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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

racing cutter right alongside Sham rock IT., the boat to be a trial yacht for Sir Thomas challenger, the good people of Great Britain awakened to the full significance of the report. Enthusiasm was shown, for there would be a fair chance that the princes boat might prove to be the better boat both in the Clyde and out in the open sea in the trial races. In that event the royal yacht would be the one that would go to Newport to contest with the new Columbia, and of course Albert Edward would be on her deck.
 At considerable cost a yachtsman who had planned to have his boat at the cup races cabled to Glasgow for a confirmation of the report. He | learned that one boat was being built at Henderson's yard, Meadowside, and that doubt was expressed as to | whether this yacht was to be for the | German emperor or for Prince Al bert Edward. The other boat, the new challenger, is to be put out of Denny's yard, Dumbarton, and is to be metal plated. So it would seem that there is no definite prospect of a series of races with Capt. Wringe piloting the Upton boat and Jack" l Carter. the former skipper of Britan- nia, or Capt. Bevis sailing the alleged new royal cutter. Mystery, ystery and still more mystery is the order of the hour in international yachting g matters.
 Is the America's cup worth all this bother? Is the resailing of the big events really of enough importance to warrant all the expenditures and all of the worry? Mercenary wretch es, indeed are the critics who ask | these questions, say the sportsmen n who are interested in yachting. What if the cup is without price? There | will be few Americans who will not welcome a victory by Britisher so as to furnish the variety O. making this country produce challenger. 1 The sober truth is that many Amer ican followers of yachting are be- coming very weary of this intermin- able winning of the cup by American | boats.
 | There is S350 worth of silver and workmanship represented in that em- | blem. It cost over 25O times that amount to build the schooner Amer ica and race her across the ocean in the home waters of the foreigner and to capture the cup. Then the schoon- CT Magic had to be built to defend the America's cup in 1870, and that cost $5O,OOO. Modest sums these compared to the golden streams that filter out of the money bags of the men who build challcngers and defenders ir these days of up-to-date models anC appointments. The Magic was manned and sailed for sum that the New York syndicate will have tc spend for one days care and main tenance of the new Columbia.
 When the races of 1871 came, the problem of expense began to assume proportions that caused wrinkles o, the brows of the yachtsmen. The schooners Columbia and Sapho cos1 in the neighborhood of $10O,00O, ane at least $30, coo must have been spent in sailing the cup races. The de lenders Madeline and Mischief in 1s7t and 1881 cost nearly $150,OOO. The Puritan cup defender in 1885 cos $50, ,OOO, but the cost of other boat. and trial races that year brought tn. aggregate amount up to the $15o,0Ol mark. The money spent in defend ing this $350 cup in the remaining
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Very COnsiderate.

MT. Suburb-What on earth are you trying to do, neighbor?
 Mir. Nextdoor-Merely taking down a little of the paling, so that can move my chicken coop over into your yard.
 "Eh? My yard?"
 ''Yes, like to be neigh hborly and con- siderate of other peoples feelings, you know.''
 "But-er-"
 'Yes, you shan't have any more cause to complain about my chickens scratch ing up your yard"
 But you are moving your whole coop over on to my property"
 That's the idea. Quick as the chickens find their coop in your yard they'll fancy that you own them, and will spend the rest of their natural lives scratching in my yard, you know"-N. Y. World.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
SnucrI<raUt For Soldiers.

CHICAGO. Dee. 244 Saucrlraut is to be added to the bill of fare of the United States soldiers now on duty in the Phil ippines Bids will be received by Major w. l.. Alexander, purchasing conlmis- sa"y officer of the department of the lakes, on Dec. 20 for supplying Uncle Sans troops stationed in and about Ma nila with 10000 gallons of sauerkraut, and it will be shipped from Chicago ear ly in January. With it there will be sent 15O,00O two pound cans of roast beef, 6O,O43 pounds of bacon and 62, 2,5OC pounds of ham.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

Fred Flynn and Waffle Brooks, who have been working in Hudson, are home for the holidays.
 Mrs Maurice Richards of Coen street left this morning to spend the holidays with relatives in New York city.
 Miss Nellie O'Brien of South Main street left this morning to spend the holidays in New York city.
 Miss Louise Brenner of Highland avenue left this morning for q visit with friends. in Long Island.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
STARVING TO DEATH
Alarming Mortality and Suf-
 fering In Porto Rico.
PEOPLE DISEASED AND EMACIATED.
Surgeon Williams In His Report Tells of Want, SquaIor and Sick ness Caused by Lack
 of Food

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 24.-Dr. A. D. Williams, assistant surgeon of the United States army, has arrived from Porto Rico, where he was detailed to make a report on conditions of the people as observed by him on u march with soldiers across the island. Yhat report was made to the adjutant general department of Porto Rico, San Juan. A copy of the re- port was given out last night by Dr. Will Hams.
 At Los ~Marias," the report says, "we began to see the vanguard of misery. In that small, squalid town there is no med ical man. Many were sick. A MT. Ton cuand. the American schoolteacher there, told me that many of the people not only of the surrounding country, but of the town. were in great distress. 1 asked him the cause of so much sickness and so many deaths. He answered without hes itation, For want of food " The report continues:
 At Adjuntas the conditions were ap- pall1ng-men, women and children swoll- en, bloated, diseased and emaciated, whose pinched and haSgard features ap- peared weighted with the sorrows of years. When I asked the city physician of Adjuntos the cause of such a large death rate-32 deaths and 1 births the week immediately preceding our visit there-he replied:
 The death rate is about the same every week. The prime cause is chronic staryation.''
 Dr. Williams in his report declares that with If patients in the hospital at this place and three nurses the municipal au- thorities allow the steward to draw only S1 day in municipal stamps for the sub sistence and care cf the patients and that the steward can realize only 90 cents for his stamps, and with that amount daily he has to provide the scantv hospital
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
A Connecticut HostcIrH RUrned

MILFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 1.-The Park hotel in this town was almost totally de stroyed by fire early last evening, the loss being about $6,0Oo, partially covered by insurance. The house was the second of that name to be burned. its predecessor on the same site being the old Park ho- tel, destroyed by fire few years ago, a hostelry known to every Yale man of the older generation as the Mecca for stu dents who had suffered justification and called by some of the society boys ''The Milford ChaDter"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
MOUNTS FOR THE BRITISH.
EnGianI Buying TIorses Eu TAiG
 CountrS-FcarTuI Death Rate.

Ena:inna Buying TIorses Eu TA1s
 C0untrS-FcarTuI Death Rate.
 KANSAS CITY. aIo., Dec. .a.-Cap- tain Heygate of the British army Is fps- chasing 5O.Gc0 cavalry horses and nuies for the British army in South Africa. He came hero mere than q year ago fo buy horses and mules, bat WAS orcsred hclss q short time ago. But the unexpected renewal of hostiites has made the pur- chase of more horses and mules neces- sary. As fast as the animals are inspect ed and bought they will be sent ta New Orleans and shipped to Cape Town, Dur ban and New London on British trans ports. some of which are now on their way to the United States. One shipload of the animals will be taken to South Africa by Lieutenant David Moberly, leaving New Orleans soon after January. Lieutenant Moberly said:
 By the time the horses and mules are landed ill South Africa they cost the British government $3GO a head. That is a large price for an animal whiSh will be it for service only six weeks. Most of the animals die because of the change in climate. They must cross the equator in going to South Africa. and the torrid heat of the tropics kills tEcm rapidly. The average death rate on shipboard is 32 to the 1000. Forty days after a horse is purchased in Kansas City it is landed in South Africa. So great is the demand for horses at the front that it is impossi- ble to give them the needed rest after landing before putting them into service. Consequently they go to the front in a weakened condition, and, not getting sufficient amount of food, they soon die. Since the beginning of the Boer war Eng land has purchased over 100000 head of horses and mules in the United States. It required 65 ships to carry them from New Orleans to South Africa. Govern ment transports will be kept very busy from now on carrying the horses which England will need ill South Africa and which have been ordered purchased in the United States. Badea-Powell now has 2o,OOO mounted police, and it is pro- l posed to mount 5O,OOO of the imperial in- 1 faQuy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

may improve the sailing chances of the sturdy craft that failed in the mist and smoke off Sandy Hook when Columbia showed her heels to the green craft.
 Apropos the talk of the lines of the new Herrescho offs and Watson boats, a study of the contrasts in models of past cup defenders and challengers will serve to show the strides that are being made in the, way of designs for speed. |. G. WESTLAkE.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Blue Stone Properties Purchased

MlDDLEI'ONN, \. 1., Dec. 24.-J. F. kilgour of Passaic. \. J.. once fa- nous as the "blue stone king" has just purchased extensive blue stone properties at West Brookville, Sullivan county. A company has been formed of which Dr. Jones of 1927 Third avenue and w. c. Dilger, 10S East Fifty-eghth street, New York, will be members. This property was controlled by the Midland Blue Stone company, with capital stock of $20O,OOO, 2S years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Marriage Ceremony Stopped.

SUSQUEHANNA. Pa, Dec. 24.-At Hawleyton, while David D. Owen and Miss Nancy D. Vaughan were being united in marriage by local justice of the peace and when the ceremony was just half completed, the young woman s mother jumped ill between the couple and forbade further proceedings. The mar riage was then declared off. It is said to be the first instance of the kind in the annals of history
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

Genese Pure Food Co.,, Le Roy, N. Y: Ge1tlemen: Our family realize so much from the use of GRAIN-O that feel must say a word to induce others to use it. If people are inter- ested in their health and the welfare of their children they will use no other beverage. I have used them all, but GRAIN-O I have found superior to any. for the reason that it is solid grain.
 Yours for health,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Skating Accident.

TROY, N Y., Dec. 24.-William Noyse aged IT, of Watervliet was drowned while skating on the State basin, neal the Standard Oil works. ill the town oi Colonie The young man, with two com panions, named Sullivan and Sheehan skated into, an opening in the ice. Tn, two last named were rescued, but Noyse sank from view after q vain attempt to pull him on to firm ice. Coroner Haswel was notified. The body has not been re covered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Fishing Boats Missing.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-A dispatch from Aberdeen says that five Shetland fishing poats have been missing since the storm .hat ragged last week, and it is feared hat 27 fishermen have been drowned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Ho1timore ana Ohio Official Dead.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 24.-W. E. Jones who has been treasurer and assistant sec retary of the Baltimore and Ohio South western railway and its predecessors fol over 80 years, died suddenly at his resi- dence here, aged 53 y9ars.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
To Receive the Joint Note.

PEKING, Dec. 24.-Li Hung Chang, answering an inquiry from the foreign envoys regarding his health, said he be- lieved he would be able to attend the meeting in order to accept with Prince Ching the preliminary joint note. The note will be presented by the Spanish minister, Sc E. J de Cologan, doyen of the diplomatic corps, with few words expressive of a hope of as prompt q re- ply as possible to d note which has been carefully prepared, with every desire to continue the dynasty and not to be hard toward the nation and of q further hope that the Chinese plenipotentiaries will urge upon Empc4pr kwang Su the neccs- sity of immediate compliance. An an sver is expected about Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Prince Gacar Much Better.

STOCKHOLM, Dee. 1.-The condi- ton of Prince Oscar. duke of Scanie, eldest son of the crown prince of Sweden end Norway. who has been seriously i!l is now much improved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
:. The Daily Work.

It's the daily work of the little conqueror. --. The workings right here at home. Lifting burdens from helpless backs, - Bringing sunshine many home. It's deeds that count, That bring the never-ceasing sounds of praise. The public are learning fast, Learning to appreciate merit
 Learning to distinguish between claims and proof Home proof is the best proof. DOANS KIDNEY PILLS ndorsed by Waterburyp people. Read what Waterbury citizen says: ... ~--s
 Mr Daniel kecnan Of No 40 William
 hard days work when but Of late have not attacks difficulty stop by simple remedies all about them in which the Eila: and de terrlining II. This box hlckache."
 All druggists sell DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS. Don't accept substitute. Foster Miburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
The Black Eagle For von Buiow.

BERLIN, Dec. Yesterday after roon Emperor William visited the impe rial chancellor, Count yon Bulow, and ,1ersonsl:y conferred upon him the irsis 5 nia of the Order of the Black Eagle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
Railroad Fireman Injured.

UTICA, N. Y., Dec. 24.-B. J. Hagen, a railroad fireman, was stricken with paralysis while riding on an engine and fell to the ground. He was not injured by the fall, but the stroke rendered him absolutely speeches. and unable to walk
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
--s=-----r7s-------------- A JAPAN ESE VIEW.
Delays of the Diplomats Excite Sym
 patby For China.

Datby For China.
 YOKOHAMA, Dec. 24.-The weari- some and disappointing delays of the Picking diplomats are having a marked effect upon public opinion in Japan, pro ducing what may be regarded as at most a revolution of sentiment in favor of China. The native papers are now main, ly ranged on the side of leniency in deal ing with the chief instigatops not only from practical point of view looking at the supreme importance of inducing the government to return to Peking, but also owing to the inherent force of the spirit of patriotism which characterZeS the Japanese natives. The Japanese are nat urally asking themselves what they would have done under similar provocation. The answer has given rise to an overflow of something strongly resem bling sympathy, and Japan is therefore ranging itself on the side of the nations which are coun- selling the most moderate terms possible in the negotiations with the Chinese court. It is noticeable also that even some of the foreign papers here are upon the same side, The Japan Mail conspicu- ously so.
 The missionary question of course oc- cupies a foremost place in the discussion. | It is now felt as essential that the west ern powers take cognizance of the senti- ment here that religious invasions of | oriental countries by powerful western | organizations are tantamount to hlbus- | tering expeditions and should not only be 1 discountenanced, but stern measures l should be adopted for their suppression. l It is of course admitted that individual | religious zeal in the line of ppopagandisnl | cannot be interfered with, but the feeling | here is that the missionary organizations | constitute a constant menace to peaceful l international relations.
 The business stagnation continues and | is exciting some alarm ill foreign as well
 as in native circles. The harbor of Goko | hama is well nigh denuded of shipping
 and there is q steady though as yet smal
 exodus of foreign residents. When the | Chinese troubles are settled, however
 every one is looking for q substantial re | yival of trade, and preparations for Ii
 are being made. In the meantime indig
 nation against the ineXcusable delays a l Peking is waxing hot.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

street IdmpS lHSledu Ol two. lit latest one is that opposite the residence of Dr Nariell. If Watertown would only vote to put in these lights every one would be pleased.
 The sidewalk north of the brick store is still in q most deplorable condition, and the remedy for this lies in the se lectmen's hands. The trolley is the only thing the people are confident of
 The regular meeting of the Nauga- tuck Valley Poultry association will be held this evening.
 Charles and Mclean Buckingham are home to spend Christmas.
 One of John Magee's small boys had very narrow escape from drowning last Saturday. The boy was skating on Niggerhead pond when he ventured out on ice that was too thin. The boy was pulled out by one of his compan- ions.
 Last Saturday evening a gentleman drove over from Woodbury, hitcLed his horse under the sheds at G. NJ. Summers hotel, and then took the train for Waterbury. About 10 o'clock the hostler at this hotel went out and found the horse down. unable to get up. Dr Bland was summoned. but shortly after he arrived the horse died. The cause of his death is not known.
 The members of the Foresters should not forget that their regular meeting will be held on next Friday instead of Tuesday.
 Quite an interesting dog fight took place near the brick store last even ing. Both of the contestants belong on the East Side.
 Most of the school teachers of the center school left to-day for their re- spective homeS
 Miss May Bidwell, teacher of the fourth room of the center school. has resigned her position. Another teach CT will be engaged before the opening of the next term.
 Rain and warm weather have spoiled the skating for the present.
 The local employees of the ring fac tory iii Waterbury will have a week $ vacation, beginning the 1st of Janu- ary.
 The Masonic ball will be given some time next month in place of February, as ill previous years.
 Miss NJ. F. McGoan and William Kielty spent Sunday in town with their parents.
 Henry Platt has been confined to the house with illness. Miss Lillian Pegrum of WillimantiC Normal school is spending the holidays with Mrs Truman Baldwin. Frank Hubbard is on the sick list Mass Was celebrated at St Johns church yesterday at S:3O. Rev Father O'DOnnen preached a most eloquen1 sermon. strikingly appropriate to the season in which We are now passing. Miss Moss. one of our school teach | CTS, has resigned her position on ac l count of ill health. Miss Lucy Galley is making a shor | stay at the residence of F. o. Bower. | on Cutler street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Sunday Services in the Various
 Churches-COming Lecture.
 The services at the various churches yesterday were well attended in spite of the inclemency of the weather. Ser vices will be held at the churches as usual tomorrow. At St Johns church mass will be celebrated at :1J a. m., in Woodbury at s d. m. and in Oakyille at 10 a. III. Father ODonnell will of ticiate at ali these masses. On We'd nesday evening the Sunday school pu- pills will congregate at Pythian hall, the occasion being q Christmas tree.
 Coming Lecture.
 Prof Turner's coming lecture prom ises to be an interesting one. Mir Fur her will take for his subject ''St An thony of Padua." Everywhere this lectuRe has been given the audiences have been greatly pleased. The lee ture will be given on New Years eve at St Johns church. Admission 10 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-24

IeyS damages at l,OUO over and above expenses. The commissioners then adjourned until Wednesday morning at g o'clock.
 An alarm of fire from box g. 1ocat- ed at the Phoenix shop tower last night about $40. called the tiremen to the Beecher house. where some feathers had caught fire in a closet. The dam age was slight. This is the second fire there within the last three weeks. While the firemen were putting water on the fire people in the crowd could be heard shouting. Let it burn" The recall sounded about S:55.
 Miss Theresa Donahue of South Main street left this morning for a few days visit with relatives in Long Island.
 Miss Anne Shea of the state normal school at New Haven is home for the holidays.
 Harry Kilmer. who has been work ing in New Haven for some time past, is home to spend Christmas.
 Miss Anne Lynch, who attends Mt St Joseph's seminary in Hartford, is home for the Christmas holidays.
 Joseph Neal left this morning for a short visit with friends in New York city.
 Richard Neary. who has been attend ing training school i'll New York city, Is home to spend the holidays.
 James and John Moran left this morning to spend the holidays with relatives in Ilion. N. I.
 John McDonald. who attends Michi enn university, is home for the holi- days.
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