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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
SPORTING NEWS OF THE WORLD
BIG MONEY FOR DELEHANTY.
New York Americans Willing to Put
 Up Close to $1O,OOO For Him.

New York Americans Willing to Put
 Up Close to $1O,000 For Him.
 New York, March 19.-The New York American league club is so anxious to secure the services of Outfe1der Dele hanty from the Washington club that the local magnates are willing to pay the $4.000 Delehanty owes the New York Nationals and will then pay an additional bonus to the Washingtons, at the same time assuming the players contract at a salary of $4000 for the coming season. In other words, the New York Americans stand ready to put up close to S10oOO for Delehanty's services, without releasing Lefty" Davis. President Gordon believes that the New York baseball public wants this star player, and if Manager Loft us of the Washingtons will give his consent the deal will go through. Loft us has declared that he would not part with Delehanty under any circum- stances. but the latter has positively stated that he will not play ball in
 Washington and will retire if he can not play with the New York Nationals or Americans. Delehanty belongs to the American league until he is re- leased, so that he cannot do business with any club outside that organiza- tlon. George Davis's case is precise ly the same. The New York Nationals are still trying to effect a deal with the Chicago Americans for Davis, who Is wanted to play third base. Presi- dent Pulliam of the National league says that Davis cannot play with Brush's club, no matter if he should receive favorable verdict from the courts as to the legality of his 1O1 con- tract with the local National league club, which he jumped to go with Co., miskey,
 President Ban Johnson visited the new American league grounds yester- day to decide several questions in doubt Tn order to avoid a short left field fence. it was decided before stalk ing out the diamond to secure some
 measurements on the Polo grounds.
 So several surveyors-with steel tape
 lines visited the National league grounds and measured the distance from third base to the foul post "up the alley" in left field, finding that it was just 263 feet. They were not discovered until the job had been com pleted This information gave Busi- ness Manager Gavin an excellent line on how to proceed at the new park, and before sundown the playing field was practically all staked off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
cuban Treaty Tn Danger.

WASHINGTON, March 19.--It is said at the state department that the sharpest kind of work will be required to save the Cuban treaty from total failure if it is ratified by the senate with amendments, as proposed. The slight est amendment will require the con- vention again to be ratified by the Cu- ban congress and while there is little doubt that small opposition will be of fered there, it is pointed out that the period allowed for the exchange of notifications expires on the 31st inst. This is a very short space of time in which to complete formalities in Wash ington and have the treaty acted on by the Cuban congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
SHAMROCK IT MOVES SMOOTHLY
Has High, Narrow Sail Plan, Which Aids Her in Measurements.

Aids Her in Measurements.
 Glasgow, March 19.-The pontoons on which Shamrick III was launched Tuesday were removed yesterday af- ternoon. The yacht afloat confirms the previous good opinions of her. The doubts whether she would turn on the excessively short keel were partly al- laved. She came accurately to the bow floating marks, and under her counter the water just Tapped the first water line. It was remarked that the challenger was moved smoothly and easily
 The spars have been brought from Denny's yard, and it has been arranged to step the mast to-day. They have many remarkable features, confirming the forecast made of them. MT Fife has adopted high, narrow sail plan. Shamrock's steel mainmast is of ap- preciably less diameter than any prev ious spar and the gaff and boom pos sess the same characteristic, promising a great advantage i'll reducing windage. The mainmast and topmast, which are in one, are shorter than those of Sham rock IT. This decrease, which is prin- cipally in the topmast, is made up by the immense topsail yard, built of hol- low steel. When set this will give the desired height, with the valuable feat ure of not being taxed in the yachts measurements under the New York Yacht club rules.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
what He Wa. Paid For.

The leader of the band stopped the music in the middle oftithe bar and drowned. ,1 aayftsI gF
 Say, Pumpernickel," he demanded. in loud whisper, what do you mean by playing lot of half-notes' where there should be whole notes?"
 Pumpernickel took the horn off his neck.
 "Vell,' said he, II make explana- tions by. you,,s You remember dot you end down my wages to halluf, don'd you?" sa
 The leader stared in amazement. He had done so, but
 .'Und so I continues to make der nodes mid dis horn, but dey will pc halluf nodes until der wages vos re- toreded unto whole wages. Ain'd it., yes ?"-Cincinnati Commercial Trib- unc. yF78tfp a .s9T@y4e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
ON THE MAT.
Something Doing in the Ranks of the
 Wrestlers.

something Doing Ill the Ranks of the
 Wrestlers.
 Pug" Wilson, an Italian with an English name, was Max Luttbeg's op- ponent at Miners Bowery theater last night in fifteen minute catch-as- carch-can wrestling bout. Wilson looked big enough to shake the Flat iron building, but his knowledge of the game was limited to few holds. Dolly Lyons, the old-time featherweighr pugilist, acted as referee. Luttbeg saw that he had an easy mark. and he toyed with Wilson, permitting the lat ter to get away time and again. Final ly, when the match became too one sided, Luttbeg Jumped on Wilson and, twisting his legs under Wilson's arms, turned the latter over for clean fall. The time was minutes. At the mat inee Luttbeg's opponent was c. Schroe- der. Schroeder succumbed after 6 min- utes and 10 seconds of exciting work.
 Bridgeport, March 19.-Cnaki failed to make good his promise to throw Ben Herman twice within hour at Mad ison hall last night, but instead was placed entirely on the defensive. For an hour he was given q hard battle. He had promised that he would throw Herman twice within an hour. He had also promised Herman the decision if the latter secured a fall. Neither man secured fall, but Herman stayed to the limit, won the match and wor- ried his opponent in every way. He was many pounds lighter than Cnaki, but was much more clever. The men wrestled for $100 and percentage of the gate receipts. Jack Roach of Wa terbury challenged the winner.
 New London, March 19.- -Hjalmar Lundin, the big Swede wrestler of Worcester, Mass. and Farmer Burns, the western wrestler, met in this city Tuesday night and agreed upon the terms for a wrestling bout to be given ill this city within two weeks before the Crescent Athlerlc club. Burns has agreed to throw Lundin twice in an hour or forfeit spAl5, which sum has been posted as side bet. Besides this amount 75 per cent of half the gross receipts will go to the winner, while 9 per cent will go to the-loser. The terms insure lively bout. The wrest- lers agreed to the catch as-catch-can style. Lundin outweighs Burns by thirty pounds. but it is conceded that ! Burns's experience on the mat more than offsets the weight. Burns has thrown both Jenkins and Mcleod and is conceded to be one of the slickest articles in the wrestling line in this country. Lundin's prowess has been exemplified ill this city once before. when he defeated Carl Schmidt, the German
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
GeneraI HnmtIton bead.

NEW YORK, March 19.-General Schuyler Hamilton, a classmate of General Grant at West Point and a distinguished veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, is dead at his home here in his eighty-third year. General Hamilton was the father of Robert Ray Hamilton, who was mysteriously killed some years ago i'll the Snake river country in the northwest. An other son, Schuyler Hamilton, IT,, sur wives him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
LAUNCH FOR RELIANCE,
Report in Bristol That Cup Defender Will Take to Water in Two Weeks.


 Providence, March 19.-So near is the cup defender Reliance to comple- tion at the Herreshoff shop that there is now a belief in Bristol that the launching may take place earlier than April Il. Yesterday it was reported from an unofficial source that the launching will take place in two weeks. 1t is learned that the construction of the Reliance can easily be completed by that time, and With great rush she can Joe made ready for the water be- fore
 No date has been, as far as known, for the event, but 1t would not be sur prising if the launching took place very early in April, but this will de- pend considerably on the tide.
 The new mainmast of the boat, with topmast housed inside, was moved from the boatshop yesterday and now lies on the north pier beside the main- mast of the Constitution. Should the weather prove favorable to-day the Constitutions mainmast will be set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
TREATY VOTE TODAY
The Senate Agrees on Cuban
 Reciprocity.
A LONG EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD.
Senator NevvIands Pleads For the Annexation of Cuba - The Race Question Discussed = Presi-
 dent Sharply Criticised.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-Before adjourning at o'clock last night the senate entered into unanimous agree ment to vote on the Cuban reciprocity treaty at o'clock today. The hope of securing a vote yesterday was dissi- pated by the discovery that there were more speeches to be made in opposi- ton to the treaty than had been count ed upon. Indeed 1t was difficult to se- cure an agreement to vote even today, and 1t was evident that this result could not have been accomplished but for the. anxiety of senators to secure a final adjournment of the session.
 The executive session covered six hours and was devoted largely to ad- verse criticisms of the treaty. During the day Senator Newlands made plea for the annexation of Cuba and pre- sented an amendment to the treaty rendering an invitation to that island to become state of the American Union.
 The debate was participated in by Senators McEnery, Newlands, Spooner, Teller, Nelson. Cullom, German, Bailey and Carmack.
 The race question again was dis cussed in the senate. Mr. Money spoke for two hours, his remarks having di- rect reference to the action of the presi- dent in closing the Indianola (Miss.) postoffice. MT. Money explained at, the outset of his remarks that if he could secure unanimous consent for leave to print he would not take up the time of the senate. The sentiment of the sen- ate seemed to be that remarks not de- livered should not be spread in the Record. He thereupon proceeded and delivered himself of some severe stric- lures of the president, stating in the course of his remarks that MT. Roose- welt was not the president of America, but the president of the "black belt" At times he was closely interrogated by Messrs. Foraker and Spooner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
cran.ton Harvard,s Head Coach.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 19.- John S. Cranston has been appointed head coach of the Harvard football eleven for 19O3 Since the football sea- son closed Mir. Cranston has been one of the prominent candidates for head coach Tn the field against him was Bowditch, end on the Harvard varsity for several seasons. Cranston stands as the best center Harvard ever had, and in 1890 he played on the team which beat Yale at Springfield. Since leaving college business interests have prevented him from giving great deal of time to football.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Prorre.. on fI,e Relinnce.

BRISTOL, R. l., March 19.-Progress on the yacht Reliance has been so good the past three days that it is likely that she will be in the water within three weeks after the challenger The Amer ican boat Is almost plated, her mast is complete, and one suit of sails is fin ished. All the bronze plates on the boat are now riveted and the nickel steel plates on the sheer amidships are in position The riveters are following close after the platers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
THE PUGlLISTS.
j, Joe Wolcott Makes Short Work
 of George Cole.

Uhe Finish Came in the Fourth Round
 Several Good Bouts i'll the Last
 Few Days-Other Fighting News.
 Pittsburg, Pa, March 19.-Joe Wal colt, the champion welterweight, and George Cole of Philadelphia were to have fought ten rounds last night in Allegheny before the Allegheny Athlet- ic club. Cole was knocked out in the fourth round, The fight was as hotly contested as if prize fights were not forbidden by Pennsylvania law. The negroes began to slug from the start, Cole showing surprising speed and forcing the fighting from the begin ming. In a few seconds after the first round started both men were bleeding freely.
 Cole fought hard in the first two rounds, doing all the leading, and at the end of the second round he was badly winded. He came up smiling in the third round, however, but Wal colt had the better of it, Cole growing weaker. In the fourth round Walcott rushed Cole to the ropes and dealt him a stinging left hand uppercut on the point of the jaw. Cole reeled and Walcott gave him right hand blow on the jaw that knocked him down and out.
 More slashing fistic. bouts occupied the attention of the sports out of town on last Tuesday night, and all the af- fairs were we'll patronfzed. Battles were decided in Butte, Mon. Allegheny, Pa. and Kansas City Null Bowser of Natrona. Pa, met Mike Donovan, the Rochester middleweight, for ten roun s at Allegheny, Pa, and the mill resulted In draw.
 Benny Yanger, who met Kid Abell of California in Kansas City for ten rounds won on points There was not q dull moment in the battle. Abeli put up a stiff fight. and in the polnion of those present the worst he should have received was a draw.
 Aurelia Herrera. the "NTexican," who met Terry McGovern few years ago for the featherweight title, defeat ed Jack Clifford in the ninth round in Butte. The men were to have had it out for twenty rounds, but after the contest progressed four rounds 1t was evident 1t would not last long. Herrera always was prominent. having taken his rivals measure from the begin ming. In the final round, after furi- ous n1ix-up, Herrera shot over the right. He landed. clean on the jaw. Clifford went down and never stirred until several moments after he had been counted out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Governor Threatens to Burn Town.

Governor Threntens to Burn Town.
 CAPE HAITIEN, Haiti, March 19.- News has been received here from La Vega, Santo Domingo, of the death of General Manuel Cacerez, governor of the province of Moca. His brother, General Ramon Cacerez, governor of Santiago, has left for Moca. He threat ems to burn the town of Santiago if on his return he finds that the situation of the government is desperate. The townspeople, however. hope to prevent the burning of the town
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Typewriter Company Prosperous.

NEW YORK, March 19.--The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Union Typewriter company, capital ized at $20,OOO,OO0, was held in Jersey City. Former Lieutenant Governor Timothy Woodruff presided. The an ~nual report showed that the profits of last year exceeded those of 1901. The directors reserved $60OO00 for divi- dends, to be paid as follows on April l.: Three and half per cent on the first preferred, per cent on the second pre- ferred and per cent on the common stock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Tnyorites Fared Baaiiy., VI,

OAKLAND, Gal, March 19.-The go- ing at Oakland was heavy, but the weather was fine. Favorites again fared badly. The defeat of Goldone in the mile and quarter race was costly. He was heavily played favorite and after leading the greater part of the way was beaten by Oriana, to l chance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Jailed For Resisting Vaccination.

ASHEVILLE, N. O., March 19.- Professor A. T. Weaver, at the head of a leading educational institution, has been sent to jail because he refused to be vaccinated and also because of his refusal to pay fine of S25 for the same. The vaccination was ordered as precaution against smallpox. Pro- lessor Weaver, 1t is said. may institute legal proceedings against the authori- ties and may take his case before the supreme court of North Carolina.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
A coIlterx shuts Down.

WILKESBARRE, Pa., March 19.-- The Pettebone colliery has shut down, and the 600 miners, laborers and slate pickers were notified, that there would be no work at this mine until further notice. The colliery belongs to the Del aware, Lackawanna and Western Coal company and is one of the largest in the vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
rrophy Given to pil1sbury.

MONTE CARLO, March 19.-The tro- phy given by the Prince of Monaco for competition between the chess masters who participated in the international tournament which has just closed here has been awarded to Pillsbury, the American player. There was no contest for the prize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
New OrIennx Races.

NEW ORLEANS, March 19.-Mrs. Frank Foster, Whitmore and Bart Howe were the winning favorites yes terday. Federal has been sold to James Arthur for $1,SO0. After full investf- gation of the Worthington race last Monday the stewards have ordered the refusal of all future entries by Hart Dernham to races of either the Cres- cent City or New Louisiana Jockey clubs, s4syf4,s# #ssf rt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19

| HE sun crosses the line Saturday, the 21st. So do U., S & Co. cross from Bank to South Main streets. by opening their new stores. making it pos- slble for the public to walk from street to street.
 The almanac says it is the first day of spring. You are cordially invited to visit our stores for the display of new Spring Clothes and Fi,ings to fit all ages is larger than we have ever shown before, and we will make it interesting to all visitors Re- member the date-Saturday the 2Ist
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
warm Weather In Ohio.

CLEVELAND, O., March 19.-The temperature yesterday for March was a record breaker, according to the sta tistical office of the weather bureau.
 The mercury climbed up to TAG de- grees. The highest previous record for aIarch was in 1896, when the tempera- lure reached a maximum of "A degrees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Montann's statehouse Injured.

HELENA, Mont, March 19.-The seismic shock of last Monday night did serious damage to Montana's new statehouse. Three great pillars in the rotunda of the capitol were wrecked by the earthquake, which did no dam- age to other buildings so far ns known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Tuckled Them.

"He is a great mimic on the piano. He thrilled his audience last night"
 Did he initiate the songs of beau tiful birds?"
 "No, he initiated ton of coal slid ing down cellar shute so realisti- cally that every one imagined he was getting supply at home. ."-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
TASTEFUL BASKETBALL GIRL.
Game Called Off Because She Objects
 to Boys Being Present.

.Game Calleu OI Because She Objects
 to Boys Being Present.
 A match game of basketball be- tween the Jersey City High school and Hasbrouck institute, which was sched- uled to take place yesterday on the in- stitute court in Jersey City was de- clared off in consequence of prohibit ton that no boys would be allowed to witness the contest
 The High school girls were anxious to have their<boy friends cheer them on, but one of the Hasbrouck players was bashful about appearing in short skirts before male spectators. Principal Hopkins of the High school did not approve of what he termed slight to the boys. and instructed the captain of the team to ask the Hasbrouck girls to revoke the order of exclusion. The boys were still under the ban night be- bore last and the game was called off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Another Election Row.

"What became of that Sunshine club which Daisy started?"
 "Oh, it's under cloud. After the first annual election of officers it was impossible to get quorum owing to the fact that no two members of the club were on speaking terms Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Root Abandons Western Trip.

w WASHINUIUN, MNTCH IT.-S6CrELH- ry Root announces that he will meet the president in St. Louis April 30 on the occasion of the dedicatory exer- cises of the Louisiana Purchase expo sition. Pressure of work in connection with recent Philippine and militia leg islation will not permit MT. Root to accompany the president to the Pacific coast, as he originally had intended. Long cablegrams are being exchanged between the secretary and Governor Taft regarding the Philippine currency bill, the handing over of the relief fund of $3,o00,000 appropriated by congress at its last session, and other matters af- fecting the islands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Early Break Up Hindered Logging

GLENS FALLS, N. r., March 19.- The annual meeting of the Hudson River Drive association, the Schroon River Drive association, the Hudson River Boom company and the Sacan- daga Boom company has been held here. Reports from the various associa- tions show that the number of logs in the river is far below that of other years. While the ''cut' is nearly as large, the spring break up occurred SC much earlier than usual that quantities of the logs were left in the woods. The ''cut'' is estimated at 35O,OOO, and at least third is left behind. Lumber men who were present say that the snow in the woods is practically gone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
Quit When It Is over,

Don't prolong quarrel. Make one hard fight and then quit-win or lose. Chicago Daily News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19
BASE BALL NOTES.

Charley Farrell, who caught for the
 Brooklyn National league team last season, yesterday announced his ac- ceptance of an offer to catch for the
 Boston Americans. He left last night
 for Macon, Ga, where the Bostons are in training.
 President August Hermann of the Cincinnati club yesterday received a check for $1,50O from President Pull liam of the National league. This is the amount that was paid to Outfielder Crawford as advance money when he signed to play with the Cincinnati team this season. The check comes lfrom President Angus of the Detroit American league club.
 Atlanta; Ga, March 19.--Clarke Grif- fifth, manager of the New York Ameri-
 can league team, with his bunch of
 that aggregation, beat Tom Dalys l'charges to the training camp here and Twas out on the field yesterday after noon when the outfit from Washington arrived. Griffith came from Chicago with Herman Long, Beville, Ganzel,
 Conroy and Lefty" Davis.
 The players here now are Griffith,
 Wolf, Tannehill, Howell, Wiltz, Be- vile, GanzeS Williams, Conroy, Keeler, Lefty Davis, Mcfarland and Court ney The latter pair will be held as extra outfielders Work will be be
 gun on the diamond tomorrow. The team plays the Atlantas of the South
 ern league on March 26, 2S, 31, April 1 2 and 4.
 The boys were bit cramped from the long ride on the train. They got
 a rousing reception when they arrived at the Hotel Aragon. Many of them
 are known in this busy city of the south and there was enough handshak- ling to make backstop's init fray at lthe edges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-19

Frank Bowerman, catcher of the New York Nationals, yesterday in- formed Secretary Knowles by letter that he has returned to the St Louis American league, club the $500 ad- yanced to him last summer when he signed contract to play with that team. By this action Bowerman again becomes eligible to play in the National league.