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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
GOVERNOR GREGORY DEAD.
Rhode Island Chief Magistrate Suc-
 cumbs to Bright's Disease.

Rhode Island Chief Magistrate Suc-
 cumbs to Bright's Disease.
 WICKFORD, R. l., Dec. 17.-Wi- liam Gregory, governor of Rhode Is land and Providence Plantations, is dead at his home here of acute Bright's disease following a succession of ill- nesses. After an indisposition of nearly two months he returned last Friday to the state capital, and his death was the indirect result of a cold contracted then, which brought on urRmic cOnvul- sions. Governor Gregory was the first governor of the state to die in office for nearly century and a half. Under the constitution Lieutenant Governor Charles Dean Kimball of Providence becomes the acting governor for the remainder of the term and on Jan. (, 1902, will be sworn in as governor of the state for the term to which Gov ernor Gregory had been elected on the 9th of last month.
 William Gregory, the twenty ninth governor under the constitution, was an example of a self made man. From 8 loom fixer he became mill superin- tendent and finally owner of two worsted mills. He was president of q national bank and director of several of the foremost banking institutions in the state.
 Governor Gregory was born in Asto- ria, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1S49, and received his early education in Westerly. In 1875 he married Harriet Vaughan, who, with her two children, survive him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
WITH THE PoL0ISTs.

The schedule up to and including the Monday games is as follows:
 Tuesday, December Waterbury at New Haven, Meriden at Walllng- ford.
 Wednesday, December. 18-New Ha- ven at Waterbury, Wallingford at Mer- iden.
 Friday, December 2O-S1eriden at New Haven, Wallingford at Water bury.
 Saturday, December 21-Waterbufy at Meriden, New Haven at Walling- ford.
 Wednesday, December 25-Afternoon, Waterbury at New Haven, Walling- ford at Meriden: evening, Wallingford at New Haven, Meriden at Waterbury.
 Friday, December 27-Meriden at New Haven, Waliingford at Water bury.
 Saturday. December 2s Waterbury at Wallingford, New Haven at Meri- den.
 Tuesday, December Waterbury at New Haven, Meriden at Walling- ford.
 Wednesday, January 1-Afternoon, Waterbury at New Haven. Walling- ford at Meriden: evening, Wallingford at New Haven, Meriden at Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
PRIZES FOR sIX-DAY RIDERS.
Walthour and McEachern Receive Eff
 teen Hundred Dollars.


 Lester Wilson was the only six-day rider who failed to respond to the roll call when Jim Kennedy and Pat Pow CTS, the promoters of last weeks race in Madison Square Garden, appeared in the Hotel Bartholdi yesterday to pay the prize money. Wilson's inter- ests were looked after by his team mate. Only two or three of the men looked any the worse for their. 142 hour grind and all declared that they were ready to begin the race over again on short notice.
 The teams were summoned to a pri- vate room separately and there re- ceived their share of the $4,500 purse. The winners, Walthour and McEach- ern, received $1,500; Otto Maya, rep resenting his team, Maya and Wilson, received second money, $1,OO0; New kirk and Munro, who finished third, re- ceived $750; Babcock and Turville took $500, and Butler and Mclean, the fifth team, $35O; the "Hobo'' team, King and Samuelson, landed S250, and Hall and McLaren $50. Although only seven prizes were hung up, the man. agement decided to reward all the rid CTS who finished, and purses of $1OO were presented to Fredericks and Jaak, Lawson and Julius and Fisher and Chevallier, who finished eighth, ninth and tenth respectively, as named.
 Some of the riders have entered for the Boston race, which will be started December 3O and others will enter the Philadelphia contest, which is sched- uled for January 13. Walthour, Me- Eachern, Maya, King and Samuelson have made arrangements to appear in vaudeville houses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17

the National league is sustained by the courts this organization, outlined here, will carry the name 'Nationai League and American Association of Professional Base Ball Clubs.' By the plan it can be seen that loophole is. left for John T. Brush to get his Cincinnati club ill line, which is an easy matter for him to do.
 With this twelve-club league organ ized, new national agreement will be drawn up and the National Associa- tion of Professional Base Ball Leagues will enter into it on equal terms with the big organization. On the board of control, which will be the highest court in professional base ball, the big league, the minor leagues and the ball players themselves, who are banded to- gether under the name of the Protec- tive association, will have representa- tion. In this way it has been planned to control professional base ball all over the United States in such way that there can be no wars and no revo- lutions in future. The situation, there fore, can be boiled down to the fact that Spalding, in this fight, has with him four National league clubs, which are ready to combine with anything that Spalding may suggest; the Ameri- can league, which has clubs in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington. Chicago, St Louis, Detroit and Cleve- land; the National Association of Pro- fesisonal Base Ball Leagues, which controls the minor leagues from Maine to California; the Protective associa- ton and public sentiment; while Freed man has the Polo grounds and also no r11 natl clubs with him. But as they, un- der the present plan, would not be in with the Spalding organization scheme, the question naturally arises with whom would they play championship schedule and how could they secure any players?
 Should the National league clubs of Boston, Cincinnati and St Louis con clude to withdraw their allegiance from Freedman and join hands with Brooklyn, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Chicago under Spalding's leadership, there would be two separate eight-club leagues, with a new National league club in New York. Then the National league and American league, though having rival clubs in Boston, Philadel- phia, Chicago and St Louis, would work along on harmonious lines and have no conflicting dates.
 Spalding said: T am going to ex- tend an invitation to Ban Johnson to come down here and see us in a few days. Then with Mir Powers and Mr Ward we will see if we cannot build things up'
 The papers served on Spalding as he left the meeting room show that the order issued by Justice Ieventritt re- strains Spalding from exercising or pretending to exercise any of the pow CTS of president, and from taking in his possession or interfering with any of the books, records, papers or funds of the league. The order also restrains N. B. Young from turning over to Spalding any of the leagues property. The case will be argued on January 19 in part one of the supreme court, be- fore Justice Scott.
 Hickman signed a Boston American league contract yesterday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
sHARKEY AND a[AHER.

Thomas Sharkey and Peter Maher. those distinguished claimants for the heavyweight pugilistic championship of the Emerald Isle, nre not to have their next twenty-fOur foot ring argument in the city of Hartford. as had been expected. Instead of their coming af- fair being conducted in the Connecticut city first made famous by the Charter Oak the modern gladiators will meet at Philadelphia, where they will box for six rounds in Industrial hall. on January IT. The referee has not been selected The ex-man-Of-war's man had thought he would meet James J. 1effries at San Francisco some time in January. but will not neglect any other claimants on his attention in the time he Is waiting to receive word from Cal ffOrnia-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
ROSEBERY'S SPEECH
British Liberal Leader Sounds
 Party's Warcry.
URGES FOLLOWERS TO GET TOGETHER
Long Looked For Effort Somewhat Disappointing Because of Its
 vagueness-Englan Sad v
 Condition Pictured. it

"
 CHESTERFIELD, England, Dec. 1T. Lord Rosebery's long expected and much heralded speech delivered here last night was received with marked enthusiasm by an immense crowd. 1t can hardly be said to have thrown much light along the pathway of the Liberal party. That the speech was a finished oratorical effort was amply testified to by the frequent applause with which the speaker was interrupt ed. But it is doubtful when he had fin nished if his most admiring listener could have given any justification for his enthusiasm save that it was Lord Rosebery.
 Resolved into it's elements, the speech merely said, "Get together" The speaker himself confessed that he did not pretend to say how this cohesion should be accomplished. In urging his fellow Liberals to reorganize Lord Rosebery quoted the following, words from the message of President Roose-' welt: "We hope to keep going by slow steps, not by bounds. We must keep our eyes on the stars, but we must also remember that our feet are on the ground"
 The following was the tenor of the former premier's speech: The ministry was wrong, but the Liberals should be very careful how they tried to set it right.
 Turning from the immediate out break of the war, Lord Rosebery touched upon education, in which he said Great Britain was Woefully be- hind her sister nations. Her commer- cial development was. also sadly atro- phied, said the speaker, and the time would soon come when Britain would be forced to fight for trade supremacy. She would then be as helpless as though armed with bows and arrows.
 Lord Rosebery maintained discreet vagueness on the question of his per- sonal inclinations concerning the lead ership of the Liberal party. He said he could not imagine himself in the position of minister. But in the next breath he told how he would reorgan- ize the war office if it fell to his lot He said this reorganization, However, should be postponed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
wrecked OH Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Dec. IT, The bark Sindia, which was blown ashore Sunday, will probably prove a total loss. Captain Mckenzie believes the craft cannot stand the strain of be- ing refoated, although wrecking tugs are on the ground working to save her. She is lying on her side within 15O yards of shore. The vessel is owned by the Standard Oil company and is val ued at $2OO,OOO. Yesterday afternoon the schooner Edith D. Dennis, from Greenport. N. Y. to Tuckerton, N J., cargo of oysters, went aground in Lit tie Egg harbor. It is expected she will be foated with little damage. Captain Oli CT is in command.
 vuIgar1an EEinister AosaGns.
 SOFIA, Dec. 17.-The Bulgarian min ister has resigned owing to the hostili- ty of the sobranje to the proposals for R new loan.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
cuban Petition sent to coneress.

WASHINGTON, Dee. l7.-President Roosevelt has transmitted to the senate a petition signed by Sener F. Gamba and other residents of Cuba urging commercial reciprocity between that is- land and the United States. They say that owing to the comparative cheap ness Of European goods the sale of American products is decreasing in Gu ba and that unless an arrangement can be made for differential in favor of the United States this country soon will find that 1t has no market in Cuh~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
Troops safI For maniIa.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IT. The transport Hancock sailed at noon yes-t terday for Manila with a large numbers of troops and cabin passengers. On board are 21 officers and 65gs men of the Fifteenth cavalry, officers, 36O recruits, officers returning to duty, 19 lady passengers and children, to- gether with hospital corps and signal corps men.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
r0RRETT IS MISTAKEE.

: James J. Corbett says if be ever gets another match with Jeffries he will win and not get a mark. Corbett is mistaken. He had strength to last fwenty-three rounds last time. and svould be unable to continue for twen- kx rounds in another bout. Possibly sS James could arrange a six-r0und contest he might win on points.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
KiIIed Herself and ChiId.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Minnie Blumberg of Brooklyn, while despond- ent over long continued illness, lay down on her, bed, placing her children, Nettie, aged two, and Celia, aged three, one on each side of her. She then turn ed on the gas, and when help came Mrs. Blumberg and Nettie were dead. Celia is precariously i'll at hospital
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE.

xFro,n che Gazette. Toowoomba, Aus
 traIia-l
 7 and ChambeElaln-s Cough Remedy t. en excellent medicine have been s,>.T erinx from e severe cough for the 5<~< two months and tt has effected a -~rs ! haze great pleasure'in Eeeom- ..s@araine ff.-5V. C. Wockner' This Is <,,o oDinlon of one of our oldest ana <,cst respected reEidentss and has E@.n voluntarily giYe4 lp good faith <&e+ ofhzrs may try tue remedy ana pe <z@effted as was NK W0ckneF' Ems <eusd5 ls sold by eli druggists
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
Chronic kiCkerS

That's what the kidneys are-when they're sick What makes the kidneys sick? simple thing They have much do
 Must keep up their work, they rest They can't be blamed for kicking. Ever have your kidneys kick? Ever have bad back, lame, weak or aching ones Know it's the thing?
 The back aches because the kidneys blocked. Help the kidneys with the work-keep them moving And the back will ache It's the experience of Waterbury citizens. Read the in point:
 of "I had tism took kanu o a received Being outlook something to me spell Lakes urug Kidney Pills They relieved me at once. There is proof that DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS do this. All Druggists keep DOANS Kidney Pills Remember the name DOAN'S and take substitute. Price so cents per FosterMburn Co., Buffalo, N Y Sole Agents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
Italian Cruiser at San .Iuan.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. IT, The Italian cruiser Umbria has arrived here. She will remain few days and then return to Venezuela via St. Thom- as. The United States gunboat Ma chias has also arrived here and will proceed to Hampton Roads shortly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
Five at n Birth.

TExARKANA. Tex. Dee: 47:-Mrs. William Walker, the wife of 2 cotton raiser living near Texarkana, has given birth to Ave children, four girls and a boz,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17

Fifteen Above In Richmond, Va.
 RICHMOND, Va, Dec, 1.-The mer- c,iry fell to 15 degrees above zero here yesterday. which is the lowest temper Rture this winter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-17
KID MCoY A BANKRUPr.

Homer H. Selby has filed petition in bankruptcy. He admits he owes debts aggregating S1,5S6.I3. and stated that he has nothing with which to pay. This case was brought about by the anxiety of various yhiskey firms to secure payment for the goods which they had delivered. Failing in this. they forced the brother of Kid Mccoy into bankruptcy, with the result stated fin the foregoing. The trouble started over the delivery of some ten barrels of whiskey. and was followed by q transfer of the lease of the place from Homer SeIby to the present owners. The filing of the schedule was merely n matter of form. and has no bearing upon the case now attracting the at fentlOn Of the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
TO PROVIDE A PARKWAY,
Connection of Rock Creek Park ant
Connecticut Avenue.

Connection of Rock Creek Park and
Connecticut Avenue.
Mr.. Mcmillan gave notice in the Senate
today of an amendment to the sundry civil
appropriation bill appropriating $125, to
purchase land necessary to provide park
way connecting Rock Creek Park with
Connecticut avenue between Klngle Ford
road and Pierce Mill road, not exceeding
seventeen acres in area. The amendment
provides that the streets laid down on the
highway extension plans abutting the
ground selected for the proposed parkway
shall be dedicated to the District of Co.
lumbia before any of the appropriation
shall be expended. and that one-half of the
amount appropriated be paid from the rev.
enues of the District.
Also an amendment to the deficiency ap-
preparation bill appropriating $1,000 to John
]. Sanborn. that being the sum paid by
him into the United States treasury March
%, 1898, for lot 3. square south of square
$50, the lot referred to having been in the
inclosed possession of Sanborn and those
under whom he claims for over thirty
years, the United States having failed to
exercise any right of ownership over it
since 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
PARIS EXPOSITION MEDALS.
None VIII Be Distributed Until All
Are Ready.

Frequent inquiry has been made at the
Department of State respecting the distri-
button of medals awarded to American ex-
hibitors by the Paris exposition. A letter
has been received by the department from
Mr. ]. H. Gore, who speaking for Commits
sioner General Peck, says:
THE authorities of the exposition will not
send out any medals until all are ready,
and as there will be about $1,000. several
months may elapse before any will be dis
tributed. The medal of the exposition will
be presented to each recipient of diploma.
This model however, will be in bronze.
I he recipient can have this silvered or gild-
ed to agree with his diploma
The concession to manufacture and sell
duplicate medals of the Paris exposition
has been obtained by Lathoud Aine, and
because of the delay that will be occasioned
by engraving the names on the medals
awarded Lathoud Is able to dispose Of his
duplicates at good price. He sent out his
circulars to all persons whose names were
in the international catalogue. The recep-
ton of this circular does not imply that a
medal has been awarded. Official informa-
ton as to the awards to American exhibit
ors has been sent by Mr.. Gore to all exhib-
itors who were awarded medals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

my troops to deal effectually with the
forces by which they are still opposed: :.
The prolongation of the hostillt1es IN
South Africa has led me to make further
call on the patriotism and devotion of
Canada and Australasia L re1olce ina !
my request has met with prompt ana
loyal response, and large additional CON
tingents from those colonies Will empark
for the seat of war at an early date.
Il greatly regret the loss of life ana ex-
penditure of treasure due to the 1fultfess
guerrilla warfare maintained by Boer par
tisans in the former territories of the two
republics Their early submission is much
to be desired in their own interests, as
until it takes place 1t will be impossible
for me to establish in those colonies the
institutions which will secure the equal
rights of all the white inhabitants and pro-
lection and justice for the native popula-
ton.
The Chinese Situation.
THE CAPTURE of Pekin by the allied
forces and the happy release of those who
were besieged in the legations, results to
which my Indian troops and my naval
forces largely contributed. have been fol.
lowed by the submission Of the Chinese
government to the demands insisted on by
the powers. Negotiations are proceeding
regarding the manner in which compliance
with these demands is to be effected.
1.-The establishment of the Australian
commonwealth was proclaimed at sydney
January 1. with many manifestations OF
popular enthusiasm and rejoicing. My
deeply beloved and lamented mother haG
assented to the visit of the Duke of Corn
wall and York to open the first parliament
of the new commonwealth in her name. A
separation from my son, especially at such
moment, cannot be otherwise than deeply
painful, but l still desire to give effect tc
her late rnajesty's wishes, and as evidence
of her interest. well as Of my own, ir
all that concerns the welfare of my sub
jects beyond the seas, l have decided that
the visit to Australia shall not be aban-
doned and shall be extended to New Zea
land and the Dominion of Canada"
The king then alluded to the rebellion in
Ashanti, which. he said, had been brought
to successful conclusion
The famine in India came in for COM
misseration.
He turned over to the government "those
hereditary revenues which were so placed
by my predecessor and added: Il have
commanded that the papers necessary for a
full consideration of the subject shall be
laid before you"
He gave notice Of proposed legislation on
number of local matters, including the
regulating of the sale of land in Ireland
The king wore a field marshars chapeau
when he read his speech. His voice was
clear and firm. After the reading of The
speech the procession was reformed, the
king proceeded to the robing room, unrobed
and left Westminster in the state carriage
In the same order as it entered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
NJ. Delcasse's AllusiOn to Russo
French American Entente.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 1.-THE
Russian press is greatly pleased with the
declaration Of the French minister of for
eign affairs NJ. Delcasse, regarding the
Russo-FrenchA American understanding.
The Novoe Vremya says:
1.-The United States attaches itself to the
Franco-Russian alliance for the same rea-
sons which united the latter-because they
pursue common aims, whose realizations
will benefit ALL
The paper expects closer understanding,
which will strengthen peace.
The Novost expresses itself in the same
tone, but holds the opinion that United
States politics is too changeable to in
spire complete trust. Japan more than
the United States being entitled to lead
ing role. In her conduct in China she dis
played great tact and won universal esteem.
There has been no friction between the
RusSo-JapaneSe troops.
The Novosti anticipates more complete
understanding between Russia and Japan,
eliminating in a permanent alliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
PORTO RICAN TROOPS
A Battalion to Participate in the In
augural Parade.
ALL THE PRIVATES ARE NATIVES
Incident Connected With the At
tendance of the Cadets.
INDIAN CORPS AND BAND
INDIAN CORPS AND BAND

Orders We're today sent to Major General
Brooke at New York commanding the De-
partment of the East, to arrange to have
one battalion of the Porto Rican volun-
teers brought to Washington in time to
take part in the inauguration ceremonies.
These troops will be brought from San
Juan on an army transport on one of its
regular trips. They will disembark at
Newport News, in case it is found lmpossi-
BILE for the steamer to make the trip up
the Potomac river. In order to permit The
Porto Ricans to see as much Of the United
States as possible in their short visit to
this country. they will be taken back to
San Juan by way of New York.
There is now in service in Porto Rico a
regiment eight companies) of native troops,
half of whom are mounted native
horses. Lieut.. Col buchanan, two majors
and two captains are officers of the regu-
lar army. One OF the leutenants is a
Porto Rican, while the remainder of the
officers are eX-officers of volunteers or ex-
non-commissioned officers and prj-ates of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
BIG RAILWAY COMBINATION.
Gould. Hartman and Rockefeller to
Control Southwestern Group.

CHICAGO, February 1.-THE Tribune
says:
Although President Jeffery does not con-
firm the report, the Tribune can state upon
the best authority that George Gould and
other parties connected with the Harri-
man syndicate are today in full control
OF the Denver and Rio Grande railroad.
Gould and his associates will be made
directors at the next annual meeting.
Gould. Hartman, Rockefeller & Co. will
undoubtedly before long also secure con-
troll of the Rio Grande Western and Colo
rado Southern.
1t is also believed that they are buying
the stock of the st. Louis and San Fran
cisco with a view Of controlling that prop
erty. With these acquisitions. the Gould
Observation-Disclosures combination Will con-
troll all the principal roads in the south
west.
The lines in this combination are the
Missouri Pacific system, which Gould alb
solutely controls; the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas in which the Rockefellers hold a
controlling interest, and the lines named
above