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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
COLD WATER CROWD.
Odd Fellows Block Lawyers Swear
 By the Blue Ribbon.

By the Blue Ribbon.
 The lawyers who hide their ability and legal blandishments in the Odd Fellows building are deserving of much credit. In these days of politi- cal turmoil, when everybody is guess ing how his neighbor stands on the local question of the hour (and some times of two and three hours). the lawyers above referred to have thrown their standard to all the breeze that is welcome to it, and they may be seen at any hour on the fourth floor on a little stand, with cup near by. Our politics. in large letters, said to have been inscribed" by Judge Brad street or Judge Lowe, is suspended on the wall above the standard. The standard itself is a filter of the cold water type. On the front is a raised figure of man with piece of blue telegraph pole in his right hand shit ing rock, on which red water is at stand still, as though there were 10 more room for more water in the filter. Captain Rowland of the elevator corps says the man is Moses, but Attorney Rogers is of the opinion that Moses had a gray beard, whereas this mans is blue, and that the red water is all right because it is the Red Sea- What brought about the change in the law yers' politics is-causing much comment and wonder It was at first reported that the change came with Judge Bradstreet from Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital, that having first class reputation for fine cold water. Then again it is attributed to Judge Lowe and his long sojourn- in the fish ing resorts of Maine. Who will head the ticket is still matter of conjec- ture. It is no use for Judge Lowe to say he will, for he has established q reputation for telling fish stories. Cap tain Rowland is authority for the statement that there is enough water from the Red Sea to drown the repub- lican party.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
CITY NEWS.

The board of finance will meet to- night.
 Arthur Reed Kimball, associate edi- tor of the American, and Dr Munger, are home, after a trip through Eu- rope.
 Mrs Annie Killoughey, 1S7 Baldwin street, was to-day appointed guardian over her children, James, Annie and Hattie.
 Judge Peasley and Attorney Church were in New Haven this afternoon on the bankrupt affairs of Charles N. Todd of Naugatuck. Attorney Church appears for MT Todd and Judge Peas ley for some of the creditors.
 To-day the selectmen shipped Mrs Duffy and Ter five children to their former home in Boston, That's all right If Boston be as big as those who have been there claim it is there is no reason why an nnpretentious lit tie place should maintain it's citizens.
 There was large attendance at the services in the different Catholic churches to-day, the different places of worship being comfortably filled at the 5:3O o'clock masses and also at the S0IV1c6S IIdL lOllOWcu uuAll5 tuO 1Cot of the forenoon. In the past this used to be big day in Waterbury. The Senior Temperance society used to hold it's annual outing and all the Lcrack dancers in town invariably took advantage of the occasion to dance a breakdown. What old time Waterbury dancer does not remember when he used to do his prettiest at the ...old tenn perance, picnic on Lady Day? The travelling musicians are getting l1p in the world A couple of fellows appeared on the public street with a l whole band of music attached to a horse One man collected the pennies while another turned the crank and when they wanted to move on the
 horse did the pulling instead of the
 men. It was good band, too, and 1 furnished a whole lot of airs i'll q man ner that won unstinted praise from by
 islanders, but whether the critics were iudges of music or not is something Iwhch it would be hard to tell off hand. But that's another question. The l travelling musicians pleased those who stopped to listen to the melody that :l came forth from the "cart and SC long as they did this they should get
 due credit for their efforts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
MORE SEATS WANTED.
Not Enough on the Green to Accom-
 modate All Who Would Sit.

Many think that there should be more seats on the green, and others claim that the ones that are there ought to be removed and let those who use them find some place else to while away their time. The objection made against the seats is that they tend to keep people there at all hours of the day and evening who probably could make themselves useful at their homes if they would content themselves to do something about the house. Those who favor increasing the number of seats state that most of the benches are taken up by men and that women have no show on them. They hold that the lower end of the park should be provided with walks and seats the same as the other end and then it would be possible to save some part of it for ladies. It has been suggested that concretee walks be made through the west end of it and neat seats set out there to be used by women only, or let the women and children occupy the east end and put the men down to- wards the soldiers monument. 1t Is hardly necessary to send the women and men apart. If there were sents enough for all there would be no fault finding.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
FOR IMPROVED HIGHWAYS.

Under the circular letter issued by Highway Commissioner MacDonald yesterday is the last day for the hold ing of town meetings to pass votes to take advantage of the state appropria- ton for good roads. Tuesday the towns named notified the com missioner that they had passed votes for the expenditure of the amounts named on their high ways: New Hartford. 5000; Kent, ST. GOO; Thomaston, $9.UOO; Jew Haven 5000; Old Lyme. $3O0O; Granby, $4. : 900; Killingly, 5000; Plymouth, $9,- 900; Franklin, $4,000; Monroe, $500; Branford, $3000; Chichester, $3 900; brook, $S,O00; AIiddlebury, $9,000; Bloomfield. $9. .0D0; Hebron. $2. .0O0; Bol- ion. $1.000; Bethlehem, S2,000; Nor kls $2, GOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
a rift in it. It is said that Will Gil lette will be a candidate of the opposl-

 ton.
 The open meeting of the Tammany association, referred to in last nights Democrat, will be held at the head quarters of the society on Bank street tomorrow night and promisees to at tract large attendance. The organ iation extends cordial invitation to all it's members, all democrats, repub leans, labor men, socialists and every other man or body of men who take an interest in politics, to be present and express an opinion as to the man the electors of Waterbury can nominate for the office of mayor After every one who wants to speak has had his say, ballots will be passed around and vote taken for the choice of the meeting for mayor and the society will then endorse the candidates who receive the highest number of votes and turn out and fight for him cleo tion day. One of the Tammany chiefs requested a representative of the Dem ocrat to-day to give this meeting as much publicity as possible and to as- sure the public that every man who attends and cares to speak will have an opportunity to do so without inter ference from any source. He said that the society would see to it that every man got fair show and that no can didate's private character was assailed even in the most remote way. Tram many" he said, twas organized for the purpose of improving our local system of government, not to pry into the family affairs of those who hold offices or aspire to such positions so that no one need fear that the meeting will wind up in q personal attack upon any man''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
POOR CARRIE NATION.
Thought She Was in Temperance
 Hotef and Created a Scene.

Rochester, Aug 15.-Carrie Nation, who has arrived in Rochester to begin featuring tour of New York state un- der the management, of James D. Fur long, who paid her fine and secured her release from the Topeka jail, ere ated scene in the New Osborne house at o'clock in the morning. Mrs Nation supposed she was in temper ance hotel. At the hour stated she rang for ice water, and the bellboy who served her brought up at the same time some drinks for a merry party on Mrs Nations floor. When Mrs Nation spied the drinks on the waiter she asked what they were. Dem are Scotch high balls" grinned the bellboy. Mrs Nation, flew into rage, and sent for her manager at once. He had a stormy meeting with the saloon smash CT, who threatened to break her con tract. The manager explained that there was only one temeprance hotel in Rochester, and that he was unable to secure accommodations there. Apartments were finally secured for Mrs Nation at private house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
RoBBER GOT BIG HAUL.
While Owner of Home Was In Garden
 He Stole Over $500.

Jewett City, Aug 15.-A daylight robbery occurred at the home of Mrs William Gibson this morning and the robber secured $52o in money. Mrs Gibson stepped from her house to the garden for a few minutes and when she returned she met man coming out with a watch in his hand. She graDpled with him, and after a long struggle, in which the woman was al- most strangled, she succeeded in strik- ing him on the shoulders with heavy pitcher and he dropped the watch and escaped. It was not known until Mrs Gibson called her husband from the field that the money was stolen. The robber is described as tall, very dark, clean shaven and about 35 years of age
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15


 Is Useless-C Colombian Government
 Negotiating for the Steamer Bernard
 Hall.
 Kingston. Jamaica, Aug 15.-The British steamer Darien, from Liver pool, via St Thomas and Colon, has ar rived here from the latter place ana brings reports of heavy fighting Mon day on the outskirts of Panama and Colon The rebels were steadily id- yancing on the towns proper. A large number of men have been wounded
 A large number of wounded men be- longing to the government troops were taken to Colon. Monday. This is re- garded as an indication of the per sistency of the rebel attacks.
 The converted cruiser Namouna has been found to be practically useless, owing to the bungling attempts to mount heavy guns on board or her. The Colombian government is now ne- gotiating for the purchase of he steamer Bernard Hall of the West In dia and Pacific Steamship Co of Liv- erpool.
 The Darien brought forty passengers who were obliged to leave Colon in
  avoid conscription. The British con- sul at Colon has entered a protest against Jamaicans being compelled by the Colombian government to fight against the rebels.
 The passengers of the Darien say that the chances of the liberals sue cess are better than ever since the commencement of the revolution.
 Guards are still kept on board the trains running between Panama and Colon.
 Both sides are committing atrocities. In the attack made on the government troops Sunday, a few. miles out of Colon, the rebels dfeated the govern meth force and one of the latter was afterward found, shot in the abdomen, with both legs amputated. This was a reprisal for the torture by the gov ernment of political prisoners.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
ENGINEER INJURED.
Fell Asleep With His Arm Across
 Railroad Track.

Willimantic, Aug. 15.-Albert Hall, a freght engineer on the New London divisionof the Vermont Central rail- road, was severely injured this morn ing. While his train was waiting on a side track at Lebanon about ? o'clock for the passing of a north bound train, the engineer descended from his cab, and seating himself beside the track, fell asleep. His right arm was across one of the rails and was struck by the north bound train. He was taken to private hospital in this city where the arm was amputated above the elbow. Afterward a special train carried the injured man to Norwch for treatment at the Backus hospital. He is forty years old and a resident of New London where he has wife and three children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug 15.-The cam paign for the ticket mentioned by to- days democratic state convention will be entirely on state issues. No men ton is made in the platform of the name of William J. Bryan or free sill yer, imperialism and other national issues. The last legislature is con demned for the passage of rapid tram sit and ripper bills pronounced the most corrupt legislative body that ever convened in this country All friends of good government are invited to join with the democracy in its efforts to sssave the state from further dis honorv
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Ieutenant Grant Gets Colonel cabre- ra. His Adiutant and Six Others.

Ieutenant Grant Gets Colonel Cabre-
 "a, His Adjutant and Six Others.
 Manila, Aug 15.-Second Lieutenant Walter S. Grant, of the Sixth cavalry, while scouting with detachment near Taal, Batangas providence, has made what the military authorities consider to be the most important capture since Aguinaldo was made prisoner. Grant captured Colonel Matrin Cabrera, his adjutant and six other insurgents. Ca brera had been growing in power for some time. He controlled all the in- surgents in southern Batangas and also those westward of the city of Batan- gas.
 Colonel Panganiban, a captain and twenty men, with twenty-six rifles and considerable ammunition, have su.- rendered to Lieutenant Smith of the Twentieth infantry, near Luzos. They formed a portion of General Malyars command After taking the oath of al- legiance they were released
 Captain Policarpio, lieutenant and i've men from the Sixth company of AaIvar's command, also surrendered to Colonel Baldwin, refusing at the same time payment for their rifles and rev0lvers and saying that they surren- dered for peace and not for money.
 Lieutenant Evans reports that be has not seen or heard any insurgents recently on the Island of Nindora- He reports burning q camp, however, and he succeeded in capturing thirty tons of rice. He says the people in the val ley back of Naujan reside in the rich est farming country of the islands. The district is thickly settled and plenti- fully supplied with cattle and rice.
 General Chaffee is greatly pleased by these accounts from the province of Bafnngas and the Island of Mindoro.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
IN uNsANITARY CONDITION.

New York, Aug 15.-ln the course of the hearing before the court of inquiry which is taking evidence in the case of Brevet Brigadier General Mead against Colonel Denny, quartermaster of the marine corps, Surgeon James C.. Byrnes, head of the medical depart ment of the navy yeard and a num- of witnesses testified that the marine barracks at the Brooklyn navy yard are in an unsanitary condition and un- fit for occupancy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
THE LAIN ovERHAULrD.

New York, Aug 15.-The North Ger man Lloyd steamer Lahn, which has arrived from Bremen and Southamp- ton, received thorough overhauling at Leith, preparatory to her transfer to the Mediterranean service. Chief Engineer F. Spormann of the Lahn has completed his 2OOth voyage as chief engineer in the service of the company. General Grant with his wife and son returned on the Lahn, having visited his daughter in Russia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
A NEW COURSE.
pr Nagle Endeayoring to Have One
 Laid Out in Hudson River.

New York, Aug 15.--If the plans of Dr John Nagle of the health depart ment of New York are carried out by the board of public Improvement, a course for American oarsmen will be made on the Hudson river, along Riv- erside drive, that will be second to none Dr Nagle proposes by means of breakwater 400 feet from shore to give straightaway course of mile and half and 400 feet wide, with ap- breaches at Ninety-ninth street and 129th street; the breakwater to be thirty feet wide, with a board walk. Tn addition to this his plans include a promenade on shore fifty feet wide as additional point of vantage and recre- ation walk at all times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
ANOTHER srAGE HELp UP.

Calistoga, Calf, Aug 15.-The Galis- 4oga and Clear Lake stage was held up by a lone highwayman. The passen- gers numbering twenty or more were relieved of their money. The mail bags and express box were rified. The amount of money secured by the rob Der has not yet been ascertained.- A posse is in close pursuit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
WARD AND DAVIS WON.

Newport, k. l., Aug 15.--The two tennis experts, Ward and Davis, who, yesterday, playing together won the championship in doubles, being sched- uled to play each other in the singles to-day and the third round matches of the championship singles being on the card. it was expected that the third day of the national tennis tournament at the Casino would be one of the best of the season.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
ILLNESS OF SENATOR BREE.
Auditor Riley May Have to Examine
 tha Stata,s Accounts Alone.

AudltOf Riley May Have 10 EXamlHe the States Accounts Alone.
 Senator James F. Bree of New Ha- ven, who was appointed state au- ditor to succeed Ward Northrop of AIiddletown as democratic state au- ditor at the last session of the general assembly, is now in a sanitarum in the Adirondacks, where he went for an affection of the lungs. The republican auditor, Walter A, Riley of MddleIown will begin the work of the year at New Haven this week by auditing the ac- counts of the agricultural experiment station at Yale University.
 Senator Bree's condition is said to be not promising and he may not be able to begin the work on September l. In that case Auditor Riley will go on with the work alone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
WAR SHIP TO GO

Washington, Aug. 15.-It has been definitely decided to have a war ship proceed to the Pacific side of the Isthmus Thus far the orders to the Iowa do not take her beyond San Francisco but either this ship or the Ranger will he sent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
MAN THE LIFE BOAT.

Chatham. Mass. Aug. 15.-The crew of <he Chatham old Harb0r life saving station heard the continuous blowing Of the steamers fog whistle this fore Ioon and they put oH in the surf boat t5 z8s'st the vessel Al observation ~1s 6fscoted by the henFy fog. so
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Buffalo. N. Y, Aug 15.-The League of American Wheelmen have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Af. If. Bedding of New York, president: 0. Fl. Van Hoon. Chicago, vice-president; Abbott Barsat, Boston, secretary and treasurer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
DIED AT CARLSBAD.

New Xdfk, Aug 15.-Wilbur !. Chamberlain, a well known New York newspaper man and recently cor respondent in China, died yesterday at Carlsbad He was n native of Penn ef'Tonia and was 30 years of age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
IS SATISFACTORY
That's What President Shaffer
 Says of the Situation.
TRYING TO EXTEND STRIKE.

Officials of Amalgamated Anxious to
 Carry it to the Western Mills-Rain
 at Pittsburg To-Day Kept the Crowd
 in Doors and Orderly-Lindsay &
 McCutcheon Mills Running With
 Same Forces as Yesterday.
 Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 15.-There was no material change in the strike situa- ton to-day. No moves were made on either side in the vicinity of Pittsburg, and reports from the other strike cen ters were to the effect that quiet pre- vailed
 It is believed that the officials of the Amalgamated association are con- sidering plans to extend the strike to the western mills despite the decision of the local lodge 1o remain at work Their organizers who were so success 1ul in Wheeling district have, it is said, been given instructions to hold them selves in readiness to start west. A secret conference IS in progress in the strike headquarters to-day but its nature and participants are not known.
 President ShaI1er who left the con- ference for time, said to q represen- tive of the Associated Press:
 -I cannot tell you who is meeting with us. Later in the day I may tell you something. The general situation is very satisfactory. We had a splen- did meeting at Wheeling yesterday and l am very well pleased"
 None of the other officials would talk for publication.
 z The short crews at work in the Painter and Lindsay and McCutcheon pIIls resumed work to-day and no at- tempt was made at either place to add to the force. Two crews are at work at the former and one at the latter. The lower union mill of the Carnegie , company is still in operation but the final result there is in doubt. The Amalgamated men are making every possible effort to get the force reduced to point where the plant will have to close down and the company seems just as determined to keep it going Victory will be prized by whichever side wins. Each claims that it is sure of success.
 The strikers look for further inn pairment of the productive capacity of the National Tube Co. They say they are getting more encouragement. every day and that they. are receiving all the support, financial and other wise from other unions that they counted on in their original plans
 MckeeSpOrt advices are to the ef- feet that there is nothing new in the situation. The strike leaders have. warned their followers to avoid trouble and the city is quite orderly.
 Wellsville reports that eight men were brought to the mill rom Scott dale yesterday. They were allowed to enter the plant without being inter- fered with. The strike breakers are quartered at the mill and the only demonstrations against them come when the non-union men go down into the town
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15

The fire at the Yildiz palace, oc- cured in the middle of July, and was the result of an intrigue by the women of the Harem against the lady treasur- CT of the Harem, whom they wished to get rid of.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
STARTED FOR WOMEN.
Exiles Who Were Implicated In Tn,
 Fire at the Yildiz Palace.

Constantinople, Aug. 15.-Seven hun dred persons, many of them being women, started yesterday for Yomen, Arabia, on board the transport Muru- vet The prisoners include those who were implicated in the recent fire at Harem of the Yildiz palace.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15

Pittsburg. Aug 15.-President Shaf- fer of the AmaIgamated association, left the strikers headquarters at 12:15 and gave out the following statement to the newspaper men: ''I will say officially that the Amalgamated asso- sociation has submitted no proposition to the steel corporation nor has the steel corporation offered any proposi- ton directly to the association
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15

Paris, Aug 15.AThe Matin prints the alleged text of letters of narque sub Nmitted to the Transyaal executive at Brussels for signature. The letters offer GS0'a ton of warship tonnage and G40 a ton of mercantile tonnage captured or sunk. If the South African repub- lies conserve their independence pay ment will be made on the signature Of peace from the indemnity taken from England. Privateers are to respect neutral commerce and generally all vessels ignorant of their dangere
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15

Pittsburg. Aug 15.-Painters and the Lindsay x McCutcheOn- mills resumed this morning with the same force as yesterday. Lower Union. of the Car negie plant. is still running with the result in doubt. A heavy rainstorm kept the strikers off the streets and no excitement or disorder was reported from anywhere.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15

London, Aug 15.-The Daily Mail says that General Kitchener will re turn to England on September 15, the date on which his recent proclamation to the Boers becomes operative. He will be succeeded in the military com mand in South Africa by General N. G. Lyttleton, who is now on his way to Couth Africa with Lord Milner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
SHOOTING. BRITISH WOUNDED
Kitchener's Latest Report on
 the Subject.

Says No Doubt But What There Were
 Five or Six Cases Took Place at the
 Battle of ylakfontein on May 29.
 London, Aug 14.-Lord Kitchener's mail dispatch on the subject of the Vlakfontein fight of May 29 says:
 There seems to be no doubt that five or six cases of the shooting of British wounded by the Boers oc cured"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-15
HEAVY FIGHTING 1T PANAMA
Rebels Rapidly and Steadily
 Advancing on the Town.

Many Wounded Men Were Taken to Colon-Converted Cruiser Mamouna Is Useless-C Colombian Government Negotiating for the Steamer Bernard Hall.