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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
TIMELY TOPICS.

Ladies percale wrappers and house dresses begin as low as 37c at Conlon Bros. Wash goods i'll south window
 Get new oil cooking stove. Hard ing has them at 85c, $1.10, $1.67 and $1.70. Warranted steel tank.
 Buy your umbrellas where they are manufactured, corner of Bank and Grand streets. Also reliable trunks
 Turnbull will sell sample line of suits tomorrow for $4.9S, cheyiot, homespun and broadcloth.
 Currans will sell fast black umbrel- las with silver, horn or pearl handles for 9Sc tomorrow.
 If you have kitchen garden, market garden or farm garden, see the new combination tool at Waterbury Hard ware store. Wood mantles from $6.50 up at c. A. Jackson X Co.'S. Save 20 per cent on his monumental work.
 If you mention Holczer's Democrat ad when buying shoes it will save you money.
 The spring line of footwear makes q pretty showing at Fitzpatrick & Gloster's. Under electric sign. Children's gingham dresses, all col OTIS. trimmed with fancy braid, 25c, to Miller & Peck's. Get rain coat that will do the business for which it was purchased. Jones, Morgan & Go have them. | Mark down on all cuts of beef to night at Castles. to 5c reduction or steak.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
THE COURT RETURNS.
Great Ceremony on Entrance to Pc.
 king of Royal Train.

Great Ceremony on Entrance to Pe-
 king of Royal Train.
 PEKING, April 30.-The courts re- turn to the Forbidden City was a repe- tition of it's return in January. It passed through the same gate, with the same cortege, officials and soldiery and with the foreigners on the wall. The emperor and dowager empress offered sacrifices at the temple gate, and the dowager greeted her personal acquaintances among the foreign la- dies on the. wall with a wave of her hand, asking, "Are you all wellT' Some of the ladies understanding Chi nese replied in the affirmative, and the dowager exchanged with them a few commonplace remarks.
 There were noticeable signs of the dowagers supremacy. All the officials prostrated themselves before her tenn pie entrance and remained standing in the presence of the emperor. The dow ager had magnificent entourage, and the emperor was shabbily dressed and looked bored
 The pilgrimage to the eastern tombs cost over 100000 taels.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
UPRISING IS FEARED
Inhammatory Socialist Docu-
 nents Afloat Tn Russia.
4 MAY DAY EXPLOSION POSSIBLE.
Factory and Workshop Employees Have a Long List of Grievances Against Government and
 Capitalists.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 30.-May day is awaited with considerable mis- giving. Tn consequence of the anticipa- tioDs of disturbances the factories and workshops have been thoroughly can vassed with the object of promoting general observation, and the men have been supplied with Social Democratic literature of all kinds, much of which is couched in markedly temperate Ian guage, though the illustrations are somewhat infiammatory. Among the latter is, a factory surrounded by graveyard, while picture of the win- ter palace is taken to mean an invita- tion to assemble there May l. These pamphlets were printed in Germany.
 A sketch history of Labor day in Russia and other countries recounts how the workmen's movement in Rus sia is becoming a force which promises to establish liberty, equality and jus tice in place of the present oppression of the government and capitalists. We have learned how to fight" says one document in capital letters, and it pro- ceeds to formulate demands, including ten hour day, with the same pay as at present, half holiday on Satur days, the prohibition of the employ ment of children under fifteen years of age, the abolition of overtime, obligato- ry insurance, the responsibility of em- ployers for injuries and deaths, the ex- tension of factory and workshop in- spection, freedom to strike, organize unions, hold meetings and control their own funds, the establishment of arbi- tration courts and trial in open court instead of arbitrary arrests and banish- ment
 The demands also include the re-es- tablishment of the holidays which the workmen were deprived of by the law of June ?, 1897.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
GOLFERS USE OUR BALL.
American Sphere Promises to Displace
 Gutta Pereha One in England.

American Sphere Promises to Displace
 Gutta Pereha One in England
 London, April 30.-The amateur golf championship contests opened yester- day morning at the headquarters of the Royal Liverpool club at Hoylake. The 10 entries include all the best known players. The weather condi- tions were perfect.
 Many of the cracks used the new American ball, which, if successful, promises to displace the gutta percha. A large number of spectators followed the players during the first round.
 Among the winners of the mornings s contests were II. H. Hilton, w. Ball, ". Graham, the Earl of Winchilsea an Nottingham and k. Maxwell.
 The principal contests yesterday af- ternoon, which were regarded as the most decisive of the entire meeting, were those of R. Maxwell, who beat John Ball, and T. W. Robb, who de- feated J. Low.
 Tn the second round J. D. Laidley beat ". K. Whigham.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
A HISTORIC STRUCTURE.
New York Hall of Records Threat
 ened With Dentructfou.

q New York Ha1I of Records Threat
 ened With Destruction.
 NEW YORK, April 30.-In view of the recent intimations of the possible destruction of the old hall of records the trustees of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation society have appointed Charles F. Wingate, Albert Ulmann and Edward Hagaman Hall a committee to call public attention to the fact that the removal of this build ing would be an irreparable loss to the city.
 The hall of records was originally built prior to the Revolution as a debt ors' jail and during the war was used by the British as q prison, in which were incarcerated many officers and soldiers of the Continental army. After the capture of Fort Washington, on Manhattan Island, Nov Is, 1776, the prison was crowded with the unfortu- nate captives of that bloody battle. The story of their inhuman treatment under the notorious Provost Marshal Cunningham and of the many deaths that ensued is one of the most tragic in the history of the Revolution and is only equaled by that of the prison ship martyrs.
 Among the notable prisoners confined within it's walls was Ethan Allen of Fort Ticonderoga fame
 The hall of records is the oldest municipal building in the city. Al though its exterior appearance has been changed somewhat by the addi- tion of the porticos, the building is well preserved, and the old dungeons can readily be recognized in the base. ment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
schIex In Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 30. = The second day of the celebration in honor of Admiral and Mrs. Winfield Scott Schley was success, and the distin- guished visitors were received with marked enthusiasm everywhere they appeared The parade was composed of military and civic organizations of Memphis and the Green Light guards of Arkansas. Along the line of march the city's guests were received with enthusiastic acclaim. In Court Square park Mayor Williams delivered an ad- dress of welcome, which elicited q graceful response from the admiral.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
Paris salon Opened.

PARIS, April 30.-President Loubet has inaugurated the old salon in the Grand palais There were 1,680 ex- hibits compared with 2,092 last year, resulting in an improved aspect and a higher level of merit. Chatran's DOT traits of Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt at tracted a large share of attention and received high praise from the critics. The Temps says, 1.-The artist has ren. dered well the features, sober elegance and charm of the two ladies'" The American artists were represented by many meritorious works.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
TIGERS CHOOSE GOLF TEAM.

Agree to Meet at Albany May IT.
 Princeton, N J., April 30.-The fol lowing team has been chosen to repre- sent the university in the intercollegi- ate golf tournament to be held at Gar den City l.. l., on Ma VI, ?, 3: Wilson, 1902; Brokaw, 1902; J. Baker, 1904; Conklin, 1904; Poole, 1904 and r. Reinhart, 1905.
 Manager Large of the track team has announced that an agreement has been reached with the Cornell track management and that the annual Princeton-C Cornell meet will take place at Albany on May IT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
Re1ief For Russia,s Starving.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-An idea of the tremendous effort making by the Russian government to relieve it's famine sufferers is contained in a re port to the state department from Consul General Holloway at St. Pc tersburg showing that last year the government expended $13,370,270 in this relief work. It now has on hand a half million pounds of grain, but must make further extensive pur- chases and will require cattle, horses and seed to the value of an additional S6 GOO GOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
Compass Pointed Wrong.

DULUTH, Minn., April 30.-Because of a Reflection in their compasses, caused by magnetic deposit on the north shore of Lake Superior, the steamer Tampa and schooner Aurora, coal laden, went ashore twenty miles from this city. The boats are lying on a rocky shore. There was no wind when they struck, but heavy fog pre- vailed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
steel Plant Wrecked .

ST. LOUIS, April 30.-The plant of the Hager Steel company at Madison. H., employing 400 men, is reportedade stroyed by fire, which resulted from an explosion. The damage is estimated at $250,OOO, with an insurance of $100,- GOO. The fire companies of Venice, Madison and Granite City are making efforts to prevent a general confagra. tion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
MAYER AND MARTIN WIN.
King Edward Will Be Jockey Clubs
 Guest at Newmarket Meeting.

London, April 30.--The social success of the first spring meeting at Newman ket, which opened yesterday, has been assured by the presence of King Ed ward, who is occupying his rooms at the Jockey club until Friday. The feature of the meeting will be the race to-day for the two thousand guineas stakes of 100 sovereigns each, for three -year-olds, ill which several of the Derby candidates will meet.
 Tn yesterdays events the Hastings Plate of 800 sovereigns for three-year- olds, one mile and a half, was won by St Alwyne, ridden by "Skeets" Martin. The two thousand guineas trial plate of POO soyereigns, three-year-olds and upward, was won by Pharisee, on which Danny Maher had the mount.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
on Submarine Boat.

PHILADELPHIA, April 30.-Five men were injured in an explosion aboard the submarine boat Fulton just as she was rounding Delaware Break water yesterday The Fulton was mak- ing an ocean trip from New York to Norfolk and thence to Washington, the most remarkable test yet applied to craft of it's kind.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
wealthy Woman Dies.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30.-Mrs. Susan Sanders Tevis, widow of the late Lloyd Tevis, has passed away at her home in this city after long and severe illness Mrs. Tevis was one of the wealthiest and best known women iu this stata-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
cumminu., Condition Unchanged

BALTIMORE, April 30.-There is no decided change in the condition of Con- gressman Amos J. Cummings of New York, who is suffering from an attack of double pneumonia at the Church home in this city. He takes nourish- ment at regular intervals and has pc. riods of restful sleep.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
AMERICAN AssOCIATIoN.

At Louisville Milwaukee 10, Louis- vile '.
 At Indianapolis-Kansas City i2, In- / Annapolis |
 -At St Paul and Toledo-Rain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30

Laioie will not have to go back to the Philadelphia Nationals to make living. He has received an offer from the San Francisco club of the Pacific coast league of $3,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30

Homer Lane, for years one of the best collar and elbow wrestlers of this country, died at the J. Hood Wright hospital on Sunday, April 27. He was credited with 11S victories and was 64 years old. He was buried in Mount Olivet cemetery yesterday, the funeral expenses being paid by Honest .Tobn'' Kelly, William Mitchell, James Wake ly,- Dick Roche, Tom O'Rourke. Cap tain Byrnes and others.
 Philip Kreig, the heavyweight Graeco- Roman wrestler of the Hell Gate A. C., defeated August Sandberg of the Hercules A. C., Brooklyn. at Old Homestead hall. Nineteenth street and Third avenue, last night. The match was under Graeco-Roman rules, best two out of three falls. Only one fall was gained. however, Sandberg being injured and unable to come to time Krieg put Sandberg down in 9 minutes. In the preliminary !. Armstrong threw A. Anderson in minutes.
 John Piening's opponent at the Ion don theater last night was Oryille w. Holmes of Brooklyn, a clever heavy weight The Butcher Boy undertook l to throw Holmes inside of fifteen min- utes or forfeit $50. Holmes went after John pluckily, but Piening soon se- cured a firm hammer lock. He had Holmes in very trying position and it seemed as if the Brooklyn lad would be thrown. But he got away from the hold and the crowd was surprised. He did this several times and Piening was worried Finally Fleming secured a half Nelson and threw his man. The time was minutes and B seconds. ssWhitey" Eckhert, weighing about 190 pounds, essayed to stay fifteen min- utes with Piening in the afternoon. Fleming gained. the fall with a further Nelson in minutes and 5 seconds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
TABLE OF PERCENTAGES.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At Denver-Denver 9, Kansas City 2. At Colorado Springs Joseph ,, Colorado Springs 2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
ABLE OF PERCENTAGEs.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Washington
 Philadelphia ... l o 0 0 0 0 O. 2
 Hits-PhfladeIphia, 2: Washington. Il. Errors-Philadelphia, 0; Washington, B. and Drill.
 At Chiea go-
 chicago ihdcsls1u .......O .........O 0 sz
 Hits-Cleveland, Il; Chicago, 4. Errors Cleveland. 5: Chicago 3. Batteries Wright and Bemis; Callahan and Sullivan. Detroit ............o Oo1s 900 5-u
 Hits-Detroit. IS; St. Louis. 5. Errors Detroit. 4: St. Louis. 8. Batteries-Mer-- cer, Buelew and Mcclure; Donohue and
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
WITH THE WREsTLERs.

Prof Dwyer Has Accepted Kelly's
 Challenge for Handicap Match.
 Prof Dwyer landed in Waterbury this morning and at once notified Man ager Harrington that he would accept John ID. Kelly's challenge to wrestle him handicap match at Graeco- Roman style. ill which Dwycr agrees to throw Kelly five times in one hour, the winner to take everything. The arrangements will be made later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
NATIONAL. I.nAc1rE

At New York
 Brooklyn ................ o 0 O 0-0 New York -............ 0 0 2 0E6
 Hits-Brooklyn. 3; New York, Il. Errors Brooklyn, l; New York, 1. Batteries McMackin and Ahearn; Kennedy and
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30

Connecticut Leaguers Still Doing Good Work Against Other Leagues-Lajoie May Go to the Western League sheckard Has Jumped Back to Brooklyn Again-Manager Connor Has Sold Connors to Jersey City Results of Base Ball Games Ycster- day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30
OTHER BALL GAMES.

At Troy-Troy 12, Cuban X Giants F.
 At Middletown- Wesleyan Freshmen 3, Springfield High school 3.
 At Syracuse-U University sof Vermont 4, Syracuse university 3.
 At Utica-Utica 3, Montreal O.. At Exeter-Harvard IS, Exeter Z. At -Bowdoin 8, Dartmouth
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30

Boston, April 30.-Jack Smith of Worcester bested Young Fitzsimmons n six rounds before the Bowdoin Square Athletic club last night. For five rounds there was little advantage. al- though the fighting was fierce, but ill the sixth Smith was the stronger. The main bout was between Chester Good win and Dave McNeil, which vent six rounds to draw.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-30

Philadelphia, April 30.-Tim Calla- gan of this city and Tommy Hogan of Chicago spared six rounds last night at the Golden Gate Athletic club. The fight was a lively one and Callagan outpointed his opponent.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-27

the luncheon to conduct it in every es-
sential as though it was an entertain
ment given In a private residence and it
was explained that in inviting the cap
tains Of industry" an effort had been
made to select as such guests men who
had done something toward the progress
and prosperity of the United States.
Accompanying Prince Henry were these
members of his staff: Naval Surgeon DR..
Uthemann, Staff Surgeon DR.. Reich
capt. Baron von Kap-Herr, Washington;
Lieutenant Commander Won der Osten,
Sehwindt, Commodore Lewis Cass Led
yard, Lieutenant Commander Won Egiby
Lieutenant Commander Won Mantey,
Lieutenant Commander Karpf, Lieut.. Won
Montgllas, washington; Consul GeissIer.
The menu bore the princes flag as ad,
mlral, the Hohenzollern royal standard,
with the motto "Gott Nit Uns," and the
International code signal, ''You Are wei
come to Breakfast"
In arranging the menu it was borne IN
mind that Prince Henry said before he
arrived IN New York that he hoped he
would nave an opportunity to partake of
some characteristic American dishes. and
1t was also in consideration of German
taste that the canvasback duck was boil
ed and not roasted.
Fr1nce Henry's desire to hear some
ulstlnctlvely American music was also
the determining factor in the selection
airs
At the seats of the ladies who were in.
vlted We're placed little bouquets of ies-
samlnes and gardenias, Prince Henry's
1aVorle flowers, and when his roya3
hlghness saw the ladies wearing these
1avor1tes, he sent for one and pinned If
on his coat lapel.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-27
ALI THAT GIN BE DONE.

The present session of the legislature
was called to consider the work of the
tax commission. 1t has discharged that
duty. 1t has not only discarded the work
of the commission but has done likewise
by the measure which was evolved as the
result of its action on that work. AS
the matter now stards it is proposed to
substitute the learned and rational gen
tleman from Lac qui Parle and his work
for the tax commission and it's work, and
the house will reconvene on Friday next
to consider the product of Mr.. Jacobson's
genius
No doubt the legislature may, if it
chooses, enact the measure offered by
Mr.. Jacobson. It's action will be unprec-
edented, if it so decides. The senate
will then consider the subject, and the
result may be that still another and rad
ically different measure may be pre-
sented to the house for its concurrence
The situation could not be any less salts
factory from the standpoint of the great
NAASSA~ ~N0b0 AA1h OAN OAs II w I'll bG Oil 6A-
tracrdinary and utterly unjusdfable
proceeding if the legislature does any
thing of the kind, or does anything but
submit to the very convincing express
sion which has been given to public
sentiment fatally hostile to any acton
whatever by the present body in the
0f
No such measure can receive the at
tention it merits, and the result, what
ever it may be, save alone the defeat of
any such attempt, will be in violation Of
the public wishes and expectations.
There is one course, and only one
which the legislature can take with re-
gard to the public wishes. That is to
pass a bill providing for the submission
of amendments to the constitution rela-
tive to the levying of taxes or to pro-
vide for the calling of constitutional
convention.
The latter course T h G o b has ad-
vised from the outset as being demanded
by every consideration Of sound public
policy, both with and without reference
to the present conditions of the tax laws.
There can probably be had a ready con-
currence of the great majority of the
members Of both houses in some such ac-
ton, either looking to specific constitu-
tional amendments or to the calling of
a convention. There is no assurance
whatever that any other action
will be taken. 1t is waste of the mem
bers' time and of the public funds, as
well as a reflection on the intelligence of
the legislature itself, to maintain any
longer the unseemly display of the past
few weeks.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-27

of his constitutional rights, there does
not seem to be any reasonable doubt that
if a new Indictment is found the court
will dismiss on the ground that the de-
fendant had already been in jeopardy
for the offense charged against him.
But whatever the court may do on the
attempt to retry the case, it is general
ly recognized that there is not sufficient
evidence to secure a conviction, or even
to show the accused to be any more
eulpable than the deceased. The testi-
mony of the witnesses taken before the
committing magistrate, as contained on
the court record, is hopelessly contra
dictory. The accused is not even held
under bonds to await any further action,
and the case is to all intents forever dis
posed Of
To ask for a new indictment and sub
ject Conroy to the expense and trouble
of preparing again to defend himself
seems to involve positive hardship.
The sense of official responsibility is no
doubt heavy on the county attorney to
endeavor to proceed with the case; but
such action certainly does not appear on
the face of the situation to be in any
manner promotive of the ends of public
justice If Conroy is willing to allow the
case to rest as it hands the public ought
to be saved the expense of any further
proceedings.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-27
IT SHOULD BE DROPPED

1t is announced as the intention of tba
county attorney to further prosecute the
case Of the People VS.. Michael A. Con
roy. This case ought not only not to
be tried again, but it ought never to bava
been brought to trial.
The deceased and the accused both
stood high in the community as fndustr,-
Gus, intelligent and peaceful citizens
They belonged to good families. and en-
joyed the respect and affection of hun
dreds of personal friends. On the day
OF the difficulty between them they had
a trivial disagreement. Being both high
spirited men they readily took offense
at each other, and blows were struck
Neither would accept the physical supe.
riority of the other, with the apparent
result that the deceased gentleman. hav-
ing once refused to discontinue the strug-
gle in which the men were engaged.
found himself Seriously hurt The strug.
gle was ended, and shortly afterward
Mr.. Barry died as the result of the
injury supposed to have been received in
the difficulty. No ill-wilI was entertain
ed by either man against the other. and
they fought out their difficulty as strong
and determined men will do.
No one knows how the deceased voune
man received the injury which resulted
in his death. So far as The Globe
knows no one can say that he received
his injury through the encounter excent
by reasoning from the event. Both men
had fallen during the struggle. and had
repeatedly exchanged relative positions
The trouble was but of a few minutes du-
ration. When Barry had reached the hons,
Of a friend he complained of being I'll
and was afterwards found dead. from, ;,
clot of blood on the brain. Neither Of
the men could be said to have been the
aggressor. 1t was a mutual anneal -
force to settle their difficulty. Conrov
had offered to discontinue the struoo1o
before either had suffered any ini,,rv
but Barry refused
1t is generally known that political and
personal influence had been brought to
bear to make the trial of the cause by
the county attorney necessary. 1t was
brought to trial, and, after the jury had
been impannelled and some testimony
taken the proceedings were dismissed be-
cause Of fatal defect in the indictment
found by the attorney for the defense
While the court appears very properly to
have refused to pass on the question
whether Conroy had been put in jeopardy
20 as to render second trial in violation