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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
HEAT OF STARS MEASURED.

| Instrument is Sensitive Enough 10 Measure Heat of Candle Mile Away
 Chicago. May 11-A special to the Record-Herald from Williams bay, Wis, says: Whether the stars, millions of miles away send to the earth's sur. face any heat along with their rays or light, a question which has long pug zied astronomers, has been finally soly- ed. The heat from, these far off bodies has not only been detected but meas ured. 1t has been measured by one of the most delicate and sensitive astro- nomical instruments ever made-an instrument capable of measuring the heat of a candle mile away.
 The credit for solving the problem and for constructing this delicate fn- strument belongs to Professor E. F. Nichols of Dartmouth college. The experiments were, however, performed at the Yerkes observatory of the uni versity of Chicago, where Professor Nichols spent two of his summer vaca- tions. The result obtained from these experiments have just been carefully reviewed and compiled and sent to Professor George F. Hale, director of the observatory.
 Professor Nichols experiments at the Yerkes observatory have for the first time proved beyond doubt that the planets and some of the fixed stars send an appreciable quantity of heat to the earth. The quantity, however, is so minute that the wonder'is that an instrument could be made sensitive enough to detect it. The instrument which can record such an infinitesimal amount of heat is called a radiometer. Though based to some extent upon the same principal as the bolometer and radiomicrometer. which have been so successfully used in measuring heat rays. in construction it is essentially different and for this purpose has proved far more effective.
 The bearing of these first measure ments of steller heat. says Professor Hale. upon the life history of stars is very important but general conclusions cannot be drawn until further results can be obtained. Professor Nichols re- marked that the great refecting tele- scope. with silvered glass mirrors five feet in diameter which Is being con structed at the Yerkes observatory will be better adapted than any other instrument for this delicate work. The glass lenses of a refracting telescopeare quite opaque to some of the heat waves which reach us from the stars. and for this reason reHecting telescope of the largest size must be used in future ex- periments.
 Professor Nichols will be assisted in this valuable work by Professor Charles E. St John of Oberlin college and A. l.. Colton. formerly assistant at the Lick observatory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
CORPSE SAID .sTHOU LEST ;
That Is What the Attorney General
 Remarked in His Argument.

Cambridge, Mass, May 1.-The at torney general of the commonwealth, Hosea NJ. Knowlton of New Bedford, to-day began the governments argu- ment in the Eastman murder case Mir knowlton briefly reviewed some of the evidence in the case and dealt severely with the arguments of the defendant $ counsel which were made yesterday. He sad Grogan was shot while doing no harm and the shot was directed as near to fatal spot as possible The shot was fired at distance which precluded the possibility of an acct dent.
 MT Knowlton pointed out many al- legged inconsistencies in the story of Eastman before the grand jury and branded his whole testimony as n tissue Of lies. He said: Eastman be- gan his testimony with falsehood and ended it with perjury East man told his story first, but the corpse told it's story second, and the corpse said to Eastman Thou Hest 7
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

the shock more bravely than the father Mccormick glanced once at the bloated and discolored face and hands of his son, and then, turning his head aside, burst into sobs.
 T think it is Willie!' he cried. "Oh, Willie, they have murdered you!" But the daughter looked long at the dead features, the blouse and knicker- lockers, the long stockings, the shoes, the overcoat, and with the tears rum ming down her face and with her voice choking with grief she said:
 That is Willie. l recognize the clothing and the face. It is my brother"
 When MT Mccormick had recovered his eomposure partially he asked Pa trolman Francis to search the boy $ pockets. The search revealed the four articles that the boy carried on the night he left his home to catch mp with his sisters, who had started for the church, in Marcher avenue, few blocks north of the house.
 There was skate key, small knife, cent and q small aluminium medal one of the sort distributed by the Mccormack Reaper company at the Worlds Fair in Chicago. It was one of Willie's cherished possessions. The tiny medal has reaping machine in relief, some advertising matter and the legend:
 "The sun never sets on the Me Cormacks."
 This convinced the father absolute ly. and while his daughter went slow ly up the hill to their home, only a few blocks away, MT Mccormick re mained with the body and accom- panied 1t to the Morrisania police sta- tion, at 160th street and Third avenue, where it was placed in the stable to await the arrival of Coroner McOwen.
 One of the most pathetic of the sad scenes around the Mccormick house was the arrival of Miss Margaret, one of the daughters, who is a teacher in the Arlington street public school. She was on her way home and was cross- ing the Central Bridge when a photog rapher, an artist with portfolio and a group of reporters, at the mouth of Cromwell Creek, attracted her atten- ton. She inquired the cause of the interest and was told that the McCor- mick boys body had been found in the creek. She reached her home al- most i'll state of collapse.
 Coroner's Physician Dr John Reigel- man made superficial examination of the body in the police station. He said he was inclined to believe there were no wounds or injuries and that the appearance of the body when the clothing was removed justified the be- lief that it had been in the water for fully six weeks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
!. CITY NEWS.

The Waterbury Telephone company
 at meeting last evening voted not tt l disband
 l The selectmen have petitioned tn, 1 probate court to commit Mrs Lizzie l town. Mrs Riley is quite young wo
 man being about 24 years old. Special forecast for Connecticut
 Rain tonight; Sunday rain, followed | by fair brisk southerly winds. shifting | to southwesterly. For eastern New York: Rain tonight; Sunday fair, ex l cept rain on the coast; brisk south
 westerly winds.
 There will be a meeting of Com pany E, Hibernian Rifles, to-nlorroW at 12 o'clock, at their armory. The election of a captain will take place and any other vacancies that may oc- cur by such election will be filled.
 Per order
 Tn the interests of John Hackett
 Samuel Freedman's store was attached
 yesterday by Constable Pryor, Hackett
 claims Freedman has an umbrella be
 longing to him which lie left to be re
 paired some time ago. The case will go on trial in the city court.
 The members of the Pastime A. c. and their friends enjoyed a delightful entertainment in the club rooms last night. The following program was rendered: Overture, Mandolin club; violin solo, James Carmody; mandolin solo, Martin McDonald: guitar solo, John Murray; overture, Mandolin club. There were also songs and recitations by number of other persons.
 There was a hearing in the probate court on the final report of John Null vile, administrator on the estate of the late Mary J. McAuliffe. The property inyentoried $405. MT Mulville sold a cash register, a saloon license liquors, two pool tables and other things for $305 and on this matter he was minute ,1y cross examined by Attorney Byrne, he appearing not satisfied that the sale was regular. The hearing was contin- ued q week.
 The funeral of Edward Barrett took place this morning from his late home on Bank street to St Patrfck's church where mass of requiem was cele brated by the Rev Father Sullivan. The bearers were Samuel Walsh. John Mclaughlin. Thomas nilduff and George Butler. The floral offerings luCluQCu d piiIQN IlOil thI AoiIiS uila bouquets from the Misses Anne Nc LaugElin and Julia C. Butler. The interment was in St SJoseph's ceme tery.
 Justice T. I. O'Neill heard the suit of Olanoff x Shaker against Assaf Shaker in the city court this forenoon. This suit is to recover S9.S0 for goods sold. Senator, Kennedy appeared for the defendant and Attorney Russell for the plaintiffs. The latter claims that it is as q matter Of principle more than commerce they are contending for The debt was for two punches of bananas, two boxes of plums and six bushels of potatoes. Plaintiffs claim the defendant gave security for Louis Shaker and an order to give him what a ever he would order. Defendant de- aies this. Decision was deferred
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
NO AMERICAN MAINSAIL.

Southampton. May 11.-Both the professional and amateur yatchsmen who have watched the bellying main sail. cut in American fashion, hitherto used ill the trials of the Shamrock H., have condemned it as lacking driving power. The new mainsail which is now being prepared is therefore cut with the cloths running crosewise, to sit as nearly as possible as flat as in the case of the Shamrock I. The trial given the Columbia's pattern of main sail was in order that the respective merits of the sail might be fully tested But yachtsmen have found that it was not so quick to pick up thin streaks of wind, so they determined to stick to the flat sail to which all British skip pers pin their faith.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
QUIET TO-DAY.
Wall Street esting To-day Clerks
 Putting Their Books in Order.

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 Putting Their Books in Order.
 New York, May 11.-With both the stock exchange and the consocdated exchange closed to-day and with prac- tically nothing doing on the .'curb'' Wall street was very quiet. Although the exchanges were not open for busi- ness, all of the larger brokerage houses had their clerks at work strengthening out the accounts of spec ulators and putting their books in order In the rush days from Monday to Friday none of the usual making out of customers statements was done and it probably will be late to-mor- row night before the balancing of ac- counts will be finished.
 Many spectators went down town to await the bank statement and to get the London quotations for Alneri- can securities. At 2 D. m., London s prices generally showed advances as compared with the close at New York yesterday, the extreme rise being eigh- teen points in Northern Pacific Other stocks generally were up but United States Steel common was 3-S and the preferred 1-2 lower. Illinois Central showed decline of l 1-4.
 All interest ill the financial world remains absorbed i'll the great con- test for the control of Northern Paci- fic and the rivalries that have been caused by that battle. The heavy buy ing in Union Pacific yesterday provok- ed much comment and to-day the f"street' as ordering whether the fight Of the railway giants was to be trans ferred to that stock again. The high price for Northern Pacific in London to-day was taken by many as an in- dication that buying for control of the property was still going on wherever the seller had the stock to deliver. It was learned to-day, also, that at the time Kuhn Loeb &s Go were settling with shorts yesterday at $150 share they were paying the same price over the counter to all who offered the se- curities for instant delivery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
YALE FIELD SPORTS.
Harvard and Yale Met in the Annual
 Contests To-day.

Harvard and Yale Met ill the Annual
 Contests To-day
 Yale Field, New Haven, May H. Yale and Harvard met here this after noon in the annual track and field con- test between the athletic teams of the universities. This is the tenth meet ing to be held under the dual arrange ment inaugurated in 1891. To-day S contest marked the first for the second of the cups offered by graduates repre- sented by committee including Messrs Walter Camp and IT. s. Brooks of Yale and Evert $. Wendell and G. B. Morrison of Harvard.
 Last years Harvard victory carried with it the permanent possession of the first cup, Harvard having won it six times and Yale three.
 There were thirteen events scheduled for the afternoon. Points were scored as follows: Firsts, 5; seconds, 2; thirds, 1.
 Before the game began both sides were claiming victory, but with mar gins so narrow as to indicate very close match.
 Cloudy and threatening weather made the conditions somewhat inaus- picious, but the track and turf were in remarkably god shape.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
THE oYsrER INpusTRY.

New York, May 11.-Thomas F. Aus tin. superintendent of the New Jersey State Oyster commission has sent to Franklin Dye, secretary of the New Jersey Pan-American exposition com mission, report of the oyster indus try in Southern New Jersey. Mir Aus tins report shows that for the past year $2,60O.O00 worth of oysters were shipped from Greenwich. Bivalve and Maurice river, and that 25O boats on which 5000 men were employed, were licensed to engage in the industry in that part of the state
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
FINE FOR sa5o.
For Not Serving His Time in the Rus
 sian Army.


 Chicago, May IA special to the Tribune from St Paul, Minn, says: l. ID. Horne, a naturaliZed American citi- zen and member of q wholesale firm in this city las been forced by the Rus sian government, of which country he is native, to pay fine of 600 rou- bIes, equal to $350, because he did not serve his time in the Russian army. Through the American minister at St Petersburg he arbitrated the matter, claiming exemption because of now be- ing an American citizen. He desired to go to Russia in person, but the Ameri- can official informed him that it would be exceedingly difficult to secure his release from the arrest which would surely ensue as soon as he entered the Czar's domain. The Russian govern ment attached the homestead of MT Horne's parents at Niein, Northern Russia, to secure payment of the fine. Mir Horne's parents are aged and their only property is their home. To pre- vent them from being turned out Horne paid his fine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
PROF RIcHARDsoN's REPORTS
Read Before Committee, and Concern
 ing Explorations at corInth.

Read Before Committee, and Concern
 ing Explorations at Corinth.
 New York. May 11.-Reports from Prof Richardson, director of the Atn- ems school, concerning the excavations begun at Vari. Attica, and the work of explorations at Corinth, were read before the managing committee of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, a section of the general in stitute of archaeology sfn America. which has just met here. There was also q report by the director of the school at Rome and an announcement that the endowment fund of the school has been increased to more than S55.- eco, with good prospects of its reach ing $1OOOOO, the amount wanted Plans for increasing the endowment of the Athens school to $100,000 were discussed, but no definite conclusions were reached.
 Allison Armour. James H. Hyde, Robert Bacon and Thomas Thatcher, of this city; Elliott c. Lee of Boston, and Clement Newbold of Philadelphia, were elected trustees of the school at Rome. Prof J. R. Wheeler of Colum- bia university, formerly secretary of the committee, was elected president, in place of Prof Seymour. who has been at the head of the work in this country for fourteen years, but who felt unequal to carrying on the work any longer. Prof Clement l.. Smith Of Harvard, Prof Allan Marquand of, Princeton and Prof James c. Egbert of Columbia were made the committee on fellowships, and fellowships were given to Samuel Eliot Bussett, Yale, '98; Burt Hodge Hill, University of Vermont, '95; Columbia, 90: Agnes Baldwin, Barnard, '97, and Columbia, %.
 To-day the General Institute of Archaeology in America will hold it's annual meeting at the Murray Hill hotel. Prof J. W. White of Harvard, the president, will be in the chair.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
REFUSE SHIRT WAISTS.

New York, May 1.-The seventeen hundred letter carriers of the borough of Manhattan have about decided by ballot that they do not approve of the shirt waist as a part of their summer uniform. Recognizing that the car form, had a right to be heard upon the subject, Postmaster VanCott called for q ballot. At all the branches through out the borough ballots have been taken this week. and the returns have been sufficient to demonstrate that from 65 to 75 percent of the carriers do not want the shirt waist.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
FOUR STEEL STEAMSHIPS.

Philadelphia, May 11.-The New York Shipbuilding company, at it's new yard near Gloucester N. J.. has begun work on four steel passenger and freight steamships for the Atlantic transport company. Two of tle boats are to be GOO feet long and the others 800 feet They will have q carrying capacity of 6,000 tons of cargo and will be ready for delivery i'll 1902.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
TOD sLoAN.s CHANGES.

New York, May 11.-According to q cablegram from London to the World: Tod Sloan almost despairs of obtain ing a renewal of his riding license from the English Jockey club.
 The death of Lord William Bersford was an irremediable loss to Sloan, for Lord William gave him powerful back ing.
 Earl Harewood. late steward of the Jockey club, is outspoken in his ob- jection to Sloan So is Earl Clonmel who visited the United States last year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
THE MARLBoROUGnS.

London, May 11.-The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough have taken an active and conspicuous part in the Primrose league meetings this week. always appearing together, as if to emphasize that there was no truth in the recent stories of q serious misun- derstanding between them. At the re- ception which Mrs Pischoffscheim gave to the league Thursday evening. among the prominent people grouped about the hostess were the Duke and Duch- ess of Marlborough.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
ON THE LINKS.

Atlantic City, N. J.. May 11.-H. Lindsley of Harvard and-C. Hitchcock. IT, of Yale. met to-day on the North field links for the individual inter-col- legiate golf championship. The course was in miserable condition, being soggy from the recent heavy rains. The weather was cloudy and unfavora- ble for good golf. There was but q small gallery when the men teed off.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
MARSHES CASE POSTPONED.

Bridgeport, May 1.-The case against Charles B. Marsh, charged with embezzlement, which was con tinued from April 6, was this morn ing postponed until June 10. owing to tl.e fact that the accused was unable to appear owing to illness. The bonds remained the same at $2,500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
WILL RECEIVE PENSIONS.
Ladies of Quee victoria's Court Have
 eNIager Fortues.

London, May 1.-The ladies of the late Queen Victoria's court, after anx- ious waiting have learned that they are to receive pensions. although mi mute ones. Many of these former mem bers of the royal household, though of high lineage. have meager fortunes. and the maids of honor, etc, found their. posts richer in honor than in pro- fit. The excuse for the meagerness of the pensions is the inadequacy of the provision for the royal expenses.
 During thelast few years Queen Vic toria was unable to make civil list meet the official expenditure and was obliged to draw on her private for tune. King Edward now has to keep up BGsmoral castle and Osborne house. costing f31,000 annually, though he dislikes both places.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
RACING IN LONDON.

London, May 11.-At Kempton Park to-day, the Great Jubilee handicap of 5000 sovereigns, 200 soverigns to sec ond horse, was won by George Ed warde's Santo. Caiman was second, and Alvescot third. The race was for. three years olds and upwards, distance mile and quarter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
soUTH AFRICAN CABINET.

Cape Town. May 1.-The South Al rican News, today, declares it has been decided to reconstruct the min istry, with Cecil Rhodes as premier. Dr Jamieson as colonial secretary, and Sir John Gordon Sprigg as treasurer
 The premier (Sir John Gordon Sprigg), however, authorized state ment that there was no foundations for the reports of the reconstruction of the cabinet
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
WHOLESALE SHOOTING

Vienna, May 11.-A dispatch to the Abenblatt from Constantinople, an- nounces the wholesale shooting of revolutionary Nacedonians, including women. Twenty-four persons were killed at Monastia, fourteen at Beria eighteen at Iating, eighteen at Seres anad twenty y-nine at Uskaub.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
STEAMER WRECKED.

Colon, Colombia May 11.--The Nor wegian steamer Douglas, Captain Ericksen, which sailed from Havana, April 24, for Cartagena, has been to- tally wrecked off the Rosalie Islands. near Cartagena, Colombia. The crew have been saved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
GOVERNOR o'DELL,s VETO.

Albany, N. T.. May 11.--Governor O'Dell has vetoed the Raines bridge bill which allowed an elevated struc- ture on West street, New York city He says the Dill while made general, is really city bill and should have been submitted to the city authorities
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
MAIL CARRIER ARRESTED.

Washington. May H. Postmaster Lane of Aurora, N. C.. telegraphs here that the mail was robbed between Dur ham Creek and Blounts Creek. near there. yesterday. Mall Carrier Wai- ter Willis is under arrest charged with the offepse
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
THIRD NOTE DELIVERED.
Sultan Demands the Suppression O
 Foreign Post Offices.

Constantinople, Friday, May 10.-- A third note, evidently emanating di- rect from the Sultan, was delivered to- day to the ambassadors, demanding in peremptory language the immediate suppression of the foreign post offices and reiterating the charges of snug gling againt foreign officials. The am- bassadors immediately returned the note to the Porte, thus creating q partial cessation of relations between the embassies and the Turkish govern ment
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
MANSION HOUSE BURNED.

Buffalo, May 11.-The Mansion house at Fort Erie, hotel recently refurnished for the Pan-American sea- son, was burned this morning. Four persons were in the house at the time, but all escaped. The, plant of the Bridgeburg Review was burned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

Shelton, May 1.-The ribbon min strike was settled this morning. All the strikers returned to work except two who are said to have been the ringleaders in the disturbances, and they are reported to have left town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

Derby. May 11.-William Lane was arrested this morning on charges based on his conduct in the recent labor troubles. A bond was given for d con- tinuance. Other arrests will follow It is said, as evidence is being rapidly furnished to incriminate number of persons who were participants in and melted the disturbances.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

Lowell, May 1.-The line men in the employ of the New England Tele phone and Telegraph company in this city, quit work this morning out of sympathy with the line men of Boston who, were out on strike. It is ex- pected that the line men in the entire Lowell division will go out tonight. This division takes in Southern New. Hampshire and Northeastern Massa- chusetts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

Albany, N. Y, May 11.--Although there are no actual developments in the railway strike situation i'll this city today, there is every indication that an. effort will be made to reach an agreement before night. The execu- tive committee of the board of direc- tors of the company is now in. session considering the question of arbitration.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11

Buffalo, N F., May 1.-The carpen- ters who struck at the exposition grounds yesterday refusing to work on unfair lumber which was being used in the construction of booth in the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts building for an exhibitor and those who went out in sympathy, returned to work this morning, the objection- able lumber having been removed from the grounds.