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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
STEALING LANTERNS.
Superintendent Kelley May Prosecute
 One of These Days.

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 E. B. Kelley, superintendent of the street department, is rarely out of sorts, but it was plain to those who knew him that there was something unusual the matter with him this morning. Upon Inquiry it was learned that the superintendent was not in his accustomed happy frame of mind and that the trouble had grown out of the bother he is having trying to prevent l1ght-hngered people from stealing lamps which he hangs out from time 10 ti5ie on the public streets to warn drivers of vehicles of temporary ob- structlon in the streets. A lamp was taken off the Watertown road the other evening and the following night one. was carried off from a ditch in South Main street. The lamps cost 75 cents apiece and while this in itself is not to be made light of. still it is by no means the worst part of the case. What concerns the superintendent most of all is the danger of teams fall ing into ditches after the lanterns have been removed and bringing about cnd- less litigation to say. nothing of the possible loss of life. The business has been going on for some time past and as last resort the superintendent has hit upon scheme which will not only rut q stop to the business but be the means Of bringing some one into the police court. Mir Kelley states that 10 ieniency will be shown to parties caught taking lamps from ditebes in the public streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
WATERBURY BILLS REPORTED. Considerable Business in the I4egisla-
 lure To-day.

Hartford, April 9-The two houses met to-day at 12:30 o'clock and were in session about one hour.
 The Peoples Tramway Go was gwen an extension of time for laying tracks in Thompson and Putnam, The bill concerning the location. sani- tary condition. ventilation and inspec- ton of bake shops, with a penalty at- tached. was favorably reported by the committee on labor
 The bill concerning the charter of the city of Waterbury, one relating to bonds and the sinking fund for im- proyements. were reported fayorably.
 The special franchise tax bill was rejected in the senate, as was also the bill concerning fire escapes on school buildings. The bill concerning expcctorating on sidewalks and public places was rejected. The claim of Oscar l.. Bradley was calendered for action tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
LOGAN STATUE UNVEILED.
Appropriate Exercises Held at Wash
 ington To-day.


 Washington, April 9-The equestrian statue of Logan, unveiled to-day, rep resents seven years of labor on the part of Franklin Simmons, the sculptor, and marks q departure in sculpture in Washington in that it rests upon a ped estal of bronze. Congress appropriate ed $50,00O for the statue and $15,000 was contributed by the Grand Army of the Republic. The pedestal is twenty feet high. On its west face is group representing General Logan in consul tation with leading officers in the. ar my of the Tennessee. Tn this group are portrait bronzeS of Generals Dodge. Hagen, Slocun. Leggett, Mower and Blair and Captain Strong On the east face of the pedestal is a group representing General Logan taking the oath as United States senator, which is being administered by Vice Presi- dent Arthur. In this group are DOT trait bronZes of Senators Cullom Ev- arts. ,Conkling. Morton. Miller, Voor- hees and Thurman. The south front of the pedestal is embellished with an aliegorical figure of war and the north with another of peace. The equestrian statue rises above the pedestal four teen and half feet. General. Logan. facing south, is represented as riding along line of battle. his horse nov ing forward at a gentle trot. hat on and sword drawn. The statue pro- duces an impression of dignity. beauty and power. Humbert, late King of Italy, after private view of the mon ument, knighted Mir Simmons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
RETAIL GRoCERs MEET.
Doings of the Session Will Be Kept
 Secret for the Present.

Doings of the Session Will Be Kept
 Secret for the Present
 New York, April 9.--aA special meet ing of the executive board and finance committee of the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States has just been held in Niagara Falls, says special to the Tribune from Buffalo. Matters affecting every re- tail grocer in the United States were discussed, but the conclusions and de- cisions reached will be kept secret for several days. The meeting was held on the invitation of Henry D. Perky, president of the National Food Go. Among those present were A. G. Barker, Providence, R. IT; T. W. Nash, Quincy, Mass.
 Secretary Pfeiffer. read the call for the meeting. stating that 1t related to the upbuilding and growth. Of the or ganization. After q speech by Presi- dent Perky committee was appointed to consider a proposition made by him along this line and to report later oll it.
 4 dinner was given by NIT Perky, and the party started from Mia gara Falls for Worcester, in q special car. They will arrive in Worcester this morning and will inspect a school of domestic science founded by Mir Perky. Then they will go to Boston, leaving there on Wedensday evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
INDOOR DUST.

Indoor dust differs from outdoor dust but little. Still. where there arc carpets which are frequently swept lint is detached from them by the operation. Thus woolen and other textile flores. freed in the household. supplement- the dust that is brought from the street On peoples clothing or that blows in through the open doors and windows. The facility with which soot gets into a house when soft coal is used in the neighborhood is another factor in the case. Churches hotels and the theaters resemble pri- yate dwelling houses in these respects, whereas their vestibuleS and Hobbies are circumstanced like such buildings as post0fhces or courthouses, where mud and approximation are almost as common as on the street or on ferry boats. There, again, the bacteria con- stitute the most objectionable element.
 In the course of an elaborate study of the micro-organisms in the air of few months ago Elmer W. Firth reach ed the conclusion that many improper methods of cleaning are pursued in these places. Where the air of a room Is perfectly still dust will settle in fifteen or twenty minutes, but if the windows are opened for ventilating purposes the requisite time is extended to an hour and half or two hours.
 Now, the weight of the bacteria in the atmosphere is such that they will come to rest on the floor or furniture about as soon as dust particles. Con- ssequently one is much more likely to inhale disease germs if room is oc- cupied immediately after sweeping than if an interval of two hours elapses.
 Pains should be taken, when dust ing a-roOm or an office. moreover, to re- move the dust altogether instead of merely scattering it afresh in the air. Another precaution the need of which Mir Firth emphasizes is against admit ting dirt q second time to public or private building by shaking rugs in such place that the dust from them will float ill through open windows. Finally, the same authority advises the use of bare floors. of wood or till ing. instead of absorbent material like carpets or rugs, because the former ad- nit of more thorough cleaning and dis Sgfection..
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
SUPERIOR COURT
One Divorce Was Granted by Judge
 Thayer This Morning.

Pressure of pusiness obliged Judge Thayer to continue here another day in the superior court. It was expect ed yesterday when the days business began that the Clowes-AI case would be finished and the judge could keep his superintendent Middletown. This morning he heard the report of Floyd E. Andrews as receiver of the Heater-Curtiss Go. The report showed that that estate inventoried S6o0. The receipts were $2,20S.30. and expenses in buying stock to continue the busi- ness for the benefit of the estate ST. S3661. The court took the papers and deferred decision.
 A divorce was granted Mary Jane Phelan from, James Phelan on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and ha- bitual lintemperance. The couple were married in January, 1897, in Bridge port. Petitioner was then about IS years old. Defendant immediately took to drink and until November, 1899, when petitioner left him, he was habitually incorporate. Mrs Phelan left her husband six times before that on account of his treatment of her and his habits. She now lives with her mother on Meadow street Her maiden name, Maloney, was also granted to her.
 The hearing of the Cloves Miller case was then resumed Mir Berken- meyer, an expert accountant. was the first witness. He testified to the man. ner of issuing new and transferring old stock to buyer Attorney Bates of Boston followed He testified to q meeting at which all concerned in the case, at least the principals, were pres ent. This was to rebut testimony given by Attorney Warren of New York. which was to the effect that the only time he saw Mir Miller was on a date subseauent to the meeting in question. The lawyers expected to close the case this afternoon.
 At noon the case was finished. The agreement between counsel in the pro. ceedings for foreclosure. brought by Attorney T. +. Carmody. trustee. ys ": NJ. Hurlbnrt. that the debt should be $16,OOO, was approved by the court. Judgment was given last. Court then adjourned.
 A wagon belonging to the Randolph Gloves Go then backed up to the court house steps, a staff of men alighted and began the work of transferring the company's books to the wagon. There were about twelve of them. large. heavy volumes. This work completed all traces of the great case of Gloves vs Miller ct al, and all were removed from the court room, where 1t had reigned supreme for two weeks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
REPORTED COMBINATION.
To Consolidate Mahcinery and Sation.
 ary Engine Plants in the Countgy.

To Consolidate NIahcinery and Sation-
 ary Engine Plants in the Country.
 Chicago, April 9.--A special from Milwaukee says: Charles Allis, rep resenting the great plant of the E. F. Allis Go, is in New York in connection with a proposition to consolidate all the machinery and stationary engine plants of the country. The trust will, if formed, have capital of $50,OOO,- GOO and include over forty plants They are located in Milwaukee, Fort Wayne, Canton, O., Wilkesbarre, Pa, Pittsburg, Youngstown. O.. Cleveland, Hamilton. O.. New York, Philadelphia and Akron, o.
 William Allis said to-day that the combination has been under considera- tion for some time, but that his com pany had never given m option on the plant.
 None of the other officers would con- firm the report that the combination had been formed and that the Allis Co was in it. However, from the att titude of some of them when ap- preached on the subject, it is appar- ent that it is only q question of q short time when the organization will be formed
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
HEROIC SCHOOL TEACHER.
River overhowed and Threatened t,
 Garry AWAY the Snhnn1hn11sa

River UVerHoWed and Threatened to
 Carry Away the schoolhouse.
 Chicago, April 9.---A special to the Chronicle from Harrison, Neb. April $, says: Miss Lizzie Cottman. q school teacher in Sioux county, is to- day the heroineiof this state. The Iit- He frame school building is located in glade on the bank of the White riv- CT, which has been overf1owing it's banks during the recent thaw. When Miss Coleman arrived at the school house this morning she found the building surrounded by water. For a time she entertained no fears from the flood, but the water began to un- dermine the foundation of the build- Ing and the supports were giving away. The brave teacher closed tbe school, and telling the pupils to re- main inside the building, plunged into the torrent, which by this time was waist deep. wading to a barn near by, she secured horse and rope. Re turning to the building, which was now afioat, she fastened one end of the rope to the door and the other end around the horses neck. Then she headed for dry land and after q des- perate struggle, reached the shore. where she fastened the rope to a tree. She then hailed farmer. who came to her assistance, and the thirteen pupils were safely landed. The parents of the children and the county commis- sioners are discussing plans for re- wardfng Miss Coleman for her heroic deed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
WILL INyITE NlcKINLDY.

Chicago. April 9.-A committee rep .resenting tho National Business league has gone to Washington to invite Presi- dent Mckinley and the members of his party to stop two days in Chicago on their return from the Pacific coast in June. 1t is proposed by the league to have a banquet at which repre- sentative men from various sections will speak of the advancement made in industries. The president will be asked to speak on "Our greater na- tional life" if he should consent to stop over. The invitation to the president is signed by President E. M. Phelps and other officers of the Ma tional Business league. Tn addition 10 these names number Of other prominent citizens signed the invita- ton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA.
The Repairs on the Vessel Will Be
 Finished in August.

New York, April 9.--A special from Washington to the Herald says that reports received by Secretary Long are that the reconstruction of the pro- tected cruiser Olympia. Dewey's flag ship in the battle of Manila bay, will be completed in August next. She will then be placed in commission un- der the command of Captain Henry Ware Lyon, now on duty at the New York navy yard.
 The Olympia will become the flag ship of the North Atlantic squadron. taking the place of the battleship keafsarge, upon which Rear Admiral Higginson will hoist his flag as soon as he assumes command of the squad ron on May 1.
 The. summer maneuvers will be held from May until July at Newport and Will be participated in by all the yes sels of the North Atlantic squadron, the torpedo boat f1otilla and the sub- marine boat Holland
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
- NOTHING LEFT STANDING.
The Russell Theater Gone Except tue
 Bare Walis.

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 Ottawa. April 9.-There is noth- ing standing of the Russell theater this morning except the bare walls. Just how the fire originated which caused its destruction cannot be exactly as- certained although it is said to have started in the engine rooms. The Belle of New York company played last night in the theater to a large house. They got all their costumes and scenery out before the fire started. The only one who suffered aside from the company which owns the theater was Dr Drowne, the manager, who, with his family, occupied rooms on the premises and who lost everything. He and Mrs Drowne managed to get out safely. The fire started at 1:44 q. m. With splendid supply of water, and the heavy dead walls which encased the building. the fire was confined to the interior and tine Russell house and Free Press newspaper adjoining were untouched. although for q time in inn minent danger.
 The total loss is estimated at S100,- GOO. The insurance is about $60,00o.
 The Russell theater was built in the summer of 1897. and was one of the finest play houses in the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
CHANGES IN. DESIGN.

San Francisco, April 9.-The failure of the torpedo boat destroyer Perry to attain the contract speed of % knots an hour has led the Union Iron Works to postpone changes in the design of the four similar vessels now in the course of construction here. The Perry was built on the plans of the navy department, but her builders be- lieye that if her waterline is altered by straightening the plates which, are now rounded at her stern her speed will. be considerably increased. No changes will be necessary in bunker room or in the machinery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
PRINCE TUAN'S FATHER.
He Wants Rebelions Troops to
 Attack Sian Flu.

S
 Only Himself to Blame German
 Minister Gave Dinner in Honor of
 Count Von Waldersee.
 Pekin, April 9.-The Russian minis ter to China, NJ. De Giers, responding to the letter from Prince Ching and Lii Hung Chang regarding Manchuria, merely refuses to hold further com- munication with them upon the sub ject.
 The Mongolian prince, Olaskan, fath- er-in-law of Prince Tuan, proves to be an important factor in the rebellion now in progress. He urges the rebel lious troops to march on Sian Flu.
 Chinese commanding general Tung Flu Sian, says the emperor brought the rebellion upon his own head when he published the edict threatening the general with future punishment. On account of his present power and in fuence General Tung Flu Sian would not permit this and naturally desired to prove that power. He has the entire Mohammedan population with him. Prince Yuan also has Q large follow ing, while Prince Olaskan controls the entire province of Mongolia.
 The German minister, Dr Mumm Von Schwartzenstein.' entertained all the minister at a dinner to-day in honor of the anniversary of the birth of Count yon Waldersee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
CITY NEWS.

Miss Daisy Adams and Miss Cath crime Bowen have been engaged by the Miller X Peck Co.
 < mass of requiem will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception church tomorrow morning at s o'clock for the late John J. Phelan.
 There will be requiem mass snln- bfated Thursday morning at 5 , clock. at tho church of the Immacu.;.se Con- cenfion for the late Dennis I. Finn.
 The sale of seats for. the coming year at the Second Congregational church took place last evening. A large num- Der was present and the seats sold rapidly.
 The negotiations that yesterday were expected to end the painters strike fell through last evening so that the situation remains today as it has been since the strike began.
 The Connecticut river is rising at the rate of one inch an hour to-day, and the business places along the wa ter front are all flooded At noon it was twenty five feet, nine inches above low water mark.
 Samuel Van Wagner was arrested yesterday by Constable Carmody on the complaint of Miss Cora Ellis. Both live in Wateryille. Van Wagner was locked up in the cell In the county court house and at 5 o'clock to-day the prospect of his being released on a bond was not good The couple were married this afternoon by Jus tice James E. Russell
 Constable Lannon to-day served papers in two suits upon Lewis A. Platt ct al. directors of the Connects cut Indemnity association. The suits are brought by the O'Neills. In one they represent Adolph J. Wolff of this city for $1 ,JO0. and in the other Mrs Jane E. Kelley of New York for $S.000. They are to recover for premiums on insurance policies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
NO CHANGE IN SHIPMENTS.

Putnam, April 9-No change is mo- ticeable in the size of milk shipments from this section to the Boston market to-day. As was the case yesterday the milk train on the Norwich and Worces- ter division carried this morning more cans than was usual before the strike began, while on the Highland division only one-third the usual amount was sent. the farmers on that line keeping up a determined fight for the princi- pie involved in their struggle with she contractors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
WILL RANSOM HIS SON.
MT Mccormick Still Believes the Boy
 Was Kidnapped.

New York. April 9.-William Me Gormick. the Highbridge florist. whose son disappeared nearly two weeks ago, has offered to ransom the boy, pro- vided the captors would inclose in a letter some token. such as lock of the missing child's hair. or a piece of his coat, to prove that they have the child. q can't understand the actions of the police" said Mccormick yesterday. sThey insist upon working on the theory that the boy has run away, when everything points to his having been Kidnapped. I have wait cd patiently for them to present some clue to substatiate their theory. They have failed to do so and am con- yinced they will never make any pro- gress toward solving the mystery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
PNEUMONIA PREVALENT.

Seattle. Wash. April 9--Dawson pas sengers who arrived on the steamer City of Seattle say that pneumonia is very prevalent ill the I<londike Col onel !. c. McCook. United States con- sul for the Klondike. was very i'll April and had practically no chance of re- covery. Frank J. Belcher. one of the richest men of the Klondike, recently died of the disease. just as he proposed to retire on a fortune Of at least of S6O0,000 which he had accumulated ill Eldorado district X number of other deaths have resulted from the dis eaSe
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
CAPTAIN CHESTER BACK.
He It Was Who Took BattIeship Ken
 lucky to Asiatic Station.

San Francisco. April 9.-Among the passengers on the steamship China from the Orient were Captain Colby M. Chester. U. s. N. who took the battleship Kentucky to the Asiatic sta tion via the Suez canal. He is return ing home on waiting orders and. will proceed direct to Washington. Re ferring to the trip of the Kentucky, he said: "I was amused when heard that my ship called at Smyrna to col lect claims for the United States against the sultan of Turkey, We simply put in there to break our jour ney and took the opportunity of going to Constantinople."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
NOTICE OF AN APPE4r.

Terryville. April o.-Sheriff E. J. Smith of Hartford to-day served mo- tice of an appeal from the decision of the railroad commissioners abolish ing the railroad crossing at Terryville station. The parties who bring. the appeal are three residents of that part of the town near the station. The papers in the case were served on the town clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
sMINDLER CAUGHT.

New York, April 9.-James Snider. alias Jack H. F. Snider, who says he is travelling salesman. was arrest ed here to-day. The police say he is q "sure thing man. He is charged with Swindling Robert Eadie of Bridgeport. Last December he got S1.250 from Eadie. which he said was to be invested in a stock company for the manufacture of electric blows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
INFANT BABES CARED TOR.

Putnam. April 9.-The two children of Rachael Smith. unmarried. who died yesterday at the Day-Kimball hos pital from lack of proper care in child birth, have been taken by q family for probable adoption later. As the woman did not call physician. it was reported yesterday that her death was due to blood poisoning, but the hos pital authorities report that pleurisy was the cause. She was not taken to the hospital until after the birth of she children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
AGUINA[DO HAS SIGNED
He Made a Strong Objection to
 Two, Clauses.

But After Much Argument the ue-
 posed Filipino Leader Gave Tn and
 Signed-A Number of Insurgents
 Under Colonel Aba Surrendered This
 Morning.
 Manila, April 9.-Although the off, cials are u1communicative, it is never theless said. that Auginaldo signed the peace manifesto this morning. Chief Justice Arellano drafted the document. Aguinaldo strongly objected to two clauses therein and considerable argu- ment was required to overcome his objections.
 Colonel Alba, the insurgent leader of Zambales province, with thirteen off cers, eighty-three men and ninety-two rifles, surrendered to Lieutenant Col onel Mancil c. Goodrell. commanding the marines stationed at SOlongapo. on Subig bay. General Malyar. with about 300 men and as many rifles. is expected to surrender shortly at Si- lang, in Cavite province.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
RETURNING TO NICE

Nice, April 9.-President Loubet has been officially notified that the officers or the Russian squadron, which was at TOulonlas week, are returning to Nice They will land this morning at N1ilefranche and will be received by President Loubet this afternoon. This evening M. Loubet will give a dinner in their honor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
ADVANCED PRICES

New York, April 9.-The Journal of Commerce announces that the Ameri- can Can company, otherwise known as the Tin Can combine. has advanced prices of cans about 25 per cent.
 It Is claimed that the old prices were relatively too low. as compared with the price of tin plate. but the present advance is regarded as lib- eral one.