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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
BRYAN OUT OF IT.
Senator Pettigrew Tells of Con- ference at Manhattan Beach.
THE FREE COINAGE OF SILVER

Will Also Be Pushed Away Back ir1 the Coming Campaign Bryan May Form New Party If He and His Friends and the Kansas City Plat4 form Are Not Recognized
 New York, July 21.-At confer- ence just held at Manhattan Beach, in which the principal participants were United States Senator D. T. Dubois of
 Idaho; ex-Senator R. F. Pettigrew of South Dakota; Professor Garrett Drop- pers of South Dakota, for ten years
 professor of political economy in the Imperial univerity, Tokio, and George Shibley of Washington, plans were discussed for the organization of new
 national party. | So far as it has gone the new party seems to be an effort to unify the so- called liberal democracy, which ak ready has organizations in New York; Massachusetts, Ohio and New Jersey. | MT Shibley presented for the con- | sideration of the other members of | the conference complete outline of a plan for a national organization on lines similar to those of the state orr | ganizations of the liberal democracy. At the close of the conference Sem ator Pettigrew gave a statement in which he said: MT Bryan will not be the candidate of the regular de-
 mocracy in 1904, but he and his friends hope that he will have much
 to say regarding the platform and the
 management of the campaign. If he
 does not, MT Bryan and his assistants will form new party, based on the
 Kansas City platform.
 "Free silver will not again be a po- litical issue. When we demanded the free coinage of silver we wanted more
 money. Since then immense new gold fields in Alaska and South Africa have been opened; there is more mon- ey than ever before, and greater pros- perity. This result is what we pre- dicted when we asked for more mon- ey. Times are good in the west, in spite of the beef trust. The farmers
 get more for their cattle and higher prices for their cereals.
 "But on other principles aside from silver the west has not changed. We
 adhere to the original principles of democracy, although the country is fast drifting away from all it's old
 moorings. The main trouble is the departure from the original form of government A Fourth of July ora- tion of ten years ago will hot fit to- day"
 i. MT Shibley, who drafted the outline of the new party, said: sx E.sye been
 engaged for years in the effort to es-
 tablish the referendum. not as a party
 issue, but as an essential to majority
 rule We have now an organization
 in each state which intends to put all
 candidates on record on this question,
 and it is bound to be adopted and made.
 campaign issue sooner or later.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
THE CHAPMAN ESTATE.

Inventory Shows Much Smaller
 Amount Than Was Supposed.
 The late Daniel l.. Chipman was not as rich man as he was supposed to be. He was estimated by conservative men to be worth at least 1000, but the inventory filed in the probate court to-day by the appraisers and indorsed by the executor figures up about one half that amount. According to that document MT Chipman was worth In mortgages, loans and cash in bank S19, 9,69114 His personal estate amounted to $500 and his real estate S54, 200. This makes total of STA 39114 Mrs Chipman, the widow, has applied for an allowance from the es- tate pending the final settlement and there will be a hearing on her applica- tion next Friday forenoon in the pro- bate court. The appraisers are Otis s. Northrop and Christian Hauser and the executor Attorney Samuel J. Marsh.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
THIS OFFICER WAS LUCKY
Held Up Two Men Who Drew
 Their RevOlvers.

The Officer Drew His and Three Shots
 Rung Out Simultaneously-On of
 the Men dropped Dead and After a
 Running Fight the Other Was
 Brought Down.
 Chicago, July 21.-In an alleged hold up that took place here early today Robert B. MacMahon, special policeman for the Auditorium Annex, killed one man, and after a running revolver fight, captured another. The man taken into custody gave his name as Mack Ray and said his companions name was Frank Murphy. He de- nied there had been any intention to hold up the officer.
 The fight which ended in Murphy s death took place behind the hotel which MacMahon was patrolling. The men were lurking in an alley, sup posedly waiting for a victim. The officer at first saw but one man, and he was feigning sickness. Suddenly second man rose from behind box and both men aimed revolvers at the officer. MacMahon drew his pistol and all three men fired, Murphy being killed instantly. Mack Ray started down the alley and from the darkness fired repeatedly at the officer who gave chase. MacMahon finally ripped the fugitive and took him to the liar riSon street police station.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
COLD FOR SHOOTING,
Kings Prizes Were the Attraction at
 BisIey To-Day.

Kings Prizes Were the Attraction at
 Bisley To-Day. London, July 21.-Shooting for the kings prize commenced at Bisley to- day in cold, miserable weather. The entries numbered 1,729, the highest on record The prizes number 600 and are valued at 32, APO. Numerous ssbest possibles'' were scored at POO yards, including those of Captain Mitchell and Major Grobbie, Canadi- ans.
 What is known as the kings prize in the annual competition of the Brit ish National Rifle association: The first prize consists of the N. R. A. gold medal, the N. R. A. gold badge and the sum of G25O; the second prize consists of the N. R. A. badge and eco; the third prize is the N. R. A. badge and $40; the fourth prize is the N. K. A. badge and 93O, and the fifth prize is the N. R. A. badge and G2O. The remaining prizes are in money, ranging from G15 to 91 each.
 The contest is in three stages and will continue until July 26. It is open only to volunteers and retired volunteers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
TOOK LEAVE OF POPE LEO.
Gov Taft and Members of Party Said
 Farewell To-Day.


 Rome, July 21.-The pope received Governor Taft and the members of his party in farewell audience at noon to- day The Americans drove in two car riages from their hotel to the vatican. Judge Taft and Judge Smith wore evening dress; Major Porter was in full uniform and Bishop O'Gorman wore ecclesiastical robes. They were receiv- ed at the great door of the vatican by the Swiss guards, who rendered mili- tary honors. At the foot of the state staircase the Americans were met by Monsignor Bisleti, master of cere- monies, who was accompanied by sev- era1 other dignitaries of the papal court. At the door of the pontificaI apartments the noble guards and gend- armes rendered the customary honors, after which Governor Taft and his companions were introduced into the presence of the pope, who welcomed them with marked cordiality.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
CITY NEWS.

The family of D. S. Carroll of State street have gone to Mantle where they will spend the remainder of the sum- mer.
 A baby girl was born to pr and Mrs J. M. Bennett of Providence, R. l., last night. Mrs Bennett is a daughter of MT and Mrs Jeremiah Fitzpatrick of Wall street.
 The annual handkerchief bazaar of the ladies of the Maccabees will be held in Foresters' hall tonight. Whist will be played and there will be danc- ing. Refreshments will be served.
 A musicale was given at the home of Miss Ella Grimes on Wall street last night in honor of her guest, Miss Doyle of Housatonic, Mass. Vocal solos were rendered by w. J. Hughes, J. A. Cassidy and the Misses Mamie Denehy and Alice Hughes.
 F. J. Kingsbury has entered suit for foreclosure against Edward Sheehy of Hopkins street. Eugene Sullivan, who is involved in the transaction, has also entered suit against MT Sheehy for self lf-protection. The proceedings were instituted by Bronson & Minor. At tachments for $1 300 have been made.
 A party of young men and women drove to Bantam yesterday morning to indulge in the delights of a shore din- ner Everything went well with them until on their return trip their horse took fright at an automobile and they had a lively time for half an hour. Nothing serious happened, however.
 The rainfall since Saturday up to noon to-day amounted to 1:73, nearly an inch and three-quarters. The rain was accompanied by sharp flashes of lightning and loud thunder. The down pour helped the reservoirs, but 1t raised the mischief with the having business, and in consequence some of the farm CTS will be out considerably on account of the storm. And it isn't over yet.
 The handsome silver trophy which has been offered by F. J. Griffin of Meriden as prize to the winner of the championship of the State Police mems Baseball league will be brought to this city Wednesday morn ing by the donor and will be placed on exhibition for about a week. On Thursday afternoon the Meriden po- licemen's team will cross bats with the local team. The locals expect to
 
 team for the defeat suffered by them on their trip to Meriden two weeks ago.
 Joseph F. Egan of 9S Wolcott street. a popular conductor in the employ of the Connecticut Lighting and Power company, and Miss Josephine Gau- thier of 37 East Liberty street were married at 7:30 this morning at St Ann's church by the Rev Father Sen esac, who celebrated the nupital mass which followed. Albert De Meulder of New York was best man and Miss Lottie Egan, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid The bride and bridesmaid were attired in handsome gowns of white Paris lawn, trimmed with silk applique. They carried respectively punches of white and pink carnations. After the marriage ceremony a break fast was served at the home of the bride Many guests were present from Meriden and Southington. Mir and Mrs Egan. who were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, left on the 10:50 train on a honeymoon to New York and other places of interest. On their re- turn they will reside at 37 East Liberty street. sa4 s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
MIGRANTS GREAT WEALTH.
A Friend Says He Did Not Know
 What 1t Was.

Thinks the Dead Millionaire Did Not
 Know Within $2o,OoO,O ,O0O-Mackay
 Came to This Country from Ireland
 When an Infant.
 San Francisco, July 21.-Richard Dey, a close personal friend and former confidential secretary of the late John W. Mackay, in an interview last night, said: q don't suppose MT Mackay himself knew within 20,000,0O0 of what he was worth His business ar engagements were so carefully made that everything will go on just as though he were still alive. He was president of the Mackay-Bennett Cable Go, president of the Postal Telegraph Go, and president of the prospective Pacific Commercial Cable Go, vice. president of the new $7,000,0O0 sugar refinery at Yonkers, N. r., of which Gus Spreckles is president; director of the Canadian Pacific railway; director of the Southern Pacific and director of the new proposed railroad from Savan- nah to Santiago, in Cuba. He was one of the largest owners of the White Mob Copper Go of Mackay, Ida. He was interested with Charles D. Lane in the Wild Goose Mining Go at Nome. He was heavily interested in the Sprague Elevator and Electrical works of New York.
 "Mr Mackay was member of the Pacific Union club of San Francisco and of the Merchants exchange. lie was a stanch republican, but before the civil war he was 8 democrat. Again and again he refused to be senator from Nevada and eschewed office. In religion he was Roman Catholic and for a long time he has virtually SUD- ported the Catholic orphan asylum and its 13O children at Virginia, Nev. In New York he maintained five or six of the free beds in hospitals in memory of his dead son.
 MT Mackay came to America from Ireland as an infant with his father, who was afterwards naturalized. But along in 1867 James G. Fair, who was MT Mackay's partner and also born in Ireland, could not remember wheth- CT or not the elder Fair was natural ized, so to make sure Fair and Mackay were naturalized together at Virginia, New, by. their friend, Sandy w. Bald win. who was United States district judge"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
RAIN AT PENN VAN.
Seven Inches of Water Has Fallen
 Thus Far This Month.

seven lncheS or Water Has k alien
 Thus Far This Month.
 Penn Yan, N. T., July 21-One of the heaviest rainfalls that has yet oc- cured has prevailed over the Lake KeukaN region during the past 36 hours. Three inches of water have fallen, making the total rainfall for the month seven inches. All streams are overfowing their banks and the water in the lake has risen ten inches in the past 24 hours. Many cellars are flooded and farmers are having much trouble in harvesting their grain. A bridge on South avenue has been washed away.
 At Warsaw the fall of rain has been very heavy and the lowlands along Oatka creek are again submerged. At Dansville, Canazeraga creek is again outTof it's banks and it is feared that much additional damage will be done to crops which survived the re cent floods.
 Bath reports rain there almost with out cessation for past 24 hours and it is feared that crops have been greatly damaged. Cuba says heavy rains in Allegheny county have made the creeks very high and that the Erie railroad tracks near Belmont have been dam aged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
Riotous soldiers auiet Down.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, July 21.-. The incipient riot started by several hundred soldiers from Fort Leaven- worth, who demolished the house of negro in the low quarter here, follow ing the stabbing of Eli Loucke, cav alryman, by an inmate of the place, has ended quietly. A company of the Fourth cavalry arrived and rounded up those soldiers who had not voluntarily returned to the post. Loncl1e is report ed to have a chance of recovery. Groups of soldiers continue to discuss the trouble, but it is believed no fur ther disturbance will occur unless Loucke shall die. The general senti- ment is with the soldiers, and there is some talk of organizing a vigilance committee to drive out the tough char acters and thugs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
BURGLARS WERE SUCCESSFUL
Blew Open Car Safe And Got
 Away With $500.

They Bound and Gagged Three Elm
 ployes of the Stamford Railway Go
 A Safe Containing $4,OO0 Escaped
 the Notice of the Burglars-Twelve
 Portchester Policemen Securing the
 Country for the Men,
 Greenwich, July 21.-After binding and gagging three employees, five masked burglars blew open the safe at the car barns of the Greenwich IramWay Go and the New York and Stamford Railway Go at 2:15 a. m. to-day and secured about $500.
 Conductors Turpenny and Curtis were sitting in the waiting room at that hour when five men entered. The table. Night Watchman McGeen was treated on the same manner.
 While two robbers watched the pris- oners the other three worked upon the safe After it was drilled, nitro- glYcerine was used and after six at tempts the door was blown off. In I room joining the office was a smaller safe which contained the receipts of the road for Saturday and Sunday, amounting to over $4,0o0. This safe was not touched by the robbers, as it was nearly daylight when they had finished with the larger safe.
 It was reported later that the men were seen going in the direction of Rye and. twelve policemen from Port Chester. N. Y., started after them in that direction. No description of the men can be given, as they turned out the lights in the office and worked in the dark.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
THE MoNTE<CARLo RULE.
It Will Govern the International Chess
 Players Tournament.

Hanover, Prussia, July 21.-At the request of chess players in the inter national masters tournament the com mittee today adopted the Monte Car To rule of drawing each day for the particular round to be played on that day. Round IA of the Berger sys- tenn was drawn for to-day and this brought the contestants together M the following order: Mieses vs Marsall, Popiel vs Wolf, Swiderski vs Guns berg, Mason vs Atkins. Levin vs Ma pier, Cohen vs Bardeleben, Gottschall ys Janowski, Tchigorin vs Pillsbury, and Suechting vs Olland.
 When an adjournment took place at 1 D. m. Marshall had gone down before Mieses and Popiel had lost to Wolf. All the adjourned games stood pretty even with the exception of the con- tests between Gottschall and Janowski and Tschigorin and PillsbT'y. The Parisian and the American had so- called won games in hands. Play will be resumed this afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
IMPRESSED WITH AMERICANS.

London, July -21.-The trade commits sion sent out to inquire into the best methods of promoting British trade in South Africa seems much impressed with the great activity of the Ameri- cans. In it's first report sent home the commission says America will be the greatest menace to British trade, add ing that the Americans are making a fine effort to get hold of the market and are introducing their practice of specialization and concentration with the same result so we'll exemplified in other parts of the world.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
STRIKE BIRD ABSENT.
And Consequently Caretakers of Bronx Park are Troubled With Caterpillars.

And Consequently Caretakers of Bronx
 Park are Troubled With Caterpillars.
 New York, July 21-Fai1ure of Lan- Jus Ludoviciannus, commonly known as the Shrike bird, to put in it's appear ance this year and rid Bronx park of the caterpillars which were preying on the foliage, has led the park commis- sioners to ask the civil service com- missioners for a list of men who could climb trees and sprinkle them with a preparation to remove the pest. The commission was all out of that kind of eligibles but quickly hit upon the plan of trying sailors. A summons was sent to City Island for all the able bodied seamen who wanted a job. About 400 men responded Climbing trees was simple as trimming sails to them and the fruits of their first days work delighted the park commission CTS who now no longer fear the de- struction of the foliage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
SON HAD SLEDGE HAMMER.
Father Secured Revolver and
 Shot Him Dead.

AHe ITOuUle AEOSo OV0E LuG dLhOA
 Ordering His Son from the House
 A Fight Ensued and the Father, in
 Self Defense, Killed the SoDe
 Chicago, July 21.-In a desperate bat tie with his 19-year- old son William, who was armed with a heavy sledge- hammer and is said to have been the aggressor, Patrick McCann, 57 years old, shot and instantly killed the boy last nightat their home, ,249 West Kinsey street. According to the story told by the father the trouble arose over a quarrel between William and his younger brother. Ordered to leave the house, the boy defed his father, who attempted to put the lad out by force. Thereupon the boy seized a heavy S1edge-hammer and assumed the of fensive, driving the older man into a bedroom, where he shut the door and took a revolver from a bureau drawer. Just as he. picked up the weapon the door of the room was burst open by a blow from the sledge-hamm and the boy rushed in and began striking wildly at him.
 After receiving three scalp wounds from glancing blows of the hammer, the father, in self-defense, shot his son dead. The elder McCann was taken to the hospital, where he is guarded by a policeman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
AWAITING CRANES VERDICT.
Men With Public Building Lots on
 tile Anxious Seat.

There appears to be strong sus- picion in the minds of many that the proposed new postoffice will be located on Grand street, south side, on the property between Cottage place and the First Baptist church. If this be so it may result in giving us hotel on the site now occupied by the rink building After we get these build- ings it will be up to the city to make some Improvements about the big elm tree in Blakeslee square, at the june ton of Bank and Grand streets, so that the place may be in keeping with the abutting property.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
DROWNED IN THEIR HOUSES.

Kieff, Russia, July 21.-Fifteen per sons were drowned yesterday by sud- den thrush of water into the base ments of various houses in the lower portions of the town. A torrential rainstorm, accompanied by violent wind and hail, broke over Kieff during the afternoon and turned the streets into veritable torrents, flooding cellars and drowning their occupants before they were able to escape. Large trees were uprooted and railroad embank- ments were washed away. The losses sustained are very heavy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
A Minnesota Pioneer Dead.

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 21.-Henry L. Moss, who was the first United States district attorney for the terri tory of Minnesota, is dead at his home in this city, aged eighty-three. MT. Moss was born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1919 and came to Minnesota in 184S, settling at Saltwater. President Tay- Tor appointed him United States dis trict attorney in 1S49, and he was re- appointed by President Lincoln in 1S63
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
King Edward Continues to Improve

King Edward Continues to Improve
 and Is Gaining Strength.
 Cowes, Isle of Wight, July 21.-A bulletin issued to-day on the condi- ton of King Edward says:
 The king is in excellent health. He is gaining strength and the wound continues to heal satisfactorily.
 His majesty was unable to spend any time on deck yesterday, owing to the unfavorable weather.
 The next bulletin will be issued on July 24.
 The cold wind continues and the decks of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert are enclosed by canvas screens as a protection against the inclement weather.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
STORMY AT LARCHMoNT.
There was a Big List of Entries for
 To-Day's Races.


 To-Day's Races.
 Larchmont, N. Y, July 21.-A light breeze from the eastward accompanied by fog and a drizzling rain confronted the Larchmont yachtsmen this morn ing. Unless the weather should clear by noon there seemed very little pros pect of a race. To-day's entry list was a large one, including August Bel mont's MineoIa, Cornelius Vanderbilt's Rainbow, J. Roger Maxwe1ps Yankee, the schooners Elmina, Muriel, Quis- seta and Katrina. The prizes offered by Commodore Fred T. Adams for class H, the Mineola class, were on ex- hibition and were much admired by the yachtsmen. The prizes are four cups, a tankard of burnished copper, and a tray of copper, all engraved. Some of the yachts began to hoist their sails at 10 o'clock but the weather at that hour showed no signs of clearing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
Hon. Hilary Herbert Better.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The con- dition of Hon. Hilary A. Herbert, for merly secretary of the navy, who has been suffering from an attack of ty- phoid fever, has improved, and he has been removed to Alton, Va, where it is hoped conditions will be more favor able for his rapid recovery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
SURGEON GENERAL NAMED.

Washington, July 21.-The president has designated Colonel R. M. O'RG1lly to be surgeon general of the army to succeed General Forwood, who will retire on September next. Colonel O'Reilly will have until January, 1909, to serve as surgeon general. He was appointed from Pennsylvania as a medical cadet in 1864. He is a grad uate of the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
Colonel Sanger Returning

UTICA, N. T., July 21.-Colonel Will liam Cary Sanger, assistant secretary of war, accompanied by Mrs. Sanger, has left here for Washington. Secre- tary Root sails for Europe next Thurs day, and during his absence of six weeks Colonel Sanger will be in charge of the war department.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
The McKfn1ex Monument FunR.

CLEVELAND, O., July 21.-It is be- lieved the entire sum necessary to erect the memorial to the late Presi- dent Mckinley at Canton is about con- pleted and that the next important step will be the raising of an endowment fund of $2O0,000, the interest of which will be used to care for the memorial.
 It is hoped to raise this money among the personal friends of the late presi-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-21
Lost Life to Save Dog.

BALTIMORE, July 21.-Daniel Fur ney, ffty-eight years old, dashed in front of rapidly moving Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore train at the Lafayette avenue crossing to rescue his pet fox terrier, which was on the track. He saved the dog, but was him. self run down and cut to pieces.