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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09

take on something of the character ox
 those of the American Indians. They
 begin by four natives stepping with their heads in contact, wing with each
 other in producing gutteral sound which is something between bark and
 a hissing groan. By degrees the group grows and the movement and sound
 gathers volume, and the women join the performers. standing in semi-cir@ cle. They sing a monotonous chants. and clapping their hands, encouraged the men in their dance, Presently tha leader snatches a brand from the fire and sticks 1t in the ground. Then comes the return of victorious party of war- riors, brandishing. their broad spears with flowing oxtails, and the wild chorus of women welcomes them in triumph. The glare of the fire reflects from the red helmet-like head+ gear and glittering ornaments of thss women, and the flash of the spears and the waving oxtails of the wild warriors contributes to make an awe-inspirina sight, while the gutteral emissions of sound are something frightfuI to hearx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
WARLIKE DAMlRAS
Something About the African Ma.
 tives Now Fighting Germany.
Diner In Many Respects from Otheg Vribesmen of South Africa--Are Devoid of Human Sympathy
 Their War Dances.

Within the boundaries of what ia known as German Southwest Africa, there is being waged at the present time conflict with the natives which have revolted against German rule. The immense territory over which Ger many exercises a protectorate consists of what was formerly known as Damara and Great Mama lands. It is estimated that these two territories contain a native population of 20O,0 ,000 and there are about 2,900 Europeans in the coun- try, mostly Germans Probably large number of these latter are traders. and 1t is said that the present uprising is due to their extortion in dealing with the natives. who supply hides. horns, ostrich feathers, cattle and guano, and receiving trinkets and sometimes noth- ing i'll return.
 The Damara men are of moderate height, and generally we'll made. of a rich dark brown, like the Kaffirs, and their hair is generally strengthened out and matted into strands, three or more incnes long, with fat and red clay. Their dress, if such it can be called, consists of great quantities of thin leather thongs coiled round the hips, and small piece of skin between the legs with the ends brought up and tucked fore and aft into the cord. Beads. iron rings. strips of tin or brass etc, are used for ornaments. and in the hair over the center of the fore head coekle shell is worn.
 The costume of the women is most singular. Strings of beads, either Of glass or iron, or from the ostrich egg shell. are hung round their necks and hips, the latter being encircled by 8 broad loose belt, with pieces of shell or white beads worked on it. Anklets are
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
THE PUGILISTS.
THE WEIGHTS
 ARE SCALED.
An Association Formed and Dues From Fighters Will be Asked-Other Interesting News.

A body to control boxing has been organized in Detroit. It is to be known as the National Boxing associ- ation. and will endeavor to gain con trol of the game all over the country. Fifteen clubs that are at present hold ing bouts at stated intervals were rep resented at the meeting.
 Officers were elected us follows: President, W. H. Considine, Detroit; secretary-treasurer, Thomas S. An drews, Milwaukee,; directors, Charles E Davies, New Orleans; h. H. Bing- ham, Indianapolis; Dr J. H. Message, Chicago; James Mason, Pittsburg, and A. R. Bright, Milwaukee.
 The following classification of weights was drawn up, to stand until the next meeting in the fall. when the most prominent men interested in the boxing game in the country will be in- vited to join in its revision, if any is deemed necessary.
 Special class. 105 pounds; light ball. tam, no; bantam. 116; featherweight, 122; heavy featherweight 127; light weight 133: light welterweight, 140; welterweight, 14S; middleweight. 15S; light heayyweight, 175; heavyweight, all men over 1T5 pounds.
 All boxers will be required to regis ter with the secretary of the new or ganization before they will be al- lowed to compete, q registration fee of 9 cents being obligatory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
POPULATION PROPHET.
. ' T '------- 4-- ' A Warming from America to EnglsnGA Written Before the War of
 the Revolutiom.

There was printed in Boston and re~ printed in London. l76s. an unsigned letter to Right Hon. the Earl of Hils-I borough, on the then situation of affaira in America It was an able argument on rights and privileges from the scolc- nial point of view. Copies of the pau- phlet, brown with age and ragged, are now rare. 4 fse.s MS
 One page, in particular, shows that there was at least one gentleman in: thia country at that time who foresaws clearly the wonderful growth of populs- tion in the territory which now ia divid@ cd among 45 states. Read:
 Irritating the colonies Is like mal-s treating growing youth who will soon be able to revenge his injuriess sinces according to the most accurate calcu< lations, their inhabitants double once if 25 years, and their numbers. agreeable to this rapid increase, in another Scen< tury will amount to 4S.000, ,000. The timey therefore. must soon arrive when other motives than force will be requisite t0 secure the dependence of the colonies:i and it will then be of importance to the English Kingdom to have preserved their affection by just and parental treA.ment,"
 A century after the publication of tho pamphlet the United States did contair the 4s,0oo,o0o inhabitants. as propbs esied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09

but that she will attempt to catch Rus, sia unawares. It Is declared that the Russian army and fleet will be found ready and, waiting, that Russia wiIl not assume the offensive until she has been attacked, but that after that there will be no delay.
 A London cable says that Russia de liberately precipitated the crisis by SC. cretly dispatching few days ago from Port Arthur transports loaded with Il full division of troops, escorted by d fleet, and landing them near the Yalu river thus occupying northern Korea.
 AsChefu dispatch says sixty Japa- nese transports are landing troops at various ports in Korea. from Masam- pho and Fusan on the south to Kun sau, ,Mokpho sand Chemulpo on the west
 Seoul Is to be occupied, and the land ing is being covered by the torpedo di- vision. The main body of the Japa nese fleet will sail in the direction of Port Arthur.
 The Japanese have moved their ships to Masampho. where their marines took possession Of certain Russian merchant vessels. including the Shilka and the ManchurIa, and one ship which had been chartered by the Rus sian government and was engaged in loading up with cargo of coal and stores to Port Arthur.
 The Japanese encountered no resist ance, and the steamers have now been placed under a guard.
 1t is reported that two other Russian vessels have been taken outside and escorted to Saseho.
 A special dispatch from Berliu says that strong fleet of Japanese war ships, reported to be on its way to Che. mulpo, Korea, has seized several Rus sian trading steamers.
 The rumor that some Russian mer- chant ships have been captured by Japanese warships has reached the Japanese legation. -.~
 The Japanese have cut the cable con meeting Japan and Korea The object of this action is to prevent news of the operations of the Japanese army reach ing the Russians
 1t is learned that among the troops sent by Russia to the vicinity of the Yalu river are 15,O00 Cossacks, whose province it is to destroy the communi- cations of any Japanese army landing along the coast or trying to strike the Port Arthur railroad Military experts consider this good tactical move, for Che reason that the Japanese have only small cavalry force.
 A dispatch from Port Arthur says Japanese troops have landed at Ma sanpho, that the Russian warships at Port Arthur frequently put to sea and that the inhabitants of Seoul arc un- easily expecting the arrival of the Jap anese troops.
 A report from Brussels says;
 Russia is negotiating with syndi- cate of French, Belgian and Dutch bankers for a war loan of $200, ,000,- 0O0."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
BASE: BALL.
HIGH SALARIES
 NO MORE.
The Taking in of Pacific League Settles Million aire Salaries -- Ball Players on Edee.

The California league has carried its point. It has secured recognition from the major organizations, and will be placed in class by itself. A new class will be created between the Na- tional and American leagues and the Glass A" organizations. ..
 All contracts made by the California league will hold good. This means that Tim Floods contract with Los Angeles is binding, and the former second baseman of the Hanlonites will wear a uniform for Morley.
 With the coming in of the coast league base ball throughout America is organized as it never was before, and it makes it simply impossible for 'the ball player to earn living once he gets under the ban.
 Organized base ball, which has peen the cry of the magnates for years, Is now fully realized.
 The California league was so situ- ated geographically that 1t could die tate terms, which it did. Without it no players contract%was safe. The coast people could afford to pay just as high salaries as the big leagues. and consequently when a player became dissatisfied he could jump to the coast and play ball @
 Under the terms of the new agree ment this is all done away with, and now the California league will have to draft their players the same as the other clubs are forced to do.
 If the agreement is ratified then the coast magnates have certainly got the best of it. Every concession asked for was granted, and the minor leagues will De forced to live up to the terms made by their representatives.
 This also means that Lucas and his league will be U thing of the past Their awful failure last season made the California league stronger than ever, and did more to bring about the present results than any other one item.
 No one but the player will suffer from the deal. He must now take what the magnate offers him or get out of the game. That will be the final result. He's not to be pitled. how ever, for in the past two years. when ever the opportunity presented itself. he threw down the magnate and jumped his contract It Is all over now
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
? Base Ball Notes.

President Prindeville of Holyoke says that the champions will probably have q new ground in q more central location this year.
 It would not be surprising if Hart ford secured the services of Alphonse Thomas. the pitcher who jumped Rog- CT Connor's team last year.
 Third Basernan A. J. Nagel of Selv- ing O., has been signed by Hartford, as has Pitcher William Luyster. who was with Montreal and Worcester last year. ..
 Iarkin would like to get away from Meriden and go with Dan O'Neil to Springfield. He thinks he has been there too long. Meriden fans don't think so.
 Norwich has signed u south-paw pitcher named Frank Barclay. He halls from Philadelphia and is said to have given a good account of himself last season in independent base ball. He is p years old and weighs ITO pounds. ,.... .,
 Pitcher Ed Walsh. home from his wedding trip. is getting ready to go south with the Chicago Americans.
 Dan O'Neil would like to get Steam CT" Flanagan of the Meridens. but will ont pay anything for him. Meriden wants $100 for him.
 There's bunch in New Haven that would like to get the franchise, but Canavan has the league with him and whoever gets it will have to pay Cana van his price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
APPLE JUICE HABIT.
Sweet Cider Brings Back fin EaMcS the Glorious Days of AutumM
 Winter Revsrfea.

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 The poets may sing, if they will. of the and we may hail with delight the amber sparkle in the brimming champaspa glass. but nothing is more conducive td happy hood half composed of delightful "reminiscences than sweet cider. says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 You remember how Robin Hood s men sang lustily of October ale? All that they voiced. and more besides. is true of the cider from the presses in the autumn orchards.
 If you are very, very old, you can re- call perfectly that day you spent in the orchard helping them gather the gold and crimson fruit all ready for the press-l ing. The restfulness of task cornr' pleted was in the air. fragrant with the perfume of the new-mown hay. and thg' west was gloriously crimson where ths gates opened wide to let in the day that had been of all the year most satisfac4, torily spent. Your copy of TenuysouI (Omar was unknown then) lay on thS grass where you had tossed 1t down Cd really listen for the coming of her foot~I btSpS AfAc lHuns VI N*auu III sAo pe,0tas and-but 1t is enough that she was there.l
 To-day is cold and gray. and the closedl shutters fasten out the world aa 1t waaN not known in that other day. Ehens comes some one offering sweet cider. the while huge fire is built. Once more the apples strew the ground, the western1 light turns to gold all 1t touches, and al-s most, as the magical drink gurEie8 out can be heard her step on the stair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
DAMARAS.

formed Of iron strung upon leather. and in some cases these heavy circlets extend away down over the instep. Iron In various forms, either as rings for the arms and wrists or beads to decorate the body are freely used. But the most curious portion of their attire is the headdress, which consists of 8 stout leather skullcap with three ears of the same material affixed to 1t. one on each side and one behind, nicely rounded. hollowed and stiffened and finally polished with grease and red clay Bands of coarse shells are gen. orally laid round the cap, and the soft leather attached to the front is general ly roAed up, 20 that crossing the fore head it falls down on either shoulder Behind Is a broad tail or fall, two or three feet long and six or eight inches wide, composed of short tubes of tin strung upon leather thongs, and then stretched side by side upon the binding piece, the ends of which are cut into a fringe. The children wear only 8 girdle with fringe in front, the length varying according to the fancy and the amount of skin in the parents hands.
 It is said the Damaras are about the most heartless people under the sun. It is a we'll known fact that in other African tribes the aged and helpless are left to perish, but the Danaras go a step beyond this and torture and rob the sick or helpless. even though they be members of the same family. A mis- sionary tells of native blind girl whom he took into his house to protect from the members of her own family. The brother followed her and when not watched took the food away from her. and when forbidden the house. he suc- ceeded in enticing his sister from the house aud leading her a distance in the veldt abandoned her in her helpless condition to be devoured by hyenas.
 The war dances among tho pamaras
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
SGIlivan's Trainer Mad.

Augusta, Ga, Feb. a.-Pat Donnelly, once the trainer of John l.. Sullivan in his successful days, Is bounding about q cell in the Aiken jail, q raving maniac, making the walls of the build ing ring with his cries.
 Donnelly has been plumber on the new hotel in Aiken for some time, and only day or two ago it was noticed that he acted strangely His mind gave way. and he raved on the street so much that he was arrested. Then he made desperate efforts for liberty, cutting his wrists with the handcuffs. He will be sent to the asylum in Co lumbia. av,s... sstegt" 5..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Fitz's Diamond Teeth.

St Louis, Mo, Feb 9.--.tobert Fitz- simmons the pugilst, has recently had 162 diamonds placed in his teeth to fill cavities.
 The installation of the gems was completed last week when the 1ighter made two days trip to Peoria. H.. They are incidental to tne improve ment of several molars and bicusnlds, which were causing Fitzsimmons trou- lole at dinner time.
 The diamonds are used Ill the nii- ings and bridges, and are for the most mart visible In one place the admir- ing dentist has let his enthusiasm run away with him,
 On three of the teeth an initial has been set in small stones. On ".'H IS th, figure g." on another the letter 'T.', and on the third "C,' indicating the phrase three times champion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
CHESS.
TOURNAMENT FOR
 INTERNATIONAL CUP.

Monte Carlo. Feb 9.--Previous to be- ginning play in the International chal- lenge cup chess tournament at the sporting club in this city yesterday afr ternoon. the management announced that the committee had decided to give an additional prize of 40 francs for every game won. in addition to the prize already made known.
 The Hungarian champion. Maroczy, the Austrian champion, Schlecnter; Marco, Marshall and Sw1derski were scheduled in the first round yesterday as follows: Swiderski vs Marco, Mar oczy vs Gunsberg and Schlechter vs arco. The latter game was drawn. Maroczy beat Gunsberg, while Swider- ski beat Marco.
 The second round will be played to. day in the following order: Marco vs Maroczy, Schlechter vs Swiderski and Marshall vs Gunsberg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
If Russia Defeats Japan

X LONDON, Feb. 9.~-The St. James Gazette asserts on diplomatic authority that, assuming Russia defeats Japan, she will be confronted with a demand for the acknowledgment of Chinese sovereignty ill Manchuria from Great Britain and the United States and that she must either grant it or fight both countries. An understanding, the pa- per adds. has been reached in this sense between the United States and Great Britain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
THE SPORTING NEWS.
TROTTING.
BITS OF GOSSIP
 FROM THE RACE TRACK.

New Orleans, Feb a.--The proqram at the fair grounds yesterday after noon was made up of ordinary ma tertal. Five of the six races were for beaten horses and common class of equines paraded to the post in every 1 event, with the exception of the two year-old race. -~e But, with poor lot of horses run ming, the races were good, driving and head finishing being the rule The track was still heavy. @. The sensation of the racing was the victory of Curate in the opening event. betting and won in a hard drive by a nose on the post from Favonius, thu heavily played odd-on-favorite.
 Arch Oldham clearly demonstrated that he is the best two-year-old nere in the second event on the card. The son of Gallantry, is about the quickest horse ever seen here at the post. When the barrier was released he broke in front and won with his head in Hicks's lap by three lengths. He beat two of the best colts shown here in F'riar Tuck and All Scarlet.
 There was a plunge on Clear the Arena in the third race. The Ullman lilly was played down from z to z to to 10 at post time, but the ride she received at the hands of Hennessy ruined her chances. The winner turned up in Miss Melton, who just got home in front of Mammon. q 90 to I shot, played down to aO to i post time.
 Jockey Danny Maher has engaged passage on the White Star liner Cedric, which sails on February 24 The rae ing season ill England opens on March 17 and Maher has received instruc- tions to be in England before that date. He will ride again for Sir James Miller. who has first call on his services, and for Lord Derby, who has second call. Each stable has about twenty horses.
 Typhoon II, Il Kentucky Derby win ner, who defeated the mighty Orna- ment in 1897 after a heart breaking contest. and q great race horse. is now hauling fodder for horses and cows, After winning many stakes for T. C.. Calm. in addition to the Derby, A.. Teatherstone purchased the great colt for S14.0OO As four-year-old Tw- phoon II won many great races in the Featherstone colors. among them being race at ,Gravesend, when he carried the crushing weight of l45 pounds, running six frrlongs in 1:15A. Up to last year Typhdon II was at Feather stones Kenmore farm in Kentucky. but Bauer was ordered to give him away!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
onr snnadron on Wntch.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--Orders have been prepared to send the cruiser squadron of the Asiatic fleet northward from Subig bay, in the vicinity of Port Arthur, to observe the Japanese Russian naval operations and to be at hand to protect American interests wherever they may be menaced in the war stricken district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Gardner Wins Two Fights.

Chicago, Feb o.--George Gardner of Lowell, Mass. last night fought Fred Cooley and Jim Driscoll, both of Chi- cago, and gained the. decision over them both. Cooley, who met Gardner first. just managed to last the SIX rounds. yDriscoll showed to better ad- yanta re and for five rounds held Gardner even. The last round was Gardner's by wide margin and gained him the decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Canada and Scotland.

Canadian exporters are year by year gaining stronger position in the Scotch market. About half of the apples i'm ported now are from the Dominion. The system of inspection at Canadian ports and at British ports. whereby the quality of the fruit is in a measure guar anteed, has proved useful to the ship per as we'll as to the buyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
The snme Remark Applacs.

Jenkins-They may sneer at rn@ books, but they'll be read long aftes some of the popular books of the day are forgotten.
 Berken-And I suppose you might say the same about the multiplication table.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
comp sps sitfon of Atoms.

The theory is gaining ground steadily that electricity is indissolubly connect- ed with the component parts of an atom of matter; or, that atoms are composedi of electricity. or age disturbances of ethrs corresponding to minute electric chagE<a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Spending.

''Is your wife spending the winter in Californian"
 Yes. and everything I've saved in three years."--Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Circulation of masawane..

In 1850 each individual in the United States received, on the average, IS copies of one or more periodicals; in 1860. 20; In 1870. 39; in 1890. 41; in 1899. "A; in 1900, 107 year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09
Trade with x,nI,m

The United States buys from Cuba three times as much as Cuba buys from the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-09

C .A- n T o 7 Y .A.. B.ar. the 1e Tho Kind You Have Always Bought aisas.a,. ~ >kzgIz
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-07-24
RUSSIA VIOLATED TREATY
INIPoaClNG DARDAMELLE5

Constantnople, July 23.-The pas
sage OF the Russian volunteer leot
steamers Smolens1 and st. petersburg
through the d rdenelies under a com
mercial nag ana their subsequent MOIST
ing of the naval flag is considered
here to he a violation Of international
law rendering the vessels hable to pc
regarded as pirates. " is thought
that Great Britain viii avail herself OF
the presence OF her Mediterranean
Heet to emphasize ner position against
The action Of the volunteer leet steam
ers in the Red sea ana il is anCici'
pated that she viii intercept the Ma
lacca.
No further steamers have trayoIsed
the straits since the SmolensE passed
through and it is believed that Great
Britain win protest agaiaat the fur
ther passage Of tie Ddficnellca by
Russian steamers unIes8 the govern
ment gives an explicit understanding
t&at the vessels are 4ot destined te
act as cruisers.