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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
THE IMPENDING TROUBLE.
What an Employer Has to say-Join-
 CTS Are Still Out.


 The carpenters and joiners held a meeting at Il o'clock this forenoon ana discussed the probable outcome of the strike. So far none of the big con- cerns have yielded to the demands or the men, but it was stated at the meet ing this morning that some new devei- opments are expected tonight. The men are hopeful that in the end things will go their way and are determined to remain out until their employers become convinced of the justice of their demands and decide to sign the agreement Whatyer way it goes it is certain that joiners are i'll big de- mand and some of the bosses are get ting its from people whose houses are standing in various stages of con struction, and if the difference is not adjusted before long all the lumber that was carted around some of the buildings will have disappeared and 1t will cost the bosses more to replace it than it would to square up with the men and let the work go ahead. But some of the employers are just as reso- 1ute as the men and declare that they have no notion of quitting so that un- less something unexpected happens the fight is apt to be long drawn out and he would be smart man who could name the winner at this stage of the proceedings.
 In this connection it might not be amiss to state that the editorial com ment in last nights Democrat was read with interest by employers and em- ployes and while some favored the plan suggested as q way out of the diff ference between the machinists and the manufacturers, others could not see why the concerns should be expect ed Ito come together" and talk matters over with the organization. An infor- mai meeting was held last night by few of the principal factories and while nothing definite was agreed upon it was plain that they have decided upon what they will do when the time comes
 We have done nothing as | body regarding the demands of the machin- iSts, said the manager of one of the large concerns to q representatiye<of. this paper, and am not aware that we intend to. In this case as in all ether matters l think each concern will take care of it's own affairs. I be- lieve the machinists will go on strike and that will mean an industrial par alysis in Waterbury during the present summer. It would not be so bad if nobody except the machinists would have to suffer, but this is unavoi6able The machinfsts and tooImakers will not be out long when the rest of the help will come to standstill, so that thousands will be out who don't want to strike. It might be we'll to let the men know in advance, as the Demo crat suggested, what the different con- cerns intend to do, but Pm not sure whether that will be done It might De well to say yes or mo- to the de mands of the men before May 20, but I'm not sure that there is any obliga- ton upon the manufacturers to do this"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
sToGIE CIGAR CoMBINE.

Wheeling, w Va. May 1.-The In telfigencer says it learns on undisputa- ble authority that at least three and probably others of the Wheeling stogie manufacturing establishments have been approached by syndicate made up of wealthy New Workers to enter into consolidation that, it is said, will include the larger factories in Pittsburg as well as those in Wheel ing. It is said the syndicate is com posed of men who are interested in the American Cigar Go. Several Pitts burg concerns have been approached, but it is not known here what success the representatives of the combine have met with there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
NEWSPAPER CANNOT BE SOLD.

London, May 4 4.-According to a dis patch from St Petersburg, the minis ter of the interior. M Sipiaghin, prohib- ited the sale of the Rossiya on the streets for a month in consequence of the papers liberal tendencies, and be cause, just after the appointment of Geenral Vannovski, as minister of pub lie instruction, the Rossiya awakened the wrath of the authorities by re marking that mo sooner was a man of mediocre ability appointed a minister than the Russian press was forced to prolcaim him genius
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
SHORTAGE OF PROVISIONS.

Seattle, Wash, May 4.-Information has been received bS Quartermaster Ruhlin of this city that there is likely to be shortage of provisions at Fort Gibbons, Ala, unless early shipments are made via Skagway and the upper Yukon route. The garrison there, it appears, issued rations to destitute miners to such an extent that serious inroads were made on it's own stock of supplies. Shipments of provisions will be rushed north as soon as possi- ble. It is not thought that the post is in any serious danger.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
CHILE AND NICARAGUA.

Washington, May 1.-The state de- partment has received from United States Minister Merry, at San Jose, Nicaragua. translatfons of certain parts of the recent reciprocity treaty between Chile and Nicaragua. The minister expresses the opinion that the trade between the two countries will be materially extended by the treaty. By the terms of the agreement both countries shall be considered as though they were under the same flag. The duration of the treaty will be five years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
DIVISION AMoNG NUMBERS

London, May 4.-There are further indications that the coal owners and merchants are wayering in regard to the advisability of urging the miners to close the pits The divisions among the men, too. are becoming more marked. The Derbyshire Miners as sociation, representing 30,000 persons, today unanimously passed resolu- ton against the export tax on coal. but, by q small majority, decided not to stop work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
RAILROAD PENSION PLAN.

Chicago, May 4.-President Stuyves- ant Fish. of the Illinois Central Rail road company, after q conference with ". J. Hanrahan. vice-president and general manager, has issued a cir cular announcing q pension plan for the forty thousand employees of the company The plan, which is to take effect Jnly l. is more liberal in it's provisions than has heretofore been adopted by any other road.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
REIFF WINS ANOTER.

London, May 4.At the racing of the Hurst Park club spring meeting to-day, the Maiden Three Year Old Plate, of 1O3 soyereigns, at seven fur longs, was won by MT Moffat's Ach- sates, ridden by Lester Reiff. Twelve. horses ran.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
FOUND IN THE RIVER

Hartford, May 1.-The body of an unknown man was found floating in the Connecticut river here above the New England railroad bridge early this morning. It is believed to be that of George Walton of Thompsonville. The body has been placed in the East Hart ford receiving vault for identification.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
APPEAL IN RATHBUN CASE.

New Haven, May 4-Notice of an appeal was filed to-day by counsel for Mrs Anna Rathbun who was last even ing found guilty of the murder of her husband and was sentenced to state prison for life. It is believed that Mrs Rathbun will be taken to state prison next week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
FIRE IN CRANKY.

Granby. May IA fire which is sup posed to have started from a spark from q north bound freight train this morning, has destroyed one hundred acres of timber land. The fire is still spreading. The property injured is owned by ten individuals.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
TO PREVENT DEMONSTRATIONS
Many Students, Male and Female, Ar
 rested and Houses. Searnhed

Many Students, Male and Female, Ar
 rested and Houses Searched.
 St. Petersburg, May 4-Many male students, a number of female,students, workingmen, Liberal leaders, lawyers and literateurs. were arrested and 300 houses were searched here Thursday night and it is probable that through out European Russia similar tactics were pursued. The object of the move ment is to prevent demonstrations on Sunday next, which is regarded as Labor day. The advisability of the step is considered by some to be ques- tionable, as it may easily provoke trouble.
 Among the houses searched were those of Prof. Leshaft. director of Leshaft's Women's college, and Bar ister Bernstam. The military have been posted near the factories to pre- vent workingmen from coming into the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
FIVE CASES OF SMALLPOX.
Discovered Tn an Italian Settlement at
 Greenwich.

Greenwich, May 4-Hea1th Officer Dr l.. P. Jones Of this place to-day stated that he had discovered five and probably six cases of smallpox in the Italian settlement at Byran, a town ship of Greenwich. Dr Jones is of the opinion that one of the members or the family contracted the disease in New York. Two families of Italians are affected. The houses are b,.ng guarded by six constables and steps are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
MORGAN. FRA NsPoRT DEAL

London May 4.-President Bernard N. Baker of the Atlantic Transport Go sails for New York on the Minneapolis from here to-day. His visit to the United States will only be a short one, for he expects to be back in London by the beginning of June when he will meet J.@Pierpont Morgan to finish up the details of the Leyland-Atlantic transport deal, in which no new de- yelopments appear to have occurred.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
HOUSE AND BARN.

Fire Destroyed Them Near Naugatuck
 This Afternoon.
 Naugatuck, May A house and barn owned and occupied by Fred Ar endholtz, mile south of here were destroyed by fire this noon. Only a few of the contents of the buildings were saved. A horse in the barn was also burned to death.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
SHAMROCK AGRoYTND.

Portsmouth, May 4.-The Shamrock second is aground in the Solent. She went aground at low water off the Warner light ship. The Erin is stand ing by her.
 Later the Shamrock was f1oated and she is apparently uninjured
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
MORGAN WANTS CANALS

New York, May IA London de- spatch to the World says that the Lon- don Daily Express asserts that control Of the European canals Is to be part of J. Pierpont Morgan's plans, so as to secure the delivery of steel into the heart of Europe at the smallest possi- ble expense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
TROOPS MORE HEALTHY.

Washington, May 4. Surgeon Gene eral Sternberg is very much gratified at the showing made in the recent re- port from Manila of less percentage of sick than at any time since the American troops were sent to the Philippines. He attributes the better condition to the fact that officers and men understand the importance of taking good care ol themselYea~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04

Stamford, May IA meeting of the Stamford board of health was called this afternoon, at which measures were taken to prevent q spread of the small pox which has broken out in Green wich. All communication between the Italian residents of this city and Green wich will for the present be stopped.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
TWO NEGROES LYNcHED.
One For Assault and the Other fol
 Keeping Gambling House.

Shreveport, Ia, May 1.-Two lynch ings are reported in specials to the Times. At Rhodesa, twenty-four miles above here, Felton Brigmen, q negro, was lynched for assaulting q six year old colored girl. He is supposed to have been lynched by negroes. Brid- men confessed his crimes.
 At Elden Bridge. six miles from Benton, in Brossier Parish, Grant Johnson was strung up by a mob. Johnson kept negro gambling house and was a menace to the peace of the neighborhood He had been warned to leave but refused. He was defiant to the last.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
ASSIGNING THE BISHOPS.

Louisville, Ky. May 1.-The work of assigning the bishops for the annual conferences for the coming year has been completed by the college of bis
 hops of the Methodist church, south- !
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04

SECOND LIEUTENANTs WANTED.
 Washington, May A number of boards have been convened by the war department for the purpose of exam ming enlisted men who desire to sub init to the competitive examination for promotion to second lieutenants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
DOLLY TESTER MARRIEys AGAIN.

London, May 4.Dorothy, dowager marchioness of Ailesbury, who, as Dolly Tester, of the Gaiety theater, married the late Marquis of Ailesbury, was married again, March 29. at Shanghai to a Scotchman named Web ster.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
ANOTHER COMFT SHEEN

Cape Town, May 4.-Another comet was observed at $ o'clock last evening. It was travelling in a northwesterly Slirection.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
CUBAN REPUBLTC pREsrDExg.

New York, May 4.-In answer to Q telegram sent by the Tribune to T. Estrada Palma, at his home, in Cen- tral Valley, N. Y., which asked if he was candidate for the presidency of the new Cuban republic, the following answer has been received: Ut is too early to thiu!; of such matter much ,nore so as the suggestion has simply been made by q few particular. friends.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04

LAsKER'S GREAT CHESS PLAY.
 New York, May 4.-Early this morn- ing, Emanuel Lasker, the chess cham pion, finished his task of playing twenty three games simultaneously at the Manhattan Chess club. He won IT, lost 5 and drew g.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04
H0ISTED HER MAINSAIL,
Passengers on American Liner St
 Louis Saw the Challenger.

messengers on Amef1can l4lner SI
 Louis Saw the Challenger.
 Southampton, May 4.--While the Shamrock II. was preparing for her first sail the American line steamer St Louis passed her. There were num- Der of Americans on board who close ly scanned the challenger. On passing the yacht the steamship slowed down and saluted. The crews of the Erin and the two Shamrocks, who were ranged on their respective decks, cheered the St Louis heartily.
 During the forenoon the breeze steadied and hardened until q fine, crisp northeaster was blowing, suffi- cient to raise the whitecaps. The jib and staysail of the challenger were hoisted at an early hour, and when the word was given to raise the mainsai1 the speed with which it was hoisted from the deck. in American fashion, demonstrated the handiness of the ap- pliances adopted. The sail is made of dark Sea Island cotton and fully justi- fes the expectation of it's being the largest on record.
 Southampton, May 1.-The chal- lenger hoisted her mainsail at II 40 q. m., slipped her moorings and lying " VI OhbIA AiCl 1CG 1l1 WAS dluOSL awash, went reaching down Southamp- ton water at q pace that made the Erin drive along at full speed to keep her in view.
 Southampton, May 1.-The new cup challenger started on her first trial spin this morning under excellent con- ditions. The sun shone bright and warm and q steady northeastarly breeze was blowing. An immense amount of preparatory work has been done during the past week, and every thing essential was ready when the Shamrock II left her berth. Sir Thom- as Upton and Mr Charles Russell ar rived last evening and saw the last touches put to the preparation. W. G. Jameson and. Designer Watson fol lowed this morning Keen interest is shown in the trial, and large num- Der of yachts and steamers, crowded with passengers, accompanied the Erin and the Shamrock II.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-04

ANTI-TIcKEr scALPING BILL.
 Albany, N r., May 4.-Gov OdeII has signed the anti-ticket scalpins bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Dec 5.-The stock market
opened with firm tone today and gath
cred considerable strength during the
course of the day. The rise did not en-
brace the entire list, however, and the
exceptions to the strength were among
the very prominent stocks. One stock
or a group Of stocks and then another
were taken up and lifted in price. The
dealings in these active stocks was on a
very large scale, but the aggregate of
the days dealings indicated that the
market was not very broad. The general
sentiment among the speculative COM
munity was one of satisfaction over the
contents of the Presidents message and
over the tone of the comment upon that
document in the press. The reocmmen
dations of the Secretary of the Treasury
looking to reform of the banking cur
rency were also viewed with satisfac-
tion in the financial district. The stead
Ter tone of Amalgamated copper remov-
ed an extremely disturbing influence
and was potent factor, though mega
tive one, in the strength of the market
The trading continued to effect hesita-
tion while the course of this stock con-
tinued cratic, but when the firm sup
port at about last nights level, was
perceived, the general tone of the market
became decidedly more confident. The
trading in Amalganlated copper was still
on very large scale. The stock nearly
touched the low record established yes
terday for moment during the morning
but rallied strongly during the latter
part of the day and closed with net
gain of 21a The renewed break in the
London copper market was ignored.
The fact that no engagements of gold
were made for export tomorrow served
to relieve some apprehension that the
money supplies would grow stringent by
drain to that quarter. The banks have
lost to the b-Treasury already up
wards of $4,000, 900 this week, including
the payments for the gold exported on
Tuesday But the expected drafts for
nearly $4000,000 Of Australian gold, of
which the Sub-Treasury was notified
over week ago, have not yet been pre-
sented. The monthly statement of the
money in circulation in the country by
the Treasury was notified over a week
ago, have not yet been presented. The
monthly statement of the money in cir,
cualtion in the country by the Treasury
Department shows an increase of near
ly $4,000, 900 during November, in spite
of the $iS,00O,000 of gold exports and
slight decrease in the National Bank
circulation. Anxiety over the money
outlook was therefore not in evidence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

today, in spite of deposit at the Sub
Treasury for transfer to New Orleans
of $350,000 The most notable points of
strength in the days market We're
among the Gould stocks, led by Manhat
tan, which rose an extreme SIS. This
stock served as a leader, also, of the
striking gains in the local traction
group. New York Central was con-
spicuously strong, as was Pennsylvania.
General Electric rose ga. There were
many gains of l to points in the South
westerns, Crank Trunks. Coalers and
Industrials. Notwithstanding the salts
faction professed over the trust" para
graph of the Presidents message, the
transcontinental stocks and United
States Steel were laggards in the ad-
vance. Great Northern preferred lost
liz and Northwest rs, with rally of
3. The market closed slightly irregular,
but near the top for many stocks
Speculative bonds were strong but
there was irregularity in the general
list Total sales (par valued 1885, 600.
United States refunding rs advanced
IA and the 3's registered IS per cent on
the last call.
Total sales for the day were $4,000
shares including Atchison, $780, do
preferred, $500; B. and O., 1900; Chica
go, r. I. and Pacific, 10000; Erie, $500;
l.. and NJ, 7,400: Manhattan, $500;
Metropolitan, $500; Missouri Pacific, IT,
300: N. Y. Central, 21,6OO: N. and W.,
1900; O. and W., 6,1O0; Pennsylvania,
20, 100; Reading, 25,700; do second pre-
perred, 9,4O0; ST. Paul, 1920; Southern
Pacific. $500; Union Pacific. Al 600; Wa
bash, 1920; do preferred, 1900; Anal
gamated Copper, 100000; r. B. T., "a
200: Peoples Gas, $500; Sugar, $4,000; U.
S. Steel, 13,4O0; do preferred, 14,100;
American Locomotive, 400.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05
Fl. and B. BEERS MARKET LETTER.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
New Orleans. La, Dec. 4.-Liverpool
responded fully to our advance yeSter-
day. and we opened this morning 8 to 5
points higher, but subsequently declin-
ed to on realizing, but advanced 10 on
fresh buying, losing all the advances,
however, in the afternoon on selling by
local longs, closing practically unchang
ed from last nights prices.
A great divergency of opinion regard
ing the Bureaus estimateFcontinues and
this same idea also exists in Europe. Liv-
erpool discredits the report to a great
extent, while the continent was a free
buyer of arrivals today on the belief
that its correctness of the past two
years entities it to some weight.
The movement continues large, both
at ports and interior towns, but is with
out effect for the moment, the Bureaus
issue having eclipsed all other factors.
Short cotton, while firm are not in large
demand and follow the course of flu
lures, instead of leading them as in the
preceding two years, demonstrating the
apathy of foreign spinners.
Should small crop estimates become
popular, the chances are prices may adj
vance further, but If the movement for
the next few weeks fails to confirm, the
disappointment is apt to result in free
selling and lower values.
H. AND B. BIER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05
THE STOCK MARKET
SHOWS FIRM TONE
Speculative Community Sat-
istied With Message.
COTTON TRADING ACTIVE.
Opened at Advance Of 6 to 10 Points,
Then Eased Off.
INCREASED DEMAND FOR STAPLE COTTON
Bill Enthusiasm Recalling the Days Of Hutch
inson Held the Grain and Pro-
vision Markets in
Chicago.
COTTON TRADING ACTIVE
Opened at Advance Of 6 to 10 Points,
Then Eased Off.
INCREASED DEMAND FOR STAPLE COTTON

New York, Dec. 4.-There has been
more interest shown by buyers today in
the general situation and for staple cot
tons there has been an increased de-
mand. Sellers are reserved and al
though no higher prices have been quot
ed the tendency is upwards. Mems
wear woolens am worsteds are scarce
and firm.
COTTON.
New York, Dec 4.-The cotton market
opened firm at an advance of to IL
points and for time was strong on
another bad scare of shorts and on gen.
eral outside buying prompted by great
strength in Liverpool, where prices were
up Is to 15h points Speculation was
very heavy for time with commission
houses large sellers of cotton purchased
before yesterdays sensational advance
occurred. Room scalpers sold on the
early advance. When the first alarm Of
shorts subsidized the market eased off
quickly, January selling down to SC.
But the decline was not of long standing
for another wave of foreign and south
ern buying in connection with brisk
room support swept everything DeIOre IL
and sent prices to above the opening
basis. From this time until near the
close the market displayed pronounced
strength and alte months were bought
with confidence in every slight setback.
Just before the close a big Wall Street
cotton operator sold out $4,000 bales or
more of January, believed to be for
profits. The market eased off several
points and was barely steady at the
colse, though net 4 to s points higher.
Trading was very active and general
with the bear leaders worried by the ac-
tion of the market. Private cables from
Liverpool and dispatches from Southern
spot markets we're very bullish, while
commission houses reported a growing
interest among investors. Northern
spinners were prominent buyers from
time to time, chiefly near months. Re-
ceipts for the day were large, but esti-
mates indicated sharp falling off in
arrivals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-05

call the great transactions of Hutchin-
son, Cudahy, Kent, Reames, the other
giants who ruled the pits and swung
prices for fortunes every session. Bull
as such has not been seen Of
ten in late years had possession of the
markets and in spite of heavy selling
for profits every pit closed strong. De-
cember and May wheat both closed l 3S
to liz up. December corn Is to l IA
higher. May corn 11ac up, and May oats
11s to l 5-Sc higher. Provisions closed
10 to 221ac advanced.
Leading futures ranged as follows: