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The oasis., 1903-12-19

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 nertenencias, and in the ground are large lodges which run high in copper, gold and silver. Develop ,oent work is progressing.
 The Tuape Mining Company Is a Los Angeles corporation promoted Inv Doctor Alderman which has also very fine silver properties about nine miles east from the town. There are nine denounce- ments. agregating thirty-four per tenencias. The ledges are from eighteen inches to four feet in width and run high in the white metal ore having been shipped which yielded $500 to $700 per ton. Mir. l. II. Spires of Los Angeles, Cali iornia. is president of the Tuape Mining Company. The address is 4l7 South Hill street.
 Doctor Alderman is gentleman of scientific attainments, who has contributed a great deal of interest ing information, ethnological and otherwise, to the Smithsonian Inst flute at Washington, and various scientific associations in the East. He has made a study of the Oputa Indians, and his conversation and descriptions of that tribe are very interesting.
 Of the remnant of the tribe now existing there are about fifty adults living in the vicinity of Tuape, and quite a number of children. They have large families, but succeed in rearing to maturity but a small percentage of the children born. At the request of the Smithsonian Institute the doctor collated the birth statistics among them, and he found by inquiry among the women, all but two of whom were between forty and fifty years of age. that they had borne an average of twelve children each.
 The settlement of Tuape-as l was informed by Doctor Alderman, dates back to 1898, in which year a catholic priest, named Agustin Abrego, came in here and establish ed church and convent. Of the church but portion now remains standing, and that is in s woful state of dilapidation, while the convent, which covered large area of ground, has entirely desap- peared. The adobe walls of the church are about eight feet in thickness. Long years ago the original roof fell in, and the tops of the walls crumbled away. They were afterward cut down to a height of about eighteen feet and a new roof put on. That is now decayed and crumbling The cover ing is nearly all gone, and but little except the regas (heayy cross timbers) remain.
 Inside there is a rude altar and some few cruhces and images. There ase several large paintings, apparently we'll executed, but greatly decayed and torn.
 In front of the church, hanging from a crosspiece between three uprights, are three copper bells, which were cast in 1899. One of them bears that year, cast in bas relief in the rim.
 Not far away is shown the site of the furnace where the copuer was melted and the bells cast. Bits of the slag and copper ore are found lying about, but few remain as
The oasis., 1903-12-19

An Image Of the saviour IS taken from the church with all the ceremony of arrest, trial before Pontius Pilate. sentence and execu- ton. The image is afterward removed from the cross and deliver ed to a personator of Joseph Of Arimathea and given sepulture. Then the scenes of the resurrection are presented, which terminates the ceremony.
 I.amediatel y following this cer- emony the Oputas conduct an affair of their own which is said to have come down from among their heathen observances. before their conversion to christianity-t h C only one remaining. The priests who converted them, encouraged them in abandonment of all their former rites and observances, and they have been all long forgotten, save this, which tradition says, is commemorative of battle be- tween Apaches and Oputa squaws, alleged to have occurred here generations ago, in which the Apaches were worsted.
 1t seems that the Oputas had a god named Tahuaro. 1t was credi- ted with being great and power ful diety, who regulated the seasons, gave an abundance of water and bountiful crops. The Ap Il e wished to secure the image and. carry it to their own region, to profit by ifs presence. Watching their opportunity they made d de- scent upon the Oputa pueblo when the men were all out in tne fields at work, captured the image and were carrying it away, when the women arose, recaptured the image and drove away the maurading in- yaders. The rite or ceremony here annually presented is represen- tation of that fight, and as de- scribed by Doctor Alderman is very interesting.
 "T'mpe" is an Oputa name sig nifying chicken hawk, and when the priest Abrego located here, there was a quite extensive Indian town of that name, the site of which is shown upon the adjacent mesa to the north and east of the present town. Stone foundations of numerous habitations are to be traced upon all parts of the two mesas.
 NJ h of the foregoing in formation Doctor Alderman has gathered here. The information about the establishment of the church at Tuape in 1898 by Padre Abrego he called from the records of the Carmeite mission at Monte rey, California. Abrego was sent here to establish the mission and civilize the Oputas. His success ful work is chronicled in the re- cords at Monterey, which the doc tor describes as much worn by time and the ravages of the book worm, but very interesting In the foregoing l have presented a few salient points. His conver- sation is very interesting, and his descriptions would fill a book.
 Today Mir. Chisem gave me a stone tomahawk which was recent ly picked up in the mountains east from here. It is cut from fine grained trachyte, is very perfect in form, 5 inches long, 2s broad in tba widas+ nortion 1 I thick at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
DOGS BLOW THE BELLOWS.
RIacksmith i'm New York Adopts Novel Labor-Savin& Device - Intelli-
 gent Animals at Work.

On an uptown street on the East side of the city, says the New York Mail and Express, hundreds of people daily. pause at a blacksmith's shop to watch three large and intelligent Newfound- land dogs, which are employed by the brawny smith to work the bellows of the forge of his shop. In one corner of the shop is a wooden wheel about eight feet in diameter and wide enough for dog to stand in. When the wheel is at rest the dog stands in much the same posi- tion as the horse in a child's rocker, with his head always turned toward the forge awaiting orders. When told to Ego ahead the beast on duty at once starts on brisk trot, which makes the wheel turn around rapidly and by means of a crank and lever the power is con- veyed to the bellows.
 The dogs work willingly and with such intelligence that people are never weary of watching the efforts of the animals to keep the smithy fires bright. Each dog works in the wheel for one hour and then rests for two. They cost their owner about two dollars week each to feed, and he estimates that they save him SIP week, as otherwise it would require the services of two men or a small engine to do their work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
COAL EXPERIMENTS.
ts Inausurated at Portsmouth s1gIand-Experts Study Effect of
 Submerging in Salt Water.

Some curious tests with coal are DOW being made at Portsmouth, the object being to ascertain to what ex. lent, if any, it is improved by being kept for certain time in salt water.
 Twenty -one tons of coal taken from f1e same heap were first divided into three parts, two of which contained ten tons each, and one one ton. One of the ten ton lots was next divided into five parts, each containing two tons, and these, after being placed in five perforated boxes, were sunk in the sea. The other ten ton lot is also to be divided into five parts, each con taining two tons, but instead of being sunk in the sea these are to be kept on land and will be covered with tar paulin. The one ton lot was burned a few days ago, and thorough test is now being made of it's qualities as shown by combustion
 In 12 months the coal in one of the submerged boxes, and also that in one of the boxes which have been kept on land, will be compared, and the re- suit will be compared with that which was obtained when the one ton was burned a few days ago. In this way the scientists and the naval author1- ties of England are confident that some new and important facts can be learned in regard to the qualities of coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26

though filled with misery, have, like the cells, become so accustomed to being skinned that they neither know nor care to be relieved. There can be no conception of the hopeless ignorance and wretchedness of Korea. There is no way of telling in Seoul what the re- ceipts and expenditures or resources of the government are. No account is kept. There are no governmental sta tistics of any kind. When the royal household requires money it sends to the local authorities and demands it, and the money is raised by pillage and force as mentioned. It is expended without record.
 '"The accounts of the Korean govern ment are simply like that of the Amer ican landlord who wrote in hS book at the end of each year, All paid in and all paid out There is no financial responsibility whatsoever"
 Korea is a peninsula of much the same shape and size as Florida, jutting out of eastern Asia. It is the nearest land to Japan, whose islands form rough crescent inclosing it. On the other hand. 1t lies between Siberia and the sea- forming what would be most desirable coast line for the coveteuss bear. For centuries there was a rela-
 ton ot suzerainty between Korea and China. Japan long disputed this su- zerainty and in 1894 proved her con- tention in the test of arms. The Chi
 nese gateway near Seoul, at which the kings of Korea had Aor centuries done obeisance to Chinas ambassador, was torn down and a haQdsome modern structure erected, named Independence arch. A few miles from Seoul there is a celebrated stone tortoise, one of the several works of art set up in Korea to symbolize Chinese dominion It was held that so long as this enormous tor
 toise remained right side up the rule of China in Korea would be undisturb- ed. As soon as the Mongolians disap- peared down the horizon under the active stimulation of Japanese bullets the victors went out and Topped this igneous testudian over like flapjack. He now lies with his toes turned to- ward the blue heavens, humiliated witness of the fact that the Mongolian is doing no visible governmental busi- ness in Korea at this writing And what is more, the Japanese, in order to prevent any misunderstanding as to the significance of this bouleversement, keep soldier on guard by his side day and night. Thereafter Korea has been nominally independent, but Japanese influence has been constantly gaining dominance in all the subtle ways that could be devised by an ambitious and clever race urgently in need of tribu- tary territory to accommodate the teem- ing population which overfows Japau's narrow borders. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
"A RAGGED HERO"

'Melodrama will again have the. call at Polfs Tuesday and Wednesday, with a matinee on "Wednesday, when "A Ragged Hero will be the attrac- tion The scenes of this play are laid in picturesque New England and full advantage has been taken of the op- portunities presented for scenic dis play. The story told is said to be of absorbing interest. the climaxes are thrillingly realistic. the comedy up roarious, the characterization natural and the ending logical and pleasing. The principal character is knight of tbe road who has fallen from high estate as the result of the perfidy of a villain who has abducted his daughter. Both he and his wayward child are redeemed. however, before the story closes. and he is instrumental as we'll in bringing to justice culprit who succeeded in the early scenes of the play in fastening his crimes upon an- other
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26

iastic people. This was the first of the sspopn concerts by this excellent musical aggregation this season and the change from City hall where they were held last winter was good one. It was very much appreciated by the attendance. The selection of music last evening could hardly be better. It started with Mir Fulton's own Belle of Philadelphia" followed by Wag- ner's laundering "Rienzi." Then came the dancing, jingling "Pas des Fleurs'' by Delibes,. which brought all the brass instruments to the footlights in an en- core. Rossini's immortal 'eInfam- matus" was received with the custom ary appreciation and applause, and so on down the numbers which embraced sullivan's Pirates of Penzance," 'Tannhauser's" Pilgrims chorus and all the classic and popular music It was the best concert that has been given by the American band in some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
BENITO, THE PARROT.
A Cheerful Bird That Prevented a
 Horrible Murder.
Frightened Life Out of Would-Be As-
 sassin by Quoting from the Ten COmman dments and De~
 mOunc1ng Homicide. E*

When it comes to parrots" said J. Cheerful Layer, of Punto Perdido coun- ty, to a New Orleans Times-Democrat man, "the Mexican parrot is undoubt- edly the, most intelligent of the tribe. The fellow I owned for many years had belonged, ere he came into my hands, to an old Spanish priest, and had picked up, little by little, the larger part of the prayers and services of his masters church. He could swear also-the parrot never lived who wouldn't make a cowboy look as small as the left eyelash of an infnitesimal microbe in matters of profanity-but theology was his forte. To this pe- culiarity of Benito (the creatures ap- propriate name) I owe the preserva tion of life rather important to my self Punto Perdido and the world at large When the incident am going to tell you occurred Benito hadn't been my property long. and his accom- plishments had not as yet become, as they did later the wonder and the pride of the entire surrounding coun- try.
 "To be brief, was then, as other great men have been the object of implacable and cowardly hatred. A number of low-down, immoral charac- ters had sworn to encompass my death, and a greaser called Felipe, an assas- sin of considerable experience, had been hired at the expense of g silver dollars, American money, to stab me to the heart Permit me to explain" ]" said J. Cheerful Layer with a com placency not altogether inexcusable, ."'that this sum is just ten times higher than the standard tariff for assassina- tions in Punto Perdido An ordinary person may be dispatched for $2.50 at any time.
 My family was out of town. About eight p. m., just after dark, Felipe sneaked into my residence and into my bedroom, to await my coming. There was no light anywhere. Of course, and the murderer crouched close to the door. with the idea of leap ing upon me as I opened 1t, and dis patching me without noise or trouble.
 What his thoughts may have been as he lay in waiting is neither here nor there, but the conscience of even so
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
A SURPRISE FOR BRIToNs.
Presidents Son In Public School As-
 tonished MoseIy Commission.

Presidents Son In Public School As-
 tonished Mose1y Commission.
 A discovery which has interested the members of the Mosely English educa- tional commission more, perhaps, than any other made since it's visit to Washington was the presence of the son of President Roosevelt as a stu dent in one of the public schools of Washington, says the New York Her. aid. Until they made this discovery members of the commission seemed to be unable to grasp the thorough de- mocracy of the American public school system. When told that the presi- dents son was student in a public school, the visiting educators asked Su- perintendent Stuart how he was able under the American plan to keep that particular school select, so as to regulate the character of the pupils who would be brought into contact with the presidents son. When assur- ed there was no effort to make the school select, but that the boy of blacksmith or of a little grocer was there on terms of perfect equality with the Roosevelt boy, they wondered greatly and at once arranged that that particular school should be one of the places they would visit
 The visitors did visit this school, found everything just as had been de scribed to them and left, as one of them explained, with "a better idea of the meaning of the American democ- racy." ,"@ .'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
NOTTCE.

Prof Provost wishes to announce that his first beginners class of the season will complete their twelve les sons on the 18th of October, and are all good dancers. On Tuesday evening. the 27th of October, he will start his third new beginners class, and all those wishing to join will call at the rooms and T.
 NOTICE Thursday evening. Ocfo- Der p, will give reception at Fra ternity hall, Meigs building. Bank street, for his pupils and their friends.
 OPEN DAILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
Cola I'm the Upper Air.

The sending up of self-registering instruments upon kites at the Blue Hill observatory, near Boston, has shown that passenger during an excursion into the upper air would need variety of clothing. If it chanced to be normal summer day on the ground, with the temperature at 72 degrees F., and the breeze blowing freshly at 20 miles an hour, he would need to take his furs and mittens, for by the time he had reached an elevation of 1000 feet the thermometer would register nearly 40 degrees lower and the wind would be blowing hurricane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
!" Thou shalt not kill. {" Thou shalt not kill 1" Thou shalt not kill

Thou SndlL nOL XIII.
 '' Thou shalt not kill
 Felipe started to break away. But his sense of duty held him back. The 25 pesos were heavy in his pocket. He had given his word, too, and a greaser never breaks sacred promise to kill. He was trying to persuade himself that his imagination had played him 8 shabby trick, when, in voice pain fully, horribly distinct, came hon. lily on homicide and hell delivered in the purest Spanish, and setting forth at length the terrors of the lower world.
 Although half dead, through fright, Felipe still stood steadfast. The sound ceased, and he breathed again.
 Suddenly sounded the peal of a funeral bell A low chant followed, and the impressive words used in ,consigning a human atom to eternity ifoated mournfully through the room. Felipe had heard the service many a time in the old mission chapel, but never so impressively, so weirdly sung. He felt that it was a ghostly celebra- !tion of his own funeral, and with one wild cry he flung his dagger away and plunged into the night.
 Also into my arms, as made ready ito enter The assassin's self-posses- sion had fled completely. He confessed his design, sobbing like sick mon- key. Instead of having him hanged, l let him go. He is fanatical partisan of mine now, and every few months comes to see me, with an offer of re- moving from my path any friend or enemy I may choose to designate. When came into my room later that night Benito's voice sang: sPaz Vobiscum!' from the corner where his cage was hidden"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Central Labor union. Patrick Sarsield club. St Joseph's drum corps. Nutmeg lodge, K. of F. Arbutus camp, w. of W. Painters and Decorators. Hellmann Advance corps. Mantow council, I. o. H. Waterbury Debating club. Court American, F. of A. St Vincent de Paul society. Townsend lodge, I. O. O. F. Concordia Singers rehearsal. Waterbury conclave I. o. H. St Francis Xavier's drum corps. Continental lodge. F. and A. M. Abraham Lincoln camp, $. of V. Lady Trunbull council, D. of L. Court Cecilia M. Quigley. I. O. F. Court Fruitful Vine. No 3, F. of A. Waterbury tent. No 36 K. o. T. NJ. First Baptist church business meet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
Theatrical
 Fraternal
"s1GN oF THE FOUR"

A melodrama of inlcnse sensattona' interest will be presented at Polls this evening, when Walter Edwards will appear in his brilliant conception of Sherlock Holmes in the dramatic yer sion of Conan Doyle's great detective story, s'The Sign of the Four This tale is conceded by the author Il. nself to be one of his very best literary el- forts, but more than that, it is the most dramatic narrative ever evolved by Doyle's fecund imagination. It nat urally lends itself to the requirements of the stage, being replete with excit- ing situations, and an array of strong ly drawn characters capable of effec- tive personation at the hands of skilled actors. MT Edwards has been forum ate in finding in the character of Sher~ lock Holmes a role admirably suited to his quiet and intense methods. His commanding figure. rich voice, artistic nature and keen appreciatio of the dramatic. eminently fit him for the role of the great defective. and wherever he has appeared he has. won hearty com mendation from both public and press. Prices are 9, 35, 50 and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
Italian Immigrants,

Tn 30years ,391 ,076 Italians have come to this country. This immigration has 8 very peculiar character Until 1890 the percentage of women was less than Is, but now it has increased to 39. This indicates that the immigration has 8 marked tendency to become permanent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
LEARN TO DANCE

at Miss Nellye Reeds Select School for Dancing and Department. Lessons given in Knights of Columbus hall. Saturday evenings, class for advanced pupils; Wednesday evenings, for be- ginners. Second new beginners class starting Wednesday, October q. Pri- .vate lessons by appointment afternoon or evening. Positively no failures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
Special Sale Of
F J R S.

We offer special prices for Opening Week on FURS. We carry a larger assortment than we ever did before, consisting of Sable, isabella Fox Martens, Minks. Opos- sums and all the latest styles in. furs, sospeciaI prices on Skirts for opening week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.


 Manager Poli continues to demon- strate that he knows what vaudeville patrons want by the extraordinary show that he has again arranged for this week at the Jacques. There are three. big headline acts, offered by neo7 pie whose names are among the very best known, in the vaudeville field. Heading all is the noted John Kernell. who under the title of "the Irish Am bassador" is known in every part of the world as one of America's great est entertainers. Mir Kernel1 is not all the Irish buffoon. but illustrates with his jokes and stories the genuine wit that has made the Irishman known to the world as. one of the smartest of chaps for repartee and real humor 1t is Mir kernelPs first ap- pearance here as a vaudeville star. but he is sure to jump at once into excep- tional popularity. Next on the bill are John l.. Kearney and May Duryea in "The Impostor.' and their promin- ence as former stars of comic opera and farce comedy entities them to dis tinguished consideration Ernest Ho-- gan. who with his company in. s.The Missionary Man. makes the third head line feature. is known as one of Amer ica's foremost colored players, and great things may be expected from this act. In addition to the three headline features are such well known people as Mir and Mrs Neil Litchfield. Reata Winfield. Dick and Alice Me- Evoy. and Ed and. Nettie Maffa. and the electrograph has an illustration of "The Daring Burglar Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
Finest Music Palace For Berlin.

The most magnificent music palace in the world is planned for Berlin, says the New York Worlds foreign core spondent It is to be opposite the new American church, and the estimated cost is S900,000. Joachim, Richard Strauss and Professor Ochs are at the head of the undertaking. An interest ing feature will be the office, where advice will be given students about teachers On stated days of the week students will have their voices tested gratis. It is the ambition of the found CTS 10 make the new palace nerve center, CT the musical world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
HI HENRY.s MINISTRIES.

Itais three years now since. Hi Hen ry and his fine minstrel company have been seen in Waterbury, and there wiH be special welcome for them, there fore, whe they appear at Polls Thurs day afternoon and evening. This is about the oldest of the minstrel organ iZations now touring the country, and it has always been kept up to high standard. It will certainly present a most acceptable minstrel entertain tainment. a.