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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
ON THE MAT.
Jack Roach of This City and
 O'Connell of New Haven, Sign

Forfeits Were Posted Last Night--
 Match to Take Place Before Club
 Offering Best Inducements--R Referee
 Not Yet Decided Upon--J Jenkins and
 Mcleod Match Attracting Attention,
 At last a match has been clinched between Ed O'Connell of New Haven and Jack Roach of this city. There have been several attempts to bring the lads together but for some reason or other they could not come to a sat isfactory understanding. O'Connell came up from New Haven last night and met Roach in the Democrat office and after a little preliminary conver- sation the articles were drawn up and signed. As yet the date of the match has not been settled as that will be left for the club or society that de- sires to pull the match off. All offers will be received by E. L. Maloney of the Democrat up to the evening of December 15 The club offering the best inducament no matter what 1t IS and in what city it may be located, twill be accepted. This will be one of the best matches ever held in the state of Connecticut as each is strong and clever. It will also be for the light weight championship of New England. The referee will also be an important feature, and as the affair is for keeps 1 that will be a knotty problem to solve. The following are the articles of gree | ment as signed last night:
 Waterbury, December 8, 1903. Fl Articles If A praen1ar1f We, the undersigned, agree to wres- 1 tie catch as catch-can style, for a purse of $100 The strangle hold to be barred and the winner to be the one who secures the best two out of three falls. The privilege is allowed to make the side bet S1o0 each before the day of the match.
 This match is to be for the light weight championship of the state, each contestant to weigh in at 133 pounds at the ringside.
 This match is to take place before the club or organization offering the best inducements. Bids for the match to be all in by December .15. All bids to be sent to the sporting editor of the Democrat, E, l. Maloney, Waterbury, Connecticut.
 The division of the offer accepted from any club to be on the basis of T5 1 per cent to the winner and 2. per cent 1 to the7loser.
 Each contestant posts $10 forfeit with the sporting editor of the Demo- crat on the signing of articles and $15 more to be posted iii the same hands on December 15. when the bids are opened. and the best offer is accepted.
 The referee of this match 10 be agreed upon by both contestants on December 15, when the club offer is 1 decided.
 The balance of the purse to be wrestled for to be put up at the ring side on the date of the match
 JOHN F. ROACH,
 EDWARD O'C0NNELL,,
 Principals, Witness-sE. l.. MALONEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Racing mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. o.--Four ia sorites, two of which were at odds-on In the betting, won at the Crescent City track. The defeat of Big Ben and Rainland. both of which were heavily backed at short price, helped even ap the score for the hooks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09

was always ready for any fair business proposition Tn reply to the telegram Corbett sent the following answer "Ef ". Lanigan St Louis. Mo; If you will offer suitable indpcsments will fight Jsffries for the worlds heavy weight championship. I will not con sider any offer to fight Fitzsin1Ilons He is a l1as-been and does not count James j. Corbett.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Fayorite Was Disqualified.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. g. . The sport at Oakland was marked by an other disqualification E. NJ Brattain, favorite for the fifth race, beat NIarti- mas a neck, but he interfered with him aear the finish, and the claim of foul made by Otis was allowed The judges placed E. NJ. Brattain last,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
.sa1e of Whitnev HorAnr.

NEWMARKET England. Dec. g. There was q good attendance here at the sale of ". c, Whitney's stables. The horses were auctioned without reserve with their enga genaents. Hands Down fetched 3,400 guineas, and sMinta gon went for 1, 4o0 guineas,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09

with the riders. The trouble was caused by Calvin wabbling because of his weak condition. Bedell and Bar. clay resumed riding inside of five min utes
 At midnight it, was officially an nounced that Calvin was out of the race. F.,
 The score at ?, o'clock this morning:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09

The basketball game between the Co e and Brooklyn Athletic club teams, which was played at the Ar n1ory last night, resulted in victory for the military boys. The score was Il to 1.
 The game was very exciting owing to the fast and somewhat rough play, There was some clever pa ssing by both teams and now and then play CT would electrify the spectators with a remarkable shot for a goal.
 The teams lined up as follows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
We Are the | Leaders

/ 1
 Others must follow, as our knowledge of the business dates from childhood; ; even our grandfathers were interested in this line, on the other side; and our close and cash buying enables us to sell better goods for less mdney than any of our competitors in the city. These prices will prevail for this week:
 Wilson's. That's All .... A.. S5c Wilson's Original h-pint Flasks 25c Hunters Baltimore Rye ......5... soc Monogram Pure Rye. full quart 5Oc Shiedana Holland Gin, full quart. T5c Imp Italian Marsalle .. .,..s... 15c
 Our California Wines T5c and $1.0O per gallon and up. We also carry the leading brands of liquors, such as Old Crow, Golden Wedding, James E, Pep per, Belle of Nelson. all over z years old. Come. give us a trial and con vince yourself and you will agree with us that We are the leaders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Anectation.

That which is affected can never bt Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
'he Skin.

The only part of the hungn that is not hardened by age is the skin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
BASKETBALL.

HteFllngs Defeated Winsted M. O..
 A. Team.
 The Sterling basketball team defeat ed the Winsted Y. M ., A. team in Winsted last night by the score of 19 to IA. The game was witnessed by a large crowd, The game was fast and snappy. At the end of the first half the home team led by 8 score of 9 to 8. In the second half the st@rlings played all around the Y, M c. A, boys. The goals for the Brass City team were made by the following Sanderson 4, W. Curtis, Johnson, Nal sch, each: Danaher 3, from fouls. The lineup follows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09

Factories in Hungary. Hungary has 2,642 factories, which employ 259,464 persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Exercise

Take as much exercise as possible; a daily walk is a great tonic,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
The score at 2, o'clock this morning

The record is LOOP miles ? laps, made by Bikes and Mcfarland in 1900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
JENKINS AND aI'LEop.

Witness-.E l.. NIALONEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09

HANGER WHIPPED MBRPHY.
 Chicago, Dec 9.-Benny Yanger of of Chicago, knocked out Hughey aIur. phy of Boston in the third round ot 8 sixround bout here last night AIur- ply put up a poor fight. Yanger weakened him with blows to the stomach in the first and second rounds, and easily disposed of Aflr. phy fn the third with q series of blows to the jaw.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Suspicious.

Tn afraid my husband doesn't love me
any more" said the bride of six months.
with an overgrown sigh.
"When did you discover the changer
asked her mcnther.
"When 1 discovered that he had quit leav-
ing any change in his pockets" replied the
young wife, sadly.-Chicago News.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

Tho burglar softly opened the door Of the
suburbanite's sleeping apartment. slipped
inside and searched the room thoroughly.
but found nothing worth stealing.
IN get some satisfaction out Of him.
anyway he said.
Thereupon he set the alarm clock on the
bureau for the hour Of 8 and softly de-
parted.-Chicago Tribune.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Shy Of Real Estate.

ION what ground" asked the young
man who was scheduled for tho side
track. do you propose to break our en-
gagement?"
''On no ground at ALL" replied the mat
ter-of-fact woman in the case. when I be-
came engaged to you 1 was under the i'm
preston that you were a land owner. but 1
find upon investigation that the rumor is
groundless Chicago News.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Study in ne.rtbre.ki.s,.

Il am supposed to die Of q broken heart"
said the u-nmanageable actress. Now, how
am 1 to know how q person with a broken
heart behavesr' =
'Tn tell you wha to do" answered tho
cold FLOODED manager. You study the
author Of this play after he sees your first
performance of ft."-WaShinRton Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
She'll Reform Him.

Minister: You say you are going to
marry a man to reform him7 That is noble.
May I ask who he Is"
Miss Beaui: IT'S young Mr.. Bonclip-
per-"
habits"
"Yes. his friends say that he Is becoming
quite miserly."-New York Weekly.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

"Are yousaware Of the fac that you
sometimes mako very disagreeabls re-
marks7"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. isn't It
dreadful to have a circle of friends who en-
joy that sort Of thing 80 much?'-Stray
Stories.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Amateur Might Do q. Wen.

Tell the truth, now. You arc . profss-
sional beggnr. are you not?" said the keen
faced Individual who had b.en approached.
II used to think I was replied the weary
wayfarer, but since Is cents Is all I have
to show for q days work, I am forced to
the conclusion that I am merely an anna
teur."-Stray Stories. q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Literary

AN how did you fare at the house On ne
hill?'' inquired Wandering Willie Of Mean
dering Mike.
Fine" replied the meanderer. Tho lady
gave me a little Of most everything you
could mention.
mot hash?"
mo. A pocket NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Plain Dealer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
A PopuIar Widow.

why so dismal?'
I'm afraid our wedding trip will take all
the cash ] have saved up!'
what of it? A wedding trip only hap
pens once in two or three yearB."-Life.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
DfRereat View

You see," said tho Old loooModv0 a.
gineer, railroad officials don't look At
things quite Is the public does. On one Of
my runs . year ago I found . certain bridge
swept away. and I had to back up about
two miles to get orders As I reached the
station the division superintendent came put
and demanded.
hi the reason for all thisr~
Bridge over Maple River gone" says L
"And why didn't you run your train into
the river?"
my fireman didn't want to get VIZ"
'Humph! Bounce him for blocking the
road, and don't you make another ruch
mistake unless you rant Q years vaca-
uon."-Chicago News
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

.And let's have plenty Of palms." said Mr..
umrox
That is q very good suggestion" an
swered his wife. I'm glad to see that your
taste is SO good. I'm very fond Of palms"
YES; they're useful as well a. ornamsn-
tai. There's nothing handler than . good
big bunch Of palms to go to sleep behind
during Q acknowledgements Star.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
BRYAN In st. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2l.-William Jen-
nings Bryan was received in audience by
Cxar Nicholas at noon today. The au-
dience, which lasted for fifteen minutes,
was arranged almost on the spur Of the
moment by Ambassador Mccormick, who
until yesterday was uncertain as to the
time Of Mr.. Bryan's ARRIVAL at st. Peters
burg.
During the conversation with Mr.. Bry.
an, his majesty expressed in the most en-
phatic manner the feeling of friendship
entertained by him and by the Russian
nation for the United States, and the hope
that the good relations whicl have always
existed between the two countries, would
never be disturbed. He gave evidence Of
the deepest interest in and acquaintance
with affairs in the United States.
In response to Mr.. Bry4n's inquiry con-
cerning the progress Of public instruction
in Russia, bis majesty gave P'indte de-
scription of the system of educa.io" ~ the
Russian empire. showing an 'Hi'"ate
knowledge Of educational methods ana tue
statistics relating thereto.
Mr.. Bryan was entertained at dinrer by
Ambassador Mccormick tonight. lie Will
leave fer Berlin tomorrow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24

On Tuesday night the pupils Of TaEe-
we'll High School were givco q Christmas
tree. The lady teachers OF the school,
Misses Rice. GrosscIose, Kizer, Jessie
Graham and Vivian Gillespie originated
and carried out the scheme. The tee was
placed on the stage in .he hall Of the
school and was a large and pretty one
There were gifts for all the pupils, con-
sisting of candy, nuts, toys, ETC. Mr..
James O'Keeffe acted % Santa Cians and
distributed the sits. The hall was crowded
with the patrons and friends Of the school.
A nice programme Of vocal and instru-
mental music was provided by Miss Wv
ian Gillespie's class.
1t was a very happy occasion, being
greatly enjoyed by the children and the
entire audience.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
TROOPS LEAVE CARTAGENA
Strategists Think They Intend to Use
Old Providence Island as Base
of Attack on Western
End of lsthmus.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Oficial informa'
ton has reached Washington that the
Colombian gunboat Cartagena, which left
Cartagena few days ago with 500 troops,
Is bound for Old Providence Island which
is nearly 200 miles north of the western
end of the isthmus.
Old Providence Island belongs to Co.
lombia, although it ls shown on some
maps as a British possession, and is at.
tached to the Department Of Bolivar.
The purpose of this movement of troops
is not plain and it has caused much specu-
lation. The theory which is accepted by
many army and navy strategists, is that
Colombia had planned to land large
force there and use the island as a base
from which to attack the western end Of
the isthmus in the event of war. The Co
lombian officers may have figured that
while the American warships were watch
ing Barranquila and the Gulf of Darien
they could land an army at the opposite
end of the new republic where the country
Is more open and march on Colon and
Panama.
BY this means they possibly hoped to
e,ade discovery until it would be too late
to send American troops to the isthmus to
meet them, in which event the recapture
of the canal zone and the cities at the
ends of it would have been easy.
As the island of Old Providence ia Co.
lombian soil the landing of troops there
cannot be opposed 60 long as there is
pc ce, but Admiral Coghlan will keep an
eye on the island hereafter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
HOWELL DEFENDS PRESIDENTS
POLICY
National Democratic Committeeman for
for Georgia Censures Senators of
his Party, who are Trying to
0bstruct the Treaty.

Atlanta, Dec. 20.-Clark Howell. ia
tional Democratic committeeman from
Georgia and editor of the Atlanta "Con.
stitution," defends President Rooeevelt's
Panama policy and censures the Senators
who are trying to obstruct the treaty. Mr..
Howell says
Colombia committed acts OF govern
nent that put in full jeapordy all the
people Of her department of Panama.
They believed the result would be to rob
them OF the lsthmian canal and doom
them to a future Of inconsequence and
poverty. The Panamanians frankly and
in ample season warned the authorities at
Bogota that if sacrifice was demanded Of
them they would secede and set up an in
dependent government. The saridce
was called for, and Panama declared her
independence. Her people for moment
needed the urging of an Am rican gov
ernment or the alleged Vaccinations of
Bunau. Varila to do what they did.
Suppose we Withdraw our recognition
and reject the treaty? What will be onr
position then as viewed by the other gov
ernments Of Europe and America that
also have recognized the new Republic Of
Panama. Are we to do this ridiculous
thing, abandon our treaty rights in Pan.
ANA, give up the canal there, withdraw
our guardianship Of rail transit now going
on and go hunting for terms with people
who would be fools # they did not profit
themselves tremendously by our predica'
ment?
Let it be admitted that all that has
been quoted from Senator Hoar and from
Senator Daniel and other of his Southern
colleagues Is true. yet no case is made
that involves connivance with rebellion
OIL the sthmus or sacri6ce of the ns-
tional honor in dealing favorably with the
new Republic through the ratification OF
the pending treaty.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
Death Of Venerable Citizen.

On last Friday afternoon, the 18th inst,
Mr.. Henry May died at his home at Adria
in this county. He was born In Pike
county, Kentucky. Fin March, 1924, and in
l847 was married to Miss Rhoda Harman,
who was a daughter of Kiah Harman, in
this county. For fifty'one years he had
been a member OF the Methodist church
and for many years Mason. He was an
excellent citizen and gOod man, re.
spected by all who knew him. Three chill
dren survive him, Messrs. Kiah H. and
H. 7. May and Miss G. F. May.
Funeral services we're held at the home
of the deceased on Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock and large crowd Of friends and
relatives attended. The burial took pla e
at the family graveyard near his home,
and he was buried with full masonic hon.
ors by Tazewell Lodge, No. SO, of which
lodge he was respected member.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
Russians Sentenced.

Kishineff, Bessarabia, Dec. 22.-Two
Russians named Gnetschin and Maros-
jeil, who have been on trial for murder
as the authors OF massacre Of Jews here
last spring. were sentenced today to seven
and i've gears penal servitude respectively.
twenty-five personp charged with being
involved In the massacre, were sentenced
to periods ranging from one to two years
each. One person was sentenced to six
months imprisonment, and twelve were
acquitted, while forty.ei9ht civil actions
brought against the accused were dis
missed. The costs Of the prosecutions
must be paid by the convicted persons.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF
CHRIST
Evening Light People at Pounding Mill
Under Great Excitement.

Tazewell, Va, Dec, 19.-Great ex'
citement exists at Pounding Mill, fifteen
miles east of here among the Evening
Light people, sect OF religionists. They
say that Christ will come next Thursday,
and great preparations are being made.
One lady, the wife Of prominent mer'
chant there, it is said, has had an e,abo-
rate wardrobe made for the occurrence,
and there is much excitement in the com
munity.
One of the ministers of this sect mar
ried recently well known young lady ol
that community.
Since reading the above in the Rich
mond Times.Dispatch, and other daily
papers, we have made inquiries Of citizens
from the Pounding Mill neighborhood
and have been informed by them that il
such condition Of religious excitement
exists In that community they have heard
nothing Of it. The correspondent who
sent the news to the Times-Dispstch mus
have been imposed on.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24

considered by the officials here as remov'
ing one of the most dangerous aspects OF
the situation, as it had been asserted that
Russia's proposition was practically an ul'
timatum, which, on being rejected by ia
pan, made rupture certain. On the con-
trary. Russia'e assurances permit Baron
DeRoseu, the Russian minister at Toxic
to continue the negotiations even beyond
the terms of the 6rst proposition.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
AYCOCK ON
THE NEGRO
The Governor Of North Carolina Makes
Speech In Maryland City 10
TARHEEL
SOCIETY
Cotton BOllS, Pine Trees and Flags of Mary.
land and North Carolina Form DeCOra-
fion0

Baltimore, MD, Dec. l8.--Cotton bolls,
pine tress and flags of Maryland and North
Carolina were the principal decorations at
the first annual dinner of the North Caro-
lima Society of Baltimore tonight in the
banquet Lall of the new Carrolton Hotel.
Three hundred persons, many of whom
were from distant points, sat at the table,
guests of the new society. DIR. Edwin
Geer, president of the society, WAS toast
master, and introduced the guests. Gov
ernor elect Edwin Field was the first
speaker, and welcomed the GUSTS. lie
was followed by Governor Charles b.
Aycock, of North Carolina, who spoke in
part as follows:
81 am proud of my State because we
have solved the negro prolem which re.
Gently seems to have given you some
trouble. We have taken him out OF poll
tic ., and have thereby secured good gov
ernment under any party, and laid foun-
datlons for the future development of both
races. We have secured peace and rem
dered prosperity certainty. am in
cned to give to you our solution of this
problem.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
Charles A. Towns to 20 to Congress.

Washington, d. c., Dec. l9.-Another
Tammany congressman Is to reeign and
make way for another Democrat Of ma
tiopsI reputation. This time, following
Representative George B. Mcclellan, who
is to be succeeded by Bourke Cochran,
Representative |. 4. Rider, Of the Four
teenth New York District, which is heav.
lily Democratic ia to be succeeded by
Charles A. Towne.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
RUSSIA WISHES TO AVOID RUPTURE
VIII In a Few Days Submit Another
Proposition to Japan.

Paris. Dec. 19.-Russia has made an
other move toward avoiding a rupture
with Japan, and there is reason to believe
it will be followed in g few days by the
submission Of a second proposition, tend
ing to ameliorate the present strained Sit
uation.
The action already taken consists in
giving assurances that the first PROPOSE
ton, which the Gear approved, was not in
any sense an ultimatum. or sine qua non,
bat was a preliminary step tending toward
a pacific adjustment. This declaration. is
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
NOT WITHOUT RUss1A's CONSENT

Paris, December 2l.-A dispatch to the
Havre Agency from Seoul, Corea, says:
Numerous conflicts have occurred at
Chemulpo and Maseampho between the
japanese and Corean inhabitants.
"The japanese telegraph operators
have charge of the line from Seoul to the
coast.
1.-The possibility sf japanese troops
landing to preserve order is discussed, but
1t would only be done with the consent of
the Russian government.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
Pudding

The season of uni
versal rejoicing and
good cheer is fast
drawing near. No
Christmas dinner is
complete without that
most famous of dishes
the immemorial Eng
lish Plum Pudding.
Here is a receipt for
the manufacture of
one that will give de-
light to the most Ep.
icurean palate:
Il lbs. Raisins, | Id.
Currants, ! Id. each
CitrOn, Lemon and
Orange peel, l lb.
Suet, l Id. Sugar, l
Id. Flour, | pint Bread
Crumbs, l pint Sweet
Milk, l teaspoonful
Baking Powder, l gill
Brandy, 8 Eggs. 1
Nutmeg. Beat yolks
OF eggs llgnC, tnen
add sugar, flour, bread
crumbs, whites Ofeggs
we'll beaten and lastly
fruit. Boil for 8
hours.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-12-24
Colombian Troops or for 0uldsdo.

Panama, Dec. 20.-News was brought
20 night by the steamer Martinique from
Savanilla that two battaions Of Colombian
troops haye left Ssyanills for Quidedo.