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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
TIE SLAVES
EMANCIPATION BEING CARRIED OUT IN GERMAN EAST AFRICA.
Portion of the Dark Continent Owe, Which Emperor William Holds A Sway Being Gradually
 Rid of Slavery.

Livingstone once said that only the railroad could deal the death blow to slavery, and this is in large measure true. Where the railroad has poked it's iron nose through the jungles of what Stanley has called Darkest Africa" !" there has Britain been able to deal most successfully with the slave raiders and put down the awful traffic. Tn 1901 the British government secured 25 convic- tions of persons engaged in buying and selling slaves in the Soudan. But not withstanding the effort to suppress the traffic, there are said to be 12 well-to- do slave merchants at Jedda, and the prices of slaves there ranges from $50 for male or female IA years old to $150 for those from 20 to 30 years old. In Medina and Mecca, within the Turkish domain, the prices of both sexes rise 50 per cent. and upward.
 But in the portions of Africa over which Britain and Germany and other European powers hold suzerainty, there is not only persistent ald de- termined effort to stop slave raiding, but to eradicate the present slave hold ings. In her western possessions, Ger many has declared a gradual abolition of slavery, as in German East Africa, which has met with universal approval. Germany's aim is not only to exterminate slave raiding, but to put down domestic slavery itself A beginning has been made by requiring masters to give all bondmen one-third of their time in which to work for themselves. Masters must also care for slaves in illness and old age.
 In German East Africa, which lies to the south of British East Africa, between the equator and the tenth degree of south latitude. the imperial chancellor some time ago approved an ordinance looking to the gradual emancipation of house servants. The ordinance provides that in the future no person shall be- come enslaved either through volun- tary sale of their persons, by authority of their parents, through debt, or as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
THE PUGILISTS.
WHAT THEY
 ARE DOING
F Fitzsimmons Wants to Meet Monroe Before Jeffries-- Dixon is Rising Rapidly Mccoy in Training.

1t is likely that Jack Munroe may be seen in another contest before he has l it out with Jim Jeffries next May un- less the champion objects. There is talk of having Munroe meet Bob Fitz- simmons at Philadelphia ill six-round bout some time next month. The large crowd which attended the encounter
 between Munroe and Tom Sharkey a week ago has convinced the promoters Of that scrap that battles between big men, if conducted properly, will draw. and the same folks are trying to bring Lanky Bob and the miner together. Munroe and Sharl1ey drew over .$9,0O0. Eitz knows this to be so, and when the lproposition was made to him yesterday ! to fight Munroe at Philadelphia, he said: If the club will post $10,000 or guarantee that amount l will meet Munroe. It's Q cinch that if Sharkey land Munroe played to a $9,000 house ] we ought to have at least from S12,OO0 { to $15,O00. l am ill fairly good shape
 now, with the exception of my feet, (which are still sore. But I am taking line care of myself and expect to be i'll i real condition by the early part of April. If Munroe wants to meet me linen, and the club puts up the money, and Jeffries does not make q kick, 1 Twill take Munroe on.' Bob also ada led that he would not mind taking 2 |try at Harry Placke, the Holland hea- |vyweight, who recently arrived i'll this country well recommended to tackle .lim Jeffries. Fitz thinks that ill jus |tice to the sports Placke should engage tin bout to show what he can do be- fnrn sv0iI,o n on inst JpffriaS Y'ha Cor |nishman added that he would not mind |trying the foreigner out provided the clubs would make it worth while The sports hail match between Munroe land Fitzsimmons as just the proper thing. They contend that if Munroe can stand FiN off for six rounds he twill make good his right to fight Jeff |fries for the championship. Such q light, many believe, would create lot |of interest and boost the sport all over the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
GREAT SWIMMING FEAT.
Richard Cavill Makes Worlds Record in. Australia.

The latest copy of the Sydney Ref cree to hand contains an account of q wonderful swimming performance by Richard Splash Cavill, champion of the Antipodes. The affair was 100- yard invitation race, in addition to a program which included the 800 yards Australian championship at Farmers Domain Baths, near Sydney, the last week in January. This bath is forty five yards long, so that two turns were necessary in swimming the hundred. Cavill was opposed by Aleck Wickham, colored native of the South Sea Island. and he gave the Australian the race of his life.
 Both left their marks at the crack of the gun and struck the water to- gether, but Cayilps plunge was longer, and when he came to the surface his head showed in the lead. But the South Sea Islander sprTted, drew level with his opponent, passed him and was leading by two yards at the first turn. The time for forty-five yards was g seconds, which completely eclipses all former records, and especially the long standing one by Bishop.
 Cavill never lost his form and ploughed along and after passing sixty yards began slowly to creep up on the darky Twenty yards from the finish Wickham led Cavill by head and shoulders, yet five yards further on Ca will was level, and then ensued one of the grandest struggles ever seen in swimming race. At the second turn, which was ninety yards, both touched together and the time was 51 3-5 sec onds. a. new worlds record. However, Cavill made a better turn and had q slight advantage when they straight ened out for the finish few yards away. Amidst the greatest excitement Cayill won by yard in 6S seconds. Wickham's time was 69 seconds.
 CavilIs time supplants the former worlds record of 5S 3-5 seconds, made in the summer of 1902 at the Hornsey Baths, England. The American tank record for the 100 is | minute i 2-5 seconds. by Harry Le Moyne at the New York A. c. about year ago. A short time after beating Wickham, Cavill turned out for the 800 yards championship, and, swimming away from his opponents, won by forty yards in G minutes 31 seconds. establishing n new Australian record. The old record was 6 minutes 36 4-5 seconds, by Cavill himself, at Hellings Baths, Woolloomooloo Bay, April 12, 1902. The American record is t minutes 51 3-5 seconds, by E. Carroll Schaeffer, at Philadelphia, December II, 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

had in the early sos or Tod Sloan in the late '90s. Hildebrand was born at Gilroy, little town 100 miles south of San Francesca, just IT years ago. He Is thin and wiry and can make S3 pounds. This lad never rode race until last winter at Ingleside, when he had the mount on Escarola. He rode his first winner at Oakland, when Sterling Towers flashed first past the post. After the good jockeys went east Hildebrand tried numerous mounts and gave great promise. He figured prominently during the Seattle meeting, and frequently rode two and three winnsrs during an afternoon. Hildebrands success during the Cali fornia racing season has been phenom- enal. He piloted 39 winners in 20 racing days. Hildebrand is marvel at the post, and can ride out in front or make waiting pace. Hildebrand first started to gallop horses for 'sCurley'' Shields, who had the MacDonough string. Dick Ledgett secured a contract oh Hide brand and sold 1t out to Vic Gilbert. Joe Yeager recently secured the boy from Gilbert, and he will be seen on the Chicago tracks this summer
 Peter Sinnerud, the American pro- fessional skating champion, made a clean sweep of the four events in the championship held at Christiania. Nor way, on February and 7. Tn wfn- ming he defeated the mighty Gunder- sen as well as such cracks as Matnie- sen, Steen, Robne and Olaf Hansen.
 wylie c. Grant. of the New York Lawn Tennis club, won the title in the singles of the tournament for the in door tennis championship of the Unit ed States at the Seventh Regiment armory. This is the second consecu- tive time that Grant has been able to win the title.
 George A. Brooke. of Philadelphia, won the racquet championship of the United States at Boston by defeating Quincy A. Shaw, Jr., of that city. Brooke won three hard games in suc- cession, the score being 1913, 15-6, 15-12
 Jeffries and Munroe have signed ar ticles to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world at the Yosem- ite Athletic club, San Francisco, dur ing the last week in May. A purse of $25, 900 is guaranteed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
A FAR-sEEING MAN.
He Was wise When 1t Came to Dis~- posing of His Surplus
 Caah.

When he reached home he drew roll of bills from his pocket and tossed n over to his wife, relates Elliott Flowe1s in the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Better go shopping,' he said. Gee some of those things that we thought va couldn't afford. i,
 where did you get the money 2'' sha asked
 q drew 1t from the savings bank" ," hs replied. There's no use trying to save anything now N
 "why not?" she inquired.
 'T've joined the union" he ex<j plained.
 "Joined the union!" she cried.
 sYes; had to do 1t; so we'll have t0 spend this money in q hurry. if We don't i! want to get the worst of it"
 "Why?' she persisted.
 "Oh, I'll be on strikes of one kind on another most of the time now" he saids land when I'm not striking I'll be pay7s ing strike benefits The money is bound to go, and I want to be in a position to get as much out of the union as anyone If have money in the bank. there wilR be no strike benefit for me when I'm ordered to quit work. You don't need it. they'll say. for you've got money We can only afford to make payments 1, to those who haven't any You ssesl there's a penalty to put thrift and a premium on shiftlessness. The man who saves has to pay himself for tfMa lost at the order Of the union, and the man who doesn't save gets the help. [ Tn year from now our money will be gone, anyhow, so we might as we'll spend 1t while we can get some personal ad- vantage out of it, and then come in on even terms with the others for the strike benefits It's the fellow who hash any- thing, and never expects to have any, thing who gets the advantage. Take the money, Maggie, before 1t gets beyond reach You helped to save 1t. and the union will only help us spend 1t. if you don't do it first. ]"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

SLAVES.
 punishment; all of these forms of slavery having existed up to the pres ent time.
 ~ Persons now in condition of slavery are allowed to buy their freedom on pay ment of sum to be fixed by the admin istrative authority of the district in which they live. Upon payment of this sum "Freibrief," or certificate of manu- mission is to be given them. Slaves are allowed two days each week to work for themselves. Masters are compelled to support slaves in sickness, as in Ger man West Africa, and in old age. Slaves may be transferred from one master to another only with the consent of the slaves themselves which must be given before an administrative authority At each transfer such authority is required to examine carefully the legal character of the transaction and to ascertain if a legal relation of slavery actually exists. Members of the same family may not be separated from each other by such transfer without their consent. Any serious neglect or. injury on part of a master results in the freedom of the slave. Upon hearing of any such in jury or neglect the competent author ity is required to investigate, even in case no complaint is made by either party, and should 1t be ascertained that the slave, by reason of the owners fail- ure to comply with the laws has a legal claim upon manumission, the public of- flcial is required to grant such manumis- sion without any payment of damages to the owner.
 During the fiscal year 1902-03 total of 2,420 letters of freedom were issued against 2.037 the previous year. Of these 732 were on account of purchase of free- dom, 675 for voluntary relinquishment of ownership, and 965 on account of off, cial declaration of freedom through death of the master, and for other causes 57 slaves received their freedom. From these figures it may be seen that the reform is bearing it's fruit. It Is hoped that in the near future it will be possible to declare the freedom of all those born after a certain date, as soon as prospects for the protectorate to ob- tain a modern economic basis through an improvement of it's commercial con- ditions as substitute for the present one, based upon slave labor, are appar- ent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
ND M'CoY TRAINING.

Newburg, March 7.--Kid Mccoy, ac- companied by Casper Miller, his trainer, reached here at noon yester- day. He had engaged training quar- ters at Webb's road house, two miles north of this city. but on reaching fhere found them inadequate to hls demands. He crossed the river to Fishkill Landing and met his oid friend. Fire Commissioners John J, ScanneIl. who invited Mccoy to re- main over night.
 It is possible that the Kid may de eide to train on the Scannell farm. Ii not. lie will 20 to Cambridge Springs Tn. where he trained five years ago when lle met Ruhlin. Mccoy is to meet either SharlSey. Fitzsimmons. Jack OsBrien or Plackc, the Holland champion in six rounds at Philadel- phia befora April s, ~ \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
YALE ENGAGES QUARTERS
Varsity Boat Race with Harvard will
 be Rowed on June 30.

New London, March 7.--The Yale crew will occupy it's old quarters this season at Gales Ferry, despite all reports to the contrary. Frank Dodge, manager of the varsity eight, accom- panied by John Kennedy, the coach, visited Gales Ferry Saturday and made arrangements with the heirs of Captain Christopher. Brown for the old quarters. After arrangements were made for the quarters Manager Dodge announced that the date of the varsity race would be June 30
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

little republic long runs are built in the winter when the hills are GOV cred with snow, and exciting races are held. Tn e Cresta run at St. Moritz is one of the most popular and difficult: the peculiarity of it is that it is a crooked
 run The length, of 1t is 1,450 yards and the drop is $50 feet. and 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

or the Cal1fOrnla racing public is the " o n d Q T u l transition of Jock ey Charles Hide brand. Three years a g o Hildebrand
 had never even ridden 8 broncho, let a l 0 n e race horse. To-day he is accounted five pounds better than any boy riding in California, and has a bigger following
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
TIPMAN AND DAILY.

Joe Tipman of Baltimore fought q
 |fifteen-round draw with Tommy Daily
 |of Brooklyn before the Eureka A. o., Baltimore, on Friday night A large
 crowd attended the contest because of the previous good bouts between the
 men Daly was the favorite i'll the betting, and q lot of money changed hands on the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
TENNIS.
OFFICERS ELECTED IN
 THE Y. M. C. A. CLUB

At the meeting of the |. M. c. A. Tennis club on Saturday afternoon, the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Dr George c. Herr; first vice. president, Arthur Ells; second vice president, John H. Curtis; secretary and treasurer. Oscar Stahl; captain of the team, Robert Platt; committee to arrange games and to select team. Captain Platt, Secretary Stahl and Physical Director Goodyear. .#
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
Beef Olives.

Out in small pieces one pound of lean beef from shoulder or shin. Mix ona pound of sausage meat with an equal quantity of bread crumbs and spread the slices of meat with the sausage mixture- Roll up and tie firmly, salt. pepper and dredge with flour. Brown in hot drip- pings. Then put in an earthen dish with a few slices of onion and catsup to sea-. son. Cover with boiling water. cook slowly three or four hours. and take up.a Thicken the gravy with flour. add sea- soning and half teaspoonful of kitchen bouquet and pour over tho olives Utica AN. Y.l Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
Baked Salt Maolxerel in Cream.

Freshen a good-sized mackerel for 24 hours in cold water, skin side up, then put it in a baking pan fiat, with the skin side down. Pour over 1t 8 large cup of cream or milk and bake in moderate a nice brown. Five minutes before serv- ing add more cream. Serve as soon as the cream, is heated. pouring it over the mackerel after 1t is on the platter. Chi~ cago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
BASKET BALL.
TWO VERY
 CLOSE GAMES
Crescents are Again Tied with the Business nen-- The Monitors and Eagles Fight Hard to the Finish

Two of the closest played basketball games of the season took place at the Y. M. C.. A. gymnasium on Saturday night. The first game was won by one point, the second by three points. A large crowd witnessed the games Excitement ran high in the first game which the Monitors won from the Eagles by the score of IA to 13. The playing of both teams was fine. The score and summary follow:
 Eagles. Monitors. McKeon ..,... forward . Jaeger McPartland ... forward :. .McNaught Smith ..... .center .Selby, Capt Rogers, Capt guard. ....... Spiers Taylor guard ...... Nichols from fouls, Jaeger 5, Smith 8, Me- Nichols; goals from foul, Rogers; re- fierce, Danaher; umpire, w. $. Curtis; scorer and timer, Goodyear.
 The Crescents needed the second game in order to become even with the Business Men in the standing. But the Nutmegswere out for victory and almost got it. The crescents won by the score of 19 to 17. The score and summary follow:
 Crescents. Nutnlegs. Gearing .... . forward Constantine
 Capt CansIee forward .... Williams Brown <. =. center .s.. .Littlejohn Hudson ..... guard .... Usosikn Grierson
 Warner, Capt guard Cooley
 Score Crescents 19, Nutmegs IT; goals from floor, Gearing ?, Brown 7, Constantine 2, Usoskin 2. Cooley, Will Hams and Warner; goals from fouls, Warner 6, Constantine 3; referee, Danaher; umpire, Goodyear; scorers and timer, stahl.
 Three points were given the Cres- cents for men being fouled C while throwing for basket. 5s9as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
Radiurn,

''Dishere radium," said Uncle Eben. ttmay turn cullud man white, but it can't make a, complete job of it onless it kin spoil his appetite for policy, per. simmons an 'possum. ."-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
WEARY WHIPS ANOTHER.

Charley Neary of Milwaukee, the |welterweight champion of the west, padded to his record by whipping Louis Long of Oakland at Milwaukee before Inc Milwaukee A. c. on Friday night.
 $rhe mill was for six rounds and Neary
 Bad things his own way from the De- srinninU
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS $

Tobogganing is one of the most pop ular sports of Switzerland. Tn this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

From selling peanuts at the chutes at San Francisco to the idolized jockey
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-17
WooDMAN PICNIC
Great Preparations Being Made for the
Evsnt-Other Charleston News
Especial to Evening Teller.)

CHARLESTON. May IA committee
has been at work for some time past
soliciting funds, and at a meeting of
evening plans were contaminated and
committees appointed for the holding
of three days Modern Woodman
picnic and log rolling to be held at the
Charleston fair grounds on June 2, 3
and !. Over five hundred dollars have
been pledged by the Charleston bust
ness men and no pains will be spared to
make 1t a time to be remembered
Among the special features of the
picnic will be speaking by noted
Woodmen from abroad.
Ball games will be arranged for with
other towns for each day. Also some
good horse racing will be prominent
feature of the entertainment and num-
erous other attractions. No admit
lance to the fair grounds will be
charged, the only place where there
will be charges will be small fee at
the grand stand during the races. The
entertainment committee appointed
are: Messrs Hinkley. Halsey. Hurl-
but, Dimke. and Cowan.
G. Wood Is building an addition to
his house on Eighth street.
John Riggles yesterday sold his three
acre tract In South Vineland to Mrs
Stansbury Of Nebraska. consideration,
$2,250 Mr.. Riggles intends to leave in
about two weeks for the Walla Walla
country where he will locate on ten
acre farm.
George PomerOy Of Garfield county
who came down week ago to have
his eyes treated by l.. A. Kerr is get
ting along nicely though as yet he can
do no reading.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-17
OUT FROM the BIG CREEK"
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which was bonded to Boise people for
large sum. This group is one of the
most promising in the Big Creek re-
gion. The property which he is most
interested in is the Quartz Ho' group
which is adjoining the Castle group,
property of exceptional merit Mr..
Abstain is associated with Asotin
parties in the ownership Of the"Quartz-
Ho' property and at a meeting held by
the owners at Asotin yesterday it was
decided to begin active development
work on the property at once. This
group consists of Is claims which is
seven miles west of Cornell City Con-
siderable development work has been
done on the property thus far. There
are number Of lodges on the pro-
perty but the main ledge is thirty feet
in width on the surface with good in
dications of widening out with depth.
The values of the ore body run high
done this season will consist Of two
cross cut tunnels which will be run 100
feet and they expect to cut the ledge at
a depth Of 100 feet
Mr.. Abstain states that the camp is
on the verge Of an extraordinary move
ment in mining circles and says that
all who have property in that district
will do extensive development work
this year. He says that there is con-
siderable travel through that section
of the country and the country is being
located for miles around. In speaking
of the Castle group which is owned by
Chas. Jensen and associates in this
city he states that there are six claims
In the group. The company have al
ready done several hundred feet OF
development work in tunnel and shaft
work The lodges are all in place and
there are several of them avera cling
from to 20 feet in width. In one of
the tunnels an eight foot ledge has
been c't at depth of fifty feet and the |
prospects for permancy Of the ledge
at greater depth are excellent The |
values are in gold and silver and have
given good results. Mr. Abstain has |
great fifth in this property and says
that when srf.cient amount OF work |
has been completed that 1t will show
up with the best properties in the en-
tire camp. He says the group carries
the sane character Of ore as is found
in the Glasgow and Dundee group
which was recently bonded to eastern
parties for large sum Of money.
He says that the Werdenhoff and
Success properties have been worked
the past season with small force Of
men. He leaves here this evening with
a pack train outfit and win take in
supplies for the season.