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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
DECLINED RoosEyELTs WINE. Offered to the Mountain Ash Choir at
 The White House.

Washington, Oct S.-On the occa- sion of concert by the Mountain Ash choir of Wales t-the Hamline Meth odist Episcopal church Tuesday night Secretary Edwards of the Foreign Singing organization responded to prolonged applause . by making a speech. In the course of his remarks Mir Edwards told some incidents of the complimentary concert which the choir gave to the president and Mrs Roosevelt at the white house the day before.
 .'As the chorus finished" he said, "one of thedoors leading into the room where the concert was given was opened. An attendant entered, car rying a large tray on which we're glasses containing sherry. He passed to the first man in the line of the chorus. He declined with thanks. The next man did the same thing. and the next and the next. By that time the attendant knew that something was wrong. He lost no time in beat ing a hasty retreat. We are all pro- hibitionists."
 As MT Edwards closed his recital the great audience arose as one per- son and gave the Chautauqua salute ; T shall remember the incident for long tine." said the Rev Charles Guthrie, pastor of Hamline church. "It showed such loyalty to the tem- perznce cause and vas Indeed an iu- spireticn to yifnaaasH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08

THE SPORTS WILL
 SEE FAST WORK
Swanson and Bonsfaut Ready Fol
 Their Mill Tonight in Naugaiuek.

Quite number of sports from tnis city are going down to Naugatnck tonight to witness the wrestling match between Alex Swanson ana Philip Bonefant of New Britain. IL should prove one of the toughest con tests that Swanson has ever engaged in. The slippery Frenchman Will have plenty of backing for many sports from New Britain are coming over, firm in their belief that Bone fant is the better man. Naugatuck will back Swanson to the limit and so will Waterbury. Whatever the outcome those who do attend will witness one grand and grueling bat tie the like of which has never been seen in that borough. The main preliminary will also furnish some excellent wrestling talent Young Blondin of this city will be sent against Ernest Charland, who is the wrestling partner of Bonefant. Blondin is one of the best little boys in this state of his weight and his friends in the south end of the city will be on hand to root for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
THE DIAMOND
THE LAST GAME
 OF THE SEASON
New York Defeated Boston Fol the Thnd Time All Eyes on
 New York To-day.

New York, Oct S.-The National league pennant, fought for as proba- bly never before, belongs to to-day's winner at the Polo grounds at New York. Yesterday was the hush be- fore the battle. The attendance at the Polo grounds was not more than the average, the other throngs of the game's followers being evidently confident that New York would not fail when so near the goal. After the short chill of an opening inning which gave Boston two runs and New York nothing, it was evident that the home players have strong control of themselves and are in every way fit and confident. Ames pitched, de- spite Mathewson's pleading with Me Graw before the game that he be al- lowed to go to the box both yester- day and to-day. Mathewson un- doubtedly will pitch to-day. The only feature of yesterdays game, which New York won handily by the score of to 2, was McCormick's re- markable catch of long fly for which he had to reach far out over bleach CT fence The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
THIS HOLD A SURPRISE.

George V. Tuohey called 1t a sur prise. Jim Barnes called it a heel grip. Whatever it was, 1t was gooa enough to send Jack McGrath back to Norwich with a big blot on his escutcheon, if his press agent was serious when he remarked the day before yesterday that McGrath had never left the mat beaten man. McGrath was so bewildered he for got to stop and shake hands with Barnes before he left the ring, and as for J. c. Francis, acting manager for the Norwich man, he was struck dumb for a minute or two, which IS saving quite lot after his vocifer- ousness in the earlier stages of the match.
 It all happened in Graves hall last evening, when Jack McGrath came to Springfield to do to Barnes in his own bailiwick what he did in Nor wich three weeks ago.
 McGrath put up an interesting pat tie the first two sessions and landed the second fall after Jim had taken the opener. Then came Jim's joker, which brought joyous shouts from the local rooters and sad smiles or reproying scowls from the Norwich crowd that came along with Mo- Grath. Barnes acted as If he was up to something all through the three minutes the last bout was on, but nobody knew just what 1t boded except that 1t was nothing good for McGrath.
 The grapplers had been fiddling most of the short time with Nc Grath the man behind generally. Jim worked, into sitting posture, ] from his knees first, then he pulled | himself up on his feet with McGrata still holding him from behind. Jim 1 then began to bend over, swinging his body like he was taking a gentle l calisthenic exercise to strengthen his stomach tissue. Later develop | ments showed that Jim was working 1 an underhanded subterfuge on his bigger opponent for suddenly his two arms shot in between his own legs and gripped the two heels of Me Grath There was sudden yank, | McGrath's feet came through Jim $ legs and he sat down with more speed than grace. Jim hung onto those feet as if he could never bear to let go and kept raising them, Nc Grath perforce falling back into a re- clining position. Then to add insult | to misery, Jim nochalantly sat on McGrath's chest and nailed the shoul- I ders to the mat. It has taken much more time to tell this than 1t took 1 Barnes to do it, and as soon as Tuo. hey woke up to the situation he pat ted Jim on the back and it was all over.
 1 Barnes took the first fall in 15:45
 minutes, crossbar and arm hold
 being the decisive hold.
 The second bout went longer, witr Jim showing an inclination to let Nc
 Grath keep on hustling while hs
 loafed. Jim was oyer-confidcnt
 however, and took many chances, the
 last one being unfortunate for him
 as McGrath caught him in heat
 scissors and crossbar from which h.
 could not pull away, and Tuohe.
 awarded McGrath the fall after 2o:3
 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
PATIENT SUES NURSE.
Said to Have Made False Entries on Patients Chart.

New Haven, Oct. 8.-A suit was filed in the civil side of the city court yesterday brought py Harry F. Brown, son of Harry B. Brown, sec retary of the McLagon foundry com pany, residing at 38 Avon street, against Frances Hunter, trained nurse of l6 York square. Papers at taching Miss Hunters body have been prepared, but 1t was stated yes terday that she had left town and that her present whereabouts were unknown. She is represented by At torney Wallace Moyle, while Attor- neys Wright & Wright appear for Brown.
 According to the papers, about June 1 last Miss Hunter was secured to nurse Brown, who previously had been employed in the telephone bus iness in Brooklyn, N. Y. He suffered severe electric shock and was brought to the home of his parents here, where complications and finally typhoid fever developed, and Dr Leonard c. Sanford was called in at tendance.
 The condition of the patient grew worse as the disease progressed and 1t was decided that two nurses were necessary. Without consulting Dr Sanford Miss Hunter is alleged to have secured a friend of hers from an adjoining city, and when Dr San ford suggested that he was the one to secure the additional nurse and Miss Hunters friend was rejected, she is alleged to have endeavored to prejudice the Hunter family against Dr Sanford and his treatment of his patient, and to have purposely made false entries of the temperature and condition of the patient on charts provided for that purpose with the effect that Browns recovery was greatly retarded. <.
 Later, after having left on the re- covery- of the patient, the Browns de manded the temperature charts and other records of the case kept by Miss Hunter in order to submit them as evidence to an accident insurance company in which Brown was in sured. These she is alleged to have refused, to surrender and to have de. stroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
BUY OUT OR STOP STRIKING.
Furness Shipbuilding Concern Offers
 Alternative to UniOnists.

London, Oct S.--A memorable con- ference between capital and labor, summoned by Sir Christopher Fur ness, head of the shipbuilding firm of Furness, Withy & Go, and also of the Furness line of steamers, has been held at West Hartlepool. Sir Christopher told the delegates that it was impossible to carry on the shipbuilding business of the firm un- less the incessant friction with the employees be stopped. He therefore invited the representatives of all the trades unions connected with the in- dustry to meet him to hear certain proposals,
 Those, briefly condensed, were:
 First, that strikes must cease or the works would be closed.
 Second, If the trades unions thought they could carry on the busi- ness themselves the firm was willing to sell out at price to be fixed by assessors.
 Third, If the unions would not buy the firm was willing to admit it's workmen as partners on profit sharing basis.
 Fourth, that a council be formed to settle all disputes, or refer them to accredited arbitrators.
 Sir Christopher's address embody- ing the foregoing proposals was a lucid and able defense of the capi. talist and an attack on socialism. His hearers were attentive. They de. clared that they must examine tho proposals in detail before express ing an opinion. The meeting then adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Poor New York.

Washington, Oct S.-Washington won both games of the double header with New York yesterday, to 0 and g to 4. The first game went eleven innings. Johnson outpitched Warhop in the first while Wilson was knocked out of the box in the second game. The scores:
 First game RH. b Wash ton 0 00O 00000001- 10 1 N. York 100000 900 0 co 5 2
 Batteries-Johnson and Street; Warhop and Sweeney; time, 1:45; umpire, Evans.
 Second game R.H.E Washington % s-9 s3 New York 70 002 00101 1 0--4 1 1 3
 Witherup and Street; Wilson, Billiard and Sweeney; time 1850; umpire, Evans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
GRAND DUCHESS IN A CONVENT. Widow of the Murdered Sergius of
 Russia Make Take Vows.

London, Oct S.--The St Peters burg correspondent of the Daily Mail says that Elizabeth Feodororva, the widow of the grand Duke sergius, who was assassinated at Moscow in 1905. has entered nunnery near Moscow as novice. Probably she will take the strietest conventual VOWS later on.
 Elizabeth Feodorova was born Princess of Hesse and the Rhine. She was born in 1884 and married Ser gius in 1884. The couple had no children. She is titulsr colonel of the Fifty-nrst regiment of dragons of Tchernigof and of the Fifth regi- ment of Grenadiers of KieR. She makes her home at Moseow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
BERT KEYEs WON.
Took the Measure of Kid Goodmaa
 Last Night.

New York, Oct s.-Bert Reyes oi this city outpointed Kid Goodman oi Boston in their six round fight at the Fairmount A. c. last night. Keyes carried the fight to his opponent throughout the contest and Goodman was on the defensive after the first round, when Reyes dropped him to the floor with a right hook to the jaw. The Boston lad never entir5ly recovered from the punch. thouxn he did not remain on the floor mor~ than two or three seconds.
 In the preliminaries Ben Douelo1 knocked out Harry Clutch in t1< fourth round of the semi-nnal bo1| with clean right to the jaw: yec@ Hurley and Kid Mcdonald fc41bt ' four round draw: Babe Cnll6o - the better of Tommy Riley and D0| ney Wilson gave Harry Hill .
 beating In four rounda.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
them Schildgen, the former star ol the Naugatuck team. The game will be called at 3 o'clock.
BROOKLYN A. 0. TEAM.

Manager Dunphy announced the lineup of the Brooklyn Athletic team last evening and on paper 1t looks pretty nifty. If all the players mentioned get into action they ought to make 1t interesting for any of the teams around the state. This team will tackle the All-Waterburys in about two weeks and the Sunday that they come together there should be many things doing out at Reid vile. There Is bitter feeling exist ing between some of the players on each of the teams and the battle would be like Yale and Harvard affair with possibly a little less science. The lineup of the Brook lyns as announced last evening was as follows: German, center; Dodds, Buckley, D. Mahaney and Dave Gro nan, guards; W. Mahaney and Brandt, tackles; Higgins and Bra ney, ends; Ghent, quarterback; Dan Cronan, John Hayes, Coss and Egan, halfbacks; Byrnes and Shields, fullback.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
THE HORSES
DANBURY FAIR ,''
 SPEED ENTRIES
Many Noted Harnsn Horses Will be Thsrs- -Excisins Sport s
 Promised.

The following is>the list of en- tries for the trotting and pacing con tests at the Danbpry fair Friday and Saturday; Friday. {
 2:1B Pace-Purse &40O.
 Dr Theat, br ,g, by Prodigal, H. G. Curran, White Plains, N. Y.
 Hobson, b g, by vick Monroe, Miss M. L. Newton, South Windsor, Conn.
 Orchid, b m, by Steve Whipple, G. R. Russell, Lake George, N. Y.
 Dr McGaryin, c. R., Russell, Lake George, N. Y.
 Raybetta J., g, by Raybetta. J. Stroshider, Brooklyn, N Y. =
 Wildwood, C g, by Keywood, J.. Strosnider, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Queen Hearts, b. m, by Great Heart, sJ:; Strosnider, Brooklyn, N. Y..
 Coiner, D g, by Ghronos-Lady Warren, C.; M. sherman. Westfeld,' : Mass. T.'' t
 Miss Austin, m. by Fl Capitan, c. M. Sherman, Westfield, Mass.
 Vic Mack, M. w. Delaney, Hart iorl, Conn.
 Minnie Albert, b m, by King Al bert-Minnie Rifle, R. l.. Schults, Rninebeck, N. Y. " TT .''-' TIT ' Black Patchen, bl g, by Joe Patchen-Break O'Day, James w. Husted, Peekskill, N. Y.
 May Day, m, by Roan Wilkes Lulu May, Robert s. Capen, Bloom field, Conn.
 Kato Baronmore, b s, by Baron more, Joe Ralph, Troy, N. Y. orianna, bl m, Orator, W. s. Johnson, Nyack, N. Y. 1 :. Prince. D g, by Prince MediuiA' | Charles c. Brewer, Plainfield, N. J.
 General Shaftsr, g g, by Flaw 1 Patch, w. B. Brown, Derby, Conn. Ard Patrick, b.g, by The Peer, o. H. Cook, New Haven, Conn.
 Elsa. b m, Theodore L. Arthur, 1 Mineola, N. Y.
 2:27 Trot-Purse $500. Silver Spring, g g, by Alcyrone, M. G. Moore. White Plains, N. Y. Admiral Wilkes, b g, by Red Wilkes-Tiny Tun, Frank L. Si- ! mon, New Canaan, Conn. pr Frank, b g, by Daghaston, Col, J. H. Sage, Troy, N. Y. Althea, b m, by Beau Ideal. Ryan oque farm, Brewster, N. Y. Mildred S., D m, by Clay Petoski Ryanoque Farm, Brewster, N. Y.
 Disturbance, b g, by Silent Brook, M Ganly, West Farms, N. Y, Veronique, b m, by Cresceus- | ICornelia Bell, C. A. Thompson Poughkeepsie, N Y. Edith B., oh m, by Delmarch-- Lady Gay. J. |. schofeld, Green 1 wich, Conn. .-
 Merzereon, s s, by In Fact-Sur Maid, William Deveson, White Plains, N. Y.
 Baranpa, sbr n, by Baronet-Anns B., E. J. Reynolds, Catskill. N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
NIeriden High Wins.

Middletown, Oct ss-The Middle town high school. football team was defeated by Meriden high in this city yesterday afternoon, to o. Quinlan of Meriden kicked a difficult drop from the forty yard line in the first four minutes of play. There was no more scoring. The local boys put up great gaihe and held Meriden twice on the one yard line. Mccarthy, Tou- may and Bacon played finely for Mid dletown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Hospital Team Wins.

Middletown, Oct S.-The Connecti- cut Hospital for the Insane nine closed their season yesterday by de- feating the Wesleyan varsity, to 0. The hospital boys made all their runs in the fourth. Connolly, the Wes- leyans' crack pitcher last season. gave two bases on ball, and Gaudette cracked out a long hit scoring two runs. West stole home later. mak- ing the third tally. The score:
 R.H.E. Hospital .. 030000'-3 6 Wesleyan 00000 O o co 1 3 Batteries-Bates and German {; MacCattaran, Connolly and Shep- herd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
RH.E.
Silver Gun for West.

Middletown, Oct S.-West. who has played left field on the Hospital team the past season. was given g silver loving cup before the Wesleyan game yesterday. The cup was of. fered by the management for the player obtaining the best batting average. During the game he was struck in the mouth by a bail and two teeth knocked out. West sas unable to drink from the cup last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
iALLrwATERBURYs PLAY SUNDAY

Despite the report that the Bos- tons and Philadelphias are sched- suled to play baseball here Sunday, the All-Waterburys are also sehed- uled to play football with the All New Haven team. Manager Lawlor has engaged ReidviIle for the foot ball season and 1t is very likely that the baseball game was scheduled
 for here without due authority. New Haven will come here with the strongest eleven that has represent cd that city in years. One or two former Yale players are said to be i1 the line-up. Waterbury will have ovt her best lineup and there win
 tYe q thres new playsrs. a1eap
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08

Score Pennsylvania II, Villanova O; .touchdowns, Hollenback, Terrier; goals from touchdown, Scarlett; ref cree, Thompson; umpire, Dunbar; field judge, Murphy; linesmen, She ble: time of halves, 25 and 20 min utes; substitutes. Pennsylvania, Irwin for Pike, Cousins for Terrier, Pike for Mahier, Mcintyre for Pike; Villanoya Slavia for Barry, Neisser for McCor- mick,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Saturday.

S:SO HaCe-f.ufSe %cUU.
 Hie Boy, b g, by Hyperion, Col. onel J I'll. Sage, Troy, N. Y. :. Miss Overlook, bl m, by Overlook, w. E. Williams, Danbury, Conn.
 Warren w., S, by Brick Wilkes, A. H. Arnold, Chatham, N. Y.
 Little Andy, b g, by Great Heart, c. s. Wells, Jersey City. N. J.
 Bert Northeast, b g, by Great Heart, c. S. Wells, Jersey City, N. J. Bert Northeast, b g, Harry Bru- sic, New Haven, Conn. :. Wilton Boy, br g, by Wilton, Emil Pollak, Waterbury, Conn.
 Sister Thorne, by Hawthorne, F. R. Dnnster, Bridgeport, Conn.
 Patronia Princess, m, by Pat ron Wilkes-Black Meg P. J. Strom, New Haven, Conn.
 2:24 Trot-Purse $3O0.
 May Direct, b m, by Direct, dam by Startle, Frank Howell, Pough- keepsie, N. Y.
 Mary Russell, ch m, by Delmar, G. R. Russell, Lake George, N. Y.
 Silver Spring, g g, by Alcyrone, M. c. Moore, White Plains, N. Y.
 Admiral Red. b g, by Red Wilkes Tiny Tun, Frank L. Simon, New Canaan, Conn.,.
 Col s.. bl g, by Bright Heart, Col onel J. H. Sage, Troy, N. Y.
 Little Princess, m, by Leona- tus-Princess Tara, Louis A. Par rish, Great Harrington. Mass.
 Althea, m, by Beau Ideal, Ryan oque farm, Brewster, N. Y.
 W. w. Estell, D h, by Red Chute, Ryanoque farm, Brewster, N. r..
 Disturbance, b g, by Silent Brook, NJ. Ganly, West Farms, N. Y.
 veronique, b m, by cresceus-Cor- nelia Bell, c. A. Thompson, Pough- keepsie, N. Y.
 Dan McGregor, g, by Robert McGregor, W. E. Williams, Danbury, Conn.
 Virgil B., br g. H. Whitney, New Haven, Conn.
 Merzereon, g, by In Fact-Sun Maid, William Deyeson, White Plains, N. Y.
 Baranna. br m, by Baronet-Anna B., E. J. Reynolds Catskill, N. Y.
 Zep. g, by Moko, Roger Rourke, Springfield, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Other American League.

Boston, Oct S.-The baseball sea- son here closed yesterday with a double header between Boston and Philadelphia, the home team winning the first game by timely hitting and daring base running and the visitors taking the second by punching hits in the last two innings. The scores:
 First game R.H.E. Boston .....131921 0 2*-10 1 Philadelphia 000 0000 To- 1
 Batteries-Cicotte and Criger; Martin, Files and Powers; time, I:56; umpire, Hurst.
 Second game R.H.E. Philadelphia 70 o 001022-5 6 Boston ......30 % 0 000=3 5
 Batteries-Plank and rowers; Morgan and Otsdick; time, 1:49; um- pire, Hurst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Other Football Games.

At Princeton-Princeton 21, Stew ems 0.
 At Exeter, N. H.-Wiliiams semi nary 6, Phillips-Exeter 4.
 At Annapolis-Nayal academy 22. St Johns college O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
FOOTBALL CHALLENGE.

{ Any team in the city, average weight 125 pounds, can get on game with the Hopeville football team. Next Sunday at II a. m. is an open date. Address Hugh Carey, manager, No g Althea street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
Other National League.

Philadelphia, Oct S-Brooklyn was yesterday defeated by Philadelphia in light hitting game by the score of 4 to 2. The score: R.H.E .E. Brooklyn 70 20 0 0 0 0 0-2 6 l Philadelphia l 0 2 0001 *-4 6 0
 Batteries-Kruger Holmes and Dunn; Corridor and Dooin; time, |1:S2; umpire, Lanigan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08

Boston ... .e...2 0 Q 0 0 Q O-2 New York 70 2 4 0 0 0 0 %-7
 Three-base hit. McGann; hits. off Flaherty in 3 innings, off Mat tern 4 in l inning, of Chappelle in innings; sacrifice hit, Mccormick; stolen bases, Bridwell, Herzog, Bates, Becker; double plays, Hanni- fan, Dahlen and McGann, Sweeney and McGann, Bowerman and Hanni- fan; left on bases, Boston 6, New York 5; first base on balls. off Chap belle 1, first base on errors, New York I; struck out, by Flaherty l. by Chappelle i. by Ames ?; passed ball, Bresnahan; wild pitch, Ames; time, 1:51; umpires, Klem and Johnstone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
THE GRIDlRON
LOCAL BOYS PLAY
 AGAINST PENN.
vllanova Was Beaten But Made a Game Fight--An Other
 Games.

Philadelphia, Oct S.-Pennsylyania played an aggressive game of foot ball against villanova yesterday and won, II to o, from the team that gave the Indians hard rub It was not until the second half, when Villanova tried a prety running outside KICK, that they became at all dangerous. Twice they got the ball within strikk- ing distance of Pennsylvania's goal, but as they could not gain through the line, around the ends and by for ward passes the Quakers were able to fight them away.
 Fumbles in the backfield and some bungling work robbed Pennsylvania of two touchdowns that should have been scored. The first touchdown was made by line crashing plays in which Manier carried the ball and was push cd through by Townsend and Hollen- back. In the second half Hollenback paved the way for the other touch down by d z7 yard run around Villa- noya's right end, which placed the ball behind the goal posts. Terrier, who has followed the job. picked up the ball and carried It between the goal posts. Scarlett kicked the goal, The ball on his attempt after the first touchdown hit the goal posts. The lineup:
 Penn. Positions. Villanoya Braddock =. ................. Barry
 Left end. Gaston ..... ................ Curley
 Left tackle. Lamherton .......... Dougherty
 Left guard.
 Center.
 Pike .......... Mccormick
 Right guard. Terrier ...........s...s Casey
 Right tackle. Seariett .... walsh
 Right end. Miller ..... .:.............. Legge
 Quarterback. ToWnsend baTl
 Left halfback. Manier ............... Moore
 Right halfback. Hollenhack .,..,... McDonough
 Fullback.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-08
BASE BALL GAMES.
Last Ones of the Season Around the
 State.

The Echoes of Hartford defeated the Coe Brass team of Torrington at the Hartford base ball park yester- day morning. 3 to l. The game was called at 10:30 o'clock and as 1t was late at the finish it was decided not to play a second game. Fisher and Brown was the Echo battery and Burke and Brimble was the battery for Torrington.