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Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21
COnE-essiOnal.


The president has assured the Cali
fornians in Washington that an ex-
ira session of congress will be called
If the pending immigration bill is not
passed at the present session.
The house after an interesting de-
bate has passed the naval appropria-
ton bill which carries in round num-
out the provision for an additional
battleship of the Dreadnaught class
was defeated by vote Of LAG to III.
Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania,
made strong speech in the senate
recently in opposition to the reso
luton unseating Reed Smoot of Utah.
Temperance advocates 1000 strong,
recently made demonstration at
the national capitol in support of a
bill to rid the District of Columbia of
the liquor traffic.
A joint resolution has been intro
duced in congress to empower the
president to exclude from the mails
ing details of the Thaw trial and
other cases of similar nature.
The senate has passed bill to
provide for an investigation of the wa
ter resources of the United States.
The president has sent to the sem
ate the new treaty with Santo Do
mingo relative to the revenues Of
that country.
The senate and house conferees
have reported an amendment to the
immigration bill whereby foreigners
who uso their passports to secure ad-
mission to the United States to the
detriment of labor conditions will be
excluded. The idea is to bar Japa-
nese coolies who come to this coun-
try from Hawaii and the Philippines.
President Roosevelt has sent to
congress q message calling attention
to the urgent need Of legislation af-
fecting the different phases of the
public land situation in the United
States.
Opposition has developed in the
senate to the immigration bill as
amended by the committee.
0ooce lAM u o0oo.
The senate has passed the bill
granting the government the right Of
appeal to the United States supreme
court In criminal cases.
While this country produces three
fourths Of the cotton of the world
We imported last year $12,000,00O
worth of that product.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Is suffering
from an epidemic OF cerebro-spinal
meningitis.
The Western Union Telegraph CON-
pany has granted a ten per cent In
crease to It's operators throughout the
country.
Lieut.. Burbank has been released
from tho federal penitentiary at Lcav-
enworth. Kan, after serving 15
months sentence for embezzlement.
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21

PAZO OINTMENT IS guaranteed Ia any cas-
OF Itch ng. Blind. bleeding Protruding Piles Il
ito IA days or money refunded. 5gc.
Gilpin observer., 1907-02-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Most Important Happenings Of the
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Items Gathered from, All
parts of tho World Condemned
Into Small Space for the
Benent Of Our Readers.
Pars0Nal.

A. II. Reed of Westmoreland, Kan,
died in Los Angeles, Cal, of injuries
received in a collision with an electric
car.
Mrs. J. H. Kingery secured ver-
dict at Springfield, Mo-, against W..
H. Shipley, railroad conductor for
$4,000 as damages for the alienation of
her husbands affections.
Capt ]. N. Bofinger of ST. Louis,
is dead During the Civil war he had
charge of the steamboat transportation
of Union soldiers before vicksburg.
Gen. James NJ. Williams, United
States army retired died at his home
in Washington. He was colonel of
the first negro regiment in the Civil
war.
Alfred Walter, president Of the
Seaboard Air Line system Of rail-
roads. is dead at his home in New
York.
A great crowd of personal and po-
litical friends gathered in London to
say farewell to Ambassador Bryce and
Mrs. Bryce on their departure for
the United States.
Lieut.. Frank Lahm will defend the
James Gordon Bennett aeronautical
cup at the ST. Louis balloon races
next October.
Ex- Gov. Frank w. Higgins, of New
York, is dead at his home in Olean.
He occupied the executive chair from
1904 to 1906
A divorce has been granted in the
case of Jessie Lincoln Beckwith.
daughter of Robert T. Lincoln, and
grand daughter of President Lincoln.
Official information has been re-
ceived at Washington that as a re-
suit of an operation President Castro.
of Venezuela, is in fair way to re-
cover.
Harold S. Van Buren, of New York,
the American Consul at Nice, France,
is dead.
James F. Harrison. grand son of
William Henry Harrison, is dead at
Mound City, Kan. He was vetrean
of the Mexican and Civil wars.
ALEXIS Alladin, leader OF the peas
ant party in Russia has arrived in
the United States in the cause of
freedom for Russians.
E. S. Ellsworth. a promoter and
philanthropist of Iowa Falls, Ia. is
dead nt his home in that city.
A. NJ. Campbell, one of the found
ers of Salina, Kan. and pioneer of
the state. recently fell down cellar
way in that city and was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
COLUMBIA DEFEATS YALE.

In a most vigorously contested game of basketball, Yale was defeat ed last night at the Yale gymnasium by Columbia by the score of 10 to 8. The contest was characterized by the frequent infliction of penalties, twen- ty-seven fouls being called. Colum- bia suffered the most in this respect and had sixteen fouls imposed upon her, not few of them because of the rough house tactics she indulged in. Had either Captain Moves or Kinney been in his usual form in throwing goals from fouls. Columbia would have lugged home a defeat instead of victory. Neither of these play CTS, however, was up to his standard, and, try as they would, they were un- able to connect with the basket.
 By winning the game Columbia has chance for the intercollegiate championship, as she is now tied for first place with Yale, each team hav- ing won seven games and lost one. Yale has two hard games ahead of her, but the one with Pennsylvania on Friday evening will unquestiona- ply be the doubtful contest. If the Ellis can take both games. which will take place in New Haven, she will get the championship, as it is hardly probable that Columbia will get all of her remaining struggles. In case both Yale and Columbia win their re- maining games. an extra contest will have to be arranged to decide the championship, and this will probably be played on a neutral floor. In the first game with Columbia at New York, Yale won out after an overtime period, the score being II to 9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Philadelphia club has signed Pitcher Corridor, Outfielder Magee and Pitcher Mack. Mack was with Jersey City last season and plays un- der the nickname of Mack. His real name is McQuillon.
 President Pulliam announced his list of umpires for the season. They are Robert D. Emslie. Henry O'Day, James E. Johnstone, w. J. Klem, w. B. Carpenter and Charles Rigler. Rigler was an umpire in few games last season and takes the place of J. H. Conway as a regular. Conway goes to the Eastern league.
 At the National league meeting 1t was a noticeable fact that President c. H. Ebbets of the Brooklyn club, and Manager Hanlon of the Cincin- nati team did not speak as they met in the hotel corridor. Hanlon said later in the day that he and F. A. Abell were confident that they would win all of the lawsuits against the Brooklyn club.
 Clark Griffith had a long talk with Wid Conroy, the star left fielder of the New York Americans, in the af- ternoon. with the result that Conroy accepted terms and will sign con- tract. Robert l.. Hedges of the St Louis Americans also succeeded in signing his crack pitcher, Glade, during the day.
 President Johnson of the Ameri- can league says that in his opinion the championship season will begin at least week or ten days too soon. Tn order to settle the dispute be- tween the two leagues as to the open ing of the championship season." said he, 'I tossed up coin with Garry Hermann to see whether the first game should be played by both leagues on April II or April IS. And 1t was Herrmann's luck to call the turn. So April II it Is. But it will be fierce in Chicago and Cleveland when those wintry blasts from the lakes begin to get in their work or the fans"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
WRESTLING
LUNDIN WINS
 ANOTHER
Took Two Straight Falls From the Turk at Hartford Last
 Night.

The following is an extract from the Hartford Courant's account of the wrestling match in that city last evening:
 The big match brought out the largest crowd ever seen at wrest- ling match in this city. Harry Star kie's bleacher seats for the polo crowd came in very pat for the grap- bling lovers and the tiers of seats were packed with people who other- wise would have had difficulty in see ing what was going on. Every inch of space on the stage, where the ring side seats were located, was taken, the gallery was damned, the boxes were overfiowing and the main body of the house was we'll filled. The af- fair was capably managed by Alfred Anderson and there were no delays. When one pair of wrestlers was working on the mat the next in line were donning tights and they were all ready to be introduced when the referee gave the fatal tap to the vic tor. signifying win.
 There was an ovation for the giant wrestlers when they appeared. Lun- din weighed an even 200 pounds and the Turk was five pounds lighter. The big Swede was all ready for business when he appeared on the stage and his opponent was wrapped up in a pink bath robe that was little more gorgeous than anything that Joe Walcott ever affected. When he tossed it one side and his huge mus cles were seen sQuirming under his brown skin there were murmurs or admiration. Lundin was as white and pink as Karakanoff was dark and brown, and both men were in the best of condition. Lundin's immense chest, neck and breadth of shoulders made him seem bigger than his op- ponent, but below the waist line the Turk was the stockier.
 Karakanoff was as slippery as an eel and his legs were so Timber that Lundin was unable to get good hold on them. The Turk squirmed out of many holds that looked good and he was often applauded for his clever ness in escaping from looked to be ueduly cAo SAoAN's was of great advantage to him and he was so bulky that the Turk was unable to do much with him above the waist. When Referee John c. Long set the men to work the Turk was the aggressor and he went at his man like fighting cock. So fierce was his attack that he soon fopped the big Swede over and then the real work of the evening began.
 But Lundin did not remain under very long and about every time that he exerted his strength he toppled his man over and secured the upper hold. Both men were very fair in their tactics and there was no crooked work or punishing tricks used. Alter numerous holds had been tried and broken, Lundin secured a crotch and half-Nelson and followed 1t up with a scissors across the head and gained the first fall in 25:07. The men had a rest of ten minutes and then they went at each other again. Similar holds were used for the second fall, which was won by Lundin in SEQ. The big bout was refereed by John c. Long and Robert Magonigal was timekeeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
LADY CAROLINE Il.
Israelste Broke His Leg In Third
 Event at New Orleans.
WATERBURY, CONN.

Event ot New Ofteone.
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2I.--Israelits broke his leg while running iu the third race in the presence of thousands of spectators at the Fair grounds. The accident occurred as the field passed the sixteenth pole. Attempts to move the injured horse failed. and. he was shot and killed as he jay on the track.
 Lady Caroline H., at to 1. furnished . sensation in the first race when she passed the savor.te and won by nose. It was her first victory. Summaries:
 First Race.-Lsdy Caroline H., first: Grense. second; Balolee, third.
 Second Race. = Excitement. first; kieinwood. second: Marvel F.. third.
 Third Race.-Sir Toddington. first; Western, second: Gentian. third
 Fourth Race.-Granada. first; High Note. second: Pasadena. third.
 Fifth Race. St Valentine. first; Tinker. second; Lady Ellison. third.
 Sixth Race.-Gauze. first: Mafada. second: Tichimingo. third.
 Seventh Race. - By-Bye H.. first; schroeders Midway. second: Paragon, third. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
BASKET BALL
SOMETHING DOING
 THIS EVENING
Naugatuek and All Waterbury
 Meet in Second Game of the Seriss.

Tonight is basketball night at the Y. NJ. c. A. The Naugatuck A. C.. team will line up against the crack All Waterbury basketball five, and the contest will be the most bitterly fought battle seen on basketball court in some time. This is the game that counts for the local team. Naug- atuck won the first game after four teen minutes of overtime play in which both teams showed up excep- tiOnally fast. If Naugatuck wins to- night they take the series, but the two teams are evenly matched and the All Waterburys claim the victory In advance.
 Naugatuck has fast team. Breen and Ashmore. old football stars; Cliff ford, intercollegiate star forward of three years ago, formerly with Tufts college; Anderson, captain of last years team; McConechie, formerly of Middletown, and Selby, make up the Rubbertown five. The Water bury lineup consists of Littlejohn, Johnson, Guilfoile, Cairns, Claffey, Warner and Smith, all fast men, who have practiced hard and are in fine condition for the game.
 Pete Foley, who managed the Naugatuck football team, has been selected as referee. If he referees as fairly here as McKeon did in Nauga- tuck for the first game, the fans will be satisfied. Freddie Ashmore, the Naugatuck football teams halfback, will positively play. No rough house, however, will be allowed on either side.
 The sale of tickets has been brisk, still few reserved seats can be had. The tickets are on sale at the Ideal pharmacy. corner North Main and Spencer avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
DANIELS sWINIs RECORD MILE.
Covers the Distance in 23 Minutes
 40 S-5 Seconds in Public Baths.

The New York Swimming associa- tion last night made its initial DOW 70 rbe public with an aquatic program of six events, at the public baths on West Sixtieth street. The tank is sD feet in length, the minimum lehgth allowed tor record breaking periorm- ances. A large crowd was in attend ance and every available foot or space was taken from the floor to the roof.
 The main attraction of the night was a mile handicap in which C. M. Daniels was expected to do all sorts of things to the American record of 25 minutes 15 seconds. made by H. J. Hardy of the Chicago A. A. last year. In order to pull Danny out to his last inch the Manley brothers or the New York A. C. arranged to swim in relays against him. They received handicap of four minutes and Her bert Manley took the first relay.
 When Daniels entered the water Herbert Manley had swan twelve lengths of the tank, or 2~ yards. For the first couple of lengths Daniels tore along. using the crawl stroke. and then he changed to the trudgeon. which now and again he would vary to a sort of side stroke. At the half mile Daniels had gained eight laps. or I60 yards, when G. Manley took up the going. and it was said Daniels was ahead of the record by com fortable margin.
 When they reached 1.o40 yards Daniels took the lead and he plough ed along in his effective style. leay- ing Manley behind him yard by yard. Daniels finally won by about 1G yards in 23 minutes 40 3-5 seconds. making a new American record by l minute ?i 2-5 seconds: that is. for this length of tank. which was the same as Hardy used in his performance. It was a remarkable race. and not alone the fastest mile ever swan by an American. but the second bes. in the wide world.
 The only mile faster than Daniels is 2 minutes 16 seconds. yet stand ing on the record book to the credit of the late Barney Kiernan of Aus tralia and made on his native water about three years ago. The Austra- Hans record was made In a much longer tank. 90 1t would be harder to compare the records. but the shorter the bath the bigger the advantage on account of the kIckoff from the end at each turn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
NEW YORK PLAYERS REVOLT.
Donlin, Bowcrman and Mullin Refuss

Chicago, Feb 27.-Mike Donlin is not the only player who refuses to sign a contract with the New York National league club. Donlin has ab- solutely refused to so to Los An geles or to play with the New Yorks until he gets $500 increase. He saiys his decision is final, and by the team leaving without him last night he is evidently sincere. Donlin said he expected tc close a deal yesterday to play with local semt-professional team and besides his salary he will share in the profits.
 Bowerman went back to his Mich igan farm at 9 o'clock last night, say ing that he was misused and limiting that his salary had been slashed $700.
 T can make $2.500 year of my farm, and it will be worth more than $700 to me to be home with my family" said the big catcher.
 Mullin, who played in Baltimore last year, says:
 II want a major league salary to become a major league player"
 He departs for Wilkesbarre. his home, refusing to sign. No player will be taken to Los Angeles unless he has signed contract. StranG and Ferguson held out also and Sec retary Knowles was in quandary. He could only agree with the players on the terms the contract called for and these figures are on the authori- ty of Manager McGraw.
 When it became known that five players instead of one were dissatis- fled, which was not until nearly time for the team to leave for Los An geles, there was much dismay among the players, all of whom appeared to sympathize with their associates.
 The Victoria hotel was the head- quarters of the New Yorks and they assembled there A big crowd wei. comed them. At the last minute Ferguson and Strang decided to make the trip to Los Angeles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Even Leahy had to smile. Pretty bad when they won't listen to "Sir Thomas
 Bridgeport plays more poorly than any other team in the league, when it comes to Waterbury.
 Duggan of Bridgeport is also ball player and has signed to play short stop for New Bedford the coming season.
 It Is strange that some of the play CTS that so dearly love rough house do not mix It up with men of equal stature.
 The game scheduled for Hart ford must have been postponed be- cause of the wrestling match in Ger mania hall.
 "Dunpy,' "Dumpy," where in the world did you ever find Connolly? We have players in our amateur lea que that are bad, but he is worse. Griffin took all the fight out of him.
 Of course the management was not to blame, but when did Messrs Me- Mahon and Halliwell receive that telegram It was dated 10:A yester- day morning Seems as though it reached here in timc for the evening papers.
 New Haven goes 10 Wallngford this evening and the boys are nut tering What will the harvest be- New Haven Leader On the way home they must have whistled We May Get Over It, But We'll Never Be the Same"
 Cunningham the old Providence rush. who is now playing with Bea- yer Falls, where Frank Sutton came from, has been signed by Bridgeport. He should greatly strengthen the team if he is as good as when he rushed with Pierce on the old Provi- dence five. Pretty fast quintet in Bridgeport with Pierce, Cunningham, Duggan, Woods and Mitchell. It appears as though Dicky Pierce is doing this league, ill way, more harm than good. In several cities he 1 has been advertised to surely be on hand, but when the time came the ] referee on the request of the manage | ment regretted to annOunce-well you know the rest, you heard last even. | ing. The management was wise in having Leahy make the announce ment for although they were un- d0ubtedly sincere in their state ments that Pierce would be here. the crowd would not have thought of that and would have showered their displeasure on the announcer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
wsLLINGFoRp WINS AGAIN.

waIlingford, Feb 2I.-In the most interesting home polo game Of the season. waIlingford beat New Haven here lass night. 5 to 1. The play started off with rush and continued fast through the first period and when the bell sounded at the end of the first period the score was tie each team having caged two goals. Mccarthy caged the first goal of the evening in 2:33.
 The second period eased ID some wallingfori being unable to score. while Jason connected twice for the visitors.
 Tn this period. Saunders broke his skate and had to leave the hoor for a short period. Madden took his place and was given a royal welcome.
 With the score 1 to 2. Wallingfori started the third period at a furious pace and kept it up throughout. Me Carthy caged one in 2:10 and Be>se followed with two more. which gave waIIingford a lead that they kept un- til the end of the game
 Saunders was knocked out in the middle of the third period. eolliding with Jason and going heavily to the floor. He resumed play after about five minutes. however.
 Mccarthy and Besse worked well together. showing the best form yet and the playing of Saunders at een- ter was very good and time and time again he was cheered by the crowd. Mullen for New Haven played a grand game in goal Jason and Mil Ter were somewhat handicapped by the smalIness of the playing surface and together with the fine interfer- ence of saunders were unahIe to play their nne passing game. MiIIer he'd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
WON'T PLAY IN SOUTH.
kid Mccormick May fet Re Secured
 Ky Holyoke.

Holyoke, Feb 27.-Michael (kid) former captain of the IIolyoke base ball team. returned to his home in Jersey City yesterday, Liter spending a week as the guest of |ocaI friends. McCornick's base ball kutu.e is still uncertain. as he con- 1 Finues to be firm in his declaration |bat he will not report to the Nash line club of the Southern league. 1 Unless he can play somewhere in the hor,h. he may cast his fortunes with Ireoutlaw Atlantic league.
 While the Holyoke club will not at lsmpt to do any business with Nc I,ormiek. as he was secured from 1t
 " Nashville through draft. 1t Is un-
 erstood that the Holyoke manage |,eut would be only too glad to se- [,re his services again if 1t could be
 arranged. and Mccormick Is anx-
 ,rs to return here the coming sea-
 bp Manager Dan O'Neii If the
 prineneId club is said to have been
 hx.ous to secure him also.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27

Tonopah club Of Nevada has made an alleged offer of s10OO for a finish fight between Tommy Burns and Mike Schreck to take place on July f. Schreck has accepted but Burns says that he will wait until after his fight with Jack O'Brien at Los An xeles on May 9. Here is q chance sor Jim Corbetf to make good his offer to wager &150O0 on Schreck against any bezvyweieht in the world To Burns it would probably look Iike finding uony in the Gfreek
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
POLO WHITES.

That game was a joke.
 Clane. cIang. clzne. went the ham, mer on the anvil
 It was about the first time this sea- son that the crowd was realIy sore.
 waIIIugford is coming Two victe- xfes in the sane number of eveuineL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
Polo League Standing.
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE.

Thursday. Feb 2s-New Haven at Bridgeport, Rorty referee. New Brit ain at Waterbury. Doherty referee.
 Friday. March 1-Bridgeport at New Haven. Leshy referee. Hartford lat waIlingford. Doherty referee.
 Saturday. March 2-Waterbury at New Britain. Leahy referee. walling- ford at Hartford, Rorty referee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
Va. Kess ss Prices.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-The weather was fine and the attendance good at Oakland. The Hatasoo handi cap over the futurity course was won In a hard drive by Van Ness. admlra- bIy handled by I. Williams
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27
CLOSE GAME AT CASINO.

Although Bossers team made whirlwind finish, it was defeated by Galipeau's at the Casino alleys last evening by the small margin of twer- weight pins. The winning team cap tured the first two strings and had the third apparently well in hand. when it's opponents woke up and came under the wire at q fast clip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27

ccUIt"WdltfUufF fF bifuEcVoft VT : rushes. Duggan 6. Murray (. stops. Mitchell 34. Sutton Is: fouls called. on Bridgeport i Waterbury 2. Ref cree, Leahy. Timer. Mcdonald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-27

Gotch Failed to Throw Olsen.
 CINCINNATI. O., Feb. G.-Frank Gotch of Humboldt, Ia.. failed to throw Charley olsen of St. Louis in fifteen minute wrestling bout here last night.