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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
PIot tn kiu Austrinn Emnernr.

LONDON, May 20.-A plot to kill Emperor Francis Joseph has been frus- trated, the Budapest correspondent of The Chronicle reports. The emperor was going on a night train from Vien- ton of the train in the terminus of the state railroad at Vienna, made ten nin- utes before his arrival, bomb covered with paper was found in the emperor's $ compartment. It evidently was calcu- lated that this bomb would explode the moment the emperor entered the car
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Hawaiian Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The cen sus bureau has issued a report on az riculture in Hawaii which shows that the 2,275 farms enumerated there in 1900 were valued at $60O29, 956, of which 6 per cent was in buildings. The value of farm implements and machin- cry was $1I, ASA, ,890 and live stock $2,- 57O, 142. The total value of farm prop erty, which is the aggregate of the last two figures and the value of farms shows an average agricultural invest ment per inhabitant of $4S1. The total value of farm products i'll 1899 was $22,04O, 731, an average of $143 for each inhabitant of the islands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
WATERTOWN 10 THINGS
Bremen Will Receive Their Friends
 To-Morrow Evening.


 So far there has been nothing done regarding Memorial day except engag- ing the speaker and drum corps. Us- ually long before this time everything has been arranged Whether there is going to be any Memorial day exer- clseS or memorial service on the Sun day previous is an open question so far. It seems too bad that there is not more interest taken ill the Observ- ance of this day. For several years past it has seemed to be a good deal of an effort to get together and lay out plans. This year is the worst so far. We hope that q meeting will be held in the near future and some ac- ton taken looking toward the proper observance of the day set aside on which to honor the nations dead. Dr Jackson, who has been sick dur ing the past week, is able to be out doors again.
 Paul Klimpke took trip to Bantam yesterday and brought home q nice string of fish.
 Federal lodge held a regular com munication last evening" Yesterdays rain made the farmers smile and added not little to the comfort of those who have been com pelled to drive On the main highways during the past two weeks. Crops as a general rule have been almost at standstill, the weather being dry and cold The rain. together with q little warm weather. is just what has been needed to start things growing.
 Tomorrow evening the firemen will hold their reception at the department rooms and at town hall. The rooms will be open from 7:30 to 9:30, after which the hall will be opened for dancing. Ice cream and cake will be served during the evening. Every body is invited to be present.
 George Haskins, jr, left this morn ing for Laurel Beach where he has se- for Theodore F. Atwood. Laurel sorts for Watertown people, a number owning cottages there at present and several others contemplating building this summer.
 Cards are out announcing the we'd ding of Miss Edith Hubbard and Fred erick Peck, which is to take place to- morrow.
 .The divorce case of Mrs Lottie Platt Stephens will be heard in the district | court, Waterbury, tomorrow. Frank Hickox is spending a few days with his uncle in Roxbury.
 The boys of the Congregational church will give an entertainment at the chapel Friday evening of this week.
 A meeting was held at the parish rooms last evening for the purpose ot forming a physical culture class u:i- der the direction of Miss Mabel Skill ton.
 Miss Loretta F. Hayes held her dancing class at the town hall yes terday morning. There will be no class Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
na saxe Andorer.

BOSTON, May 20.-The alumni of Andoyer Theological seminary raised their voices in opposition to the pro posed removal of the institution from Andoyer in a mass meeting held yes terday and passed resolutions pledging support to it and appointed a commit tee to cooperate with the trustees In securing the prosperity and growth of the seminary. The mass meeting was held at Congregational House.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Governor stone Addresses Baptist-

HARRISBURG, Pa.,. May 20.-Goy- ernor Stone addressed the German Baptists in the Auditorium at Paxtang Park yesterday afternoon immediately before the regular religious service. The building, which seats 6,000 per sons, was filled entirely, and thousands of people on the outside pressed around the sides to listen to the executive. He complimented the brethren upon the tremendous convention which they have been conducting with such mark ed order and success. He referred to the fact that many of the German Bap- lists at the convention who have come from all parts of tbe country were originally Pennsylvanians, and he ex- tended to them q welcome home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
NOTICE.

We have disposed of our output of ice to the delivery company recently formed and they will handle and de liver same on and after Monday, May 19, 1902.
 Our former patrons will receive the same ice and service as heretofore and all contracts will be fulfilled as made. Anyone wishing to use Fly geia Ice can obtain same by applying to the drivers or telephoning to num- Der 6032.
 We are in no way interested in the new company and retire from the ice business as far as delivery is con- cerned simply continuing to manu- facture the same high grade of dis titled water ice as heretofore. Hygeia Ice and Cold Storage Dept THE HELLMANN BREWING COM
 PANY. 5-19-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
LAST DAY IN CUBA.
Closing Scenes of American
 Occupation.
MANY EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE.
Final Report of Governor General Wood Submitted = New GOvern- menf VIII Start out Under
 Favorable Auspices.

HAVANA, May 20.-The last day of the American occupation was devoted by General Wood and his staff to clearing their desks of official business and to arranging the final details of the evacuation. The palace was fairly be sieged all day by importunate persons appealing for some last favor before the curtain drops. There was also a constant stream of callers to say a formal farewell, as the Spanish people are great sticklers in such matters.
 Resolutions adopted by many cities of the island expressing gratitude at the American administration of Cuba reached General Wood during the day, and Jose Gomez, the governor of Santa Clara, came personally to present me moriai from the inhabitants of his province filled with expressions of pro found gratitude.
 There was an exchange of courtesies during the morning between the off ciais of the palace and the officers Of
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
MHOOPING COUCH.

A woman who has had experience with this disease tells how to prevent any dangerous consequences from it She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer, oul baby boy being only three months old and owing to our giving them Cham berlains Cough Remedy they lost none of their plumpness and came out ill much better health than other chil- dren whose parents did not use this remedy Our oldest little girl would call lustily for cough syrup between whoops Jessie Pinkey Hall, Spring vile. Ala. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
New Cuban Road Nearly Ready

NEW YORK, May 2o.-Among the passengers who arrived per Ward line steamer Monterey from Havana was Sir William Van Horne, who said he expected that the last spike in the San ta Clara and Santiago railroad would be driven next week He also said: 'syVe shall have no official celebration of our opening, as I do not believe in such things, but I believe the event will be suspicious and an. augury of good for Cuba. We are building num- Der of branch lines as feeders to our system
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Ten Inches of snow.

DENVER, May 20.-Snow and rain followed the cold wave that passed over many of the mountain towns Sun day. At Breckinridge ten inches of snow fell during the night, .onesof the heaviest storms ever known in May. At Ceniral City there was a fall of six inches and eight at Wortman, while in the vicinity of Cripple Creek bliz- gard prevailed, snow covering the mountains two inches deep. There was q light fall of snow at Telluride ac- companiea by a hard gale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
rrencb Guests Have Quiet Day.

NEW YORK. May 20-The Countess de Rochambeau was visited yesterday by a delegation from the Daughters of the American Revolution, who present ed to her a bunch of American Beauty roses in the state apartments of the Waldorf Astoria. That was one incl dent in quiet day spent by the party of distinguished Frenchmen now in this city on their way to the unveiling of the statue of Rochambeau at Wash fnofOn
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
professor Commits suiciae,

PORTLAND, Or, May 20- Professor Eugene L. Schaeffer, senior master at Bishop Scott academy, school con ducted under the direction Of the Epis- copal church, committed suicide by shooting with q revolver. His body was found sitting in a chair in one of the classrooms. Professor Schaeffer was fifty years of age, of scholarly at tainments and had been employed in the academy for ten years
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Killed b, Lishtnins.

ROANOKE, Va. May 20.-During a thunderstorm in the lower end of this county Robert Short, bridge con trdctor, and Haden Peters, rural mail delivery agent, entered the rail- way depot at Wertz Station for shel- fsr. Lightning struck the lsuitas:ig setting it on fire and instantly kil4ing the two men
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
OAKVILLE HAP pENINGS

James Dunn of Bristol is in this place for few days visit at the home of his sister. Mrs Ellen Brophil.
 Charles Krantz has taken w. 0. Barnes place as foreman in the ma- chine room of the Pin company.
 Miss Mabel Carley and Miss Maud Johnson spent Sunday in Cheshire at the home of Miss Carley's parents.
 MT Lippke will move his family in to the house recently vacated by MT Palme..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
SCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURED
 AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS OF

q have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years" says Josh Edgar of Germantown. Gal. T was able to be around. but constantly suffered. I tried everything l could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlains Pain Balm, which did snd was immediately relieved and in q short time cured. and I am happy to say it has not since returned. :"
 Why not use this liniment and get well? It Is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
cIaudburst In Iovva.

DIES. MONIES, May 20.-A cloud burst at Waterloo practically ruined every house on the tract known as Dry Run in Waterloo. Fifty buildings were damaged, and several were washed
 away. A number of thrilling rescues were made with boats, but no loss of life occurred The Wapsipinicon river overran it's banks, doing much dam
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
avenue a.s cnamps EIysee..

Paris avenue des Champs Elysees, which, beyond the Porte Maillot, is called the Avenue de Ia Grande Armee, is to be extended beyond the Monument de la Defense at Courbevoie, into the heart of the forest of St. Germain. It will then be 13 miles long and 130 feet wide the whole way.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Crovnfnshiefd at Naples

WASHINGTON, May 2o.-rhe navy department has received cablegram announcing th:t Rear Admiral Crown inshield. abonr;l his flagship. the uli- noIs las arrived a Naples and hosteI his flag as commander ill c4ief cf the : TT r~ps4-. s.stsss-s ss.:..ss-:.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Sheriff Kills Two Outlaws

1IIDDLESBORO, Ky, May 20.-A bloody fight between Sheriff Broadwa- ter of Scott county, Va, and the Wright gang of outlaws has taken place in the mountains of Hancock county, Tenn. Two members of the gang, John Van Sant and John Templeton, were killed. Sheriff S~oadwater and his posse are still in pursuit of the gang.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Tobacco Workers Get Raise.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The F. Lorif- lard company has advanced the wages foreman 10 per cent. Two thousand get the benefit of the increase, which has been authorized by the directors of the Continental Tobacco company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Sultan XIII. French Claim.

ROME, May 20.-The sultan of Fur key has issued an trade recognizing the rights of Italy and Germany to protect their Catholic subjects in the east. This action by the sultan is d blow to Frances claim to the exclusive right to protect Catholics in the east this matter between the powers con- eQrpnd
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
descendant of Paul Revere Dead.

ORANGE, N. J., May 20.-Mrs. Su- san LazelIe Revere Sampson, widow of the late William $. Sampson, formerly of Bridgewater, Mass, is dead at the home of her sister, Mrs. Staats S. Nor ris, in East Orange She was eighty five years Of age and q great-grand- daughter of Paul oeyere, who gave the alarm at Lexington and ConcorG-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Beef Trust Men Leave New To

NEW YORK, May 20.-Swift SS Co.,, Armour & Co, Schwarzchild & Sulz- berger and the G. H. Hammond com pany, packers, have moved their New York city office equipments to Jer- sey City. It is said ill Jersey City that the offices of Nelson Morris & Co. and the Cudahy Packing company will be moved to New Jersey shortly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Turkish Nassacres.

A recent report shows that 2,599 Christians were murdered in 1901 by the Turks. In only 61 cases were the murderers punished, and then with not more than four years limprison- ment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
rrrs.x-eucy.

If a loafers persistency were ap- piled to useful employment what success he would be.-Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
Three Holiday. For Employees.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The silk mer- chants in the central dry goods district of New York have determined to close Their places o business from Thursday evening, May 29. to Monday morning, lime 2. to give their employees the ben sflt of three consecutive days as holi-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
NOTICE.

J. T. Mccarthy has bought the hack business conducted by William A. Me Carthy. He will serve the public day or night, weddings, funerals, etc. House and stable 19S Wolcott street. Telephone 171-3. 5-19-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
NOTICE
MANN & DERRY.

WE, c. E. Mann, horseshoer, and A. A. Derry, carriage and wagon builder, have consolidated our large horse shoeing and carriage and wagon busi- ness and we are now prepared to give prompt attention and satisfaction, and to our regular customers we say thank you for past favors and hope for continuance of your patronage. If pleased with your dealing with US, tell your friends. We ask no better advertisement than a satisfied GUS toner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-20
NOTICE.
Clerks Office, Department of Educa- tion, Waterbury, Conn, February

Clerks Office, Department of Educa-
 tion, Waterbury, Conn, February
 13, 1902.
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until S:1o D. III. on Monday, May 26th, 1902, at which time they will be opened and read in public at meeting of the Board of Education, for the purchase and removal of West Side Hill school.
 Each bid to be accompanied by q certified check for $l00 payable to the order of the Comptroller of the City of Waterbury, as guarantee that said building will be removed within the time specified. Building must be removed within four weeks after it is turned over to the purchaser.
 Bids to be addressed to the Board of Education.
 J. J. FITZGERALD, Clerk. 5-19-2 Waterbury, Conn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18
THE CUBAN MEASURE
General Debate viii Close on the
Bill THIS Afternoon.
SENSATIONAL TALK
Mr. Cushing Arraignee the Rspublican
Party In the Hense--Demecrass
Faver Renewal Of DifFeren-
tiaI On Refined Sugar.

washington, April 1s.-General DE-
bate on the Cuban reciprocity bill
closes at o'clock this afternoon, and
II is the intention of the house leaders
n possible to force a final vote on the
passage OF the bill before adjournment
tonight.
All day Thursday the leaders were
counting noses and preparing for the
final struggle.
The opponents OF the bill occupied
most of the debate Thursday. the feat
ure being a vigorous speech by Mr..
Cushman (Rep. WASH against the
measure. Mr.. Cushman arraigned the
committee on rules and the house lead
ers in breezy and at times sensational
fashion. A portion OF his crsticAsm was
in a semi humorous vein, but some OF
1t was decidedly caustic.
Mr., DeArmond. one OF the leading
Democrats Of the house. delivered a
forcibie speech In favor OF tariff rednc-
lion on trust articles The other speak
ers were Messrs Pierce OF Tennessee,
Douglass OF New York and Lacey OF
Iowa, for the bill. and Aessrs, jenkins
OF Wisconsin. Gaines OF West Virginia,
Warner Of Illinois Gardner OF Miehi-
gan, Jones of Washington and Loud
of California. against IT,
Mr.. Loud declared that directly Cuba
already had cost the United States one
thousand million dollars.
The Democrats OF the house. at
caucus held Thursday night. by q ma
tority. estimated at three to one,
adopted the following resolution, intro
dueed by Mr.. Swanson OF Virginia.
Resolved, That we favor the re-
moval Of the differeatIal on refined SUI
gar, both from Cuba and elsewhere.
and believe that such amendments are
properly in order, and we insist that
II is the duty OF all Democrats to vote
whenever opportunity lis given to have
these amendments adopted 10 the pend
Ing bill providing for Cuban reolproc-
ity. We are opposed to the adoption
of the previous question when the bill
IL reported to the house until 1t shall
have been properly amended IN COM
mittee OF the whole. as this will pre-
vent an opportunity for just and proper
amendment with recorded votes on the
same.
Resolved further, That the action
Of this caucus Is binding"
This action binds the Democrats 70
vote to abolish the diherential on re
, fined sugar and against the previous
question. Ntnety-four Democrats were
present
Washington. April 1S--The house
began session at II o'clock yesterday
In order TO expedite the Cuban reel.
procity bin.
A veto message was received from
| President Roosevelt of bill pensioning
| Thomas r. Walter and was referred
| TO the committe on invalid pensions.
Consideration Of Cuban reciprocity
| bill was resumed and Mr.. Jenkins OF
| Wisconsin spoke on the political status
| of cuhe. maintaining there could be
no suspended sovereignty and that al
| the present time Cuba was under the
political domain Of the United States
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18
THREE NEW BISHOPS.
One for Kansas, Honolulu and Porto Rico
Selected by Episcopailans.

One for Kansas, Honolulu and Porto Rico
Selected by Episcopailans.
Cincinnati, April 1S.-In the Epis-
eopal house of bishops Bishop Potter
OF New York was named to represent
the American Episcopalians at the
synod of THE Old Catholics" at Bonn,
Germany, next August.
Bishops were selected as follows:
SaIna. western Kansas, Nathaniel
Seymour Thomas.
Honolulu. Henry Bond Restarick, rec
tor OF st. Paul's church. San Diego
Cal
Porto Rico. James H. Van Buren,
formerly of Lynn. Mass. md later oil
San Juan.
The new bishops cannot be conse'
Grated for two or three months.
1t was decided to admit the Eplsco
pal church OF Mexico, which has here
tofore been aftlliated with the Episco
paIians OF the United States. The
Mexican church had selected as bish
ops: Rev Henry Forester. Rev. Faus
to Orihuela and Rev. Jose Antonio
Corrion. II was decided that the pre-
siding bishop. the one receiving the
approval of a constitutional majority
of the church, should consecrate these
three men as the bishops Of Mexico.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18

usops Bmansa. vsassxAis~ nsstsessa So
Muah Damage fs Prap@rsy
Terrell, Tex. April 1ss--Tnfornation
was received In this city Thursday of
terrific storm In the Ables Springs
community. ten miles northeast OF here.
At the residence OF Price Knox han
fell until the ground was covered to
q depth OF four inches and much dam
age was done to young vegetation AT
the residence of C. r. Lemay, two miles
south Of Abies Springs. the hail broke
window glass and many hailstones
went through the roof of his house.
The bark on trees was beaten off by
the hall and corn, cotton and other
young vegetation were completely de-
stroyed.
Rusk. Tex, April ia very de-
structive hail storm passed north OF
this place Thursday, covering an area
of about four miles long and one mile
wide and destroying rs per cent OF the
fruit crop and almost total destruction
of the truck patches. Quinn Bros, near
this city, lost 5000 bushels of peaches.
1t is estimated.
Wills Point, Tex. April 1S.-The Ce-
dar Grove country, some six miles
north of here, was visited Thursday
by a destructive hail storm. Parties
Ia from there say that where the hall
fell crops are a total loss. Wheat was
cut to the ground. corn beaten down.
the bark knocked off OF fruit trees,
gardens ruined and all the glass from
windows knocked cut
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18
THE CANAL BILL.
Senator Morgan Addresses the Senate la
Favor of the Nicaragua Route.

Senator Morgan Addresass the Senate la
Favor OF the Nicaragua Route.
Washington. April Is-For more than
four hours Thursday Mr.. Morgan of
Alabama, chairman of the isthmian
canal commission. addressed the SEN
ate on the subject of the Niearaguan
canal bill. He devoted the greater
part Of his speech to the desirability
and practlcabiilty OF the two principal
routes. Nicaragua and Panama. Siren
uously favored the former. and main
tanned that in every possible respect
II had many advantages over the Pana.
ma route.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Morgan's
speech, which consumed more than
four hours. Mr.. Plat of Connecticut
called up the Chinese exclusion bill
passed by the house. He then moved
that all after the enacting clause OF
that bill be stricken out and that the
measure as passed by the senate yes
terday be substituted for It, The mo-
ton was carried.
This action on the part OF the SEN
ate was necessary In order to faeili-
tate consideration OF the measure in
the house.
Washington. April 1s,-Soon after
the senate convened yesterday morning
a bill granting to the Mobile. Jackson
and Kansas City railroad the right to
use tract OF land held for light houses
purposes on Choctaw Point. Mobile
county, Ala, was passed.
/ A bill was passed providing for tbs
transfer OF title to the military reser
walton at Baton Rouge, La, TO the
Louisiana state university and agrf-
cultural and mechanical college.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Cui.
berson OF Texas directing the secretary
of war 20 send to the senate state
ment OF money paid by United States
on account Philippines commission and
q statement Of money expended FOR
sending troops to Philippines and fol
their maintenance were agreed to.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18

Manila, April 1S.-Captain Pitcher
has telegraphed TO General Wheaton
that the insurrection in the island of
Mendoro Is over.
The mixed eourt-martial which tried
Major Littieton T. Waller of the ma
rine corps. on the charge of executing
natives OF Samar without trial. has
begun the trial of Lieutenant John II.
Aday OF the marine corps on the same
charge.
Gonzales, the insurgent leader. has
agreed to obey Malvars order. and will
surrender.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18

Washington, April 1S.-The house
committee on military affairs has de-
cided that 10 recommend that the reso-
luton offered by MIR. Burleson of Tex
as. asking that the eourt-martlal OF
Major Littleton Waller lie on the
table. The ground OF the action was
that the due forwarding of the papers
from the Philippines to Washington
could be expedited by action OF the
house and that when received the pa
pers would be open to such inspection
rs Ia usually given; also that the reso
luton would be prejudicial to the par
ties concerned.