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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
A WORLDS UNION.
Incorporation of Christian EndeavOr socaeties-Organizat Growing.

soCaeties-OrGanixat Growing.
 BOSTON, Dec. 19.-The incorporA tion of the Worlds Union of Christian Endeavor under the laws of Massachu- setts was announced at the quarterly meeting of the board of trustees of the United society. Under the incorpora- ton Rev Francis D. Clark, D. D., was chosen president; J. Willis Baer, secre- tary, and William Shaw, treasurer. Secretary Baer of the United society at the meeting reported a total of 61,- 920 societies, with total membership of 3,S20,OOO. In his report the presi- dent, Rev. Francis E. Clark, D. D., said:
 'sThe tide of Christian Endeavor has never run so deep and strong as it is today. There are now 4S0 societies in the Madras presidency of India alone. Japan shows more interest in the work than ever before. China is eagerly awaiting her new secretary, Germany has attained self support the work has begun in Portugal, and some of the smaller countries of Europe have just awakened to the importance of it"
 After the meeting President Clark said that on Jan. 4 he would sail for Europe in the interests of Christian Endeavor. Secretary Baer will start on Jan. for campaign to the Pacific coast, and Field Secretary Eberman will visit every southern state.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS.

The Oakville Social club had a pool table put in their club room on Mon- day.
 Miss Annie Meehan, while on her way to the trolley Tuesday evening, lost very valuable pin. It was a very handsome design, with five emer- aids and one diamond in the center She valued the gift highly as it was the gift of a very dear friend.
 The children are drilling for the ex- ercises to be given Friday at the New ton Heights school. It will close Fri day afternoon for the Christmas vaca- tion.
 The Rev Mir Pooley, who is at his home in South Norwalk, will return Sunday to conduct services in All Saints church.
 The old Frost house was burned to the ground one night last week. The barn was burned some time ago. The house had not been occupied for some time past.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
REVENUE BILL PkssEp.
Temporary TaRiN For Phf2ipDtnei
 Provided by the House.

Temporary TaRi0 For Philippines
 Provided by the HOuse.
 WkSHINGTON Dec. 19.-The bill to provide revenue temporarily for the Philippine Islands passed the house yesterday by vote of 16S to 12s. Five Republicans-Afessrs Mccall (Mass), Littleneid (de.), Hentwole, Eddy and Stevens (Afinn.} n.}--voted with the Demo crats against the bill, and three Demo crats-Messrs. Robertson, Davey and Broussard Ga. .)-voted with the Repub- licnns for it. Mr. Meyer (Dem., La.), was paired in favor of the bill with MT. Foster, an Illinois Democrat. Mir. Warner Qll.), who voted against the Porto Rican bill last congress, voted for the Philippine measure. Mir. Crumpacker Qnd). who also voted against the Porto Rican bill, was ab- sent.
 The bill passed imposes the Dingiey rates on goods entering the Philippines from the United States. It also pro- vides for the collection of tonnage taxes on vessels plying between the limited States and the Philippines and that foreign vessels may ply between these ports until Jan- 1. 1905. The du- flee and taxes collected under the pro- visions of the bill shall go into the Philippine treasury to be expended for .shs uae and bsns6t of the is'anA~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
United Mime Workers Officials tO Be
 Tried I'm Kentucky.

JACKSONVILLE, Ky, Dec. 19.-The Webster county grand jury, in session at Dixon, has returned indictments against James D. Wood, president of the United Mine Workers of America of the Twenty-third district; Kittrege Barnaby, vice president, and w. B. Kissinger, a member of the official board, charging them as accessories be- fore the fact for willful murder.
 The indictments are a result of an investigation of the facts connected with the attack made at the Providence mines by union men five weeks ago. One of the union men named Givens, who was killed in the battle, had pa- pers on his person which were intro duced as evidence against the union leaders.
 A list of the guns, their numbers and the names of the men to whom the guns had been given was found, to- gether with other evidence. Wood, Barnaby and Kissinger, the indicted men, will be refused bond. Barnaby was in Madisonville yesterday, and Wood is said to be in Central City.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
WATERT0WN JOTTINGS.
Officers Elected By the Watertown Athletic Club.

Officers Elected By the Watertown
 Athletic Club.
 At a recent meeting of the Water town Athletic club the following off cers were elected: President, Thomas Anderson; vice-president, Christy Burns; recording secretary, Henry O'Neil; financial secretary, Joseph Huey; terasurer, D. G.. Sullivan.
 Christmas exercises of a. religious character will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening, De cember 20. The program will consist of recitations and singing, accompan- jed by cornetist. In the morning the Rev ". ". Winans will preach on '.Incarnation.'' The church will be decorated with plants and ferns for the occasion.
 Anyone wishing to purchase an Evening Democrat can be supplied at W. J. NIiller's barber shop soon after the arrival of the 5:30 train.
 Frank P. Bryant. our local shoe deal CT, is confined to his bed with sick ness.
 At the Knights of Pythias meeting, which takes place in Fythian hall this evening, the degree of page will be conferred upon one candidate.
 Miss Davis is visiting her sister, Mrs F. B. Noble of this place.
 John Purdy has received some hand some glassware for prizes to be given away with tea checks. Read his ad- vertisement on page three.
 Hugh McFadden has accepted a po- sition in Waterbury.
 Mrs l.. Booth is doing the house. work for John Bryan in the northern part of the town.
 William Warrington is taking care of Jacob Blakeslee. who is confined to his bed with sickness.
 Mrs A. J. Stevens left for New Ha- ven yesterday to spend a few days with her mother.
 William Bone, who has been assist ing the harneSSmaker, Oliver Smith, severed his connection yesterday.
 Some of our young men who walk home from the Oakville Pin Co.'S fac tory every evening. were somewhat surprised when they were obliged to allow what they thought was a cat take it's time crossing the main roads q few evenings ago. They We're step ping over the ground rather fast when all of a sudden they were warned by an odor suggestive of skunk. They chose wisely and allowed the skunk to take its time without even forcing the stubborn animal.
 Grange meeting takes place in town hall this evening. A large attendance is earnestly requested.
 Vincent Pegrum left here Tuesday morning for Yarmouth. arriving at his home early Wednesday morning.
 The Center school will close to-mor- row for Christmas vacation. Exer- cises will be held in the different rooms from 1 o'clock to 2:30.
 Conductor Scott and Brakeman Rab- toy, who were summoned to Provi- dence as witnesses for q railroad suit returned Tuesday evening. the court having adjourned to some future date.
 Mir and Mrs Elmore Hubbell left here yesterday to spend a week with friends in Waterbury.
 Mrs Carrie Judson is moving some of her furniture into her new resi- dence.
 The Misses Emily Thomas. Lizzie Lafedy and Theresa McClaine have ac- cepted positions with the Heminway x Bartlett Silk Co.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
cast of the siberian Line.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Odessa cor respondent of The Times says reticence is shown by the Russian official publi- cations in regard to the actual cost of the Transsiberian railway. Accord ing to the Odessa Novosti, the line when it was begun ten years ago was estimated to cost 350,O0O,OO0 rubles ($18O. .25O,000, but the difference, esti- mated and actual, up to year ago was over 43O, ,000,000 rubles. Before the line can possibly be put in working order, says the correspondent, there is reason to believe that the total cost will be over 1000, COG, 900 rubles ($515, ,000, ,O0O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
A Rtotous Scene In Birmingham.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-David Lloyd- George, NJ. F., speaking in Birmingham town hall last night, precipitated a scene unprecedented in that city since the Aston park riots. Those present were hostile to the speaker and were en- ragged by bis pro-Boer and anti-Cham- berlain utterances. They rushed the police cordon guarding the platform. In the meanwhile the building was be- sieged from the outside by mob of several thousand people, who smashed windows and tried to force the doors which had been barricaded. They fusil- laded the audience with stones through the windows. The police reserves were turned out and succeeded in dispensing the mob after repeated charges. A number of persons were injured, and the town hall was completely wrecked. Not single window was left whole.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Redmond Welcomed to Dublin.

DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec 19.-Mr. Red- mond and his party were warmly well comed here last night by the lord may or and the civil authorities. He ad- dressed an enormous crowd from the steps of the mansion house. His speech was largely a reiteration of his utter ances at Cork. MT. Redmond assured the crowd that if they made their cru sade strong, menacing and dangerous enough to England they might count upon the united support of the Irish Americans as well as that of the peo- pie of the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Fire In a Factory.

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn, Dec. 10. There were many narrow escapes from death last night in a fire which totally destroyed the building occupied by the Snap Hook and Eye company in this place. A number of young women were working on the second floor, and the flames cut off their es- cape by way of the stairs. They ran to the windows, and pole was found leaning up to one of windows from the ground. One after another the girls grasped the pole and slid down to the ground in safety. A few minutes later the room from which they had just es- capped was enveloped in flames.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
New York Central Indicted.

HERKIMER, N. Y, Dec. 19.-The Herkimer grand jury has handed up two indictments against the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company growing out of the round house explosion at this village on Aug. 19 last, which resulted in six deaths and great damage to surrounding prop erty. One indictment was for man. slaughter i'll the second degree and the other for violating the penal code in the negligent use and management of explosives. This is the first time in the history of the county that corpora tion has been indicted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

A. ]. Shell wanted to attend a party but was afraid to on account of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse. He says, "I was telling my troubles to lady friend, who said, 'Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di- arrhoea Remedy will put you in con- dition for the party I bought bot tie and take pleasure in stating that two doses cured me and enabled ne to have a good time at the party" Mir Shell is a resident of Summer Hill, N. Y. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

At the regular meeting of the Pe- quot club held December 16 the fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, A. D. Hitchcock; vice president, H. w. Upson; secretary, F. A. Wells; treasurer, E. H Oviatt; auditing com mittee, l.. A. Rose, w. G. Upson, H. Neal.
 The ladies of the Third Congrega- tional church will give an entertain ment at the chapel this evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Minneapolis Mills Closing.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 19.- Four -four mills of the Consolidated Milling company were shut down yes terday. There is every probability that nearly all mills will be closed before the end of the week. The closing of the mills results, in part, from tenn porary depression in the demand for four from abroad. A. c. Loring, presi- dent of the Consolidated Milling com pany, said that very serious element in the conditions which had compelled shutdown at this time was the short age of cars in the northwest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
n National Playground Movement.

TOLEDO, O., Dec. 19.-Professor s. T. Tsanoff, the founder of the play ground movement in America, and Pro- lessor Zueblin, president of the Chicago Complete Education league, have start ed movement for the organization of a national society to promote the play ground movement. Chicago is to be the headquarters of the organization.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Ohio Monument Not Unveiled.

MACON, Ga, Dec. 19. The Ohio monument over Federal dead prisoners was not unveiled at Andersonville yes- terday, but the programme of exer- cises that had been arranged was exc cuted. The shaft was not completed. Governor Nash and party returned to their homes at night The weather was disagreeably cold, the thermome- ter showing around 20 degrees. The Massachusetts monument will be un- yelled today.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
pr. Krause Placed on Trial.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Dr. Krause, the former governor of Johannesburg, who is charged with high treason and incit- ing Cornelius Broeksma, the eX-public prosecutor of Johannesburg, who was executed Sept. 30, to murder John Douglas Foster, an English lawyer at tached to Lord Roberts staff, was formally committed for trial yesterday at the Bow street police court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

Tn the District Court of the United
 States for the District of Connecti-
 cut.
 In the matter. Of the Mattatuck Drug Company, bankrupt, No TAO in bank ruptey.
 ORDER OF SALE.
 At the first meeting of the creditors of the Mattatuck Drug Company of Waterbury, Conn, the above named bankrupt, held at the office of Henry G. Newton, Esq, referee in bankruptcy for New Haven county, Room ., No SIS Chapel street, New Haven, Conn, on December 18th, 1901, called for the purpose, among others, of deciding as to the mode of disposal of the assets of said bankrupt and whether at auc- ton or private sale, due notice thereof having been given by mail to all cred itOrs of the bankrupt at law ten days before said meeting, and the creditors present or represented at said meeting having requested the making of the following order. it is ordered:
 That the trustee, Lewis E. Calien- der, Esq. be and he is hereby author ized to sell all of the property of the bankrupt, except choses i'll action, at puDllc ductlOH. OH the pfe1IllSeS, NO 2S2 Cherry street, Waterbury, on De cember 27th. 1901, at 10 o'clock q. m, order of said auction to be posted on the signpost in Waterbury and ori street side of premises, and advertised in one paper three (3) times having a circulation in Waterbury, and other advertising as the trustees may deem advisable.
 Dated at New Haven, Conn, this 16th day of December, 1901.
 HENRY c. NEWTON,
 d17t3 Referee in Bankruptcy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
EataI Elevator Accident.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-One person was killed and seven were injured by the fall of a passenger elevator in the big department store of Sehaper Bros The drop was from the fourth floor to the basement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Bank Messenger skips with Cash.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Albert J. Ayres, messenger for the Union bank in Brooklyn, has disappeared with $2.- GOO in gold in his possession. The gold belonged to the bank.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

The Thomas Reaches Home Port.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10. - The transport Thomas has arrived from Manila via Nagasaki. She has 91 cabin passengers and 1884 soldiers on board
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The navy department has announced the formal acceptance of the battleship Wiscon-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
Special for the Holidays.

Until January 1, 1902, will give away free with every $500 purchase, a Rogers < Hamilton triple plate but ter knife and sugar spoon.
 Solid gold watches. 14 kt Waltham movement, worth $45.OO, reduced to $35.OO.
 Solid gold ladies' watches, IA kit , diamond case worth $500, reduced to $25.00.
 Solid gold watches. If kt, worth $25.0O, reduced to $19.50.
 Full jewel. adjustable Waltham or Elgin watches, with 3 ounce silver case, worth $22.O0, reduced to $14.O0
 Gold filled case watches, warranted for 20 years, Waltham or Elgin move ment, worth $1S.OO, reduced to $13.75.
 Solid silver watches, gold inlaid, Waltham or Elgin movement, worth $16.00, reduced to $12.50.
 Gold enameled watches, special price S75O.
 Gold plated watches, warranted one year, $3.50.
 Watches cleaned and repaired, guar anteed for years. $1OO
 Engraving, clock and jewelry repair ing q speciality.
 N. B.-Eyes fitted and a large line of optical goods.
 M. GREEN.
 213 Bank street. Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
ENMANSHIPl PROF HoLLEY

Teaches every pupil 10 write g tine rapid, business hand, in course of 10 private les~ons and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of art
 167 BANK STREET..
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
The Barnes House, C. H. BARNES, Prop'r.

First class board by day or week., Livery and veterinary in connectiOns Horses wintered and taken care off all box stalls.
 MAIN ST, woODBURY, CONN.
 Telephone. r
 Sleighing parties furnished with supper at short notice.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28

results hoped TOT, anu po1nr1ng OUT
that the British public must be pre-
pared for return to the policy Of oc-
cupying districts and studding the
country with military posts as the
only means of effecting complete paci-
fication. This process, the correspond
ents say, will occupy much time and
necessitate constant supply of fresh
troops. The strain OH both officers
and men has been and will be enor-
nous, and arrangements must be made
to send fresh troops to the front in or
der to enable the troops to be sent
home.
"Unless this is DONE" says the ad-
vices to the Times, "there is prospect
of the war lasting for years There
is no use renewing peace negotiations.
Nothing approaching TERMS as the
word is understood. would be polite
with the Boers"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Billiards by telegraph.

Cleveland, March 27.-Martin Mullin
of Cleveland and Win McCreary of st.
Louis played game of billiards last
night by telegraph. the first of it's kind.
The score was telegraphed to the re-
spective cities after each inning. Each
player used a table in billiard hall
in his own city. Mullin won, scoring
800 points to All by McCreary. Null
Inns high run was so. McCreary's 53.
The game lasted two and one-half
hours, and the Cleveland end of the
game was watched with great inter
est by 400 billiard enthusiasts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Railroad Medical Department.

Des Moines. March PA unique de-
partment in railroad work has been
naugurated by the Illinois Central
company, which has organized what is
called hog medical staff" consist
ing of 13 veterinarians. whose bust
ness it is to visit those sections of
the country along the line of the H.
linois Central where hog cholera pre-
walls and to provide the farmers with
a medicine which is almost a sure cure
OF the disease. 1t is claimed that they
have been very successful and have
demonstrated their ability to cure more
than 80 per cent of the cases on which
the medicine is used. The company
gets its reward in the increased busl-
ness in hauling the live hogs to market.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
LATEST NEWS OF TRADE
Chicago Grain and Provision,

Chicago, March 26.-Moderate activity in
corn was In contrast to the uuietness of
other markets on change today. The tone
OF the cereals was easier, corn closing 1sdl
Ac, wheat AaBc and oats &c lower. Pro.
visions We're steady, closing unchanged to
TIC higher. Closing prices
Wheat.March, 74Ac; May, 75laq75ssc.
Corn March. 4O7sc; May. 42Lsa42Ac:
July. 42&c.
Oats-March. 2+%c: May, o5c: July. 24&c.
Pork-March. $15.55; May, $3.50; July,
$15.12R.
! Lard-March, ar ss.15; May. sso7Ha; Sept.
SS.02M
!, Ribs March. ss.oods.o21a; May, ss.ooa
S.021a: Sept. $7S7h
Cash quotatEons-No. . red wheat, 74&@
16Ac; No. 3 red wheat 71E@75hc No. 3
spring wheat. 671%M75lhc; No. . hard wheat,
1Il&@72Ac No: 3 hard wheat. 7OAd72&c
no. corn, 4lhac; No. corn. 41@41Ac: No.
oats. 25&M26c; No. . white oats. oSdoec.
No. white oats, 271hM2Sbc
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
GEN. DELAREY DEFEATED,
Beers Suffer Heavy Loss In a Battle With
Babingtons Force.

London, March 26.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria,
March %: "Babington's force, includ-
ing Shekleton's column, attacked De-
larey, 1880 strong, southwest Of Ven
tersdorp, and having defeated him,
followed him rapidly, with the result
that the Boer rear guard was driven
in and their convoy captured, includ-
Ing the guns captured at Walls Bank.
Our troops displayed great gallantry
and dash. They captured two IS
FOUNDER guns, one pompom, six Max
inns, 32O pounds Of big ammunition,
10000 rounds of small ammunition, 16O
rifles, 53 wagons and "a carts, besides
taking 40 prisoners. Our losses were
slight. Many Beers We're killed or
wounded"
The official casualty list issued last
evening indicates a renewal of active
operations since the failure of the ne
gotiations between Lord Kitchener
and General Botha.
At Hartebeestfontein March % and
% two officers We're killed and three
wounded and four men killed and 20
wounded There also seems to have
been heavy fighting at place near
Gredgedacht March IS.
The Pretoria correspondent of the
Standard says it is obvious some
months must pass before Boer resist
ance can be crushed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Grand River Flowing High

Grand Rapids. Mich, March 81
Grand river has passed the high water
mark and reached the danger limit
here. 1t is 121a feet above its normal
level. Easements of factories, bust
ness houses and residences are flooded
A dozen large factories on the west
bank of the stream are idle because
the water has reached their fire and
many men are idle. A number of
houses and factories are completely
surrounded by water and boats are
used to go to and from them
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Mrs. Nation Kicks on Name.

st. Louis, March 26.-Mrs Carrie
Nation favored st. Louis with short
visit yesterday. En- route to Cincin-
natl, the famous saloon wrecker
stopped here between trains and
visited liquor establishment on Mar
ket street that had been named after
her. Mrs. Nation called the proprie-
tor to task for daring to name his es-
tablishment after her. The saloon
man said he belonged to the nation.
as did his customers, and he meant
to retain the name. Mrs. Nation
was compelled to continue her journey
without securing the object of her
visit. She was followed by a crowd
as soon as her identity became known.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Kruger Is Optimistic.

London, March 27.-The Amsterdam
correspondent of the Daily Mail wires
the substance of an interview with
Mr.. Kruger, whom he found in most
optimistic frame Of mind" General
Babington's victory over Cen
eral Delarey had BEEN" Mr. Kruger
thought, "magnified in the reports. He
thought the Magaliesberg range and
Rustenburg were again in the posses
sion of the Boers," continues the cor
respondent, "and the old guerrilla
game will continue until England is
forced to make peace overtures.''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Settlers Bound for North Dakota.

Chicago, March 27.-Possessed OF
homestead rights, household effects
and requirements Of land development,
between LOO and 1900 persons left
Chicago yesterday over the Wisconsin
Central road for agricultural regions
OF North Dakota. Six special trains
were required to carry the party and
belongings. The prospective settlers
gathered in Chicago from Ohio, In
diana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mary
land, Illinois and other states. and
among them were between 800 and 400
members of the German Baptist
church. commonly known as Dunkards.
All but a few of the land hunters will
settle in the Devils Lake. Mouse
river and Turtle mountain regions.