fall River 6, Lowell 4; New Bedford 4, Lynn +; Haverhill 6, Lawrence 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

New York State league-First game. Syracuse 4, Wilkesbarre 1; second game. Syracuse 2, Wilkesbarre
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-22

DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR q cExrs noxrH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
ARTHUR W. DUNN.
4 Curiosity.

'Talking about scientific curiositics.
I have discovered one thing about an
engine which is a fiat contradiction"
What is that?"
"That it is hottest when It's coaled."
Baltimore American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
CuttinR a Cameo.

It is said that the stone from which
canoes are cut-onyX and sardonyx-
is so plentiful on the Uruguay river,
in Brazil that ships often take it away
as ballast Nevertheless perfect pieces
of large size are costly. piece suit
able for large portal costing as much
as SIS. This stone is preferred for
canoes because of its hardness and
durability and Is suitable for such work
owing to the fact that it comes in lay
crs of contrasting color. as black and
white, black and cream or red and
white. When the cut figure is sunk in
to the stone instead of being raised the
cutting is called an intaglio. The cost
of these gems is due to the time and
skill required in the work. Formerly
a small gem might occupy an artist for
year or more, but with modern ap-
planes the work can be done much
more rapidly. Still the ancient work
bears the palm for artistic excellence.
The cutting is now done by holding
the stone against revolving drill
whose soft steel face Is covered with
diamond dust. No steel is hard enough
to cut the stone. The utmost patience
and caution and delicate handling are
required, as the slightest slip may be
fatal to the work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
A Simple Cure.

1t is said that John Wesley was once
walking with brother, who related
to him his troubles, saying he did not
know what he should do. They were
at that moment passing a stone wall
to meadow, over which a COW was
looking.
do you know" asked Wesley, "why
that cow looks over that WALTZ"
mo-" replied the one in trouble.
~ will tell YOU" said Wesley. BE
cause she cannot look through II, And
that is what you must do with your
troubles-look over and above them"