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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
PONIES WON AT LAST.

Springfield, Sept. At certainly seemed mighty good even if the tailenders were the victims. For 1t was long time since the Ponies had won game on their own cam pus. In fact, Springfield hadn't tasted victory at home since the Whalers played on Hampden park, August 16. Yesterday the voyagers from Whaletown made a good start, but the hitting of the herd was clean and timely and a to 1 win was eked out. The score: R.H.E. Springfield 03U10 O*-6 g 0 N. London O 100000 0-l : 4
 Batteries-Luby and O'Connor; Ward and Rufiange
 Runs, Yale, Standard, Ramon. o'Connor 2, Burns. Finn; sacrifice hits, Bannon, Waite 2, Barbour; stolen bases, Standard, O'Connor. Burns; two-base hits, Yale, Bannon, o'Connor, Finn; first base on balls, of Luby 3. of Ward 2; left on bases, Springfield f, New London 4; struck out, by Luby 5, by Ward 3: double plays, Yale and Burns, Luby, Burns and Yale, Yaie (unassisted), Ward and Burns; time, l.45; attendance. 200; umpire, Rogers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
BERT GRUBB WON IT.

Holyoke, Sept. 4.-With a sweep ing swing that sent the sphere sail ing serenely beyond the right-field bulwarks, in the sixth inning Bert Grubb journeyed over the base paths yesterday afternoon with the last run of the game, and the one that put a crimp in whatever thoughts New Haven might have previously entertained of upsetting the leaders. Up to that moment the teams had moved along on an even basis with two runs apiece, those of the sister state team having been picked up with a flying getaway in the first in ming. The score: RH.E Holyoke .. 100101 *-3 8 8 N. Haven ..2 900 0-2 5 8
 Batteries-Dolan and Thackara; Brown and Bunyan.
 Runs, Grubb 2, Hoffman, Connell, Sherwood; sacrifice hit, Ahearn; stolen bases, Hoffman 2, Dowd, Mas sey. Boucher, Kennedy, Lawlor; two-base hits, Cornell, Hoffman, Grubb; three-base hit, Cornell; home run, Grubb; first base on balls, off Brown ?, off Dolan 1; left on bases, Holyoke ', New Haven 4; struck out, by Dolan ?; double play, Lawlor and Bunyan; wild pitch, Brown; time, 1.25; attendance, 100; umpire, Rorty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

lizzie Winters. the 125-pound grsp. pier. came to this city last night from New Haven with H. M. Morgan, the Western wrestler. who has been exer- cising with Winters and Eddie O'Con- nell at the training quarters in AL lingtown, near Savin Rock. The wrestIers said they had seen a good many challenges in the newspapers from men who talked about the game but had not put up any forfeits. Win ters and Morgan are ready to vrestls at any time. but they want to wrestIe for something. Morgan said he was prepared to back himself for $500. but he would go down as low as SIO0 or less if he could not get a match in any other way Winters is also ready to put up something on himself if he can get a match. The New Haven boy is willing to meet Harry Carolina. the Armenian, and Morgan thinks that Msndus Rano would be a good man for him to go up against Hartford Courant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
ANOTHER SERIES OVER.
Waterbury Had a Picnic With
 Bridgeport This Season.

Bridgeport finished its series with Waterbury Saturday and the outcome was not satisfactory to the fans in that city. The Waterbury team won thirteen of the eighteen contests Bridgeport never won a game in Wat erbury this season, while Waterbury won four of the nine played there. Bridgeport was completely outplEyCa in every department of the game, ex- cept in the strike out act, and there the two teams were about equal. Here are the figures:
 Bridgeport-At bat, 5s6; runs, 61; base hits, ,125: batting average, .211; put outs. 4S7; assists, 25e; errors. 3s; fielding average. .930; stolen bas- es. 19; sacrifice hits, Ie; two base hits, 26; three base hits, q; home runs, O; bases on balls, 52; struck out, ST.
 Pitchers. Waller. won 3. lost |: Cornen, won 2. lost 8; Tseey, lost 6; Doherty, lost 1; Yolz, lost l: Langton, lost 1.
 waterbury-At bat. 617; runs, s7; base hits. 164; batting average. .26s: put outs. 4s7; assists. 246; er- TOTS. 39; fielding average, .sss: stolen bases, 2s: sacrifice hits. zs; two base hits. 31; three base hits, 8: home run. 1; bases on balls, 5s; struck out. e7.
 Pitchers-Broukie, won 5, lost |; Farley. won, 3; Rogers. won. 3, lost 1; Hogarty, won. l. lost. 1: Ronsr, lost. |: Yerkes. won 1, lost. l.
 The teams played three extra in ming games. all in Bridgeport Bridgeport won the two that went eleven innings. while Waterbury took the other battle. the last ia that city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
Connecticut League Standing.
HANDY WINS SWIM.
Chicagoan Has No Trouble in Defeat.
 ing Gossling.

St Louis. Sept. 4.-Using the crawl stroke almost the entire distance and swimming easily at the finish, H. J. Handy. the Chicago swimmer. won the Marathon swimming race of ten miles in the Mississippi river yester- day afternoon. At the end of the long race Handy was more than two hun deTd yards in front Of the second man. His time for the ten miles was 1:40:04.
 A N Gossling. of the Missouri Athletic club. was second. and Gwynn Evans, also of the Missouri Athletic club. was third Evans finished about as far behind Costing as the latter did behind Handy.
 Fifty-three men started in the event and thirty-ozs finished The first ten men finished better than one hour and ffty-seven minutes for the ten miles Close to 20.0e8 persons gathered o1 the banks Of the river to witness the co1tets-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

a. Browns Rockaway club last night. Both boys fought hard all the way. In the opening rounds Nelson used . straight jab and got a slight lead. Glover came back with rush after the fifth round. In the last three rounds the Boston fighter earned the decision. .Fgar#n #tGa
 In the preliminaries Willie Burns won from Jack Merrick in four rounds and Harry Lortz and Joe Wilbur box ed a draw. Frankie Sheehan aud Young Nelson went six fast rounds without either having an advantage in the semi-fnal windup.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
WEARY WHIPPED EDDIE TANCEL

Milwaukee. Sept 4.-After ten rounds of sIugGiRg. in which he had shade the best Of 1t in every period after the first twO. Charlie Neary vras given the deefsian over Eddie TauceI, of Chicago. last night
 TanceI tried t0 whip Neary at the IatteTfs own zame-szhtfng at cia<e range-and took an awful beating Elr his pains Nezry slowed hardly q mark after the Eghr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
BASE FALL.
Sid Challenger Sends in His Weekly
 Statement.

There was some tall batting ln the Connecticut league last week and Ladd was the main exponent of the art of swat making. In the six games up to Saturday night. Ladd made If safe ones and at the same time touch ed the 1jO mark for base hits. He did not make any Sunday. but he put in four yesterday at Savin Rock. He is now a long way in the lead for h0nors, excluding Burke. who has taken part iu but few games. Jimmy O'ROurke also hit we'll and got back int. tho 2nIl l.lnss Hnrn Is fha list
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
BARRY-BLACKBURN BOUT.

When Jimmy Barry, the young Montana heavyweight, meets Jack Blackburn, the colored middleweight, in Bridgeport in their six round bou! before the Savoy Athletic cub Thurs. day night, the fistic fur ought to t1y to all corners of the ring. It was at first intended to hold this bout on Labor day night but no suitable hall could be found in which to hold it on that date, hence the shift of date.
 Barry was for nine months with John l.. Sullivan as sparring partner, and the great John L declares that he is the coming heavyweight cham pion. Not long ago Barry met Black burn in Philadelphia in a six round go and had his hands full to hold lis own with the colored boxer, 90, de. spite the weight Blackburn is giving away, Barry has no cinch or the de- cision in the coming bout. Black burn is jabber and has a straight left that usually gets through the best of guards. He has a decision over Joe Cans and that indicates that he is a somewhat clever fellow. AS Blackburn defeated Sailor Burke in a three round go some time ago in New York Barry feels that If he can defea, Blackburn now he will be able to get on match with the sailor. So win ming this bout means shat he will do his best to get a decision in decisive manner.
 There will be three six round pre- liminaries. The star preliminary will be between two heavywcights. KiI Cutler andJim Savage. Dave Brol- ley and Kid Hyda of Bridgeport vii. be another preliminary and d couple of fast New York little men will furnish the other bout.
 All of the boxers training a, Cap- tain Bonds in Stratford vii. be on hand. That inC,Ilas SaIl,r EurFe. Dick Hyland, George Decker. Sam McClintic and some oth.r5.
 Tickets may be obtq ned il advance of George Downing, Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
THE PUGILISTS
VISIT TO THE
 FIGHTERS CAMP
Watching the Training of Dick Hyland and Sailor Burke
 Other News.

There is plenty of excitement down around Captain Bonds training quarters in Stratford for several of the fistic artists are in training down there for some hot battles that are on the tapis. Visitors are always welcome and many from Waterbury have been in attendance. One of the real sports of the city, who took in the sights down there writes to the sporting writer of the Democrat as follows: T saw Dick Hyland, the little western wonder, in his first hard days training for his fight with the pride of Harlem, Tommy Murphy, which takes place on Sep- tember II, in Philadelphia. His first exercise was in punching the bag for five minutes. He then took on Patsey Haley, the boy who beat Aus tin Rice in the Polo A. c. New York. This go went three rounds. Then came George Decker with a chest pro- tector and all the other necessaries to protect his body. The way Hyland threw them into him he certainly needed some protection. Those three rounds were the real thing. Hyland then followed with the dumb bells in shadow boxing, which continued for five minutes. Hitting the sand bag for six minutes was next. Skip ping the rope from 800 to 1000 times followed and then leap from the dock into the Housatonic river. think Dick will be a safe money car Tier and the Connecticut sports will back him to the limit I'o me he is a pocket edition of John L. Sullivan
 Sailor Burke is also there preparing for his battle with Jack Johnson in Bridgeport on September 12. He is fine looking athletic fellow, very fast in his work and just like Jim Corbett in his build, but he can hi, harder than the ex-champion. I un. derstand that 250 sailors are coming up from Brooklyn to back hin against Johnson. I think they vii
 get good run for their money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

Norwich and Waterbury zainei in fieIdiug HOlyOke reuaiuel the same. Bridgeport fell of two points. and is still tumblinE HOlyoke is the leader with Norwieh up in secOId place again. The record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

Bridgeport. Waterbury and New London gained in batting last week. Springfield is still the leader by a comfortable margin and Holyoke is second. Here they are.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
GLOVER BEAT NELSON.

New Yurx- Sept 4-B5Ily Clover cf Bostoa O1rPozated Difk Nelson of BT0okIyE- E1 the tszr0zrd v15-Up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

Tou'rs 1oss1g noasy every czy Eat yc1r te1s-szt is vacant Tes tHe neDoerzf s1d a teaazt. 3 daTs f0r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04
THE SPORTING NEWS.
Mclean, of ..4 1 0 21 0 kiersted, 3b ....4 2 2 0 0 0

Totals ..37 12 13 27 10 4 Waterbury .... 010005 *-12 Meriden ...... 101 O000 *-- 2
 Home run, Cavanaugh; two base hit, Dodds; first base on balls, off Doran 2, off Ives 1, off Wallace g.; struck out, by Wallace II, by Doran 4; left on bases, Meriden 2, Water bury 6; double plays, Mclean to Cavanaugh, Horan to Madden; past balls. Doran 5; hit by pitched ball, Wagner; first base on errors, Bonin. Smith, Kiersted, Cavanaugh, Stevens; umpire, Alderman Peter Lawlor; time, 2 hours and minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR s2 GEMS
 A MONTE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-04

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
FOR THE WOMAN WHO sEws.

1t would be hard just now to find
more fascinating section of any OF the
large dry goods shops than the ribbon
counter The faint odor of sachet and
the sight of so many lowered and
fancy ribbons which in themselves are
suggestive of the many uses to which
they maye be put. are sufficient to make
the most hurried shopper linger for a
few minutes at that department
It's a little early to speak of holiday
shopping. but for the busy girl who
has only those oft referred to but de-
cidedly elusive and uncertain odd
minutes" for fancy work, it is not bit
too soon TO begin. Ribbons are so
easy to work with and such good re
suits can be obtained with them with
comparatively so little effort, that they
are coming TO be more popular each
year.
Dainty bags and cases for handker-
chiefs, gloves or wells, waist hangers,
hat pin holders and pin rolls are among
the many attractive and useful articles
that can be evolved from q few lengths
of wide ribbon.
The little Japanese doll wears dress
of lowered ribbon which conceals a pin
cushion. NdTTOW SATIN IibbbIS al (
fastened to the back and tied in a bow
at the top so that the novel pincushior
may be hung up in convenient place
A little sachet added to the cushion
will add to it's attractiveness as a gift
A strip of elder down and a single
width of ribbon may be made into {
very useful pin role. with but little
trouble. The eiderdown should be &
trifle narrower than the ribbon, so tina
the edges of the latter may be turned
| over and feather stitched down. Through
! the center of the elder down a narrow
satin ribbon is tackled at intervals
Hair pins may be slipped through THU
narrow ribbon, while the straight pin
and safety pins are stuck into thu
eiderdown itself. A small ribbon
pocket at one end for thread an
thimble or small scissors, adds to tn
usefulness of this roll Narrow rib
bons should be fastened to one end {
| tie around the roll.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
NEW AUTOMOBILES.

We are learning all the time. Even
the buttonhole of our grandmothers
has been improved upon by the mod
ern tailor. 1t is a good thing for the
home dressmaker to know. When cut
ting buttonholes in heavy material a
small triangle is cut in the end nearest
the edge Of the garment. This allows
the shank of the button to set easily
in the buttonhole. After cutting and
overcasting begin with two threads. one
to outline the buttonhole and the
other to work the stitches. Draw one
thread gently around the edge of the
button hole to form a cord as the
stitches are worked over it. When
completed work three or four stitches
at the inner end OF the buttonhole,
making a bar across it. When all the
buttonholes are finished the edges of
each should be drawn together by a
few stitches at the back. They should
then be pressed under a damp cloth
and when dry the stitches can be
ripped out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
NosEGAY FASHION.

That very charming habit Of wear.
ing a bouquet Of flowers tucked into
the eorsage is again universal among
the best dressed women, only as often
as not the flowers worn are artificial.
A huge ehrysanthem a single rosa
or a bunch Of violets is modish. The
first named blossoms wear well. and
SO real ones are chosen in preference
10 made ones; but roses soon droop
and violets cannot always be obtained.
so in their case artificial blossoms are
preferred.
Roses for the corsage are sold singly,
with an enormously long stalk. but
violets are best liked in a big bunch.
deity arranged IN a most natural
looking group
The jewellers have produced a nose
gay brooch that claps the bouquet
round the stalks and secures it to
the bodice or coat 1t has bumped
bar across it, through which the stalks
are slipped
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
CHOOSING WALLPAPER.

The size and plan or a room, whether
Il is light or dark. and its furnishings.
are all important points to be consid-
cred when choosing paper for II. A
high room needs frieze or one OF the
pretty borders now so inexpensive,
while a low room should have neither.
Paper OF decided color and pattern
will look Well on a room OF large
proportions. while narrow rooms and
halls are better done in plain shades.
If room is very sunny. pink and yell
low should be chosen; If the room is
light, even though the sun does not
visit it green. red or turquoise blue is
suitable. On the other hand If the
room is dark. a floral paper will tend
10 tighten it. If hangings are of
fiowery design. a floral design in pa
per should be avoided. while the OPP
posite may be said in regard TO self
colered hangings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
sPONGING ESSENTIAL.

The home i-csS:sal<er makes the mis-
take Of her life when she cuts into any
piece of heavy wooden stock without
sponging it first. Sponging is easily
done at home. Lay newspapers on the
floor. then lay one wet sheet down. open
and lay the cloth on it folded. Next
very carefully fold over the other half
of the sheet around the cloth and then
fold the whole up. being careful not to
let either the cloth or sheet have any
wrinkles when you fold 1t over and
over If you have much goods, one
sheet Will not be long enough. and YOU
viii have to place a second in the same
way, and be careful not 10 have any
gap between the two sheets. as II Will
make a line on the goods. DO not make
the folds of the goods too narrow.
Start with foot and let it increase.
When it is folded the entire length
with perfect smoothness lay the whole
mass on board and let 1t lay over
night in a cool room. In the morning
hang over a long pole. not a line, TO
dry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
A FEW HELPFUL HINTS.

Handkerchiefs will dry as If ironed
If while still wet they the carefully
smoothed out on the window pane or
mirror. or painted walls. which are
very smooth
Start on time to get ready" when
you have a definite place to reach at
a definite time. Acquire this habit and
1t will save nerve wear, lines in the
face and temper, which spoils sweet
natures.
Do not stick pins in n different place
every time &. hat is worn. The null
titude of small holes are very un-
slightly and soon spoil even the most
beautiful hats. Pin underneath the
brim if possible. but, If not, have one
place for the pin to pass through and
keep it there.
Cut or break thread OFF. DO not bite
it. This wears off the enamel of the
teeth, and is very injurious.
Fashion dictates that the elderly
woman may discard black. and Other
sombre shades and wear colors. Til;
is because many of the new shade:
worn by the younger women are quite
as becoming to their seniors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-18
CHAPTER XVII.
A Link In the Chain,

I sprang to my feet. But before I
had covered the distance to the door,
1t was flung open and Corson stood on
the threshold. At the darkness he
wavered and cried:
What's the matter here?"
she is dead"
/ shuddered as I stood beside him.
and brought the lamp from the brack-
ct in the hall,
Mother Borton lay back staring af-
frightedly at the mystic being who had
come for her, but settled into peace as
l closed her eyes and composed her
limbs
She was rare old bird" said Cor
son when l had done, but there was
some good in her. after ALL"
she haG been a good friend to
me-" l -alu. and we called a servant
from below and left the grewsome
room to his guardianship.
And now, there's another little lob
to be done. There's one of my men a
prisoner down on Davis street. must
get him out
I'm with you. sor." said Corson
heartily. I'm hopin' there's some
heads to be cracked"
1 had not counted on the police
mans aid, but l was thankful to accent
the honest offer. In the restaurant I
found five of my men, and with this
force l thought that l might safely at
tempt an assault on the Den.
The Den was low, two-story build
inc of brick. with warehouse below.
and the quarters Of the enemy. ap-
preached by a narrow stairway above.
step quietly" l cautioned my men.
as we neared the dark and forbidding
entrance. Keep close to the shadow
of the buildings, Our best chance is
in a surprise
There was no guard at the door that
stood open to the street. and we halted
a moment before it to make sure OF
our plans.
Its a bad hole" whispered Corson
a fine place for an ambush re
turned obviously.
Well. there's no help for it," said
the policeman. Come on" And
drawing his club and revolver he stole
noiselessly up the stairs.
We were not two-thirdS the way VI
the fight before a voice shot out Of
the darkness.
Who's there?"
There was no more need for silence
and Corson and 1 reached the landing
Just as door opened that let the light
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stream from within. Two men had
sprung to the doorway and another
could be seen family outlined in the
dark hall.
The two men jumped back into the
room and tried to close the door, but I
was upon them before they could
swing it shut. Four Of my men had
followed me close, and with a few
blows given and taken the two were
prisoners.
Tie them fast" l ordered, and
fastened to see how Corson Jared.
I met the worthy policeman in the
hall, blown but exultant. Owens was
following him, and between them they
halfdragged, half-carried the man
who had given the alarm.
Aren't there any more about?" I
asked. There were more than three
left in the gang"
IF there had been mora Of Us, you'd
never have got in," growled one of the
prisoners.
Where's Barkhouse?" 1 asked.
Find himi" was the defiant reply.
We began the search, opening one
room after another. Some were sleep
ing rooms, some the meeting rooms,
while the one we had first entered ap-
peared to be the guardroom.
Hello. What's this?" exclaimed
Corson, tapping an iron door. such as
closes a warehouse against fire.
Its locked, sure enough" said
Owens after trial
1T must be the place we are look
ing for" I said. Search those men
for keys"
The search was without result.
It's a sledge we must get" said
Owens starting to look about for one.
''Hould on" said Corson, 81 was
near forgetting. I've got a master-key
that fits most of these locks. It's
handy for closing up a warehouse
when some clerk with his wits avian.
dering forgits his job. So like enough
it's good at unlocking"
1t needed a little coaxing, but the
bolt at last slid back and the heavy
door swung open. The room was fur
nished with a large table a big desk
and dozen chairs, which sprang out
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from my reverie Of fears by confused
shouts from down the hall, and sprang
hastily to the door, with the thought
that the forces of the enemy were
upon US.
Here he Isl they've found him :"
cried an excited voice.
Yes, sir here he comesi"
1t was truly the stalwart guard: but
two days had made a sad change in
him. With head bound in a bloody
rag, and face of waxy yellow hue. he
staggered Imply out OF one of the rear
rooms between Corson and Owens.
Barkhouse was soon propped up on
the lounge in the guardroon, and with
few sips of whisky and a fresh band.
age began to look like a more hopeful
case.
Now, we must get out Of here" I
said. Take turns by twos in helping
Barkhouse. We had better not risk
staying here"
Right" said Corson: "and now
wen just take these three beauties
along to the station"
The men swore at this, but as their
hands were bound behind them, and
Corsol walked with his club in one
hand and his pistol in the other, they
took up the march at command and
the rest of us slowly followed.