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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
TIE RESPONDING TELLER
Said to Be Hiding in His Mount
 Vernon Home.

No Warrant for His Arrest Has Been
 Asked-Friends May Induce Him to
 Make Restitution - Said to Have
 Had an Enormous Sum in Cash
 When He Left.
 New York, Oct 25.-The Evening World, following up the reports that Cornelius l.. Alvord. the absconding note teller of the First National bank, was hiding in his Mount Vernon home says:
 developments this morning indi- cate that tie whereabouts of Alvord are known both to his attorneys and the bank officials
 That no warrant for his arrest has been asked is due to the efforts of his friends to induce him to make restitution.
 Negotiations are now on with the bank officials in their belief that it will lead. it is said to the restoration with in few days of a large portion of the amount stolen. AlvOrds arrest would be an immediate bIr to resti- tuition on his part.
 ''Meanwhile the man. who is said by intimate friends to pe in his house Al -h ouHt feiHoli, dhd bT OtAeiS lo pS somewhere in the vicinity, is under close surveillance by detectives. His escape is an inlDO2SiDility.
 ''Alvord is said to have had an eror- nous sum in ready cash when he took his final departure from the bank.
 This, with his real estate holdings. several blocks of securities. his Wlfe's diamonds, his horses sId livery and his interest in several New York busi- ness concerns. are under consideration in the negotiations between Alvords friends and those from whom he stole.
 One of the absconder's friends as Serts that Alvord's holdings when re alized will make him only S1OO,O0O to the bad on the amount of his dera- v
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
THE DOG LAUGHED.

The proprietor of Third avenue store owns a little black kitten that cultivates a habit of squatting on it's launches, like bear or kangaroo, and then sparring with its forepaws as If 1t had taken lessons from a pugilist.
 A gentleman took into the store the other evening an enormous black dog, half Newfoundland, half collie, fat, good natured and intelligent. The tiny black kitten, instead of boltin. at once for shelter, retreated few paces, sat erect on its hind legs, and put it's fists in an attitude of defiance. The contrast in size between the two was intensely amusing. It reminded one of Jack the Giant Killer preparing to demolish giant
 Slowly and without q sign of excita- bllity the huge dog walked as far as his chain would allow him, and gazed intently at the Kitten and it's odd pos ture. Then, as the comIcalty of the situation struck him, he turned his head and 14oulders around to the spec tators. and if animal ever laughed in the world that dog assuredly did so then and there. He neither parked nor growled. but indulged in low chuckle, while eyes and mouth beamed with merriment.-New York Tele- gram. -
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
BRYAN IN PHILADELPHIA.
Scarcely Room for His Party to Get
 Through the Streets.

Philadelphia. Penn, Oct 25.-William J. Bryan arrived in this city at 9:25 o'clock this morning from Wilmington,
 Del, where he spent the night after his
 trip through Maryland and Delaware yesterday. MT Bryan was escorted by
 the democratic city committee of Phil adelphia. When he arrived at the Broad street station of the PennSyl- yania road he was greeted by such q
 mass of people that there was scarce ly room for his party to make it's way to the street. The streets surrounding
 the station were also crowded with thousands of people curious to see the democratic candidate. MT BI.van was
 taken to hotel close to the station. where he was to rest for q couple of
 hours before beginning his tour Of New Jersey.
 As soon as Mir Bryan reached the quarters assigned to him. however. the hotel filled with men cesirous of greet ing him and an impromptu reception began. which precluded all thought of
 rest for the candidate
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
WORKING FOR REFORM.
The Constitutional Reform Committee
 Has Begun Its Labors.

New Haven, Oct 25.-The following was made public to-day: "The Con- sttutienal Reform association, which was organized in this city short time ago, has begun it's work in a practical and thorough manner. The assoc.a- ton. which is non-partisan, having de- clared that it's sole object is to bring about the calling Of a constitutional convention by the legislature. ill order that the people of Connecticut may adopt q new constitution that will be suited to the age in which we live" has addressed all the candidates for the next general assembly on the question of constitutional reform.
 Tt is an interastin fact that all of the candidates for the general assem- bly, from New Haven are in favor of constitutional reform. Their replies to the questions of the Constitutional Reform association were made prompt ly, and in each case they are strongly in favor of the object of the associa- ton. These replies are very interest ing, as they express the views of prac- tical politicians on the question of con Stitutional reform. Frederick A. Aver ill. republican candidate for senator from this district, replied to the first two questions in regard to the election of state officers by plurality vote, and in regard to change in the compost tion of the house of representatives. by answering Yes to both questions. In regard to changes in the compost tiol of the senate Mir Averill says: It the senate) should be increased and should be redistricted according to pop ulItion."
 On the question of enlarging the powers of the governor. MT Averill makes an interesting reply. which is both conservative and yet progressive. He says: Under the present system the practical working of the power of the state executor is satisfactory. I am not certain whether the appoint ment by the governor of inferior court judges would give better results than the present system. As . matter of fact the representatives from the diff fsrent towns practically have power to nominate judges from their towns"
 James F. Bree. the democratic can didate for senator from New Haven answered the first four questions in the affirmative. His views coincide with the object of the Constitutional Reform association. To the fifth uues- ton in regard to the en 'argement of the powers of the governor, Mir Bree says that he is in favor of enlarging the powers of the governor: If the se- lection of judges of the inferior courts be not left to the people. and that the governor have authority to appoint these judges" The four candidates for representatives give similar an- SwerS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
AN ACTIVE MARKET.
Buying of Iron and Steel, No Waiting
 For Result of Election.

H..
 Cleveland O., Oct 25.-The Iron Trade Review this week will say:
 With the election so close at hand it might be assumed that buying of iron and steel would wait on tlre act ual announcement of the result. As a matter of fact there has been an act i've market in the past week, finished material being in largest demand, while pig iron in some selling centers has been more active than ill recent weeks. The placing of contracts with the proviso that they may be can celled in case the election should re- suit unfarorably to the administration, has been feature of the weeks busi- ness. Many buyers, also. satisfied of the election outcome, are evidently placing their orders in the belief that the demand will increase promptly on the announcement of the result and that the result on some materials, at least. will be higher prices.
 Plate have been advanced S1 to S3 ton by Pittsburg mills in view of the heavy sales of the past few months. and steel bars are firmer. The rail situation has not been altered ma terially.
 The disparity between the prices Of rails and billets has been lessened by an advance in the latter Sales at Sli.oo and SIS Pittsburg are reported and some large business is pending.
 Though the Bessemer association is not considering new business with steel companies on the present basis, low prices continue to be reported on malleable beSSemer, one sale of 2,0OO tons having been made the past week at S12.oO at furnace
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
INVITED FRIENDS TO BANQUET
Took Poison at the Table and Died
 Shortly After.

Indianapolis, Oct 25.-Mrs Jennie brldSeWater, q young married woman, or Scottsburs, arranged q novel enter talnment for her friends Tuesday nlSht. Earlier in the day she invited number of them to take supper with her and the meal was an abundant one and had evidently been prepared with great care. Mrs Bridgewater did not eat anything but presided at the table ana waited upon her guests Sudden iE her manner changed and she told her friends that her husband, to whom she had been married but three weeks. had deserted her and there was noth- ing now to live for.
 Astonishnent was depicted rnon every face when the aunouucaniant came and no answer was made. While her guests were silently wondering. at her changed manner she poured a Whlte powder into glass partially niled with water and declared that she wanted to die. A few moments later she became drowSy and when a docto,, was called she was unconscious and dled near midnight. The white DOW der was morphine.
 Mrs Bridgewatef waa 10 years old and womansef good family. Moth ing is known of the cause of the trouble between her and her husband.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
CITY NEWS.

\ son was born last evening to MT and Mrs Michael Carroll of G13 North Riverside street.
 There will be an important meeting of Court R. F. Phelan this evening. Every member is requested to be present.
 John Leary, an employe of the He'll mann Brewing Co. who has been a patient in the hospital for the last three weeks, is able to be out again.
 A four months old son of Mir and Mrs fred Stenborn of 6S2 North Riv- trside street died last night. The funeral took place this afternoon with interment in Riverside cemetery.
 Patrick T. Donahue, while working on . staging on East Main street this morning. fell and severely sprained both ankles. Dr Don2hue attended to the mans injuries. MT Donahue is about 55 years old.
 Michael Mullins of North Leonard street and Miss Catherine Mclaughlin of Cooke street were married this morning i'll St Thomas's church by the Rev Father Crowley. The witnesses were Michael Gilmartin and Miss An nie Mullins. a sister of the groom.
 The ladies of Maccabees. Eagle Hive. No 16. will hold an open meet ing in Congress hall Monday evening when State Deputy John Johnson will speak on the order. All ladies and gentlemen interested in the Maccabees are invited to be present. Besides the address an interesting musical and literary entertainment will be render ed.
 At the St Thomas Church this morn ing at half past eight, the pastor, Rev Father Crowley. united in marriage Michael II. ONeill and Miss Kathar- inc Carroll. After the ceremony q reception was held at the home of the groom T. Gilbert street. The at tending couple for the ceremony were Morgan T. Burke and Miss Grace McGrath.
 The forty hours devotion at St Ann's chu'ch was brought to close this morning at 9 o'clock when a solemn high mass was celebrated. There was also a procession of the | Blessed Sacrament in which about 100 boys and girls participated. The little girls were prettily dressed in white, while the boys were handsomely at tired in suits of black with white neck ties. A large number was present at the ceremonies.
 Two. remons frances have been filed with the county commissioners against granting liquor license to Charles c. Sigmund al "A West Main street. One Of the remonStrants is the Waterb ury Golf club and the other is signed by Charles A. Colley, k. T.. Andrus, Theo- dore Baldwin. l.. H. Schuyler, E. l.. Chapman and E. NJ. Pierpont. Sig mund conducts q restaurant at the above address and has applied for a hotel license. The plas. is in the block near the entrance to the golf grounds.
 The funeral of Bessie Dempsey took place this morning from her late home on East Main street with a mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church and interment in Calvary cemetery. There was a large number of floral tributes including pillow from the shoDmates of the deceased at the Scovin Manufacturing Go. and bou- quets from NJ. E. Hall. Miss S1. B. Hall, Mrs NJ. H. Pulver. Annie Hall. T. c. Perkins. J. E. Lamb and MT and Mrs G. Gardner. The bearers were Edward Lawlor. J. l.. Sullivan. George Garneau, Charles Holmes. John E. Lamb and William Franklin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
COLOR OF AUTUMN LEAVES.
Depends Good Deal on Storing IT
 of Ash Constituents.

Why is 1t that in autumn the leaves of some of the forest trees exhibit q brilliant livery Of crimson while others exhibit only yellow or golden glory? |? r. Q. kee.an, Fin recent letter to Ma turs offers tentative hypothesis as follows. He says:
 Ut is known by analysis that the percentage of ash increases through nearly the whole life of the leaf in bech. sycamore. elm. but not in oak. larch. cherry etc. It depends good deal on whether some one ash constit
 uent (generally lime or silica is being the common maple on May l has 6 per cent ash. The dry leaf of the wild cherry has on April 2S IS per cent. and on October ?, 1.2 per cent ash. Now the leaf of the former tree is only vel low in autumn. and never red. while that of the latter is very often beauti- fully crimson. In the former case there is kind of gradual decay or death of some of the cells, (mo:tly of the
 upper external skim. which occasions
 drainage of mineral and organic sub stances to theSe parts from the still living tissues, and this drainage seems to have q distinct influence over the ultimate autumnal coloring of the leaf itself. It is easy to understand that the leaves which exhibit such a decay
 are just those wherein the chromogen
 precurSiye of the brilliant red cobra tion would likewise suffer an analogou. kind of change. i. e., ~ would tend to become brown. to produce phloba- phene, just az is th9 practically dead portion of the rind.
 Where this accumulation of min.
 eral matter does not take place. as in cherries. entrants. American oaks.
 chromogen does not deteriorate into a
 simple yellow or dull brown. it evolves
 it's proper pigment, aud assumes the
 flush and glow of active living color ''
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
PosTMAsTERs INDICTED.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct 25.,The United States grand jury has returned thir- teen indictments against former post masters and carriers in -..-, Harrison and Paulding counties, this state, charging conspiracy to defraud the government. It is clamled by the post office authorities that the thirteen de fendants went so far as to give away stamps in order to cancel them and sent bulky packages through the of- fees. It is said that dog was sent In this way and that pieces of pine bark were stamped and mailed. sle
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
! THE sALARIED PHYSICIANS.

As many know, the Chinese physi- clan receives a salary from his pa- tients as long as they are we'll, and as soon as they get i'll his pay stops. Some American families, not disdaining to learn something from the other side of the world, have partially adopted the same plan; that is. they pay the sal ary whether they are sick or well. and 1t is, of course, the interest of the doc tor to keep them we'll as much as he can so as to save himself the trouble of attending them.
 When the Chinese method or the American modification of it, comes into general practice. it win be the in terest of the physician who has charge of q family to study each member of 1t physically, mentality spiritually: to prescribe for them correct environment. proper diet and healthy habits; and to labor with the view of inducing them to keep in touch with all these. Win Carleton's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
BANK OF ENGLAND.

London, Oct 25.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve decreased G3S1 ,00O; circulation de creased G290,000; bullion decreased GGI0,901; other securities decreased e146,000; other deposits increased f15.000: public deposits decreased G544. GOO: oteS reserve decreased E301 GOO; government securities un- changed. The proportion of the Bank of England's reserve to liability is 42.S9 per cent Last week it was 43.24 per cent. Rate of discount un- changed at 4 per cent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Appropriations and Pledges Made at
 Concluding Meeting.

Chicago, Oct 25.-The Woman's Home Missionary society concluded its annual meeting last night. The next convention will be held in New York city. The following appropriations and pledges were made:
 Washington Training school, Wash in.ton, D. C., appropriated S62, ,695, pledged $500; Marcy Home. Chicago, appropriated S3,31O. pledged $3SS; Watts De Peystcr home. Tivoli, N. T., appropriated S3.650, pledged S1,S10; Mothers Jewels home, York, Neb. ap- propriated $1O,o16. pledged s1,44O; Sidley hospital. Washington, D. C., ap- propriated SIS, 166, pledged $50; Stick ney home, Lyndon, Wash, appropriated S1.SS0, pledged S7o0; Jesse Lee Memo rial home. Unalaska. Alaska. appropri- ated S4.4G0. pledged S2.36O: Hawaii appropriated $2.5Oo, pledged S2SO; i'm migrant work, appropriated S6,09G.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
TALKED HD0UT LYNCH|NG.
Crowds Surround County Jail
 at Paterson.

Four Men Confined Therein Charged
 With Murdering Jennie Bosschieter
 Extra Guards Were Placed Around
 The Pr.son-All the Crowd Needed
 Was a Leader.
 New York, Oct 25-Crowds sur rounded the Passaic county jaii in Pat treson. x. l.. las5 evening. and threats were made against Walter C. McAllis- ter, George J. Kerr, William A. Deat tn and Andrew CampcU, confined there on the charge of having murdered Jen- nle Bosschieter. So menacing were they that extra guards were put on duty. The officials feared that if a leader appeared at any time to inspire the crowd an assault might be made. There had been fully 300 persons pres ent during the afternoon. but when the mills and factories closed proba- ply 5000 gathered and the excitement was intense, but the majority drifted away without attempting violence.
 A statement was made last night that woman assisted in removing Jennie Bosschieter'S unconscious form from the saloon where she had been drugged to the hack. She had seen tho girl in the back room of the saloon and had helped by lifting her out. open ing the door and standing guard. until there was nobody in sight to interfere
 Sculthorpe. the hack man. said to-day that a woman whose name he does not know was in Saas'S saloon at the time the dead girls drink was lrugged. and afterwords helped to put the girl into the cab. The police are searching for this woman and also for the drug clerk who sold chloral to McAllister. He has disappeared. but it is not thought that he has left Paterson.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
FROM WATERBURY.
Two Runaway Girls in the Police
 Court at New York

New York, Oct 25.-Two young run away girls, who say they came from
 Waterbury and who gave the names of
 Jennie Fefevre and May Dillon. were
 before the police court here today. They were arrested by the police as
 their actions created tine suspicion that
 they had run away from their hOmeS
 The Dillon girl, vino says she is but
 12 years of age. was dressed in boys clothes. The girls said they came from Waterbury to get positions on the stage. They were remanded in the
 cark of the Gerry society until such time as their friends are heard from.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
WANT KITCHENER.
To Suppress the Guerilla Var
 fare in South Africa.
ROBERTS SAID TO BE TOO EASY

A oolu biOOu2u, He1rtleSS General Is
 Needed-The Friends of the Eng
 fish Generals Are Divided In Their
 Sympathy For Their Fayorites.
 New York. Oct 25.-The revival of guerilla warfare in South Africa says the Iribune'S London correspondent, has lighted up English sentiment, es- peclally ln smart society which is di- Vided into military cliques and fac tons. Lord Roberts leniency is con- demned by impatient partisans as source of weakness in South Africa, and the opinion is expressed that a general as cold blooded as Kitchener Is needed to suppress the lawlessness now in progress. These critics make no secret of their diScontent with Lord Roberts methods of peacemaking. There is a strong Butler clique in London which is circulating reports that he was offered by Lord Roberts the succession to command, and that lie Will be rewarded for his services by advancement to the peerage. These partlsanS are most bitter in their refer enceS to Lord Roberts. General Me- thuen also has warm friends who ;ls- sert that he had not received fair treatment, and there a Gatacre group when feSentS his removal from com mand. There is also as remnant of the "Wolseley gang" which clings to the old illusion that England has had only one genera, since the death of Wellington. These evidences of un- gratitude for the immense services renederee bT Lord Roberts are contin- ed withol ooubt to military factions and small Nocial sets. The true na- tional feeli- ' will be disclosed when Lord Roberts returns, and it will be foreshadowed by the reception of the London volunteers on Saturday, which promises to be a revel of good humor and patriotic rejoicing
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. Oct 25.-For Connect cut: Partly cloudy tonight and Fri day; cooler tonight; fresh northeast winds
 Weather notes: An area of very nigh pressure is over New England Low pressure is central in the extreme northwest. There has been q fall of temperature of about 10 degrees in the Lake region and New England. Show CTS occurred in the past twenty-fou hours in the southern sections. Pleas. ant weather prevails generally this morning east of the Rocky mountains
 Observations taken at s q. m.:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
TAKEN THE FIRST STEP

Montgomery, Ala, Oct 25.-Secretary Of State McDavid has taken the first step toward anneXing West Florida to Alabama. In his annual report to the government, the secretary of state says that Alabama runs q mile further south on the eastern boundary thar the tract books have heretofore show1a and that the state is possessed of a wedge of land which his office records failed to show, running 100 miles along the southern end of the state.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
WALL STREET DCINGS

Wall street. 1O:1O .. m.-The realiz- Ing movement, which developed in yesterday afternoons stock market was still in evidence this morning. causing sharp declines in some stocks. northern Pacific was quoted simultan- eously at o'1 '1a down to 511s on the saie or o,ooo shares compared with 57A last night. The bull party took m other stocks for an advance to sustain the market and bid up Brooklyn Tran sit as on rumor of Metropolitan con- trol and lifted Southern Pacific nearly point. The opening as consequence was very irregular
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
MILITIA CALLED OUT.

Montreal Oct 25.-About 100 militia men have been called in to preserve order at the Valley Field cotton mills, where there has been an intermittent strike all the year. This morning the strikers stopped the coal carts of the company from entering the yards of the company and in consequence the company called on the governor for protection.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
POLO LEAGUE. MEETING.
Secretary Morse Calls a Meeting of
 the Directors for Friday.

Hartford, Oct 2J.-Secretary Jacob Morse, of the National Polo league, has called meeting of the organiZa ton, to be held in this city at the Hotel lieu blein, Friday afternoon, to make plans for the opening of the season. At this meeting it is expected that all the diff ferenceS existing between Jean Jacques. owner of the Waterbury franchise. and Fred Doe. the manager of last years Waterbury team, will be settled. Doe will this season manage and captain the Springfield team fol William Murray of Providence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-25
ABOLISH SUGAR COUNTIES.

New York, Oct 25.-It seems likely, from negotiations which have been taking place here. says a Paris dis patch to the Times. that France. Ger many and Austria will abolish the sugar bounties if other countries will abolish the import taxes. It is not asked that America abolish her duties, as she is relatively a small importer of SEpar