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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Turquoises from sinai.

The finest turquoises in the world come at present from the Mount Sinai peninsula. Formerly the mines of Persia supplied them in abundance, but now these mines are becoming ex- hausted, and concessions have recent ly been obtained from the Egyptian government for working the ancient Sinai mines, which, as hieroglyphics carved on the rocks show, were orig inally opened by the Egyptians.
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enough to IdSUen 1''@ 'S e.'S '''SA~i" |" on a covering of
 heavy muslin or canvas, may try the ex- hilaration of skating before the wind. With little patience and skill in mas tering tacking, the skater may learn to 'spoint to the wind' and go apparent ly in the face of a strong wintry wind.
 Sails save lots of muscular exer- tion. There is a fascination about flashing over the ice, propelled by the wind, that the most favorable skat- ing in still weather will not arouse. The skater with the little shoulder of mutton sail or the miniature of the mainsail of a yacht, or even with a makeshift trysail or jib or staysail, can turn himself into human ice boat.
 Recently the passengers of train entering Madison, Wis, were treated to an exhibition of skate sailing by
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
German For Senator.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 14.-Former United States Senator German arrived here last night and was the guest of Governor Smith at the executive man. sion. At noon today he witnessed his reelection to the United States senate to succeed Senator George l.. Yelling ton, whose term will expire in March, 1903. No other name than that of MT. German was even thought of in this connection, and not single Democrat In either branch voted against him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
FITzGERALp nEArs paLY.

Philadelphia. Jan 14.-Willie FitZ- gerald of Brooklyn had an easy victim last night in Eddie Daley of Baiti- more. who was substituted for Frank Bradley. The Baltimore fighter was sent to the floor during the first round by the hard-hitting Brookly nite, and was knocked out entirely soon aItcr the start of the second round. Daily got onto his feet after having been counted out and wished to continue, but was waved to his corner by the referee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Probably Her Last Order.

The wife of Cincinnati lawyer went into her husbands office to telephone to dry goods store because of the non-arrival of some articles she had bought, and ended by saying: Whats more, the next order you get from me will be the last I'll ever give you" s.It probably will, madam,' said the voice at the other end of the wire; you're talking to an undertaken"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Big Gas Strike In Michssan.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. Jan. 14-A big gas strike has been made by South BenG men near Niles, Mich, Perry Fry and Walker of the Berrien Springs Coal, Gas and Oil company having shot the old Lardner we'll, which is To- cated in the bed of the St. Joseph riv- CT. The well was shot yesterday, and the result was jet of flame thirty feet high. The we'll is 600 feet deep and is ten years old. The company holds leases on several thousand acres of land in southern Michigan and will sink additional wells for gas and oil
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Mexican Minister Dead at vienna

VIENNA, Jan. 14.-Senor Jose Tere- sa Miranda, the Mexican minister to Austria Hungary, who has just died here after undergoing surgical oper- ation, had suffered for three weeks past with gastritis, which rendered this operation imperative. The opera tion was performed by Professor Bar on Eiselberg. An attack of heart fail- ure before Senor Teresa y Miranda ral- lied resulted in his death.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
smith,s Lant Dinner.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.--Postmas- ter General and Mrs. Emory Smith, who soon return to their home in Phil adelphfa, gave their last official dinner last night at the Arlington, when they entertained the president and Mra. Roosevelt and large company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14

sport. With the exception of one place in Wisconsin --L a c r 0 s $ e there does not seem to be any recognized effort to organize the runners i n t o a club for the pur- pose of scheduling g a series of con tests. The ski men of La Crosse say t h a t the sport must be revived. in their neigh b Q IT.
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bicycle tracK ana began to demolish the cou r s e Q n
 which some o f the worlds most
 famous wheelmen rode lin the haly- con days'' of cy- cle r a c i n g, a bak e r's d o z e n wheelmen ga 2 e d at the destruc- tion with tears in their eyes. "Oh, well,'' said one ot the riders, "they will take up the 1~ s ~oo4:a-xe e
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
wALCorT oUTPoINrs JACKSON.

Philadelphia, Jan 14.-Joe Walcott had the better of Young Peter Jackson at the Penn Art club last night. Jack son seemed disposed to cut out tue pace, but Walcott proved entirely too clever for him. The fight was even up to the fifth round, when Walcott lantl- ed time and again with swings and rp- pNrcuts on Peter's face. Jdckson came back for more. Before the close of the last round Wa1eott shook Jackson up with four hard right swings on the face and neck. Tn the semi-wind-lIp George Cole of Trenton knocked out
 Scaldy Bilf' Quinn in the fourth round.
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 and lay it elsewhere"
 How his firm faith in the perma- hence of the. bicycle track was shaken! Not a curve, not bank nothing was saved. The wreckers twisted, wrenched, pulled, pried and demolished. All that track which had occupied the skilled workmen so many days to build after scientifcal- ly prepared plans, was good for when the wreckers finished their work was secondhand lumber and frewood. Berkeley Oval was the favorite track of New Workers. But no matter what the attraction in cycling line, the management was never able to make it pay.
 Throughout the country the pass ing of cycle tracks has become such a regular thing this winter that by next summer there will be little but memories left where formerly the gayly-attired racers held sway. The worlds record half-mile cement track that was dedicated to the public and thronged in big meets-the track that the governor of Illinois predicted would be to the lovers of outdoor sports what the stadium of the an l cient Greeks was to the people of those days will be the site of golf links next year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14

western states 10 effect the forma- tion of an inter- l a k c ass'ocia tion for the control of ice boating. Ne gotiations h a v e
 progressed so far
 that it seems cer- tain a champion ship regatta will be held in Febru- ary at Pewaukee with the largest and most repre- senta tive array of ic e boats entered
 for fh a prizeS avar
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Arleree snesvatorm In Eaooslclx val1ex

HOosICK FALLS, N. r., Jan. IA One of the fiercest snowstorrns of the season has been raging in this vicinity. The fall of snow is very heavy, but traffic Is not impeded to any great ex- tenr. The storm assumed blizzard pro- portions at times the high wind form ing great drifts. The weather has turn ed intensely cold, adding greatly to the satisfaction of the Hoosick valley foe harvesters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
BIG PROFIT IN CYCLE RACES.
Kennedy and Powers Adjudged Guilt
of Contempt of Court.

or CQQL0upt OA SlAiks
 New York, Jan 14.-Jim Kennedy and Pat Powers, who, William A. Brady alleged. were partners of his in several cycle. races in Madison Square Garden prior to December, 1900, have been adjudged guilty of contempt of court by Justice Scott, in the supreme court for their failure to deposit in court the sum of $22, 1928, being the profits of the six-day cycle contest held in the Garden in December, 1900.
 Brady went to England about this time, and on bis return declared that he failed to get his one-third of the profits. He brought suit for an in- junction restraining Kennedy and Powers from dividing the profits be- tween them and for an accounting. He also had Wilber McBride appointed it's temporary receiver.
 Justice. Scott held Kennedy aid Powers in contempt of ,,ourt and fined them in the amount found by the ref cree to be in their possession, as well as the disbursements and costs of the proceedings before the referee.
 Philadelphia, Jan 14.-Wlsen the first udy OA luO S1A-OdJ Cyt-AC ldSCs OASsANI hours a day, began at 2:47 o'clock yes terday afternoon came 70 a close last night there were only seven teams of the nine starting remaining in the race. Charles Turville of this city and Gus Lawson of Buffalo were the first to give up the chase. It was on account of Lawson being taken i'll. He has 1e. gently recovered from an attack of l typhoid fever and the strain of the race was too much for him. He gave up at the advice of his physician. Turyille and Lawson had ridden 12d miles at 6:30 o'clock when they went off the track. Joe Fulton and Danny Sullivan, both of New York, gave up the chase a few minutes later They were both all out and unable to keep up with the bunch that set q merry clip. The seven remaining teams scores at the close of the evening were as follows: Leander and Rutz. 17G miles $ laps; Monroe and McEachern \ 175.6; Freeman and Maya, 1756; G3I- goltz and Wilson, 175.6; Hatfield and King, f75.3; Fisher and Chavelitr 175.3; Muller and Barclay 1r5.1 X feature of the night session was the breaking of the motor bicycle record of 1:26 by Albert Champion of rance He rode the distance in ) :25 1-5.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
A Fatal syracuse Fire.

SYRACUSE, N. r., Jan. 14.-A.' c. Soule, well known Mason, and anoth. CT man are dead and dozen others se- riously injured as result of the col lapse of three walls during the fire in the Boston" store. The loss is $75,- GOO.
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ally participat e q in by the enthusi- as t c y u t h s whose opportuni- ties for getting long stretches of smooth, clear ice are much greater than those Of the city boys.
 Anybody W i t h ingenuity enough to make a frame work of light ash or steel, if prefer able, and s k ill enourh tO fa Sten
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
NOT IN IRELAND.
Columbia Will Not Send Crew to
 Row There.

Captain Jackson of the Columbia varsity crew said yesterday that it was practically certain that Columbia would not take advantage of the invi- tafion ty row in Ireland next summer, although Coach Hanlan is strongly iu favor of the trip abroad if the date would not conflict with that of tho Poughkeepsie regatta. It is regarded, however, as practically certain that Columbia will not row at HeLley in 1903. Hanlan Is anxious to repeat tho performance of a former Columbia crew, which was the only American crew that ever won at Henley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
MinneapoIi. to Fight Bucket shops.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 14.-The di- rectors of the chamber of commerce have declared war on bucket shops by adopting what is known as ''the Chica- go amendment" with reference to the reporting of trades. This will be voted on by the chamber Jan. 21.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14

If troubled with a weak digestion,
 belehing, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after eating. try Cham berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, 25
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Boorish.

sThat boor? Of course I refused him."
 "But why do you think him boor ?" "Why, when refused him he didn't propose again. IN. Y. Sun.
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a young Wisconsin enthusiast that proved so entertaining that everyone in the train mentally thanked lthe engineer for stacking up his speed. This particular skater ghded over the surface of Monona lake, executed fancy figures, now sailing with the wind, now tacking and making a speed when on the straightaway that was greater than that of the train. Get out your materials and make sails. You cannot lose control of the sails, as it is only necessary to let loose the sheet, and the winds power ceases to propel you.
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Notes of Sports and Pastimes
 of the Winter Season 9 Q 9

Enorts are being made by the most representative sportsmen of the north
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FIGHTS IND FIGHTERS.
Young Corbett Says McGovern
 is Only a Third Rater.

Tommy Sullivan Whips Oleson-Ton-
 my Feltz Rests Mack-Fitzgeraid
 Puts Daly Out-Joe Walcott Out
 pointed Peter Jackson-sharkey ' a.
 yorite Over Maher-Fitz is Very
 Quiet.
 Denver. Jan 14.--Young Corbett yes ferday announced that within wecA a thirst emporium on Broadway, New York. would bear the name of "AonLs Corbett's cafe'' ''I received this oHer when 1 won the championship, said Corbett last night, but hesltateu about accepting 1t.
 "When do you think 7ou Will Dsnt McGoyern?' he was asked.
 My candid opinion is that McGoyern will not be able to consistently ask for a match with me when the nght Tor the championship is fought again. Nc Govern has been solved md you marx my word for 1t he will never be more than a third-rater from HOW on. Hls style of fighting Is not varied enough, and the fighter who meets his offensive style the way did will get away with him with ease. I may .'e wrong i'll judging him this way, but can say nothing else honestly. The man WHO meets me for the championship of the world will be some one else than Me Govern"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14

Ski runners in several parts of the northwest are enjoying their fayorite
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14

Ice skating is such a fine sport that it seems queer it is not more gener-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
TWILL" FIFE, SIR, Is DEAD.

The Designer and Builder of Many
 Yachts.
 London, Jan 14.-William Fife, ST. the famous old-time yacht builder, died yesterday afternoon at Fairlie, Scot land.
 William Fife was the father of tue designer of Shamrock l.; and it is said that the essential features of the de- feated cup challenger were as much his own creation as they were of the son.
 Deceased's father founded the little yard at Fairlie, on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. The business of tAe yard in the modest Scotch village developed amazingly in it's descent from father to son. ''Will'' Fife, Sr turned otIt some of the speediest boats in the Brit ish navy, as well as many of the --nest private yachts ever slipped into the water. In Europe he was universally respected and yenerated as the dean of yacht designers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
TOMMY SULLIVAN A WINNER.

Chicago, Jan 14.-Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn won a decision over 'Olc'' Oleson of Chicago in six rounds last night in this city. Oleso1 had the bet ter of the first round, but after that Sullivan took the lead and had good margin at the finish.
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When the workmen the other day attacked the famous Berkeley oval
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heroines had to love or die without the
royal smiles. But during the year
before, and during many years before
that, it appeared night after night that
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, sat
quiet and unpestered in the royal box
enjoying his after-dinner Wagner like
any other enlightened English gentle
man. And this year he sits with the
Queen in the royal box to adorn a sea-
son which would be nearly as incom'-
plete without him as Lohengrin without
swan or Brunhilde's horse. And by
this lavish patronage, King Edward is
serving music no less than he is pleas
ing society. He is enough of gre1ld
monarch to desire that the royal opera
house shall not at the state performance
fall very far below the standards of
his brother princes subsidized theatres,
and he is also enough of musician or
an opera-goer to understand that a per-
feet ensemble on given night of June
OF July is only likely to be achieved if |
the preceding weeks of operate activity
have been weeks of increasing efficiency. |
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-12

that II8 Democrats from the thirteen
Southern States may not be an unfair
prediction. 1t is significant that while
the Democratic party has been in
state of decentralization throughout the
North for the last eight years, in the
South it has of late been gradually
tightening its hold. Virginia, which
now sends a solid Democratic delegation,
sent a Republican majority in 1886,
and no longer ago than the Fifty, fifth
Congress it sent two Republicans. In
1888 the Democrats carried the State
on the Presidential ballot by only 1900
plurality, and for long series of years
it was good fighting ground for the
opposition, and likely to return a few
Republican Congressman, especially in
off years. But that day seems to have
passed. and it is not now worth while
to nominate Republican ticket in the
State. This is not due to issues so
much as to the suffrage conditions.
There were other Southern States in
which the Republicans found an occa-
sional Representative. Mr. Hawley of
Texas for some years represented Gal
weston as Republican, but his place
has now been taken by Democrat
The mountain regions of East Tennes-
see are SO solidly Republican that there
is no gerrymandering the party out of
at least two districts there North Car
olina and Kentucky have similar sec
tions, although in none of these States
do the Republicans receive their full
deserts in election laws or suffrage
conditions. We have, however, the
best of Senatorial authority for the
statement that the Americans always
settle their great questions right. Mr..
Beveridge has said SO, and Mr.. Depew
has specified the problems growing out
of the civil war as those which have
been satisfactorily met. Therefore, it
must be inferred that the suppression
of the vote of numerous people, and
the counting of proxies on them by the
suppresSors, is satisfactory conclusion.
AS a policy it has become so well
settled that the attempts of Mr.. Crum-
packer and others in the present session
to effect a readjustment have come to
naught 1t is doubtful, however, whether
the solid South does the Democratic
party any real good If the Sonth were
not SO solid, the North would be more
divided. In the same way the negro
vote INJURIES the party to which it nom
inally belongs. Were the black man
not potentially Republican voter, the
white man in the South could much
more easily be induced to become one.
So perhaps the Southern situation works
a natural offset in most respects.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-12
SAFIJUAN, JUNO y
The Pumping Station.

There is an alarm clock needed over
at the Acadia. The City Council is
still asleep. apparently ignorant of the
fact that the Rio Piedras pumping
station is still in as bad condition as it
was many months ago when the city
engineer reported that there was dan
ger of the citys water supply being
Shut off at any moment Since that
time there have been several Council
meetings, several committee meetings,
and several assorted pow vows of var
ious sorts, but as yet nothing has been
done towards repairing the pumps, or
making preparations for the introduc
tion Of a new plant.
1t is now many months since the
city engineer made long report to she
CITY Fathers in which he conclusively
proved that the present pumps were
hardly enough to supply the current
wants of the city, that the reservoir
was empty, and that if the pumps broke
down suddenly, of which there was
great possibility, the city of San
Juan would be without water that a
famine would ensue, the results of
which might be most horrible and dis
aStrouS.
In due course of events and after
the matter had been leisurely discussed
it was decided to appoint committee
to look into the business. In other due
course of events the committee was ap-
pointed, and when this committee
thought that more due course of events
had passed the committee went to Rio
Piedras looked at the pumping station
ard came back to town very much
fatigued by its tiresome ride on the
trolley cars.
AS far as the public is informed this
is where the matter stands. Moth.
ing new has been heard Of the matter,
except that the city officials have adopt
ed their old silence tactics in this mat
ter. The immense revenue which is
collected from the city waterworks is
being collected every month, but not
one cent is being spent for the neces-
sary repair of the station.
1t certainly seems reasonable that if
famine should ensue, and death
result that the people would have
splendid actions against the city for
negligence. No one will deny that the
City Fathers are negligent in their hand
ling eff this matter
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-12

Some of its leading men to tring us a
message of cordial regard No sooner
are the visitors within sight of our
shores than appreciation of the honor
bestowed upon us is expressed in noise.
Cannon roar and bugles blare and an
earsplitting din voices the popular vel
come. 1t is the custom among some
savage tribes to rub noses as an ex-
preston of friendship Civilized people
regard such practices as ridiculous.
But as matter of common sense, is
nose-rubbing more ridiculous than noise
making as method of expressing
emotion? Each seems to be very pri-
mitive way of welcoming the stranger
within our gates. Old people wonder
why at Christmas or on the Fourth of
July the youngsters celebrate with fire
crackers and torpedoes. Isn't that Gus
tom quite as sensible as the adults way
of expressing hospitality with series
of explosions What is there in noise
that makes it SO fascinating to man
lzind9
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-12
JUDGM E N T..

The investigation of the charges
against the officials of the city prison
seems to be proceeding rather smoothly
and if the testimony brought out SO far
is true, it is evident that som cone needs
severe punishment. The evidence all
clearly shows that men have been
brutally 1naltreated while guaranteed
the protection of the people. But the
question arises is the evidence true. and
If it is trae, who is going to decide that
question when the defense has finished
making sweep ping denials of the entire
business and producing any number OF
witnesses to prove that no such thing
as an assault ever occurred.
There can be no doubt that great
deal of the evidence so far submitted i;
absolutely true, there can also be no
doubt that great deal of it is the
result of political malice Many state
ments made are also exaggerated ae
counts of petty street fights which have
no bearing on the matter.
When the time comes for the accus-
ed persons to defend themselves they
will in all probability produce witnesses
who will swear that no one was ever
beaten. that if anyone was beaten that
it was absolutely necessary to inflict the
punishment in order to preserve peace,
and that the officials had simply carried
out their duties. Although there has
been no evidence introducedby the de.
fense this is what will certainly take
place.
1t will then devolve upon the Secre-
tary to sift the true from the untrue.
Mr.. Hartzel1 may be a good judge of
human nature, but if he can tell who
is lying and who is speaking the truth
after that investigation is completed he
is wiser man than Solon ever hoped
to be.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-12
GeTIl0l Cruisers
Go To Venezuela.
Will Probably Seize The Customs
United States Has Officially
Consented.
Special Cablegram to BoIetin Mercantil.

New York June I2th.-Advices re
ceived from Washington yesterday
state that the United States govern
ment has given its consent to the seizure
by the German government of the We.
nezuelan customs to secure the pay.
ment of the Indebtedness due from the
Venezuelan government to German
merchants Two German cruisers have
been ordered to proceed at once to La
Guayra. 1t is not known what boats
will go, but most probably one will be
the Glzelle, now at St. Thomas. The
advices state positively that the move
ment of German vessels is not to pro-
.ect German interests on account of the
revolution, but for the express purpose
of sszing the government customs
TO en- oree the payment of the debts
due German citizens