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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
GOMPERs DENOuNCED

New York, Feb 1.-At meeting of delegates representing fifty-two social ist labor unions which are opposed to present plans for arbitration between capital and labor, President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor was vigorously denounced for his con nection with the arbitration committee of the National Civic Federation. A federation was called for February B at Cooper Union. Presidents Com pers, Mitchell and Shaffer were invit- ed to be present and explain their atti- tude.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
BREAK IN GAS MAIN.

Canton, O., Feb 1.-Canton people are shivering to-day owing to brenlS ill the natural gas mains. The break was reported in Wetzeal county, w. Va, yesterday morning, but until last evening supply at low pressure com tinued in residences, shops and large buildings having been cut off early in the day. This morning the supply was entirely cut off. Probably several thousand houses In the city have no other heat. and much inconvenience ia being experienced.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
SHAW TAKES OATH

Washington. Feb 1.-At half-past ten this morning in the presence of the chief officers of the treasury depart ment. Senator Deliver and all of the Iowa delegates from the lower house of congress and other friends, former Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa took the oath of office as secretary of the treasury to succeed Lyman l.. Gage, resigned. The oath was admin istered by Justice Shiras of the United States supreme court After taking the oath the new secretary was cons gratulated by each person present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
ENGINEERS AND FTREMEN.
Will Receive Extra Pay for Every Mile
 Above 100.


 New Haven, Feb In an effort to equalize the rates of pay for engineers and firemen on the different divisions of the Consolidated road several con ferences were held here yesterday. President John NJ. Hall of the Consoli- dated road announced last night that a conference between a committee or twenty-four men, representing the en- gineers and firemen of the several di- visions of the road, with officials of the company, had been concluded satisfac- torily to all. He also stated that a schedule of wages had been submitted by the men and agreed to by the com pany and also that the time cards of runs had been considered and arranged to the satisfaction of both parties.
 The schedule of wages agreed upon is uniform for all divisions of the road. There were a number of vari- ations owing to the fact that when the roads were acquired by the New York, New Haven x Hartford Railroad com pany, the schedules were not changed. but were continued. This was com. plained of by the men as unjust and unequal.
 Chief Arthur of theSBrotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Grand Mas ter Sargent, representing the Brother hood of Locomotive Bremen. were in the city since yesterday to advise with the members of the two committees, but neither of the gentlemen were called into the conferences proper with the railroad officials.
 The schedule agreed upon is as fol- lows: Passenger train engineers wifi receive $50 a day for a 100 mile run every nale over 100 such engineers will be paid three and one-half cents a mile for each mile. Passenger train fire men will receive S2 q day. with an ad- ditional increase for all miles over 100 Freight train engineers will receive $4 a day for all runs of 100 miles or less and an additional increase for each mile over 100 The changes will af- feet all roads and will benefit every en- gineer and fireman now at work on the New Yol4A, -,ew Haven and Hartford road, the Boston and Albany, the Housatonic and the Highland division.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
A TROPICAL PRINCE.

Prince David Kawananakoa, who is a nephew of the late Queen kapiolani of Hawaii, and who, with his brother Cupid, inherited her fortune. is one of the most prodigal of Hawaiians, says a San Francisco spondent of the New York Tribune. When the Buffalo expedition ended quintette of Ha- waiian musicians, who had been p,ay- ing in the Midway plaisance there, went to San Francisco to take a vessel for Honolulu. Prince David was stav- ing at the Occidental hotelin San Fran cisco, and when he met his countrv- men dissuaded them from sailing at once for their homes, and engaged them for month to play at his pleas ure. The guests of the Occidental ho- tel enjoyed exceedingly the music and songs of the native musicians, who were ordered by Prince David to play two or three times a week during the serving of dinner a the hotel. This whim of the prince cost him a pretty penny.
 In Honolulu, where Prince David has magnificent home at Waikiki, he often entertains hundred or more of his friends for a day at time. When he was making the campaign for dele gate to congress 11s years ago he at one time gave feast to 1 200 of his con- stituents- This banquet was served in the open air, as is the custom in Ha- waii, and beginning at nine o'clock in the evening did not end until day broke
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 FI4OUR-Slow. and barely steady; Afmp s. 60Q3. 75; winter extras, $2. .90G3. 20; winter patents, s. 75G4.25-
 WHEAT-Starting out steady in tone at unchanged prices, wheat eased off under moderate liquidation, break in corn and poor @ local al support; May. sSAGs4 1-16c.; RYE-Easy; state, s4@e5c.. c. i. f., New York car lots; No. western. 6812c., f. 0. b., aihoat.
 CORN-Although opening fairly steady, and with the west: May, 67 7-16Q67szc.: OATs@soid freely by western traders and, getting little support, also weakened: :: track, white. state. 50Q55c.; track, white, western 50G55c.
 FORK Easy; mess. sls@l7; family. s17@ LARD Easy; prime western steam. BUTTER Firm; state dairy, 1402ac. i: creamery, 17@2ecs
 CHEESE Firm; state. full cream. small, state, full cream small, early made, fam cy, white 11AQ1175e.; large. early made. colored. 10&c.; large, early made. white, zQAe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
THE TAX ON TEA.

New York, Feb 1.-There is wide difference of opinion among local tea merchants and importers as to the time when the proposed repeal of the war tax on tea shoud take effect It has been decided to secure the senti- ment of prominent interests in various parts of the country before taking fi- nal action in favor of January l, 1903 as the date for the repeal act to take effect, or an earlier date. Inquiries are to be sent at once by the commit tee
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
SILVER LOVING CUP.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb 1.-The staff of the Harvard college observatory to- day presented Prof B. c. Pickering with handsome silver loving cup, in recognition of his twenty-five years service as director. Prof Pickering is high authority on astronomy. For contributions to science he holds two gold medals from the Royal Astronom- ical society of Great Britain and the Romford Draper medals awarded in this country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
LEFT A F0RTIINE

New York, Feb Mrs Mary Me Kittrch. who lived alone in dingy home at Greenwood, N Y.. and who for many years was supported by char ity. died q few days ago. Now, ac- cording to World special from Mid dletown, various sums of money, amounting in all to $1O,O0O, have been found secreted about the house, much to the delight of the heirs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
BIG FIRE IN BOSTON.

Quick Work of Fire Department Kept
 the Fire Confined.
 Boston, Feb IA loss of between $5OO0O and ST5,000 was caused by a re early today in the five s!ory brick block, 392 to 394 Atlantic ave nue, owned by the Atlantic Trust Go. The fire started on the third floor, which was occupied by Charles Hold en, machinist, and spread through rhe upper stories occupied by the 'hasc- Shawmut Go, manufacturing chemists. Four alarms were given and it took flve-sixths of the entire fire depart ment of the city to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent property. Nagla, Wilson & Co, cigar dealers. ana the Abbott, Downing Wagon Co occupied the lowe rstories of the building. and they suffered serious loss from water
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
OVERS ARE FIRM.
Company Refuses to Increase Pay, So
 They Remain Out.

Thompsonville. Feb 1.-The dyers of the Hartford Carpet corporation held a meeting in Labor Union hall here to- day to hear the report of the commit tee which met the officers of the com pany yesterday. The committee re ported that the company refused to re- instate the men whom the overseer had discharged. The company also refused to increase the wages of the dyers from twelve and one-half cents to fifteen. The men voted unanimous ly to remain out There are seventy five dyers and their action will close other departments in the factory. AL ready 325 hands are affected and un- less the trouble is adjusted the other departments will be stopped and 1900 hands will be ont of employment
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
. ATTEMPT TO KILL.

Meriden, Feb Philip D. Lucas was arrested last night at half-past F for attempt to kill Charles H. Cheney. a saloon keeper of this place, and for attempt at highway robbery. He threatened to shoot Cheney unless lie gave up the money he had Just taken from his saloon. Cheney grappled with him and overpowered him and handed him over to an officer This morning he was bound over to the next term of the superior court on the two charges.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
TO COLONIzE NEGROES

Hastings, Ia, Feb IA negro from southern Alabama has been in this county for the past three days getting options on large tracts of the finest land in Mills county, five miles east of Tabor. The object is to colonize ne groes for farming and gardening rur- poses to place their products on tEa Omaha markets. He has been given the option on several of the finest farms in the county and for some of the land is paying as high as S2O0 an acre.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
ROSTER R0IINn nuER

Meriden. Feb 1.-Asa B. Foster, jr, of New York. who was held on the charge of conspiracy and blackmail against George Breckenridge of Bos- ton. was tried before Judge Platt this morning: Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of S4.OOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
BIG HAUL OF SILvERWARE
Burglars Got $5,0Oo Worth From Mer
 iden Britannia Go.

New York, Feb 1.-Burglars sue ceeded last night ill forcing an ell trance to the establishment of the Meriden Britannia company which runs through from Fifth avenue to Broadway, between 25th and 26th streets. They are supposed to haze carried away wagonload of silver ware. The loss is estimated at 5000. In it's boldness the robbery was star- ting, as the store is situated in one of the city's busiest sections.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
SMALLPOX AGAIN

Bristol. Feb 1.-Smallpox has broken out in Bristol again. Dr H. W. Car, rington discovered to-day that Fred w Booth, who has been living in the Bris- tol hotel, which has been quarantined for the past eight weeks. has the dis ease. It is also suspected that Patrick w O'Connell, q bartender at the hotel, has the disease, although it has not as yet fully developed in his case.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
FLYER WRECKED.

Pittsburg. Feb 1-The Cleveland fly CT on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad. due here at 6:05 o'clock this morning, was wrecked at Groveton, near Coraopolis, Pa. One day car was thrown on it's side and the thirty or forty occupants tumbled about, but no one was seriously injured. The sleeper. which was on the rear, was not damaged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
WEALTHY CITIZEN DEAD.

Meriden, Feb 1.-John D. billiard. one of the wealthiest citizens of this place, died at 9:30 this morning after long illness. He was S3 years of age and was connected for years with the most important interests in Meriden He leaves a son, John D. Billiard. of the firm of Lyon & Billiard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
STEAMER IN NO DANCED;

New York, Feb 1.-Point Lookout life saving station reports at o'clock this morning that the Lamport and Holt steamer Cavour, which went ashore last night at Long Beach, lies in good position and is in no immedi- ate danger. Three hundred tons of water ballast was pumped out to allow the steamer to come further up on the beach to rest easier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
GOING AND COMING.

l,5OO Recruits Off for Manila-An-
 other Batch Coming Home.
 San Francisco, Feb 1.-The transport Thomas will sail to-day for Manila with 1,500 recruits and large number of passengers. The Grant is scheduled to sail February and will also carry many recruits. The transport Rose crans left Manila on January A with eight officers and 475 enlisted men and the third battalion of the 22nd infan- try. The 22nd infantry is scheduled to leave Manila today and the 20th infantry on February Is. The second battalion of the 17th infantry will stay a- Manila until the arrival of the 27th in<antry from this city,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
STEAMER PULLED OFF

Cape Henry, Va. Feb 1.-The Nor wegian steamship Daggry loaded with dynamite and railroad iron, before re- ported ashore near Gull Shoal life sav- ing station, N. C., was pulled off by tugs last night and is now on her way to Norfolk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
CoMPRoMISE REACHEi

Spokane, Wash, Feb IA special to the Chronicle from Republic. Wash, states that a compromise has been reached between the Kettle yaHey railway and the Great Northern and an agreement signed by the rival coln- panies which have been fighting over building lines to Republic. The ia. junction suit has been dismissed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
RRoKE WORLDS RECORD.

Waco, Tex, Feb 1.--In the mid-wn- ter shoot of the Waco Gun club now in progress in this city, Rollo O.. IIelkes of Toledo. O., broke the worlds s record FrlTay afternoon for clay pig con shooting. Shooting from the l9- yard mark he broke 99 out of 100 and made straight run of S9.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
DIyIDEND OF ONE PER CENT

New York, Fes Lit is stated that 8 dividend of one per cent has been declared by the directors of the North ern Securities company and that the cheeks already have been mailed It is understood to be payable 70 holders of record January 31 and is the first dividend paid by the new company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
BOYS ABUSE PLAYMATE.
Tie Him to Limb of Tree and Leave
 Him.

Tie Him to Limb of q Tree and Leave
 Him.
 A case which should be investigated by the police occurred yesterday, when half dozen youngsters inveigled q small boy into the woods near Simons- vile. tied him to the limb of a tree and then ran away and left him to his fate. The rope was around the lit tie fellows body and he was hoisted up just far enough to take his feet off the ground. The boys cries attracted the attention of q woman. who went to his relief and set him free. The boy who was abused in this manner lives on Luke street. and it looks as if it would be the duty of his parents to find out what they can about 1t and then lay the facts before the prosecut- ing attorney.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
STEPPED ON A KITTEN.
Dropped q Lighted Lamp and House
 Was Set on Fire.

Was Set on Fire.
 Hoosick Falls, N Y., Feb 1.-Early to-day the old Anson Wood mansion on Main street was nearly ruined by fire. Alvah Harrison Webster, owner and occupant of the house, was going through the kitchen, lamp in hand, at o'clock, when he stepped on one of four kittens that were lying near the stove. The kitten squealed, MT Webster lost equipoise and the lamp fell. exploding on the floor. The flames spread rapidly. The loss was $10,00O, partly covered by insurance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
BOUGHT BY MoRGAN-HILL co.
Group of Western Railroads New
 Line Completed.

Group of Western Railroads New
 Line Completed.
 Chicago Feb 1.-John w. Gates has. according to the Tribune. announced the sale of group of roads to the Morgan-Hill interests. The result of the sale is that certain .link'' rail roads of the Mississippi and Missouri valleys have been placed under con trol of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy company The deal is said to involve $1O,O00O00 in money and more i'll railroad securities.
 MT Gates has been in conference in this city recently with legal represent atives of the Hill interests The out come was, according to the paper quoted, the sale of the Kansas City, Peoria x Chicago railway company to the Burlington, and. incidentally, the securing of large profits to the promot- CTS. The lines AIr Gates sells were incorporated into minor railroad sys- tenn only few weeks ago, but it be- came important to the. Burlington to obtain that system to fill up q through line from Kansas City to the Atlantic coast.
 Kansas City, Mo. Feb 1.-The Chi cago, Rock Island < Pacific railroad s new@line to III Paso, placing Kansas City snearer to Mexico and California, Is completed. the last rail having been laid at the Pecos river in Texas. The new line, it is stated. will be opened for through traffic within thirty days. Through tourists trains will be run to California at once. but the more ex- tended system contemplated will not be put in active operation until next fall Extensive equipment for this line is now being built at the Pullman shops.
 Vice President Parker stated that the Rock Island is preparing to enter Kansas City over it's own tracks and that it would use the Bates bridge, when it shall be completed
 Great Falls. Mon, Feb 1.-The Great Northern Railway company has aban- doned the old line of the Montana Cen tral between Great Falls and Flor ence, distance of twenty-five miles, and all trains hereafter will be run Ounr fbo y1our porfafro o,,+ :,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
FIRST INSTALLNIENT

Pekin, Feb 1.-The first monthly in stallment. amounting to 1,S2O,000 taels of the Chinese indemnity, was paid yesterday to the bankers commission of the powers at Shanghai.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01

The Hague, Feb 1.-There was un* wonted activity in diplomatic circles here this morning and 1t was generally believed to have some connection Wlth the Dutch note to Great Britain re- garding peace in South Africa. Tho German minister, Count yon Pourtales, had q long interview with the British minister. Sir Henry Howard; the hrsr secretary of the British legation, A. II. G. Leveson-Gower, unexpectedly start ed for London, and the Dutch foreign minister, Baron Van Lynden, had conference with Dr kuyper, the pre- mier of the Netherlands, and subse- quently had an audience with Queen Wilhelmina
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
ONE OF CoNDoR,s BOATS

Victoria, B. O., Feb IA naval offi- ecr at Esqnimalt, interviewed regard ing the marks on the boat found on the west coast, says it is positively one of the Condor's boats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
MILLER IMPROVES SLOWLY.
And No Trace Can Be Found of His
 Alleged Assailant.

Samuel Miller, the peddler, continues to improve at the Waterbury hospital, and unless something unexpected turns up it is probable that he will recover His alleged assailant, Jake Israelovlch, is still at large, but it is doubtful if he can manage to elude the officers much longer A very good description of the man has been sent broadcast and every possible effort is being made to catch him. Jake's friends refuse to believe that he had any hand In the at- tempt on Millers life and attribute his disappearance to the fear that his creditors would pile onto him and send him to jail. Ii is said that he was one of the most Ii ul,n ill Waterbury and had sucl < ..td of prison life that he almost taiiltcd q few years ago when some New York firm got after him and threatened to put him behind the bars If he did not come down with the dust. Jake Is. so well known among the residents of Water bury that he will find it difficult 10 show his face anywhere without run ming the risk of being recognized. The women folks on the outskirts of the city used to call him "Flyaway," on ac- count of the rapidity with which he could stop his team. step off and onto the seat and drive away to the next house. Probably he skipped the town so uckly and reached parts unknown lbeft te there was a chance to send out word that he was Wanied
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
STRIKE AT scoytfl..s nwrLED.

Matters Were .Ndirs ,d to the Satis4
 faction of Both Parties
 The strike of the tweniy-Tour young lady employees of the cutting depart ment of the Scovill Manufacturing company was short lived As Super intendent Tompkins of the Scoyill com- pany stated yesterday the matter was quickly adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned. The young ladies were sent for yesterday afternoon and many of them returned to work at that time. All had returned this morning. 1t is said that the young ladies received the promise that the company would soon accede to their demand for q higher price on the stamp work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
NOMORE QUARRELS
Prince Henry Is Soon to Return
 To The Palace.
DIPLOMATS ARE ACTIVE TO-DAY

The Dutch Note to Great Britain
 Thought to Be Responsible for the
 Activity-G German Minister and Oth4
 CTS Had Long Interviews This Morn.
 ing.
 The Hague, Feb 1-Prince Henry or the Netherlands the prince consorLls will return to the palace February 2. The reports of renewed quarrels be- tween Queen Wilhelmina and her hlsH band are unfounded.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
NOW THE REWARD
Authorities Fighting Over Pos
 session of the Riddles.
ALL ARE EXPECTED TO DIE.

The soffell Woman Took Bad Turn This Forenoon and Called for Her Children-Both of the Riddles Make Statements-TheB Butler Officers Who Assisted in the Capture of the Els capped Prisoners Want Half of the Reward.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-14
FIND BODY OF BABE.
Negro Hunter Makes. Horrible Discov.
cry in Woods Near Evergreen.

Evergreen, April 18.-(speciar-N
was brought here yesterday Of the finding
of the dead body of an infant which
had been buried in the woods in a commu-
nifty about eight miles northwest of this
town. Alex. Salter, a negro, was hunting
in the woods and his dogs bayed the
object and Of course attracted his at
tention. Upon reaching the spot he re-
moved some pine slabs where some flies
had congregated and to his horror he
discovered the dead body of an infant
babe wrapped in a guano sack, partly
covered over with dirt, leaves and slabs
He at once made the facts known to some
white citizens in the community nd they
took charge of the body and buried Ii in
a christian manner. It was a well de-
veloped child and from all appearances
so 1t is said, was a white child. 1t had
evidently been placed there only a short
time as decomposition had hardly set
in. The matter will. it is thought. be
investigated by the grand jury which is
now in session.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-14
B'NAI BIRTH HONORS Mr..
BEITMAN OF THIS CITY

LITTLE Rock. Ark. April 13.-Nearly one
hundred delegates were present today
when the twenty-ninth annual convention
Of District Grand Lodge No. Z Independ-
emit Order of B'Nai Birth was called to
order. The States of Arkansas, Louis
lana, Mississippi Tennessee, Texas, Ala
hama and Florida were represented Rep
Iesentative hall at the State capitol was
a scene of floral beauty in honor of the
delegates. After the usual addresses of
welcome and responses and tho reading
of reports, the election of officers for the
ensuing 'year resulted as follows:
Presidents. C. Eldridge, of San An
tonic, Tex.
First Vice Pre- sident-Rabbi George Sol
cmon, of Vicksburg Miss.
Second Vice President-Joseph Beitman,
of Birmingham, Ala.
Treasurer-I.ewis Mayer, of Demop olis.
Ala.
Secretary-Nathan Strauss, of New Or
leans
SergeaDt-at-Arms-H. ]. DennebaIm, of
Eoust on, Tex.
The report of the retiring president,
jacques Loeb of Montgomery, Ala, rec
o1lmenls that The endowment be closed
and that no more endowment members be
admitted hereafter. At the same time the