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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
CITY NEWS.

Miss Lucy Smith of Bridgeport is the guest of the Misses Mcdonald of Wolcott street.
 The funeral of Frederick Schlegel will take place from the family resi- dence of South Elm street tomorrow afternoon.
 Miss Rufolo, teacher of the C. W. X. art class, -has recovered from her ill., ness, and will De prepared to meet her class this evening.
 Special forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy, probably, with light snows to- night; Saturday fair, continued cold; fresh west winds.
 Miss Minnie Russell of Charles street is doing substitute work in the Mill Plain school this week, owing to the illness of one of the teachers.
 L. L. Simons, the milliner, is feeling happy to-day, notwithstanding his loss by the fire. A baby girl was born to Mrs Simons last night at her home on State street.
 The Columbia Social club will give a sociable and dance in Concordia hall tonight for the benefit of the Olympia club. one of the occupants of the J. B. Mullings building, which was de stroyed.
 l.. L. Simons was walking down Bank street to-day swinging a kettle in his hand In the kettle was a flat iron. The kettle and fiatiron were taken from the ruins of the Jacques block by MT Simons and were the only things in his household furnishings that survived the fire.
 The funeral of Mrs Eunice Thomas took place this morning from her late home on Scovill street, with service at the house by Captain Mason of the Salvation army and Superintendent Forrest of the Rescue mission. and in- terment in Pine Grove cemetery. The bearers were Captain Mason. Superin- tendent Forrest, Captain Ulmm and George Norris.
 The Cassidy club. an organization in the eastern section of the city com posed of young ladies, will attend the banquet and sociable of the Sunshine A. c. of Derby tonight Among the young ladies, who vii enjoy the trip to Derby. are the Misses Margaret. Mary and Ella Grimes, Mary and Katherine Kane. Fannie Courtney and Margaret Cassidy.
 While everybory is talking fire it might be well to call attention to q very dangerous practice Of daily occur renee in the rear of some of the build ings about town, that is burning of old papers and leaving the fire there with ou some one to watch 1t. This should be stopped Waterbury has seen what fire can do and people should be care ful not to run any risks that might be likely to give us another lesson. The roast, we got during the present week ought to be sufficient for some time.
 State Agents Potter of Bridgeport and Walters of Torrington were i'll this getty yesterday on business in connec- ton with the St Joseph Lithuanian school on James street. These agents were here several weeks ago on the same business. The English language is not. taught at present in the above school and this has been the cause of all the trouble. The state agents mo- tified the Rev Father Saurusaitis, pas tor of St Joseph's church, yesterday that the school must be closed and the children should be sent to the public schools. The Rev Father Saurusaitis will. however, continue to have kln- dergarten department in the present school.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
CANAVAN'S SIDE WON.

New Haven, Feb 7.The Portland polo team, of which Jimmy Canavan of this city is the captain. defeated the Worcester club at the Chapel street rink last night by the score of S~to ?. Both teams are i'll the American polo league and came here to play at the benefit for George Bone, who broke his arm in 8 polo game several weeks ago. The benefit was az reat success nearly 1000 persons being present This represents only small part of the tickets sold
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
DETAINED AT oTARANTINE.

New York, Feb 7.-The Hamburg American line steamer Patricia, which arrived this morning from Hamburg was detained at quarantine on account of case of yarioloid among the steer age passage. The patient, Isaac Layinn, aged 10 years. was removed to North Brothers island. A number of his fel- low passengers who occupied the same compartment will be removed to Hoff- man island for observation The steamer will be disinfected and re- leased about noon
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
BARBER NEAR DEATH.

Wabash, Ind, Feb 7.-Andrew Teeter, a barber at Akron, twenty miles north west of this city, is at deaths door from q peculiar cause. He has fol- lowed his trade for years, and some time ago his lungs became affected. A specialist, brought from Wisconsin, made an examination and found the patients throat and bronchial tubes full of short hairs, imbedded in the membrane. It is thought the hairs were inhaled while Teeter clipped hair, and the irritation brought on tubercu- loSiS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
 SAMPSON FILES BRIEF.

Protests Against Schley Being Given
 Honor of Command at Santiago.
 Washington. Feb 7-Mr Estheall, representing Stayton & Campbell, attor- neys for Admiral Sampson, called at the White House to-day and filed with the president brief In the Schley case. The document was short. and while it was not given out to the public it can be said that it was directed entirely to one subject, protest against the claim of Schleys that he was in supreme com mand In the battle off Santiago. The paper will be considered by the presi- dent in connection with the Schley ap- peal, and the navy department con- ments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
MANY LETTERS ON HIM.
4 Telegraph Operator Who Belongs in
 Fall River.

Fall River.
 New York, Feb IA man who was arrested in a flat house in Jersey City last night and upon whom was found a large number of unopened letters post marked Fall River, Mass, told the po- lice to-day that he was Cornelius l. Sullivan, telegraph operator former ly in the employ of the Fall River Steamship Co. He said he had stolen the letters found on him. Four checks also were found on the man, signed by James Marshall, paymaster of the Massachusetts naval militia fund.- They were drawn on the Fall River National bank. The largest check was for $27 and was drawn to the order of J. D. Monroe. Another was for SPA and was made out to Lieutenant Dan iel Sughrue. Sullivan will be held for the Fall River authorities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
OLD EXHIBITOR DEAF

London. Feb 7.-Thomas Sidney Cooper, the painteSc, (who had exhibited at the Royal Academy for sixty seven consecutive years, thus constituting a recorD, died. this morning at his resi- dence, Vernon Holme, Harbledown, the spot near Canterbury immortalized by Chaucer. MT Cooper. who was the oldest academician, had been i'll for some time. >He was born in 1903
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
TO BUTCHER DOGS

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb T.-At o'clock this morning the butchery of every dog and cat found loose on the streets of Plymouth township commenced. They are being killed because it is believed they are responsible for the spread of smallpox, of which there are several eases in the township.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
NEW FIRE APPARATUS TALK
CHEMICAL CALLED OUT.

Another Blaze Started Next to Water
 bury Bank This Afternoon.
 4 small blaze started again this af- ternoon in the ruins of the block next to the Waterbury National bank, at the corner of Bank and Grand streets. Chemical Engine No l was summoned and a stream of water put out the fire in short time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
DINED BY LORD MAYOR.

London, Feb 7.-Charles NJ. Schwab, president of the United States Steel corporation, and Mrs Schwab, were en- tertained at a private luncheon to-day at the Mansion house, by the lord mayor, Sir Joseph c. Dimsdale The party included Sir Thomas Lipton, Archibald ". Manconochiel. NJ. F., Sheriff Bell and Colonel Hunsker. chairman of the Nickel corporation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
LOST EVERYTHING.
The Young Lady Employees of the Scovill House Here is an Opportunity to Assist Which Should Not
 Be Let Pass by
 Unnoticed.

The burning of the Seovill house was . great blow to alL especially the help, who had to fly without clothing or money, or home to go to. Of 15 girls, all who were employed by Mir Truman only two saved their trunks and clothing. Miss Ekittie Crowley. chambermaid, and Miss Maggie Sweeney. laundress. All the others who suffered will be glad of any help given them at Mrs Kelly's, East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
nhin Centenarians Dead.

TOLEDO, O., Feb. 7.-The two old est residents of northwestern Ohio are dead. They are Mrs. Hannah Torrens, aged 104 years, months and IA days, and Mrs. Dora Exteine, aged 104 years and 1 day. Mrs. Torrens will be buried at Saginaw, Mich, tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
wreckage of Missing Ship Fonna

PORT .TOWNSHEND, Wash, Feb. 7.-Wreckage from the missing steam CT Afatteawan found by Indians south of Cape FIattery has been brought from Neah bay on the steamer Alice Gertrude. It consists of medicine case. life preserver, life buoy and a bucket. The name ''Matteawan'' was or all except the medicine chest
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
British War Losses.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The war office publishes a summary of the British losses in South Africa. Up to Jan 31 the total reduction of the forces from death or permanent disability was 25.- 3O5 men, The total of the casualties, including surviving wounded, was 5,240 officers and 100,701 men,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
rive Bodies Washed Ashore

! LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Norwegian bark Adolph, Captain Andersen, which sailed from Hamburg Jan q for Brunswick, Ga, Is presumed to have been lost Five bodies and some letters addressed to the care of Captain An dersen have been washed ashore at Sheerness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
GeneraI Funston fmproytng

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 7.-There is no change in the condition of Gener- al Frederick Funston, who was operat- ed on Monday, beyond the fAct that he is improving rapidly. The wound when dressed for the first time was found to be in Il satisfactory condition
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
CARNEGIE PRAISES HIM.
Says that Robert Louis Stevens Was
 Valuable Man.


 Valuable Man.
 New York, Feb Tn his address at the opening of the Stevens institute of Technology, in Hoboken, Andrew Car negie in opening a casket containing a piece of the first s'To' rail rolled, said: ''To think that my name should fig ure on the same casket with Robert L. Stevens is an honor beyond all expec- tation for among men none was of more value than he. Tn the list of genuises that you can count on the fingers Of two hands, no list is complete without the name of Robert L. Stew ems.
 T had no inventive mind, simply 2 mind to use the inventions of others. think | fit epitaph for me would be, Here lies Il man who knew how to get around him men much cleverer than himSeIf''' Y
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-07
DR MARY WALKER THERE.
In Male Attire She Visits the constitu.

In Male Attire She Visits the Constitu-
 tional Convention.
 Hartford, Feb 7.--Dr Mary Walker of Washington, D. C., was in the hall Of the convention yesterday. She entered the hall during the time that Delegate w. B. Smith of Winchester was mak- ing his speech.
 Dr Walker was dressed i'll male at tire and she carried silk hat i'll her hands. Col Osborn. the delegate from New Haven was introduced to Dr Walker i'll the lobby after he had made his speech. The purpose of Dr Walk er's visit to the capitol was to be given an opportunity to address the convene ton of the committee of the whole
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
THE PATRICK TRIAL.
A Distinct Triumph for the Prosecution
 Yesterday.

New York, Jan 31-Excitlng develop
 ments came to-day at the close of the
 evening session in the trial of Albert T Patrick on the charge of murdering w.
 M. Rice. The will made by MT. Rice in 1896 was admitted in evidence. This was distinct triumph for the prosecu- tion. The will has been offered repeat
 edly, more than twenty times in fact,
 and as often as offered has been barred
 as the result of the determined stand
 taken by the defense.
 On the other hand, the defense scored a telling point when William M. Rice,
 nephew of the dead millionaire, under skillful questioning, admitted that by the 1896 will he was bequeathed the S24, ,OOO indebtedness, and that he and nine other heirs had signed an agree ment with the trustees of the Rice in- stitute whereby the heirs would get $75. 900 altogether if the 1896 will were probated.
 In other respects the hearing to-day was without any particular feature Of interest, except when William l.. Jones, a brother of Charles F. Jones, the valet who is accused of being in conspiracy with Patrick, was called as "a witness. The prosecution failed, however, to con- vince Recorder Golf that the proper foundation had been laid for the ques- tions asked of this witness by MT. Os- borne for the prosecution and for the present Jones was passed after answer ing a few questions, apparently not of vital importance,
 Tosanb I pa storicia of Houston Tax as, was not allowed to testify, an ob- lection by the defense being sustained.
 Henry Oliver, of Montreal. and for merly general manager of the Mer- chants and Planters Oil company, of Houston. Texas, testified as to the con- nection of Mir Rice with the oil com pany and said that just before MT. Rice's death his company drew draft on MT. Rice for a large sum of money to be used at the works of the compa- ny, The purpose of this testimony was to show that MT. Rice had intended to pay this draft on the day of his death, but the draft was not admitted in evil dence.
 William M. Rice, jr., was still on the stand when court adjourned until Mon day
 The other witnesses examined for the 1 to-day were A. B. Cohn, 1 formerly a clerk for W. M. Rice; 1 Charles Arthur, superintendent of the l building in which Patrick had his of ! ice; Thomas w. Ford, of Houston, Will ] jam Fucker. of Groesback Texas, and Frederick L. Blinn, grandnephew of Rice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
EOrei-m Nntes.

London, Feb. 1.--From Pekin. the core. spondent of the Times cables that Great Britain and Japan, supported by the pletion of an equitable agreement safe guarding Russia's railroad interests, ener- getically protest against the infringement on their rights involved in the agreement between China and the Russo Chinese bank, which gives Russia exclusive mining and other privileges.
 Yokohama. Jan. 31.-Details of the loss of about POO Japanese soldiers, who were frozen to death, have been received here It seems that a command of two hundred and ten men, practicing winter marching were caught in blizzard on the northern end of the island of Hondo and lost their soad.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
TeIegraphiG Briefs

New York, Jan. 31-Action was com menced in the United States circuit court
 here to-day wherein the American Sugar company asks to be awarded the return of S24S,247, paid to the government in duties on Sugar imported. The suit was brought as result of a decision in which the SUI preme court of the United States decided that duties need not be paid on merchan- disc imported from insular possessions of the United States. Collector Bidwel is made the defendant in the suit. The united States has withdrawn it's demurrer in the case and will permit judgment to be taken by default.
 Washington, Jan. 3l.-The senate com mttee on public buildings and grounds to- day authorized Senator Fairbanks to make q favorable report on his bill providing for the erection of a new department building in Washington on the site of the old Cor coran Art Gallery. The supervising archi- tect estimates that suitable building can be put up for $7,000,000.
 Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 3l.-lrhe Mica raguan congress has revoked the laws granting premiums on the planting of cof- fee, cocoa, indigo, vanilla and rubber and the importation of hlooded stock. The gov enrment has ordered that hay imported from Chili shall be admitted free of duty
 New York, Jan. 31.-Application has been made to the authorities of the St Louis fair, by ]. Franklin Cameron of Brooklyn for floor space to exhibit an aerial seacoast defensive cruiser of aluminium and steel, to weigh 10000 pounds. A crew of eight men could be accommodated by the criuser.
 Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 31.-Professor Hugo Munsterberg stated to-day that 1t was possible that Prince Henry would not formally opeu the Germanic Museum at to he completed by the time of the princes visit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
A GIGANTIC POOL FORMED
TR1NS- NTIC LINES COMBINE
 ON FREIGHT RATES.
Includes About All the Big Lines Prices to be Advanced on Grain, Flour and ProvtstOns-New Rates Apply to Outgoing Freights Only.

New York. Jan. 31-A freight rate Atlantic steamship lines between the United States. England, Ireland and Wales went into effect to-day The pool is the largest that has ever been formed and includes the White Star line, New York and Liverpool, Cunard line, New York and Liverpool Atlantic Transport line, to Liverpool from New York; Leyland line, from New York, Boston and New Orleans to Liverpool, and from Boston to London the Wilson and the Phoenix lines, New York and Hull; Wilson Furness and Leyland line, Boston and London; Lamport & Holt line, New York and Manchester; the American and Red Star lines, New York and Southampton and Philadelphia to Liverpool and Southampton; the Philadelphia and Manchester line, Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship company, Newport News to London and Liverpool Virginia line, Norfolk to Liverpool, and London and the Dominion line from Boston to Liv- erpool.
 The new rates apply to three com modities only-grain, flour and provi- sions. The freight rate on grain will be raised from three quarters of a penny to penny and half per bush el, English money; flour from six shill- ings and three pence to seven shillings and six pence a ton. And provisions from sevel shillings and six pence a ton to ten shillings.
 The new rates apply to outgoing freight only, and to freight that is ship ped to England only. No rate has been agreed upon for shipping freight 1 to other countries, but it is said that an agreement will shortly be made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
RECEPTION TO HARVARD CLUE
Rendered by the Yale Club of New York
 Last Night

New York, Jan. S1.--The Yale clut rendered a reception to the Harvard club at the Yale club house in this city tonight. The occasion was the first time that members of the Harvard clut have been invited to the new Yale club in body, and about 300 of them ac- cepted the invitation. President Thom- as Thacher delivered the address of welcome and President Charles s. Fair child responded. Julian Curtis also spoke for the host and James c. Car ter replied. A light supper was served after the speaking. and an impromptu entertainment was furnished by mem bers of the club in the grill room. The Yale club purposes giving a reception to the Princeton club in the early part of March.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
HANN4I REPLIES TO CALL.
Secretary to bo Sent to Boston to In- vestigate Strike.


 Boston, Jan. 31.-With the injunction proceedings in the superior court ad- journed from yesterday until Monday next and public interest in the move ments of the Brine Transportation con- panys teams reduced to minimum to- day has been a comparatively one so far as the teamsters' strike is con- cerned.
 A reply was received from Chairman M. A. Hanna of the National Civic Fed eration to the telegram sent him last night asking that the strike in this city be made the subject of an investigation by the arbitration commission of the commission of the body of which he is chairman. It reads as follows:
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 31, 1902. ITO Oscar F. Cox, President Allied Freight Transportation Council, Bos- ton Mass:
 Telegram received. Will report to our secretary and have him see you at an early day. (signed)
 M. A. Hanna Meanwhile no conferences are being held looking to the settlement of the strike by arbitration. The Brine teams have been moving uninterruptedly all day, under a very small escort.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
SCHLEYS IN NASHVILLE.
City in Gala Attire-Enthusiast Vel
 come to the Visitors.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan 91.-Admiral and Mrs. Schley are the guests of Nash
 vile tonight and the city is in holiday
 attire in their honor. The train bear
 ing them from Louisville was met at
 Bowling Green, Ky, to-day by com mittee of Nashville's citizens, Both the admiral and his wife appeared in the best of health and spirits, and express ed themselves as highly delighted with their stay in Louisville.
 Nashville was reached promptly on schedule time, $50 o'clock this evening. The decorated Union station was pack ed to suffocation with mass of cheer ing humanity as the train rolled in. The crowds had been warned of its ap- proach by the roar of the admirals sa- lute from Capitol Hill and the Screech of whistles from every quarter. Bands in the station added to the noise, and when the distinguished visitors stepped from the car the roar was deafening. Knights Templar in full uniform were there to bid their brother knight well come, and, together with the commit tee from the Retail Merchants associ- ation escorted Admiral and Mrs. Schley to carriage drawn by four white horses, the start being made for the Duncan hotel, where the visitors will stop while in Nashville, with but little delay. The streets were lined with en- throngs and at the hotel a large crowd was assembled. AcknoW- edging the shouts of welcome with bows and smiles, the visitors proceeded into the hotel and to their room, where they will spend a quiet evening preparatory tO q busy day tomorrow,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
ATTEMPrED MURDER IN MER1DEn
Frenchman Fires Three Shots al
 salOonkeeper Cheney.

Meriden, Feb. 1.--Philip D. Lucas, a Frenchman employed by the local cleo tr1o railroad company, was arrested early this morning, charged with an attempt to kill Charles H. Cheney, a Center street saloonkeeper, at mid night. Lucas while concealed between Cheney's saloon and his house fired three shots at the merchant that went wild. Cheney caught his would-be as- sailant and held him until the police arrived. The police say Lucas motive was robbery as he knew the saloon keeper had his cash box under his arm. Lucas was arrested a few months ago for burglarizing Cheneys saloon but the proprietor refused to appear against him and he was discharged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
ROOT DEFEATS GARDNER.
Lowell Man Forfeits Fight on n Sus.
 picious Riou.

San Francisco, Jan. 31.--In the sev- enth round of what was to have been a 20-round encounter between George Gardner of Lowell. Mass, and Jack Root of Chicago, the latter was award ed a decision here tonight upon the claim of foul in a hurricane fight that developed Gardner as the agsressor but Root as the superior boxer The Lowell man was beaten and finally for feited the fight upon a blow conceded by a majority of the spectators to have been a straight foul. Gardner fought on the outside in a wild and uncertain style, while Root fought on the inside determinedly and well. Gardner suffer ed the disadvantage Sf having his left eye practically closed by right hand punch in the second round and he was never himself after that.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-01
Kings Dnughters Elect Officers.

Savannah, Ga, Jan 31.-The inter- state conference of Kings Daughters to-day elected officers as follows: Mrs. J. William Jefferson, of Louisville Ky. secretary Mrs. Mary Thompson Howe, of Jackson Miss. advisory board, Miss Jennie M. Greenwood, of St Louis, Mrs. F. Trask Hill, of Boston, and Mrs J. H. Littell of Wheeling, w. Va. Detroit was selected as the next place of meet ing. The conference will be held in the fall on a date to be selected later.