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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
NEW JERUsALEM cHURcH.

New York, May 31.-The general convention of the New Jerusalem church yesterday elected the Rev James Reed of Boston chairman for the coming year and the Rev $. c. Hey of St Louis to deliver the annual address The following papers among others were read: 1.-The Principle of Cooperation, by the Rev Hiram Frooman of Roxbury, Mass; Marriage in its Sociological Relation" by the Rev Junius B. Spiers of Contoocock, N- H., and '.New Ways of Doing Mis- sionary Work by the Rev A. B. Frost of Roxbury, Mass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
BRIGADIER GENERAL, DEAD-

New York, May 31.-Brigadier- Gen- eral Thomas Wilson, U. S. A., tretired). is dead The funeral will be held at the Madison Avenue Reformed church this evening. His compatriots in the Empire state society of the Sons of the American Revolution have been invited to attend the services. General Wilson was born in the District of Col umbia on June 10, 1882. He was graduated from the military academy in 1853. Besides being a member of the Sons of the American Revolution he belonged to the Loyal Legion and the Army and Navy club.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
CHICAGO MACHINIsrs OUT.

Chicago, May 31.-The Chicago ma chinists' strike began to-day, and over 1000 men quit work in the various shops because the employers refused to aceede to the demand for a nine hour day, q raise of 121s per cent and double pay for overtime. When the force of 2S0 machinists assembled at the Frazer & Chalmers factory they were told to go home, as the company refused to consider the demands. The maehinists dispersed and tba some
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
AMENDED RAILWAY ACT.
Permit Construction of Railways Not
 Occupied at Present.

Occupied at Present
 Harrisburg, Pa May 31.-The senate this morning passed finally the bill amending the passenger railway act of 1889 to permit the construction of q passenger railway in any street not occupied at present and the bill pre- viding for the erection of elevated and underground railways. These are the bills that were introduced in the senate on Wednesday after it became known that F. A B. Widener and William l.. Elkins the Philadelphia street railway magnates had sailed for Europe. Rep resentatives of the Philadelphia Trac- tion interests came here and pleaded in vain either for the defeat of the bills or their postponement. The ex- traordinary speed at which bills of such great importance have been rushed through the senate has aroused wide spread interest Ten minutes after their introduction they were reported favorably from committee and passed first, second and third readings with out the loss of moments time, all amendments being rejected. 1t is stat ed here that they will be 'railroaded'' through the house and ill the hands Of Governor Stone for his action before the end of next week. There is great mystery as to the identity of the in- terests back of the legislation. Nobody here knows who is urging the passage of the bills, though 1t is admitted that the Philadelphia streets are the ones most desired. The first bill is so draft ed as to permit the occupation of Broad street, Philadelphia, which has thus far been kept free of street car tracks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
THE DEFENDER COLUMBIA

New York, May 31.-The defender Columbia, the, champion of 1899, has been found practicing lately off Hemp stead harbor in charge of Captain Charlie Barr. The yacht carried a large club-topsail and was trying a jib-topsail, apparently new one Her appearance was a surprise, as it had been reported that she was at New port. 1t was learned. however. from her manager, l.. D. Morgan, that he intends to keep her at practice near Glen Cove until MT Duncan lets him know that the Constitution is ready to begin the daily practice racing at New port. This may be arranged to-mor- row.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
REIFE WAS THIRD

London. May 31.-At the Manchester Whitsuntide meeting to-day. the Man chester cup of 2,500 soyereigns added to handicap sweepstake of 25 soy ereigns each, second to receive 300 soy ereigns and third 100 sovereigns, dis tance one mile and three quarters, was won by J. Dawson, Jr's, brown lilly Rambling Katie Mir Eairlie's Par quetry was second and William c. Whitney's brown colt Kilmarnock IT.. ridden by Lester Reiff, finished third. Twelve horses ran.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
BRITISH PRESS GRUMBL1NG.

New York. May 31.-British news papers which usually support the gov ernment continue to grumble, the Lon don correspondent of the Tribune says, because the British public. are being kept in ignorance of the real facts of the war in South Africa. The Boers appear to be making steady progress in the south. In Cape Colony. near Colesberg. they are reported to have captured 800 horses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
JUSTICE BREWER TO MARRY.
Announcement of His Engagement to
 School Teacher.

Washington, May Announce ment has been made of the engage ment of Associate Justice David J.. Brewer of the United States~supreme court and Miss Emma Miner Mott, q well-known school teacher of this city. The wedding, which will take place next week at Burlington. Vt where the nearest relatives of Miss Mott re- side, will be very quiet affair be cause of the recent death of the brides mother. Miss Mott is the prin- cipal of the Morse school building.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
TWO VETERANS SUICIDE.

Chicago. May 31.-Two veterans of the civil war chose Memorial day as the time for ending their lives ill Chi cago. They were: Allen Knapp, found dying in his office. 401 Roanoke build ing. empty morphine bottle by his side; Respondent because of lost for tune. Martin Tiffany, Mankato. Mich. took carbolic acid in Garfield park; motive unknown
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
OLD MASON DEAD.

Wallingford, May 31. Jonathan saggers, aged 7s years years, an in- mate at the Masonic home here died at that institution this morning. Old age and an attack of dropsy caused death. He was member Of Union lodge, + X A. M., New London.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
CABINET MEETING.

Washington, May S1.-The president and cabinet at the meeting to-day de- cided that the action of the Cuban constitutional convention was not a substantially compliance with the terms of the PIatt amendment The secretary of war will convey that fact to the convention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
A FREE HAND.
So Beveridge Thinks United States
 Gets By Decision.

Berlin. May 31.--U. s. Senator Albert J. Beveridge has arrived in Berlin He has been visiting Prince Hatzfeldt in Silesia, studying rural conditions. Re ferring yesterday to the decision of the United States supreme court in the in- sular cases, MT Beveridge said: Alp parently the decision gives congress a constitutional free hand, which af- lords me the greatest satisfaction. If the result be otherwise I am much dis appointed
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
ELECTED PRESIDENT.

New York. May 31.-Major Richard Sylvester, chief of police of Washing ton, D. C., was elected president of the National association of police chiefs to-day, and William P. Devery of this city was elected vice president by exclamation. Sylvester and Dev- cry were candidates for the position or president. and the vote for that position stood 51 for Sylvester and 50 for DeverY.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
THIS NEGRO HANGED.

Baltimore May Wiley Kirk, aiz 1S-year-old negro boy, was hanged at Towson, Baltimore county this moI11- ing for criminal assault on Mrs Charles Green, a white woman on March T. Kirk was confined in the Baltimore city jail until after his conviction and sen- tence to prevent lynching.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Weatherford, I. T., May 31.-News has. -eached here of double killing at Berlin, twenty miles from here. Olan Chatfin shot and killed Dr McGee, after which he killed himself. Me Gee had charged Chaffin with killing some horses and Chaff1n was indicted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
WHIST PARTY THIS EVENING.
Leavenworth Hall Will be Prettily
 Decorated for the Occasion.


 Last evening 9 very enthusiastic. meeting of the alumnae of Notrel Dame was held at the convent and all the arrangements for the whist party this evening were completed. To alf who attend is promised one of the most enjoyable evenings of the sea- son. Fifty tables will be provided for lovers of whist, and dancing will formS an important feature of the program Whist playing will commence at $ o'clock. At recent meeting it was agreed that all the members of the. association wear their gold medals this evening, and it Is hoped that no one will overlook this detail Palms and other decorations will help to. make Leavenworth hall look it's best for to-night's affair For the benefit of those who have not already secured. tickets, they win be on sale at the door.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
MRS M'KINLEY COMFORTABLE.

Washington, May 31.-Mrs AIcKfn- ley passed a very comfortable night and sat up for a while this morning. She is cheerful and Is feeling rested after her journey. Dr Rixey says she shows great improvement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
ARTHUR KRONACHER
Decomposed Body Pound in Connecti-
 cut River Identified.

Hartford May 31.-The man whose, decomposed body was found in the Connecticut river near this city was last night identified as Arthur Kron- acher. q painter of Springfield. Mass. was accomplished by means of withered arm. Nothing Is known of the mans connections, but it is learned from Springfield that he had attempted suicide before
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
REVIEW OF BERLIN GARRISON
Queen wiIhelmina and Prince of the
 Netherlands Were Present.

Berlin, May 31.-Queen Wilhelmina and her husband. the Prince of the Netherlands, witnessed the emperor's review of the, Berlin Garrison this morning The queen afterwards drove to the royal castle with the empress, the emperor riding at the head of the First Guards regiment, with the Prince of the Netheriands on his right hand. On returning, Ire procession was met on Unter den Linden by the chief bur- gomaster, the city officials and band of twenty four WhIte-robed maidens. The burgomaster presented an address to Queen Wilhelmina and handed her bouquet of flowers of the Neither lands, colors. red. white and blue. The queen replied with a few words of thanks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
. DO NOT WANT FREEDOM.
Per Cent of Slaves of
 Zanzibar and Pemba Decline It.

Zanzibar and Pemba Decline It.
 London, May 31-Ninety-ei per cent of the slaves of Zanzibar and Pemba prefer to remain slaves, accord ing to correspondence issued by the foreign office concerning the working of the decpees freeing the slaves. Few CT slaves applied for freedom in 1900 than ill 1899, because, the British com missioner ayers. most of the slaves know they are not likely to gain much present advantage, seeing that those who were thrown on their own re sources have difficult time to make a living. The masters have been kinder since the slave legislation was enact ed, and seek to make their service more attractive.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
ARRIVAL OF STEAMERS.

Havre, May 31.AArrived: Steamer LAquaintaine. from New York.
 New York, May 31.Arrived: Steam CTS Furst Bismarck, from Hamburg, and Patricia, from Hamburg.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.

Buffalo. N. Y, May 31.-Henry E. Perrine. well-kown business man of this city. Is dead. His second wife, who survives him, was Mrs Folsom, mother of Mrs Grover Cleveland Mr Perrlne was "A years old.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
TooI,MAKER FOUND DEAD.

Wallingford, May 31.-L. P. In graham, aged n years, a toolmaker, was found dead in bed at the Hotel Belmont this morning. Heart disease was the cause of death. The deceased formerly lived i'll Bridgeport.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
GENERAL THOMAS BETTER.

New York. May 31.-General Samuel Thomas, who is i'll at his home in Dobbs Ferry, was said to-day to be much better. His physician reports q perceptible improvement in the pa- Hent's condition since yesterday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK.

Denver. Col, May 23.-The striking brick workers of this city have voted to return to work at the old scale of wages. Three weeks ago they struck for an increase in wages.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
MACHINERY GOING ABROAD.

MACHINERY GOING ABROAD.
 Chicago, May 23.-The Northwestern Steamship company's steamer North ton, Captain Peterson, left this city for Europe to-day. The vessel carries q cargo of agricultural machinery and provisions for Hamburg and oil cake for Antwerp.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31

scenes were enacted at many other of the factories. Several of the shops conceded the demands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
WALL STREET NOTES.

Wall street, 1o:1o a. m. - Prices of Americans were lifted materially Lon don over the holiday and this morn- ing gains were extended to nearly three points in Atchison and Union Pacific. The opening here was higher all around, gains extending between one and two points in the principal in- international stocks and some of the prominent specialties. Canadian Paci- fic rose two and one-half The dealings were active and very well distributed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31

London. May 31.-Lord Kitchener re- ports to the war office. under date of Pretoria, May 30, as follows: "Gener- al Dixon's force at Vladfountein was attacked yesterday by Delarey's forces and there was severe fighting. The en- emy was eventually driven off with heavy loss, leaving thirty-ive dead l regret that our casualties also were se- were The killed and wounded num- bered one hundred and seyenty-four. Four officers were killed"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31

Wall street Il a. m.-When Sugar, Southern Pacific and the Tobaccos re- acted q point, the general market cas- ed off, but became firmer again on heavy buying of the steel stocks and Atchison. The latter touched eighty one and one-half and the Southwestern group became stronger under the lead ership of Wabash. Substantial gains were made by the specialties, General Electric rising four and one-half, Twin City Transit two and one-half and Col orado Fuel two and three-quarters. At Il o'clock the market was heading well despite pressure against Union Pacific. Peoples Gas, Missouri Pacific and Pennsylvania rose two points each
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-31
THE BOERS AGAIN
England Startled and Shocked \ By Their Daring.
DELAREY AGAINST DIXON.

Four English Officers Killed-one
 Hundred and Seventy-four Men
 Killed and wounded-Boers Left
 Thirty-fve Dead on the Field
 The Boers Were Eventually Driven
 Of.
 London, May 31.-on the anniver- sary of Lord Roberts's entry into Jo- hanesburg the country has been star tied by the receipt of news of despe- rate fighting and heavy British losses within 40 miles of the gold reef city. The battle at yladfontein, on the Dur ban-Johannesburg railroad, reported by Lord Kitchener to-day, is the most serious engagement since Gen Clem- ents's reverse at AIagaliesburg. It shows General Delarey is in no way daunted by the capture of Il of his guns by General Babington six weeks ago. The garrison of Yladfontein, ap- parently largely composed of yeoman- ", had 174 men put out of action. That their assailants came to close quarters and suffered heavily is shown by the number of dead left on the field.
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
TURN DOWN INcoMPETENrs

Republicans, you have a supreme
duty to perform on Saturday. Go to
the polls and with your ballots crush
out this Democratic City Council which
fiaunts its shameful record in the face
OF the people and asks for re-elec-
tion and a viDdication.
. That the city may prosper and pre-
sserve its good name and credit; that
the taxpayers may receive that relief
90 which they are entitled, and for
which they never should be compelled
to ask, it is essential that the Republi-
cans shall control the legislative branch
of our city government
Therefore, come out on Saturda,
and vote to rid the City Hall OF IN,
present Democratic councilmanie ex
travaganza, which has been disportinl
itself during the last two years. Tn
public interest demands it ana ever
individual, owner and tenant, has
personal and pecuniary interest i
bringing II about.
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
Pennsylvania Railroad Low
Rate Tour 10 Pacific Coast

The Pennsylvania Railroad Personally
Conducted Tour to San Francisco and the
'aciac Coast, leaving New York, Philadel-
phia and Pittsburg by special train OF
Pullman sleeping, dining. and observa-
ton cars, July s. will not be confined to
delegates TO the Epworth League Con
vention, which will be held in San Fran
cisco from July IS to p, but win be run
for the benefit Of all who desire to visit
California and the Canadian northwest
during the Summer season. Stops Will be
made at Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt
Lake City. San Francisco, Monterey,
Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Jose,
Portland, Seattle, Banff Hot Springs, St.
Paul. and other interesting points en-
route.
The round-trip rate from all points on
the Pennsylvania Railroad east Of Pitts
burg. SlSS5O. covers transportation. double
Pullman berth, and meals in dining car;
two persons IN a berth, each. S1sS5O. Rates
from Pittsburg, $ less.
The tour will cover a period OF thirty
days.
Persons desiring, may return independ.
entity from San Francisco by variou.
routes at proportionately low rates
For further information apply to ticket
agents. or address George w. Boyd, as
isiant general passenger agent, Philadel
lphla.
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR

A royal decree has been issued in
China agreeing to pay 1897 ,0O0. 600 in
domnity to the various Powers. The
foreign troops are Withdrawing and the
government is passing into the hands
Of the Chinese authorities.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press learns authoritatively at Berlin
that all the Powers have accepted Ger
many's proposition to withdraw Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee from
China and surrender the chief COM
mand.
In German circles the British propo-
sition that China pay the indemnity by
issuing bonds making the interest and
sinking fund payments yearly thereon,
is now regarded, as certain of being ac.
cepted.
Germanys contingent remaining in
Pc Chi Ii, it is learned, will be some
what over 10000 men. The troops are
only staying there, 1t is said, as guar
anty of the fulfllment Of the peace
conditions.
Two British transports have arrived
at Tong Ku TO take troops direct to
India. Another transport will take the
Beluchi Regiment to Wei Hal Wei.
General Noyron, the French com
mander, expects, now that the evacu-
alton has been decided upon, that
France will countermand the order
holding her troops temporarily in
China. He anticipates the early arrival
OF French transports in Chinese
waters.
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
GOLF
AT LEXINGTON
Society Folk Guests of
Mr.. aid Mrs. Scott
Their Beautiful Hume Presents
Anima ed Scene To-day.
Social Notes

Dame Nature, it seems, has assum ed
her Summer smile and gayest mood for
the golf tournament. at which Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry G. Scott are entertaining
number of their friends at their
beautiful country residence, Lexington
near Bear Station, to-day.
Lexington links, which are surpass-
ed by none in this country, have been
beautified this season. The grounds
command a fine view of the Delaware
river and New Jersey shore, as we'll as
a wide stretch of well-keIt country.
The players, in their gay, smart cos
tunes, lend an added picUresqueness
to the scene.
The party went down to Lexington
on the S13 train this morning, and
some of the best golfers in the State
will work their ways over the links
in the rounds of the mixed foursome
tournament In honor of the day and
their presence, the American flags
were floating upon the fresh breezes
from the river. The party will return
by trolley this evening. Several hand
some prizes will be given to the winner
of the tournaments. The players are:
Miss Cornelia Draper and Levi G..
Bird, Miss Natalie Wilson and j.
Ernest Smith, Mrs. Francis Deli. Jan
vier and and f. Dell. Janvier Miss
Christine Cause and Mr.. Parkhurst,
Miss L. DUPONT and Mr.. Johns, Miss
Mary Cooper and Burill Townsend,
Miss Ethel Cause and DR.. j. p. Wales,
Miss Mary Swift and Henry l.. Tatnall.
Miss Elizabeth Gilpin and Rodney
Cause. Mrs Henry G. Scott and Allen
T. Hilles, Miss Craven and Mr.. Meyer,
both Of Salem, N. j.. Miss Emily Gray
and Lieutenant Williams, Miss Craven
and Mr. Reilley, Miss Alice Lea and
Harlan p Scott Miss Ethel Candy and
Mr.. Bond, Miss Ethel Lea and Fritz
Cause, Mrs. j. e. Dallett and J. e. Dali
lett, Mrs. George p. Bissell and George
p. Bissell, Mrs. w. s. Hilles and Henry
G. Scott. Miss Bessie Draper and
Joseph II. Hilles, Miss Elizabeth
Candy and Henry G. Haskell, Miss
Annie B. Gray and Lee McIlvaine, Miss
Madeline Draper and Andrew C. Gray.
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
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Evening journal., 1901-05-30
Celebrated Her Birthday

An enjoyable birthday party was given
in honor of May Barcus in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen ]. Bar
Gus, No CPS West Second street, on Tues
day evening. The time was spent in
games and at a late hour the guests were
Invited TO the dining room, where refresh
ments We're served. Among those present
were: Mr and Mrs. Stephen j. Barcus,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carpenter, Mr.. and
Mrs George Wolhar, Misses Eva Start,
Emma Powell, Bella Watson, Susie
Huntsman, Eva and Annie McFadden,
Nellie and Alice Grant, May Barcus, Flor
ence Barcus Annie Barcus, Helen Barcus,
Charles Barcus, Eugene Barcus, Roseby
Willcutts, John Hart. Charles Collins,
William Turner. II. Curry, w. Jones and
L. Keitzelman
Evening journal., 1901-05-30
Social and Personal Notes

W. L. Dockstader. proprietor of
Dockstader's Theatre: Mrs. Dock
stader, Walter J. Smith, head usher,
and John Hoffner, stage manager OF
the theatre, have gone to Atlantic
City where Mr.. Dockstader will man
age the Auditorium pier.
Odessa young women will present
the play Crawford" this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkes Bowen. Of No 2ii:
Washington street. will go TO Baltimore
tomorrow for few days. They win at
tend wedding at Mt. Washington. Mr.
Bowen will make the trip to Baltimore OF
his automobile. but Mrs. Bowen will &c
by train.
The Rev. William Frederick Lewi
will preach in Che Third Presbyterian
Church in Chester tomorrow evening