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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
WORLDS SKATING RECORDS.
New Figures for 1.500 and 800
 Metres Made at Davos.

Two worlds records at skating saw the light in the recent championships of the world held at Dayos. Switz- erland. Four events comprised the meet.-50O, 5000, 1.5O0 and 10.00O metres-and these attracted the best skaters in the world
 Oscar Mathiesen of Christiania cap tured the title, as he won three out of the four. In the 1,500 metres the Norwegian won by about three sec onds, his time being minutes. 20 4-5 seconds, and it was new mark for the world. beating the old one of ? minutes. 22 3-5 seconds by Poestlund at Davos in February, 1900. Mathie- sen maintained speed of about 11.6 yards a second. The distance was 1O9 meters short of a mile, and al- lowing that the skater would slow down at the remaining distance he would at the worst do the mile in ? minutes 32 seconds. figures which easily eclipse anything yet made on skates on a circular track.
 Mathiesen's time for 5000 meters was mlnuteS 5J J-1 seconds, or IS seconds slower than the worlds rec ord by Eden in 1891. But when Ma thiesen skated the ice was covered with water. Mathiescn won the I0.- GOO meters in IS minutes | 4-5 sec ords, Thomson of Sweden being sec ond with IS minutes seconds.
 The JOO meters was won by Wikan- der of Helsingfors tn fl 4-5 seconds. and in this he beat both Mathiesen and Oeholm. who had the week be- fore won the European chompion- ship. The time equalled the record by Gundersen in 1g6. but in snbse- quent trials wikander reduced the record to 4I 2-j seconds and this made the second worlds mark for the meet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
BEATEN IN THE STRETCH.

Bridgeport, Feb 2j.-For two per iods the Bridgeport and Waterbury polo teams were on evern terms last night, but in the last fifteen minutes the Teddys put on extra steam and piled goal after goal into the visitors cage. The final figures were Bridge port s, Waterbury 4. The one thlhg that stood out among the various 1n- cidents of the game was the remark able exhibition given by Ted Lewis in the last period.
 When the period had been going short time Ted scored in AS and then came the fireworks. Taking the next rush the long captain scooped the ball down the line and walloped it past Cusick in four seconds. Before the cheering had subsided it was renewed in even greater voums for Lewis had again captured the rush and this time he drove into the Waterbury netting in three seconds. ,-
 It was the best record for two con secutive goals made this season and the rooters could talk of nothing else on the way home.
 In addition to that piece Of lndlvld- ual brilliance the playing of the whole Bridgeport team was great. Cunning ham passed to his partner in fine style while Griffith and Carrigan attenued to Jason and Eddie Higgins. Every time Carrigan took the ball away from Jason or prevented him from driving the bleacherites roared be- cause they don't like Phil in the south end The people in the plush seats were more generous, however. liar per had many difficult stops and did a fine job, particularly in the last period.
 Eddie Higgins showed up much bet ter than in his previous game here. He was blocked continually by Grif- filth but he showed lots of speed for all that. Jason also played well.
 It was nip and tuck in the first period. The teams battled at top speed. but it was 11:47 before Cum ningham aroused the cheers by q fine drive past Cusick. Then Lewis tal- fled in sixteen seconds. Bridgeport ?, Waterbury O.
 For the greater part of the second round. the visitors outplayed the Teddys. They kept the ball in the local front yard and Harper was do- ing the quickstep. Higgins scooped one in after 2.3S and then Cunning ham bounded one in. Waterbury's second goal was made on fine drive by Jason who took a pass beauti- fully. Bridgeport 2. Waterbury ?.
 It looked as if it was going to be hot in the final round but the locals quickly put Waterbury under the sod. After Lewis had registered in 1:43 he made his two great goals in four and three seconds respectively. The crowd had another chance to whoop things up when Cunningham tallled twice in rapid succession. Holder ness and Fahey scored before the bell rang. The lineup and summary: DrfJ, r,nrt wafprltfrv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Commission Defends Racing Law.

Albany. N. r.. Feb. 25.-The state racing commission in its annual report handed down in the legislature opposes any change in the racing law as rec commended by Governor Hughes in his annual message. James w. wadsworth, Sr., father of the speaker of the as- sembly. as chairman, declares it to be the unanimous opinion of the commls- sion that no further legislation is nee essary for the regulation of race tracks and states that the present law carries out properly the purpose for which 1t was enacted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Casino Notes.

The two-man match tonight will be between the American and Scotch teams.
 Diaz established new league rec ord for high single in last nights match, rolling 254.
 Lewis's team tied the league rec ord for team single, 906.
 The New Britain team will be here tonight. Game called at [ o'clock. The other state league games are: Hartford at Meriden and New Haven at Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
SPRINGFIELD DIED HARD.

Providence, Feb 25.-The Spring field polo team put up one of the finest games ever seen on the local floor last night and had the Grays not have played the best game they have shown here this season they would have been defeated. As it was they won by a score of 5 to 4. Sutherland tended a magnificent goal and stopped everything that could be held up. The team work of the home team was of the bright est kind, the floor work being beau- tiful Hart and Lincoln outdid themselves and were ably seconded by Miller, who played his first game with the Rovers. About 1,40O saw the game. The lineup and sum- mary:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25

No 1t Is not true. Gotch never wrestled the Russian lion. now in Europe. but he did wrestle one Char ley Hackenschmidt. who has a resi- dence in Iowa. and who Is still wrestling in this country under the same name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Harx.rd.Y.I. Boat Race. Jun. 2s.

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 25.-The an- nual Harvard-Yale races will be rowed on June 25 on the Thames at New London. The races will start with the varsity four oar shells at 10 a. m. over the two mile course. starting at the navy yard and rowing downstream to the railroad bridge. The freshmen crews will row over the same course.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
sEIGER oUTpoINTs MADDEN.

Joe Seiger. of Denver, outpointed Frankie Madden of New York. last night at the Dry Dock Athletic club, New York. In the first round the westerner split Madden's ear with three terrific right hand swings. and from then until the finish Seiger had the better of every round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Tiu.r, Defeat Harvard at Basket eaII.

Princeton. \. l.. Feb. 25.-Princeton defeated Harvard by the score of q to IT in a loosely played game of basket ball here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
WRESTLING SPORTS ARE
 ALL WAITING Big Match To-Morrow Night Will Attract Many-Parr Won
 Last Night.

All aboard for the big wrestling contest, which takes place to-mor- row evening in the Eagles hall un- der the auspices of Managers Mo Mahon and Halliwell. The champion mat artist of the United States, and the aspirant for the worlds cham pionship, Frank Gotch, will be on hand and all lovers of the athletic game will want to see this marvel ously developed young man. That he is marvel, every wrestler of note in this country has already conceded. When he was first heard of out in the west the best men in this country predicted his future, if he remained in the wrestling game. He has full filled all those predictions and when Hackenschmidt comes to this coun- try, he will find foeman worthy of his steel. There are a good many people who are inclined to think that Gotch will have no show with the big Russian, but if Gotch ever gets that toe hold of his on MT Hack, it will be good bye to the Russian. To- morrow night he will face another of the gamest men on the mat to-day, Jim Parr, a gentleman in every re- spect and a wrestler, that has made all the others bite the dust. Just look at what he did to Jim Barnes last night, a wrestler who has stood off Lundin and other good men. It will be a match that will meet with the favor and good word of every man and woman that will be in at tendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Wooster Notes.

2 Hodge won the Wooster duck pin foll-Of last night with a score of 505. Northrop got second place with a score of 2S0. while Whitaker vas third with a score of 274- Other scores were ReInheimer z70. Dov ssl. Pierce 2st. CIafey 2ss. Itsch- ner z5e and Shea 143
 Holgste won the daily prize yes- tsrtsy with a score. of 30s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Never WrestIed Hackenschmidt.

Sporting Editor Democrat:
 Please decide the following bet: A bets E that Frank Gotch wrestled Hackensehmidt. the Russian giant once before. Is that true?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
JOCKEY MCLEAN SUSPENDED.
Accused of Jumping Off Horse In
 SteepIechase at New Orleans.


 New Orleans, Feb. 25.-Jockey Me- Clain was suspended for the remainder of the season at City park for his ride on Waterbury, the favorite in the stee- plechase. McClaln apparently deliber- ately jumped off his mount at the first hurdle. Waterway stumbled as he went over this hurdle. The suspension means practically that the boy Is ruled off for life.
 Hans, at to ?, won the most stir ring race when he came home in the fourth event a short head In front of Severus after nip and tuck contest the full length of the stretch.
 The first race went to the long shot, Dispute, at 15 to l. Little was thought of Hopkins Faraday colt, and he went to the post practically unbacked. The public placed their money with Trappe and All Red. The latter was favorite, backed for thousands.
 Lee got All Red off well, but 1t was not until the stretch was reached that Dispute offered any contention. Here Walker got busy and in hard drive managed to outlast All Red. The win ners: First Race.-Dispute, first; All Red, second; Grotto, third.
 Second Race,-Kemp Ridgeley, first; Sam Hoffheimer, second; Coal Black Lady, third. a. Third Race.-Beraud, Jr., first; Wa ter Cooler, second; Tom Kelly, third. Fourth Race.-Hans, first; Severus, second; Hanbridge, third.
 Fifth Race.-Hyperion H., first; Lad of Langden, second; Tokalon, third. Sixth Race.-Ananlas, first; Posing, second; Artful Dodger, third.
 Seventh Race.-Belle Scott, first; Jack Witt,( second; Gull, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
AT THE WOOSTER.

The Skeeters won three straight games from the Bugs last night at the Wooster alleys. Reinheimer was high man with 295 for total. Tho caarna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Goal Tends Averages.

Manager W. w. Hanna fell down stairs at Hanna's block Sunday night apa hrntre two ribs He is under Dr Coholan's care.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Fred Penney Signs With tho Giants.

New York, Feb. 25.-Secretary Fred NJ. Knowles announced that the lineup of the Giants is now complete for the season of 1908. This was after Knowles had received letter from Fred Ten
 ey accepting the terms offered him by he New York club for the coming sea- son and stating that his-signed contract for the year was on the way to the clubs headquarters. Owing to the com plicatIons over the stock he holds in the Boston club Penney did not sign until he was satisfied that he would be able to dispose of his holdings in his old club on terms satisfactory to him self.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25

Score. Bridgeport $. Waterbury 1 rushes. Lewis <. Jason 4. one tie stops. Harper 5i Cusick g.: referes Doherty: timer. smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25

Score, New Britain z, New Haven l.; rushes, Mercer z, Schiller A.; stops, Bannon 32, Mullen 54; fouls, Lyons, Jean 2, Bone; referee, Rorty; timer, McDermott.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
BOWLING.

Results of Games Played Here Last
 Night.
 At the Casino alleys last night the strange thing happened of team taking two of the games played, but losing on the total pinfalls in the last game. Stokess team won the first two games against the Lewis duintette, but in the last game lost by 107 pins and thus lost the con test by 59 pins. The following were the scores:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25

Tom O'Rourke is evidently con- vinced that his protege, Joe Rogers, the giant wrestler, has good chance of defeating Hackenschmidt, the Russian lion, if the latter will consent to meet him again on the mat i'll April, when he visits this country.
 He is anxious to pit Rogers against Tom Jenkins, the American champion, feeling certain that Rogers would win and thus establish his right to demand another match with the champion of the world Mir O'Rourke expresses his views in letter to the sporting editor of a New York newspaper as follows:
 "Dear Sir-There was considerable controversy pro and con over matters pertaining to wrestling while Joe Rogers was in England. The public has read his excuses for his defeat by Hackenschmidt, but is not satisfied with the result.
 "He has almost recovered from his illness, and as he has never wrestled before New York spectators since he was taught the science of the game, although he has won two International tournaments at Montreal, he is eager to meet Hackenschmidt again when he visits this country next April, to show the public that he is capable of giving better account of himself than he did in London.
 "In the meantime he. would like to meet Tom Jenkins, who he considers the champion of America, to show the public that he is a worthy op- ponent to meet Hackenschmidt, as there is no other big man in this country besides Jenkins who is cap able of giving Hackenschmidt even a warming up gallop. He considers it no use to challenge that newspaper champion. Frank Gotch, as he knows that the latter will not meet him, al- though he kept himself in the lime light while Rogers was in England.
 "I hope Jenkins will give Rogers chance to try to win the champion ship of America, which will at the same time give the public an idea of his worthiness to meet Hacken- schmidt. as the public of ,iiis country will not stand for Hackenschmidt meeting Gotch in every one of the five cities he Is to show in when he comes to this country.
 "I know that if Hackenschmidt can be induced to meet Rogers again, when the latter is fin proper condi- ton. the latter will not only surprise his enemies, but his friends, and also those who have never seen him wrestle. Sincerely.
 TOM O'ROURKE."
 ''New York, Februay 22, 1908"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-25
Springfield.

Score, Providence ,, Springfield 4; rushes, Thompson 6, Lincoln 6; foul, Sutherland; stops, Mallory 30, Sutherland 53; referee, Kilgara timer, Perrin.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

The grain binder or thrasher ai2
lowed to weather the storms of winter
under a covering Of wheat or oat
straw will not be found to be in very
good condition for next seasons work.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

Mr.. MeFarlan begs to be ex-
cused. it too expensive, entirely.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

W. B. Burley of Kentucky has
warned the tobacco growers of that
state not lo plant any more tobacco
this vear.,- if they do there will be
H to play for the man who,plants
it. Now isp t this a, fine state Of
affairs in free country?. But the
people themselves are to blame,
and if it were not for the fact that
the majority of the people are i'll
sympathy with. the night riders
and outlaws, this state of affairs
could hold out bur short time.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06
The COST OF CRIME.
T'I,aw T pial Will Cost Near
Milton,

The two, Tn wv trials haze cost ap
nroXimately 81 ,000, ,O00-the great,
est slspl. ever spent in the criminal
courts of New. York in fight for
tie life or death, Of. one accused OF.
murder.
Tie burden of the G0sthas fallen
On the prisoner family, who eX-.
lended more, then $500, 900 at the
first hearing and 1915, 900 III tie
seccad great legal battle,
Thaw's. lawyers alone receive
$325, 900. Ortl If sum NJ mtir W ..
Iittleton seoeives a fee of 200, 900;
A. Russell Peabody. $75, 900, and
Daniel Q'Rcilly,. $5o,00Q. Forty
five. witnesses, receive. $4,000 fpr
lpss of time; three alituists get
5000 for thirty days attendance
at the sessions, while witnesses
brought. FROM Europe am different
parts of' America were paid more
than 50, ,000 FOR tleyeling e2Ernses
aul. 's2s..
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

well as by man. Even the chickens
require judicious amount. Fed in
large quantities, of course, would
prove fatGk
You can put the ewes which are i'm
rundown condition in fine shape by
feeding grain ration of wheat bran,
ground oats and. peas, about one-halfi
pound to each sheep.
The grain binder or thrasher ai2
lowed to weather the storms of winter
under a covering Of wheat or oat
straw will not be found to be in very
good condition for next seasons work.
Have the wood beg large enough to-
hold several days supply of wood,
Never let it. get empty. You, can.
bring in wood at odd times. Wife or
daughters ought never to have to go4
out after fuel
The amount of money that finds
its way into the owners pocket at the
end of the year tells the whole story
"hethar his COWS are doing business
= not You might as. well have one:
Cd COW. as, Al of the poorer ones
1t is easy to get money into thei
'ultry business and hard to get it
it. Go slow. Build up your bust
ess slowly and surely and you willi
Mt be among the number which de,
ares that tine poultry business does.
1l pay.
Clifford Pinchot, the government for
fler, who has Just returned from af
90O-mile iaunt over the govern
lnt and private forest preserves of
country, declares that in, 20 years.
timber supply will be eXhausted
the present rate cf cutting goes one
Scripture saith that the yerg hairs,
our heads are numberedi This}
has perhaps inspired some indus
us person to count the feathers on
d, for he is out with the informa-
hat the average hen has S,12Q
concealed IN various places
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

The railroad company is placing
the rock on the ground f L the
purpose of gradlng the roadway
from the track to the bridge at'the
depot. One car of rock has already
been received and two more ears
of rock, one car OF brickbats anC
one ear of cinders will be shipped
out at once.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

other who was married and had a
family might bold his job, which
shows that the. struggle For money
has Lot absorbed all men, but
some. are left in humble places
with noble hearts that beat III
human sympathy.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06
CHURCH DIRECTORY

Services at the Methodist Church
very first and third Sundays at
III, Il. M. and 7,3o ?. m.
Sabbath School every Sunday
vt 10, a. m,
Epworth League at }, p. M
zach Sunday and Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 1870.
Rev. 2. b. LINDSAY, Pastor.
Services at the Presbyterian
church every fourth Sunday,
Sabbath School eyery Sunday
at 10 a. m.
REV. S. l.. HOGAN, Pastor,
Services at the Baptist Church
tyery second Sunday at IL o'clock
and at night /; Sunday School every
Sunday morning vt Il O'clock,
j.. p. l.EeK. Hastor
Episcopal Services at the Presb.T-
i4rian church every second and
gourtll Thursday nights.
DIR. SYKES. Rector.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

Lass Of beauty is not a cause
FOR divorce in Oklahoma, hence all
Cklahoman whose wife's paw had
been pitted by the small poX PFC
ceeded to cut her throat in ord
to dissolve the bands of matrimon1
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

The,pb8+,~s,Aad deereed'ti;at cne
Of tTe'4 railroads men. qpRloyed in
Little Rock should lose gaioh, ard
the ore who happened to be- si g'e
ilrI,2,,.....'ly tl.''2v up his, that oha-
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

We wonder what those night
riders will "chaw' since there is
to be no tobacco grown this year
quit off Oh bug juice and get too
drunk to "chawo perhaps.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06
Red -hanGed anarchists recent

Red banded anarchists recently
made dastardly attempt to kill
Chief Shippey of the chicago
police force.
The would be assassin Was final
ly killed by the chief in a desperate
fight, but not until he had shot
and badly wounded the chief S
son and driveG who came to his
assistance.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

Fence posts are a considerable item
of expense, making it necessary to-
make them last as long as possible.
Peeling off. the bark helps some.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

Salt Is required by the animals as
we'll as by man. Even the chickens
require a judiCious amount. Fed in
large quantities, of course, would
prove fatGl
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

Rhoton insinuates it's rotten
referring. to Senator Davis record.
Mr.. Rhoton has SAID so much
and in such large quantities, the
people will now wantto hea. from
the Junior Senator from Arkansas.
Washington telegraph., 1908-03-06

You can put the ewes which are i'm
rundown condition ilr fine shape by
feeding a grain ration of wheat bran,
ground oats and. peas, about one-half
pound to each sheep.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
NM. aroREs REvTEW.

savannah, Nov. lss--( Especial. J--rhough the local market for spirits of turpentina at the beginning of last Wednesdays session sased off from 3shc. the ruling value of the first day of the week, to 3sHc, where 1t remained for the better part of the sew ep. days the closing yesterday was product i've of . slight upturn which placed ths market firm at two prices ranging from sSMc to 3shc. The buying support was of a general nature for legitimate requirements lof the trade and the traders were con sstantly after supplies at all times.
 sg The volume of receipts developed abso- lutely no tendency to dwindle: rather to tha contrary they continued large and there was. possibly a slight increase over the
 Ns usual the bulk of sales were effected for requirements of the United Kingdom The shipments of turpentine foreign during the week were very small. 1t is true. amounting in fact to barely five hundred and fifty barrels yet there ts at this mo- ment quite considerable lot of supplies awaiting shipment to London. The quota off a trifle during the past week but the general demand was about up to the aver age. The domestic demand was fairIy were purchSsed by local brokers
 The market opened last Wednesday. (Nov. m firm at 3S6c. The cloee yesterday waS firm at ssN @3sMc. Weeks lowest 3s@ 3Ske Weeks highest 5shc.
 Rosins were in excellent demand ana thoss quoted the Tuesday preceding At the call yesterday the following were the quo tations water white S6.40; window glass s6 a5; Y Ss. 90; M s6. 35; K S4. 90; l V; IT S340050; c s2. STA 0sb; $2 90; A 8 50 @so; DE $3 sS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

New York. Nov. Is,-rhere was an in. eraasingly active business in the cotton market today and prices made new high records for the season. closing steady at q net advance of four to eight points on all months except October, in which there is yet much grading. and which was net sanchanged. Sales for the day were estt.
 Ths market opened steady. at an ao- vance of 1@s points in response to ns,ser cables than exrected, and was soon selliug af a net advance of sos points with near months leading the advance on covering and a demand from spot houses; heanns, 1ne yvaa very heavy et the advance ana prices sagaed off a few potnts Curing the middle of the morning, but quickly nrmeo m toward midday on a renewal Of covering ana hafI support. The advance was not checked until December had sold at S.Ss: TanTsarv at O IT. and May at 9.0S. or about 0nIA points net higher.
 The market then sased off under reats- .s- Sus arA closad some sos points orr rom the t-@ s..@ ESnartakions that the. revision com ,ssttea might take some action at the meet Srg after the close to still further shtenE'A'