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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
TRACKED BY BLOODHOUNDS.
Fugitive Has Barricaded Doors and
 Windows and Delies Arrest

Fugitive Has Barricaded Doors and
 Windows and Delies Arrest.
 Bowling Green. O.. March 12.-As the climax of man-hunt with blood hounds at North Baltimore. small town near here, Ody Mccarthy is now beSieged ill q house near the town by q large posse of citizens and officers. Mccarthy is well armed and will make a hard fight.
 Mccarthy and J. D. Insley. q teach CT in q school near North Baltimore had trouble over the punishment of McCarthy's child. and the teacher was nearly killed by Mccarthy. When an officer went to arrest Mccarthy the latter fled across the country and out stripped the officer. who then called upon assistance and secured a couplet of bloodhCunds.
 The man was pursued about three miles when he took refuge in a house IIa hGrricaded the doors and windows and deflcd arrest. 4 number of shots were fired, but the fugitive refused to surrender.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
WILL PAY DIVIDENDS.

New York, Marcl. 12-yt was an- nounced to-day that the managers of the United States Steel corporation will pay the dividends on the preferred stock of the American Steel and Wire company and the National Steel com- pany declared yesterday to all pre- feri.ed stockholders cf record Of March ?, and to holders of receipts for de- posit with the new corporation. The dividend on the common stock of the American Steel and Wire company. also declared yesterday. goes with stock of March 20, the last day for de- posits with the new corporation. The dividend is payable April ?. If the common stockholders withhold shares to get dividends, they will he barred from entering the new corporation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
vARDoN NOT COMING.

New York. March 12.-ContrarT to general expectations. Narlon, the fam ous golf player. has. decided to spend the greater part of the coming season in Great Britain. His American man. ager has received letter from him to this effect, saying that he is now book ing engagements on the other side. It was supposed. that Vardon intended to make this country his home. If he comes over this season at all, his man. ager says, it may be on flying trip after the play for the open champion ships.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
WILL HELP PASSENGERS.
New Regulations Put in Force in the
 Custom House.


 Custom House.
 New York. March 12.-The reports of complaints by passengers and their friends of their treatment under the new regulations put into force at the New York custom house have not reached the department at Washington according to q special from Washing ton to the Herald. Acting Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding is quoted as saying that the new regulation was not put into effect by order of the de partment but was framed by Surveyor Croft.
 T consider it a very wise regula- tion.' said Mr Spaulding 'and am sure it is ill the interest of the passengers as well as of the government. It's effect will be to greatly facilitate the passing of baggage by keeping out of the way of the inspectors the crowds of men. women and children who would otherwise throng piers. mhlgling With the passengers and Interfering with the work of the customs officers Tt will also make it impossible for persons bringing in small packages of duitable goods. such as diamonds. to pass them to friends and thus secure their entry free of duty. Instead of being 9 hardship on passengers. ihe new regulation will Work to their ad- vantage of greatly expediting the delivery of their baggage"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. March 12.-for Connec- ticut: Generally fair tonight; increas- ing c1oudiness Wednesday,, with rain probably in the afternoon; warmer Wednesday; fresh to brisk north to west winds, becoming east.
 Weather notes:s The storm which swept over New England yesterday is now central over Nova Scotia. The rainfall along the coast was heavy: The low pressure area In the north west yesterday morning is now central in Nebraska. Considerable cloudy weather prevails in the upper Missis- sippi valley and light snow is falling in the eastern portion of the Lake region. Pleasant weather prevails in all other sections. Northfield, Vermont, re- ports fourteen inches of snow on the ground. Montgomery, Alabama, re- ports frost.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
POOR NOT WANTED.
So the Pastor of Western Church
 Resigned His Call

New York, March PA special to fhe World from Denver announces that the Rev Robert r. Coyle, the new pas tor of the Central Prcsbyterian church, submitted his resignation yesterday morning at the close of his sermon. He told his congregation that he declined to be placed in the position of cOunte- nancing the iniquifies of fashionable life while he found that the laboring man and women did not come to church because many of his church members were cold to the thought of drawing in this class of people and drew aside their skirts from any such contact. In leaving Denver Dr Coyle gives up 3 salary of S5OO0.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
STARCH FACTORY BURNED.

KanEakee, III, March 12.-The Arch CT Starch company's factory, just north of this city, burned last night, involving q loss of S325, GOO. Louis Ruel, an emDloye, was badly burned. The fire was caused by an explosion of the large grinders from combustion. The property was insured, but how heavily has not been ascertained. The Archer Starch company was incorpor- ated last May for $500, ,OOO by George Archer and Frank Piper of St Paul : F. R. Sleeper, resident manager, and F. F. Durham of Chicago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
RIOTING IN SPAIN.
Windows of Several Stores and
 Houses Shattered With Stones.

Windows of Several Stores and
 Houses Shattered With Stones.
 Madrid, March 12.-There were riots yesterday a RipOll. ill the province of Gerona. A number of groups Daradcd the town with banners inscribed Jus tice for all'' and Give Us bread and work" The windows of several stores and houses were shattered with stones. the police were greeted with showers of missiles and a shot was fired. The police fired q few shots ill the air and then charged and dispersed one band of the rioters. Another band. composed of men and women. attacked the police desperately. One rioter was shot dead and three were injured. A lieutenant and d policeman were wounded.
 The outbreak caused so much alarm that several manufacturers left the town with their families. Order has new been restored.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
Two Men Caught on Island Surround
 ed by Floating Ice.


 ed by Floating Ice.
 Derby, March 12-Charles Black man and George Bush of Shelton had q thrilling experience yesterday on TwO-Mile Island. near Shelton. They were gathering tiriftwood about the island About , o'clock the ice jam came down the IIouSutonic river and the island was soon surrounded with floating cakes of ice.
 The ice became jammed lip on the small island and the men to avoid being carried away climbed q small tree. At one time the small island was entirely covered with ice and roaring waters and the men feared the tree upon which they were pcrched would be carried away. IL WAS some time before the men attracted the at tcntion of people on the shore
 When they did the river was so high that boats could not go out and it was 9 o'clock, last night before it was deem ed safe to go out to the rescue. At that time q boat was put out and the men were brought to shore.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
AFTER ATIONS IN TREATIES.

London. March 12.-Presiding at the annual meeting of the Associated Chamber of Commerce of the United Kingdom. which opened in London to- day. Lord Avebury (better known as Sir John Lubbocll), foreShadowed changes in the British tariff and urged the necessity of being prepared to pro- mote the interests of British commerce on the termination of the present treaties. Alterations. he added. were being already considered In the treaties with Germany, Austria and Portugal
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
FATAL TRAIN WRECK.
One Man Killed. One Injured and
 Three Locomotives Smashed.

One Man Killed. One Injured and
 Three Locomotives Smashed.
 Gorham. x. IT., March PA train wreck ill which one man was killed and one was seriously injured and which resulted in the destruction of three locomotives, occurred at the Grand Trunk round house here last night. The man killed was q brake man named Blaisdell. Of Portland, Me. Herbert Robinson. an engineer. was seriously hurt. but it is thought he will recover. The first news was sent out from Berlin, q few miles from here, which led to the erroneous belief that the accident happened at that place. 4 misplaced switch caused the accident. by throwing double head ed freight train onto the side track. and it ran across the turntable and into the round house. where it col lided with an engine standing there.
 All three engines were demolished and freight cars. were piled up in great confusion.
 It was some time before workmon could be summoned ana not until this morning, when they had cleared away part of the debris, did they discover that q life had been lost. The body of Blaisdell was pinned down under one of the heavy engines. Rlaisdell was married and had several children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
ARE DISQUALIFIED
Judges Cowell and Bradstreet
 Are Out of It
CASE OF WALKING DELEGATE.

ford-SHperiOr Court Doing Business
 Again-Case of Warerara Against T.
 r. Maher Was Taken Up-List of
 Jurors.
 Regarding the trial of Joseph Sandi- ford, the walking delegate for the Carr. penterS' union, for boycotting il cOn- tractor named Palmer. it is probable that neither Judges Cowell nor Brad- street will try the case. In arranging his cases in the superior court before Judge Thayer this afternoon. Attorney Bronson. who is prosecuting attorney i'll the district court, said that Judge CoweH is disqualified and Judge Brad street is diSincined to hear iT. so the prospect is that an out of town judge will have to be procured. The Carpen- tcrS' union is backing lip Sandiford. and the case will be contested for all it is worth. Palmer had q union. man in his employ and when Sandi- ford informed him he would call off all the other men who belonged to tha union unless he discharged the non- union man. he chose the latter.
 The superior court resumed business here this afternoon at , o'clock Judge Thayer presided. All the cases against the city and the railroad company which are represented by Attorney John r. Kellogg have been put to fhe end of the docket on account of his in- ability to try them. he being laid up with sore throat. The case of Peter Warerera against Thomas F. Maher for S5.00O damages was then begun. This was a hearing in damages. The O'Neills appeared for the plaintiff and Judge Burpee for. the defendant. The plaintiff alleged that he was in the employ of the defendant digging q sewer on Wolcott street on April 25, 1890. That owing to negligence on the part of Maher large rock which he was lifting by means of d derrick and chain fell and crushed his right ankle. making amputation below the knee necessary. The defense was con- tributory negligence.
 The jury panel of the district court for the March term consists of the fol- lowing: Waterbury. Edward T. Finn. Eugene c. -tdt: Southhury. Samuel l.. Pierce. Charles l.. Brown: NIiddlebury, John A. BcnSon. Joseph Beers: Nauga- tuck. Amos Culver. l.. Monroe Rald- win: Prospect. John R. platt. I.a- ver@ne G. Clark: Wolcott. Charles l.. Futile. GuStave CorneliS: Watertown. Daniel r. Hannon. James c. Skilton: Woodbury. Vincent X. Judson. Ebert NJ. Barnes: ThomaSton.. Abner Allen, William II. Griswold: Plymouth, Charles F. Johnson Ammi F. Tomlin- son. All of the above have been noti- fled to be present in court Thursday morning when the criminal side opens.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
GENERAL COLNILLE SCORED. Secretary Broderick Speaks Out in the
 House of Commons

London, March 12.-Charles Mack inon Douglas. liberal. moved for an inquiry regarding the retirement of Ma ior-G eneTal Colville, who was sent home from South Africa by Lord Rob- erts for inefticency in the field.
 Mir Rroderick, secretary of war. re piled that the motion compelled him to say things he would prefer to leave uNSaid. but that he would tell the house the whole truth. After dec1ar- ing that he had nothing to apologize for in the course the war office had taken. he proceeded to criticize severe ly General COlyille'S conduct
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
w. c. T. U. AND GIG

Wallingford. March 12.-On evidence secured by Frank Davidson. aged 13. who is understood to be working in behalf of the w. c. T. U. of this town. eight dealers were arraigned in court this morning on the charge, of selling cigarettes to minor. Five pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs amount ing to $12.2S each. The other three cases were continued. This is the first instance of activity in this direc- tion by the local ". c. T. U.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.

Marshall, Mich. March 12.-The Hon C. Y. German, minister to The Hague under President Grant, and assistant secretary of the interior under Zachary Chandler, died at his residence in this city last night from paralysis. NIT Gorham, who was So wears of age, was one of the oldest bankers in Mich i@an. Tn 1858 Mr Gorham was major general of the state militia and he also served one term as state senator.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
EXPLOSION IN BREWERY.
Two Men Killed and Large Structure Wrecked.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 1.-Two men were killed by the explosion of tine cooker at the McKeesport brewery, McKeesport, Pa, about S:45 o'clock this morning. The dead: William Cinke, night watchman; Matthew Marr brewer.
 The cause of the explosion is not known. The building was q large brick structure and was almost com plotely wrecked. The roof of the resi- dencc of William Spencer, adjoining was blown off. but the occupants were not injured. The loss is estimated at SlO0,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
HARD TIMEs AT DAWSON.

Victoria, B. C., March 12.-Dispatch- es from Dawson to March + received by steamer Danube, report that Nome mail has arrived there. It gives news of several deaths by freezing and says that very cold weather with piercing winds prevailed in December. causing much suffering. Several stalnpedes took ptace at the beginning of the gaonth and some strikes were made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
ILL IN LaNDON.

New York, March 12.-John S. Sar- gent, who has been hard at work dur ing the winter on decorative designs for the Boston public library and on many portraits, is. according to q Lon don dispatch to the Tribune. i'll with influenza, and unable to leave his bed. His physicians are hoping that he can go to some south coast town by the end of the week for convalescence and rest. He has planned a Journey to America in October.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
NIAGARA EXCURSION DOCKS.

Buffalo, N. Y. March 12.-The In ternatonal Navigation company, backed by New York and Brooklyn cap italists. has secured the Niagara river excursion docks in this city and the docks on the Canadian and American sides of the river at Niagara Falls. The company proposes to put on fleet of steamers this summer to handle the excursion travel between this city and the Falls, to form an important link in the new water route between Buffalo and Toronto.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
MANIFESTO ISSUED
Delegates in Paris Protest Against Continuing Boer war
DEATHS FROM THE PLAGUE.

Total Number 10 Date Is Twenty
 three-Eotha Seems Detcrminet 10
 Surrender-He Wants to Consult De
 Wet and steyn-P-eparins for Ar
 rival of 5000 Boec Prisoners.
 London. March 12-A dispatch rom General Kitchener, dated pretorl:l' March lo says General De Wet is north of Brandfort tOrange River toi- onyl. Continuous rains have inter fered with the movements of the troops in Cape Colnoy. Two bands oi Eoers are being hunted among the hills by troops under Gorringe, Del isle. Grenfell and Henniker.
 Paris. March 12.-The delegates of the European and American pro-Boer committees in conference here. nave drafted d manifesto protesting agalnst the violation of the rights of man py tht. British in South Africa and appeal ing to the European and American governments io mediate to stop the war and preserve the Independence of ihf South African republics.
 London. March PA report is cur rent that the government anticipates a speedy account of the surrender of General Botha. the Boer commander jn-chief.
 Bloemfontein. March 12.-Colonel Pitchers column has cleared the coun- try of BoerS between this place and the Orange river. The column has ar rived herc bringing in thirty three prisoners and three thousand horses.
 Calcutta. March 12.-The govern ment iS preparing for the possible ar rival of LOGO Boer prisoners. who will be located in patches of 900 men.
 I.OurenZO MarqueZ. March l2.-Gen- eral Botha is willing to surrender. He asked an armistice in order to commit nicate with General De Wet and Mir Steyn. Should they decline it is be- lieved. nevertheless. that General Botha will surrender The Boers have no artillery and ammunition and are burying their guns. The railway from louTenZo Marques to Pretoria is practically clear of Boers.
 Pretoria March 12-The result of fhe negotiations between Lord kitch- ener and General Louis Rotha is awaited anXiOuSly but hopefully.
 The presence of Sir Alfred Milner Tn Pretoria to consult with Lord E.itch- ener is expected to hasten the change from the military to the civil admin istration.
 Cape Town. March 12.-To date the total number of deaths of the plague is twenty-three. Cases are now ap- bearing among the better class of Eu- ropeans living in healthy parts of the city. The government has secured the Imperial Heomanry hospital at Malt land. three miles from Cape Town, for European cases.
 The treason court, sitting at Dord- recht. has sentenced Dutchman liv- ing at Indwe to five years disfran- chiSement. but as . matter of fact the man is not registered as a voter.
 \ small commando, believed to be kritZnger'S. made a determined at tack on Shelton Station. thirty miles north of Alicedale Junction. Sunday. The railway Was torn up. the telegraph cut ;inG the station footed. An arm pred train from Port Elizabeth drove fine BOers to the east.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
SCHOOL BOY MISSING.

New Haven. March 12.-Joseph r. Sexton. member of the senior class of the EIillhouse High school has been missing since Thursday last from the home of his sister at 16 William street. He was eighteen years of age and it was thought he was fitting him self to enter Yale college. It was sup posed that he hed enlisted in the navy but on inquiry at the Brooklyn navy yard it was learned that he had not been there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
ONE MORE DEATH.

Chicago. March 12.-Theodore Van Alten. who was so seriously injured in the explosion at the Doremus laundry. died to-day. This makes the total number of deaths nine The coroner will hold an inquest on March 19.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
STAMPEDE FOR CLAIMS.

Vancouver, E. C., March PA spe- cial dispatch from Dawson dated March 1 says that the stampede con sequent on the throwing open of the claims on February 22 was the greatest since the palmy days of 1898. The order made avail= able hundreds of .lapsed claims, un- sold ones, fractions, etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
EIGHT HOUR WORK DAY.
Citizens of Waterbury Send Petition
 to the Legislature.


 Hartford March 12.-Both houses of the assembly met at half past twelve to-day and held short sessions.
 The governor sent in to the house to- day the report of the sewage com mission.
 The following petitions were intro duced: Ex-Governor Morgan q. Bulke- ley. ct al. in aid of the resolution authorizing state librarians to publish records from 11SO to 11S9-
 From fifty citizens of Waterbury in favor of the bill to establish eight hours as a legal days work.
 The committee on railroads reported nnfavorahly on the bill providing that all railroads shall issue five hundred mile mileage books for S10. No one appeared in favor of the bill.
 The committee on education report cd unfavorahly on the bill providing that the town treasurer of any town pay school teachers their wages. The bill was rejected.
 The senate held q short session to- day. but managed to transact quite ! little business.
 The bill repeating the military poll tax was reported unfavorably by the committee on finance. The bill was rejected on motion of Senator Seeley.
 The substitute bill appropriating $500 for the bank commissioners was passed.
 The bill licensing detectives was re- iected. as was the bill providing for lanterns on bicycles on unlighted streets.
 The finance committee held an ex- >ecutive session at o'clock. and by vote of 6 to ?. decided to recommepfi James P. Bree as state auditor fsc a period of four years. This no1atna tion will probably be sent to the hors- and senate tomorrow.
 The judiciary committee gave a hearing on the doctors bill today. A number of Waterbury doctors attend ed the session. Waterbury was also represented at hearing on q bill con- corning sealers of weights and meas ureS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
FILIPINOS SURRENDED.
End of Armed Resistance in Cavite
 Province

Washington, March 12-The follow ing cablegram has been received from General MacArthur at Manila:
 General Marian de Dios, four off cers, tifty-seven men, uniformed and armed, surrendered at Naic Province of Cavite). This is regarded as, very important and indicating collapse of the insurrection. The territory here tofore obstinately defended. Condi- tions throughout the entire archipelago very aging-captures, surrenders of arms, continue-3,1 16S arms surrend- cred and captured since January l.
 '.AIAC'ARTHrR.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.

Washington, Penn. March 12.-Dur-s ing the absence of their parents, the residence of Guy Williams was burned and their three children were buruAsd to death. Their ages were 1, 5 and 6 respectively.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
FIRM GOES TO WALL.

s St Louis, Mo, March 12.-Gaylord, Blessing & Co, brokers. have filed q d4edApf ssignment. The liabilities are Admftted to exceed the assets by $o0,- 00a The deed waA in the names of 9ana1A A. Gaylord and John H. Bless 4nxs tbe only members of the firm, and m alI propertiee real and per | 1tord 1Ilessinx company
 VT tlaie city for
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
REAR END COLLISION.

Chicago, March PA rear end c0f- lision between a freight and q sto
 train at Arlington Heights Killed tus stockmen. fatally hurt one and injul E several others. sx|sss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12

London. March Fixing Edward received a number of addresses from ueputationS representing various churches at St James's palace this af- ternoon. He assured ali that it would be his constant care to maintain re- ligiouS liberty and toleration. and aid in the progress of truth, morality and peace.
 Replying to the Quakers' delegation, his majesty said he prayed that his reign would witness the widespread acceptance of their principles. the es- tabiishmcnt of peace among nations. and the growth of mutual help among the people of Great Britain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
EX-PRES|DENT HARRISON.
His Condition is Critical and Death is Looked For.
Friends of the EX-PreSident Alarmed and Saddened at the Turn In His ~ Condition-Was Outspoken In De nouncing Policy of the Present Re
 publican Administration.

Indianapolis, Ind. March 12, 4 a. m. The condition of General Harrison remains practically the same ;s at the time of the issue of the o'clock bull letin, at which time Dr Jameson re- ported that the patient was resting, but was unable to get continuous sleep. There had been no perceptible in crease of the Inflammation.