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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

Porto Rico's House of Delegates Re.
 Cesves Valuable Instructfonn.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec 5.-The Porto Rican house of delegates was har- moniously organized, Senor Manuel F. Rossy being elected speaker. While in joint session with the executive council the two bodies adopted resolution to cable greetings to President Mckinley.
 Governor Aliens message, consisting of 5000 words, was well received. After congratulating the people of Porto Rico Cn the meeting of their first legislative assembly the governor points out that the tory condition, showing balance of ST. 5S3, ,496. The receipts from May to Octo- Der inclusive were S1,041 ,696. The sum of S2O9, ,66S, the balance due from the customs, will be used to refund the chief revenue customs which cease in 1902.
 The governor recommends an equitable system of taxation, including excise, in heritance tax, and a direct tax upon real estate, together with a general valuation of all property and the abolition of mu- nicipal taxes.
 He announces that there are now 800 schools in the island, an increase of 1S4 during the .last year, and recommends that this number be augmented and that increased appropriations be made for elementary education
 The reorganization of the judiciary and the jury system is also recommended, and an argument is made in favor of simpler forms of municipal government, the sug- gestion being that municipalities be di- vided into three classes, according to the population of the towns.
 Governor Allen asks for repeal of the order giving alcaldes judicial power and recommends the establishment of boards of supervisors similar to those in Massa chusetts. He praises the ,insular police but thinks the force should be increased for all towns having populations under | 10000. More roads are recommended. The message advises that the United States congress be petitioned to deepen l widen and clear San Juan harboP.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

settlements in the vicinity of Buffalo A few days ago Leonard was pitted against really good man, Art Simms, of Akron, o. The fight took place at Erie, Pa, and there is the story of the contest: At the opening Leonard tried to rush things, but he met the Ohio boys fist too frequently. In the seventeenth Leonard was down three times, and the last time the bell came before the count was finished. He saved himself from knockout in thls round by clinging. In the eighteenth Joe was again down three times and took the count each time. 'The nine teenth and twentieth were tame. but Leonard's face was like q piece of raw beefsteak.'' Mir Leonard and the Buffalo oracles will please disentangle McGovern's name from the remains.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
- TOD SLOANE. MARKSNAN.
Defeated by Only One. Bird in Fifty
 Bird Match

Tod SlOane's ability as a marksman is second only to his ability as jock ey. Yesterday the famous race-ridel' met Phil Daily, Jr. in Il fifty match for $50O d side. The match was shot at Interstate park, Queens, l.. l.. yes terday, and although Tod failed to win he made q remarkably good show ing, Daily beating him only one bird. Experts at the traps said that the match not only was one of the closest, but one of the best of the season. Some years ago Snapper Garrison was famous as jockey. a shot and piano player. Varied as the, "Snapper'S' ac, complishments were, Sloane threatens to leave him in the shade.
 The match was shot in poulin g rain which beat in the faces of the shooters and drenched them to the skin. A faster lot of blue rock pig cons could not have been found. Tho moment the traps were sprung they were away like the wind, and almos all were straight drivers. Sloane was first at> the scratch. His third birt carried both barrels over the fifty-yart 1 boundary and dropped dead just out side. His thirteenth was clean miss His nineteenth died just out and hf twentieth was a miss.
 On the second round Sloane hit hi twenty-seventh bird hard, but he car ried it out. His. thirty-Second wa fast and a clean miss. His thirty-slNti bird was q right driver, but carried Eboth loads over the line. His forty fourth was clear miss.
 Daily lost his second, ninth, twentlet and twenty fifth shots. all four bird being very fast and the rain makln if almost impossible to see them. Hi iforty-second was knocked down. bll arose and flew over the boundary, oni to fali dead. His forty-fourth was
 fast driver and he missed. Ills lol ty-ffth carried two loads over Ill boundary before falling dead.
 Tomorrow Sloane and Daily WI
 compete in the Interstate park hana
 cap.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS.

Toronto, Ont, Dec 5.-Several changes were suggested in the condi- tions of the race for the Canada cup at q meeting of the challenge committee of the Royal Canadian Yacht club Monday night. The most. important was a clause that a referee be appoint ed to watch the construction of the yachts. Points of construction must be referred to the referee, his decision to be final in all cases. Another change is that the races take place on Lake Michigan. Two boats will be built in Toronto, and Hamilton may turn out another trial challenger.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
NO GAME ARRANGED.
Cadets and Films Could Not Agree as to Terms.

N
 to Terms.
 Representatives of the Cadets and Elm foot ball teams had a conference in the Democrat office last evening. but failed to arrange game. The Cadets want to play for S1OO side while the Films were willing to play for fun or for any amount as high as SoU q side. They made the claim that be- ing ;l small organization, with no back CTS. nor no money i'll the treasury. that they were not able to raise Sloo just at present. The representative of the Cadets was firm. however and Sald that unless the Films could post SlOO, or guarantee to post it. he could make no match. and. said he. if the SlOO BOW in my possession IS not put up and covered tonight. l feel confident there will be no game as, in all prob ability. if the match is not made to- night the matter will be dropped
 This" he said. "is not official, but it is my opinion of the matter. With that the conference came. to an end
 Before leaving, the Films wished the Democrat to announce that they are
 willing to play the Cadets for the sport there is in the game, or for any amount up to $50. They are Willing to have the game free to the public
 or they will allow the Cadets to take all the gate receipts. They Will play next Saturday or a week from Satur day. at the convenience of the Cadets The Films seem to mean business. al though a little shy of funds, and | the Cadets really want game. it looks
 as though it were up to them now.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
GETTING TO BUSINESS.
Cuban Convention Considers Constitu-
 tion.

Cuban Convention Considers Constitu-
 tion.
 HAVANA, Dec. 5.--The Cuban com stitutional convention resumed its sit tines yesterday with an air of business. The first thing done was to defeat over whelmingly the motion of Senor Gual- berto Gomez to discuss General Wood s address at the opening of the conven- ton. This action will probably close the incident.
 Three complete constitutions were sub mitted by General Rivera, Senor de Quesada and the colored general Morua respectively. These will be printed and distributed among the delegates, who will discuss them later.
 General Rivera's proposed constitution provides for a president, a senate, q house of representatives, governor for each of the six prqyinces, legislative body for each province and for one mem Der of the house of representatives for every 30000 inhabitants. with election by popular vote. His scheme calls also for the election of three electors in each municipal district, whose duty it shall be to elect a legislative body of II fol theqprovince in which they reside. Th,s legislative body shall elect the governor and four members of the senate. Final " lue SIX leSlSldluIeS Slloll iISSI e'hN choose the president, who must be a na tive Cuban. Candidates for senatoria honors must have incomes of at leas1 $1.5OO year. u.
 General Rivera's idea is to have tht power vested in the central government and the convention, virtually pledged 1t self to one state government at Mon days secret session. Senor de Quesada's proposal would centraliZe the government in president senate and house of representatives elect 1 ed by the seople, suffrage being restrict 1 ed to educational qualifications. General Morua offered for approval tn | constitution of the United States wit the exception that any one who fought il the war might be chosen president. Hi proposal leaves the question of an arm and navy to be decided by congress. Senor Zayas offered clause providin that judicial body higher than the su preme court should be elected by popula vote and providing that any offieial re moved from office should have the righ of appeal to this body.
 Senor Ferrara submitted a general e6 | ucationai scheme.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
STGGESTS FOOTBALL CHANGES.
Harvard Grad Thinks Football Rules
 Shou11 Be Amended

Should Be Amended.
 Cambridge, Mass. Dec 5.-m com- munication to the Harvard Crimson. H. c. Leeds of Boston proposes changes in the football rules. MT Leeds was graduated from Harvard ill '77. and while in college played the old game of Rugby. Since graduating he has taken deep interest ill foot ball. and has followed the development of the modern game with q great deal of interest. He suggests the follow ing changes:
 1. After a touchdown there shall be no punt out. but the goal shall be tried at the difficult angle.
 <. ?. If on punt or kickoff the ball hits the goal post and rebounds into the field it should be counted as though it had gone over the line. thus eliminat- ing the chances of big gains and luke plays.
 3. The captain should have the elec- tion of whether he will take penalty imposed on the opponents or a gain that he has made. The referee should not blow shis whistle when foul is made. but wait until the ball is downed. and then notify the captains and ask the side that has gained which it will take. the decision or the dis tance gained. regardless of length ol scores.
 I. If there is a case of holding ol eff side play on the kickoff the cap tain of the eleven receiving the kick off shall have the say whether the game shall go on without penalty ol have the kick made over.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
SOME WREsTL1NG NOTES.

Harvey Parker chuckled when he read that Jeffries wants to wrestle tPons, and immediately began negotia- tions for q match with the big fellow. Manager Brady was communicated with yesterday and an answer is eX- pected soon It is believed by Parker that should Jeffries go to Brockton the theater. would be packed and he is willing to wager any amount that he can make the champion look like a weakling in game on the mat at catch h-as- ca tch-can. 9 :
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

The Argus of Portland says the Lew iston team made u ridiculous showing at Bath 4- r
 Manager Miller returned last even ing from, his trip to Providence, where he had q consultation, with George +. Cunningham in regard to coming to Meriden to play polo. He also tried to get Conway, but the latter left for Maine with Fred Doe, who had prom iSed him $15 d week and four weeks pay or $500 in advance as soon as he reached Lewiston. Conway took the chance with Doe. Cunningham told Mir Miller that he would like to come to AIeriden and that if he could ar range matters with his employers he would do so. He said he would let Mir Miller know one way or the other today With Cunningham and Will liams in the team 1t ought to be able to hold it's own with any of them.- Meriden Journal
 One of the best drawing cards in this section would be the Lewiston team of the Maine league. which is under Fred Does management. Doe man- aged the Norwich base ball team last year. It has been suggested that the Meriden owners buy out Doe and his whole Lewiston aggregation. if such a thing was possible. It would mean the expenditure of a lot of money, but it would undoubtedly be a money mak- ing scheme. Doe has had hard plough ing in Maine and might be willing tC mix up in Connecticut sport again. Morning Record. Doe is on the Ma tional leagues black list and the league would have to rescind its action ii Meriden desires to do anything with Tlnp Resides HjpSOn belongs to Wa terbury and would not be allowed by Waterbury to play here if the Lew 1 iston team did break up.-Meridsr sr | Journal
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
sH4RKEY wAs-DIsGUsTED.

'.I have a great scheme, Tom,' said Barney Reich, the able gentleman who now manages the sailors affairs. ''T think it's funny some of these wise managers didn't tumble to it before. Brady, Madden and Williams must be dead slow
 Well, let's hear it." said the sailor, showing some impatience.
 Why. it's this.' said Reich, with an air of mystery. While you are wait ing for q chance at Jeffries, fight the champion of France
 Reich stood back and gaZed at the sailor to note the effect of the proposal
 Certainly I'll fight the champion of France" said Sharkey, with custom ary bravery; but where will 1 fight him ?'' "
 Why" responded Reich, fight him in our new club over in-you know"
 "Yes. yes. that's all right" respond >ed the sailor, but where is the cham pion of FranceE's r.
 Right in this city, said Reich.
 Whats his name? asked Sharkey.
 Paul Pons," was the reply. Didn't you see his picture in the papers? He's a big fellow, Tom. but you can lick him. and I'll bet S31.000 on the side
 X look of awful disgust overspread the sailer's usually engaging counte- nance. and he looked long and search ingly at his new manager before an sWering: -
 r.Say, Barney, Pons ain't no fighter He's rassler. Next thing I know you'll be wanting me to fight a bull Ring off, Barney. ring off. You've got the wrong number"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
NO EXPERIMENTS.

Glasgow, Dec 5.-Discussing the Americas cup challenger yesterday. George l.. Watson. the designer of the Shamrock II, said: '.rhere is not q bit of truth in the reports that the new boat will embody striking novel ties. A cup challenger is scarcely the kind of q boat a designer would choose for experiments. The Shamrock II will be like some of the other big boats in existence. Whatever novelties there are will be in construction details.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

Tuesday-Meriden at Hartford.
 Wednesday-Sp Springfield at Meriden, New Haven at Waterbury.
 Thursday-H Hartford at Springfield Friday-Springfield at New Haven, Meriden at Waterbury.
 Saturday-Waterbur at Meriden, New Haven at Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
PONS AND ROONEY.

Paul Pons. the French wrestler, and T. J. Rooney. the giant gripman,' will not meet on the mat at the Chicago Coliseum December 10. as has been announced. Owing to Rooney's dis satisfaction with certain percentage demands. George s. Wood. who has managed the arrangements, has de- clared the match cancelled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
FRANK HERRICK BEATEN.

Scranton. Penn, Dec 5.-ProfesSor NJ. J. Dwyer won another wrestling match last night throwing Frank Her rick. of Providence, R. l., in two straight falls of thirty-seven and twen- ty-five minutes respectively. The bout took place at the Scranton Bicycle club hOuSe
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
ABOUT THE RACING BOATS.
Captain Rhodes Will Be the Skipper
 of the New Defender.

Captain Urias Rhodes Will De sklp- per of the new defender or the Alherl- ca's cub. w. Butler Duncan, Jr, who was selected by the syndicate as man. ager of the new yacht, yesterday an nounced that he had chosen Captain Rhodes to handle the tiller against Sir Thomas Liptoh's Shamrock II. Cap, tain Rhodes was skipper of the old Defender when she tried out the new Columbia prior to the ntsnatlonai races last year, and his handling or the boat was considered equal to that of Columbia's skipper, Captain Barr.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
RACE HORSES BURNED.

Wills Point, Tex. Dec 5-J. H. Smiths racing stables, four miles west of here, were burned at o'clock yes terday mUrning. The fire destroyed a large number sof race horses. among stheln Beatiface, John Horelin, Cecil, Ter6mier, Addie H., Air Line. Amelia T.. Nellie E., Daisy Osbornes Elsie 3I, Texas RelIe. Edith Cline. Nora S., Jen- nle E., ansoinbia and Amelia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
Deserted and Robbed.

! YOUNGSTOWN, O., Dec. 5.-Mrs. Helen Taylor, 19 years old, who was married in New York few days ago, has been deserted here by her husband, Theodore Taylor. Mrs. Taylor alleges he also relieved her of $50, all her saw ings. Taylor represented to his wife Mrs. Taylor says. the money taken was the result of ten years' saving. Her maiden name. was. Helen Krause.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
FIGHTS IND FIGHTERS.
Tommy Ryan and Jack Root
 Are Matched to Fight.

They Will Do Battle in Jim Corbetts Club in Cincinnati-It Will Take Place Between January 1 and Feb
 ruary 15-Sharkey's Manager Want $ ed to Have Him Fight Pons the Wrestler-.M Mysterious" Billy Smith Arrested For Cruelty to Animals Buffalo's Lobster Fight.
 Tommy Ryan, of Syracuse, and Jack Root, of Chicago, will battle for the middleweight championship some time between January l and february l5 at Convention hall, Cincinnati. James J. Corbett is now arranging and will manage the bout. The articles will call for twenty rounds at 15S pounds at noon on the day of the bout. Tom my Ryan came to New York yesterday and signed the club articles prepared by Corbett. Root, who is anxious te meet the middleweight champion, will sign as soon as he receives the articles. . Corbett offers a $5,00O purse or percentage of the gross receipts. This Is to be determined when Ryan and Root meet to sign articles and post s;I forfeit. The men will fight according to Marquis of Queensberry rules. Cor
 
 a guarantee that the bout will take place on the date that will be agreed upon. Ryan and Root will also have to post a forfeit of S1.2oO each as guarantee of good faith.
 The friends of the former champion will be surprised to learn that he has branched out as a promoter of fights. Corbett. however, became interested when Herman J. Witte. who repres- ented the stockholders of Convention hall in Cincinnati, offered S15.nO0 for a twenty round bout between Corbett and Jeffries. The champion Spurned this offer even after Corbett declared that he would add 5000 to AIr Witte's offer if Jeffries would consent to meet him. Before Mir Witte returned to Cincinnati he had an understanding with Corbett whereby the latter could secure Convention hall for a twenty round bout between boxers of note. so as to attract q good attendance. Ac- cording to arrangements Corbett is to hand over 10 per cent of the gross receipts. Mayor F'leiscnman has con Sented to issue d license for the bout provided it takes place before Febru- ary 15.
 Corbett believes that fight between Root and Ryan for the middleweight championship of the world will be as big an attraction as q bout between heavyweights. Ryan lC the undisputed champion. since Mccoy can no longer get down to the middleweight limit 15S pounds. Root has, for q long time. aspired to mix it up with Ryan for q longer period than six rounds.
 Ryan was asked yesterday if it was possible for Root to make the stipulat- ed weight without jeopardizing his chances.
 "Oh, I don't see why not" answered Ryan. He will weigh in early in the day and I believe that he will take on some weight before the fight. Root assured me in Chicago a few days ago that he could easily get down to 13S pounds. and if he weakens himself by doing it. why, then. 1 have better chance to win. Root is q pretty husky chap. let me tell you. The last time we met. in six round bout. Root weighed 164 pounds. l can beat him, though. if he weighed a ton.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
BILLY SMITH ARRESTED.

The lpugilist, Mysterious Billy
 Smith and his trainer, James Kelly, who have their training quarters at College point, were arraigned in the
 Flushing police court yesterday,
 charged with cruelty to animals on
 Smiths part and on Kelleys with in terferring with an officer in the dis charge of his duty. Edward Phillips, of Manhattan. is the complainant. On Sunday last Smith and his trainer drove to Whitestone Landing, l.. l., from their training quarters. At Whitestone, just prior to their return, Smith. who had imbibed rather too freely in greeting his friends. abused his dog, and Mir Phillips requested him to stop. Smith turned on Phillips. and berated him soundly. until Mir Phil lips ecalled Police Officer Devoe. The latter was set upon by Kelly. Both men were locked up. In court yester- day they were released on bail fur nished by the hotel man with whom Smith boards. They are to appear for trial next Friday. AIr Phillips re- fuses to drop the case. It was q few years ago in Boston. that Smith re- ceived the sobriquet of the .Mysteri. ous" one; he had just landed from the British provinces. and solicited a match from Captain Cook He was about to be signed when Captain Cook asked. What name shall I put sdown?r .Oh." replied Smith. make it Billy Smith: that's as good as any kother one, ain't lt?'' All right, re- torfed Cook. i've Dill yonzsS Iysterious Billy Smith 7 and thus the tighter has remained eyer since. sass 7 ' .z.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

Score-AIeriden 10. Hartford 9; rushes. Lewis 1. Scofield 8. Wodtke 3, tie 1: foul, Williams; referee Lahey; timer, Lyons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
Chronic kiCheI,S.

That what the kidneys are-when they're sick. What makes the kidneys sick? simple thing They have too much to do
 Must keep up their worl they never rest. They can't be blamed for kicking Ever have your kidneys kick!
 Ever have a bad back, lame a weak aching one2 Know It's the same thing?
 The back aches because the kidneys are blocked. Help the kidneys with the work-keep them moving. And the back will ache There is proof that DOANS KIDNEY PILLS do this. And it's proof that can be proven. ..s It's the experience of Waterbury citizens Read the in point;
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05

:, Mrs F. Tiernan of No 72 Pleasant E
 < street, says: T had rheumatism in < sas my lower limbS feet and back. 1 took ! :: every kind of medicine when the at 2 4. tacks came on. but I never received $ much good. Being always on the out z; look for something to help ma. when :. was seized with the last severe spell < E went to Lakes drug store and got
 z box of Doans Kidney Pills. They re
 !. lieved me at once.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-05
BuFFALo's I LOBSTER BOXER.

BuFFALO'E LOBSTER BOXER.
 Bunalo has boxer named Joe Ie6nard who Is known there as the s*Rpfkalo Terry McGovern." Great s&Bihns have been predicted for Leon: z (ly Qracles of thes Bnffalp sporting 7 Int; they basinE their opinions
 66YnGe manner In which Leon-