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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

A western colored man who says he is Johnson's brother -in-law, has just made public an alleged letter from the big negro pugilist in which the latter is made to say that in spite of "frameup' arranged between Burns and Sam Fitzpatrick for the former to win, Johnson will treat the French Canadian 10 the double cross" But those who know Fitzpatrick do not take any stock in the alleged letter for the reason that Fitzpatrick, ever since he managed Peter Jackson and Kd Lavigne. has been working dili- gently to develop another champion. A well known ring follower who thinks that Johnson will win said yesterday that he based his opinion on the fact that Burns could not knock out such men as Jack tTwin) Sullivan, Marvin Hart, and Philadel- phia Jack O'Brien in twenty round bouts, and that his victories over Squires, Roach, Palmer, Smith and Moir cut no figure in his calcula- tions. Burns has never beaten a first class man." said this expert yes terday, "and as Johnson is remark able pugiist. l think the white man will be up against it. If Burns did not fear defeat why wasn't he willing to fight Johnson. winner take all, in- stead of insisting upon S30.000 as his share of the money, win. lose or draw"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

17, O'Hara 15, Hardy IA, Hol- derness 12, Carrigan 12, Do- herty II. Miller 10. Hart 8, Menard s, Cunningham s, Griffith :, Coggs- hall 6, Canavan 5, Mercer ,, Jason 4, McGllvray 4, Schiller 4, Sutton 3, Bone 3, Roberts 3, Lewis 3, Warner ?, Mallory ?, Cusick 2, Duggan ?, Mansfield ?, Ramon i, Thompson 1, Mccarthy 1, Harper i.
 Goal Tends Averages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
PEACE MISSION FAILS.
PuIIiam and Johnson Unable to Settle Baseball Difficulties on

the COAst.
 San Francisco, Dec. 22.-The Pacific Coast and California State leagues of Baseball will not unite The ultimatum was delivered to-day after session held by the Coast league delegates. They refused ab- solute reinstatement of three black listed players, and Cy Moreing and Al Jarman of the independent or ganizatlon would not accept their terms. President Pulliam left to- night for the East via Fresno and Los Angeles, where he will make short visits, and President Ban John son of the American league will start for the East tomorrow, their peace mission having been failure.
 Whether the Coast league will go through with it's threat to have a six club league giving continuous baseball to Los Angeles and putting a club into Sacramento in opposition to the State league remains to be seen.
 1t is surmised that the purpose of the trip of President Pulliam to Fresno is to have talk with Frank Chance and try to straighten out his affairs with Murphy, owner of the Chicago club. The report that Chance has purchased an orange orchard has not treasured eastern magnates and perhaps Pulliam wants to see how matters stand.
 President Ban Johnson had no talk with Hal Chase. If Chase fol- lows the course mapped out by Cy Moreng, who says he is authorized to speak for the first baseman, New York will be minus it's star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
POLO GAMES
Records of the Players Up to Date and Results of Games
 Last Night.

Lincoln has taken PIP rushes and he will probably land the champion ship in this line this season. Lewis is his only rival for premier honors. Lewis has good lead in goals made and is now pressed by Bobby Hart, his old partner, who passed Thomp- son last week. It doesn't look as if any player would catch up to Wild Charlie Farrell, the King of Foul Makers, and Big Bill Ramon still holds his own in goal tending. The official averages are as follows: -
 Bushes taken--Lincoln PIP, Lewis 25S, Warner 209, Higgins 205, Jason 203, Curtis 203, Duggan 196, Schif- fer l29, Cunningham 12S, Mccarthy S4, Thompson 66, Bone 32, Pierce 1. Mercer ?, McGilvary 1, OHara 1, Roberts 1.
 Goals scored-Lewis 113, Hart 99, Thompson 94, Roberts S5, Schiffer 7S, Jason IS, Lincoln 76, Bone 73, Warner 72, Higgins 72, Duggan 70. Harkins 67, Pierce 67, Mercer 65, Curtis 65, Cunningham 62, McGil- vray 51, Mccarthy 51, Jean 39, Far rell 37, Hardy 33, Menard 27, Wiley 22, Coggshall 20, Canavan IS, Miller IT, Cameron IA Mansfield II, Fahey 9, Doherty 4. Griffith 4, Holderness 4, Gardner 3, Carrigan 3, Sutton l O'Hara 1.
 Fouls-Farrell 26, Fahey 2s, Jean 17, Gardner IT, Wiley
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
Connecticut Patents.

D. Apstein, Bridgeport. puncture closure for pnuemanic tires; G. P Carroll, Bridgeport, automatic eX' pansion valve; C. s. Cole, Bridge port, gasolene engine; II. Grenon New Haven, holder for cans; w. P Hall, Greenwich, semaphOre; M. B Hammond. Bridgeport, hair roll; E F. Hubert, South Norwalk, hasI fastener; J. T. Morrison, Hartford pulley; w. w. Wheeler, Meriden' rotary engine. For copy of any of above patents send ten cents Ill postage stamps with date of this paper to C. A. Snow & Co, Washing ton, D. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
Try a Democrat Want.
SPECIALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

On and after the 18th each and every purchaser of S2 worth or over will be presented with an Xmas bot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

San Francisco Dec. 22.-sam Lang ford, the colored mlddleweight, knock cd out Jim Flynn of Pueblo, Cole, in the first round of what was to be a ten round fight here.
 At the outset Langford swung hard right to the Pueblo mans body and scored with his left to the face.
 He followed his advantage by send ing his right and left to the body with great force.
 After two minutes of fighting Lang. ford brought his left flush to Flynn's s jaw with an impact that was heard all over the house.
 Flynn dropped. The count of ten was made. but he was too far gone to hear it. He was InsenslBle for five minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

San Francisco, Dec 22. - Jimmy Walsh of Boston and Monte Attell of San Francisco fought fifteen rounds to a draw here. but both were badly pun ished.
 In the fourth round Walsh closed At tells eye with a succession of left jabs.
 III the fifth round Walsh started a stream of blood from Attelrs nose.
 In the sixth. although Walsh landed a couple of good body punches, Attell brought blood from Walsh's mouth.
 Toward the close of the seventh round AtteIl staggered bis man with a straight shoot to the jaw.
 Near the end of the ninth round Walsh landed succession of rights and lefts to Attell's face and body.
 In the twelfth Walsh chased Attell around the ring. lapding several IiciCqs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
THE DIAMOND
New Base Ball Manager Talked of For This City-Few Players
 Signed.

Waterbury is to have new base ball manager, that fact was an nounced last evening by Harry Dur ant, who came on here from New York 10 settle up some matters. It is not yet fully decided who the man will be. but there is some talk of Tommy Corcoran of New Haven Tommy has tried his hand at the game, and although he has not been lieved he can make good here, He was with the Cincinnati, Brooklyn and New York teams as player and lat CT took charge of a team up in the New England league, but this last venture did not pan out very sue cessfully. He is a pretty good sort of a chap and with good backing here he might get the game back to where 1t once stood with the fans.
 Several people have been after the franchise, but like the local parties who sought it, they turned down the proposition because the price was too high. The present owners there
 
 ness affairs of the club as usual It is understood that not all the play CTS who wore Waterbury uniforms last year will be on hand the coming season, Eddie Farley and Frank Fitzpatrick, who are owed some back salary, have applied to Secretary Farrell to be declared free agents It is more than likely their claim will be allowed and if so they will not be with Waterbury next season There is good work in that arm of Farleys yet, but ne was working under adverse circumstances last season and did not enjoy 1t. Fitz patrick is one of the headiest bal players in the league and he will no want for offers, if he is declared free agent. Both have expressed wish to get away from here no mat ter what the outcome may be.
 There are six men who have signed for next season: SWander Bronkie, Shincel, Nichols, Siller! and Campion. McPartlan has beei released and has signed with the Co l lumbia. s. C., team. There is some talk of trading Herman Shincel fo another catcher, if Farley get away from here. While Shincel i one of the best catchers in th' league. many of the pitchers, wh' were here and were let out, or re | leased themselves, could not alWay 1 agree with the willy German in hi signals and there was consequen friction in the team. "Hatpn' Harry goes back to Lynn where h i came from. Eastman and Cote hay not signed and really the new man ! ager will have his hands full tryinI 1 to get a good team together Ther are therefore but two seasoned play CTS on the team, who have signed | Swander and Bronkie. True NiChOl is on the list, but unless that olt arm of his has come back, he vii not be of great value. He will be
 big loss. too, for Nichols in condition is power to keep a team going.
 This new manager talk, however may be all moonshine and Harr Durant may again be at the helm He says he won't, but there are sev eral months before the opening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
HARVARD RUNNER MARRIES.
William A. Schick. Famous Sprinter Weeds Daughter of Paper Man.

The friends of William A. Schick the former Harvard runner, learned yesterday of his marriage at Grace church to Miss Lotta Roe Bradburn, a daughter of H. Dwight Bradburn, q paper manufacturer, of HolyOke, Mass Only the immediate families of both Schick and Miss Bradburn were present.
 Schick was famous sprinter, both in this country and abroad be- fore he graduated from Harvard in 1902. He then entered bank in Holyoke, later was in the employ of the New York Central, and is now engaged in real estate ventures.
 He and his bride left for the south immediately after the we'd ding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

Philadelphia. Dec. 22. - Benjamin Barnett. lightweight pugilist was com mitted by the coroner charged with homicide in killing James Curren dur ing boxing bout at the Broadway Athletic club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
Last Nights Games.

At Bridgeport-Bridgeport s, New Britain 1.
 At Providence-Worcester 10, Providence 3.
 At Pawtucket-Fall River [, Pawtucket 6.
 At New Haven-New Haven 3, BrOcktOn 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22
Pure tunes and liquors at FRANK bR0THERS&CO s The Corner South Main and Union Sts for the Christ
 mas Trade.

Pride of Kentucky Rye 50 per at.
 s2.00 per gal. Rye and Bourbon 45c per qt., $1.75 per gal. Cumberland Rye 75c per qt., $3CO per gal. Sherwood Rye soc per qt,, $50 per gal. Old Crow Whiskey 75c per qt, $30O per gal. Finchs Golden Wedding zoe per qr.,
 s3.50 per gal. Mount Vernon Rye $1,O0 per at,
 s4.00 per gal. Private Stock Rye $1,25 per Gt.,
 s5.O0 per gal. All kinds of California wines, 25c per quart SI per gallon. Imported ports and sherries, 75c per quart, S3 per gallon. A bottle of wine or whiskey with every B purchase. Call and get our prices, all goods de livered free. Telephone l3l4-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-22

rights and lefts to the body, forcing Attel to cllnch.
 Walsh had all the better of tho last three rounds, and Referee Alvie King declared the contest n draw
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
OF THE CIVIL WAR

IF can live with it, / can live
without it, was the remark made by
s. Smith to a comrade in 1862, as he
passed out of the shadow of the Mo-
bile prison, a paroled prisoner.
Mr.. Smith was at the time Union
soldier. He had enlisted in behalf
of the cause of the Union with the
Sixteenth Wisconsin infantry, and
during the battle of Cornth had been
wounded and taken prisoner by the
confederates. Like the other confed-
crate prisons, that at Mobile was an
institution of famine and unspeak-
able hardship. Smith, with the other
prisoners incarcerated within it's
dungeon-like walls, had suffered for
the want of apparel to protect him
against its damp and cold. suffered
because of the lack of medical at
tention to his wound, and because OF
lack of food to sustain his body.
When he walked out of the prison
doors a paroled prisoner he was in
weak and famished condition, and
the above remark was directed to
the breakfast which had been set out
for him on the morning of his de-
parture. This breakfast consisted OF
slice of mule meat and a little
-four and water, stirred together into
the dough and baked owed a fire un.
til it was burnt and black. Thai
was the kind of rations he had been
fed upon during his six weeks in.
generation, and the inevitable end
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
select View site.

Superintendent n. H. Barton to-
day withdrew his application made
before the city council last evening
for a site for the normal school tents
on the south side OF the park. After
making the application the superin-
tendent ascertained that the site did
not hold all OF the advantages that
he had anticipated II would and con-
cluded that a better site coald be
found elsewhere. No special place
has so far been fixed upon. He de-
aires a place that abounds in shade
trees and IL also so situated in other
ways that after the tents are placed
upon It they can remain permanent
ly.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
Suit on a Note.
person.

Suit has been commenced in the
court of A. Blixt by Charles H. Kill
dea against w. s. Gentry.
The suit is an action on a promis-
sorry note. which the complaint al
leges was executed by the defendant
and given to Pickrell & began On
July "a, 1907, and which amounts to
$1O1.5O. The complaint furthe' al
leges that the note was assigned to
the plaintiff for a valuable considera-
ton; that no part of the note has
been paid. and prays for Judgment.
Sanders & Flynn appear as attor-
neys for the plaintiff.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
FILIBUsTERs ARE JAILED
Violated Neutrality Law in Taking
Arms 70 Central America.

N%N"NN%Nt
Arms TO Central America.
SAN FRANCISCO, March g.
Harry b. Hart, broker and shipping
agent. and N. w. Liberoth. mariner.
we're arrested today by the United
States marshal for conspiracy in the
filibustering expedition OF the steam
er Empire in 1906 to Central Amer
lea and for having violated the neu-
trality law In taking arms and mh-
itary equipment to insurgents, who
had attempted to overthrow Presi-
dent Cabrera of Guatemala. They
secured bail of $4,000 each. Libe-
roth had been arrested previously.
after which Hart walked into the
marshal's office and demanded to see
the prisoner. When asked his name
he told the deputy, who informed
him he was prisoner. He is ac-
eused by the grand jury with having
organized and fitted GU, in this port
with Captain Liberoth and sent out
the little steamer in command OF his
associate.
The Empire was bought by Hart,
and on February IL, 1906, he and
Captain Liberoth arranged the de-
tails of the expedition to Central
|, America. Hart had her taken out in
the bay. where he had 294 cases OF
arms and military equipment put on
board from the tug Dauntless. He
gave out the impression that the
cases contained mining machinery.
The vessel sneaked out OF port
without clearance papers, and there
upon became an outlaw ship. The
penalty for leaving port without
papers is a fine Of $500. The penalty
for violating the neutrality laws is a
fine OF not less than $1,000 and not
more than $4,000 ana Imprison-
ment Of not more than two years,
The cargo OF rifles was taken to Cen
trail America and the steamer was
sold to the Salyadorean government.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
"Buster Brown"

Busters smile, Auditorium Thurs
day, March 10.
Buster, the little philosopher and
child of nature, heartily favors his
sisters sweetheart.
Such is the situation when the
committee of great men, genuine pill
lars in the party. arrive at the Bus
ter Brown mansion to notify the
merchant that they propose to nom
mate him for the highest office in the
town, mayor OF Brownsville.
Buster. in his fathers absence. re-
eeives the committee SO wonderfully
and makes 50 fine a speech. full Of
pathos and shrewdness. that the
great men are completely won over
to the boy Buster. with Madonna
like eyes and a modest, appealing
look. sets forth the noble qualities Of
the young man who aspires to his
sisters hand SO eloquently that the
committee promises to make him the
candidate for mayor.
The story Of the reception gets
out. Busters picture is displayed in
the windows. and the good old Dutch
town Of Brownsville rings with APP
prevail at the committees choice.
The campaign now opens with q
hurrah. Ginger eloquence and fire
works make the old town as lively
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
KNOCK FULTON BILL
Is Charged with Bad Faith by Other
Senators.

Is charged with Bad Faith by Other
Senators.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March a.
Allegations were made that Senator
Elkins, chairman of the senate inter-
state commerce committee, had taken
advantage of the Fulton bill, amend
ing the rate bill to provide for the
suspension of the rate bill when
shippers protest.
When the bill was introduced it
was suggested that it be amended to
provide that the commission suspend
the proposed increase If the commits
sion believed the suspension was JUS
titled. Senator Fulton agreed to the
amendment when the senate commit
tee had a hearing on the bill. 1t
was understood that no further ques-
ton was to be had on that score.
Today friends of the bill were
amazed to learn that Senator Fulton
had given out letter written by the
commission before its own amend
ment was agreed to opposing the bill
on that very score. 1t was urged that
one shipper should not have the pow
er to suspend the rate, as that would
unsettle all railroad business.
The bill was the direct result of
the Pacific northwest lumbermen's
experience with the railroads, and
the proposed advance rate which
closed many mills and drove others
to bankruptcy.
Senator Fulton has been against
the proposed bill. The other day
Senator Fulton demanded that the
Elkins committee bring in a report
on the bill, threatening If none came
he would adopt other tactics" This
meant that he would move to take
the bill from the committee. 1t is
now believed that Senator Elkins
was offended at the action of Sem
ator Fulton and now intends to take
advantage of a letter written before
the commissions amendment was
agreed to.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03

to those who remained long in a
southern prison under the hardships
inflicted upon them, and upon the
provisions given out to them, was
either insanity or death. and both,
as a rule, were welcome. Smith did
not eat his morning meal on that
eventful day. but carefully wrapped
It up in a piece of muslin cloth and
carried 1t with him as a specimen
of the fare provided for the prison
ers by the authorities. He succeeded
in reaching Nashville and there he
died, just three days after leaving
his prison, the treatment received
within its walls being direct cause
of his death. But his mess of rations
was preserved by his son, s. w.
Smith. now of this city, and he was
exhibiting 1t to several citizens yes
terday. The mule meat and the
pieces of dough have been kept
wrapped in the same piece of muslin
cloth, now yellow with age. and they
have changed to a petrined state.
They have each preserved in a way
their natural color, but at a first
glance would appear to be some kind
of a mineral. They have become AZ
hard as a rock and in many respects
are similar. save that in weight they
are much lighter. The son values
the specimens very highly. and they
are probably the only relics OF the
fare used during the days OF the
rebellion in the confederate prisons
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
NAVAL PROBE
STIRS UP MUSS
Commander Sims Charges That
ArmOr is Too Low

WASHINGTON. d. c., March a.
Commander William II. Sims. naval
aide to President Roosevelt. by hts
own statement il responsible for the
row" over criticisms OF the battle
ship construction. Al the outset OF
his testimony before the senate COM
mittee on naval Affairs he said he
would have to so into unpleasant
facts, such as charging officers or In
ventors with having made mislead-
ing statements. the secretion OF OH
cial documents and the refusal OF
superior ofKicers to accept suggestions
of value.
The plan Of Commander Sims to
give the committee a sensation was
upset Immediately by Senator Till
man. who suggested that the witness
be instructed to confine his testimony
to alleged faulty construction. and to
say nothing at this time OF criticisms
made OF the personnel or incompe-
tent organization or other matters
which are to be taken up later. The
commander asked that the senator's
would not cross-examine him until
he had concluded his statement In
his own way. His request will be
ignored. He got away from the line
OF inquiry again and again, and
members Of the committee called
him back sharply.
AFmoF Belt II Too Low.
The armOr belt on all our battle
ships ID too low" Commander Sims
stated broadly. He charged that the
statements made by Rear AdmiraIs
Converse and Caps were misleading.
III an admiral should go out Of port
without full bunkers--say on a
cruise to the Pacific--and should
meet an enemy-say in the West
Indies--he would be courtmartialed. /"
said the commander. There might
be heavy sea running and the feet
not be able TO use the guns for a
week. Then the ships would need
full bunkers."
He said that the logs of the ships
OF the battleship feet should be se-
cured. and these would show the
water line OF all the ships. THAT IL
for us to get, not for you to state, .
said Chairman Hale. Senator Till.
man then came to the rescue of the
witness-the FIRST friendly word he
had received. "All the commander
is trying to say. INTERCEPTED Senator
Tillman. lis that the logbooks vii
bear out his statements"
Commander Sims said that tn.
French allow for extra and antlci
pated weights. and that the Germans
in designing ships figure on a norma
line with full bunkers. He said tina
when the American feet arrived a
Rio Janeiro the water lines OF th'
Connecticut class were fully a foo
and a half below normal.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-03-03
sHEEPHERDER sTARs UNKNown
Dim Doke Assaults Man IN saloon a.
Kiona.

Dim Doke Assaults Man IN saloon a.
Kiona.
KIoNA, Wash. March 3.--In q
quarrel at the Kiona saloon about s
o clock this morning Jim Doke. @
sheepherder In the employ OF George
Prior, stabbed an unknown man with
a large pocket knife. The wound
was In the breast and penetrated the
lung. The victim was removed 10
the Farmers hotel, and Dr. Hedgar
was summoned. who pronounced the
injury extremely serious. The as
sailant escaped and has not been APP
pretended. His victim was sent 70
ProaseF this forenoon for hospital
treatment. The man has been work
Ing on the county road for some
time, but his associates did not know
his name.