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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
THE DIAMOND
NEW. WORKERS INCREASE LEAD
Won Out iu the Ninth From Phila. dslphia Detroit Also 2
 f Winner, {


 New York. Sept 29.--A dash of luck and ponderous drives by Donlin and Seymour, lauded the New Yorks a winner In the ninth inning of their game with the Philadelphias yester- day, a game that was a. hammer and tongs and throbbing battle. Dark and threatening weather kept many of the regulars away, and they missed a hard hitting, hard fought game. The New Yorks led fora while, the Philadelphias took, the lead s away from them, and the New Yorks, their never let go spirit urging them on, spiked the troublesome Quakers' guns in the ninth. The dash of luck was a fly ball by Bresnahan in the ninth which would have been caught if Shean, the, Philadelphia shortstop, hadn't, slipped when he. was poised under, the ball. That may have been moral factor in spurring the New Yorks on to- extra sexertions. but as Donlin's and seymour's hits were long, clean drives the score would have been at least tied, even with Bresnahan out and probably won. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
ENGLISH TITLES.
is
Why Inferior Honors Are somstImss
 Refused by commoners.

Refused by commoners.
 Although 1t costs money to be made a peer, no sum can actually buy q British title, as may be done in some European countries. Honors of this description are in the giving of the king, or, rather, his majesty bestows them on persons at the recommenda. ton of the prime minister, who really has the final say in the matter. Titles are conferred either directly or indi- rectly - directly when no third per son recommends candidate for royal recognition and indirectly when a third person brings candidates name forward, he having good and valid grounds for doing so. The former method, however, is the one, which Is usually adopted. It is the duty of the prime minister to distinguish name celebrated in politics, science, art or literature and to decide whether the merits of any given prominent person deserve recognition at the hands Of the king.
 If, in the opinion of the prime min ister, such a given person deserves ele- vation to titled rank, before the minis ter takes any steps in the matter the favored individual is apprised Of the prime minister's intentions by a per sonal letter, in which is conveyed the degree or title 1t is proposed to confer on him, subject to his approval. In four out of five cases the approval is given. The fifth person, who may have been offered knighthood or perchance baronetcy, refuses be- cause his refusal may increase his chances of obtaining at a later day a higher title still--a peerage. Armed with the persons approval, the prime minister now takes the next step-that is, obtaining his majesty's sanction. which is rarely refused.
 It is seldom that plain "Mr." blos- soms straightforward into "lord' un- less the circumstances are very un- usual, such as the reason why a peer age was conferred on Mir. Morley or honors conferred on successful gen. erals in the field, as in the case of Wolseley, Roberts and Kitchener. As a general rule plain "Mr.' is trans- formed into "Sir'-that is. knight or baronet-and one who is already a "Sir" and has done some signal recog- hilton finds his reward in his ultimate service to the state entitling him to royal elevation to the peerage.-Chi- | cago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
ATHLETES DAY IN ITALY.
Dorando Barred From Race in His
 Own Country;

Milan, Sept 29.-A Marathon race, organized by the secolo in honor of Dorando, the Italian who failed to win the race at the recent Olympic games in London, was run Saturday. It drew an immense crowd. Athletic interest in the country had been long focused on the competition, for which and the subsequent walking match and other competitions the king, the ministry of war, other min istries, municipalities, sporting so- cieties and prominent men, including Sir Thomas Lipton, gave prizes.
 The organizers on learning that Dorando had contracted with bio scope firm for a music hall represen- tation of the Marathon race, disquali- fled him as either a starter or judge, but the event was not affected by this action.
 The entrances included many for eigners. A medical examination elim- mated a number of would-be Mara thon runners. The course was forty two kilometers in length. The race was won by Losi of Milan in 2 hours t54 minutes 6 seconds. Fraschin of Milan was second.
 Dorando is said to be arranging with Johnny Hayes, the winner of the olympic Marathon race, { for race which will probably be run at New York. He says he will sue the Secolo for using his name in connection with Saturdays race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
A PREcARl0Us EXISTENCE.
Mental Tribulations of the Supersti'
 tious Woman.

tious Woman.
 The superstitious woman started to go downtown, but found that she had forgotten something. It was hard work to get her to go back for 1t, but when she did sat down for a few minutes to "take the curse of" before going out again. On the sidewalk she passed a cross eyed man and had hard work to keep from splitting three times over her left shoulder. The first car that came along was No. 13. She let it go by and waited eight minutes for an other. On the way downtown she re- marked to friend that she had been in excellent health lately" Instantly she was obliged to loose her glove and rub her bare palm on the wood of the bench before her. As she and her friend were walking on Twenty-third street some thoughtless person darted between them. The superstitious wo- man was much disturbed and worried over the thought of a coming separa- ton.
 That night her husband upset the saltcelIar. She insisted on his taking pinch of the salt and throwing it over his shoulder. When she disrobed for the night she discovered that she had been wearing one stocking. wrong side out all day. It was the. sign of good luck, and 1t allowed her to go to bed happy. But some time in the night a dog howled dismally under her win dow. From that moment she has been looking for calamity. Nothing will make her believe that there will not soon be a death in her immediate fam ily.-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
TURKISH ARMY OFFICERS.
They Are. Neither Loved Nor Respect.
 ed by Their Men.

cd by Their Men.
 Very seldom If he can help it does the Turkish army officer appear on horseback, and when not on duty he looks upon his horse merely as meth cd of locomotion. He has no affection or understanding for the horse. The superior officers have no horses of their own. and, being generally bad riders and without military qualities which would raise them in the estimation of their men, they are neither loved nor respected by them. Married officers keep entirely to themselves, such things as invitations to one anothers houses being unknown, and the only occasions upon which officers meet to- gether st all are on the days of assem- ply, when they are called together for the sultan's birthday or accession cele- brations.
 The pay of the lower ranks Is as small as that of the superior officers Is high. The young cavalry officer who makes a good impression on his entry into the service soon falls to pieces through want of occupation either of mind or body. The greater part of the morning and evening he sits over bis coffee and cards or dominoes. There are but few newspapers, and those that do exist are so severely censored by the government that they contain little but weather statistics, gazettes and announcements of the be- stowal of decorations.
 What the Turkish officer really thor oughly enjoys, is gramophone. h. struments playing the waltzes and re- producing the music; hall songs of all the cities of Europe are in the greatest possible request, chiefly because they make music without any personal trou- ble.-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
AVERAGE OF BIG LEAGUERs.

Cobb and Thomas, both or the Tigers, are the heavyweights in American. league batting circles
 Thomas last week had the lead, but dropped this week, while his club mate boosted his average a bit. There are no new men in the 300 class this week. although as the last days of the season draw to a close sone of those who have managed to stick inside show indications Of dropping out.
 Wagner continues to maui the ball with. regularity He lost a point last week, but is by all odds the leadins bingler of the Pulliam outfit John- ny Evers of the Cubs has fallen from the 1900 class, but Hoblitzell and Bescher of Cincinnati have en- tered 1t. Since joining the Giants, Mccormick has been hitting at a 300 gait, but a poor start with the Phillies leaves him down in the list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Beyond His Aid.

A woman who had telephone in her apartment called up the telephone com pany and asked that the service be dis continued. The man who took her mes sage tried to be exceedingly polite.
 We are sorry to lose you" he said. Are you dissatisfied with anything?"
 "I am," said the woman emphatic ally.
 q am very sorry." said the man. Perhaps we can help you. What Is 1t you do not like?'
 Single blessedness." said the wom- an. T am going to be married tomor- row"
 "Ah." said the polite clerk. you are past our aid. Goodby."-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
THE SPORTING NEWS.
FROM BASEBALL TO OPERA.
The Aspiration of Happy Harry
 Howell of the Browns.

St Louis, Mo. Sept Happy Harry" Howell, noted pitcher of the St Louis Browns baseball club, whose home Is in Brooklyn, N. r., aspires to shine in the operatic field.
 How did first know l could sing? My stomach" he said. Last summer my stomach went back on me when I pitched six or seven in- nings. On the advice of friend took a few singing lessons to develop the stomach muscles. I'm now taking three lessons week.
 From ball playing to singing in grand opera is long jump, and may not score. If don't land the goods I'll probably take up concert or choir work; but 1t will be only after I've studied for long time."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
WRIGHT BEATS RECORD.
In Air With Passenger More Than
 Eleven Minutes.

Le Mans, Sept 29.-Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplanist, made three successful flights last evening. On the first flight he was unaccompanied and remained in the air for one hour seven minutes II 4-5 seconds, cover ing a distance of about 30 miles. On the second flight he was accompanied by the aeroplanist, Tissandier, and he succeeded in beating the record for flight, remaining up II minutes 35 2-5 seconds. His previous flight with a passenger was made on Friday last when he remained in the air min utes 13 IA seconds at height of 50 feet.
 Count Delambert was his passenger on the third trip yesterday. when he covered about three and one half miles in minutes and 15 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
BASKETBALL LEAGUE.
Seven High Schools complstsd . Schedule Saturday.

New Britain. Sept 29.--At meet ing of representatives from seven high schools of Connecticut held here Saturday morning, new basketball league to be known as then Connecti- cut Interscholastic Basketball league was organized. It was the intention of the promoters of the new organiza- tion to have an eight-club circuit but the withdrawal of Merideu prevented and the season will be started with seven clubs. Those present at the meeting were Messrs Hannon and Cottle of Bristol, Savage and Yer planck of South Manchester, Kilduff of Waterbury, Fitzgerald of Nauga- tuck, Moody and Wells of New Brit ain and Johnson of Hartford. The following were elected as oficers of the league: President, Hannon of Bristol; vice-president,, Johnson of Hartford; secretary and treasurer, Verplanck of South Manchester. The following schedule for the season was adopted.
 At Waterbury. 4
 Jan 6, Middletown; Jan 13, South Manchester; Jan 27,, New Britain; Feb 10, Hartford; Feb 24. Bristol; 1; March 10, Naugatuck. ~ s
 At Naugatuck.
 Jan 15, Bristol Jant .29, Water bury; Feb .12,' South Manchester; Feb 26, Middletown; March 12, Hartford; March 19, New Britain. | t At Hartford. ss%, Jan 9,.sSouth Manchester; Jan 23. Waterbury,; Feb 6, Naugatuck; Feb 20, Bristol; March 6, Middletown; March IS, New Britain.
 At New Britain.
 Jan 8, Waterbury; Jan 15, Middle town; Jan 22, South Manchester; Feb 5, Hartford; Feb 19, Naugatuck; March 5, Bristol.
 At Middletown.
 Dec IS, Hartford; Jan 16, New Britain; Jan 23, Naugatuck; Feb 13 South Manchester; March 12, Bristol; March 26, Waterbury,
 At Bristol
 Jan g, Naugatuck; Jan 23, Hart ford; Feb 6, Waterbury; Feb 20 South Manchester; Feb 13, New Britain; date at Middletown, game not decided.
 At South Manchester. Jan g.. Hartford; Jan 23, Water. bury; Feb H6, Naugatuck; Feb 20 Bristol; March 13, New Britain; March 6, Middletown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Then He Got His.

A young Lancashire lad joined the army and soon after his arrival at headquarters got into trouble. Ac- cordingly he had to face his command ing officer next morning.
 The usual preliminaries were gone through, when, contrary to orderly room etiquette, the recruit commenced to defend himself.
 "Silencew roared the adjutant.
 "Thou shut up," said the prisoner. 'I'm not speaking to thee Pm talk ing to the old chap in the chair. Lon don Scraps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Tune For Tune.

Frederick the Great made generous presents to all musicians except flute players. He played the flute remark ably well himself. A famous futist once asked permission to play to the king. hoping that Frederick would show his appreciation of bis skill by some valuable gift. Frederick listened iattentively while he played difficult piece. "You play very we'll" he said, and I will give you proof of my satisfaction"
 So saying he left the room. The mu- sician waited, guessing at the probable nature of the proof. Presently the king returned with his own flute and played the same piece. Then he bade his visitor Good day." saying. T have had the pleasure of hearing you. and it was only fair that you should hear nc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
YALE PLAYER HURT.
l.. B. Warren Kicked in Head in
 Football Practice.

New Haven, Seupt 29.-While playing with the scrub team against the Yale varsity football team on Yale field yesterday afternoon Lewis Baker Warren of New York, a mem- Der of. the class of 1910, Sheffield Scientific school, was kicked on the head and rendered unconscious. He was removed to the Yale gymnasium, where, on regaining consciousness, he became violently insane. He fought with other members of the team for an hour and a half when he was taken to the Yale infirmary, where he again lapsed into uncon- sciousness, in which state he still re- mains.
 Warren was formerly member of the Vanderbilt university foot ball team and was showing up ex- ceedingly well in practice here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
GIRL BOXER DOWNS FIVE.
Four Members of Other Sex Among
 Those She Outpoints.

Bethlehem, Penn, Sept 2s.-The young women of Bethlehem are talk ing up boxing. Miss Frances Mover, aged 12, is the champion girl boxer so far.
 On a vacant lot series of open air bouts was held the other day. Miss Elsie Harris. 13 years old, was Miss Movers first victim. Then in turn she bested on points Harold Sharper. Lawrence and Leroy Hous- mer and Matthew Donahue.
 Clarence Moser was the oniy one to last six rounds. this bout being declared a draw by Referee Richard Hefelhnger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Too Much For Him.

"How true that old saying is about ( child asking questions that a man cannot answer" remarked Popleigh.
 t"whafs the trouble nowi" queried Ills friend Singleton
 s'This morning" replied Popleigh. ~my Hide boy asked me why men were Ssnt to congress. and couldn't tell n1n. s-chicaeo Newh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
JOB FOR JOE PENDLLETON.
Former Bowdoin Man in Charge of
 Tiger-Bulldog Fight.

Philadelphia, Sept 29.-The cen tral board having in charge the se- lection of football officials, yester- day announced the selection of the officials of the Yale-Princeton foot ball game, which is scheduled to take place at Princeton on Novem- Der IA. Referee, Joseph Pendleton, Bowdoin; umpire, John H. Minds, University of Pennsylvania; field judge, E. K Hall, Dartmouth; lines man. Edward Young, Cornell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
BREACH OF PROMISE.
Manner In Which the Law Treats t
 In Different Countries.

In Different Countries.
 England is the best place, from the plaintiffs point of view, for a breach of promise action. All other coun- tries seem to regard with grave sus1 picion any attempt to recover none tary compensation for the loss of a prospective husband, and unless the plaintiff has very strong case indeed 1t is never worth her wh,e to carry her grief into the law courts.
 In France breach of promise cases are rare, for the simple reason that the law requires the plaintiff to prove that she has suffered Iecuniary loss. Now, this is not an easy thing to do on the part of the lady, especially in a country where girl without dot that is, a marriage portion-has poor chance of finding a husband Holland and Austria have adopted the French system, and the result has been about the same. Breach of promise actions are rare, the injured damsels or their relatives usually taking the law into their own hands.
 Practical Germany, as might be ex- pected. has perhaps the best method for solving this problem. When a young couple become engaged they have to go through public betrothal ceremony that ought to knock all the shyness out of them. In the local town hall the pair declare their affec- ton. willingness to marry, etc, ending by signing a collection of documents that apparently leave no loophole for escape. But if either party to the con- tract wishes to withdraw another jour- ney is undertaken to the town hall and another collection of documents signed, witnessed and sealed. Then the authorities determine the question of compensation should 1t be claimed. In this connection 1t may be said that the man can and often does claim a solatium for his wounded feelings. Tho usual award is one-fifth of the marriage dowry. It is easy to under btuuu W4cn uii tuic lo icuCupEicO how ioath the young people of Ger many are to break their betrothal oaths. - &
 As the law of Italy affords little or no protection whatever to tilted dam- sells or swains, it is not surprising that the stiletto should be the favorite mode of deciding breach of promise cases. The Italian law demands that the per son suing for the breach shal produce a written promise to marry from the defendant; otherwise the action cannot proceed. This difficulty is almost in- surmountable, and the Italian judges are seldom troubled to adjudicate be- tween one time lovers.
 To bring an action for breach of promise of marriage against reigning monarch is an achievement, but it has been done, and by an English lady. Miss Jenny Mighell sued the sultan of Johore, -and as there was a doubt whether the dusky one was actually a reigning monarch the case was allowed to come into court, but the judge quick ly disposed of the action by ruling 1t inadmissible for the reason referred to, and Miss Mighell was nonsuited.
 It Is remarkable that one of the two actions which have brought verdicts for f10,O00.each to the plaintiffs should have had for its defendant the editor of matrimonial paper. The second case was between well known actress and the eldest son of an earl.-London Tft.Bits F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

Rome, Sep. 29.-The pope gave an audience in the hall of Qualifications Saturday to the athletes who took part in the games at the vatican. He made, speech in which he said that although the athletes belonged to diff ferent countries, they had one father who heartily thanked them for com ing to Rome.
 He exhorted them to be religious and patriotic and then blessed them. The athletes cheered the pope long and Justify.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Other National League Game. Boston 8, Brooklyn 2.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Detroit, Sept 29.-Detroit and Washington played one of the two games arranged for yesterday on a field ankle deep in mud and with a near-cyclone blowing. The home team punched hits on Hughes, while Kill Han was in danger but once. Con- sidering the conditions, the pitching and fielding were of the highest class. The teams will play two games to-day. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
Washington.

Two-base hits, Crawford. Schaef- CT, Unglaub; three-base hit. Schmidt; sacrifice hits, Schmidt. Mo Bride: stolen bases, Schaefer ?, Schmidt: left on bases, Detroit 4, Washington 6; bases on balls, of Killian 3. of Hughes 1; struck out. by Killian 2. by Hughes 4; time, 1:30; umpires, Sheridan and Egan.
 Other American League Games.
 St Louis 12, New York 1.
 New York 8. St Louis ?.
 Boston 2, Chicago 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
+Ran for Donlin in ninth.
 s*Batted for Wiltse in ninth.


 @SBatted for Wiltse in ninth. Philadelphia 10 900 02013 00-6 New York .....00 0401000 02-7
 Two-base hits, Titus, Magee 2 Shean, Dooin, Bresnahan three-base hit, Donlin; hits. of Wiltse 13 in s innings. off McGinnity 0 in inning. sacrifice hits, Dooin 2, Mccormick; stolen base, Knabe; double play, Bridwell, Herzog and Penney: left on bases, Philadelphia ', New York 10; first base on balls, off Corridor 5; hit by pitcher, by Wiltse 1; struck out, by Wiltse 4, by McGinnity L by Corridor 2; passed ball, Dooin; time, 2::00; umpires, Klem and John stone.
 Other National League Game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
CLEVELAND TAKES THIS ONE.

Cleveland, Sept 29.-In the Amer ican league to-day Cleveland play ed a morning game with Philadel- phia and won by score of 5 to |.
 R. H. E Cleveland 5 ' , Philadelphia 2 Battsries BarEer-Bemis and sIa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

It is. brief period of life that Is granted us by nature. but the memory of a we'll spent life never dies.-Cicero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

Step by step we've antic- ipated their clothing wants and step by step we've been able to im- prove the quality of cloth ing for boys and this Fall we can conscientiously say, here's the best yet.
 For boys from 8 to l6 the approved fashion in suits, is a double breasted coat and knickerbocker pants; choice assortment here.
 You can have two pairs of pants with any U. S. E Go suit. $1.97 to $8.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-12-17

ion In It's immense expanse, will
much more comfortably receive the
masses Of visitors than the two
stations which 10 has superseded.
The hotel, borsding house and
apartment house capacity Of the city
has also been greatlv incaeased. but
In anticipation Of the inauguration
the city In even st this early day
showing On increase In transient
population. The hotels are we'll
filed and there are not SO many
houses for rent as Ii usual at the be-
ginning Of Winter.
Five large Government buildings,
the new Offices Of the Senate. the
new ofaces Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, the new Agricultural
Department, the new National Muse.
um and the new District Building
have been recently or nearly com.
p:sted. The Inaugural ball will
probably be held In the great court
Of the Pension Once where. ever
since the first Inauguration Of Cleve.
land. these balls have been held.
There Ia . movement sfoot to build
o 80 called convention ball" which
10 In intended shall be used for In.
augural balls In the future.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-12-17
IN MEMORIAM.

Ia sad but loving remembrance of
Agnes Nettie. beloved wife OF Clyde
Burroughs. who departed this life
Dec. 9Th 1903.
Gone but not forgotten.
Too sweet To live, too loving to stay.
God SAINT an angel and took her away.
It seems 20 hard 10 live dear Nettie, with
out your presence here.
Gentle loving voice Of yours, our aching
heart TO cheer
Tis hard % break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
It's hard, 90 hard. 70 speak the ward,
Must We forever part.
We cannot tell who next may fall.
Beneath thy Christening rod
One must be nrBt but let us all, prepare to
NEE tour God.
By her friend.
NJ. T. w.