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The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-28
AT HARROW SCHOOL.
George l.. Fox Writes of Speech
Day at John Lyons Old
School.
THE EVENT OF THE YEAR
Many Picturesque Scenes on This
Eventful Day When the Boys Are
Heroes of the Hour.

On the first Thursday OF July Har-
row-on-the-Hill is always en- fete. says
George L. Fox of this city in the
Springfield Republican, for this Is the
great day of the year.-Speech day at
John Lyons old school which Mr..
vacher's delightful story, 1.-THE Hill"
has made known to many American
readers. | generally reach England
too late for 1t, but this year speedy
ocean greyhound brought me In time to
renew a delightful experience.
II has been an unfortunate tendency
among American schools OF late largely
to eliminate the graduating pupil from
q share In the eliminating day of his
school life. But at Harrow the old or
der still abides, very little changed
from the last decade. Masters and
distinguished guests, are largely in the
background, while the boys of the
sixth. who are soon to be called old
Harrovians, are the heroes Of the day
Speech day in 1908 was rarely fine,
though a trifle warm for England, and
surely the outlook upon that fair Eng
lish landscape, from the hilltop where
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The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-28
"po you think any girl ever proposes

"Do you think any girl ever proposes
In leap year, as they say, Jennie?" he
asked.
mot unless she is obliged to-" an-
swered the maiden.
HIN. hadn't thought of that" he
said. after q pause.
But, George she said, laying her
hand affectionately upon his arm AMI
looking into his eyes, you, | am sure,
will never force me to that humilia.
tlon."
"No--er--that is to say--of course
not
Three minutes later George was Jen-
nie's accepted. Chicago Journal
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-28

rendering quid pro quo-though help
ing in campaigns, etc.--are so diverse
and easily sugar coated that the pub
lie must rarely expect to get, either in
state or national politics, anything
more than a general estimate based on
a mans attitude toward the legislative
questions before him.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-28

Mrs. Whlte-You still have that
to discharge her for not sweeping under
the furniture.
Mrs. Black--My dear her negligence
saved our lives. q burglar crept un-
der the bed one night and was stiflaA
with the dust-Boston Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
When She Goes to tho Theater.


 "l just don't want any seats at all unless they're good ones. The last time was here I sat behind a post, and l said right then that I'd never come into the place again if-I think those over there might do Huh! Um-m-m. Mighty funny how all the good seats are taken before the box of, flee opens.
 "No, don't want those. There's a post in the way, and, besides. the Wot- shcrname family always sit there and chatter through the whole play. Yes, there is post too. guess Eve been in this theater before. wouldn't mind those, but they're right by the bass drum, and you can't hear yourself talk.
 What! Two dollars apiece for that kind of show? And not next to the aisle, either. Lots of people say you can see just as good and hear better in the balcony, anyhow. We'll, you can give me those two down there. They're not as good as I'm used to having, but I guess No, I don't be- lieve I'll take them, either.
 Cant you lay aside those two, and those two, and those two for me, and when I decide I'll send my husband around after them? Huh? We'll, think you're very unaccommodating. What? Of course I want to buy seats. Just you give me those two, young man, without any comment of any kind. ent!'-Indianapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
0AKWLLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs W. n. Place is q visitor i'll New York city.
 Mir and Mrs Felsman have return cd to their home in Terryville after Il few days visit with relatives here.
 The Misses Mary and Katherine Kelly of Main street were recent visitors with relatives in Hartford
 The following letters are unclaimed at the local post office Mrs Harry Brown. William Hoffman. Mir Hoff- man and Mrs Mary Johnson
 ". C. HungerfOrl has disposed of his Ero~ery business and is tO open up a first class drug store. which is to hp in charge of an experienced drug =ist.
 Mrs Frederick HickOE. of the Glen who met with an aeeident on the pin shop pond Friday evening. January io. is rapsdIy recovering from her in juries-
 Mrs John Inesou of Knob hill un- drrwent an operation for apcfEiici- ifs Satunlay. the attending physicians Icing Drs L9veIand and Jackson Of Water1own.
 The funeral of the late HOTsre M- T.savenworth. who iiesI sunday after nnun. will take place t0-uioTrOw at : o-eIaek from his late home aHd vi t- In eharEe of the Rev | F. Rees Of the C0nxregatioual ebureh and tlBe Rev | r. Hawk If the Bunker Hfl CauerpxatiousI chureh- Intermeni viii Eze in Riverside esmetsTy- Wa fprfsurT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
America Alone Has Running Birds


 Though the art museums of Europe may have some treasures of which America cannot boast, our continent has the distinction of a monopoly of the worlds supply of humming birds, the gems of all the feathered creation. Of these there are said to be some 400 species-the Four Hundred we may well call them-nearly all of which are peculiar to the tropical regions. Only eighteen cross the borders of the United States from Mexico and occur only in our southwestern states. The popular idea is that the hummer lives only on honey gathered from flowers. This is a mistake. The bird does se- cure some honey, but its food consists mainly of the small insects which ire quent the flowers. Some of these in- sects are injurious to the blossom, and the tiny bird fulfills a useful function in destroying them. That the hummer is insectivorous is also shown by its habit of catching tiny insects on the wing, which is occasionally observed H. k. Job in Outing Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
WATERFOWL JOTTiNGS

Charles Griswold is recovering from severe attack of the grip.
 George Harrison, who conducted q drug store here about 30 years ago in the building now owned by Mrs (. w. Jackson, now the residence of E. C. Atwood, died in Cheshire during the past week.
 The heating apparatus in the new school in the Center district, is work ing satisfactorily. It is estimated that it will require one and one half tons of coal daily to heat the rooms prop erly and the estimated cost for fuel, ianitor, etc, will be about $2,5o0 an nually.
 Columbin lodge. No F. K. of F., have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: C. C., T. F. Atwood; V. C., l.. F. Mattoon; F., John Evans: NJ. of w., David Davis; NJ, of F., Thomas F .Magee: M. of F., H. F. Hudson; K. of R. &, J. F. McCieary; NJ. of Arms. John Linsley: J. &, Hfrham w. Davis: o. G., George Rob- inSOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

A daughter was born yesterday to | street.
 A son was born last week to Nil and Mrs Frederick Ashmore of High street.
 Frank B. Wrenn of Chicopee Falls, Mass. is visiting Mir and Mrs John Duffy of German street.
 Miss Mary Cauley of Olive street, who has been visiting relatives ill Danbury, has returned home.
 There will be a meeting of the Films basketball team this evening at o'clock in the Y. M. c. A. rooms. Dr Stephen Cronin Of Bridgeport was the guest of his parents, MT and Mrs Michael Cronin of High street, yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs Mason w. Dewitt have returned from Providence, R. l., where they have been visiting their daughter.
 Aaron c. Hinckley of the Con- mercial house has returned from Elizabeth, N. J., where he has been attending fneral.
 The Ladies Aid society. of the Baptist church will hold supper to- morrow evening from to s in the Union City chapel. Liberty lodge, No 125. O. D. s. G., will hold a regular meeting this evening at 7:30. All members are requested to attend. i union met last night but did not elect officers, as was expected, action being deferred for another week. A prayer and conference meeting of the Baptist church will be held this evening at 7:45 at the home Of Henry Miller on Prospect street.
 The Naugatuck band will give an- other of their popular dances Thurs day evening at Columbus hall. All 1 the latest music will be played and a good time is assured to all.
 Cough commandery, U. O. G. C., will hold a card party at the home Of Mrs Jerome B. Fuller on Meadow street this evening. The public are cordially invited. A small admission fee will be charged.
 The south bound passenger train due here at 6:2S p. m. last evening was one and one-half hours late, said to be caused by the exploding of the gasoline tank which is kept in the car and causing the latter 10 catch fire.
 The Star theater, which was opened about two months ago in the Curtis building on Church street and had as it's chief attraction moving pictures, has finally closed its doors for the present, at least, as the attendance did not warrant the management con- tinuing in the face of such adversities as have been encountered slnca the opening days of this place of amuse- ment.
 The pool match that was played at the Waldorf pool room between Bar biero and Kopf was won by the lat ter by q score of 75 to 45. There was considerable money up on the result of the game and the loser wants an- other chance to get back his money and has challenged Kopf to play an- other match for any amount of money, so it is likely that another match will be arranged.
 X number of local sports who are interested in pool playing will go to Waterbury tonight to witness the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
Frances Roads Best In the World,

Among the reasons which make the highways of France the best in the world is the requirement that all pre- liminary roadmaking operations shall be thoroughly performed. When em- bankments are made the earthwork is built up only few inches at time. and the successive strata are leveled and in the neighborhood of masonry rammed. Every ditch is carefully cut at a proper angle, rammed and if necessary paved with stones. Danger. ous turns are protected by sane para pets. At each crossro:d therHIre sign posts, always in order. and the Touring club of France has established indi- cators to remind the tourist of danger ous curves. rapid descents, etc. Every railroad crossing is protected by q gate. which has a watchman in charge day and riight-I.eslie's- Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
POLO
NEW BRITAIN =
 HERE TONIGHT The Leaders Will Find the Locals Ready and Willing-Results
 of Last Night.

New Britain, swelled with the knowledge that it is almost impossi
 ble to take the pennant away from her. will be here this evening in all her glory. Waterbury will be here also with a welcome that will make the old rafters ring. The fans will get chance tonight to see the two best teams in the league compete and they can draw their own con- parisons. The locals are in great form and will atone for their poor work the other night with New Ha- ven. They will show the fans polo as it should be played and there will not be one idle or uninteresting mo- ment from the time the bell clangs for the beginning until it rings for the end. Just remember that New Britain is leading the league, but also remember that Waterbury has been walloping them all more times since the advent of Higgins and Ju- son than any other team in the league. There will be no more fool ish plays, but brilliant polo will pro. dominate and the fans can rest as- sured of good run for their money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
POLO NOTES.

New Britain here this evening,
 Pretty tough wasn't 1t, Mist Bridgeport.
 That offer still holds good that Waterbury can beat any other team in Connecticut or Massachusetts of Rhode Island. If you don't believs it trot out your men.
 While we may not be able to get up on the firing line with New Brit. ain, we can at least show her just what we could do to her if we were alongside of her. A victory tonight means a whole lot boys. So get busy.
 There isn't a manager in the league but would like to see Harry starkie make good now for the rest Of the season. He has been up against it good and hard and was not as well financially fixed as some Of the others either.
 The roofers. who went down from here last evening 10 Bridgeport. had the time of their lives. They rooted 50 strenuously. that they are consult ing throat specialists to-day to pro- cure new voices for the more strenu. ous times that are to come
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
CAPTAIN JACK LEADS.
Waterbury Player Has Passed Jean in Making Fouls.

1 AS result of last week $ play Hart is still the leader in the number of goals caged, he having a good safe lead over Jason, who is second man. During the past week alone Hart scored IT goals. In the other i positions down the list there are some few changes, Dick Pierce moving up slightly and several other players changing positions.
 In the matter of rushes the posi- tions are little changed, Lincoln lead ing the league with GOA to his credit and Jason being second.
 In the matter of fouls Jean does not now have the distinction of lead ing the league in this particular re- spect, for during the week just closed he was especially good, not having a foul called on him. Fahey had three in one game, and so close was he to Jean in the standing that he now has the honor, if it is that, of being in the lead. Hardy, who is looked upon as wicked player. only made two fouls during the week, though, to be sure, he played in but three games. Three men were added to the list, es- pecially Mullen, the goal tend, who made three fouls during the week, two of them fouls in goal. In the matter of goal tending Harper gained appreciably. while all the other guardians fell of in their percent ages. The summary of the weeks play in rushes, goals, fouls and goal tending is as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
LARGEST BATH IN THE WORLD.
Swimming Pool Near London, Eng land, Holds 1860, ,O0O Gallons.

The biggest swimming pool in the world has just been officially put in commission at Footing Bee Common. England. It is 300 feet in length and is 99 feet wide. With a capacity of 1,360,000 gallons of water it is so arranged that S0.000 gallons can be pumped into it daily, thereby insur- ing a partial flow all the time. By this plan it will not be necessary to clean the bath more than once a year. To empty the bath and refill it means an expenditure of $200. The depth of the pool is 6 feet 6 inches. It has no covering overhead but all around there is ample accommodation for spectators.
 The work of the construction was begun year and a half ago and was so far advanced last fall that it was used for general purposes. The fixtures, of course, were only in a rough state; nevertheless about three thousand persons visited the big pool every day for their dip. One day in the week is set aside for women and on these days the bath is taxed to its fullest. There Is no admission charge. In spite of the large number of bathers no fatality has so far occurred. but the bath at- tendants have rescued thirteen per sons. and they received the Royal Humane society medal last year for saving two persons from the deep end. The bath is situated in the most picturesque part of the com mon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Overtime.
THE PRELIMINARY GAME.

The preliminary polo match last night was more exciting than the big contest. After a hard fought battle the All Brooklyn five, amateur cham pions of Waterbury, beat the Al. Bridgeports by to 3 in an overtime game Bridgeport had lead of ? tc 1 at the end of the first period, but Waterbury tied the score and in the third was ahead by to until Dun- bars goal tied the score. In the overtime Tobin made the winning tally for the visitors after 2:50 of play. The lineup and summary:
 All Waterbury All Bridgeport Tobin ........rush Dunbar. Bowling Spellman e. rush. . White, Dunbar O'Brien ...... center. ....... Halpin Cronan .halfback Walters, Andrews Clark goal y........ Reba
 Rushes. Bowling 6, Dunbar 1, To- bin 3. Stops, Clark 28, Reba 29. Fouls. Andrews 2, Cronan. Referee, Rogers. Timer. Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
RACES AT NEW ORLEANS.
Aunt Rose, First Home h Fifth, Dis.
 qualified For interference.


 qualified For interference. New Orleans. March lO.-Lady Esther won the fifth race at the Fair grounds In hard drive from John Carroll. the favorite. Aunt Rose. in the sixth race. was disqualified for interfering with Arrowswift. who vas made the win ner.
 After J. H. Mccormick decided to withdraw Gloriole from the first race the talent went to After All as their choice. and the latter went to the post I well hacked fayorite at : toJ The race was a well contested one. In the stretch the winner closed strong Iy and passed the leaders and after q hard stretch drive beat Miss Imogene. long shot. who easily drew away from May Lee. The winners: First Race.--After Al. first; Miss Imogene. second. May Lee. third Second Raee.-Le1fngton Lady. first: BewItchsd. second; sahado. third ThIrd Rsce-Finaneier. first; Rustic, second: Dandy Dancer. third.
 Fourth Rsces-QuadrflIe first: Miss ssin. second: OTpaxn Lsd- third FEffh Rsce.-Iady Esther. first. Toha Carroll. secoad, Donna. third sErth Rscs--Arrowsuift frxt; Druid seeaad: Bsnrsdz. third.
 seTsnfh Race.-GGpln. frxf; Creeg. sessna; ozsxst. third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Evans Will Not Visit Japan.

Washington. March 10-A wireless message from Admiral Evans battle ship fleet places 1t T50 miles south of Msgdalena bay, and it has made such splendid progress from Callao that 1t will reach the bay about March 12 It was said at the department that the question of the fleet stopping at s Japanese port in the event of its com ing home by way of the suez canal is not even under consideration by the navy department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
LAGRANGE MAY co.
Manager Durant Trying 10 Trade
 Him for Larkfn.

Manager Canavan can have La chance of Boston American fame if he wants him. but it isn't at all like ly that the New Bedford manager will take the bait. The manage ment of the Waterbury club having learned that New Bedford had se- cured the services of Larkin of Trenton as a first bsseman. has made Canayan an offer, proposing an exchange of Lachanee for the Tren- ton youngster. Manager Canavan looks upon Larkin as a promising ball tosssr and will not consider the proposition.-Br Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
General Markets.
New York. March 2

NEW IoTks h9rCh '.
 wHEAT-May. s1.S4. July. sshc
 BUTTER Creamery. specials. per pound. S11a2sc.: extras. Sc. irsts. 1ss4a f7isc: held. specials. Sc: state dairy. common to fair. saeZsc.. process. specials 2fl5a&c.: extras. ste.. imitation creamery. hrstx. zss14c-: packing stock. No. 1. 1e.
 CHEESE - Full cream. specials. 1sAc ststs. fuii cream. small. coiored. and white. and large coiorsd. fancy. Ehc white fancy. isi4c.. good to prime. Islsz fs,4e: late October and early November made. Ix14ai4aSc.. winter made. Izaisc ; skins IH pound special He. fine. slsesszc EGGS = Fresh gathered. extras. ssc: i: frsfs ILc. seconds. EAsaze.. dirties. fresh gathered. No. 1. Isc. No. q 1saIsssc i: duck eggs. Halle
 LIVE P0ULTRY-Ffrn1 and In better serans: fowis ltzfsc: old roosfers. Ssa fses chickens. l4zlsc.s d1cks. IzsIsS. 1: DRESSED PovLTRT-stsasy ard Ia fair demand. fresh killed fowls. choice. fsc: do.. fair to reod tsa1s-4rs old roosf- erx fse, rozs4frr chickens. nearby. fss fsc. 6c, western. Ilz1sc. dncks. nearby, choice. Isazs<. do.. fair to good 13altc-: Co. western. choice. 1Saisc. dc-. fair te red sa13e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Want Jeff to Fiaht Aaain.

San Francisco. March 10. Ter" Rickard. acting on behalf of some big mining concerns of Rawhide. Nev.. Is said to have offered Jim Jeffries 6 s35.000 purse. win. lose or draw, 10 box Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship title on Labor day. A representative of Rickard is now in Los Angeles trying to get Jeffries to consent to the proposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
National League Standing.
POLO LEAGUE SCHEDULE.

Tuesday-Hartford at New Havens Providence at Pawtucket, New Brits ain at Waterbury.
 wednesday-New Britain at Harts ford, Bridgeport at Providence (extra game, ordered played over bv leaguel.
 Thursday-New Britain at Bridges port, New Haven at Waterbury.
 Friday-Providenee at Hartford, Bridgeport at Pawtucket. Waterbury at New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Yankee Team Busy.

Atlanta, Ga, March 10. - Manager Griffith put the New York Americans through two courses of hard practice. devoting all his time and attention to the men, who. it is now practically de- tided, will make up the regular team for the season. Ccnroy will play third base. Niles second, Hemphill center and stahl will take care of left field Chase, Elberfeld. Keeler and Kleinow will be in their last years positions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Cclumbia Crews Esnensss.

New York. March 10.-CoIumbia's row Ing authorities will spend over s11.0Oo in the maintenance and care of their varsity eight. four cared and freshman crews this rear. and the season con sists of but three important regatfss-- the dual match with Annapolis or May 2. the American Henley on May 23 and the Poughkeepsie regatta on June zT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
FOOT RACE FOR \ COFFIN.
Two winsted Men Will Run Distance
 of Seven Miles

Winsted. March i0.-A foot race for 6 conn will take place here on May 2. The contestants are Charles Hyde and Charles Willard. each of whom thinks he can cover seven miles in quicker time than the other.
 The men Saturday night arranged for the contest and agreed that the loser shall buy the winners eufin. The course selected is once around Highland lake.
 Hyde is about twelve inches short CT than Willard. and in the event of his losing will have to pay more for a czsket than his competitor would if Hyde won-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Totals =. 754 7s2 TOBIAS

On the Wooster alleys the Odd Fellows were up against the Bugs, and the latter were slaughtered in two games out of three. The follow ing were the scores:
 Odd Fellows-Saunders 254, Cav anaugh 243, O'Neill FAC; team to- tals, 249, 252, PAP; TAP.
 Bugs-Itschner 237, Clark 231, Stone 267; team totals, 23S, 251, 246; 735.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Mustn't Throw Bouquets a. Alfonso.

Barcelona, March 10. - General u mares, captain general of Catalonia has forbidden the throwing of bou' quets or flowers during the passage of the royal cortage. The newspapers strongly criticise the elaborate precau, tions of the officials. which they con. sider responsible to a large extent for the uneasiness pervading the public mind during the present visit of King Alfonso to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Live sssek ns-kss.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Asso Rse.r H..ehs. Lar.ri..

Lsramfs. wyo- Msrch 1o.-The Amer tcan car has reached here. having run the last ffty-aEe niles h g hours D minatesl The Italian car has rssehed Grsnd Island Nsb4 Ths German ear has passed thrss<s Ci1tsa, Ia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
Honors Even In Maine Election.

Augusta, Me. March 10.--Democrats and Republicans divided honors almost evenly in the municipal elections in Augusta. Brewer. Belfast, Bangor and RIddeford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-10
BOWLING.
Results of Games on Both Alleys
 Last Night.

Just 200 points separated the teams explained by Diver and Doyle at the Casino last night at the close of the contest between the two teams. The Diver team was victori- ous and took all three games from the Doyle contingent. The follow ing were the scores: