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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
RATHER DANCE THAN BE BRIDE
Youn Girl Runs Away From Own
Wedding to go to u Party.

Evansville, Ind. Dec. 15.-With
the wedding guests all assembled;
the preacher present and after the
mother of the prospective bride had
received permission Of the court to
let her daughter wed. Carmel Harg-
er, Is years old, decided she would
rather 20 to a dance than be mar
ried, so she disappeared from her
home and went to that of a neigh
Dor, where she enjoyed dance.
The prospective groom, Charles
Cox, was grief stricken, but after
much solicitation prevailed upon Miss
Harger to marry him next day. 1t
was necessary to get the courts con-
sent to the marriage because OF the
girls tender age.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
REMARKABLE VITALITY SHOWN
With Both Arms and Legs Crushed
Of Man May Recover.

On Man May Recover.
With both arms and both legs cut
off near the trunk, and with both
hips dislocated. Austin Hickman, the
young man run down by an engine
in the Houston and Texas Central
yards at Ennis, bids fair to recover
Youg Hickman was switchman
in the Central yards. One day last
week a few minutes before his quit
ting time, he was run down by a
switch engine and horribly mangled.
Besides losing all of his limbs, both
hips were dislocated, two ribs Were
broken anG many bruises were in
flicted. Physicians at first pronoun-
ced the case hopeless, but now they
say he has good chance to recover.
The young mans remarkable vitality
has amazed the entire medical pro-
fession of Ellis county
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
Christian Church Bazaar.

The Christian church bazar will
be opened Thursday morning at
O'Clock in the Gibson building on
East Franklin street At this hazar
will be found those things of value
which are essential in your home.
Give them you patronage 21s
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
Investigate Killing.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 15.-Two ar
rests have been made by city detec-
tives In connection with the death of
PasQuela Kena, the Italian who died
Saturday morning at st. Pauls san
itarium.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
Cartridge Explodes,

San Marcos. Texas. Dec. 10
Striking a match on what he suppos-
ed an empty cartridge, John VIII
liams. aged 16, had his forefinger
and thumb on the left hand blown
of by the explosion that followed at
San Marcos Sunday morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15

A Christ mas dinner table without
flowers is a Christmas dinner table
that could be made considerably
more attractive. Bird Forrest 222
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15
Family Depleted.

Henderson, Texas, Dec. 15.-FIve
children in the family of Dock
Hughes. living near here. died in
the seven days ending Sunday. Pneu-
monia was the cause OF the deaths.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15

At the Empire the greatest circus
picture ever staged. A chance of a
life timee.to see picture like this.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-15

Eighteen rolls toilet paper and
holder for 31.00 at Cronk Co. Il
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

Dasher Kelly, Ray Barrett, two outfielders, and Wiggin, the catcher were given their releases yesterday by the local management. Another new twirler arrived yes terday in the person of Fisher from Buffalo. He will be sent up against the Thomaston team on Saturday with the Yannigans.
 They are booming things over New Britain way, but the team seems to be a mystery as yet. That city must gel good start If Manager Humphrey expects to make success of it.
 Barbour, whom Manager Durant wants for third corner, has not yet been signed. Owner Wiskler of the Holyoke team has entered objections but it is believed these will be over come to-day.
 Lien and McNulty. the new twirl- CTS. seem to have the earmarks of good men, as they are limbering up Their work yesterday against Wor- cester was all that the most ardent fan could well expect.
 The New England league teams don't seem to be as strong as in other seasons. You will have to travel many miles to find a better little league than the old Connecticut. This league viii show even greater speed than last season.
 The City league will open up the season Sunday on the Driving park and while the bleachers will not Dc in position by that time, several con- tractors are bidding on them. The field will be gradually leveled off. un- til it is as perfect as possible.
 Worcester under the management Of Jesse Burkett will be here on Sat- urdsy and a good game can be ex- pected. In all probability Farley Bronkie and Rogers will be sent inI against them and the fans can see if the winter months have injuredI our stars any.
 Yesterday was one good day in which to hand out releases to the players who had not made good in tho practice games. It was beautifu weather and the roads were in spIen- did condition. Some of those whc failed to land their w" are likely tc catch on with some other team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
BIG KILLING AT AQUEDUCT.
High Private's Victory In Stake Event Costs Bookmakers Dear.

New York, April 24.-The first big killing of the racing year occurred at Aqueduct when High Private, maid en two-year-old belonging to F. A. FOrsythe. won the Canarsie stakes, at four furlongs He was backed down He had worked very fast for this race, and his condition was kept secret until the betting was posted. As soon as the prices were put up the money began to show. and the books were kept busy rubbing his price. The books suffered heavy loss by his victory.
 After few moments delay at the post they were sent away to fair start. and Musgrave sent High Private Into the lead. As they swung into the stretch High Private was leading by two lengths and steadily increased it to the finish and won easily by five lengths Fitz- Herbert. the favorite, was second, with Uncle Jim. 20 to 1 shot, third. Summaries:
 First Race.-Jane Swift, first; Bad News, second: Mark Anthony IT,, third.
 Second Raee.-Percentsge, first; Pa gan Bey. second; Laneham, third.
 Third Race.-Colonel Jack, first: Ri- alto. second; Grapple. third
 Fourth Race. High Private. first: Fitz-Herbert second: Uncle Jim. third.
 Fifth Race. Biandy. first: Preten- sion. second: Mazuma. third.
 Sixth Race. - Noodoo. first: Oeci- dental, second; Gold Slipper. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24

this section shall include those
 widows whose husbands, if living, would have a pensionable status un- der the joint resolution of February
 15, 1895, July 1, 1902, and June 2S,
 1906.
 Sec 3. That no claim agent or at torney shall be recognized in the ad- indication of claims under the first section of this act. and that no agent. attorney or other person en- gagged in preparing presenting or prosecuting any claim under the pro- visions of the second section of this act shall, directly or indirectly, con- tract for, demand, receive or retain for such services in preparing, pre- senting or prosecuting such claim a sum greater than $10, which sum shall be payable only upon the order of the commissioner of pensions by the pension agent and making pay ment of the pension; and any person who shall violate any of the provis- ions of this section, or vho shall wrongfully withhold from the pen sioner or claimant the whole or any part of pension or claim allowed or due such pensioner or claimant under this act shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanoI and upon conviction thereof shall, for each and every such offense, be fined not ex- ceeding $500 or be imprisoned at hard labor not exceeding two years, or both, in the discretion of the court.
 Approved April 19, 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
STRANGER JARS SENATE.
George Washington 400 Years Old.
 Starts Speech From Gallery.

Washington. April 24.-"I have come here to lay myself before the heads of this house"-declared a man of about thirty. standing in a rear row of the public gallery of the sen ate yesterday afternoon. The debate on the floor ceased and senatoTi stared open-mouthed at the intruder. A dO0rkeeper seized him and pulled him backward Other attaches rush ed into the gallery and the man was removed.
 When taken before the captain police he said he was George Wash ington. four hundred years old. Ad- vised that the Father of His Country is dead the stranger said he would be Daniel 0'ConneIl, the Irish patriot He said he lived at the White House which caused a senator to absently observe The president does have some strange people visit him"
 The latest previous disturbance oi this kind In the senate occurred about four years ago when Mrs Carrie Ma tion Hourished her hatchet and de elared against the demon rum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
THE YOUNG SOUTH HILLS.

The young South Hills want a game at once. They will play any team in the city u- fer IA years of age. The lineup is: A. Motto c Martin Simpson D, Robert Simpson 1b. Willie Santanna 2b, George Ray mond 3b. Willie Smith ss, Willie Simpson If, Joe Norton If, Martin Ho- ran Of. Anyone wanting a game call on Thomas Simpson, S4 South street or Captain Martin Simpson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
IT MAY COST FIFTY.
But It Is Worth It Says Mrs Mike
 DonIin.

What's $50 fine to husband who is so happy that he just can't help waving a salute to his wife when she's up in the grandstand inspiring him to play better baseball? For that matter, what's any old fine under such circumstances?
 Thus reasons Miguel Francois Don lin of the "Joints," and he's going to keep right on saluting.
 Wednesday afternoon after Donlin had cuffed the ball over the bleachers and was cspering blithely around the diamond he paused on second bag and waved his hand at his wife, Ma bel Hitte, who was ill box.
 Now this handwriting by a mem Der of a team while on the job is gen erally followed by a fine of $50. Senor Donlin after the game said: 'I may have to spend all my salary that way, but must give the Missus the shake every now and then
 Mabel Hitte is ,rehcarsing with "The Merry Go -Round,' of which she is the star and which is to open at the Circle Saturday evening, but ev- cry afternoon she gives new and orig inal excuse to General Manager Pid- geon and hies to the baseball field. Edward Everett Pidgeon says that she has any office boy he ever met faded when it comes to burying grand mothers or having relatives suddenly taken ill.
 The members of the "Merry-Go- ROund' company have some one sta tiOned so that the score boards can be watched all afternoon and the com- ments on the game, instead of being in baseball language, are something on this order: Gee! I'll bet Mabel is throwing fit. He's up to bat" "The mean thing! I'll bet the umpire just did that because he knows Mikes wife is in the grandstand." Where do Mir Donlin and the New Works play next?'
 Yesterday afternoon young Mr Don- lin was not so successful as on We'd nesday, In fact, he took slight skid the other way. and the walls that went up from the Circle Theatcr sounded like lost soul in torment. Miss Hitte was greeted as if she had just come from the funeral of dear friend
 One of the girls rushed up to her consolingly and said: Don't you care, dearie; just know that mean pitch CT put a curve on the ball so he just couldn't hit it!'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
SHOT IN THE BACK.
Railroad Detective Says He Did Not F. Mean to Hit Boy.


 New Haven, April 24.-Shot in the back by Railroad Detective James A. Quinn. as he sprang from a freight train at the Cedar Hill yards yesterday afternoon, James O'Con- nor, aged IT, son of Patrick O'Con- nor of 54S Blatchley avenue, is now lowering between life and death at the New Haven hospital. where he was taken soon after the shooting occurred.
 By orders of vice-President Stew ems Railroad Detectives Quinn, Sposa and Forbes went to the Cedar Hill yard yesterday afternoon to round up gang of hoboes. For some time complaints have been made that tramps were jumping freights there and damaging rail- road property, and the detectives had instructions to go as far as Hartford, if necessary, to capture the freight train "hoppers.'
 It was about in the middle of the freight train at the north end of the Cedar Hill yard that the railroad of- ficer spied the gang in one of the cars. Detective Quinn drew his re- volver as he approached the car. and said:
 Now don't break away
 He claims that he had hardly ut tered the words when young O'Con- nor jumped over him and fell to the ground. At the same time he fired his revolver and the bullet en- tered the boys back at the left side and lodged in the intesines.
 Young 0'Connor has had his share of misfortune. It was about six years ago that he lost his left arm in being run over by the steam cars while playing ball at the foot of Blatchley avenue
 He spent one year in the high school and was expecting soon to 20 to work. He was not regarded as a vicious boy, but was unfortunate in selecting his company. He took his fathers. dinner yesterday to Sargent's factory. according to his usual custom. and returned home. not leaving the house again until 2;5O. but a short time before the shooting.
 His six companions in the car at l the time of the round up were all I hoboes and were brought 1 to the Grand avenue station by De- tectiyes Sposa and Forbes. They I were charged with trespassing on railroad property and gave their names as follows: William Dippel. John Creig. Andrew Creagh. Edward l Nahoney. Charles Le Grand, and I Jeremiah Sullivan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
CLAN-NA-GAEL DAY.
Crack Athletics to Participate at Biz
 Field Event.

F. J. Coffey of New Haven. ofhcial handicapper for the Amateur Ath- letic Union of America. and general manager for the annual field day of the Clan-Na-Gael of Connecticut, vis- ited Steeplechase Island with Captain Paul Boynton few days ago, with the idea in mind of having the event held in Bridgeport for the first time.
 John McNamara of Angonia is chairman of the field day committees, and Building Inspector John F. o'Brien of New Haven Is secretary. The Bridgeport committee consists of Colonel T. J. Murphy, Alderman John H. MeMurray and former A. derman Thomas O'Brien. There sro 900 members of the organization in Bridgeport and 11.000 in the state.
 It has practically been deciaed that the field day will be held Ia Bridge port. there being but a few minor details to be arranged with the man agement. whose offer is believed t0 be acceptable to the organization The date will be either Saturday, AuEust A3s oI od1ufudAs AukusA @A.
 The plan is to bring the entire Olympic team of athletes. now in England. to the meeting. so the dato depends upon their return. The leading amateur athletic champions of the country will compete in the various events, for which handsome prizes win be offered by The pro- motors of the event In this city last year the event drew 10000 peo- pie to Savin Rock.
 Among the crack athletes who will participate are Flanagan. champion hammer thrOwer. Martin !. Sheri- dan. all around champion; fiat Nc Grath. champion weight thrower: Shepard, hslf mile champion run ner. John Daly. Tom Collins and oth- CTS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
KILLEEy.wILLIaNs.

Jack Killeen. the Irish cham pion. made his initial appearance in the ring In this country last night a. the Olympic A. C.. In Harlem. where he Outpointed Kid Williams of Philadelphia iH The star bout of six rounds. The Irish fighter was clever and fast on his feet. In the frs four rounds KiIIeeH danced around the ring. sending in left jabs that rorked wiIIiamsIs head. while the Philadelphisn forced the fighting,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
THE SPORTING NEWS.

swinging his right and left wildly trying for knockout.
 Killeen showed that he could fight at close range as well as at long when he staggered Williams in the fifth round with short right hook.
 In the other bouts Kid White and Tommy Sullivan boxed a draw. Young Burns beat Terry Young Young Kid Broad and Jack Ritchey went four rounds to a draw and Young Jack O'Brien stopped Billy Murray in two rounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Will Ab.nson eIsnviII. Trset.

Cleveland. O.. April 24.-Discouraged by the five years war against the Glenville racing track. the men whose operation of it made Cleveland one of the principal racing centers of the country. will abandon the famous course and establish new home twelve mllfs south of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE,
 At Philadelphia-New York. s; Phila- dephia, 3. Batteries-Newton, Manning and Kleinow; Dygert, Carter and Schreck.
 At Cleveland-Cleveland, s; Chicago. O. Batteries - Lattimore and N. Clarke; White, Altrock and Shaw.
 At Washington-Washingto 6: Boston, 4. Batteries-Burns, Hughes and War ner; Burchell, Cicotte, Pruitt and Criger. At Detroit-Detroit. 5; St. Louis, 2 Bat teries-Killian and Schmidt; Howell and Spencer. e}
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
eirl sn.trina ts p..t,,.

Atlantic CIty. N- T. April e4--SiiSs Eva May English of English Crcrk. oa the mainland. is dying ss a result of q sneeziaE St that hss lasted three days srd vhich Der rhyssci.ns are stfiI ua- abe tr rherk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At New York-Brooklyn, 4; New York, l. Batteries-Wilhelm and Berger; Ames, Taylor and Bresnahan.
 At Boston-Boston 9: Philadelphia 0. Batteries-Maren and Dooin: Young and Bowerman.
 At Pittsburg-Pittsburg. 1; St. Louis O. Batteries-Leiield and Phelps; Lush and Hostetter
 At Chicago Chicago. 2; Cincinnati. 1. Batteries-Overall and Kling: Ewing and Echlet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Southern League.

At Memphis-New Orleans 6, Memphis 1.
 At Little Rock-Little Rock ', Mobile 0.
 At Birmingham-BirmIngham l2. Atlanta 2.
 At Nashville-Nashvills {, Mont gomery 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Eastern League Results.

At Jersey City-Jersey City 4. To- ronto 0.
 At Baltimore-Montreal 1, Balti- more (11 innings).
 At Newark-Buffalo 2, Newark O. At Providence-Providence q, Rochester 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
South Atlantic Ieague.

At Maeon-Charleston :. Macon 0. At Augusta-Augusta | Jackson vile 2
 At Savannah-Savsnnah 0. Co., iumbus 0 l11 inningsl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Cotton States League.

At Gulfport-Monroe I, Gulport O.
 At Meridian-vicksburg 5, Meri- dian O.
 At Jackson-Columbus 2, Jackson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Other Exhibition Games.

At Hartford-Hartford tConnl g. Holy Cross second team i.
 At Lowell. Mass Meriden tConnD s. Lowell IN. E.b 8.
 Al Brockton. Mass-New Haven tCOnn) 10. Broekton CN. E.D q, (I0 inningsD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
THE DIAMOND
FINE PLAYING
 BY WATERBURY
Worcester Was Defeated in a We'll Played Game-Twirlers on
 Edge-Other Games.

With Lein and McNulty pitching in mid-season form and the entire Waterbury team playing call that surprised the spectators, the Connec- ticut aggregation defeated Worces- ter to 1 in the Massachusetts city yesterday. In addition to the twirl- ing of the Waterbury slab artists the feature of the game was the playing of Captain Frank Fitzpatrick at second base. 'Fitzie" evidently is right on edge for he accepted six teen chances without making the semblance of an error, some of them being rather difficult stops. Lein went on the firing line first for the hopefuls and he let Worcester down with a single swat during the five innings that he served them up. This came in the fifth after two were dead and the little scratch did no damage. McNulty also served them up in manner that puzzled the New Englanders and only two hits were made off his delivery.
 Two of Waterbury's runs were earned, while the other came on pass to Bronkie followed by a wild throw over first base on which Her man went the rounds. Tie Water bury lineup was as follows:
 Bastian, 3b; Fitzpatrick, 2b; Swander, If; Nichols, of; Lachance, 1b; Lucia, c; Bronkie, If; Singleton, ss; Lein and McNulty, p. The score:
 R.H. E. Waterbury ...... ........ 6 1 Worcester ......... .... .. 1 5 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
College Games

At Charlottesville, va-Univer- sity of Virginia ., University of Pennsylvania ,.
 At Andover. Mass-PhiIIips-A An dover 10. University of Vermont 2.
 At Annapolis-Navy 5. Harvard g.
 At Syracuse-Franklfn and Mar shall {. Syracuse 2.
 At Cariisie-viIEanovz :, Carlisle A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Western League.

At Omaha-Lincoln 3, Omaha 2.
 At Pueblo-Sioux City 13, Pueblo 9.
 At Denver-Denver 10, Des Moines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
American Association.

At Columbus-AIilwaukee ., Co., lumbus 1.
 At Toledo-Toledo 5, Kansas City [.
 At Louisyille-Louisyille 6, St Paul 0.
 At Indianapolis-Indianapolis 5, Minneapolis 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
Tri-State League.

At Lancaster-Reading 3, Lancas- ter ?.
 At Williamsport-Willislsport 5, Harrisburg 4.
 At Altoona-Johnstown ,, Altoona 4.
 At Wilmington-Wilmington g, Trenton 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
J,p. Pay to M.lsnn. EI..t.

San Francisco. April q. The Iapa. Hese Of this city contributed 10 the feet entertainment fund the sum of s2sT6 The contrIbutions came from many Japanese in this city and other parts of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24
THE AMATEURS.
Little Fellows Who Are the Coming
 Champi0ns.


 The Young Tomatoes would like to challenge any team in the city under 12 years of age. The lineup is as follows: F. Farley c, D. Stack D, c. Lea ID, T. Altman 2b, R. Me- Kenerny 3b, D. Murphy ss, D. Ma honey If, J. Sweeney of, G. Sweeney If. Anyone wishing game call on D. Stack, ISS Baldwin street.
 The Mohawk Juniors defeated the Round Hill Juniors by the score oi 15 to at the Locust street lots yes terday. The score: R. H. k. R. H. Jrs 1 70 1 O. 4 10 3
 Batteries-Romain and Corcoran; Dolan and Miller.
 The Chapel Street school defeated the Simonsvilles by the score of IA to 3 at the Rye lots yesterday. The feature of the game was the pitch- ing of Richards for the Chapel Street school. The score:
 R. H. E Chapel St 2101 i 1 *-14 16 4 Sims % 0 0 0 2 0 1 O. 8 ,
 Batteries-Richards and Vaden, Sugrue and Ray.
 The Bronchos of South Elm street defeated the Union Stars at the golf links this morning by score of IT to IA.
 The Locust Street Sluggers would like to arrange games with 11-year- old teams. Address Manager Fred Spellman, 91 Locust street, or Cap tain John Foley, S5 Locust street.
 The Twilights would like to ar range a game with any team aver aging Is years, for Sunday at tF Golf lots. Address w. Murphy, 14 Walnut street.
 The Locust Street Juniors would like to hear from 12year-old teams. Address Captain H. Fornell, 97 Round Hill street.
 North End Sluggers would like to hear from 13-year-old teams. Ad- ulCoo Sdpldih Iolohs i-c 1sNUhN Hill street.
 The Young Moonlights would like to challenge any team in the city un- der 10 years of age. The lineup is as follows: G. Conlon, c; ]. Ryan, D; B. Guarly, 1b; B. Murphy, 2b; | E. Fits, 3b; F. Ryan, ss; P. Ma honey, If: T. Conlon, of; w. Healy, | If. Anyone wishing a game call or write to J. Ryan, 263 Baldwin street. |
 The Young St Thomas Cadets de- feated the Trimmers by the score ot g to 5. The lineup is as follows: M | Grady p, H. Moluskey c, E. Cava- | naugh, 1b, w. King 2b, J. King 3b | R. Cavanaugh If, w. Delaney ss, J Groody, Of, D. Donovan If.
 The young Elks defeated the Jew elry streets by the score of 6 to 9. The score was 6 to 6 in the 1th in- hing when the young Elks brought in | 3 runs. The line up was as follows: | R. Sullivan c. O. Lord D. A. Lord Ib, J. Burns 2b. T. Begnal 3b, w. Zell ss, L. Lord If, s. Noonan of. F. Dillon If.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-24

The Mohawk Juniors defeated tn Round Hill Juniors by the score o 15 to 4 at the Locust street lots yes terday The score: R. H. k Mohawk 8 0 621 1 0 0--15 23 k. H. Jrs 01 1 % 1 0 1 O. 4 10
 Batteries-Romain and Corcoran Dolan and Miller.