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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
HAWAIIAN MILLIONAIRE.
MT Parker and His Daughter, Princess
 Kawananakoa in Chicago.


 Chicago, Jan 30.--"I have nothing to say about the government of Ha- waii,' said Samuel Parker, the Ha- waiian millionaire and ex-premier, upon his arrival at Chicago last night from Washington. MT Parker and his party, which includes his wife and son. in-law, Prince David Kawananakoa, and the Princess Kawananakoa, are on their return home.
 ..I have been a lifelong friend of MT Dole,'' Mir Parker said, ''and I es- teem him highly. All I will say is that he is governor at the present time. I did have two or three conferences with the president while I was in Washington, but then l was member of the national committee, so We may have talked about committee matters" "
 Despite his father-iIl-law's denial, Prince David declared that he believed MT Parker would be prevailed upon to accept the governorship, and said that despite contrary dispatches from Washington, MT Parker had been of fered the position.
 'sI believe that eventually my father in-law Nill accept the office of gov ernor of the Hawaiian Islands" said Prince David. '"The office was offered to him several times by President Me Kinley, but this is the first time that President Roosevelt has asked him to accept it. He does not desire the po- sition for the honor which attaches to it, but I believe that he will be urged so strongly to accept by his friends that he will take the office as a duty.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
CUT THROUGH FROM yI1Kov

Seattle. Wash, Jan 3O.-After under going severe hardships and overcoming many obstacles, the members of the trans-Alaska company exploration and trail building party have succeeded in cutting their way through from the Yukon to Iliamana lake and establish ing a trail. which, it is claimed. will mark new era commercially so far as Nome and the contiguous region Is concerned. In addition to establish ing horse trail, with road houses thir- ty miles apart, making safe route in tile 5eptn of winter for travellers, mail and freight, the party secured good deal of typographical information in regard to the country traversed which will render necessary material altera- tions in the maps.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
INDIANS IN TRIBAL DANCE.
Result of Council to Abandon Lap
 wal Agency.

Result of a Council to Abandon Lap
 wal Agency.
 Lewiston. Idaho, Jan 30.-Two hun- dred Neg Perces Indians are engaged in tribal dance on Lapwai creek, fir teen miles from this city. The dance Is the result of a council that convened last week to discuss the proposed abandonment of the Lapwai agency, and the transfer of the same to the superintendent of the Lapwai Indian industrial school The council ex- pressed disapproval of the acts of Su- perintendent Voorhies, In charge of the school, and who has enforced the at tendance of Indian children at school Resolutions were passed condemning the superintendent and asking that the agency remain separate. A delegation of Indians were also appointed to visit Washington to make their wishes known. The council met five days ago and the excitement of discussion grad ually resulted in the dance of the tribe. George Moses, Philip McFar- land and -Peo-Kaliht chiefs of the tribe, are participating In the dance Guards have been stationed to prevent the Indians from receiving whiskey, and precaution is taken to prevent depredations. Superintendent voorhies addressed the council during the early deliberations, but. it seems. was un- able to Influence the Indians
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
Mfners, Convent5or c,o.aa

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 3O.-The thirteenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America ad- journed sine die last night after select Ing Indianapolis as the place for hold Ing the convention next year Other rites after the convention were Scran- ton, Pa; Pittsburg, Birmingham, Ala.; {; Columbus, O.; Kansas City, Kan. Springfield, Ill.,; Spring Valley, Ill.,; New York city and What Cheer, Ia. The convention before adjournment voted $1.000 for the aid of the widows and orphans of the miners killed in the Iowa disaster, adopted ringing reso- lution against .'goyernment by injunc- tion" and adopted resolution favoring the re-enactment of the Chinese ex- cluSion act.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
DANIEL L. CHAPMAN.
Death of One of Waterbury's We'll
 Known Citizens

Death of One of Waterbury's We'll
 Known Citizens.
 Daniel l.. Chipman, one of Water- bury's well known citizens, died this morning at his home on Highland ave- nue. Although he was over eighty years old, he enjoyed good health un- til short time ago when he was ta- ken i'll and sank rapidly until the end came. He was a" son of Samuel Chipman and Nancy Porter, who came to Waterbury from New Haven about 1903. Samuel Chipman was a native of Wallingford and was tanneE and shoemaker by trade He first lived here in the house since known as the Amos Morris place, near the West Main street bridge, where he carried on the tanning business in small way, using natural pools by the river side for vats. At one time frashet put him out of business temporarily by carrying away his vats, hides and all.' In 1913 he bought the farm of sixty acres on Town Plot and built tannery near by. Later he took up freight hauling and for q time the ons horse wagon was the principal meafis of transportation and messenger to and from New Haven. He used to make three trips every week and soon became so well known along the turn pike that every man. woman and child along the route knew and ada mired Boss" Chipman. as he was ia. milIarly called. He is said to have worn a wool hat which he used as e slate and memorandum book and it was always covered with chalk marks. In tt.e winter of 1885, the New Haven harbor being closed with ice, he drove a stage coach to New York for six suc- cessive weeks, starting from Water bury Monday morning and returning Saturday night. Mir Chipman and his wife were among the first ten mem bers of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of the organization at Pine Hole in 1875. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom Daniel l.. Chipman, who died tMs morning, was the last representative in Waterbury.
 Daniel Chipman possessed many Of the qualities of his father. He loved horses and was engaged in the livery business until he became too feeble to follow ft For years he was located at the corner of East Main and Brook streets. His favorite vehicle was the omnibus which he drove regularly to and from the railroad stations and lew of the old-timers of Waterbury who ever had a. ride any place that cannot recollect making a trip in Dan Chipman's bus. He retired from business years ago and devoted his attention to the care of his property on Town Plot and other places. He was twice married, but leaves no chil- dren. He is survived by his second wife
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
BREACH OF CoNTRACT,

Dallas. Tex, Jan BOA suit has been filed here by the county attorney against Granville F. Meade, federal court receiver for the Standard Light and Power company of Dallas. The petition alleged that the Standard company had entered into a combina- tion for the restriction of the trade and became liable to the plaintiff in the sum of 5000 per day for 314 days, or $1,O7O,OOO. A forfeiture of charter is asked for. Suit was also filed against the Standard Light and Power company by the Dallas Consol- dated Electric Street Railway com pany, alleging violation of contract to supply plaintiff with power to op- crate their lines. Plaintiff declares the alleged breach of contract has damaged it to the sum of S15O, ,0O0
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
SPACE FOR REID & HUGHES.
Rumor Has It That They Will Soon
 Occupy Masonic Temple.

Occupy Masonic Temple.
 Rumor has been busy the past few days saying that the big dry goods firm of Reid & Hughes will soon occu- py the Masonic Temple building next door. This would necessitate the ya- eating of that building by the insur- ance firm of Root x Boyd, Griggs & Smith, music dealers! and other busi- nesses. The facts Of the matter are that while such a movement has been in contemplation for over year it may be another year before it is real ized, at least not until next fall. Reid x Hughes want larger space than they now occupy for their cloak depart ment and offices, Their second floor Is greatly cramped. They want twice the space they now occupy on that floor and while they would like to engage the whole of tie Masonic Temple building they see no further prospect than the second floor at pres ent. When the change takes place # will be with the pleasure of all con- cerned. Root x Boyd and their floor neighbors will then move to the new building now going up south of the Masonic Temple
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
WILL TAP RICH COUNTRY.

Denison, Tex, Jan 30.-Engineers have arrived at Nluskogee, l. T., 10 survey the Missouri, Kansas & Texas extension from Wyebark up the Ar kansas valley to Guthrie and will be- gin work at once. The new line will tap the richest country in the Arkan- sas river bottom, and will pass through the gas belt in the western part of the Creek nation. The line, by following the Arkansas river valley from Muskogee to the junction of the Arkansas and Cimarron rivers, then down the south Sue of the Cimarron valley to Guthrie, will have compara- lively light and easy grades.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
FREIGHT INSPECTORS.
Have Been Taking Notes in Local
 Freight Yards for Two Days.

Have Been Taking Notes in Local
 Freight Yards for Two Days.
 Two inspectors from the bureau of inspection of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad in New York city, have been inspecting the freight at the Bank street and Mead ow street freight stations during the past two days. This visit of the in- spectors ought to be full of interest to several manufacturing concerns in this city. The following is attributed as the cause Of tfn inspectors visit to this city: Several manufacturing concerns in this city have been ship ping freight under the classification of hardware when the freight really ought to have classified as brass goods. There is quite difference in the prices of freight classified as hardware and freight classified as brass goods.
 A Democrat reporter inquired of Charles E. Smith, freight agent of the Naugatuck and Highland divisions of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, if there was any truth in the above report. MT Smith said that two inspectors from the bu- reau of inspection were inspecting the freight at the local freight depots. As to the report concerning the shipment of brass goods under the classification of hardware, he did not care to an swer that question. He further said that there was a difference between the prices of freight shipped as brass er0adS and frniOht ShinDpd aC harfl- ware. The former costs more. The difference varied according to the places for which the freight Is billed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
FIRE IN ChIcAGo

Fire that broke out early this morn ing destroyed the five-story brick build ing at 190-192 Illinois street, with it's contents causing loss of about $15O,- 900. The first and second floors were occupied by the Dauchy iron works and the upper floors by the L. B. Smith Shoe Dressing Go. Heavy machinery in the upper part of the building caused the floors to collapse and the entire contents of the structure crashed through into the cellar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
INvoKEs AID OF CONGRESS

Kansas City, Mo, Jan 30.-The Mis- souri, Kansas and Oklahama Associa- tion of Retail Lumber Dealers, in con- vention yesterday, adopted resolutions invoking the aid of congress in secur- ing the passage of laws enlarging the powers of the interstate commerce com mission so as to giER that body judi ~eial powers. Kansas City was select ed >~S the next meeting. Two hun dred of the dealers will leave for Washington on a special train to-day on junketing tour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
IsRHLovITCH STILL MISSING.
Disappearance May Have No Connec-
 ton With Miller Case.


 The local policemen are not worry ing over their ability to recognize the alleged assailant of Samuel Miller. All any of them want is to get his eye on him, for probably there is not better known Hebrew in Waterbury than Ja- cob Israelovitch,so that the officers need no description of him. It may appear cruel to mention q mans name in con nection with such q foul deed before anything definite has been known as to whether he has any knowledge of the case, but there is no denying the fact that everybody, the Hebrews themselves as well as others, are talk ing about Jacob and- say that if he is not guilty he should come forward and show himself. While some of the He- brews regard his disappearance Rt this time as suspicious. to say the least, still many of them claim that he had to get out anyway and that the Miller case had nothing 10 do with it, for he had reached the end of his rope and was obliged to make a move in order to sllun his creditors.
 Hebrews and others who heretofore exulted in the possession of sets of red whiskers don't appear to feel very proud of them just now, when the off, cers are looking daggers at every man they meet who happens to be of sandy complexion, and if lie sports whiskers of vermillion hue the chances are he is asked his name! and if he belongs in Waterbury. On this account some of our sandy complexioned citizens feel rather cheap, and in the hope of avoid ing any mention in connection with this affair they have had themselves cut away from their hirsute adorrl- ments, and in consequence almost every red-faced man about town has had hair cut and shave during the present week, with the result that the barbers are doing rushing business. This is due to the fact that every man seen in the vicinity of the assault upon Miller is described as having red hair. red moustache, red whiskers, or red face.
 At late hour this afternoon AIil- ler's condition was reported un- changed. He is conscious at times. but does not appear able to talk. It IS feared that in case he recovers his reason will be dethroned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
HE'D UP, SHOT AND ROBBED.
Wealthy Long Island City Man
 Waylaid as He Left Home.
Fierce Struggle With the Robber Who Escaped Being Pursued He Turned
 and Shot the Man He Robbed Twice.


 New York. Jan 30.-Daniel Nolan, wealthy grower of Long Island Clty' was shot and robbed as he left ms home in that place to-day. Two pull lets struck him, one in the chest ana the other in the neck. but nelther made a serious wound. MT Nolan when he left his house carried cash box containing $15 in silver. Just as he left his door man who had eYl- dently been waiting for him rushed at him and grabbed the box. MT Nolan tried to fight him off and the two had a fierce struggle. Both fell and rolled oyer each other in the snow. Alter q hard fight the stranger managed to get to his feet and started to run. Then MT Nolan struggled @ ssis feet and started after the highwayman. He was gaining rapidly on his assail- ant when the latter turned and fired two shots. After firing the shots the man turned again and ran. He was chased by crowd that had been at tracted by the noise of the firing, but outdistanced his pursuers and disap- peared in q swamp. carrying the cash box with him. MT Nolan is 54 years old. Long Island City, where the shooting and robbery occurred, Is within the limits of Greater New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
SHAMROCK TO COMPETE.
Lipton's No Will Sail for Cup Prizes
 In American Waters.

New York, Jan 30.-Gossip among yachtsmen is to the effect that Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II. will participate in special cup races during the coming season in American waters. Sir Thomas's wishes in the direction of sailing his boat against either the Constitution or Columbia received lit- tie encouragement after his defeat in the attempt to lift the America's cup but it is now said that some of the members of the Constitution syndicate have reconsidered their decision.
 In the event of the Constitution and Shamrock being put in commission the Larchmont, N. r.. and Atlantic clubs will offer special prizes for them to race for
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
It Would Be a BIZ Exu1os,on

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 3o.-Fifteen hundred cases. or 75.0oO pounds, of dy- namite forms part of the cargo in the hold of the Norwegian steamship Dag gry that is ashore near Gull shoals life saving station, off the Carolina coast. Heavy railroad iron composes the bal Hnce of the cargo, An easterly gale has iashed the sea into a fury. At last re- ports the ship was listing heavily to Etarboard and was being beaten unmer- rifully by the waves. If the railroad ron and dynamite get together, an ex- Olosion of terrible force is looked for.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
SEVERAL MORE RESOLUTIONS |
Delegates to Constitutional Con-
 yention Not Yet Decided.

\ Motion to Meet on Monday Was
 Passed, But Later Was Taken Up
 and Defeated-Delegate Webb
 Wants Towns That are Entitled to
 Only One Representative Given an
 Annual Appropriation of $500 for
 Library Purposes.
 Hartford. Jan 30.-The constitution al convention met this morning at II o'clock and was called to order by President Andrews. Mir Smith offered prayer. A discussion as to whether the convention4 should meet on Mon days was brought up by q motion of Mir Warner of Salisbury, who moved that when the convention adjourned it be until Monday at half-past 12. The motion was passed by vote of 42 to fl. Subsequently, on a motion Of MT Loomis of Glastonbury, that vote was reconsidered and it was decided not to meet on Monday, but to meet on Tuesday at half-past F. On motion of Delegate Hall of West Hartford IL was voted that until further orders the convention assemble on Iuesuays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
 By request Delegate Webb of Ham, den presented a resolution that the general assembly consist of a house of representative not to exceed 22o, and that no town have less than one representative Towns now or here nd additional representative. Towns en> titled to but one representative shall each receive an annual appropriation of $500 from the state treasury for the purpose of maintaining a public H. brary within those towns. The senate to be composed of thirty-six members and to be based on population; put county lines are not to be crossed. This was referred to the committee or the whole.
 Mir Bissell of Sufield presented 2 resolution which was also referred. The resolution was to the effect that the present system of representation be continued as 1t exists at the present time with these exceptions: New Ha- ven 6, Hartford 5, Bridgeporf ,, Wa, terbury 4. Meriden 3, Norwich and New Britain ;.
 Delegate. Northrop of Newtown pre- sented q resolution as follows: That each town with 800 or less be entitled to one representative; between 500 and LOGO, two representatives.; more than i LOGO, one additional representative for each additional 1000 or fraction there of. He also introduced, by request, that there be one senator for each 6,OOO and m additional senator for each 25,000 votes in each county The state to be disiricted by committee from the constitutional convention. This W4s also referred.
 MT Stephens of East Haven intro duced resolution directing the clerk I to prepare a list showing the repre- sentation each town would have under the various resolutions now before the convention.
 The convention then went into the committee of the whole, with MT Perry of Fairfield In the chair.
 Mir Smith of Plymouth was the first speaker. He endorsed the plan of town equality in the house.
 Mir Warner of Salisbury was called to the chair during Mir Smiths re- marks and then Mir Northrup of Mid dletown took the floor. He believed made to the populous centers. Ne l thought the adoption of the Bonnet resolution would be wisdom and com mon sense. It would promate the per manency of the state institutions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
TOWN PLOT SCHOOL.
Meeting Called for Monday-S Secretary
 Hine May Be Here.

Hine May Be Here.
 It appears as if there would be some exciting doings before school matters relating to outside districts are satis- factorily arranged, under the provis- ions of the new consolidation act. It looks from appearances this morning as if open war has or would be de- clared between the Town Plot district committee and the board of education. The feelings of H. s. Rasmussen, member of the Town Plot district com mittee. have again been hurt by an act of the board of education, performed through Superintendent Tinker.
 There are four rooms in the Town Plot school. Tn each room there are at least two grades. The board of ed- ucation does not like this arrangement The members think that there should be one grade in each room. Under this system there would be less con- fusion and better results. According Iy Superintendent Tinker visited the Town Plot school this morning and or dered Principal Smalley to dismiss all scholars above the fifth grade and send them to the Bank or Barnard schools. Principal SmalIey informed SOlnHlltleSlldu ILtlS hfSul sen of this order. The order was im- mediately countermanded by the com mitteeman. who immediately set to work to show the members of the board of education why such vote should not be put into effect. The first members whom he saw were Commissioners Russell and Kent. Mir Rasmussen is quoted as expressing himself somewhat in the following strain: Such an order Is outrageous. The dismissal of those pupils above the fifth grade means the closing of at least two rooms and the dismissal of the teachers. It is absurd to make a child walk two or three miles to the Bank or Barnardzschools when he can just as well attend the Town Plot school Sooner than see 1t l would have an iniunction placed upon the board of education"
 A meeting of the Town Plot district committee has been called for Monday to take action upon the above act of the board of education. It is said that State Secretary Hine will also be seen in regard to the matter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
Three Killed by Runaway Cars

PITTSBURG, Jan. 30.-Three peo- pie killed, two fatally hurt and score of others more or less injured is the record made by two runaway cars on the Monongahela branch Of the Pitts burg Railway company last night A number of others were hurt, but none seriously enough to be taken to the hospital The accident happened at the foot of tho long hill running into Willnerding from McKeesport.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
slaetstorm nnea Great namana

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 3O.-The heaviest losses ever sustained in Little Rock from like cause is the result of the terrible storm of sleet and cold rain which has prevailed here for the past three days. The business section of. the city is scene of desolation, and business men on every hand are mourning heavy losses, that cannot be recovered by insurance The estimated damage will exceed $4o0, ,0o0, including loss to business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
SETTLEMENT REACHED.

Detroit, Mich, Jar BOA settlement was reached in the S6O0,OO0 Medbury will contest case and it is expected that the necessary documents will be filed in court dismissing the suit. Mrs Eason, the daughter of Mrs Lucetta R. Medbury. who was cut off by her mothers win. has, it Is said, accepted about one-flfth of the estate to settle her claim.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
PLACED ON OVERDUE LIST.

San Francisco, Jan 30.--The British ship Red Rock and the Dutch steamer Folmina have been placed on the over- due list at the Merchants exchange The ship is bound from the Fraser river for London, with a cargo of sal- mon, and the finding of wreckage on the Vancouver coast a few days ago gives rise to the belief that 1t was from this vessel. The steamer Folmina IS fifty-one days out from Java for Puget Sound, via Moji.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
LINE MUST BE ABANDONED.

Toledo, O., Jan 30.-The common pleas court of Defiance county has is- sued an order to the receiver that the Defiance and Lima line must be aban- doned after March T. The road is in operation between Defiance and Lima and is 25 miles long. The court gives as his reasons for the order that the tracks are in such poor condition that 1t will be dangerous to operate over them when the frost comes out of the ground.