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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
Turns Own Gun on Hiehwaymen.

Superior.-Jacob Meismen, husky
farmer, mortally wounded a high
way robber after fierce fight in
which Meismen took the holdup mans
gun away from him and used it to de-
fend himself. The victim of the shoot
ing was at st. Mary's hospital hover
ing between life and death. He gave
the police the name of Jim Scott.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
pleaded Guilty to Robbery.

Wausau-Percy Hotchkiss plead
ed guilty to having robbed the
Fenwood Cheese and Produce comFany
and was sentenced to IA months III the
Green Bay reformatory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
Gov. Hunhes Al Madison.

Madison.-Gov. Hughes of New
York is expected to make an address
at the state convention of Baptists to
be held here on October 5, 6, and 8.
The convention will be held at the
First Baptist church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

ago / suffered mis-
cry with lumbago.
e V Q r y movement
was one of pain.
Doan's Kidney Pills
removed the whole
difficulty after only
a short time. AL
though I do not
like to have my
name used publicly,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
The Rev. Kempton Dead.

Madison.-The Rev. A. Judson A..
Kempton, aged Al, former pastor of
the First Baptist church of Madison,
is dead here from typhoid fever. He
leaves widow and three young chill
dren.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
Graduate Into MARRIAGE.

Beloit.-The marriage of Miss Irm'
gard Irene Heth to Prof. Charles w.
Boardman took place at Emerson hall.
Both young people are graduates of
Beloit college, finishing with the class
of '06.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
Fifty Horses Entered.

Fond du Lac.-The Fond du Lac
county fair opened here and continued
for four days. On Oshkosh day the
Fond du Lac city officials entertained
those of Oshkosh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

Portuguese and Italians. The attorney
general is reported during the proseeu-
ton of an Italian on the charge Of
murder not only to have used the word
several times as descriptive of south
ern Europeans, but also to have
ciassed them with oriental coolies,
saying plainly that, in his opinion,
they were not wanted in the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
Fined for spearina Fish.

Wausau.-Albert Bauman OF the
town of Hatley was fined $50 by
Justice Larner for spearing fish. He
pleaded guilty. The complainant was
Game Warden John Foster OF Wausau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

I make an exception in this case, SO
that other sufferers from kidney trou-
BILE may profit by my experience"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

The man who is always talking
about himself never says anything that
is calculated to benefit his fellow man,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

BUY KODAKs AND FILMS FROM US.
Send us your developing and finishing.
o. III. Peck Co., ITO S. 5th St. Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
HOUSE
W0RK

Thousands of American women
in our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

Even boarding house ldndladiea
must pay out good money for the priv
lege of boarding street cars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

The Winner. Send for FREE CataIog
Pence Automobile Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

The man who pays his debts Is true
to his trust.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10
A TEXAS CLERGYMAN
Speaks Out for the Benefs of Suffering
Thousands,

Rev. G. NJ. Gray, Baptist Clergyman,
OF Whitesboro, Tex, says: -Four years
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-09-10

Where the wage determines the
work, the work is never worth much.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
WRESTLING CONTEST UP
 IN SPRINGFIELD  Oscar Sampson Beat Caprimi of New York-~hallenge to the
 Locals.

Northampton, Feb. 5.--In a wrest- ling matchin Lyman hall last evening between Oscar Sampson of Pittsfield and Leo Caprimi of New York, the former was victorious, winning the first and third bouts. The first round was as fine struggle as could be desired. Both men went in to win and it was the sharpest kind of a contest. Sampson proved the more agile and won the bout in four min utes on a half-nelson and scissors hold.
 In the second round both men let up little and the struggle was less intense. They seemed to be favoring themselves and Caprimi won in II minutes in toe and half-nelson hold. They had hardly started in the third round when Caprimi was thrown upon the mat and held there in a half-nel- son and head hold. Sampson proved the better wrestler. He was quicker in his motions, more aggressive and better able to extricate himself from difficult positions.
 After the match Sampson declared that after he wrestled Caprimi in Pittsfield the latter had said that he lay down. He was quite sure that there could be no such claim tonight Sampson declared that he had met Barnes twice and had been defeated by him both times in a square con- test. He was ready to meet him again and would put up $50 that he could win the match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
POLO NOTES.
New Britain here tomorrow night.

New Britain here tomorrow night.
 Another outpouring of the fans will be the result.
 Brooklyn will play against the New Britain amateurs in the second pre- liminary game.
 Red Rorty may be an impartial re- fierce, but if he is he will have to show the impartial fans of this city that fact. It doesn't look it by long shot.
 There was little friction in the Pawtucket bunch in that last period two of the players in particular, call- ing each other for not playing polo as each thought it should be played.
 The Hamilton Parks and the Ivys will meet in the first preliminary op Thursday night and the game will start at half past seven, in order to give the Brooklyns and New Britain amateurs chance.
 Providence has gone up a peg and now stands ahead of Pawtucket. II we can beat New Britain tomorrow night we may be able to pull up out of that last rut ourselves. That last place is jonahed sure.
 One of the old sport lovers said af- ter the game that Cunningham was like a hound. He could almost scent just where the ball was and where it was going to go. Cunny certainly did play corking game.
 Goal tender Bannon was playing as an amateur in Clinton, Mass, eight years ago, while the old National league was running in Connecticut. When the league busted, some of the players drifted up to Massachusetts.
 There will not as much money bet on the game tomorrow night as there was when New Britain appeared here last. The local fans were taught . good lesson that time on over conf- dence. At that we may take a fall out of the leaders.
 The practice of lighting cigars and cigarettes just as soon as the game is over should be stopped. There is just as much danger and perhaps more at that time, than while the game is in progress. A match dropped careless ly into the crowd as they are making their exit, would start a stampede sure.
 It is quite remarkable coincidence that the two Cunninghams in the polo league have the same first name, George; play in the same position second rush; and both hail from the same place. Pawtucket. One George is playing with Paw tucket. and the other, who is called George IT," 10 distinguish him. Is with Bridgeport. They are no rela- ton. George Jr" has been living 10 Richmond. Ind, Of late years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
woRKHoUsE FOR UMPIRE.
John P. Keefe Accused of Robbery by
 Pttsburg Patrons.

Pittsburg. Feb 5.-John P. Keefe. known as one of the best umpires out side of the two major leagues. was sentenced Monday to the wOrkhouse for ninety days on a charge cf lar- oeny. Crooked Neck Keefe.- as he was known because of a physical de- fromity. has umpired in the New York State league. Southern. Western. Cot ton States. Interstate and the Penn sylvania. Ohio and Maryland leagues
 For the past few weeks he hss beeu conducting a school of indoor hasetaH Two of his patrons snd some players complained Of having heen robbed while at a game In Keefeis hall Eeefe was arrested and later leH the way to where he had the plunlsr hid- den in a city fire engine house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
KINGsBURY WINS.
Defeats Goodenough at Pool-Two
 Games To-Night.

SNASoss 11ohSAVuSA ~ WV
 Games To-Night.
 Hartford, Feb. 5.---Kingsbury of New Haven defeated Goodenough of Unionville 12S to 90 in the champion ship pool tournament at Campbell's last night. An early finish was agreed upon so that Kingsbury could catch a train. Kingsbury made high runs oi l9 and 20 and Goodenough made one of 14.. Kingsbury made one scratch snd 0oodenough had five. William 1amerdinger was referee and Frank Crane acted as manager in the place of Manager Fraser, who took a few days rest by his physicians orders He will be on the job again to-day. A double bill is on for tonight. For the curtain raiser George Britt and James De Monte will finish their match game which was started last week and had to be stopped at mid- night, Britt has l34 points and De Monte 133. It is Britt's break. Af- ter this game, there will be a match game between Britt and the Syrian Kid of New Haven, 150 points, for b25 side. Last nights summary
 Kingsbury--9 12 IS 6 & 71512 SI 3 3 10 o Il 10--12S.
 Goodenough--6 3 O 9 TS03 3712l l2 5 Is 5-90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
BOYS CLUB NOTES.

Thursday night will be a night for all at the 3. c. entertainment.
 Flynn and Cook are doing good work in the alleys. using the little balls.
 Cook is trying to bowl like 4. J. W He will forget some time when he swings that ball.
 Schwartz and his big white -s' was the only thing that was seen af- ter the basketball game last night.
 Dunigan and Robert Scott are tied in the bowling contest this month. Both win bowl three more strings this month.
 John Grifin of the B. c. maroon and white bowling team. hasn't bovled in 90 long a time he has quite forgotten how
 Schwartz said it must be nice to be in the senior dramatic club. You can tell better Thursday night when Box and Cox play.
 The stariights new banner. blue and white. helped to win the hasket- ball game last night Why wouIdnf it, squirss held the banner all nisht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
ACCEPTS SECOND OFFER.
Norwich Club Receives Official Ans.
 wer From Meriden Promoters.

Norwich, Feb 5.--Henry E. Dav- enport of the Norwich baseball club has received a communication from the Meriden men who are backing baseball in that city stating that the offer of the Norwich club to Meriden will be accepted. Meriden agreeing to take the team under the conditions of the second offer. The first offer was for s2,J0O. to which Meriden said it would give SLIGO. Mir Davenport wrote back stating that was not enough by a good deal and made an- other offer with some concessions, and 1t Is the offer which has been accepted.
 James O'R0urke of Bridgeport stated over the telephone tO Mir Dav- enport that he believed Meri1en men mean what they said. and that they could not manfully back out at this stage of the deal
 Such wss the opinion also of John C. Chapman. former manager of the local team as we'll as the winning Mcriden team. He says baseball should pay there and pay well. He made s3.JOO there one seasOn and then there were not the accommodations by eleetries there are now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
THE DIAMOND
PLAYERS ARE
 HOLDING BACK Contracts Not Yet Signed Because Salaries Have Been Cut
 Other News.

According to all reports Manager Durant is going to have some trou- bles of his own before he gets the signatures of some of his best play CTS to contract The contracts were sent out some time ago and the players, who were receiving pretty good stipends, found that their salaries had been cut. This was notably true of several of the stars and if they mean what they say they will not be in Waterbury uniforms the coming season. Up to date the only contracts signed, that have been made public, are those of "Cooney" Rice, "Braggo" McEnroe and Mike Lucia There are a whole lot of others who are unknown, but the real artists on the local team have not yet signifled their inten- tions of getting in line. The new order of things. with many stock holders controlling the finances of the team, seems to have called for retrenchment in the salary column. It Is not believed that Manager Du- rant is responsible for this condition of affairs, for he has always been a stickler for giving man a good sal ary, if he deserved it. George Stro- bel says he is out of it and therefore the new board of directors must be the controlling power, which has called for cut in last seasons sal aries,
 Retrenchment may be all right, but when you read in all the state papers what the other managers are doing in securing good talent, Wa terbury should not be left in the lurch because of few extra dollars. Mike McAndrews has been sold to Springfield. which takes away an- other good player. who has been given many roasts by both the press and the spectators, but who was hard worker at that. Special deliv- cry letters, it is said, have been sent to all the players, with their contracts boiled down, but from what has been heard some of the players on last seasons team, and those include some of the best, will take up with the outlaw league Wa terbury must start we'll and must have a good team if support is ex- pected the coming season. Manager Durant knows that as well as anyone in the business and perhaps the board of directors will look at it the same way before they let some of their stars slip through their hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
NORWICH TEAM. $500.
Meriden to Make First Payment oi
 $500 on Friday.

Meriden, Feb 5.-At a meeting held in the office of Attorney c. J. Danaher last evening to consider the transfer of the Norwich baseball team to Meri- den, it was decided that the team shall be sold intact to Meriden. The sale price is s1 800 and at meeting of the league directors. to be held in New Haven Friday, the first payment of $500 will be made and the team for mally transferred. Cy Perkins to go win the deal as he has been sold to Holyoke.
 Among the league directors present were: o'Neill of Springfield. Clarkin of Hartford. Danaher of this city and Durant of Waterbury. Dr George Thompson of Norwich. represented the Norwich interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
National Polo League Standing.
AVERAGES OF PLAYERS.
Hart, Lincoln. Jean and Mallory Are
 the Leaders.

Hart still holds his place as the premier goal getter, with Jason sec- ond, closely pressed by Lincoln. Lin coin is in class by himself in cap turing rushes. In foul making, Jean holds top place and gives no indica- tion of yielding the honor to anyone
 Fahey and Farrell come next but they will have to be pretty bad to become dangerous competitors of the New Britain captain. Mallory has jump ed to the lead as goal tend but in the number of balls stopped Suther. land is way ahead and will never be caught. The averages are as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
POLO.
WE DEFEATED
 THE PAWTUCKETS
First Two Periods Even Up--Nev Haven Beaten and Protests
 Other News.

Hugh Rorty is paving the way for
 his retirement as referee in the polo league unless he uses more i'm partial methods. He has placed a
 ban upon his services up in Provi-
 dence. where he forfeited game because he claimed the shin pads of the Providence goal tender exceeded the limit, although other referees had passed them as within the bounds. Last night he saw the two fouls made by Waterbury against Pawtucket, but he only saw one made by the visitors. Fahey, who had been penalized twice, finally be- came incensed, when he was held by the opposing players and called out to Rorty, Hey, you red head, did you see that?" Rorty at once stopped the game and fined Fahey $5. He has been given more abuse than that by players on other teams but he has allowed it to go unpun- ished. Some say that Rorty shows his impartial ruling by always de- ciding against the home team. That is just what Waterbury fans are kicking on. Waterbury has on every occasion when Rorty officiated been given the worst of it and if this is what is called impartiality then it is time halt was called. Higgins was held and tripped re- peatedly last evening. Jason had to almost tear his sweater to get away from the hold one of the visitors had on it. Fahey was seized many times, but throughout it all Rorty saw but one foul committed. If that is impartiality then let us have the other thing.
 The game itself was fast in spots, Pawtu.det beating us in team work, but failing to gain any advantage. The locals played better at that than at any time since the new combina- tion got together. Holderness played an excellent game in almost every period, once or twice forgetting his position. It was nip and tuck fight n the first two periods, Cunningham excelling for the visitors, while Ja- son and Higgins were the stars on our side of the house. Wodtke, the flying Dutchman," who years ago made the fans sit up in wonder at his spurts, had just a semblance of his old form, but was not the Wodtke of old by long odds. Gun ningham caged the first goal of the game after nearly six minutes of play. Jason did the trick for our side in two minutes and then the teams had a see-saw contest until the bell rang. It was the same in the second period. Pawtuclet began to show the team work which Gun ningham has instilled into them and We were practically on the defensive the greater part of the time. It was almost ten minutes before the visitors penetrated our defense, Gun ningham again doing the trick. The period was almost near an end when Jason again tied the score. The third period was all our own for we caged the ball five times while the Pawtucket bunch was getting two. We played better polo in that period, passed the ball nicely and was we'll up on the defense line. Jason played like fiend and little Higgins passed them up to him nicely. Cum ningbam and Cameron had a few tilts as they saw the game going against them, Cameron getting call from his captain, which call he promptly handed back. The lineup and summary:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
THE RoARIN' GAME.

A nicht it was freezin'. a' nicht 1 was sneezin'. -Tak' care quo the wife. -gude- man. e yer cough \ fig for the sneezin'. hurTah for the freezins. For the day we're to play the bon spiel uH the lech. Then get m. my braw leidy. the breakfast mak' rpady. For the sun on the snawdrifts De- ginnIn' to blink. Gie me hannorks 0r hTnchan. I'm nT to the l0chan. To mak' the stsnss fec tO ths TT o' the rink Then hurrah for the curing frae GfrvaE to String. HuTsh fer the lads q the he<un and sfane- Ready. boo. soop t up. clap . euzrs. steady. DO, ca curHng abune a' the Tsups stands aians
 -Dr Norza1 McLecd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
THE PRELIMINARY CAME.

Bill Lawlor wore a smile a mile long last evening as he saw his South End team take a fall out of the Brooklyns, the first fall in tewIye games. It was the surprise of the night, that defeat. for Brook lyn expected to win in a walk. The South Ends played great polo. both in the rush line and in defense. Devs and Shove were fast as light ming. while Johnson in the goal cir ele was on to his job every minute. Walker was the Johnny on the spot for the Brooklyn rushers tied them up repeatedly. The lineup and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
staIlinss Buys Newark Ball Team.

Newark, N. J., Feb. 5.-The most i'm portant baseball deal of the year out side of the major leagues was closed when George T. Stallings, formerl. manager of the Buffalo club, secured control of the Newark Eastern league club by buying the stock of Walter w. Burnham and the latter's son, Harry c. Burnham. The price paid for the Burnham interests is said to be $40,- 900. Included in the assets acquired by Stallings was an item of $12,500 cash in bank. Stallipgs holds 169 shares of stock of the Newark club, all but sixty-four shares of the total stock is- sued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
Goal Tenders Averages.
THIs WEEKs SCHEDULE.

Wednesday. Feb 5-waterbury at Boston. New Britain at Pawtucket.
 Thursday. Feb New Haven at Bridgeport. New Britain at Water bury.
 Friday. Feb 7-Bridgeport at Bos- ton. Waterbury at New Haven, Provi- dence at Pawtueket.
 Saturday. Feb S-BOston at New Britain. Bridgeport at Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
New Trainer For the Giants.

New York, Feb. 5.--John Leggatt who gained his experience as a trainer by handling the Princeton football and baseball teams, has been engaged to look after the physical welfare of the Giants during the training trip and the regular baseball season. Leggatt will leave for Marlin Springs on Feb. 12 with the squad of young bloods who will report to Manager McGraw at the springs. .r..s- ,.-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
THE SPORTING NEWS.
BOWLING
BOWLING THE LOCALS
 WERE DOWNED Bridgeport Does the Trick on Her Alleys All of the Other
 Results.

Bridgeport. Feb 5.--Bridgeport won two out of three points last night but it can fairly be said that Waterbury had more than their share of luck and ordinarily Bridgeport would have taken the three. ss.
 Herb French was mainly instrument tai in annexing the first point as he struck only just when needed most. Unfortunately misses marred what otherwise would have been very in- teresting contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

ties. The Northwestern bank held s44,000 mortgage on his saloon since 1894, when he owned the old baseball pennant-winning Browns, which was foreclosed last month.
 He lost much of his s25,000 base ball profits in night racing and shoot-the-chute ventures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

The Bugs took two out of three games from the Shrimps last night at the Wooster alleys. Stone was high man with 2SS. Dewey did best work for the Shrimps. The scores
 Bugs-Itschner 256, Clark 242, Stone 2sS. Totals-239, 259. 2SS; 7SG.
 Shrimps-Dewey 2S0, Claffey 23S, Porter 241. Totals-252, 243, 26i: 759.
 The standing in the roll off for this week is as follows: Hodge BIO, North rop 300, Claffey 292, Schwartz 2S5, Whitaker 295, Porter 276.
 Dewey won the daily duck pin prize last night at the Worcester alleys with score of 314.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

There is a row over the coming tour of George Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, in this country. W. W. wittis of Milwaukee says that Hack has signed a contract with him, while the leading athletic club in Kansas City comes out with the assertion that the champion wrestler agreed to meet Gotch under their auspices some time ago. If Hack and Gotch could wrestIe in New York there would probably be no end of interest in the outcome
 Raymond Cazeaux. a wrestler from France. arrived in New York on Sun day from Havre. He has arranged matches with a number of American and Canadian wrestlers. He left for Montreal yesterday.