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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
LADIES FELT JUBILA\T.
Miss O'Neill Makes Judge Thayer
 Throw Up His Hands.

Counsel for Mary F.. Wright Smith won another little victory ill the civil superior court yesterday afternoon. When the grievance committee pro ceedingS against former City Attorney Jeremiah T.. TOoney were finished there was still half an hour of the court day left, says the Bridgeport Post
 The next case on the list was the famous smith against the Bridgeport Savings bank and Eli c. Smith. COun- Sel for the defendants, Attorney Cur tis Thompson, came forward to press the taking up of the case. But Miss Susan C. O'Neill. counsel for Mrs Snith. seemed disposed to oppose it
 Mr Thompson said: Your honor. it is important that this should be talk en up and disposed of. The deplorable family quarrel involved in it is most Unbcarable to Mr Smith and he is anv- louS to have the courts pass on the questions involved. I think that the case can he taken up to-day and dis posed of tomorrow
 Miss O'Neill said she was sure they could not dispose of it in q day Her client had large number of witnesses to bring in and it would take a long time 10 examine them. As the term of the court would close Thursday she could not see how it was possible to dispose of the case this term. To support her view she showed an array , of documents.
 Judge Thayer practically threw up his hands when he saw the display. Then lie said that as counsel differed so much on the time the case was likely 10 take il would not be advis-
 ailr To commence the trial now. Then that will take the case over to the January term" said Miss O'Neiu with ill-concealtd satisfaction Yes" said his honor. with smile. i Alr Thompson said. We'll" with Il
 half smile. gave a slight shrug to his
 shoulders and then turned to inform | his client. Mir Smith.
 Mir smith sighed and looked sad. l ''rhe laws delay was rather heart | breaking.
 i Miss O'Ntill sailed over to her client ] to the music of rustlng silk, with her
 face heaming brightly and her air Su-
 pleInely victorious Mrs Smith sat ] with Miss pettu% and there were gen ! er:l graitIlltiOn& and smiles. The ladies enjoyed their preliminary | victories. regardless of the future. And
 then there will be d new judge next
 time the cases come up. Judge Milton 1 -i ShumN;y comes in January. The 1 gentle contestants have not fared well
 with Judge Thayer. They hope to do ] better with Judge ShumWay.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
BIG LEGAL RATTLE
For the Possession of an Estate Valued
 at S2,500. .000

| or the HOSSeSS1on O1 an Estate alueu
 at 2,500.0O0
 Denver, Colo. Dec g21 The legal bat tie between the city of Denver and Thomas Clayton for possession of an estate valued at S2,500,0OO, will begin to-day in Judge Aliens court. The estate is that of George w. Clayton. q bachelor, who died about d year ago. In his will, which was drawn seven years before his death. he made be- quests to relatives and friends amount ing to about S1O0,0O0 and the re- mainder of his property to the city of Denver as trustee.
 This fund, according to the will, was to be used in the erection and main tenance of q college for poor white boys of Denver. The officers of the city of Denver were to be eX-officio ii iustees of the college and were to formulate rules and regulations for it's conduct. Thomas S. Clayton, brother of the deceased. contests the right of the city of Denver to take charge of the estate. chiefly on the ground that under it's charter and laws. governing municipal corporl- tions. the city cannot become q trustee and manage and conduct such an in i StituIiou.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
Enorniou Eolidny Mail.

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-It was said at the postoffice yesterday that the Christ mas mails this year are the heaviest ever known. Last year it was thought that a high record had been established, but in the city department this year thS mail is estimated at 10 per cent to 2O per cent heavier than last year. and in the money order department 30,0O0 more domestic money orders have been paid this month than in December a year ago. To keep up with the big increase in work
 1t has zen necessary to employ 30 extra men for. the month i'll the money order department. and these men. with the reg tllar force. have been working on an av- craze of five hours overtime every day since Thanksgiving.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
X Square Foot and a Foot Square is
 Being Discussed.

Being Discussed.
 Editor of the Democrat:
 A problem that is agitatin@ Water bury at present threatens to put into the shade the discussion of the date of the beginning of the twentieth cen tury. The problem deals with the difference between a square foot and foot square. Bets aggregatiug S11o were posted in a south Main street cafe yesterday and last night on the proposition that there is no difference. Waterbury Republican. There is no difference between a foot square and a square foot. because both are sur face measures. \ foot square is 144 square inches. A square foot is III square inches. When you go beyond one foot. of course. there is difference. For instance: Two square feet-144 multiplied by ? -2SS square inches. Two feet square -24 multiplied by 24-516 square inches. The idea propounded hy some that q foot square is q cube and con tainS TIPS inches is absurd. Square measure is surface measure only.
 MACK.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
MANY SETTLERS INTERESTED.

Seattle. Wash, Dec 21.-In the United States district court here Judge Hanford heard and took under advsement the case of the United States vs the Northern Pacific railway. ct al, a suit brought by the govern men for the cancellation of Northern Pacific's patent to the so-called over lap land grant in Clark and Cowlitz counties, this state. About 35o,oo0 acres of land, valued at several mil lions of dollars are involved in the suit. Many knotty legal questions are raised. All the facts, however, were admitted before the court, avoiding the formality of a trial One hum dred or more settlers are deeply inter ested in the decision of the case which will govern in four others similar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
YOUNG WOMAN SENT TO JAIL.

Bristol. Dec 21.-Cora Ellis, who Was arrested Wednesday night for stealing money and clothing from Mrs G'Brien. was taken to jail last night by Chief Arms. The young woman was fined but because she was young and without means, the judge gave her step-father until six o'clock last night to pay. She was also sentenced to ten days in jail. but this was to be remitteu provided the fine and costs were paid. Her step-father refused to advance the money and last night the papers were made out for her committal. The woman is only p years old. and presents a good appear ance. She spent a year at the Indus trial home in Middletown before com ing to Bristol, and displays a peculiar phase of character. She will be ob- liged to serve out a month in jail
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21

As in the past we shall en- deaVor to serve you to the last hour with prompt de- livery.
 Despite the busy selling of the past week our aSSort- ment is still in excellent con- dition, and having I few more of the following goods we think we should have we will give you chance to buy them at less than regular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
TubercuIosIs An eng Cattle.

GENEVA, \. Y., Dec. 2i.-Iuberculo- sis has broken out among the cattle on the New York state experiment. staten .n this city. Dr. ". H. Jordan, difectof of the station, refuses to say anythlng relative to the case. It is said the trouble hroke out about three weeks ago and that the number of cattle afflicted is reported 1t from [ to 12
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-21
Guarantee Credit Clothing Co, B East TEais1 Street.
 h PHOENIN .NENIE
A H. COWLES
15 PHOENIN VENUE.

TIME Is LIMITED FOR CHRIST
 MAS BUYING TO 4 LITTLE
 MORE THAN so HOURS.
 Has Santa Claus done his duty to all? If not. come 10 B and u Center street. where We will help him out with Pictures. MedallionS, Fancy China Dishes. Pin Cushions. ToiIet Bottles, Chlldrtn's Caps, TuqueS, Tam O'Shan- teiS. Ladies. Misses and Children $ Trimmed Hats. santa Claus is ;l close buyer at this time of Christmas buy ing. and we have cut prices on many goods to meet the rVer-pOpular fellow and will give him bargains that will make him wish Christmas buying would continue until the next century.
 :I:;-:1 CENTER STREET
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
POLICE AFTER THOSE SUSPECTS
Who May Know Who 1t Was Who Robbed
Mrs. EOratiO Rubens.

Havana, Oct. 1.-THE police of this
city have cabled 10 the French author
tiles that on Sept. - two well-knOwn
and suspicious characters, Jiminez
Capote and Hernandez Febles, sailed
for Spain on the steamer as Mrs. Hora-
ito Rubens. who was robbed of money
and jewelry estimated at more than
$4,000 in value while on Il train be
tween Madrid and Paris. The police
authorities in Spain We're also i'll
formed that Il third man on board the
steamer is suspected of knowing
something about the robbery.
1t Is believed that Il plot to rob Mrs.
RubenS was concOcted in Havana and
that other persons were concerned i'll
it. The latter are believed to be in the
United States. The Spanish authori-
ties were advised prior TO the arrival
of the steamer Ciudad de CadfZ at
Santander, Oct. >. that it was prob
able an attempt at robbery would be
made. But the suspected persons were
not arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Two civil engineers. allege that they
originated the scheme which Ierkes
proposes for the London underground
road.
Private James O'Hearn. of the IWen-
ty-SiXth volunteers, was burned at the
stake by Landrones in the Philippines.
The Empire State Sugar company
has started an extensive beet sugar
factory at Lyons. y. y.
Russia is seeking a loan of $1O.OOO,-
600 in New York.
Alderman john COughlin, of Chica-
90. threatens legal proceedings against
Francis Leon, of Kelly & Icons thea
ire. Coughlin says he is tired of being
burlesqued.
The facade of the Czech high school
al Prossnitz, Moravia, toppled into the
street. killing seven persons and in1ur-
ing ten.
Forty-eisht students have been sus-
pended and one expelled from WOos-
Ter (O9 university for participating IN
a nightshirt parade.
Weather prophets all agree that the
coming winter will be of unsual sever
ity.
The public buildings of England
alone are valued at a sum approach
ing f250,0O0000.
-Four University of Chicago co-eds
have begun to cut hair to get money
for their tuition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Grent Fete at the Paris Expo.

Paris. Oct. 1.-THE great Vintage
fete of the Paris exposition took place
yesterday afternoon. The exposition
grounds We're crowded, i'll spite of the
admission being raised to ; cents. NJ.
Sylvan, the actor. of the COmedie
Franchise, declaimed n Qualification OF
the vine written specially for the oc-
casiOn by VI. Clarctio. The procession
of allegorical cars and guards. trumpet
ers and grape pickers. gaily bedecked,
with nymDhS and bacchantes dancing
around Bacchus and SilenuS. proved
very attractive and created enthusi-
ISM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
SCARE IN THE GREAT GARDEN.
Bryan Speaks for Nearly Two Hours
Crowd in the Streets.

Bryan Speaks for Nearly Two Hours
Crowd in the Streets.
As Z o'clock approached, the hOul
when Colonel Bryan was expected tC
arrive. the crowd began to warm up
Colonel Bryan entered the garden nj
7:l3 o'clock. -AS the face Of Croker
behind which appeared Colonel Bry
ans. was seen the crowd burst forth
in one great prolonged cheer. Every
one Stood tiptOe on his seat and the
garden was 4 sea of waving flags. The
cheers we're cUntinuOuS-nOw waxing.
now waning-until the chairman rose
10 open the meeting and tried hard to
stop them. When Bryan rose to speak
they broke out anew and continued uE-
til they We're mingled with Kisses from
those who wanted quiet. Finally
quiet was obtained and Bryan spoke,
concluding at q 4. m, a speech of an
hour and fifty minutes. which was fire.
quently interrupted by wild applause
He then retired, and Hon. 4. T.. Stev-
euSOn followed.
\ after Stevenson concluded Webster
Davis Suoke, largely of the BoeT is
sue. Then Mayor Jones. of Toledo.
talked to the audience, ana he was fol-
lowed by Stanchfield. candidate for
governor: William L. MacEpy. candi-
date for lieutenant governor. concluded
the speaking here. While this WAS go
ing on inside tn" garden an enormous
crowd SUr@ed about the open air stand
at Madison avenue and Twenty fourth
street 1t was shortly after . o'clock
when the caValcade heading the Bryan
party rode down Madison avenue to
the stand. The carriages could not
drive within fifty feet of ii and Colonel
Bryan. Croker. Hearst and James
ShaN.lin tHf RpAnI ltf4 vi, -,
the carriages walked to the stand.
The ovation to The candidate was
loud and prolonged. After
hands with those near him
Bryan proceeded 10 address the crowd
briefly from the front of the stand
Then he went with Croker II see the
crowd at the back Of the stand. which
was as large as that,in front. Tam
many Hall was the next point to which
tie leader was driven. The trip was
made through streets lined with cheer
ing thousands. Colonel Bryan and his
party arrived ar %. Senator Mackcy
was speaking. but as soon as the crowd
recognized Bryan, il rose TO its feet
and cheercd for several minutes. Rich
ard Croker who accompanied Colonel
Bryan took seat on the rear of the
platform while the candidate went -
the front and acknowledged the greet
ing.
After addressing the audience Col
onel Bryan was driven TO Cooper Tn
ion. where there was another packed
house. which gave him = fiVe-minute |
ovation. 1t was almost impossible tC |
get the carriage through the packed |
and enthusiastic crowd outside Of the |
hall, but il was done :fnd at 4 gallon |
the carriage was driven to the Hoff- |
man House. where there was another |
crowd. The colonel was
escorted to his rooms. however. and |
thiS morning at S:15 he took the train
tor tour through the state.
GREAT TURNOUT AT COLUMBUS.
Dhio's Capital Full of People to See Roose- |
veIt-Hanna's Tour i'm ths West
Marion, o., Oct. 11.-Gov. Roose-
7elt made bis first speech in his sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
DEATH OF ". L. WILSON:
AMERICAN EDUCATOR AND STATESMAN.

the doctrine of free trade. He vas
the leader of the democratic side on
the floor of the house, serving as
chairman of the com mittee on WAYS
and means and also drafted the bill
for the revision of tariff duties known
as the Wilson tariff bill.
He was st one time regent of the
Smithsonian institute and was per-
manent chairman of the democratic
convention at Chicago in 1892 that
nominated Grover Cleveland for presi-
dent When Postmaster General Bis
sell resigned in 1895 Mr.. Wilson was
appointed to succeed that gentleman
by PresiS ent Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Coal Operators Agree at Last
to Terms of the
Miners
AND POST NOTICES OF SAME
Disposing of Trouble For the
Present Time at All
Events.
THE TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-THE con-
ference between the individual coal
operators and representatives of the
big coal-carrying companies, with n
view to bringing about termination
of the anthracite coal strike, was re-
sumed this morning.
The conference resulted in an agree
ment to accede to the demands made
by the mine workers convention.
The Philadelphia S Reading Coal and
Iron company at once issued notice
that it will suspend operation of the
sliding scale, and will pay 10 per cent
advance on September wages till
April, 1901, and thereafter until
further notice and will take up with
it's mine employees any grievances
which they may have"
The Lehigh Valley company will
issue similar notice as will also the
Individual operators who were rep
resented at the meeting. This meets
all demands of the strikers and means
immediate ending of strike
Late this afternoon the Lehigh Val
lev Railroad company announced that
it had adopted the same course as
authorized in the statement issued by
the Reading company. This nnplies
to the Schuylkill region, which is
operated by The Lehigh company.
Hazleton. Oct. 17.-Eleven slavon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

Lexington, Va, Oct. lex Post
master-Gen. William l.. Wilson died
suddenly this morning.
William Lyme Wilson, educator and
statesman, was born in Jefferson
county. Va May ) 1S43. He was
admitted to the bar and practiced law
at Charleston, w. Va. He served
with distinction in the Confederate
army and was a professor in Colum-
bian college for time.
His public life was a remarkable
success, being homo red with many
places of distinction. He served II
where he became prominent
as an orator and as an advocate of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

here. Bryan briefly presented the
issues of the campaign at each point.
He was greeted by good crowds and
much enthusiasm.
New York. oct. 17.-Wiliam Jen-
nings Bryan arrived in this city at = 20
p. IN. yesterday. His reception was an
emphatic ovation. - the train steamed
into the annex OF the Grand Central
station that part of the immense build
ing was througed with multitude.
Colonel Bryan was driven to the Hoff-
man House in an open carriage in
which lie sat next Ia Richard Croker,
and with uncovered head bowed and
smiled to the thousands who checred
him. Colonel Bryan reached the HoT
man House ut 80 u. III. All the way
down Fifth avenue he was cheered
by the crowds that lined the thor
oughfare. Colonel Bryan ut once Went
To his rooms. y few minutes later
he received Il deleEa ton from st. Mat
thewS' Lutheran church, North Fifth
street, Brooklyn. Rev. Augustus Som
merS, the paAOr. presented him with i
gold headed cane which had been won
10y Colonel Bryan in receiving the
largest number of votes at Il fair held
by the church.
Next Thing Was n Banquet
The dinner rendered Bryan at the
Hoffman House at $50 p. IN. Fifty
covers were laid. The room wa
beautifully decorated with laurel
leaves. palms and evergreens- Colonel
Bryan> portrait, framed in silk
American flag. was just behind the
chair reserved for Mayor Van Wyck,
the presiding officer. The service was
the best the house could provide Al
though Colonel Bryan did not drink
his wine. glasses were provided for
him, just as for the other guests
Mayor Van Wyck sat in an inlaid
chair brought froIa Arabia. On either
side of him, two and two. Were spe-
ciai chairs on which sat Colonel Bry-
an. Croker. Adlai +. Stevenson and
William X. Hearst. Ii took from 0:4o
Go D. IN. to dispose OF the many
courses and soon after the party got
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Condition of Illinois Banks.

Springfield, Ills, Oct. IA state
ment of the aggregate resources and
liabilities of all the state banks of Illi-
nois, as compared with the last state
ment, dated July ., was issued from
the state auditors office Monday. 1t
shows an increase in the total of S.
029,773: Loans and discounts have in
creased $4,053,3 Holdings of gov
ernment bonds have decreased S144.-
565, while holdings of other securities
have increased S1,201. $40. Savings de-
poSitS have increased 1.452. .G49. and
demand deposits 81. .366. .o9I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Bartenderr Haye a Cincb

Carbondale. Ills. Oct. 1.-THE strike
Instituted Saturday by the Bartenders'
union of Murphysboro has reached
partial settlement. Several of the sa-
loonkeepers hav ealready signed the
agreement, but two or three areknown
to bitterly oppose the settlement.
Sunday at a special meeting of the
Trades Council boycott against the
saloons not signing the agreement was
declared. Owing to the complete un-
iOniZing of all branches of industry in
the city the bartenders apparently can
not lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
EDICT WAS A FAKE
That So.Called Document Order
ing Punishment of Chinese
Offenders.
REGARDED AS CERTAIN
Chang and Ii Hung Chang Deny
Its Acknowledgements
Position.

Pekin, Oct. 15.-There is renewed
activity among the Boxers in north
Pekin. The imperial troops claim
they can suppress the Boxers, but the
allies may send an expedition against
the rebels. 1t is regarded as cert ain
that the so-called imperial edict order
ing the punishment of high officials
was forged and concocted with the
object of preventing the advance of
the allies on Pao Tang Flu. Both
Prince Chang and Lii Hung Chang
DENY its authenticity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

United States Monday II n accession
rendered in. the case of Oscar L. Look
er and others against the attorney gen
eral of Michigan. being an appealfrom
the decision of the supreme court OF
that state. The ground of appeal was
that that provision of the Michigan
law was unconstitutiona because IL
impaired tn obligations of Z contract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
EIGHT PEOPLE DIE
BY FIRE AND SMOKE.

New York. Oot. 17.-Eight people
were either burned to death or sufro-
Gated in fire early this morning
which partially destroyed a 3story
tenement house in Hester street. The
fire was discovered by the janitor. who
tried to arouse the sleeping inmates.
The flames spread with such rapidity
that but few persons escaped. The
loss is estimated at sc, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Our Men on The Hague Court.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE action
taken by the United States in desig-
mating eX-PreSident Harrison and eX-
Senator Grey as members of The
Hague court of arbitration is attract
ing til eattentiOn of foreign govern
mentS. As far as can he learned none
of the foreign governments has yet
named its members of the tribunal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
NEW OFFICERS FOR
TELEGRAPHERS' ORDER.

St. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE Order of
Railway Photographers held an electic n
to fill the vacancies caused by re-
movals made during the present con-
vention. NJ. NJ. Dophlin, of Kansas
City, was elected president, vice w.
V. Powell removed, and I. M. Pierson,
S. j. Kelly and F. G. Sinclair were
elected first, second and third vice
presidents, respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Frances Position.

Washington, Oct. I'm. THE
bait, charge d'affairs of the French
embassy, today presented a memo
randum to the state department from
the French government, asking that
peace negotiations with China begin
imm ediately, in accordance with the
favorable action of the powers on the
recent French note.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

Detroit. Oct. 17-Special dispatches
to The Tribune state that large
three maSted schooner was seen off
Lexington flying signals of distress
late yesterday. Dispatches from Port
Huron state that owing to the violent
storm number Of vessels We're obliged
to seek shelter here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

Bloomington, Ills. Oct. 1T.-Life In
southern prisons during the civil war
will be retoEf by surviving veterans
who are members of the Illinois ASso-
citation of eX-Prisoners of War at their
twenty-first annal reunion at Normal
today and tomorrow. The gathering
this year will be one OF the most in
teresting in the history of the organ
iz3tiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
POLITICS THE CAUSE
OF DEADLY SALOON DUEL.

OSceola, Wis, Oct. 17.-George
JHuyck is dead, one mans skull is
crushed and he will die, while two
men have several pistol wounds as
result of fight in Huyck'S saloon at
Clam Falls, Wis. Politics caused the
from blp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
ROB UNCLE SAM
AT FOND DU LAC, WIS.

Fond du Lac, Wis, oct. 1.-THE
postoffice was entered by burglars
during the night and large amount
of stamps, money and registered let
tiers taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
What's Tirtsburg Trying to Doo

Pittsbur&. Oct. 1T.-pittsburg put
mp miserable exhibition of ball play
ing i'll the second days game for the
worlds championship and presented
the game to Brooklyn on errors. The
score waS-Brooklyn T. PittSburT .