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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
sTANLEYPARKs DID NOT CRAWL

Sporting Editor Democrat:
 As manager and captain of the Stanley Park Baseball club we wish to deny the statement in Thursday mornings Republican, which said the Parks considered the Woodmen' s team out of their class and refused to give them game. We went down to the Republican office Wednesday night to take that offer of $50 to $40 that the Woodmen made. We called at S:15 p. m.,, showed our money and were told that the Wood men hadn't shown up yet. We wait ed outside till S:30 and at that time MT Dunn came along. We talked over the game together with a Re- publican reporter and considering that he heard every word said, we, can't understand why such lie should appear in the Republican. The Stanley Parks offered to play Saturday, October 3, or Sunday, Oc- tober 4, if the State league grounds could be secured. Mir Dunn, repre- senting the Woodmen, said that he did not think 1t would pay to play at Rockville and after talking to. gether for some time 1t was agreed by both the Woodmen and Parks that 1t was rather late to play any way and the game was called off, but there was no crawling done by the Parks. Neither do. we intend to close our season Sunday, for if we win we will take on the. Hamilton Parks the following Sunday, and if we lose it will make an even break with the Cadets series, in which case We are willing to play it off. q
 Yours truly,
 STANLEY PARK BASEBALL CLUB, . FRANK EGAN,i Manager,
 ;, sIr,. :. MICHAEL SHAW, Captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Strikers to Resume Paner Mak;rs.

Boston, Sept. 25.-The strike of pa. per workers, which has been in prog. ress nearly two months, has been set. tied. At Franklin and Berlin, N. H., and at Greenfield, Mass, the local su. perintendents received orders from the New York office of the International Paper company to have the mills in readiness for a resumption of work next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
MANSFIELD oUTPOINTs WEST.

Harry Mansfield of England out pointed Billy West of Brooklyn in the star bout at the Roman A. G., New York, last night. Mansfield S punches had more force behind them than Vests, and the Englishman crossed over severa. rights and lefts in the last two rounds which rocked the Brooklynite. In the semi-final Benny Kaufman stopped Joe Bailey in the fifth round. Kaufman also foored Bailey in the second.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
HITS SMALL MANUFACTURERS.
Member of New York Bar Shows How
 Tariff Promotes Extravagance.

Our protective policy, although un
 wise, was honestly commenced ane
 continued by congress for the frs
 seventy years of our national life
 Now 1t has become not protection
 but plunder. It has resulted in
 close alliance between corrupt politi'
 clans and manufacturers to procure
 fayorablel legislation by any means We have permitted force, outside ol government to be created that is powerful enough to control govern. ment in spite of the people. The men in control of the trusts have come te regard themselves as privileged per sons, above and beyond restraint from any source. This confidence comes from the fact that they alone know how thoroughly a few men holding no public office actually di- rect every department of the govern ment This force outside of govern ment, yet still commanding govern ment, is, becoming in the United States So, powerful and corrupt that 1t aims to control the editor in his sanctum, the professor in his lecture room and the judges in the seats of justice.
 Such extravagant expenditures of public money as We have had in re- cent years would be absolutely im- possible if the revenue of government were raised by direct taxation. Ou, representatives in congress would never dare to multiply offices, approve tlfousands of .nnmeritoriousss private claims, enact wasteful river and har- Dor bills. and squander the public money If the national expenses had to be defrayed by an overt. Irritating tax dragging the money directly from the citizens pocket. Every revolu- tion in English and American his tory has come out of determined op- posit ion to an unjust direct tax. Di- rect taxation is almost necessary to the existence of free government Take the peoples money from them without their knowing 1t, and by and by you can take their liberties.
 Humbug is necessary to maintain the tariff and fool the people, and humbug is political immortality. '"In all tariff legislation" says the national republican platform adopted at Chicago, "the true principle of protection Is best maintained by the imposition of such duties as will equal the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad" Before the war the slave owners of the south contended that slavery was for the protection of the slave. So now the United States Steel corpora tion, the sugar trust, the meat trust and the hundreds of other monopolies that are plundering our laboring men through the increased cost of living are so interested in them that for their protection alone they sustain the beneficent tariff. They actually give millions to campaign committees that voters may be maintained, that congressman may be interested, that the right men may be made judges, that newspapers may be subsidized, and they do all this to keep the la boring people from falling into pau perism. In every market In our country to-day the wives of working
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
THE PUGILIsTs.
Death Takes the. "Belfast Spider" :"
 Ike Weir.

Death Takes the, Belfast Spider"
 Ike Weir.
 Boston, Sept 25.--Ike, Weir, the Belfast Spider" has fought his last fight. game contest against. a lin- gering Illness, and after a year has taken the final count Yesterday the body of the little fellow, who was known to all the followers of sport, laid in his home at 1S1 Chelsea street, Charlestown. Weir was known to thousands as manly fighter who loved his books and his piano almost as well as he enjoyed a stubborn contest in the roped arena or a hair-raising finish in a horserace.
 Isaac O'Neil Weir was born in Ar magh, Ireland, near Belfast, Febru- ary 5, 1868, and his first adventures were acquired while toddler at play about the racing stables at Bel fast. Spider, by. the way, was a name that soon stuck to him, be- cause of the way, he sat upon a race horse, on all fours.
 His illness was brought on two and one-half years ago through an accident he received while riding a horse. Three weeks ago he was compelled to take to his bed He grew worse rapidly and for the past week his death had been expected every day. He leaves widow, who was Miss Henrietta Flora McAvoy, noted as beauty in the West End.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
THE SPORTING NEWS.

Wiltse 6 in 6 Ia innings; off Ma thewson 1 in 2-3 innings; sacrifice hits, Herzog, Seymour. Bridwell; stol- en base. schulte; double play. Herzog and Penney; left on bases. Chicago 5, New York; first base on balls. off Brown 2, off Wiltse l; first base on errors, Chicago 3, New York l.; struck out, by Overall 2, by Wiltse 8, by Mathewson 3; time. 2:00; um- pires, Emslie and O'Day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
.s EXPECTS TO HOLD TEAM.
Manager Winkler Looks for Big Sea.
 son in Baseball.

Holyoke, Sept 25.-Owner Fred A. Winkler was asked yesterday re- garding the many rumors in circu- lation concerning the, ownership of the Holyoke baseball team next year.
 There is nothing doing toward the sale of the team, and there will be no developments for at least two months" said MT Winkler.
 Are the chances in favor of the present owners being in charge next year." Owner Winkler was asked.
 Yes, they are," replied MT Wink Ter after moments consideration. II believe next year in Holyoke will be the banner season of Connecti- cut league baseball here"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
es Of British athletes to the

penses of British athletes to the Olympic meets of the future,
 This means that England will be on deck with big team for the Olym- pic games already announced for Athens in 1910. The meet held at the Hellenic capital in 1906 had a poor representation from England, and some who made points had to pay their own travelling expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
SpauIdins Back on Diamond.

Boston. Sept. 25.-0yer half a hun. dred veteran ball players appeared in a game at the American league park. Arthur c. Spaulding, former pitcher of the champion Boston and Chicago clubs, came from California for the event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Plot to Assassinats AIfonso.

Pau, France, Sept 25.-The police have arrested several dangerous an- archists who. with others, were en- gagged in elaborating plot to assassi- nate King Alfonso of Spain when he passed through Biarritz on his way to Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Chicago-New, York, H. Chicago. O. Batteries-Lake and Blair; Walsh and Shaw. t.... At Cleveland - Washington, 2: Cleve-' land. 1. Batteries-Johnson and Street; Liebhardt and Bemis. r .sa At Detroit-Detroit, {; Philadelphia, { Cen innings). Batteries - Mullin and Schmidt; Plank and Powers.
 At St. Louis-St. Louis, 8; Boston, 0. Batteries-Waddel and Spencer; Morgan and Donohue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Racing in Rockville

Rockville, Sept 25.-The first race of yesterday, the 2:23 trot, was won by H. W. Davis of Camden, N. J., with The Outlaw, and the second race, the 2:17 trot and 2:20 pace, was won by'J. White of New Britain with Gaukin Boy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
WALSH AND WAGNER FIGHT.

Jimmy Walsh of Boston had a close call from defeat at the hands of Joe Wagner at the Whirlwind A. C., New York, last night. Wagner forced the fighting in several of the rounds and the Boston bantamweight saved himself only by wonderful exhibition of cleverness. Harry Stone outfought Emergency Kelly in the semi-final bout,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

Batted for Coakley fin the eseventh.
 "Batted for Overall in ninth.
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 Two-base hit, Donlin; three-base hits. King. Donlin: hits. of Brown s in innings: on coakley in 1 in- ming; on Overall 9 in 2 innings; on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are for weak back, backache, rheu- matic pains, inflammation of the bladder and all other annoyances due to weak kidneys. They are sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
HARRIS KNOCKS OUT GUNTHER.

A right hand swing delivered by Morris Harris of Philadelphia on George Gunther's jaw, knocked out Gunther after one minute 35 sec onds of figh ting in the first round of the main bout at the Princess A. c. New York, last night. Sandy Will Hams and Mike Devlin fought a draw. Jim Morris outpointed Kid Albert. Jack Ashland and Joe Rev. holds fought a. draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

Philadelphia, Sept s5.-The Penn sylvania signal practice yesterday was rather long and tiresome owing to the careless manner in which the men went through the different for nations and plays, while on the oth- CT hand the scrimmage practice was short and snappy, the varsity playing much better game than any pre- vious day this week.
 Pennsylvania's line seems to be it's weak spot, but yesterday tne line played much better game against
 the scrubs. The line charged lower and harder, and would surely have scored If time had not been called af- ter twenty minutes of play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
CRUISER MAY BE SAVED.
Report That the Yankee Can Be Haul ,E& ed Off Rock.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Word came to the navy department that the wreck CTS at Spindle rock would be able t. patch Up the leaks in the cruiser Tan. kee and get her off the rocks in seven days.
 It is thought the vessel is not in great danger of being badly pounded unless severe gale comes up from the south, which is not frequent occur. renee at this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
BASEBALL.
Games Played In the National and the American lesauas

American Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At New York-New York. 6: Chicago. | Batteries = Wiltse, Mathewson and Bresnahan; Coakley. Overall, Brown and Kling. At Brooklyn-Pittsburg. 6; Brooklyn, 1. Batteries-Willis and Gibson; Bell and Farmer. At Philadelphia-Philade g. Cin- cinnati, 0. Batteries-Moore and Dooin {; Savidge and Schlei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Cut This Coupon Out and use if
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This coupon entities the hold CT to one soc package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness, at half price. 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where it does not cure.
 GEO l.. DEXTER & Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
JiIted Chinese Attaeks Girl.

Chicago. Sept. 25.-Jilted by white girl, who, he says, had promised to marry him, Tip Loy attacked her in q street car and was arrested.
 OCTOBER. Bright October, torch in hand, Crossed the land, And she touched a sumac spire With her fire. Then a blaze of red and yellow In the trees, Running riot leapt and trembled In the breeze.
 Farm Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
IRISH WIN AT THE VATICAN.

Defeat Roman Football Team by a
 Score of 12 Goals to Nothing.
 Rome, Sept 25.-In the Vatican sports yesterday the Irish football team beat the Roman team by a score of 12 goals to nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

1 Cambridge, Sept 25.-The Harvard football players had their first chance to demonstrate their ability under fire in scrimmage which was held yesterday afternoon. The varsity lined up. against the subs, after which the subs had go at the second team. In the first scrimmage the varsity had the worst of matters. Graydon, left halfback on the subs, caught a forward pass of Cutler, the varsity quarterback, and ran 65 yards through clear field for touchdown, this being the only score. The var
 sity backfield was very slow in start ing. Kennard did some good punt
 ing and the work of Houston, the varsity right end, was feature. His tackling was fine. White at fullback for the subs was very powerful and oucked the line for good gains. Jow- cit, another substitute back, also showed ability.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

Try ! Democrat want.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Cut This Coupon Out It is Valuable and will Save Half Your Money. RedeemabIe at
 Dexter's.

George L. Dexter & Co, the popur lar druggists. will save you money. Present the following coupon as their store, corner East and North Main streets, and they will let you have regular fifty cent package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of constipation and dyspep- sia, containing a full months treat- ment at half price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
Walking Shirts.

Dress shirts, business shirts, running shirts and why not walking shirts i?
 Here's a new set Of sample patterns for street wear. Some perhaps are too noisy for a business man, but just the right guess for the college yell.
 Others in neat conser- vative patterns for the man of quiet taste.
 soc, $1.OO, $l.5O.
 All the new shapes in "5 ply " collars, ? for 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

Princeton, N. l., Sept 25.-Over seventy Tigers worked hard and per- spired freely at University field yes terday afternoon. Head Coach Re- per was assisted by Jack Mum, Jim Mccormick and Eddie Harlan.
 The squad, which is not quite as large in numbers as last years was divided up into six teams, driven by scrub quarterbaeks, although Eddie Dillon had general charge. The vet erans of the 1907 team were scatter ed about so that one could gather no idea of how they will be placed. This much is certain, however. Under the present new system in vogue at Princeton a tentative var sity machine will not be selected for several weeks sw !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25
THE GRIDIRON
THE LOCALS ARE GETTING IN SHAPE
Manager Lawlor Had His Men Out Again Last Night-Collsge
 Teams.

The All-Waterburys were out for practice again last evening and will be out again tonight as Coach Bag ley intends to keep them pretty busy from now until the opening game of the season. There were three new men in the lineup last night. Brandt and Foley of last season s team, who made their first appear ance and George Mulligan, who will make try for the team. The team Is fast rounding into shape and when they stack up against Thom- aston on Sunday, October II, every man will be trained to the hour The schedule with Thomaston calls for a game on the following Saturday in Thomaston after the Sunday game here. If another game is necessary, that will be decided later. The fans will be certain to. see some fast foot ball this season, as Manager Lawlor will bring some of the best teams in the country here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-25

New Haven, Sept 25.--Vance Mc- Cormick arrived from Pennsylvania yesterday to help coach the Yale backfeld. He. gave special work to Murphy, Philbin and .Daly, two of whom will be regular halfbacks this fall, and then criticized the work of the others during the scrimmage.
 In the scrimmage yesterday the varsity with several substitutes in its makeup made the first touchdown of the season, Fitzpatrick carrying the ball across the line Then Hopkins held the ball and Hains kicked the goal. While Wednesday the playing was nearly all in the varsity territory yesterday the varsity territory was entered but once, and then the scrub team lost the ball on a tumble.
 The forward pass was carelessly used by both elevens and the ball was lost several times. Neither Murphy nor Coy was in the varsity backfield, their places being taken by Kilpat- TICK and Ha!ns. Bingham started as quarterback on the varsity and was replaced in turn by Wheaton and Hopkins, the last quarterback leading the team down the field for touch down.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-10-30
VETERANS IN ATLANTA
Made Welcome by. Thousands
of Loyal Georgians. !.
10000 MARCHED in PARADE
General Clement Evans Received Ova-
ton Along the Line Of March---Gov-
ernor Smith Reviews Parade.

Atlanta, Ga. Between banks of
barred heads which lined the sidewalks
and streets OF this city, the sweetest
sentiment Of the south, crystalized in
the Confederate Veterans of Georgia,
at their eleventh annual reunion In
what has been declared to be the big,
gest and most successful parade ever
held by this organization.
1t Is estimated that there were in
line OF march between 800 and TO-.
600 men, women and children, and
that this splendid pageant was wit
messed and applauded by $4,000 peo-
pie, who stood in line and watched
the parade, which took an hour and a
half to pass given point.
OF this number 3,UvJ were grizzled
veterans Of the war between the Con-
federate States of America and the
United States of America, the obsery-
ed Of all observers and the cynosure
of all eyes.
The lame, the halt and the blind
were there. Marching two by two, Of
tentimes holding hands for guidance
and support, they walked with firm
tread, with uplifted faces, lighted
countenances and buoyancy that lift
ed them above those who watched
from the side lines.
There was a halo and glamor
thrown about these heroes of the old
south that brought tears to the eyes
Of many and checked back the cheers
of those who wished to give answer
to the ringing rebel yell of the men
who fought for the cause they knew
was right.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-10-30
General Clement A. Evans, comman
der-in-chief of the United Con-
federate Veterans.

Under a brilliant sun, with the
warm October air sending the blood
coursing through the veins of all, the
parade-and it was parade of which
Atlanta will always be proud-was
formed and promptly on time began
to move under command of Grand
Marshal r. F. Burk, who was mount
ed upon spirited charger.
Between the banks of cheering
thousands he led the way followed
by the young lady riders, and other
aides, across the viaduct and in front
of the governors mansion, where
they halted TO review the veterans
on parade.
With barred heads, riding prancing
steeds with the ease and grace which
made them famous during the dark
days of '61165, came General Clement
A. Evans, the idol of the Confeder-
ates and the commander of the Unit
ed Confederate Veterans; General w.
A. Wright, whosrode charger, though
he lost leg in the war, with as much
ease as any cavalry officer; Captain
r. E. Park, and others.
Their approach was signalized far
down the line by rumble OF cheers,
like thunder, which grew into roar
as General Evans arrived with
head barred, gray hair wind-tossed and
a smile as sweet as that of a woman
for all. His great gray cloak thrown
back exposing himself to the wintry
winds that swept the streets as fear
lessly as, when younger he faced the
bullets for the south he loved so well.
And when he passed twas like the
-ceasing of some exquisite song. Cheer
after cheer greeted him on all sides,
and he was made the central figure OF
the parade.
Ali military stood at Present
when he rode By. The governor sa-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-10-30

luted With uncovered head, and re-
gcoived courtIy salute Id return
Preceded by old and battle-torn
flags, the ones that were riddled Vita
shot and shell, whipped into shreds 6g
the wind and all but gone, the vets-
rams came, 5000 strong. ne &
To the spectators the sight was q
sad one. To veterans tho parade was
\ a gala manifestation OF reunited
body. Some walking on crutches, oth-
ers walking on wooden legs, still oth-
ers hobbling on sticks others carrying
empty sleeves and still others bent
with age and blind, they walked with
heads held high and faces shining
Eyer and anon there would come from
one the old rebel yell. 1t would be
taken up BY another until it went
laundering down the line and was
drowned in the applause of those 1t
thrilled.
others marched to the tune OF their
campfire songs, and ''Tenting To-
night" Dixie" "Suwannee River"
and Nellie Gray" were heard on the
streets fol-. the first time in years.
They sing 1t different from the way
1t Is sung now The various camps,
and there were ninety-two, every
one in the state, were represented in
the parade. Some of the camps
were represented by single dele
gate and others, like the Atlanta
camps, were represented by the en-
tire membership
Five women who went through the
war as nurses, either in the field or at
the hospitals at home, marched proud
Nv in the4parade with their husbands.
It was noticeable and never failed
to draw attention
Two old-time negroes, slaves VINO
served in the war as body servants,
too. marched in the line of parade just
a little in the rear Of "old marster.
One toteG his knapsack and the other
carried a foraged guinea and shin
ing skillet.
A number of the veterans wore their
gray uniforms and several
had the uniforms which they wore
at the surrender.
At the business session Athens was
chosen as the place for the next con-
yention, and the following officers
were elected
Major General Louis G. Young of
Savannah, commander of the Geor-
gia division, United Confederate Vet
Grams.
Brigadisr General John 0. Wad-
dell of Cedartown, commander of the
Northern Brigade of Georgia.
Brigadier General Benjamin Mill
kin of Jesup, commander OF the
Southern Brigade of Georgia.
Brigadier General J. w. Wilcox OF
Macon, commander OF the Eastern
brigade Of Georgia
Brigadier General H. F. Davenport
Of Americas, commander of the Wes'
tern Brigade Of Georgia.
Judge Robert L. Rodgers OF At
Ilanta, historian Of the Georgia DiVis-
lion.