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The National tribune., 1907-07-04
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The National tribune., 1907-07-04
One Of the 1st Kan.
Oldest Mother of Veteran.

Jacob Andrews, Co. G. 9th Pa,
kresgeville. Pa. thinks Sarah Kresge,
of Chestnut Hill Township, Pa, must
be about the oldest mother of a veteran
living. She celebrated her oath birth
day in April and is still quite rugged
in health. Mrs. kresge sent five sons
to the war. four of whom returned
safely to her and are alive to-day.
Emanuel, who was a member of the
51st Pa. was killed in action. Two Of
them served in the S1st Pa, and one in
Co. of the 9th. Few mothers did
better than this.
The National tribune., 1907-07-04
Widows Pensions.

Mrs. Susan Allen, wife Of John Allen,
Co. d, I'd Cal, YOncalla, Ore, says that
she is not now widow, but has been
one. Her first husband was a Pennsyl-
vania soldier, and she had also two
brothers in the army. She was obliged
to take care of her father-in-law and
a small child while her husband served
his country. Her husband did not re-
cover from his service, and finally died,
leaving her with a child to bring up
and educate. Her present husband has
been broken down in health for years,
and the heaviest part of her work is in
caring for him. There must be many
other women like her. and they certain
ly deserve the recognition and care of
the Government.
The National tribune., 1907-07-04
Thomas Post, 8, Claims the Belt.

]. A. Hays, Commander. Thomas Post,
8. Department of Missouri, Kansas City,
Mo-, sends us the record of Gilbert Van
Zandt, whom he thinks must certainly
carry off the palm for being the young
est soldier. COmrade Van Zandt en-
listed in the 18th Ohio at the tender
age of 10 years, seven months and 16
days, and after serving awhile as drum
mer boy was promoted to orderly on
Gen. Ben Harrison-s staff, where he
served continuously till the close of the
hearty.
The National tribune., 1907-07-04
First to Enlist.

Maj L. G. Kingsley claims that sc
members of the old Rutland Light
Guards, of Rutland. VT, enlisted in the
Union army before either w. NJ. De
Hart or c. F. Rand. In January. 1861.
the Governor issued a call for the uni
formed militia to get in readiness, and
on Feb at a special meeting the Rut-
land Guards took the matter under con-
sideration. Fifty-three of the rs mem
bers of the company were present. OF
these present 80 responded YES" and
one No" while nine of the absent %
voted Yes" by proxy. This was the
only enlistment the company ever made,
and therefore they claim the date of
their enlistment as Feb. 9, 1861. The
company became * of the 1st VT, which
was mustered in May 2, for three
months. In 1862 the company went out
again for nine months in the 18th VT.
OF the original 56 10 are yet living.
The National tribune., 1907-07-04
Birgex's SharpshOeters.

William NJ. Pierson. Rose Hill, Kan,
wants to know of any of the comrades
whether Lieut.. Adams, of that regi-
ment, is still living and well, and would
also like to hear from any of the vet
Grams who We're acquainted with his
brother, G. II. Pierson, who died at
Savannah, near Pittsburg Landing, in
the Spring of 1862.
The National tribune., 1907-07-04

D. P. Hubbard, Co. F, 1st N Y. Cav,
Houston, Tex, wants very much to hear
from some of the old boys of the cath
n. Y. and especially Co. X. And he is
also most anxious to hear from the boys
of his own company, only one member
The National tribune., 1907-07-04
The LIST ID. c. Cav.

Chas. w. Libby, 5th Mass, Medford,
Mass, wants any information that can
be given him of Robert Oakes Walton,
who enlisted in the d. C. Cav, was
taken prisoner. and died in Salisbury,
Nov. 4. 1864. Can anyone say if he was
wounded and in what battle? Com
rade Libby would be glad to hear from
any member of his company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
Sylvester Bauby Talks.

sporting Editor Democrat:
 l wish to state that an article which appeared in your paper last Saturday which referred to the Brownies as four-fushing their weight. The Brownies average 115 pounds. As for the Quakers. their average weight is 125 pounds. In the same article appeared statement that they did not know who was the referee on last years game. As stat ed the name of the referee ought not to have been mentioned No matter who was the referee, the official who gave the downs is the referee. The referee did not claim that there were no goal posts and that no goal would count. The Quakers claim that they kicked a place kick and that it. did not count as the referee claimed their were no goal posts. The re- fierce did not count it, as he stated that the kick went only feet while it should go 15 feet, which is the place where the crossbar comes. Of course, you could not pound it into their heads.
 We certainly claim that the Quak- CT baseball team stole a baseball in the eighth inning with the Brownies and 1t is no excuse of ours either Speaking about the Brownies getting a reputation by defeating such teams as the James Boys I notice that the Quakers defeated the Rosebuds Jrs by the score of 10 to o and the Quakers werer Is pounds heavier than them The Rosebud Jrs also claim this and have told Us that all they do is to look for fights all through and not to play them. Still the Rosebuds Jrs wish to play the Quakers for S25 and they Quakers crawled. They are also afraid to play the Clovers, Rovers and other teams. These are teams the Quakers size and they are afraid to play them.
 I wish to state that I wrote that article that appeared in last Thurs days issue of your paper. I also wish to state that it was true The Brownies will play the Rosebuds Jrs in about three or four weeks. Even the manager of the Quakers has been given his walking papers by the members of his team. just 10 show themselves up. There is buIlheadnes: for you right there. If they would only cut out all the bull they are throwing they would be all right. As stated before. the QuakeTs will not get a game go they had better hoof it and cut out shooting of their mouths The Quakers ought to take another bath 90 that they would come down to weight.
 Thanking you for the space you afford me. remain,
 S BAUBY. Captain Brownies football team 1907
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
NEW CANCER SURGERY.
Six Organs Removed-Remarkable
 Operation Performed.

What is described by physicians as a remarkable surgical operation for cancer was performed at the Hahnemann hospital on Thursday with apparent success. The patient was Mrs George Blydenburg. wife of George Blydenburg, wealthy con- tractor of Bay Shore, L. L
 Mrs Blydenburg entered the hos pital two weeks ago, after sev- eral physicians had been consulted. all of whom refused to undertake the operation, fearing fatal results. Mrs Blydenburg was suffering from a cancerous growth of the abdominal organs. Dr Walter c. Crump, after an X-ray examination, found that her death was only a question of a few days unless something was done and decided to perform the operation at once
 He sent for pr George King. the patients family physician. The op- eration was witnessed by ten physi- clans. several from out of town. one being a woman from Schenectady. and DT Judson Sanders of Reading, Pa. professor of obstetrics. The op- eration lasted for nearly three hours In that time six organs were re- moved. including the upper portion of the bladder. the verifoTm appen- dix. ten inches of the iIlum and the ascending colon.
 According 10 the physicians. oper- ations on these individual organs have been performed. but never in a combination of six. In perform ing the operation. to insure its sue cess. it was necessary to remove the large glands from the abdominal blood vessels. any injury to which would have been certain death Throughout the process the patient was under ansesthetics- Before the operation she had a pulse of so. and after 1t only 100. muck to the sur prise of the surgeons
 The third day after the operation Mrs Blydenburg showed great i'm provemeut- The news of the opera tioE s0oz spread throushout the uedieal fraternity and many phvsi- clans called at the hospital to see the patient To-1oTrow an X-rsv msehEne will be used to kiII any fragments of the growth in the tis- sues The case will be placed be- fore the Acs6euy of Pstho1ozfCeI Silence zzS other usdiEzI socfe-ies in this country
 h oozEerung on the operation yesterday DT Kins said that it sp-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
THE GRIDIRON
READY FOR
 SOLDIER BOYS
Fort Hamilton Will Be Here To- Morrow-All Waterburys in
 Good Shape.

Managers Cronan and Slavin have all arrangements completed for the pig football game tomorrow between the All Waterburys and Lieutenant Farnsworth's Fort Hamilton team of Brooklyn, New York. Coach Bagley has had his men out under hard prac- tlcs for three nights this week, and while all are big men, they will show good speed after they get going. Manager Cronan himself will not be Tn the lineup, as he is on the invalid llst, but he will be on hand to see that his boys play up to the handle. 1t Will be battle royal, for the sol diers have team this year that is running away with all their oppon- ents, Lieutenant Farnsworth. who Will be in the game himself as quar- terpack, was one of those picked last year for the All America team. He will be in the game to win and the To- calls will have to step lively if they expect to land the victory.
 A preliminary game will be start ed at o'clock when the Merrimacs and the Cadets will tackle each other This too, will be well worth witness Ing for both teams are anxious for win. The Fort Hamilton team will arrive here tonight at 9 o'clock and Will be quartered at the Hotel Wa tefoury' Sixteen men are coming, so mat there will he plenty of substi- tutes. The lineup of the All Water- burys will be as follows; Bauby le, Farley It, Dodds, D. Cronan lg. Por- ter center, Brant rg. Mahaney Tt. Weary and HurlbWt re. Lawlor and Legge qb. Joe Bagley and John Bag ley lhb, Hoffman fh, Hayes rhb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
KID WOULDN'T FIGHT.

Meriden, Oct. 12.-Jim Gormley of this city and Kid Brennan of Hart ford were matched to fight at 145 pounds here last night at the smoker of the North End club. Brennan wanted his part of the purse in his hands before he would go on. The club agreed to put the money up with the referee but Brennan refused. The local sports were confident that Gormley would defeat the Hartford boy. Maher of New Haven agreed 10 take Brennan's place. He fought six rounds and was given the decision because of fouling on the part of Gormley. The officials of the club had arranged to have Jeff Doherty fight Gormley if Brennan did not show up. but Maher's offer was ac- cepted Kid Dutton and Kid Cru delle. Meriden boys. had a draw in six rounds. Joe Ryan of New Brit ain and Bill Cassidy of Meriden were to go six rounds but Cassidy won in the first round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
A PerpIsxirc Bulletin,

In 1876 the late John Hay. who died as secretary of state. and Alvey A Adee were serving tosetbnr in the lC- gatiOn at Madrid They were intense ly interested in the o1te0-1 -1e oE tEe Ee- publican national cC7ve1151z. ald spezs days wondering vbo v-CzId be no. nated Ole upzliaE tasy fgzBi th- item in a MstlEii EeWspzpsE ~Ru5e bart IS- Noyes oE Azer5cz has beer elected president cf aza reTubItc of the north--
 That was ss rear as the spanish cs- flor co1d get to tae bl--etfa- -Rztksr- fond B HzFes las bcsl n0Zi1zted f1- president by tbe Eeg1b.ieza uzt59lzl cozve1I501-- and it took Ades and Hay a week to figure 1t 0zt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
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JIM BARNES MATCHED.
Caprimi Will Try to Throw Him
 Twice in an Hour.

Middleweight Champion Jim Barnes of Springfield has received and accepted a challenge from Leo Caprimi, an Italian heavyweight. to a wrestling match. either in Spring field or New York. The Italian will undertake to throw Barnes twice in an hour, and Barnes thinks it will be easy money to take up with the offer. CapTimi has been doing some sensa- tional wrestling in New York and other places
 Barnes says he does not know Caprimi except by reputation. The Itelian is said to weigh in the neigh boThood of 1sO pounds. but it takes a pretty powerful 1s0 pounder to pin Barnes twice in an hour. and he is willing to take a chance with the chap from sunny Italy. Barnes has about recovered from the attack of boils by which he has been bothered for several weeks. He says he eonsid- CTS himself as it as ever again and believes he will be able to hold his own against any aspirants for cham pionship hoaors within the middle weight limit this season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12

peared now that the time was not far distant when almost any except ing the vital organs can be removed without danger of death. The nor tality of cancer which is so appall- ing" said the physician, lis the nor tality of delay. If patients would only consult physicians early, and if physicians in general would appre- ciate that it only takes a few weeks to develop into hopeless case, then cancer would, with other conditions, take its proper place as to mortal- ity."
 Mrs Blydenburg's condition has so improved that she has asked for solids to eat. She is about 50 years old, and was in good health until a year ago. If she recovers the physi- clans say her case will be a matter of importance to medical history. Df Crump is professor of obstetrics at Flower hospital. visiting surgeon of several hospitals in the city and is attached to the Woman's college.
 Dr James E. Burt, professor os physical therapeutics of the New York Homeopathic college and of the Flower hospital, in speaking of the operation said it was the first of the kind which he had heard of.
 Dr L. L. Danford, professor of ob- stetrics at the New York Homeo- psthic hospital. said that he could not recall such an operation, and that it was wonderful case. T hope the patient will recover" said the physician, ''as 1t will be a marked advancement in surgery. New York Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
LOTTA'S HORSE WON.

Lexington. Ky. Oct 12.-The classic Pennsylvania here yesterday was won by the racing queen of the present trotting season. the California bred mare Sonoma Girl The famous mare was an odds on favorite in the bet ting. but so often has this famous race gone to an outsider that the packers of the field numbered hun dreds. On this occasion they took long chances, as the celebrated mare never gave her followers any uneasi- ness, winning. each heat. In the last heat she trotted. save one. the fast est third heat in the history of the race Her time was 205L. while Sweet Marie went a third heat in 205. Horsemen rate Sonoma Girls third heat superior to Sweet Maries' per formance, as a stiff wind blowing up and down the stretches made the go- ing all against fast time This is the second time and in succession that horses owned by Miss Crabtree. the retired actress. have won the Tran sylvania. She captured the race last year with her gelding Nut Boy
 The pacing Futurity was easy for Shakespeare He was always favor ite over the field and was driven to victory by Mike Bowerman The 2.20 trot went over to today after four different horses had each won heats. Though the weather was cool. thou sands passed into the grounds to see the Pennsylvania decided
 A touch of sentiment which was unusual occurred after the Transyl- vania Lotta. seated in a floral horse- shoe, was carried across the track and she presented the design to Me- Henry Miss Crabtree had suffered a sprained ankle and had to be carried across the track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
BOYS SCHOOL PROSPEROUS.
Correct Impression That Magistrates
 Have Power to Release Charges.

In the report of the trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys. on the work done by that institution during the past year. a statement is made correcting the usual impression that boys can be released from the school before they reach the age of 21- The trustees say that sppliea- tions are continually made to judges and other magistrates for the release of boys. The trustees say that they will not release any boy until he has reached the honor grade in his work.
 In addition to this the report ex- presses regret that TO progress has been made during the past year to- ward the completion of the gym nasium. \ reason for this was that the general assembly neglected to grant an appropriation
 The year IS reported 10 have been a fairly prosperous one financially, although the pToducts of the farm and gardens have been less than usuzF becsuse cf the late spring and midsummer drought The crop of potatoes vas especially small The baIsECs in tks treasury after the payment of the September bills is considerably larger than usual, aEguatI1Z t0 Sa5410I-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
WATCH THIS FINISH.
Best Umpire in New England En
 gagged For City League Games.

SuSNu oi NAtJ
 It may be the wind-up of the sea- son tomorrow and it may not for it all depends on the Brooklyns. If the latter team wins the game to- morrow then there must be another game next Sunday. Manager Grant of the North Ends, which team plays the Brooklyns, says that Manager Madden is figuring too much on a victory. The North Ends will stop all pennant aspirations the Brook lyns have. if Manager Grant is to be believed. If this should be the case, then the winner of the Pastimes and Merrimacs game will be the winner of the cup. The first game will start promptly at 12:30 and the team that is not on hand at that time. will lose the game by forfeit. The second game will begin promptly at 3:15, no mat ter whether the first game is over or not.
 As those final games, or what may prove to be the final games are of great moment just now. the presi- dent of the league, acting under in- structions of the other managers, has engaged an umpire of well known reputation. He is not Ken nedy, nor Kelly. nor a Rorty, nor a Hill, but he is better than all of them put together. He is known as Tom Houlihan, the best umpire in the east. He will have full charge of the field and will rule the teams with an iron hand. Players, who att tempt to bulldoze him, will be sent to the bench with lightning dispatch. The spectators will be sure to see two ball games that are ball games. The adherents of each team will be out in force. From the North End will come rooters by the hundred to try and down the Brooklyns. They have won the cup enough" will be their cry and they will root hard against the Doys from over the bridge. From Brooklyn will come the always loyal fans, who see hopes of another cup to be added to their already big scpply. There is an- other little niche for this cup" says Manager Mike Madden. From the west end will flock hundreds of more loyal fans who will shout 10 their hearts content for the Pastimes and Manager Mcdonald says things will be changed form what they were last Sunday. From the east end vill rush another bunch of faithful supporters of the Merrimles and they will root as they know now to root It will be four sections of the city against each other ard all roofing for their own.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
THE PUGlLISTS
AL KAUFMAN
 WHIPPED BARRY
Had Him Going When His Seconds
 Threw Up the Sponge-0ther :. . Fight News.

Philadelphia, Oct 12.-Al kaufmann found it easy to whip Dave Barry here last night at Industrial Boxing club exhibition. Kaufman beat his man decisively in every round and had him groggy and going in the third round, when Barry's seconds threw up the sponge. Barry is not in Kaufmann's class. The latter proved himself lightning fast, clever and carries fearful wallop in either hand. It was a one-sided battle.
 Al Kaufman is the young heavy weight brought east by Billy Delaney from California, who is confident he has championship stuff in him. kauf nlann's recent victory over Mike Schreck in their battle at San Fran cisco sent his stock above par. Dave is husky Chicagoan managed by Jack Curley. Barry is live wire, as proved by his battles with Burns. Schreck and Sullivan, in which he gave a good account of himself, even if he didn't win.
 Barry was the first to enter the ring. He was followed a moment later by Kaufmann.
 Jack O'Brien got into the ring and challenged the winner. He was given a warm reception.
 Round One-kaufmann crossed short right to head and swung left to wind, Kaufman swung both hands to head and then repeated it. Kauf- mann hooked left to face and swung left to wind. Barry put two short rights to wind..T Kaufmann swung right to ear aud sent right and left to head. then stiff left to face. Kauf- mann sent rights to chest and head, then swung both hands to chin. Barry sent. left to kidneys Kaufman swung two rights to jaw then fought Barry to ropes Bell, Kaufmann's round.
 Round Two-Kaufmarn swung right to ear, then two more to same place. He then swing with both hands on Barry's face. Barry sent left to jaw. Kaufman swung two rights to jaw and Barry went down for tbe count of nine, Barry crossed two rights to head and they exchanged rights to head. Kaufmann sent three rights to jaw and Barry took inc count of nine. Barry got up groggy and Kaufman jabbed hard left to nose. Kaufman crossed two rights to jaw and left swing to wind. Barry swung right to eye and Kaufmann foored Barry with right to jaw at bell Kaufnnanns round "
 Round Tbree-Kaufmann swings four rights and lefts to head and another right to ear. It was too one. sided, and when Barry went down from right to the jaw his seconds threw up the sponge. Barry was picked up, carried to his corner and revived in few minutes.
 Barry was absolutely outclassed and it was only matter of how long it would last Kaufmann had him beaten with his first punch.
 .Kaufmann was declared the win ner.
 In the first preliminary bout Young Farrele beat Johnny Miller easily.
 Before the principal event Jimmy Livingston beat Hughey AIcCann. both local 120-pounders, in a lively bout
 Vance Swartz of Australia, met Carley Harvey of Chicago, in good go. Both boys fought hard to a draw
 Eddie Wade of Toledo. tackled Ed- die Bailey. of Philadelphia Bailey was too heavy, and after he had floor co Wade several times the referee stopped the bout in the fourth round. Bailey was the winner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
BASE BALL NOTES.

Great ball games tomorrow on the Driving park
 Umpire Tom HoaIihan of Boston will be in charge of the games
 Sueh spectacular finish has never been seen in any league in this ooan- try
 The first s1Ee vii start promptly al IZ-30 and the second one at s:15. So be on hand early and enioT both battles
 Yoa may be able to name the win nsT of the cup tO-norr0v- ana yoa nay not If the BrOoklyEz E1ss then there must be a winner for the cup. fer the Psss-sIss and MsTrIzzcs are tied for the first position zov-
 Ihs Brooklyn r0o1eTs say that if
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
FOOTBALL NOTES.
Great game tomorrow

Fort Hamilton will he on deck
 ThomastO1 will he here next Sun day
 Eddie Farley will play his first football game before a Waterbury audience
 The All New Havens. who were last year known as tbe Nonpareils, have been advertising that tIley were 10 play a game with the All Water burys next Sunday. but they arc away of in their calculations. the Thomas tons will be here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12
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Showuzn -Look here. yo4r paper said tks biggest snake in uy show was twenty feet lo1g whe1 it's really thir1TS1e feet Edit0r-SOzTy. bat ws were P1shed fo- space yesterday and lad to czt evszyhiag dsza--L9zso7 TfrRFR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-12

Three base hit, Cobb; sacrifice hits, Jones, Schaeffer, Tinker, Over all; stolen base, Chance; first base on balls, by Donovan 2, by Overall ?; hit by pitched ball, by Donovan 1; first. base on errors, Detroit 1, Chi cago 2; left on bases, Detroit z, Chi cago 6; struck out, by Donovan 3, by Overall 6; double play Tinker (unas- sisted); time, 1h 40m; umpires, Sheridan and O'Day; attendance, Ill., 306.