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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
Royal Quarrel Denied.

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Dutch gov ernment and the Dutch court are again strenuOusly denying the stories of mat rimonial quarrels between Queen Will helmina and the prince consort, but the scandal has become too public for any hope of hushing it up. According to some reports, q reconciliation be- tween the queen and Prince Henry was effected largely through the inf1u- enee of Emperor William, and the queen mother. in order to preserve an appearance of concord, even paid the prince consort's debts. The Dutch min isters at foreign courts continue to aver that the couple live in ''an ideal ly happy union' and "are deyotedly attached to each other," etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
THE JANE ToPPAN CASE.
District Attorney Presented His Case
 to Jury To-Day.

| District Attorney Presented lis Cdst
 to Jury To-Day.
 1 Barnsiable, Mass, Dec 6.--Summon ! cd by the slow beat of the harsh toned i bell on the courthouse here, the graile jury of the superior court of Barn stable county came together at o'clock this forenoon to consider evi ! dence against Miss Jane Toppan, tllt 1 Cataumet murder suspect. Although l the accused woman has been ill the lower court three times prepared to 1 answer to the charge of having caused 1 the death of Mrs Mary +. Gibbs, by 1 poisoning last August. on each occa 1 ion I postponement has been granted and finally the district attorney decid- ed to present the evidence to the grand jury direct.
 Twenty out of the twenty-three members Of the grand jury, from four teen of the towns along Cape Cod, were present at the opening of the court Six witnesses whom the gov ernment has summoned also were at hand. They were o. A. Brigham of Lowell: Mrs Buelah Jacobs of Somer- vile: Dr Whitney of the Massachu- setts general hospital: Professor Wood of Harvard university. and State De tectives Whitney and Latteney.
 Chief Justice Mason of the superior court presided. After the formal an- nouncement by rf1e erier. Clerk Hop kins called the roll of grand jurors. Rev A. H. Spence. pastor of the Uni tartan church Of Barnstable, offered prayer.
 Cb;of TuCt;cn Mason ftnT dicnoicSad the jurymen, telling them that they should retire and attend to such mat ters as the district attorney might lay before them"
 Then they filed down the stairs to the little district court, where the dis trict attorney began the presentation of his case at 9:15 o'clock.
 Professor Wood and Dr Whitney were the first two witnesses They spent about half an hour each in the jury room. They finished in time to return 10 Boston on the morning train.
 All the witnesses had been cautioned not to talk about the case. From q person fn authority who has figured i'll the case. 1t was learned that Professor Wood was expected to tell of poison found in the body of Mrs Gibbs, be- lieyed to have been morphine. Before the proceedings began today it was stated that should the grand jury re- turn an Indictment Miss Toppan would immediately be brought before Justice Mason 10 plead. It was intimated, however. that a trial might not be reached before next April
 District Attorney Holmes. who has charge of the prosecution, said:
 s.Of course I cannot say anything for publication about the nature of the evidence, though l would like to do so. Already there has been a vast amount of stuff printed about this case which is all guesswork and if half of it is true, it Is more. than I ever knew till read 1t in the papers,"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
CONVENT ROBBED.
Water Works Faklr Stole All tlle Cash
 That Was There.

New London, Dee Gone of the meanest of thieves is said to be the fellow who selects the church or con vent and he was in this city yester- day. getting i'll his fine work, taking as his victims the Sisters of Mercy convent connected with St Mary's Star of the Sea church.. He represented himself to be all efnploye of the water works department and managed to get possession of all the money there was in the convent. some S60, that the sister superior had on hand to meet some bills that were due in the early part of the month.
 Yesterday morning about Il o'clock, while Frank Shea. the sexton of the church. was at work clearing the snow from the walk, man approached him saying he was from the water works department. that there was break in the water main and that water was to be shut off to permit Of repairs. He warned Mir Shea to see that there was water sufficient i'll the boilers at the church and to see that the parsonage and convent had supply of water for use. The fellow was about the prem lSNa lOT uslAA slll suOuI luOIt. DuL ltU one suspected anything wrong until late in the afternoon when the sister superior reported that the money had been stolen from the convent
 Father Joynt saw the fake water man go into the convent by the base ment door, but supposed he was there for the purpose of looking after the water pipes. This was before noon and at q time that the sisters were bnsily engaged in dismissing the chill dren from the parochial school, there being none i'll the convent except the one who was attending to the domes- tic duties of the household
 Father Joynt gave information of the robbery to the police and they are endeayoring to locate the slick rascal. He is described as being Of good build. about five feet eight inches tall, dark complexion and mpustache, and wear ing checked overalls. sack coat and cap. It is said that his description tallies with that of the fellow who vis- ited the Memorial hospital about a year ago for unlawful purposes, that time representing himself as an eln- ploye of the gas and electric company who came to examine the electric wir- ing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
JAPANESE LABoRERs.

San Francisco. Dec 6-Eighty Jap arese laborers arrived on the Nippon Maru from Yokahoma under contract 10 work in the coal and iron mines at Baroreran. Mexico, about 100 miles south Of the American line. They lra the first of a lot of 400 Each is pro- vided with contract for three years. At the expiration of that period they are ia be sent back to Japan without expense to them. The Japanese will be taken on q special car and will travel under guard so that none can escape in transit through this country. The railroad company agrees 10 turn them over to the immigration inspector 3N Eagle Pass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
SHOT lIIAfSEIF

Stamford. Dec 6.--BTt Miles, las borer. twenty-eight years of age. was brought to the hospital here to-day suffering from n gun shot wound iu- tlicted by himself during the night hn Greenwich. where he lived. AIllea and his brother quarrcled last eyen- ing and Burt was ordered from the house. This morning the brother found Burt grooming on the premises. He had shot his face partially away With a shot gun. His condition ia critical.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
LARGE ATTENDANCE TO-DAY
Mr Gaines, Just From the Philippines,
 Was Sworn In.

Washington, Dec 6.-There was q large attendance on the floor of the house when the session opened to-day. After the reading and approval of the journal, Mir Gaines of Tennessee, who has just returned from the Philip pines. was sworn in. Speaker Hen derson announced then the appoint mcnJs on the ways and means, appro- priations and enrolled bills commit tees. Congressman Russell of Con- necticut Is on the ways and means committee. At l2:06 the house ad- journed until Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock
 The senate committee @on foreign af- fairs. to-day reported favorable vote on the new Hay and Pauncefote trea- ty, which provides for the construc- tion of q canal
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
SOLD TO sATIsFY DEBTS.

Dallas. Tex, Dec 6.--Tn the United order was made i'll the case Of the Providence Life and Trust company vs Port Arthur channel and dock com pany. directing that tAe. property of the defendant company he sold to sat isfy debts amounting tosS1 ,s00,31S, on date to be decided by the court. The decree is entered without prejudice to rights of the Kansas City Southern railroad, Guardian Trust company, or others who may intervene within 30 days. The upset price for the prop erty is S5OO,OOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
Cuban Legsarasnre ca,,ea.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. G. Charles Hartzell secretary of Porto Rico, who is acting as governor during the absence of MT. Hunt, now on q visit to the United States. has issued call for the legislature to convene on New Years day. The city council has passed resolution providing that q cable dispatch be sent to President Roosevelt thanking him for his kindly interest i'll the affairs of Porto Rico as set forth in his message to congress, which causes an affectionate express sion of gratitude from the country to- ward you" The council also tenders an expression of its affection and asks the presidents support in behalf of the erection of q naval station here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
Nixa Tonunn,s Case

TRANSFERABLE. Mass, Dec. S. Without waiting for the usual pro. ceedings of a formal hearing before the district court at which the defense usually has an opportunity to be heard, the Barnstabie county grand jury to. day will be asked to act upon the case Of Miss Jane Toppan, who is iucar. cerated in Barnstable jail charged with the murder of Mrs. Mary F. Gibbs of Cataumet, Mass. The calling of the grand jury Is therefore HI extraor- dinary occurrence and has created con- siderable comment in this vicinity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
TROOPS WANT MONEY.

New York, Dec 6.-The Constanti- nople correspondent of the London Times and the New York Times says the garrison at Mecca, which has not been paid for a long while, has muti- nied. As a result money to pay the troops was sent from Constanunople on Wednesday. Hundreds of Turkish women pensioners gathered on We'd nesday iii the precincts of the porte, weeping ishrieking and demanding their pay The grand vizier dispersed them by telling them they would for feit their pensions if they did not cease their clamor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
pi,tshnrg Fnrnaces Clo.tn..

PITTSBURG. Dec. 6.-The closing down of the Clinton furnaces on the south side is one of the more recent ef- fects of the great freight congestion in Pittsburg. Nearly all the principal mills and furnaces in Pittsburg are now idle or running at low ebb. Those that are able to keep in operation are ex- pecting to close down in a few days. Officers of the Bessemer Furnace asso- citation state that practically all the val ley plants are closed or else are work ing so lightly that little was bein gained. Railroad officials promise th. matters will improve after the first of next month.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
wouIa stop Boer wnr

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-At the Audi torium mass meeting Sunday evening, Dec. S. 10 be addressed by Bourke Cochran, delegation will be appoint ed to visit President Roosevelt to ask the president to use the influence Of the United States with the British gov ernment toward q just settlement of the war between England and the South African Republic. Congress will be asked to aid the president in seeking to bring about settlement of the war.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION.

Chicago, Dec G.-The new executive committee of the National Livestock association has organized, with H. J. Hagenbarth as chairman. The old off cers were reelected, as follows: presi- dent. John ". Springer; first Yice-pres> ident. |. !. Hagenbarth; second vice president, John W. Holtz; secretary, c. +. Martin; treasurer. George w.. Gonlding. The important questions to be decided to-day are: Where will the association meet next year. and shall permanent exposition be selected? Pittsburg, Portland, Ore; Denver and Kansas City are candidates for next years session.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
pAsHED INTO STATION

Frankfort, Dec GA large part of the handsome railway station precinct here was wrecked this morning by the Orient express, the air brakes of which failed to work. The train dash ed into the station at full speed, jump ed the platform and came to stand- still in the middle of the waiting room against the debris of a stone wall A few of the passengers were badly bruised, but none was fatally injured. The people about fhe station and in the waiting room had remarkable es- capes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
WORKMAN KILLED.
Working Under Bridge When stonc
 and Earth Fell Upon Him.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec G.-While workmen were engaged at work under Il street railroad bridge at Medina Yes terday, large quantity of stone and earth gave way, killing one of the men and seriously injuring two others. The dead:
 Patrick Craven of Canandaigua, agel 55; buried under tons or rock, left arm torn out. chest crushed in and stom- ach torn open.
 Injured: Robert Montgomery, Medina, severe internal injuries and badly crushed lungs; may recover; Harold Raymond, Neark, 45 years old; legs and several ribs broken; internal injuries; chances of recovery only fair.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
ARRIVAL OF NEW STEAMER.

New York. Dec 6.-The new steamer Breslau of the North Germon Lloyd line arrived in port to-day. The Bres- lau is steamer of the same type as the Koln and Kaisel and is intended as q freight and immigrant passenger ship She has accommodations for if ty cabin passengers. She brought 39 cabin and 1000 steerage passengers. The Breslau was built at at VogesallS, near Bremen. fer registered tonnage is 4.S07, gross tonnage 7,524.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
CHILD BURNED.

Colbrook. Dec 6.--Marcella. the four year old adopted daughter of Joel T. Parmalee. of Robertsville, was serious ly and perhaps fatally burned today. The parents were out doors and when Mrs Parmalee returned she found the child enveloped in flames. She wrap ped her own clothes around her and eytingnished the fire. but not until the child was badly burned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
p,,,. Wa. Not Mi.. crop.e,.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 6.--A special from Wilson. N. C., says that the man and woman detained here by the DO. lice under the belief that they were Miss Nellie Cropsey and companion have been discharged from custody on information from Elizabeth City. N. C.. that the woman held could not be the missing girl The principal diff. ference in the description of Miss Crop sey and the woman detained was the arrangement of teeth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
FEDERATION MEN IN SESSION
Contest To-Day Over the Seating of q
 Delegate.

4OCACs-ettCs
 Scranton. Pa. Dec e6.-The first hour Of the second days session of the American Federation of Labor to-day was taken up by the calling of the roll and the reception Of large num- Der of resolutions. which were not read but We're at once sent to appro- priate committees. In the temporary absence of President Gompers. First Vice President Duncan of Boston pre- sided.
 There are several contests over the seating of delegates yet undecided. One of the most important is brought by Francis di Spagna of the Mosaic Workers nnion against the seating of D. $. Wood, president Of the Ceramic, Mosaic and Encaustic Tileworkers' International union
 Di Spagna's fight against Wood is over the question Of jurisdiction in laying ceramic tiles. The Mosaic Workers union claims the sole right to lay such material and took the ques- ton before the Louisville convention Of the federation last December Di Spagna says that the matter was re- ferred to the executive council of the federation. which body advised him to try to adjust the difficulty with the tile layers union. He states that he has made every endeayor to that end, but has failed. and the present con yention will decide the case.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
pETITIONED AGAINST IT.

New York. Dec 6.--The Paris core spondent of the London Times and the New York Times says 5000 persons have petitioned the chamber of depu- ties against the order of M. de Lanes san. the minister of marine, abolishing the Good Friday ceremonies in the navy. The committee on petitions of the chamber recommends de Lanessan
 to accede to the petition on the ground that tllree-uuarters of the French sail OTIS are Bretons and fervent Catholics.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
LOYAL TO THE BoERS.
The Cape Rebels Cause of Prolonging
 South African War.

South African War.
 New York, Dec GA correspondent of the London Times .and the New York Times, wiring from Pietermartlz- burg. Natal, says the Boer generals would probably have thrown up the sponge long ago but for the loyalty of the Cape rebels to the Boer cause, The bulk of the enemy in Cape Color z consists Of rebels. For the Boers 10 surrender without protecting the rebels would be regarded as the height of eontemptible meanness by all Afrikan- ders and Boer sympathizers, and would produce such revulsion of feeling on the part of the colonial rebels against the republicans as would be the best safeguard against any future rising Of the Dutch coionists. The truth is, says the spondent, that neither side can accept peace on any terms the other can grant, and therefore there is noth- ing left but to rely on the effects of attriIion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
WANT OrR BOATS.

New York. Dec 6.-Three more Hol land submarine torpedo boats may be sold to I foreign power, says the World. Captain '. Geelmyrden of the royal Norwegian navy. has been sent by his government to buy, if pos sible. that many destroyers. Two of the boats have already been sold to Japan and several to Russia. .a test will be made for Captain Geelmyrden on Peconic bay this week. The test will consist of diving and running the boat three miles at q depth Of fifteen feet
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
FIRE IN EXCHANGE BUILDING

Liverpool, Dec 6.-The fire in the Liverpool exchange buildings, which broke out this morning as result of az explosion, was subdued after two and a half hours work by the firemen. The chamber of commerce offices and the exchange news room were chiefly Affected. The damage is considerable
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
DIVORCED FORTY YEARS.

Valparaiso, Ind, Dec 6.-The mar raige Of John M. Currier of Yaipa- raiso and Mrs Laura NJ. Morse of Chi caGo marks the close of an unusual romance. The groom Is an old and prominent resident Of this city, and was divorced from his bride Of today more than forty years ago. He Is T9 years old. she is 72 Both have grown children from marriages subsequent 10 sbeir separation from each other.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
APPRovEn rHE RILL

Tahlequah. I. T., Dec G.-The Cher Okee national council has passed g re- lief bill authorizing the distributor Of S2S5. GOO among tine Cherokees. This will make q per capita payment of about s10. The principal chief has approved the bill and it will be sent ar onte to the president of the United States for his approval. If approved by the president, payment will be made this winter
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
RESTORED TO nrTY.

Washington, Dec 6.-It is announced at the navy department that the court martial in the case of Colonel Robert l.. Meade of the marine corps, who was tried on the charge of drunken ness, has resulted in his acquittal, and lie has been restored to duty at the Brooklyn navy yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
Rfoting In Rrusaels.

BRUSSELS, Dec. G.-There has been constant rioting during the past week among the students at Louvain, in Bra bant Yesterday these disorders became serious. The students smashed the win dows of business establishments and insulted passersby. They were charg- ed and dispersed by the police, and sew eral students were wounded and ar raafo1
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
scHooNER FIoATED.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec 6.-The four masted schooner Estelle Phinney from Boston for Newport News, which went ashore near the mouth of Indian river, a few miles below Lewes. Del, was floated to-day and lowed to the Della ware breakwater. The schooner is in good condition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
Iowa Robhera Gutltx of Murder.

SIOUX CITY, la. Dec. 6.-Tne jury in the case of the Greenville Qa.) rob- bers, Louis Brooks and Albert Phillips, at Storm Lake, Ia., returned verdict finding the men guilty of murder in the first degree and fixing the penalty at death. Two members of the posse were fatally shot by the robbers, and one robber was killed In the fight at Albert 6ity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
TRAFFIC UNINTERRUPTED.

pittsburS, Dec 6. Traffic was nloy. ing promptly to-day on the railroads recently affected by the switchmen's strike. The freight blockade was rapidly cleared The officials of tha railroads affected wonld not discuss the probability of settlement on tho ground that, as far as they are cons cerned, the strike is broken.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
ON uNInN TIME

Oakland. Cal, Dec 6.-The Oakland Iron Works have made a settlement with the striking iron workers, the men being conceded the shorter work day of nine hours and an increase of 21s cents an hour in wages. All Tlle shops of Oakland are now running On union time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
WORK ON THE TUNNEL

New York, Dec 6.-Work on the rapid transit tunnel from Sixtieth to 1O4th streets was stopped to-day be- cause of a strike of 600 laborers. The men, who had been receiving $1 .65 a day. were notified of a cut to $1.50, which they refused to accept.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
snow Tn 6issfssirpi

HOLLY SPRINGS. Miss, Dee. G. About two inches of snow has fallen here. It is the first of the season and unusually early. Also at Okolona, Miss, the first snow of the season fell, coming down heavily for several hours, followed by sleet and rain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
MISS STONE Ts ArIyr

Washington, Dec G. 6.--Secretary Hay received cablegraln today from Spencer Eddy at Constantinople. say ing that he has just learned from the agent whom he had sent out that both Mss Stone and her companion are aliEe and well
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
1nre.tigatfne Antitoxin casea

ST. LOUIS, Dec. G.--Mayor Wells and q commission have. begun an in- vestigation to fix the responsibility for the distribution of diphtheretic anti toxin which resulted ill the death of more than a dozen children from te- fau1lS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
RooTRIACK KrLLEn

Bridgeport. Dec 6.-George W. Pease, q colored bootblack, fifty-three years Of age. q notorious character in this city. was struck by the 6:15 train in Fairfield this morning and killed. His skull was fractured and both legs were broken. He was married 10 q white woman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
BRISTOL IS EXCITED
A Case of SmallPox Discovered There
 To-day

Bristol, Dec 6.-A case of smallpox has made it's appearance i'll this town. Matthew Rossiter. who came here from St John, Newfoundland, a few days ago, has been found to be suffering from the disease, and the family of John Fay, with whom Rossiter was staying has been quarantinel. It is feared that many peaple were exposed to contagion, as Rossiter is said to have had eruptions of the disease on his skin when he came here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-06
ROAST BET IND POTATOES
Brought a Convict at Ponton-
 vile Prison To Terms.
He Escaped from His Cell and Perched On Top of the Building-All Efforts to Dislodge Him Failed, Until Hun ger Finally Brought Him Down-Ae Pelted Officials With Slate Picked From the Roof of the Building.

London, Dec GA convict aJ the Pontonville prison, who managed 70 elude the warders, has established himself on the roof of the institution and fer the last thirty hours has de- ed all attempts to dislodge ilim. Thou sands of spectators are watching the show and aiding the prisoner by tune ly warnings of the movements of his would-be captors. Ladders placed against the wall are promptly thrown down by the occupant of the reoT. whose reckless movements and Wild laughter at the futile efforts of The warders are thought to indicate insan- ity. The fugitive has collected large pile of slates, which he throws glee- fully at the heads of the officials who attempt to scale the wall by means of ladders until they are>forced to re- treat. At noon he was still holding the officials at bay.
 The convict was eventually starved into submission. He surrendered this afternoon after defeating all attempts to dislodge him by force. He was lured to the ground by the offer of q dish of roast beef and potatoes.