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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
woRKMEN DISCHARGED. 2
To-day the Clock Company Let Mum


 Der of Men Go.
 A number of men were discharged yesterday from the employ of the Wa terbury Clock company, and as to the cause there is considerable gossip. It is said that the discharge of the men is a sequel to the strike that took place in the adjusters' department some time ago, and again, 1t is reported that new cause for complaint had arisen and the discharged men made this known. A third report has it that the men referred to refused to permit their work to pass through the hands of cer- tain other employees. The affair is still in 2 confused state and those who could throw any light upon it were swallowed up in the excitement of tha election. The men were employed in the adjusters' department and last evening the adjusters held meeting to determine whether or not they should strike in behalf of their dis charged brethren. The latter, it is claimed, advised neutral action for the present. at all events. and there the matter stands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
WOMEN GO ON STRIKE.

Middletown. Nov 6.-Eleven young women employed as weavers on satin by the Portland Silk Go of this city made a demand for an increase of wages this morning, and when it was refused, went out on a strike. The young women say they do work usu- ally done by men. and that they are paid 8 week, while men on the same jobs receive $1.40 day. James MIL Ter, superintendent of the mill, says the places of the striking women will be filled if they do not care to return to work for the old wages.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
TIMELY TOPICS

J. G. Jackie 6 Sons. 1875 Bank
 street, have a dandy mems box calf
 shoe at $3. Just what you want for
 fall wear.
 If you bet hat on the election, let
 J. B. Mullings furnish it. A handsome lot to select from. - You can arrange terms with Gate ly & Brennan on ladies' or gentlemen's s
 clothing that will be perfectly satis- Turnbull has cut the prices in half
 on his furs. Not an old piece in the lot; all new goods. [E New books received at Reid & Hughes's and the price is medium. Some good offers made on talking ma chine supplies.
 Get all you can for your money. See the offer that the Outlet Clothing com pany make in their ad to-day. If you trade with J. M. Burrall & Go, it will be the same as putting away your money to save. A large and complete line of winter gloves and sweaters at Isham 6 Will son's See their prices. Try Ralston health shoe hand some and splendid wearing article. Nc need of 1rdbbers. See Dodge about them. < ga
 Special offering in mems and boys underwear this week at A. Mailhiofs | Good stock to select from. Ladies' iflannelettes suits in blue and white polka dot at $1.98 at K. Dough ertv's Pretty suits for $1.25. Children's jackets of fine kersey with box back and sailor collar will gt
 at Curran's for the small price o1 s1 .49. "a t V
 sGo to Gillmor's for your hats. Der bys from s1.25 to $350. Soft hats iron $1 to $3.5O. e'5.1 Wall paper for everybody and te suit everybodX's taste. A good and pretty line at TAG -ryYr>
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
HIST IN FROM NOME.

Seattle, Wash, Nov 6.-The Nor weigian steamship Kjarven, Captain Kantiz, plying as a United States transport between Seattle and Nome, arrived from the latter port last night. Owing to the gales which swept Behr- ing sea from October 20 to October 23, the Kjarven was unable to discharge more than two-thirdS of her cargo. She returned with seven hundred tons of coal and boiler shipped north to be placed in the government revenue steamer Jeff Davis, formerly known as the Duchesnay. It was found prac- tically impossible to discharge the huge piece of machinery. During her effort to get the coal ashore at Nome the Kjarven lost two scoWs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
KILLED HIS WIFE,
Revolver Accidentally Discharged In
 Family Apartments.

Chicago, Nov 5.-By the accidental discharge of a revolver last night Clarence Burkley Beardsley. man of wealth and well known in business circles here, shot and killed his wife Madge Bowker Beardsley. The acci- den occurred in the family apartments. Mr Beardsley was endeavOring to in struct his wife how to frighten away any burglars who might come about the house during his absence on a bus mess trip which he was on the point of making to the Pacific slope. He had removed the cartridges from the revolver he bought but after hay ing shown her how to hold the weapon, replaced the bullets, and had laid the weapon on the table. In some way it was pushed off. and q cartridge ex- ploded. Mrs Beardsley fell to the floor with a cry and within ten min Utes was dead. The bullet had lodged just above he~ heart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
DATE OF HEARINGS FIXED.

Washington, Nov 6.-The interstate commerce commission has fixed hear ings~in number of cases involving violations of the interstate commerce law. The list includes that of the Business Mems league of St Louis against the Santa Fe and other rail- roads. which Is complaint that the carload and less than carload rates from St Louis to the Pacific coast are relatively unjust and bear unduly on the shipper of less than carloads. The hearing is set for December 10 at Washington t F
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
OUT EARLY IN NEW HAVEN.

New Haven, Cam, Nov 6.-Elec- tion morning in Connecticut opened with the dearest of skies, a moderate temperature and weather conditions generally favorable for the calling out of large vote. In this city workers for both the great parties were out bright and early and voting in most wards started in briskly when the polls were opened at o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
ASLEEP IN BURNING BARN.
Narrow Escape for Peddler Near
 YYillimnntic.

Willimantic, Nov GA small barn, owned by James Carroll, an oil ped dler. on the North Windham road, a half mile from the city limits, was burned at o'clock last evening. It was too far for the fire department to go, but neighbors saved Carols house which was not far from the barn. One of the neighbors found Carroll asleep in the barn and dragged him out. There was tank half filled with oil in Carrolls wagon in the barn. This tank exploded. It is supposed that Carroll fell asleep while smoking and his pipe started the fire. The loss will be between $200 and $500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
GELDERLAND ARRIVES.

Ras Jibutil, Nov 6.-The Dutch cruiser Gelderland. with ex-President Kruger on board, which sailed froinl Lourenzo Marques October 20, has arrived here. She has been directed to await instructions from the Hague at Port Said, with regard to MT Kruger's landing in Europe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
POLITICAL POINTERS


 There was big democratic rally in the City hall last night. Dr A. b. David presided. The speakers were ex-Representative John L. Sake of this city and the Hon Homer F. Cum mings, mayor of Stamford. After the meeting adjourned, the speakers, ac- companied by Mayor Kiuduff and oth- CTS, joined the boys on Baldwin street The new German band furnished mD- sic.
 In Q communication published in to- days issue of the Republican, James F. Jackson. president of the Olympia club, states that the club desires to contradict the statement made in the Evening Democrat last evening that the smoker given by the club last Sun day afternoon was held for political purposes. There must be some mis- take about this. If not there Is an item tucked away some place in last nights Democrat that no one but MT Jackson has been able to find. Will MT Jackson please show the Democrat where it said that the Olympia clubs smoker was held for ~-''tical pur- poses2
 
 outdoor meetings last night, one at the corner of East Main and Dublin streets and the other at the corner of Bald win and Bridge streets. At the former place the speakers addressed a big crowd from the balcony on the Kelly block. City Clerk NJ. J. Ryan presid- ed. The speakers included Attorneys Kennedy. Byrne, Guilfoile and Lowe. All were enthusiastically received. Martin Scully of the Evening Demo crat presided at the rally on Baldwin street. The speakers addressed the au- dience from the veranda of Alderman Daniel Foley's block. and in addition to the, gentlemen who spoke at the corner of East Main and Dublin streets. the Hon Homer F. Cummings. mayor of Stamford. was present, and gave a rousing speech. There was good order at both places, so much so that people who have been in the hab- it of attending such meetings for years pronounced them the most successful gatherings of the kind ever held in Waterbury. all of which speaks well for the residents of the East end and the residents of Baldwin street and vicinity The meeting adjourned with three cheers for Bryan and all the other candidates on the democrat ic ticket. At the close or the rally the sneakers were royalty entertained by Alderman Foley. who admitted the ways and turned the whole place over to them. HelImann's Advance drum corps furnished music.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
ARRIVAL OF STEAMERS.

Boston. Nov 6.-Arriyed: Steamer yifgfnian, from London.
 NeW York, Nov 6.-Arrived. Steam - n6ef49n, from Liverpool.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
LORD ROBERTS REPORTS.

London. Nov, 6.-Lord Roberts, in a dispatch dated Johannesburg. No vember 5, reports to the war office as follows:-
 Smith Dorien states that Major Saunders and Captain Chalmers (of the Canadian Mounted Rif1es), behaved with great gallantry in the action of November 2. Saunders rode out un- der heavy fire to bring in horseless non-commissioned officer. Saunders was wounded and his horse was killed, and Chalmers went to his assistance Saunders implored him to leave, but was refused and the gallant Chalmers was, grieye to say. killed"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06

London. Nov 6.-Lord Roberts has cabled to the war office that former President Steyn. in a speech to De- larey's burghers, October 9. said Mir Kruger had gone to Europe in order to s.get intervention" and that if he failed "the Transvaa1 will be auctioned of to the highest bidder"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
Parisian Mue1ls,

A sheer cloth in the mer- cerized finish, very silky ef- feet, plain colors in all the popular shades, and black, width 45 inches, price 33c a yard. 5-.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
Plain Organdies,

j 4Exoellent4Cloths in all the evening shades, full 3 inches wide, prices 25c and 371ac a yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
French Gauge

A dainty fabric in lace, stripe effects; colors, pink, blue and violet; width 45 inches, drice 371ac.
 These materials are dis played in our south show window and will be found lin eaa WASH GOODS DEPT, Basement Floor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
Silk Stripe Mouseline
 Soi,

An entirely new fabric of a soft texture, in plain colored grounds enriched by dainty silk stripes and dots; Colors, pink blue, yellow, white and gray; width 90 inches, price 5oC a yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
Fire Works

Needed for Political or other pur pfses, can be found here. Prices le
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06
WantS-POr Sale-IO Rent

EsOR SALE-Two of the best lots in good = locality on Pine Street, near new W ood- lawn Terrace School. Are cheap now but will surely advance in price. See Mooring 11-5-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-06

EET TANTED-Cast off clothing for which the
 w highest cash prices will be paid. Clean ing, Gyeing and repairing neatly done. William Possner, 303 Bank street. I-21-t
The sun., 1900-12-26
MINGToN DELAWARE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1900
TURMOIL IN LEYTE.
Killed and Wounded In
SISirmishes.


Manila, Dec, 25.-Advices from the is
land of Leyte show that there is still
considerable turmoil on the west coast,
but that the east coast is quiet, the lead
ers having retired to the mountains
Lieutenant Frank q. Lynch and three
men of the Forty-fourth volunteer in
fantry were wounded near Ilongas, on the
west coast. Two men Of Company L.,
Forty-third volunteer infantry, were
killed and three of Companies L and *,
together with Lieutenant Louis FL. Leaf,
were wounded Dec. 13 near San Miguel.
northwestern Leyte. No decided results
have yet been secured by the 1000 Unit
ed States troops distributed among the
coast towns of Samar.
The Federal party has decided upon a
new organization and has published in
dress to the Filipinos.
1.-THE number of Filipinos who are con-
vinced that the time for peace has come
increases daily" says the address. 1.-The
object of the Federal party is the re-
union of all Filipinos who truly wish fol
peace and who are disposed to work fol
it. 1t appeals to those who will attempt
to attain for the Philippines the greatest
number of liberties under the applica
tion of the American constitution.
1--WE call ourselves the Federal party
because under American sovereignty th'
righteous aspirations of the Philippines
will be to form Il part of the American
federation as states of the Union"
The executive committee has cablet
President Mckinley announcing that th'
organization has been perfected anc
rendering an expression of good will.
The sun., 1900-12-26
CANADIANS FOR TRANSVAAL.
Volunteers Are Needed In Baden
POweITs Mounted Police.

Ottawa, Dec. 25.-The colonial Office is
anxious to get as many Canadians as pos
sible to join Baden-Powells Transvaa.
mounted police. If 1000 Canadians vol
unteer for this service, it is the intention
of the imperial government to offer II
captaincies and Is lieutenancies in the
force to qualified officers of the Canadian
militia. The pay for men is 3 shillings
a day from the date of landing in Capt
Town, with free transportation from
Canada to South Africa.
Elaborate preparations are being mad'
to give public welcome to the soldiers
who will return from South Africa thi
week. The train will be met by Premie
Robin, Lieutenant Governor Colonel Nc
MILAN and members of the local govern
ment, members of the city council, schoo
and park boards, the military bodies, in
cluding the Royal Canadian dragons
the Ninetieth battalion, the Winnipei
dragoons,. the Thirteenth field battery an,
the Veterans association. At the Hol,
Trinity church the primate of Canada
Archbishop Macroy, will conduct shor
thanksgiving services for the safe retur
of the men. In the evening banquet an
ball will be given the returned soldiers.
The sun., 1900-12-26
A, o. U. w. INSTALLATIONS.
They Will Occur in All the Lodges
During January.

The installation of the officers of the
various lodges of the Ancient Order
United Workmen will occurr during Jan
uary as follows:
Industry Lodge, No. 2, Tuesday Jan.
1, Geo. M. Stevenson; Delaware, No. 5,
Wednesday, Jan. 2, Geo. M. Stevenson;
Wilmington, No. 1, Thursday, Jan. 8,
Geo. M. Stevenson; America, No. 27,
Friday, Jan. 4, Geo. M. Stevenson; Del
mar, No. 70, Friday, Jan. A, Joseph L.
Hoffecker; Hope, No. "a, Saturday, Jan.
s, Geo. M. Stevenson; Mispah, No. 16,
Monday, Jan. Z, Geo. M. Stevenson;
Valley, No. 13, Monday, Jan. Z, r. Adj
Olson Potts; Fidelity, No. 2S, Monday,
Jan. Z, Caleb s. Watson; Anchor, No. 4,
Tuesday, Jan. s, Curtis Kirk; Union, No.
6, Tuesday, Jan. 8, g. B. Prettyman;
Marine, No. 10, Tuesday, Jan. s, Geo.
IL. Dick; Diamond, No. 9, Wednesday,
Jan. 9, Geo. M. Stevenson; Columbia, No.
21, Wednesday, Jan. 9, Curtis Kirk; Vul-
can, No. %, Wednesday,, Jan. 8, Benz.
A. Groves; Milton, No. 80, Wednesday,
Jan. 9, DIR. j. w. Messick; Friendship,
No. 8, Thursday, Jan. 10, Geo. M. Steven
son; Kent, No. 5, Thursday, Jan. 10, J.
L. Ellis; Harrington, No. 15, Friday,
Jan. IL, Geo. M. Stevenson; Liberty, No.
10, Fdiday, Jan. II, G.. Yaeger; Milford,
No. II, Friday, Jan. ii, James q. Car
roll: Centre, No. 81, Friday, Jan. II,
Caleb S. Watson; Georgetown, No. 49,
Monday, Jan. IA, Geo. M. Stevenson
Century, No. 80, Monday, Jan. IA, Joseph
I. Hoffecker; Loyal, No. 2S, Wednesday
Jan. 16, Geo. M. Stevenson; Active, No
IL, Wednesday, Jan. 16, Curtis Kirk; Sea
ford, No. z, Thursday, Jan. II, Geo. M
Stevenson; FELTON,, No. 25, Friday, Jan
IS, Geo. M. Stevenson; Bridgeville, No
20, Monday, Jan. 81, Geo. M. Stevenson
Laurel, No. IA, Wednesday, Jan. 2S, Geo
M. Stevenson; Washington, No. 26
Thursday, Jan. "a, Geo. M. Stevenson
Protection, No. 20, Monday, Jan. 2s
| Geo. M. Stevenson.
The sun., 1900-12-26
MYSTERY ABOUT A CHARTER
United Telephone and Tele-
graph Company MyStifying
Philadelphians.
Established Companies Give No En-
couragement to New Conner
and Say None Other
is Needed.

One of the mysteries of the city just
now is ''The United Telephone and Tele-
graph Company of Philadelphia, capital
$2,000,000, incorporated in the State of
Delaware, December 10, 1900." All in
formation concerning it, of authentic
character, is either lost, strayed or stolen,
says Philadelphia paper. The le-
gatees of the Drawbaugh and Standard
Companies, now shorn of their fran
chises, have hobnobbed of late, but the
Delaware charter is a mystery to them.
The Philadelphia Bell Company de-
clares that it requires no new charter
from Delaware or any other State to
operate its suburban lines, which are
now controlled by the stock of the Della
ware and Atlantic Telephone and Tele-
graph Company. The Weston Union
people are in the dark about it, the men
associated with the Latta- Maloney COM
bination say they are not in the secret,
the United Gas Improvement Company
is out Of it, the Clay Commercial Com
pany didn't know that another charter
was in the field and the keystone Tele-
phone Company has no use for it, bne
charter being all it can attend to now.
All hands agree that the missing fac
tor in the puzzle must be looked for in
Baltimore. The agents of the Alexander
Brown syndicate have been looking in
the direction of the keystone property
with wishful gaze, but without any
success yet, notwithstanding that they
had 100000 posted in a local banking
house as guarantee of the negotia-
ton. The keystone people were timid.
The Brown syndicate of Baltimore has
a preference for Delaware charters,
which is a straw in the wind. The Tele-
phone, Telegraph and Gable Company
of America, in New York, has stopped
looking for charters since it took in the
Erie system. This company is now busy
with call of IS on the stock January 1,
which will make SIS paid. The stock
was quoted for sale on the curb in New
York few days ago at 39s.
The sun., 1900-12-26
THE CELLS At THE
CITY HALL WERE
FILLED yesterday
This Was Caused by over In
diligence in Christmas
Cheer.
MADE A CLEVER CAPTURE
Officers Burchinal and Barr Arrest
Pullman Car Porter SPAIN
on Charge of
Stealing.

Many persons partook of too much
Christmas cheer yesterday and as re-
suit the cells at the City Hall were over
crowded by night. There were no less
than twenty-seven prisoners in Turnkey
Whites care.
Despite the fact that it was Christ
mas, Judge Cochran held city court yes
terday morning. The following cases
were disposed of:
Martin Burke, drunk, 81 and costs;
Charles III. Robinette, drunk, 81 and
costs; Frank Sherry, drunk and dis
orderly, SO and costs; Joseph Hoffman,
drunk, 81 and costs; Daniel Miller, drunk,
dismissed; Edward Sculley, disorderly
conduct, 81 and costs; Ulandestaw She
luga, assault and battery, continued to
this morning; VIM. Agustus, colored, car
rying concealed deadly weapon contin-
ued to this morning; Walton Gibbs, col
ored, carrying concealed deadly weapon
dismissed.
Michael Roach was arrested yesterday
at Front and Broome streets on the
charge of the larceny of q horse and
wagon belonging to Charles McGovern.
He was taken to the police station and
detained in default of bail.
Officers Burchinal and Barr made a
clever capture last night. About $40
o'clock last evening it was reported to
the police that $25 overcoat belonging
to Walter Johns of No. 1922 Walnut
street had been stolen from the residence
of his sister, at No. 1O7 Walnut street
| The officers went to work on the case
and found John SPAIN, colored, a Pull.
man car porter of Jersey City neal
the Pullman car works with the coat OF
his back. He was arrested and taken
to the City Hall. 1t was quick work as
the arrest was made by $50 o'clock.
There were many dodgers at the City
Hall last night. No one was turned
away as it was Christmas night.
The sun., 1900-12-26
POOR CHILDREN
HAVE HAPPY XMAS
IN THE CITY HALL
Nearly Nine Hundred Receive
Donations in Municipal
Court Room.
ADDRESS BY JUDGE COCHRAl
Tree Trimmed in the City Build
ing for the Amusement of
Those Who Were
Present.

Hundreds of worthy children were
given treat in the City Hall yesterday
morning. Police Matrons Wogan and
White conceived the ideG, of having a
Christmas tree in the court room. The
Police Commission raised its rule with
respect to the holding Of benefits for
public purposes and permitted the ma
irons to hold dinner at which a con-
siderable sum was raised.
With the proceeds and a number of
subscriptions received from merchants
a supply of good things were purchased
with which the children We're yesterday
morning made happy.
The tree was placed in the Municipal
Court room and was nicely trimmed.
The court room was nicely decorated
with evergreens. Lineman Frank Hy-
land arranged colored electric lights in
every portion of the tree. The electric
bulbs were furnished by Superintendent
of the Police and Fire Telegraph John
w. Aydon. Early on Monday morning
Captain Black and several of his night
force trimmed the tree with various
novelties furnished by friends.
Matrons Wogan and White and Miss
Nellie Wogan took charge of the dis
| tribution of the good things at 9.3C
o'clock. Captain Black, Agent Frank
Stout and several officers assisted in max
ing the little ones happy.
During the week over 800 tickets were
given out to poor children and sent tc
homes where children are ill. To the
latter the good things were forwarded
Besides the three-hundred there were
IL LII l..
fore the City Hall before the doors were
opened. Most of the children were ill
clad and some were hardly large enough
to walk. When the doors were opened
the children were taken into the cour
room and the benches there were quickl,
filled.
Judge e. r. Cochran, former Judg,
]. Frank Ball, President William M
Pyle of the Police Commission, and Chic
of Police Eugene Massey were present
Judge Cochran made a short address ex
planning to the children who had arrang
ed for the treat and telling them of tn
meaning of Christmas.
The tree was placed in the north sid
Of the room and it was surrounded b,
piles of boxes containing candy, tw
barrels of apples, three crates, and
! sheet filled with mittens, stockings an
: caps. The children were lined up an
/ received the donation in their turn. Fac
! girl was given flannel to be made int
underclothing, two pairs of stockings,
! doll bag of candy, an orange and a
. apple. Each boy was given cap, pal
E of 'mittens, bag of candy, horn, a
{ orange and an apple. OF the 300 pound
{ of candy only few bags were left afte
I the distribution he'd been completed.
: One little girl received her share
her apron. She was so small that whe
the last of the good things had been give
her she could hardly walk.
o The matrons desire to return the
n thanks to all persons who helped in NAL
{ ing the event a success.
The sun., 1900-12-26
PRIEST HAS A BUSY DAY.
Father Waldron, of Dover, Has His
Hands Full Holding Xmas
Services

Dover, Dec. 25.-One of the busiest
men in this section today, Christmas
Day, was Rev. Z. Il. Waldron, rector Of
the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Dover.
He conducted high mass in the Dover
church at $50 o'clock Christmas morning
when there was singing by the children's
choir and also by the senior choir.
He then rode to Smyrna and cele-
brated high mass in st. Polycarp Church
which is also in his parish. This was an
extended service and an elaborate musi-
cal program was rendered.
Father Waldron returned in time to
celebrate solemn high mass in Holy
Gross Church at IL o'clock.
At the vespers service tonight he will
be assisted by Rev. M. B. Sice, priest
in charge of st. Joseph's Industrial
School, Clayton, who will preach the
sermon.
The thirtieth anniversary Of the found
ing of Holy Cross Church will be cele-
brated throughout the week. The church
will be brilliantly illuminated for the an
niversary exercises. Over 200 electric
lights will be used.