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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
AMERICA'S CUP.
Sir Thomas May Challenge Next Year, With Clyde Yachtsmen to Follow.

New York. Jan 15.-There is an
 the other side of the Atlantic among
 yachtsmen that the New York Yacht
 club will agree to accept a challenge
 for the America's cup under the pres
 ent rules of measurenaent of that club
 and that an answer to that effect will
 be sent to Sir Thomas Lipton after
 the annual meeting. It has been in t1mated that word to this effect has
 already been received from the New
 York Yacht club and that a formal
 answer will be made after the matter
 has been properly laid before the club
 It was not thought necessary to call
 3 special meeting of the club to con
 sfder the matter, as it is some time be- froe a challenge need be sent for a race for next year, A well known yachtsman of this city and member of several of the leading yacht clubs here recently re. ceived 2 letter from the other side which said that the Clyde yachtsmen were hot on the Americas cup ques- tion. As has already been stated, several conferences have been held, at which the leading Clyde yachts linen have given their views on the subject of challenging. and things have progressed so far that the man who will challenge if suitable arrange ments can be made has been selected. The names of ]. F. Coates, Kenneth Clarke and Peter Donaldson were mentioned. and each one of these yachtsmen was willing to undertake the ytask of trying to win the famous trophy, But it was finally decided that J. P.aCoates shall be the ehal- lenger, and his yacht will be built from designs by George l.. Watson, MT Coates is one of the best known 1 yachtsmen in British waters, and he l has said that he is willing to build at
 any time. :. j. The announcement Of Sir Thomas Lipton that he is willing to try again
 has upset things for 2 time, and 1t is 1 probable that if Sir Thomas wants to
 make another attempt MT Coates will l wait for another year before he has l his boat built. It is possible, though. 1 that Sir Thomas will agree tof whit. ! Tn any event, it is very probable thai l one challenge will be made for race | for next year, and preparations made SO that in tl1e- event of the cup still
 being retained here another challenge | will be made for race for the season l of 1906. This would seem to indi- I cate that instead of being discouraged l by the defeat Of the Shamrock TIT l the British yachtsnaen are more de l termined than ever in their fight to re- l gain possession of the America's cup and that there are some hot contests Ecoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
A DOGS sELF-sACRIFIcE.
Tried to stop 8 Railroad Train ts Save the Child of His
 Master.

VI
 A mastiff died of grief under tragic circumstances just outside Montreal, Canada, short time ago, reports the London Express. a
 He was seen by the engine driver of a train leaping up and down on the track and barking furiousIy. The whistle was sounded as loudly as possible, but with no effect He would not quit the line; and just before the train came upon him he gave loud, piteous moan, and crouched right in the permanent way.
 The train was stopped, and the officials examined the case The dog was found dead, and under his body little child. dead also. It was the. child ofsthe dogs master. The little fellow had been play- ing on the track, and had afterward lain there to sleep.
 The dog had done his utmost to stop the train His last loud howl of grief was when he found his efforts unavail- ing, and stretched himself over the lit tle ones sleeping form to die.
 Many other instances might be gives of the dogs faithfulness unto death, but these will suffice to remind those who AeAN6 ASEOE llbA1 kSlS lSNA0I SAPCiIC4CO OA canine devotion in this degree, and, perhaps, are accustomed to value dog life cheaply.
 How can one best immortalize such noble qualities as those of that Scar borough terrier. Could those devoted animals who have died of grief them selves say, 1t seems as though they would have us be faithful to all their kith and kin, as they themselves were faithful to us.
 One more steadfast friend is dead No costly sculpture with gilt inscription is expedient to perpetuate his memory. Rather let the money go to some good dogs shelter, and let us all remember the supreme affection of this Scar borough terrier by exercising a more thoughtful regard for all the canine race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Last of the Laurel.

A new danger has arisen to the mountain laurel, which is the most inn portant American wild flower that is in danger Of externlination. The spoon and ladle manufacturers and the furni- ture makers have for some time wrought great havoc among the rhodo- dendrons and kalmias. and now the pipe-makers are after the roots of the laurel. The mountain laurel ought never to be used for Christmas decora- tions. It is too rare and choice plant and always will be. The laurel is a slow grower, and demands peculiar conditions of soil and shade. Eastern CTS ought to be as proud of it as the CaIifornians are of their big trees, and protect it by law The amount of lau- rel shipped from Maryland and Vir- ginia for use at Christmas time is small compared with the quantity now used all the year round to decorate the fruit stands in the big cities.-C Country Life in America
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
EVIL OMENS DEFIED.
Brides Had More Courage Than the
 Men They Married.
Boldly They Flew in the Face of Al the supersfitions of Our Grand me<hers-Tcok Bridegroom
 from City Jail.

Most young people contemplating knatrimony prefer 10 have good ornens flor the eventfu1 day. It may be thai Khey are not superstitious-no one real | 1y is, of course-but just the same on ahat day they prefer to have every thing proceed auspiciously. Even when the bride and groom ob- jeet to old snoes and white ribbons the bride will not only consent but may ask for handful of rice, "just fol Rluck''
 It is certain that most brides would refuse absolutely to be married on Fri day, most of the small minority who would not object to Friday would balk at; Friday, the 18th Of the month. It happens, however, that some young people have laughed at all the terrors of such superstitions, In the first case it was the bride whe was courageous. Lemuel ". Morse, oi Bayonre, N. J., had fallen in love with Miss Emma Johnson, of Pensacola Fla, then on a visit to the northern town. It came. time for her to go home and Morse endeavored to pre- vent it. 4ssrse sIt's Friday he said "It's a, bad I day for a railroad trip. Fl am not frightened E said Miss Johnson, laughing
 The separation might mean the end | of their friendship and acquaintance; so Morse braced himself and made an-
 other objection.
 ''It's the 18th of the month, 1" he con, I tinued. .f s73s
 sI'm not at all superstitious. ? she rs. piled
 The young man was downcast for a & moment and then he recovered dea, 3perately.
 "wiil you marry me?'' he asked,
 Yes she answered
 Since she had not objected to Friday,
 and the 18th with regard to the rai1-
 road trip, she could not object to them < with regard to a marriage, It took place that day. As this all happened S in November, 1t is too early to say ! whether they were unwise or not-but
 of course every one hopes that they were not.
 It remained for a Pacific coast couple
 to brave all the alleged danger of
 bad omens, They were married on
 Friday, the 18th. They sat down with
 13 at the wedding breakfast. They
 fair1y harried the 1S superstition to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
After Fitzsirnnons.

Another heavyweight is after Bob Fitzsimmons' scalp. The latest one to challenge the Cornishman is Sandy Ferguson of Boston. Yesterday Fer gusole deposited S2Oo in Boston as 8 forfeit to arrange any kind of go with Lanlzy Bob. from six rounds to twenty-fiveA FitZsimmons practi- cally brought Ferguson out. A few years ago Fitz engaged Ferguson, who was a raw youth. as his sparring partner and showed him a number of things. Since then Ferguson has fought Ill England and in this country with success. He is clever. a stiff puncher and quick for big man Many believe that fight between him and the ex-champion would be interesting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
BASE: BALL.
CHANGES AT
 POLO GROUNDS.
Renovated Throughout For Next Season--Ban .John- son Talks on Sunday Base Ball.

Work is under way at the Polo grounds toward improving the en, frances so that the crowds coming to the base ball games there next season can be handled more easily and more quickly than heretofore. A statement of3the Improvements, given out yester- day by Secretary Knowles, contains the following
 tHThe New York base ball club is making extensive alterations to its en- trance at the Polo grounds, tearing away entirely the old structures that have been ill use, placing the club house. which has been situated on Manhattan field, on the site of the old entrances. The alterations will be better adapted for handing the patrons Of the Polo grounds. The plans pro vide for separate entrances to the grand stand, the 5O-cent seats and the 25-cent seats all to be under one roof, about two-thirds of the building on the first floor being divided into twelve separate entrances and ticket offices, giving six entrances to the grand stand, five entrances to the oO-cent seats and one entrance to the 25-cent stand, Passing through the turnstiles to the grand stand, the public will pro- ceed through the building on the same level: the 5O-cent patrons will descend a flight of broad steps to the feld ana the 25-cent patrons, turning to the north, will proceed to that stand. The southern end of the building, adjoining the grand stand entrance, is devoted to the business offices. Part of the sec. ond floor is to be devoted to the play CTS.
 .An electric light system will be in, stalled throughout the building ana the rooms will be heated with steam. A broad balcony extends the entire length of the building facing the play ing field. A system of electrical ap- paratus will be installed so that all en- frances can be opened simultaneously by touching a button in the business office. The exterior of the bulldlng has been made attractive with open timber work. and on special occasions, to present q festive appearance, Desldes the two large fiagpoles at either end or the building, similar poles are placeu on inc four sides, with display oi stre aners and bunting. tn the thlru floor is q. room running the Tenth q the building which will be equlppea with gymnasium apparatus, the room being Of such ample size that the play ers can toss the ball or participate i'll exercise on modern apparatus WHICH will be provided. ,,-
 s.Upon the completion of the. Wofk tths2 entrances will be the most colu plete in every detail of any business entrance to any base ball Held Ill 'ne country"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
THE SPORTING NEWS.

will be considered that has not sub- mitted q certified check calling for $2,0o0 as 3 guarantee that it will comply with all the requirements which the fighters stipulated when they signed the papers.
 The articles call for a bout over six rounds, which, of course, bars Chi cago and Philadelphia. Sharkey does not care to fight in San Francisco, and the chances are that Boston or De troit will be chosen as the battle ground Both pugilists are in train- ing. Sharkey is doing his work in New York, while the miner is prepar- ing at Hot Springs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Oarsrnen As Officers.

Boston, Jan 15.--Among the twenty
 four men appointed as reserve officers yesterday are two well known oars, men, Joe Whitehead formerly New England champion single sculler, and George Greer, brother of former Champion Greer. The Boston police force has now two, ex-champion anna, teur oarsmen through the appoint ment5 of Whitehead Joe Mcguire
 another ex-amateur champion, be came 3 member of the police force some time ago. Joe Hobbs and Jim Mitchell. other old time oarsmen, have been regular officers for 8 long time,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
central Y.earne Franchises

TERRE HATTE, Ind, Jan. 15.-Al- though Dayton and Wheeling are mak- ing strenuous fight to retain fran chises in the Central league, it looks as though these two towns will be drop ped and Danville, H., and Peoria, H., substituted. Dayton and Wheeling are still holding out 10 have an eastern division of the league, with an Ohio town to fill an existing gap. As soon as the circuit is settled an election of president will take place. With seven candidates in the field it looks as though another fight would take place before man is chosen. The magnates probably. will be in session all night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Sullivan In EngIand.

When Dave Sullivan was over in England he saw some lively times in the Hotel Cecn. Eddie Bald. the cham pi5n bicycle sprinter, was there at the same time. Bald tells the following story:
 Away down underneath the side walk of the Cecil there is what we would call cafe. There the place is known as, the Bucket of Blood, on ac- count ofsthe many scraps that happen in it. Americans generally make it 3 meeting place, and there was much guying and kidding between them and the Englishmen, which frequently end ed in a fight.
 E 'EOne night Dave and I were in the wrong. There were six big husky Britishers, and they certainly looked as ifstheY could go some. An English Anlan is game, and lie sWfll fight. The fonly thing he is afraid Of is a gun. The idea prevails over there that all Amer jeans carry pistols and that they de pend upon them instead of on their fists. The Englishman isn't used to gun play, and he has a wholesome re .spect for any man who he thinks can pull a trigger.
 This time we saw that there was going to be trouble-trouble for us. We had been drinking wine. There was a quart bottle on the table. The wire had been cut, but the cork was still in.
 This for nline!' said Dave to me, in a whisper, grabbing the bottle and holding it under the table.
 Two of the English1nen came over to Us. and We were settling for what was to come, when the cork flew out of the bottle with loud report
 '.The cork won that fight The six natives thought 1t was a gun, and a9feW tables were damaged in their haste to reach the open.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
THE PUGlLISTS.
THE PLACE
 IS CHANGED.
Jimmy Britt Turned Down the Colma Offer and Took Up Another in San Francisco.

San Francisco, Gal, Jan 15.-Y oung Corbett and Jimmy Britt signed last night with the Hayes Valley club to fight on March II in Woodward's Pa yilion. <
 Manager Levy offered 65 per cent of the gross receipts, with 8 guaran- tee that the winners end of the purse would be $1O,OoO. The fight will be 20 rounds, and the club promises to enlarge the pavilion so that it will hold 7,50O persons.
 These terms are 5 per cent better than those offered by Manager Cof- froth of the Yosemite club, which holds the lease of the Mechanics Pa vilion.
 Both men signed articles few weeks ago to meet some time during March, before the club donating the best purse. The Colna clubs offer, of Colma, Gal, being the largest, was accepted by the two boxers, and it seemed as if the mill would be decid- ed there. Yesterday. however, Britt changed his mind. declaring that if the battle ever came off San Fran cisco would be the rendezvous. His reason was that the fight would draw better i'll San Francisco.
 . The Colma people offered guaran- teed purse of $15,O00, with the privi- lege of a percentage of the. gate re ceipts, which was considered liberal. The Colma club has lived up to it's agreement by depositing the $15.ooe guarantee in the bank. subject to Ref cree Eddie Graney's order, who has been chosen to judge the contest. So Britt's change of front, in view of all this, has caused lot of surprise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
To Decide To-Day.

Just where the proposed contest be- tween Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe is to be decided will be known to-day. When the two signed articles of agreement I few weeks ago they agreed to allow the various clubs throughout tho country to bid for the mill. the time limit of the proposals being January 15, 4 number of clubs have sent in offers. No club
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
More Snrinnr.

Maid There's a man al the door. mum, an-
 Mrs. Bluff (entertaining several la dies)-But l told you to say I was not at home to any other callers
 Maid-Of told him that mum, but he says he's not caller, but collector. mum: an he won't go way.-Philadel- phia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
sallfe Was the "Good Thing,

LOS ANGEL ES, Cal, Jan 15.- When sallie Goodwin came under the wire first in the last race there was cheer from the thousands of ladies in the grand stand and q rush of hun- dreds oflmen to get behind the books. Sallfe was the good thing on the pro- gramme and Went through without a hitch,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
wealth of Ianguare..

The English language, according to a German statistician who has made a study of the comparative wealth of lan- guages, heads the list with the enor- nous vocabulary of 26o,0o0 words, Ger man comes next with S0000 then ItaI- ian with T5,000 French with 30,000, Turkish with 22,5oo, and Spanish with 10000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Tnrcfn. EsIoasnrns.

Flowers out of the natural season are usually obtained by keeping the young plants in cold, dry houses, and forcing them later by heat and mois- ture. It is possible to give young buds premature development by exposing them to ether, and A. Maumene claims that suc.i -s'elopment is not only more rapid, bszs zzDre reguls and npre com, plete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Cereals.

Cereals should be emptied in their proper receptacles of tin or glass and closely covered to prevent insects get ting in Coffee should go immediately into an alright canister in order to keep It's aroma, Olive oil should be put into q cool place, and salt, soap and cheese in dry places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
R.cer. sold nt New orlean.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan, 15.-Captain Arnold and Friar Tuck were the only winning favorites here. Lady Lavish was sold to W R. Rudolph of Cincin- natl for S2O0o. The Regent has been sold to H. Coldblatt; terms private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Ha'rrard ,yu1 Row at caxnga Lake.

ITHACA, x. Y. Jan. 15. Manag ger Hurd Aldrieh of the Cornell crew an=. nounced that the Harvard crew lnar1 :. agement had accepted m ihvItaff ffsssa to enter crew in the regatts, to Dc held on Cavuga lake May 2s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Ban Iohnson's Reply.

President Johnson of the American Il leagna has made the following clear statement of the RidgeWood park problem which should be of interest to the BrookIy yIi club:
 T informed Messrs Dreyfuss and Hermann some time ago of the Tact that the American league was gong to play Sunday ball in Greater New York. before it was made public. ana while at the meeting of the national commission | received a protest from Ebbets of the Brooklyn club, as did Hermann I do not know what re- ply was made by Hermann, but he told me there was nothing in the na- tionaI agreement to prevent our pay ing in Greater New York on Sundays or week days if. we wanted to- nor anything to prevent the National league clubs there doing the same thing. see it has been stated that tho clubs of the various leagues can- not. under the peace treaty, play out side the cities in which they are lo- cated If that were true there could fbe no baseball of course, as such a provision would literally, prevent dither the New York team or any oth- CT club coming to Chicago to play Go misley's or Hart's team, and vice versa. However, We intend to play Sunday games at Rideewood next summer. and Farrell will have the un- divided support of the American league in his new venture. 7
 Government employees in Washing ion who DatroniZe baseball are mp in arms over a. recent order from Presi- dent Roosevelt which compels them to work until 4:30 o'clock each after. noon. Formerly the days routing ended at o'clock. which enabled the government clerks and others in Uncle Sam's pay to get to the ball grounds in time to see a full game played by American league teams be- fore dark A petition by baseball cranSs in Washington will be sent to MT Roosevelt asking that they be al- lowed to see the national game under the old regime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Tn Prison FEoanifaEn

One hundred and flfty-four out of ey- cry 10000 convicts are constantly in the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

a lot of money to place on the chances of their crack quartet of quarter-mils runners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

is then liberated from q trap. gets T start of several yards. and. at signal the dogs are released and the chase i& on. The owner of the dog catching thd most rats receives a. cash prize. which is collected from the owners o& thu dogs. There is also lively betting ON the sioe.
 One Bermudian man who owns kbe champion rat-catching dog. declares hel has won enough money to pay the hii1 for his winter coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
A Safe statenaent. i.

It Is asserted by one of the scieutista that the sun Is gradually losing its heat.a That is always a pretty safe statement to make at this season of the year. re- marks the Chicago Record- Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
A Goou Trescr1praon

A Goou rrescr1praon. Expert John B. Smith says that hy draining of the water he can destroy, the Jersey mosquito. The same nethr cd used upon other Jersey prnducta, remarks the Philadelphia North Amers lean, has been found effectuaI.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-06-11
cvclone Does Damage.

Omaha. Neb.. Special.-Reports from
Tekamah. which was struck Thursday
night by tornado. indicate that about
twenty persons were injured. some OF
them seriously There were no fatali-
ties. The storm wrecked most OF the
buildings in its path, which was block
IN width and several blocks long. The
anera house two general stores and sew
oral residences we're destroyed. 4 high
school commencement rehearsal was iR
nrogress in the opera house when the
storm struck the building. carrying
awav the roof and partially wrecking
the walls. A number OF pupils were in
lured. The property loss Is estimated
at $50, 600.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-06-11
Japs Occupy Dalny.

Washington. Special-The Japanese
legation gave out the following dis
patch from the home government at
Toxic. embodying a report from Gen
Oku as follows. Gen. Oku. command
Ing the army operating against Port
Arthur. reports that our troops o,eu-
pied Dalny on May 80. Over 100 ware
houses and barracks. besides telegraph
Offices and railway station were found
uniniured. Over 200 railways cars
are usable. but all small railway
bridges in the neighborhood are de-
stroyed. All dock piers. except the
great pier which was sunk. remain
uainjured. Some steam launches were
also found sunk at the mouth OF the
dock"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-06-11
A Noisy FIrn.

Newcomers i'm Manchester whose
path lies across Concord Common are
80 10 cast anxious eyes in the diIec-
tion of an elm which has the most
excruciating sort of n creak whenever
the wind swings around into the north
west and gets mp unusual speed. The
noise made by the disturbed elm has
very omiuOus sound. and one who
doesn't know the habits Of the tree
cannot De- blamed for getting Ous from
under IL when IL strikes up It's music.
As . matter Of fact however. this tree
has squeaked and groaned and alarmed
strangers for twenty years or more.
Time and time again has some unin-
formed individual notified the Street
Department OF dangerous cracked
elm In the northeast corner OF the Com
mon. but the old residents know all
about the trees fondness for making a
noise. and they never think Of taking
the matter seriously. -Manchester u
H. Union.