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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
HoAR's GREAT EFFORT.
Speech of Ray State Senator on Phil ippine Question.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-A notable contribution to the discussion of the Philippine question was made in the senate yesterday by MT. Hoar (N1ass.). His views on the subject are well un- derstood. but this expression of them was profoundly interesting and even impressive. When the venerable sena tor began to speak, every senator at the capitol was. in his seat, and for the two hours and half his address con- stunned he was accorded the most care full attention not only by his colleagues on the floor, but also by the people in the thronged galleries.
 MT. Hoar confined himself closely to his manuscript He denounced the att titude of the government in the Philip pines as one of the most wicked and foolish chapters i'll American history. He urged that the United States should withdraw from the islands and permit the people there to erect their own government, as had been done in Cuba. He sharply arraigned General Funston for the methods he pursued in the cap- ture of Aguinaldo and intimated strongly that had the senate been aware of the facts Funston might not have been confirmed ill his recent pro- motion. He hoped that as the irrevoca- ble step had not been taken by the United States better counsel would yet prevail and that this government would leave the Philippines.
 Spontaneous applause swept over the senate and the galleries at the conclu- sion of the speech. Such demonstra- tion is very unusual on the floor of the senate. So pronounced was it that the presiding officer called the attention of senators to the rule. prohibiting any ex- pression of approval or disapproval.
 Mir. Teller (Colo) delivered a speech in the nature of history of the legisla- tive proceedings through which the new Cuban republic was erected.
 The house resumed discussion of the immigration bill. Almost the entire day was taken up with the amendment offered by Mir. Underwoods (Ala) re- quiring an educational test for tmmi- grants to this country. It was adopted. The house disagreed to the amend ments of the senate to the omnibus public building bill, and it was sent to conference An amendment to the rules was adopted requiring that con- ference reports should be printed in The Congressional Record before being presented to the house
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
BUILDING IS SLOWs
Few of the Cellars Are Yet Built to
 the Sidewalk

Few of the Cellars Are Yet Built to
 the Sidewalk.
 It is said that there is very little building going on ill Waterbury at the present time compared with what one might expect, with the exception or such work as is being done on property where the big fire of last February wiped out the buildings that stood upon them, and there k not a great deal doing at some of these places, either, nothing, in fact, except such turning over as the debris is getting by the fellows looking for iron and other things that can be turned into money. But things are not at standstill. Far from it, and in a short time some of the new structures will have grown to sufficient size to be able to look over the sidewalks. Already the outer walls of the McGrath and Fruin blocks on South Main street are practically con- pleted and men are hustling inside. Contractor Bergin, who is building the O'Connor and Buckner blocks on Grand street. will soon have the cellar walls laid and will then start on the brick work. The first flooring is being laid on the Greenberg block by John w. Gaffney x Go, and Jones, Morgan &5 Co have force of men constructing a massive division wall along the line of their property and that of Reid &s Hughes. Mir Jones is giving the work his personal attention and knows con siderably more about a stone wall than one would expect from a man who has been in the clothing business since his school days. The wall is a beauty and no doubt much of it's strength and good looks can be traced to the direction of the inspector. In this connection if ought to be said that Waterbury ap- pears fortunate in having large num- Der of splendid stone masons. The class of work now being done on these buildings and in other places is the best evidence that could be put forward in support of this statement. The same thing is true of bricklayers and ioiners. IS thls the outcome of united labor? If so, who will say that capital as well as labor has not profited by the intro duction Of labor unions into Water bury?
 While every man appears to be hus- thng. still there is a noticeable absence or the cursing, yelling and slave-driver like bravado of the bosses so noticeable some years ago wherever a few men were at work; it mattered not whether they were common laborers or skiIled Workmen, or how hard they were toil- Ing, the foreman had to do just so much shouting. This habit has been relegated to the rear and yet the work goes on about as fast as it did when some foul mouthed joker, with arms folded, stood on the sidewalk and fired filthy epithets at the men, oftener with out cause than when the occasion called Tor 1t. If work can be pushed forward as eXpeditiously in the absence in the fulsome tongued boss and it can. who regrets that he has been placed in the grave of oblivion from which he never should have emerged? Capital lost nothing by his death; humanity gained much.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
REvIsloNIsrs WON.
Presbyterian Assembly Almost Unan-
 imous For a Modern Creed.

Presbyterian Assemb bIy Almost Unan-
 imOus For Modern Creed.
 NEW YORK, May 23.-The Presby- terian general assembly in session at the Fifth Avenue church almost unani- mously adopted the report of the com mittee on the revision of the comics sion of faith. The sentiment was over whelmingly for creed revision, and the objectors, with two exceptions, saw the futility of further opposition in the as- sembly. They may now try to block the approval of the report in the pres byteries to which it must go for final action.
 The revised creed would make it plain that the Presbyterian church does not believe in infant damnation. The reference to the pope as anti Christ is stricken from the confession of faith. It also sets forth that man is condemned only on the ground of his sin
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
CHASE AFTER BURGLARS
Ten Policemen Joined in Pursuit
 and Captured Men.

One of the Burglars Was Shot and In
 stantly killed-The Robbers Fired
 on. the Police, But Did Not Injure
 Any of Them
 New York, May 23.-In a wild chase after burglars through Harlem streets early to-day forty or fifty shots were fired. One burglar, Walter White, was shot in the temple and killed in stantly.
 Three robbers were discovered leav- ing the store of an opticiun at 2,o6S Third avenue hy watchman. He followed them until he found police man. Then the pursuit was on and the robbers began shooting. The of ficers returned the fire
 A few blocks further along one of the burglars fell.
 By this time ten policemen had joined in the chase and a constant fire was kept up on the remaining robbers, who apparently had exhausted their ammunition. At Fifth avenue they Were surrounded~ and after being clubbed and beaten they surrendered. Several bundles of yaluables which had been stolen were found in the street where the burglars had dropped them.
 None of the policemen was injured in the fight.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
A JEWISH EXODUS
Crushed Down In Roumania, Many
 VIII Come to America.

Crushed Down In Roumania, Many WIu Come to America.
 VIENNA, May 23.-A large party of Roumanian Jews, principally. women, girls and young children, stopped at Vienna on their way to the United States.
 A majority of the emigrants intend to join relatives in Philadelphia and Milwaukee. All are pinched with hun ger and are evidently Wretchedly poor. They are enthusiastic confident, however, that in the United States their condition will be bettered.
 This party is only the beginning of what promises to be an exodus of Rou- manian Jews during the next three months. owing. it is said, to oppressive legislation. The condition of the Jews in Roumania Is fast becoming untena- ble. The new industrial law which excludes Jews from every department of industry will become effective next September, and it is already impossi- ble for Jews to find employment
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Great Britain Presents UItimatum.
 Boers Expected to Accept.
 LONDON, May 23.-The Daily Mail In its issue of this morning says 1t un- derstands that owing to the protracted haggling of the Boer, leaders at Preto- ria Great Britain has presented them with what is practically an ultimatum. their reply to which is awaited and which it is expected they will accept.
 Dispatches which have been received here from Pretoria, continues The Dali ly Mail, say that during the stay of the Boer delegates there the conference will continue at Yereeniging and that majority of those present at the confer ence are trying to persuade the recalcf- trant minority into a unanimous vote In the meantime the British columns have been resting and rehtting and are now all ready for immediate action. The Daily Mail says 1t believes the del egates at Pretoria will dispatch the ul- timatum to the conference at Vereeni- ging for its consideration.
 The Daily Chronicle this morning claims authority to say that peace in South Africa is practically assured. This is also the general impression which prevails with the ether newspa- pers and the public, although the for mer do not go so far as the assertion published by The Chronicle. At late hour last night. however, the govern ment departments declined to give any information on the matter
 1t is understood that important dis patches were received yesterday from Lord AliIner, the British high commis- sioner in South Africa, and from Lord Kitchener, but nothing can be learned or their contents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
TRIPLE HEADED RULE.
Tammany Hall Elects Three Leaders.
 New Departure.

NEW YORK, May 23.-Radica1 and unprecedented action was taken by the executive committee of Tammany Hall yesterday when, by vote of 2S to 8, an advisory committee of three members was elected to conduct the affairs of the organization. The personnel of the committee is as follows:
 Charles +. Murphy, leader of the Eighteenth assembly district, chair man; Daniel F. McMahon, leader of the Seventeenth assembly district; Louis +. Haffen, leader of the Thirty-ffth assembly district, in the borough of the Bronx.
 By unanimous vote the executive committee passed q resolution asking the general committee of Tammany Hall to abolish the finance committee, the chairmanship of which heretofore has carried with it the leadership of Tammany Hall.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
BRAKES WOULD NOT MOVE.
Two Killed in Trolley Wreck at
 Easton Last Night.


 Easton, Pa, May 23.-Two men were killed and many men and women in- jured in trolley wreck a few miles beyond Easton at midnight last night. The dead:
 Edward Commodore, Nazareth.
 Joseph Derhammer, Easton.
 An Easton and Nazareth car left this city shortly before midnight. car rying 89 passengers. On q steep hill in Palmer township the brakes re- fused to work and the car ran away, descending the incline at terrlhc speed. At the foot of the hill there is sharp curve. Here the ear jump ed the track and tearing loose from the trucks fell on it's side in the coun- try road. The passengers were dragged from the car windows. Com modore's body was found beneath the trucks, and that of Derhammer was found in the road. several yards from the wrecked car.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL AUXILIARY.
Connecticut Societies Will Meet at St
 Johns Church Tomorrow.

V
 The third annual service of the Sun day school auxiliary of the diocese of Connecticut will be held at St Johns church in this city tomorrow after noon. Large delegations of Sunday school children from St Michaels church, Naugatuck; Christ church. Watertown; Trinity church, Torring- ton, and churches ill other places arc expected to be present. The Nauga- tuck delegation has chartered two spe- cial trolley cars to bring them to this city. The delegation from Torring- ton is expected to arrive here on the 1O:43 train
 The exercises will begin promptly at 2:30 with a procession by all the school o9sildren. The procession will be preceded by St Johns choir. Pre- vious to the procession the members of the St Johns and out of town schools will form in the parish house of St Johns church. while the pupils of Trinity school will meet at Trinity church and will be in charge of the Rev r. D. Buckley.
 The gallery of the church will be opened to the public. Addresses will be delivered to the children by the Right Rev Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of the diocese, and by the Rev Herman IL. Duhring. D.D., general secretary of the Sunday school auxil- iary of the mission board.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
HOT WEATHER IS HERE
The Thermometer Went Up to tht
 Nineties To-Day.

The Thermometer Went Up to the
 Nineties To-Day.
 People who have been finding fault with the cool weather for several days had an opportunity of changing their tune to-day. A sudden change took place shortly after midnight, and it has gradually grown warmer ever min ute since. The thermometer was how ering about the nineties at midday, and some say it went even higher. In a nice, cool and sequestered spot at 3 o'clock it registered S6. There was a rush for summer clothing, and straw hats were much in evidence. The soda water fountains did q land office busi- fess It is the first laally warm day we have had i'll month, and the prob- ability is that from now on it will be hot enough to suit the coolest individ- ual in town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
Expoxition,s Greatest Day

CHARLESTON, s. C., May 23.- Wagener day scored an attendance of 500,0OO people, 10000 more than on President Rooseyelt's day, and sur passed all former civic celebrations in this city in honorsof private citizen. Stores ill the city were closed. Captain Wagener is president of the exposition company and has more than once come to the aid of the exposition. There was a civic and military parade from the city to the exnosition grounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
WAS BORN IN CONNECTICUT.

White House, N. J., May 23.-Samuel Clark, 92 years old, died at his home ill Germantown. near here, yesterday. Mir Clark was born at New Milford, Conn. He came to New Jersey in 1886 and settled in Lebanon. He bought and owned a hotel in that place for over 24 years Nlr Clark was the father of Former Congressman Alvah A Clark of Somerville,. and Charles Clark who is now an attorney at law practicing in Honolulu, Hawaii Last year MT and Mrs Clark celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. A short time afterward Mrs Clark died.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
MILL WILL CLOSE.

Derby, May 23.-Two hundred and fifty employees of the Paugassett mills were notified to-day that beginning June 1 the underwear department would be closed. This was owing to lack of orders. The mills have been operated every day during the dull sea- son formerly and goods have been piled up at the expense of the owners. As q result of the weayer's strike last sum- mer, the owners decided that they would only run the factory when there were orders to be filled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
King Christian Extends Time.

LONDON, May 23.-The correspond ent at Copenhagen of The Morning Post says i'll a dispatch that King Christian has assented to the extension for one year namely, until July 24, 19O3-of the time allowed for the rati- fcation of the treaty for the sale to the United States of the Danish West Indies, which, according to the Politi- ken of Copenhagen. was proposed by John Hay, the United States secretary of state
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
Powder Plant Exn,aaa.

BEDDING, Cal, May 23.-The plant of the Delta Powder works, located near Delta, was blown up yesterday, killing Mrs. George Miller and her child, who resided 100 yards from the plant, and fatally injuring another child. George Miller, husband of the, dead woman, and George Barber, who were working in the factory, weresseri- ously injured. Barber may not survive. The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
Cotton Workers, Strike Broken.

AUGUSTA. Ga, May 23.-The King cotton. mill, which was closed several weeks ago when it's employees struck for an increase in wages, has started in part. 160 hands out of 300 reporting for work. It is claimed that this show ing practically breaks the backbone of the strike, in which 10000 people were involved. The mill will be filled up with nonunion help from other mills, and it is claimed by the owners that it will be running on full time at once.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
NO OFFICIAL NE WIS
People of England Are Looking
 for Peace Declaration.
CABINET MEETING TO-DAY.

After Which the News May Be Given
 out-Chamberlain Will Preside at
 +ba Coronation Dinner-Rambling
 Katie Won the Manchester Cup Race
 To-day.
 London. May 23.-Peace in South Al rica is regarded as assured, put all on, .,, cial declaration to that effect Is stni lacking and there is nothing ofnclal lo indicate when an announcement may be expected. Opinion is divided as 10 whether a statement on the situation will be issued tonight after the cablner meeting which was called for to-day, or whether it will be reserved for the meeting of the house of commons on Monday. In the meantime outside the Boer commands immediately connected with the peace negotiations. fighting continues Lovat's scouts surprised Pouches command in Cape Colony Wednesday last and captured most of the Boer supplies.
 New York. May 23-Colonial Secre- tary Joseph Chamberlain has consent ed, says a London dispatch to the Iri- bune, to preside at the coronation dim ner which is being organized by the leading colonial institutions in London. It's purpose will be to entertain the distinguished representatives of the British dominions beyond the seas who will be assembled here for the cor onation festivities The dinner will be held in the Guild hall on July Il. and it is fully expected the colonial secre- tary will seize the occasion to deliver an important speech on the subject of England's relations with the colonies.
 Another interesting dinner fixed for July will be given by the American chamber of commerce in Liverpool. i'll celebration of it's centenary. Whitelaw Reid and other members of the United States special embassy to the corona ton of King Edward have accepted in- yitations to be present.
 London. May 23.-Rambling Katie won the Manchester cup of 5000 sov- ereigns, for 3-year-olds and upwards, distance one mile and a half, at the Manchester Whitesuntide meeting to- day. Hyneros was second and First Principal came in third. Fifteen horses
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
 HANGING TO A TREE.

Susquehanna, Pa, May 23.-Profes- sor Benton E. James, for many years principal of the Montrose High school, committed suicide last night by hang ing himself to tree His body was found to-day Temporary insanity caused by i'll health is supposed to be the cause Professor James was one of the ablest and best known instruct OTIS in northern Pennsylvania.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
WAS HoLMEss CI,AsslTATE

Kingston, N. Y, May 23.-Dr John J. yedder, president of the New York State Anti-Vivisection society, died at his home, Saugerties N. Y., yesterday. He was S6 years old. He was classmate of Oliver Wendell. Holmes at Pittsfield, Mass. medical college, and was graduated from the Herkimer, N. Y., medical college.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
LESS HAWKING NOW.

Sealer of Weights and Measures Fa-
 gan Says Only Few Peddlers Left
 r. D. Pagan. sealer of weights and measures, is making his rounds of the city inspecting measures and scales. He says there are less than half the usual number of peddlers about town this year. The stopping of shouting about their goods and heralding their coming by ringing bells and blowing horns knocked their business in the head and they had to get out. Those who are still at the business knock at peoples doors instead of yelling at them from the street as they used to do when the peddlers owned the town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
N|FE GOT DROP ON HIM
Horse Jockey Was About to
 Brain Her With a Hatehet.
She Pulled a Pistol, Fired and Her Aim Was Accurate Enough to Kill the Jockey. Instantly, Thus Saving Her Own Life-The Woman Sur rendered Herself to the Police

Pittsburg, Pa, May 23.-Joseph Pearson, horse Jockey, was shot and instantly killed by his wife, Louise, at the latter's home in Esplen last night. He was i'll the act of Draining her with hatchet when the woman. warned of his intentions by numerous remarks which he had let drop during sne day, fired at him. The bullet entered the right cheek and lodged in the brain. Mrs Pearson surrendered and will be held pending the coroner's verdict.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
CORONER MIX INVESTIGATING.

Derby, May 23.-Coroner Mix and Medical Examiner Beardsley conduct ed an Investigation to-day on the death of the. colored child, whose body was found in a vault yesterday. They were unable to reach any definite conclusion. as the body was in such condition ex- animation was fruitless. The coroner gave a permit for burial and it is believed no further action will be taken.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
PRESIDENT AT ANNAPOLIS.

Annapolis, May 23.-The special train bearing the presidential party arrived here at II 80. They were met by Su- perintendent Wainwright and Lieuten- ant Ciegemeier and escorted to the Santee wharf They went on board the Dolphin and taken to the Gauloin, where they were entertained.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
FOR CLIPPING BILLS.

New Haven, May 23.-George L. Lil- ley of Meriden was arraigned before United States Commissioner Wright to- day on the charge of mutilNing United States currency. He wak arrested for clipping $1O bills and making the pieces over into another bill. He was remanded for hearing on June ?.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
SUICIDE IN MERIDEN.

Meriden, May 23.-John Francis Douglas. aged 30 years, hung himself to an apple tree in an orchard near his fathers barn yesterday. He had been demented for some time. He left home at Il o'clock yesterday morning and his body was found hanging to a tree three hours later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
WILL BE A GALA DAY,


Many Drum Corps Coming to Water
 bury on June II.
 Over twenty drum corps have al- ready sent word that they will take part in the grand parade which will take place in this city on June 14 in connection with the grand drum corps carnival and picnic, which will be given at the Driving park on June 14, under the auspices of the Sacred Heart drum corps of this city. It is expected that at least forty drum corps from all parts of the state will be in the line of march.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
FOCAL MEN SUED.
Hartford Loan Association is the Plain- tiff in the Case.

The Building and Loan association of Hartford has entered suit against Donate Mangini, Chauncey Seeley and George Upham, contractors, for $3,000
 Yesterday attachments amounting to s2'ooO were made on property owned Dy Mangini and stocks owned by the other defendants The certificate of attachment filed in the town clerk $ office shows that the contractors named built house for Mangini and that the plaintiff took second mortgage on it for S1, 400, and this they. want to fore close. The case is returnable to the superior court in Hartford next month
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
STATE W. R. c. OFFICERS.

Lakeville, May 23.-The convention of the w. R. c. of the department of Connecticut yesterday elected the fol- lowing officers: Department president, Emma D. Chase, Milford; senior vice president, Carrie A. House, Hartford i; junior vice-president, Alice NJ. Greene, Winsted; treasurer, Carrie I. Hayes, Pine Meadow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-23
IRVING COT HuFFY.

denver, Col, May 23.-Isabel Irving is no longer with Richard Mansfield. It Is said that MT Mansfield criticised her acting. Miss Irving immediately cancelled her contract and left for her home in New Jersey. Mir Mansfield and ]. IF. Dillon, manager of the com pany. refuse to make any statement.