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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
BIG LEAGUE RECORDS.
Leading Eaters of the American and
 National Leagues.

The latest records compiled show that of the American league hitters Miles of St. Louis now leads with 1891 while Wallace, also of the Browns, Is second, with 1858. Wallace's record is n good one, as be has played in 36 games and has made AS hits. Larry Lajoie dropped off five points, but still has the fine figure of 353. The other 300 hitters are Pickering, St. Louis. .3lS; Oldring, Philadelphia. .3l6: Blankenship, Washington. BIO; C.. Jones, Washington, 30S; Cobb, De- tro.t. .30T; Flick. Cleveland, .305. Flick leads in base stealing. with a total of l5, while Conroy of New York is second with 12. The home runs have been few, and Hoffman, with two, is the only man wao has secur- ed more than one. Lajoic has made IA two-base hits, while Unglaub of Boston has a total of II to his credit. Detroit Is the heaviest batting club so far, and the Sox lead in the fielding end of the game. The Bradley-Tur- ner-Laj jole-Stovail combination of the Blues has pulled off 32 double plays. more than any other team. The Chicago team seems to be just as much the hltless wonders as ever. Not a man of the Chis" is batting over 300. The 300 batters of the National league are. Magee'. Phlla. delphia, .343. Mitchell Cincinnati .317: Hoffman, Chicago, .317: Beau mont. Boston. .315; Steinfeldt, Chi cago. .314; Titus, Philadelphia. .3Oo
 New York, .301; Bates, Boston, 900
 Wagner. Pittsburg. .303: Bowermnn
 Nine of the Giants are batting over
 PAS and six of the Cubs have aver ages of .250 or better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
IN THE COURTS.
Waterbury Tennis Players Were
 Beaten by Ansonia.

Beaten by Ansonia.
 The tennis players of this city were defeated in Ansonia Saturday by the following scores:
 Bartholomew of Ansonla defeated W. r. Carter of Waterbury, 0-4. 6-3; Perry of Ansonia defeated J. NJ. Bur rall, 2nd, of Waterbury. 5-4. 2-0, U-4; Emerson of Ansonia defeated Hol- comb of Waterbury, GA, b-3; Williams of Waterbury won from Arthur 8. Brown of Ansonia. 8-3. G-4; John B.. Burrall won from Schneider. 7-5,, 0-1; Fulton of Waterbury won from Nun ger of Ansonia GO. 5-7, 6-I.
 Tn the doubles Bartholomew and Perry of Ansonia defeated Carter and Williams of Waterbury. GO. G-i: Brown and Schneider of Ansonia de- feated Burrall and Burrall of Water bury, GA, 6-4: Emerson and Munger of Ansonia won one set from Fulton and Holcomb, 6-4, and the next set was tied at 0 all to be finished later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

FOUND-At 315 Bank st.E. w. Lu- cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favorite brands of cigars and to- bacco. Cigars by the box specia'- ty. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

will be loaned to anyone that is working and to housekeepers on their own personal note Lowest rates in the city. s5 for 25 cents. Strictly confidential. 43 East Main st, room 21. 6-10-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

The Torrington high school team defeated St Johns base ball team by a score of IA to 12 on the golf grounds Saturday. The battery for the locals were Stein and Clark and
 for the visitors Cleveland and Pastor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

Friday afternoon the base ball team representing the business men of Brooklyn played its first game this season. being defeated at Cor coran's lots by the Letter Carriers nine by the score of Al to 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

Hartford high made good her hopes for victory over New Haven Saturday in Hartford by winning in the ninth with victory of to {. The deciding tally was made by Pil- ion. who got hit after Coles had struck out. made second on one wild throw. third on another and stole home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

L. P. DULAC-Stair builder and cab inet maker. jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mall orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 2-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-People who have old or new carpets to be cleaned and laid to send for Barney, the carpet layer. First-class work guaranteed. Ad- dress B. J. Mulcrone, 40 Cherry st. or telephone Benson Furniture Co, No 10s6. 5-20-1m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Miscellaneous.

horse strayed to my premises about four days ago. Owner may have same by paying expenses. Charles DeBlshop. Per kins ave. b-1-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Junior League Standing.
SHOP LEAGUE GAMES.
Good Games Played on All the Dia- monds on Saturday.

Up at the Driving park Saturday the Oakville Pin company team wal loped the Button company in the first game by the score of to 0. p Both twirlers did good work with Leese having the better of 1t. The score:
 R H F
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT-Tenement of six rooms. second floor, 95 Griggs st. SIS per month. Inquire on top floor or at 235 Walnut st. top floor, side en- trance. 6-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-For the U. s. Marine Corps, men between ages 21 and 36. An opportunity to see the world. For full information apply in per son or by letter to postoffice build ing, Waterbury, Conn. 6-3-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

Tn the second contest on the same grounds the Scovill factory team had a picnic with the Waterbury Manu- featuring company, winning the game just about as the Scovills pleas ed. The score: R H E Scoyiu J.. 13 IA 2 Wat. Mfg Co. ]
 Batteries-Lavigne and Doherty; Smith and Callahan.
 The Berbecker & Rowland team won an exciting contest from the Smith & Griggs ball tossers in which the bats were in good working order. The score: R H E B. & R. 10 16 6 | s. x G.. ................ ID 4
 Batteries-Palmer and Dyson; Sheehan and Hayden.
 Yesterday afternoon the Berbecker & Rowland and the Smith & Griggs teams faced each other on the Pin shop grounds and the former team was again the winner by the close score of 8 to '. The game was won by a single in the last half of the ninth made by Killarney who sent Dyson over the plate.
 A team made up of employees of the office of the American Brass com. pany defeated a team from the Bene. dict & Burnham company yesterday by the score of 8 to 5. The latter club was made up of several members of the amateur league.
 | Tn a one-sided contest the West End Brass mill baseball team defeated the Thomaston A. c. by the score of to 0 yesterday afternon. The feat ures of the game were the pitching of Moran of the local team and the catching of Scanlon of the visitors.
 Two games were played Saturday morning on the Hill street diamond The first game was between the North End Ponies and the 0rients The Ponies won by the score Of I2 tc 9, and the second game was between the Ponies and the Bishop Street Pirates. The Ponies won this game also by the score of 8 to z. The line. up of the Ponies was as follows: Manager F. A. Lawrence c. l.. Cahar lrf, Malone p. ". Blackall 1b. J. Dull aney 2b, F. Baker ab. Captain D Blodgett ss. P. Jop If. D. Peet of, " Leggett If. W. Burlington If.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT-Furnished rooms in new house on North Main st. suitable for man and wife or gentleman. Privileges. Inquire at Democrat office. 6-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

The Bennett and Pierce school teams of the Massachusetts Cram mar School league yesterday broke all existing base ball records by play ing at Dorchester the longest game on record For twenty-eight in- nings the teams battled until in the last round of the great contest the Pierce school squeezed run across and clinched the game. The previous record for extra innings was when the Harvard and Manchester teams played twenty-five innings in 1877. It is singular that the longest game on record should have been played by Boston schooiboy teams. for 1t was only month ago that Dorches- ter and Newton high school teams established a worlds record for schoolboy teams. contesting nineteen innings to tie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
WANTED

First-class lathe hands; must be able to read drawings: grinders on Brown < Sharpe and LAndis machines, also drop forgers on automobile parts. The Locomo- bile Co of America. Bridgeport, Conn. s-s-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

At Proyidence-Brown 6, Pennsyl- yanIa O.
 At Cambrldge-HarTard 2. Colum- bia 1.
 At Bethlehem-Lehigh 4. Lafayette 2.
 At schenectady-Union 13. Rutgers At Fordham-Fordham ., Alabama 1.
 At Burlington. vt-vermont 9. Will Hams 1.
 At Exeter \ .H.--Andover 3, Exc ter 2
 At waterville. Me.-Bates 3, Colby
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
COLLEGE GAMES.
Holy Cross Took a Victory in the
 Ninth Inning.

Worcester. Mass, June l0-Iloly Cross won from Wesleyan Tn the ninth Inning Saturday to '. -Four hits. in- cIuding a double. and two errors gave Holy Cross four runs in the eighth, tying the score and another was made in the ninth. The score:
 R.H.E. Holy Cross i 01100O 41-S l4 Wesleyan .0000 600-7 $ S4 Dowd and Sweeney; McCathryn and Day. Time 2hours. Umpire-0'Reil- ly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

lWANTED-Light trucking, furni- ture moved with care. w. T. San ford & Co, A Canal st. Telephone l004. o-4-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
ON THE LINKS.
Local Players We're Wen Trimmed
 in Meriden.

The Waterbury Golf club went to Meriden Saturday and were defeated by the following scores:
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT-Large store, desirable for any business. 669 East Main. Inquire 675 East Main st. 6-10-8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

knocked out two home runs Ihe The teams lined up as follows: w. B. C.-neyereaux. 3b; olifts 1b; Stein. If; Reese, c; Stevens, 2h; Burton. of; Sigmund. ss; Birch, rf: Tocchio. p.
 T. H. S.--Bagrie. 8b; Hogan, ss; A. Cleveland. 1b: Burwell. cf; Rose, 2b; Harrison. If: Perkins. of: Gil- man. C: R. Cleveland, ?. The score;1
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-All who enjoy game of pool to come to Olanoff's, II Grand st, where they can use tables. Witn free refreshments furnished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

FOR SALE-Bicycle; new tires. coaster brake. wheel in o. K. con dition. Will sell cheap. Address H. L. A.. Democrat. 6-l0-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

Westminster school nine of Sims bury defeated the Taft base ball team Saturday in a close and excit- ing game. Sahlin's fine pitching. by which the visitors were held down to five hits. was a feature of the game. Taylor made a sensational catch In the outneld and Lilley's double In the fifth brought applause from a large crowd. Lilley scored both of Taft's runs. The batting order was as follows:
 Taft-Lnley. 90; Corners. e; DemIng (captl, ss: Munson. rf; Page. sb: Hull. lf: SahIin. p; Wy man. 1b: Taylor. cf.
 Misunderstanding. If: Camp. sb: Thilbin. eff: Pierce. C; Osborn. If: Dodge. 1b: Miller. ss: Brush. D; Chandler. 1b. The score:
 Westminster oo01o007o-sse s Taft .... 006o101eo-14e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

COLLECTOR-If you have any claims you cannot collect. let me have them. and I guarantee results. l am here on the ground and know the ropes. I have agents in all states. and can handle cases any where. Frank J. Rametti. the col lector who collects. 16 East Main st. Groom 3). Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-Position doing general
 homework by competent woman. I Call 701 South Main st. 6-S-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED--The public to know that ]. F. Farrell has moved his photo graph gallery to 50 Bank st. where he is prepared to do all kinds or first-class work. Children's photos . speciality; all work guaranteed.
 5-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

MEN WANTED to get their custom and ready made clothing. the pest goods for the least money. for casn or credit. Call at 33 Grand st ana see Al Arthur Bernier. b-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT "A flat of seven rooms. all Improvements. Apply P. Holohan, 149 South Main st. 6-8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

M. A. DULAC, builder sno contIac- tor, stair builder and capineI maker: i: store fitting speciality. once ano shop with J. E. Smith & Co. So Ben edict st, Waterbury. Conn. Resi- Gence 6s Tracy ave; postofuce Do1 1ly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

FURNISHED ROOMS = With or without board. Call at 249 Bank st. 6-S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

THE NEW FOOD LAW has no ter TOTS for Avery's West Main St Res taurant. While our prices are down to hard pan. everything we handle is of the best. Unbelievers should try one of our zoe dinners. Lunches from 5c up. Avery's. 445 West Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

The Waterbury Business college team defeated the Torrington high school aggregation at the golf grounds Saturday bT the score of 17 to a. The feature of the game vas the batting of Dsversaux. vhs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

LOST-Gold fob, with locket. on which are initials T. c. H. Lost at ball grounds on Saturday. Suita- ble reward if returned to this office.
 6-10-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

LOST-Pair of spectacles. between West Liberty st and St Patrick's church. Reward for return to Democrat office. 6-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
TO RENT

TO RENT-Three rooms and recep- ton hall. all Improvements. Call 406 Dublin st. t6-S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT-A large furnished front room. suitable for one or two, with all Improvements. at A Cottage place. second floor, south side. R-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
NEW ApyERrrsEMENTs.

TO RENT--Tenement of rooms. with Improvements. on High st. In quire Frank the Shoeman. 2oS Bank st. 6-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

FOR SALE-At auction,. horses. har- nesses and wagons. Wednesday, June l2. Sackett Auction Co. Property sold for a commission. John Simmons, auctioneer. Estab- lished 1900. c. A. Sackett. prop.
 6-l0-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-Cast of clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mall or. ders promptly attended to. A. K. Posner. 303 Bank st. 11-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-Cleaning of all kinds: window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinney. 69 Kings bury it. Tel 2ss-s. s-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

WANTED-The people to know X they have not 97 for . ton of coal.
 they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. 12-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT--A large tenement; would prefer grown up family. Inquire at Democrat office. 6-2l-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

TO RENT-Cottage of rooms and barn. cor Middle and Market sts; all Improvements. Apply Fidelity Construction Co, 9S9 Baldwin st.
 6-l0-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

| WANT YOU to distribute samples.
 s3 daily. No canvassing. Hum mel. 3657 Indiana. Chicago. 6-10-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10

The Berbecker & Rowland team won an exciting contest from the Smith & Griggs ball tossers in which the bats were in good working order. The score. R H E
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
MANTZ PASSES AWAY
Well-knOwn Sporting Characters
End Is Sudden.
Dies In BRItimOre-Spent Some Years
OF Ills Life in This City, and
Owned Property Here.

Baltimore, Md, March 15.-George
Washington Mantz, one Of the best
known sporting characters IN Baltimore,
died to-day at the Maryland University
Hospital, apparently from natural. though
at present from unknown, causes, and
Coroner Martin has been asked TO deter
mine what the exact cause Of death was.
This morning Mr. Mantz was brought
in a carriage, accompanied by his WIFE.
TO the hospital, and DR.. Arthur NJ. Ship
ley. Of the STAFF, noticed that he was un-
conscious and practically in a m0ribund
condition. He did not regain conscious
ness. despite the efforts Of the physicians,
and died in about an hour.
Mr.. Mantz lived at 624 West Fayette
street. and is survived by only his widow.
He had been missed from his usual
haunts-"the block, on Eutaw street. be-
tween Baltimore and Fayette-for only
the past four or five days. Previous 10
that time he seemed to be in his usual
health. II is known that for some years
past he had suffered from bladder
trouble.
Mr.. Mantz was fifty-six years old last
II
lived for some tine n Washington, re-
turning TO this city about twenty years
ago. Before the suspension Of the LOuisi-
ana Lottery he was agent of the scheme
in this city. He was particularly fond
of the pugilistic game, and attended prac-
tically all of the big fights in the cOun-
try. He finally developed into referee
of boxing matches, and for some years
was the principal referee of this city and
Washington. As a side line. during the
height Of baseball in this city in the
middle COS, MantZ was engaged by the
Baltimore Baseball Club TO stand at the
grandstand gate and exclude objection
able characters. OF late years he had
withdrawn from the pugilistic limelght.
Mr. Mantz was for years identified with
the old Democratic machine and rendered
valuable service, He was comparatively
well fixed financially, and it is estimated
that he was worth about $4,000. mostly
invested in real estate
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
DowntotVn-Near the Market
ACKNOWLEDGE PAGE GIFT.
Board of Visitors of Virginia Uni
Versity Hold Session.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville, Va. March 15.-The board
OF visitors Of the University Of Virginia
met tonight at that institution. The
most important matter that came up for
consideration was the resignation Of Prof.
Francis II. Smith from the chair Of natur
raj philosophy, which he has occupied
since the resignation Of William Barton
Rogers. ffty-seyen years ago. The board
passed resolutions Of regret and recogni-
tion Of the value Of Prof Smiths services
and requested him 20 continue as pro-
fessor emeritus.
The board also accepted. with gratitude.
the gift Of 10000 from Mrs. Thomas Mel
son Page. Of Washington. which is 20 be
styled the "Barbour-Page lecture fund. "
Several resolutions Of thanks for other
recent gifts were adopted
-Four professors were elected to fill
chairs in the university. as follows; Dr.
Stephen II. Watts. Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. professor or general surgery and
director Of the university hospital. Dr.
Thomas Leonard Watson, Virginia Poly
technic Institute, professor of economic
geology; DR.. Robert VI. Bird. University
of Missouri. collegiate professor Of chem
istry ard director Of laboratory, and Or.
Arthur f. Austin. Of Boston. adjunct
professor Of physiological chemistry for
the remainder Of the present session.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
PULL PICTURES ON PLAINTIFF
Street Car Attorneys Had Alleged
Paralytic Photographed.
Views show HausmRn, Who Could
Not Walk in Court, Carry
I'm Bale of Hay.

Baltimore, March 15.-Counsel for the
defense presented a new kind of medical
expert 10 a jury in the Superior Court
yesterday afternoon. II was the case OF
Frederick Hausman against the United
Railways and Electric Company
Hausman had just told the jury how a
trolley car had run into the rear Of a
wagon he was driving along Garrison
avenue, near West Arlington. on January
{, 1905, infiicting upon hir1 such serious
injuries that paralysis resulted. He de-
clared that he had never recovered from
the stroke.
Show the jury, please" said Attorney
Albert z. Donaldson. for the United Com
pany, Just how difficult il is for you to
walk because Of your injuries"
Mr., Hausman shuhied slowly and pain
fully along for three or four feet. Then
his legs gave way beneath him and he
would have fallen had not the lawyer
held him up
You are excused" said Mr.. Donaldson.
Then he held UP before the judge and jury
a batch of a dozen or more photographs
I'VE wish TO offer these in evidence" he
declared.
The photographs were handed over to
the jury for inspection. They showed a
man alleged to be the plaintiff IN the case.
climbing backward and forward from
wagon, carrying heavy bags Of meal or
grain. totlng TO the wagon with the aid
Of another man heavy bale OF hay.
According to the testimony OF the
United's witnesses a photographer secret
ed himself behind the second-story window
Of house on Columbia avenue, where he
could gain a good view OF the front OF
the feed store where Heusman Is en-
ployed. The photographer testified that
ne was successful in getting thirteen pho
tographs OF Hausman while he was
actively engaged In loading and unloading
4ha wa CON
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
wAsHINaroN HERALp RuREAu.

Corner Of Prince and Royal Streets.
Alexandria, Va, March I5.-Interesting
addresses on educational themes were
delivered before large audience in the
First Baptist Church this evening. at the
closing exercises Of the annual meeting
Of the Teachers Institute in this city.
The morning and afternoon sessions were
held In Odd Fellows Hall, on North CO.
iumbus street, and were attended by
nearly 80 delegates, including the great
majority Of the teachers of the public
schools in this city. Alexandria and Fair
fax counties. Superintendent N. D. Hail.
Of Fairfax County, presided. The discus
sions were participated in BY several OF
the members Of the State board of exam
iners.
The opening exercises at the evening
meeting We're conducted by Rev, Or. ".
F. Fisher, pastor Of the First Baptist
Church. J. D. Eggleston, jr.. superin-
tendent of public instructions, then deliv-
cred an address outlining the general edu-
cational work in the State. He was fol-
lowed by Rev. DR.. Fisher, who spoke on
the theme. ''The Relation Of the Home TO
the School" Or. Bruce r. Payne, OF the
University Of Virginia, discussed the sub
ject, "A High School in Easy Reach Of
Every Child" and School Examiner
Charles G. MaphIs made the closing re-
marks.
At the morning session the opening ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev Everard
Meade, rector OF old Pohick Church The
order Of procedure was as follows: Lit
erature in the public school, School Ex-
aminer Harris Hart discussion led by
Principal z. J. Haight, Of Fairfax County:
Morals and manners In the public
school, Miss Milstead, OF Fairfax
County, discussion led by Miss Detwiler,
Of Fairfax; What I have observed in the
schools OF the Fifth school circuit" Ex-
aminer Charles G. Maphis; Drawing IN
the public schools" Examiner J. S.
Thomas, discussion led by Miss Bashford
Of Alexandra County. In the afternoon
School Examiner r. H. Russell discussed
The essential qualifications Of q sue
cessfuI teacher" and School Examiner
Joseph II. Saunders spoke on the subject
Our educatlona, exhibit at the James
town Exposition"