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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
PROTEST FROM s1MoNsvILLE.
Resident Would Like to See Way for
 Lessening His Taxes.

Resident Would Like to See Way for
 Lessening His Taxes.
 A prominent Simonsville man told a Democrat reporter last night that he is thinking of going into the courts for the purpose of finding out if he is obliged to pay poll tax to the town and another to the collector of the Simonsville School district. He is over forty-five and states that all the law calls for from him is S1O0 poll tax, but for several years he has been paying twice that amount It is charg- ed against him on the town grand list and the collector of school taxes in the district insists upon getting another dollar from him. He also stated that the papers do a great injustice to property owners In some of the town school districts, notably Simonsville. by not giving them any credit for what they have to pay in the shape of school taxes. ''I have often thought he said. about writing to the papers and telling them about this and also give them to understand that all they say regarding the prevalence of ma laria and diphtheria in our district is not true We don't have many deaths down there from any cause. We had no smallpox but from what I under stand we'll have to help pay the bills contracted in caring for those who had the disease. I wish you would men. tion this and save me the trouble of do- ing it myself.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
JOHN J. MURPHY DEAD
The Third Death in His Family in the
 Past Two Weeks.

The Third Death in His Family in the
 Past Two Weeks.
 John J. Murphy died this forenoon at the family residence, 70 Walnut street. He leaves his parents, Mir and Mrs Michael Murphy, four brothers, Michael, Daniel, Timothy and James, also three sisters, Mrs Thomas Me- Cam and the Misses Katie and Julia Murphy, and one child, Thomas, boy about four years old. He was member of the Waterbury lodge of Elks, the I. O. F., Court Crosby and the Sixth division, A. O. H. MT Mur- phys wife, Miss Mary Cooney that was, died two weeks ago and his brother-in-law, Michael Cooney, passed away a week ago or so. Mir Murphy was not aware of the death of his wife or brother-in-law until the past few days when he was informed of it dur ing short spell of rational feeling that came to him while one of the local priests was at his bedside. He was much grieved at hearing of the death of his wife, but he soon relapsed Into uneonsciouSneSs and remained in that state until the end came. Some time ago he was attacked with stom- ach trouble and shortly before the death of his wife his condition became so critical it was deemed advisable to remove him to his fathers resi- dence. He. was unconscious on and or since he took to the bed. Until very recently he enjoyed excellent health. For several years he conduct ed the Earle house cafe. He was well and favorably known in Waterbury and had large circle of warm friends. He was modest. unassuming gentle man who made friends fast and held them. His family have the sympathy of all who know how sorely they have been tried within the past few weeks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
Actors, Horne Deaicatea.

NEW YORK, May S.--Amid music, speeches and general rejoicing the handsome new building of the Actors Fund of America, known as the Actors home, at West Brighton, N. Y, was dedicated today. Mayor Low, Bishop Potter, the Rev. Dr. Houghton and Joseph Jefferson took part in the dedi- cation ceremonies, and almost every member of the theatrical profession within reach of New York, including managers. players and dramatic au- thors, in addition to many persons prominent in almost every walk of life, was present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
Steel Trust Banauef.

PITTSBURG. May 8.-In the pro gramme for the inspection trip which Charles M. Schwab, the president, and other officials of the United States Steel corporation are making through the plants controlled by the corpora ton in the Pittsburg district will be in- cluded banquet at the Hotel Schan- ley, the most elaborate ever held in this city. The banquet will be on Saturday evening" It is understood that it will cost $100 plate. Only the officials of the corporation are to be present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
Rnnauet For Palma.

CIENFUEGOS, Cuba, May 8.-Presi- dent Elect Palma was given banquet by the Spanish colony of Cienfuegos last evening. This entertainment was followed by a ball at the Cuban club. In the morning Senor Palma was given breakfast by the laborers of the city. This took place on the wharf, which was elaborately decorated for the occa- sion. The presidential party has left here for Santa Clara, and it will reach Matanzas tomorrow. Senor Palma's party will leave the latter city by steamer for Havana Saturday at mid- night, arriving there Sunday morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
Successful Airship Experimen,

PARIS, May S.-Augusto Severe, the Brazilian aeronauY, has repeated the experiment he made last Sunday with his airship La Paix. The Brazilian's airship again rose to height of forty meters, where it was held by rope. Tn this position it maneuvered for short time, when the weather necessi- fated that it be returned to its shed. The motors and steering gear of La Paix apparently worked satisfactorily at Sundays test
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
COURT SHIELDS ANNIVERSARY
Fittingly Celebrated at oddfe.lows'
 Hall Last Night.

- AteAASAS C0ltDIdleQ dI OuQIoU0HS'
 Hall Last Night.
 Court Shields, F. of A., celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in Odd Eel lows hall last night. The place was crowded and more happy lot of citi- zens never gathered around a banquet table in Waterbury. The program was as follows: Address of welcome. Chief of the Court W. J. Powers; solo. John B. Moran; Grand Court of Connecti- cut" ". c. Kleinecke; ''The Day We Celebrate" J. J. McDonald; Court Shields B. F. Reid; Our Departed Brothers" NJ. F. McKinnerney; ssTbe Press" Carl French; ''The Old Courts and the New James IT. Freney; aBen- efits of Forestry" John H. Moran; Court Shields's First Baby" D. J. Griffin; recitation, "The Life Boat" Daniel Lawlor; address, T. ". Leland; D.. J. O'Brien of Court Pacific, Thom- aston. and Charles ". Bagley of Court Oregon, this city, also contributed to the program. The meeting came to q close about midnight, all joining in rendering the familiar song, "Auld Lang Syne.' The committee of ar engagements was made up of J. J. Me Donald. Sf F. McKennerney, E. P. Riordan F. Clancy and James Fitz- gerald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
euNPowDER ouTDoNE.
A Norwegian Invents Cannon of
 Wonderful Protective Power.


 BERLIN, May S.-Professor k. Birkeland, the Norwegian physicist, has been in Berlin recently for the purpose of demonstrating the powers of his electro magnetic cannon before number of experts ill electrical artil- lery. The results of the demonstra- lions made by Professor Birkeland have been so convincing that firm of artillery manufacturers has offered to buy the invention of the Norwegian professor for immediate exploitation provided Professor Birkeland will in crease the length of the piece used in the trials so that it will throw pro- jectile weighing two tons for q dis tance of twelve miles. The expert ments with Professor Birkeland's cleo tro magnetic cannon have so far been conducted upon a smaller scale.
 Theoretically Professor Birkeland's device can throw projectile weighing two tons distance of ninety miles or even farther by sufficiently prolonging the tube. The principle upon which the new gun acts has not been made public, but it is known that the pro- jectile is expelled from an ordinary cast iron tube thickly wrapped with copper wire. This tube can of course be made more cheaply than the can non now in use. No explosive gases result from the discharge of the new gun.
 Professor Birkeland's invention has stirred up intense interest among tech nical observers, some of whom are of the opinion that the new gun signifies greater revolution in fighting ma terial than that brought about by the discovery of gunpowder
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08

President Receives Boer Commander
 WASHINGTON, May S.-W. D. Snyman, the Boer commander who represents Boer interests in this coun- try, lunched with the president yester- day. He declared that there was no significance attached to his presence at the White House and that tise visit was purely personal The other guests were Secretary Root and Governor Taft, who remained to talk over Phil ippine affairs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
Boy of Eleven Charged with Murder

Boy of Eleven Charged With Murder
 ATLANTA, Ga, May S.-As the re- suit of the death of six-year-old Colin 'McDougall of this city, which is claim ed to have been caused by sewer gas poisoning, Victor Nutall, aged eleven, has been arrested, charged with the murder of the boy. It is alleged that several days ago Nutall, with two con- panions, forced the MeDougan child to go with them into a street sewer, and while there Nutall is reported to have compelled him to remain under the filthy slime until he had swallowed sufficient sewer gas to cause his death McDougall died in convulsions last Sunday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
A STRONG REVOLT.
Ten Thousand Armed Rebels In ChfSs
 Province, China.

Ten Thousand Armed Rebels In Chffs
 Province, China.
 PEKING, May S.-Bishop Xavier. the French vicar apostolic in China, has received information to the effect that 10000 armed rebels, with several can- non, are participating in the revolt at Shengtingfu, Chii province.
 It is considered doubtful if Yuan Shi Kai, the governor of Chili, has sent sufficient force to cope with the rebel lion. The bulk of the government forces, with ten Calling guns, are now due to arrive at the scene of the dis turbanees.
 The leader of the uprising is miii- tary mandarin who killed his family before raising the flag of revolt, so as to prevent their punishment in the event of his failure.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
FIovers For Mrs. McKinIey.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-Through the thoughtfulness of Mrs. Roosevelt and by her instructions the gardeners of the White House each day gather a flower beds or the conservatory, and these are carefully packed and sent to Mrs. Mckinley i'll Canton, O. Great in- terest is always manifested in Wash ington in the widow of Mir. Mckinley, and the knowledge of Mrs. Roosevelt's remembrance of her will please all here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
wants Divorce After Fifty Years.

LOWELL, Mass, May S-After a married life of half a century of com parative harmony Mrs. Joshua Daniels of Tewksbury has instituted proceed ings here against her husband for sep arate maintenance, alleging that Mir. Daniels, having become infatuated with a nurse, has taken a stand against his wife. MT. Daniels is eighty vpQrg old
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
PURCHASED COAL LAND.

Knoxville, Tenn, May S.-It became known last night. that the Louisville & Nashville has purchased 25,O00 acres of coal lands in the Middleboro district. This gives the road total of at least 60,000 acres of coal prop erty
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
DISTRICT OF wArERTowN, ss. PRt

nISTRICT OF WATERTOWN, SS. PRO A| bate Court. May z. A. D. 1902. Estate or Nioolo Zinno late of Water- bury in said district, deceased.
 The administratrix having exhibited her ad- ministration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is
 Ordered, That the 18th day of May, A. D., 1902, at o'clock in the forenoon, at the Pro- bate office in Waterbury, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on thesallowance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court directs the adminiStratrix with to cite all persons interested therein to ap pear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Haven county and having circulation in said district.
 By order of Court,
 James J. Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
root of snow 1n Germanx

BERLIN, May 8.-A snowstorm has occurred in southern Germany, and the orchards, which were in bloom, were severely damaged Snow fell to the depth of one foot. The weather here is unusually cold.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08

New Commander For Ohio c. A. R.
 LANCASTER, O., May Walton Weber of Columbus was elected de- partment commander of the Grand Army of Ohio on the frst ballot oyer Ire competitors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
KELLY AND DIVER MATCH.
They Will Surely Meet Next Monday
 Evening on the City Hall Stage.

They Will Surely Meet Next Monday
 Evening on the City Hall Stage.
 John E. Kelly of this city aud Prof NJ. J. Dwyer of Newark and many other places, will certainly meet next Monday evening on the City hall stage in their handicap match. Manager Harrington, who had the match and who had offered 50 per cent of the gross receipts of the house. sent word from New London last night that he had forgotten about the match and he would be compelled to drop it because of his base ball affairs. Two business men ill this city who have been patrons Of the wrestling game since it started, made up their minds to bring the two together and to that end they have or- fered a purse of $100 and 50 per cent Of the gross receipts of the house for Dwyer and Kelly to meet. The reason they do this is because they have made bet on the match of $50, one wager ing that Dwyer could throw Kelly and the other that he could not That bet also has been deposited with the sport ing editor of the Democrat, and the two business men do not care whether they make cent or not, only to see the contest decided.
 Charles Jenkins. the 135 pound anna teur wrestler of the Olympic A. c. of San Francisco. arrived ill New York yesterday and sailed this morning for Europe on the Columbia It is his intention to try for the amateur events to be offered in connection with the coronation festivities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
FOR SALE.

The large fine brick residence with lot of about 12O feet on North Main street, being No 161, formerly occu- pied by myself and family, and for the past few years by the Union Club. IS now in the market.
 This is to-day one of the best loca- tons m our prosperous city for a doctors home and offices, or can be used and improved for other profitable purposes.
 l will give the right party one of the best real estate deals that was ,,,a1 n,el aonered in central property. Will on e-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-08
WILLIAM J. SCEILEGEL.

For this and other bargains in Water bury real estate, in the Lewis building No 6 Bank street
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-03-26
CHOLERA IN MANILA.
Efforts Made TO Avert an Epi.
demic in the City.
A Detachment Of the Signal Corps in
Mlndanao Attacked BY 200 Mo-
ros-one Killed and Trans
portation Captured.

Manila, March 24.-There have been
TOUR more cases of cholera here and
two more deaths from the plague are
reported. The health authorities be
lieve that their rigid precautions have
averted an epidemic. AS Gen. Chaffee
did not want the men of the Sd in.
fantry to run the risk of cholera as a
result OF contact with the city. that
regiment has already been taken
aboard the United States transport
Grant, which will sail for San Fran.
cisco one week ahead OF her sched
uled time. Five cases of cholera have
been reported from the provinces.
Brig. Gen. George w. Davis. station.
ed at Zamboanga, island of Mindanao
reports that detachment of the sig.
nal corps, consisting of II men. has
been attacked by 200 Moros near Par.
an-Paran, Mindanao. One of the sig.
nal corps was killed The Moros cap.
tured the transportation of the detach-
ment, including four pack mules. The
United States transport Buford has ar
rived here. She has on board detach-
ment of the 9th infantry. a squadron
OF the 18th cavalry ard 80 pack mules.
Washington, March 2f.-The insu-
lar division of the war department
has prepared for publication a compar-
ativc statement showing the com
merce OF the Philippine islands for
the nine months ended September 30
1901 and 1900.
The total value of merchandise i'm
ported during the nine months ended
September 80, 1901. was $21.S1S.212.
against $17.1S7, 991 for the correspond.
ing period Of 1900; and the exports OF
merchandise amounted to S1S.S66. 79S.
against $17,SS3, 200 for 1900. These
figures show an increase of 81 per
cent. for the imports and per cent.
Tor the exports during the nine
months
Gold and silver was imported dur
ing the nine months of 1901, to the
value of $2,OS2,644; same period of
1900. $2.363 POI; exported during the
1901 period, s736,167; corresponding
period of 1900, $2,222,SO7.
The value of merchandise coming
from the United States for the nine
months ended September 80 1901. was
S2,112, $50. an increase OF $1.l4O,21S
over the corresponding period of 1900.
while the exports for the period of
1901 amounted to $2,737.O59, an in
crease of $629,534.
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THE RETVIZAN.
Big sattIeship, Just Completed, Added
to the Russian Navy.

Philadelphia. March 24.-The big
battleship Retvizan, which has Just
been completed for the Russian gov
eminent at Cramps ship yard, was Of
hcially added to the cars navy Sun
day and the regular routine Of a man
of-war began on the ship. The cere-
mony was simple and was conducted
by Father Batskowfsky, the ships
chaplain. The crew of $50 men and
officers were lined up on the main
deck with barred heads as the services
OF the Greek church were read, after
which at a signal from Capt. Stchen-
snovitch, the Retvizan's commander.
the blue cross of st. Andrew was
hoisted at the stern. Soon after the
ceremony had been concluded the bat
tleship was hauled into midstream by
four tugs and will sail for Cronstadt
about April ~
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AMERICAN HANDICAP SHOOT.
Preparation Made for the Big Event
At Kansas City.

Kansas City. Mo-. March 24.-The
work OF preparing Blue River park
FOR the Grand American handicap.
which is to take place there from
March 81 to April 8. is all but com
pleted. Manager Elmer Shaner says
that the park as remodeled is not
greatly inferior to Elkwood park. New
Jersey, and Inter State park. Long Is.
land. The. club house will easily ac-
commodate the 400 shooters and the
grounds will make 1000 spectators
comfortable.
Seventeen thousand pigeons are in
the coops at the park and 5000 more
are held in reserve. The handicap
committee will meet on Thursday to
decide the marks from which the 400
wing shots will shoot This handicap
committee consists of John NJ. Lilly,
OF Indianapolis; Chris Gottlieb and w
). Halliwell, OF Kansas City; Louis
Ehrhardt, of Atchison. Kan; Charles
w Budd. of Des Moines. Ia: Arthur
Gambell, OF Cincinnati, and Tom De
vine, of Memphis, Tenn. 1t will prob
ably take the committee about two
days to finish it's task and the com
plete list of entries with their respec
tive handicaps will be ready for pub
LEGATION next Sunday morning.
The four women who are expected
TO compete are Miss Annie Oakley
"Wenona," Mrs. Johnston, OF Mime
apolis, and Mrs. Dute Cabanne. of St
Louis. 1t is declared that 10 million
aires have entered.
TWO special matches, preliminary
to the handicap. will be shot off this
week. On Friday J. A. r. Elliott. OF
Kansas City, w. r. Crosby. of O'Fal
Ion, ILL.,, and FREQ Gilbert. OF Spirit
Lake. Ia, will compete for the Sports
mems Review cup. On Saturday ]. A.
X. Elliott and w. r. Crosby will meet
IN 100 bird race for the cast iron
medal, one of the oldest of the wing
shot championship trophies. Elliott
is the present holder of the emblem.
The shoot proper will begin Monday
morning March 81, promptly at 9
O'Clock, and will be practically con
tinuous for that time on, the only
lulls arranged for being at meal times
and at night. Every day the shooting
VIII commence at 8 o'clock. The
Grand American handicap will be shot
OFF on Wednesday and Thursday.
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CALLED ONK|TCHENER
alk-Burger, Under Flag of
Truce, Had an Interview.
The Boer Position at Rhenoster kop
Had Become Almost Hopeless and
Mr.. Schalk-Burger Once Mar
rowly Escaped Capture.

Pretoria, March 24.-Acting Presi-
dent 'Schalk-Burger, F. w. Reitz. ex-
secretary of state OF the Transvaal.
and Commandments Lucas, Meyer and
hrogh, with their secretaries and at
tendants, arrived here Friday. March
p. at. 2:04 p. m. on a special train
from Balmoral, about so miles east
of here. They came into Balmoral
under a flag of truce.
Upon arriving here Mr.. Schalk- Bur-
ger and his party drove Immediately
to Lord Kitchener's headquarters.
where he had an interview with the
British general. The Beers then pro-
ceeded to the railroad station and en-
trained at > o'clock for Kroonstadt.
whence they will go out under a safe
conduct
For week past Mr. Schalk- Burger
and his colleagues have been station
ed at Rhenoster kop. north of Balmo.
raj where they have been closely
pressed by British columns. The ad.
vance guard entered Balmoral Friday
night and notified the British Of the
approach of Mr.. Schalk-Burg and
his party.
1t is reported that the Boer posi-
ton at Rhenoster kop had become al
most hopeless and that Mr.. Schalk-
Burger once narrowly escaped cap
ture
London. March 24.-Nothing is act
ually known here of the Intentions of
Messrs. Schalk-Burger, Reitz. Meyer
and krogh. 1t s possible they have
only sought permission to traverse the
British lines in order to consult with
Mr.. Steyn and the Boer generals De-
Wet and Delarey. But whatever their
object the news has been welcomed
in London as pointing to the POSSIBLE
ity Of peace.
Some correspondence. which was
seized a short time ago, when Mr..
Steyn narrowly escaped capture. prov
ed that he and Mr. Schalk-Burger
were anxious to conclude peace. No
eXtravagant hopes, however. are being
built on the outcome of the move
ments of Mr.. Schalk- Burger and his
companions, chiefly because 1t is fear
ed that Delarey, in the flush of his sue
cess, will refuse to be a party to anv
negotiations.
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A Family TraaedN.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 24.-Mrs. Biz
dy Ashinski, aged 2s years, wife of
Joseph Ashinski. OF Coraopolis, fired
two shots from revolver at her hus.
band Sunday evening, but missed
him. Turning the weapon upon her
self she put a bullet through her heart
dying instantly. The husband at
tempted to whip young son Of his
wifes by a former marriage. This
enraged the woman and the shooting
followed quickly
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MACEDONIAN REVOLUTION.
Plans Are Being Arranged For a Gen.
eraI Uprising.

London. March 24-Cabllng from
Vienna, the correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says IT IS Officially reported
that NJ Sarafoff, chief of the Mace
DOMAIN committee, is in communica
ton with the Armenian revolutionary
committee for the purpose of arrang
ing a general uprising in Macedonia.
The correspondent also says that the
porte has notified the powers that com
prehensive arrangements have been
made TO suppress any Macedonian rev
Oution.