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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
A HITCH AT PEkiNG.
A Difference Among Foreign EnvOys
 Delays Negotiations.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Shanghai correspondent of The Morning Post, re- fcrring to the rumored decree of the en- press dowager warning governors and vceroys to prepare for war against the allies, says that he believes it refers to the provinces of Shansi and Honan alone, as the Chinese believe that the allies in tend to invade them.
 A dispatch from Picking says the meet ing of the foreign envoys Monday uneX- pectedly developed a point of difference, which brought the negotiations to a tenn porary standstill. The matter will be re- ferred to the home governments. The conference adjourned without fixing a date for reassembling.
 It is said that the difference is such as will possibly ca tse considerable delay. Ii Hung Chang is known to have unofficial ly approached certain ministers with a view of aScertaining the likelihood of the powers consenting to reduce the punish ment of Chinese officials to degradation by punishment; but it is understood that ne received no encouragement.
 Reports from Chinese sources say that a German and Italian column is burning villages to the northward.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
WAITING FOR ORDERS
Negotiations Postponed h.
 definitely at Peking.
EDICT OF THE EMPRESS DISCUSSED.
Generally Believed to Have Injured China's Cause-Chinese Ministers Disgusted-The Empress May Re
 Left In Exile to Humble Her.

PEk1NG, via Shanghai, Nov. o. The ministers held another meeting yes terday, but nothing was accomplished, as several of the representatives of the pow CTS had not heard from their home offices. An adjournment to an undeSignated date was taken.
 At the meeting the ministers talked of the edict issued by the empress dowager on Nov. 13 for the punishment of princes and officers responsible for the present trouble. It was the unanimous opinion that the puniShmentS ordered were inSuf- fcient and that the edict had injured in stead of helped China's cause. It is stat ed on the best authority that the Chinese peace commissioners here, Iii Hung Chang and Prince Ching, are disgusted and realize that q mistake was made in issuing such an edict at tke present time.
 The ministers age particularly incensed at the punishment of Prince Yuan, who is banished to Moukden, which is his home. They say this is something like "banishing' a New Yorker from China to New York. Nevertheless, it must be said that punishment to his native place, where he is to be imprisoned pending trial, is one of the most disgraceful pun ishments in the eyes of the Chinese that could be inflicted on Prince Yuan. This is proved by an examination of past
 
 promise of the punishment of General Tung Flu Hsiang ill the future was much beyond what was hoped for.
 Officers who are most familiar with the Chinese characteristics say that nothing should be done to induce the empress dowager to return to Picking. She ap- pears to be the only person possessed of the idea that it will be impossible to do without her. These persons say that the edict of Nov. 13 and the note which she sent to Ii Hung Chang with the official decree in which she told him that he and Prince Ching would be held responsible for further delay in the opening of the negotiations. shows that she is lacking in the spirit of meekneSS which the powers seem determined to instill in her before they finish They say the edict is really her ultimatum and that what she orders in that decree is as far as she will go to settle the trouble. It is suggested by some people that further exhibition of the spirit of meckness on her part might be desirable before word is sent to her to return. Otherwise the powers may de- eide to place some one else on the throne and leave her in exile.
 The Italian troops that were in the Pao-tingfu expedition returned here to- day wearing fur coats. When they enter cd the town. the natives at first gave them silk umbrellas and banners and flowers The Italians told the residents that these things were useless, but that some useful presents such as ftirs would be gratefully accepted The people act ed on the suggestion and furnished fur coats to the entire command They also handed the colonel commanding the Ital- ianS 1n 0ltn tnalSE
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The ladies of All Saints church will give a fair some time in December.
 The illustrated lecture given last evening in St Mary Madgalene church was very fine. All those who attended were well pleased and speak very highly of it. There was a large at tendance.
 The fair given by the Catholic la dies of this town opens this evening in the basement of the new church. The hall is beautifully decorated and everything is arranged for the comfort of the fairs patrons. A splendid tur- key supper will be indulged in and fine stage attractions will be provided. Holders of admission tickets are en- titled to a chance on {; fine door prize. Admission 10 cents. The following program will be rendered this evening: Ballad ... Miss Mamie Geoghegan Selected Readings. Miss Grace German Irlck. Dog ... -. filnnle Ballad .... ,. ...... M. McFadden High Kicking and Diving .....
 ..... .... Morton and Berger Slack Wire Performance ...
 ....... .... .... Delma Theranet Farce-'TroubleSom Servant ..
 ...... .. .. Barlow and WilkerSon
 The last trolley car will leave Oak vile at 12 o'clock. midnight. The company will furnish q half hour ser vice each day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
TEMPLE OE MuSIC

delight the eye everywhere. Sunken gardens and formal beds Of flowers will surround fountains and pools and border upon the walks throughout the courts.
 Browning the great work of produc- ing unparalleled vistas and an exposi- tion picture of unrivaled beauty will be the electrical illumination. Only when a great volume of power is avail able, such as Buffalo possesses in the newly harnessed Niagara, could elec tric illumination be undertaken on so grand scale. With unlimited power to draw upon, the electrician has had no restraining conditions in his work. The electric tower, 3I5 feet high, of rich and elaborate design, will form the centcrpiece of the electrical brilliancy, while every building, fountain and ar chitectural feature and even the broad surfaces of the artificial lakes and pools, with floating lights, will glow with electrical radiance and luster The scene will be one of unsurpassed love liness, hitherto impossible and unlikely soon to be repeated again on account of the vast expenditure of electrical ener- gy necessary to produce it.
 MARK BENNETT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
In t-ie Mohawk Valley,

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.. Nov. o. Several persons Were injured and many others narrowly escaped death, while thousands of dollars worth of damage was done as the result of the cyclone in this city yesterday. Prominent among those injured was James A. Goodrich, president of the Y. NJ. c. A. and q prom inent lawyer. who was blown down and hurt about the head. John A. Castor and fellow laborer were blown from scaffold at the locomotive works to the ground, 90 feet away, and badly injured. They are in the hospital. The baseball grandstand was wrecked and fragments carried through the air demolished the fronts of houses in Delemont avenue. Three baby carriages were upset, and their occupants narrowly escaped being trampled tc death under horses feet. At tho State street railroad crossing Charles H. Benedict saved boy from the wheels of freight train, toward which he was being blown. It is reported that school house several miles from here was blown down. The Alpha Knitting mill was bad ly damaged. Two icehouses on the Mo hawk river and owned by Timeson x McAuley are demolished. saloon on State street run by Charles McConokcy was wrecked.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
The Storm I'm New York City.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-A windstorm accompanied by a slashing fall of ram struci, New York and vicinity at 4:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The wind came from the northwest and blew for five minutes at 12 mile clip. The rain was driven ill missing sheets through the streets. The velocity Of the wind was so great that several persons going across City Hall park were blown from their feet. The biz flag on the Postal Tele- graph building was whipped away from the staff and went sailing like q great feather on the wind. At Park place and Broadway, in front of several clothing stores, showcases were overturned and the goods scattered to the winds. A large roll top desk which had just been taken from a truck was hurled up against a big case, and both were demolished. Then the storm ceased as suddenly as it had come, and the city was treated to q most magnificent rainbow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
OLD VETERAN DEAD
Spencer s. Bronson of Ansonia Dies in
 New Haven.

Spencer s. Bronson of Ansonia Dies in
 New Haven.
 New Haven, Conn, Nov 22-Spencer B. Bronson. an old resident of Ansonia. died at the New Haven hospital this morning. aged 15. He underwent an operation two weeks ago for the re moval of a foot in which gangrene had appeared, and was apparently rallying frmo the operation when the old trou- ble again set in. causing his death He was born in Prospect. Conn. and in early manhood worked as a clock -mak- CT in Terryville. Bristol and New Ha- ven. Early in the Civil war he en- listed from New Haven in Company D, Twenty-seventh Connecticut volun- teers. and took part in the battles of Fredericksburg. Characteristic and Gettsburg. At the expiration of his enlistment in July. 1S63 he went to Ansonia and entered the employ of the Ansonia Clock company. retiring from active work eighteen years ago. He owned large orange grove in Florida where he spent several winters. His wife and son, Egbert S.. survive him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
Tutuila Heard From.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The navy department has received report from Commander B. r. Tilley. the command ant of the naval station at Pago Pago, on the island of Tutuila. Samoa. Peace and quietness. says Commander Tilley, prevail everywhere among the natives, and they are obedient, tractable and in dustrious. Attention is being given to the cultivation of cocoanuts and bananas, and a marked increase i'll the exportation of crops is noted A number of roads and harbor entrances are said to be suffering for want of improvements, and Com mander Tilley says that the natives would be much encouraged by the expenditure of few thousand dollars by the govern ment for this purpose.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
A GoRGEoUsLY BOUND

Work of art has just been issued at an outlay of over $1OO,OOO. for which the publishers desire a manager In this county, also a good solicitor; good pay to the right party. Nearly 100 full page engravings, sumptuous paper, H. luminated covers and bindings, over POO golden lilies in the Morocco bind ings; nearly. 50 golden roses in the cloth bindings Sell at sight; presses running day and night so great is the sale. Christian men and women mak- ing fortunes taking orders. Rapid promotions. One Christian woman made clear $500 in four weeks taking orders among her church acquaint- ances and friends. Write us It may lead to permanent position to man age our business and look after our large correspondence which syou can attend to right nt your home. Address '. Knight. secretary. Corcoran building opposite United Stntes treas n. Weshington, D. C.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
PHILfPPiNE SITUATION.
General aIacAr rthur Says Election Ne-
 suit Was Only m Incident.

MANILA, Nov. 22.-General MacAr- thur was asked whether the result of the presidential election in the United States was in any way responsible for the orders 10 push operations against the Filipinos. He replied that the result of the election was merely coincident with other fea- lures of the situation. He added that the return of the soldiers and marines from China, with the recruits who had ar- rived recently, would increase the num- Der of troops to 10000 men. The en- largement of the forces, the ending of the rainy season, better roads, improved transportation and the desire to make the most efficient use of the volunteers before their term of service expires in June are all contributory to the most active cam paign.
 Concerning the replacing of 35,000 vol unteers. General Macarthur said he fa- vored the establishment of a standing ar my of I5,0O0 men and authorizing the president to increase it to 100000 men. The general also said he was enlarging the force in General Ioung's district to nearly 1000 men, that heavy re-enforce- ments were being sent to General Hughes in the island of Panay, that more troops had been ordered to southern LuZon and that various column movements had been planned.
 The stranding of the coasting transport Indiana is causing long delay in reach ing number of the remote coast sta- tions in southern Luzon, syvhich have sub sistence to Nov. 1 only and will have to depend largely on foraging until the In- diana is fioated a steamer is secured. The customs warehouses are congestcd, which is delaying the commerce of Ma nila. General Smith. the collector of the port at a meeting Of many importers urged tho necessity for the removal of the goods. The merchants talk of organ izins T company for the erection of bond ed warehouses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
EXPOSITION MAKING.
THE PAN-AMERlCAN ' TO EXCEL lfs
 MANY PARTICULARS. ,5H. g=

The Most Delicate and Intricate Plastic Work Ever Attempted For
 Exposition Purposes Color and
 Horticultural EmbellishE:ent
 The developmcntt tof the Pan-An1eri- can Exposition at Buffalo is observed with profound interest throughout the western world. Almost every day shows some new feature of the magnifi- cent enterprise completed. Some new tower rears aloft its ornamental Ein- naclc. sonle new dome presents it's rounded top to the sky, or some new decorat ton of form or color is added to the wonderful bouquet of architectur- al loyelincss. ....
 Never was there an Exposition so novel, so unlike what the world has learned to expect, as this. With the glorious examples of the Exposition builders art and genius to look back upon with fond remembrance and ad- mration the world has wondered if all that has been promised for the Pan American would be realized. If one may judge by the present stage of the vast work, the millions of visitors to Buffalo during the exposition season, which begins on the 1st of May next, will suffer no disappointment.
 The Pan-American Exposition will outshine it's distinguished predeces- sors in many particulars. Of these the court settings are of first importance. In order that there may be abundant room for the elaborate decorative eff fleets, 33 acres are alone devoted to courts. This area is two and a half times the area of the courts at the Chicago Columbian Exposition. About these broad courts are grouped score of great buildings, in which the multi tude of exhibits from all parts of the western world are to be displayed.
 As a second important feature may be mentioned the ornate architecture the use of plastic ornaEentation of very intricate and beautiful design and the employment of original sclllptured groups in the exterior decorations of buildings, entrances and architectural features. No less than 125 original sculptured groups, modelled by some 30 or moro distinguished American sculp- tors, will be used in this feature of the decorative work.
 The use of au elaborate color scheme has never before been attempted at an exposition. Tho appropriate title of the Rainbow City" has already been applied to this great group of brilliant ly colored buildings, and lovers of color will find the exquisite harmony of tints that has here been produced q most delightful subject for contempla- ton and study. "
 As fourth point of superiority may be named the hydraulic and fountain features. In all the courts are broad pools containing numberless cascades and fountains. These will add to the beauty of the great work in no small degree. Many of the fine sculptures will form a part of these charming fountains. A bread and stately canal. mile and half in length, banked with grass and lined with a double TOW of young trees, completely encircles the main group of buildings.
 The horticultural establishment of the grounds constitutes a fifth point of excellence. Ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers of brilliant hue will
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
Dr. Kennedy Seea His Wife

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The wife cf Samuel J. Kennedy. who has been sen tcnccd to death for, the murder of Dolly Reynolds. but who hhs been granted q new trial, visited Sing Sing prison ycster- day and .as allowed to spend considera- be time in the death house in convers1- tion with Kennedy. The official papers from Albany have not yet arrived. and Warden Johnson did not have authority to move Kennedy from the death house, and his wife had to talk to him through ;s screen during the interview. Both were overjoyed at the meeting, and Mrs. Ken nedy assured her husband that she be lieved as strongly as ever in his inno- cencc and that he would now escape the death chair. She promised on leaving him that she would be on hand to accom- pany him from the prison when he was taken to the Tombs in New York, there to await his new trial
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
Broad scope of the Exposition.

Nearly all of the nations of Central and South America have already sent formal acceptances to the invitation to participate in the Pan-American Exposition. Exhibits showing the re- sources of all the principal countries of Central and South America are now in course of preparation. Government officials are preparing exhibits from the Philippine Islands, Porto Rico, Cuba and the Hawaiian group. About 15 acres have been set apart for the court of the state and foreign buildings on the eastern side of the grounds and little south of the main group.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
MIDDLETOWN TO MERIDEN.

Middletown. Conn, Nov 22-The Middletown Street Railway company will ask the incoming legislature for an amendment to their charter, per hitting them to extend their lines from this city to Meriden. Such an amend ment was asked for at the last general assembly, but it was refused. although
 a petition was presented signed by business men of Middletown and AIer- iden. A more determined effort than before will be made to obtain the amendment to the charter next Janu- ary. The route proposed will be the same as before.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
Hurricane In Colorado,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Nov 22-A hurricane has swept over this city, and signs are blown down, telephone, tele- graph and light wires are down and chimneys have been blown from roofs. People are afraid to venture in the streets, and business is practically sus- pended. The velocity of the wind was the greatest ever attained here-IO miles an hour. The storm started at 10 o'clock yesterday but did not become severe un- til 12:30. The plant of the Colorado Springs Electric company is badly dam aged, the steel stacks being blown down. The High school building was damaged q great deal. The iron roof of the Tenn pie theater was ripped off in large sec tions, and many business blocks were also much damaged, the roofs and cor nices being torn off.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
THE DEADLY WIND STORM.
An Appalling List of. Killed and IT
 jured.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 22.-Tennesses was swept Tuesday night by the most destructive storm ever known in the state. More than 50 persons were killed and 100 more injured, while the damage to houses, timber and other property will reach large figures.
 The storm entered the state from north ern Mississippi and swept across in d rortheasterly direction. Great damage is reported from the counties bordering on Mississippi, and farther on Columbia, ill Maury county, is the heaviest sufferer.
 The path of the storm is about 30 yards wide and was through the north western suburbs of the town. 1n it's path everything is completely wrecked. Not even the iron and stone fence of the arsenal grounds is standing.
 The houses of Captain Aydelott, the Narrclls and other large residences were demolished.
 With the exception of these four houses the storms path was through q section of the town populated chiefly by negroes and the poorer classes, and the houses were mere novels. It is estimated that 15O of them were totally destroyed and larger number damaged.
 The suffering of the people rendered homeless and bereft of all their goods is pitiable.
 The number of houses destroyed in the Nolensville neghborhood is 16.s There were two fatalities. All of the Is houses were totally destroyed. Mir. Hampton had $40O in money, and this was blown and only part recovered. The baby of Jim Christman, colored. reported lost, was found 300 yards from the house at 10 o'clock, lying near a branch, unin- jured One of the family dogs was lying by his side.
 At Lavergne, 16 miles south of hero, on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis road, the velocity of the wind was mar vicious and from best reports lasted only about 20 seconds. In this short time about 35 dwellings were turned into kin ding wood. The loss of life is small compared with the miraculous escapes made. The wind made a swath about 200 yards wide through the middle of the town. The Lavergnc High school and the depot, the two largest buildings. were laid flat on the ground. The less of these two buildings is placed at S1,O00. The railroad lost four section houses also, each valued at $500.
 In almost every nome there were sev- eral injured. Immense damage was done to farms, and hundreds of live stock were killed. Considerable damage resulted at Martins NH and at Indian Creek. Twenty houses at Dallas, Ala, near Huntsville. were demolished, but no lives were lost.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-22
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 WATERFOWL JOTTINGs
Lecture of Professor Turner Last a 7 Evening Very Interesting. :.

SfShihS cry The lecture given by Professor Tur- her in St Mary Magdalene's church in Oakville, last evening. was very inter esting. The subject which MT Turner took was 'SiX Great Cities of the World As this was a very instruc- tive lecture. everyone interested in the great cities of the world could not help being interested. The audience that attended the lecture was fairly large. Fire Department Meeting.
 The special meeting of the fire de partment for the purpose of complet- ing arrangements for their coming ball was held last evening A goodIy num-
 Der of members were in attendance Notes.
 | The funeral of the late Mrs Xiii
 bourne mother of Charles Nilbourne. of Greenville, was held yesterday afternoon.
 l Andrew Fox was removed to the
 Waterbury hospital yesterday after l noon. The reason for AIr FCX'S re- moval to the hospital is that he has l been suffering for some time with rheumatism of the heart and as he lives alone it was necessary to have some one to care for him. | 4 party in honor of Hastings Pe- grum was held at the residence of B.
 H. Mattoon last evening by his son, Frank. Hastings was presented with very elaborate gift by the class of 191 of the Center school. During the evening games of all descriptions were | played and q good time was had by all present. At the close refreshments were served.
 The vaudeville show which was here | last week will return again tonight and give shows here for the remainder of the week. An eye specialist accom- panies the show.
 | The business on the trolley from Oakville to Waterbury has been quite brisk so far this week. Many of the | Oakville people who formerly rode to Waterbury on the first train down in the morning now take the trolley. Twenty-Five tickets can be bought at the rate of f cents apiece. Business is quite good in the Green vile factory. A number Of new hands have been hired recently. The exterior of the fire department building will continue to be so draped for thirty days.