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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
MEMORIAL UNVEILED.
Veterans Who Fell in Spanish War
 Honored.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-President Roosevelt yesterday unveiled the me morial shaft erected at Arlington by the National Society of Colonial Danes in memory of the veterans who fell in the recent struggle between Spain and the United States. Around the plat form an immense crowd gathered, among whom were many men who saw service in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines.
 The ceremonies were in charge of Major General John R. Brooks, com mander of the department of the east, the military establishment being repre- scented by battalion of engineers, battalion of marines, light battery of the Fourth artillery, two squadrons of the Second cavalry and over 500 veter- ans of the Spanish-American war.
 As the shaft was unveiled the artil- lery fired the national salute, after which President Roosevelt delivered an address, which was ill part as fol lows:
 Mrs. President and members of the society and you, my comrades, and finally officers and men of the regular army, whom we took as our models in the war four years ago, it is pleasure to be here this afternoon to accept in the name of the nation the monument put up by your society to the memory of those who fell in the war with Spain "a short war, war that called for the exertion of only the merest fraction of the giant strength of this nation, but war the effects of which will be felt through the centuries to come because of the changes it wrought. It is emi- nently appropriate that the monument should be unveiled today, the day suc- ceeding that on which the free repub- lie of Cuba took its place among the nations of the world as sequel to what was done by those men who fell and their comrades in 1898.
 We went to war for a specific pur- pose. We made for Cuba a specific pledge, and we redeemed that pledge to the letter And I think, my com rades of the war that we have peculiar reasons to be proud of one of our fellows who served with us in that war and under whom during the last years Cuba has been, under whose admins tration Cuba has taken those strides forrsard which nave fitted it to stand alone I speak Of General Leonard Wood. And great though the services were that General Wood rendered dur ing the war. they have been surpassed by the inestimable service he has ren- dered in peace to Cuba and there fore to our nation, for our interest was bound up in the success and wei fare of Cuba"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
aay Stay Till June 2.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 22.-The three anthracite executive committees of the United Mine Workers of Ameri- ca at their joint meeting decided to permit the engineers, fremen and pumpmen to remain at work, provided the coal companies grant them an eight hour day at present wages. If these de- mands are not granted by June 2 the men shall then suspend work. All though the instructions issued to the local unions do not specifically say that the men shall leave work on that day if the demand is not granted, they are so construed by the committeeman. This action was taken after two ses- sions had been held which consumed the entire day. At present the engi- neers, firemen and pumpmen work ten hours day. Some of the firemen work twelve.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
BOSTON FURNITURE CO.'S BLOCK
Scheme Worked to Keep Cellar Free
 From Water.

From Water.
 Work Is being pushed on the pro- posed new block of the Boston Furni- ture Go at the corner of Scovill and Brook streets. While the cellar was being excayated and for some time after many were curious to know how the owners would manage to get rid of the water that crawled into the place from all directions and threat ened to drive them out It is below the bed of the brook and too low to be drained by the sewer and on this ac- count it looks like a big problem. But w. 5. k. Wake and his partner, W. w. Wallace, were equal to the situation. Drains were constructed through the cellar and all the water headed to the southwest corner, where a vault was constructed of wood on the outside and Drlck lined with asphalt on the in- slde, rendering 1t watertight. The re- ceptacIe Is seven feet high and when the water rises to certain point if noWs out and into the sewer, so that the cellar is as dry as if it were on nigh ground. The vault will need cleaning out once a month or so to keen It clear of gravel and sand carried Tn Dy the action of the water: but aside from this there will be no trouble with It. When the cellar floor is cemented IL Will be as pleasant a spot as there will be in the building Some say the scheme was thought out by MT Wake While others claim that if is of Mr Wallaee's creation. Anyway. if is there and appears to be working like a charm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
Posta1 Service Transferred.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The trans fer Of the postal service of. Cuba is off, cially announced in the following ca biegram received by Postmaster Gen. eral Payne from NJ. c. Fosnes, the postoffice inspector, who now retires f1om the director generalship of posts: "In connection with the general trans fer of government yesterday I relin- quished department of posts to Fernan- do Figueredo, appointed director gen. eral of communications by President Palma. leave here as soon as possible and expect to report at Washington with Inspectors Hamilton and Gregory in about a week."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
CITY NEWS.

George F. Paine and family of De troit, Mich, are the guests. of H. D. Carver of F'airview street.
 The law committee will hold a meet ing tonight at o'clock in the alder manic chamber for the purpose of hear ing parties having claims against the city.
 A week from next Sunday the mem bers of Company G will start on their trip to Washington. Several persons not members of the company will en- joy the trip with the soldier boys.
 Harry B. French died yesterday af- ternoon at his home. 132 Griggs street The funeral will be held at St PauFs church tomorrow morning at II o'clock. The interment will be in Thomaston.
 At a meeting of the High school graduating class to-day new motto was selected. It is "Victae Comes" ."Let Honor be Companion to Life" The class will probably present beau tiful statue of "The Muse of History" to the school.
 Mrs Elizabeth McGuinness is seri- ously ill at her home on Baldwin street. Mrs McGuinness has resided in that district for many years and has al- ways been held in the highest esteem by her neighbors. She is q sister of Patrick Holohan of Union street. Both are the only surviving members of a large family of boys and girls.
 Nathan Albert, of the nrm of Albert Bros, will be married ill New York on next Sunday to Miss Grace Shapir of New York. The ceremony will be per formed at the church of the Taber- nacle. A number of persons from this city will attend the wedding. After a wedding tour to Washington and Balti- more MT and Mrs Albert will reside In this city.
 The hackmen were kept busy to-day attending to the Morris -Hillard we'd dlng guests. The hackmen were looking their best and made fine ap- pearance with their high hats and long coats. T. F Lunny had charge of the carriage arrangements. A de- tail of. policemen watched out for the carriages at the church. consisting of Patrolmen James Healey. Brickel, Myers and Mclean. They had plenty to do as the number of hacks and pri- tatC \dii iitsSCo NaS fCi5 s5ltdt'
 The executive committee of the State Association of Elks met in New Haven last night. It was decided that the annual outing of the associa- ton should be ill New London. The New London members extended the invitation and promised that the visi- tors shall be well treated. The date is July IT. The dinner will be served at EIvue Cove. The day will include a visit to the Eastern Ship building works, which are construct ing two of the largest vessels ever built.
 The case of Robert K. Brown against the city, an appeal from an assessment for benefits, is still before Judge Rob- inson in the superior court. To-day City Attorney Kellogg reinforced him. self with Attorney Root to cope with Attorneys Pierce, Hunt, Wood and Will Hams. Plaintiff endeayored to-day to show that the city by condemning the land through which Great brook and Little brook runs on East Main street would not pay for it as much as tlie city is trying to collect from MT Brown and the others who appealed from the assessment. The witnesses to-day were Mir Brown. F. ]. Kingsbury, r. B. Rice. F. T. Hayes and Contractor John ". Gaffney.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
SOUTH MANCHESTER FIRE.

South Manchester, May 22.-The three story wooden block owned by John Moriarty and occupied on the ground floor by Moriarty's pool room and cigar store was destroyed by fire this morning. The Aoriartys occu- pied one of the tenements in the up- per part of the house and Mrs Mori arty was awakened by the smoke and aroused the rest of the occupants, all escaping. None of the contents were saved. The loss on the building is $3,000, covered by insurance. The loss on the contents, which were un- insured, amounts to about $5,OOO
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
Violent ss...n. 4 Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 22-A violent windstorm, followed by heavy dow npour of rain and hail, has passed over Birmingham. seiag considerable damage and causing the death of one boy, tue serious injury of another and the slight injury of an old man. The greatest damage was done at the ball park, where a section of the grand stand was blown away. When the storm struck the ball grounds, a large crowd was en route to the park to wit ness game between Birmingham and New Orleans, and serious disaster probably was averted by the park not being opened to the public.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
MISS HOLMAN MARRIED.

London, May 22.-AIiss Josephine Holman, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind, who at one time was engaged to mar ry Signor Marconi, of wireless tele- graphy fame, was married to Eugene Boross of Budapest, Hungary, at St Mary Abbots church, Kensington, this city, to-day. The ceremony was per formed in the presence of half q doz- en friends, including the brides mother.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
HAWKINS KNOCKED OUT.

Seattle, Wash. May 22.-Perry Quee, nan last night knocked out Dal flaw kins in the ninth round of what was to have been a twenty round fight for a purse of $1,000. Both men were strong up to the final round and honors were easy, though Queenan was the stronger. He forced Hawkins into a neutral corner, feinted with his left and shot his right to the mark Hawkins dropped as though shot. He struggled gamely to his feet, but Queenan beat him down and his head hit the floor the second time. This time Hawkins stayed down and was counted out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
PEACE IN SIGHT.
That Seems to Be the Opinion
 in London.
NO DEFINITE NEWS YET

Operators on Stock Exchange Continue
 to Buy Gilt Edged South African
 shares-London Newspapers Regard
 the Death of Editor Godkin as Loss to This Country as Well as to Eng
 land.
 London, May 22.-The eoncensus of opinion here is that all the signs are propitious, but up to o'clock this aI- Iernoon tue British officials had given no indication of the course which the negotiations between Lord Kitchener and Lord AIilner and the Boer dele gates at Pretoria were taking That conferences are occurring regarding the bases upon which peace shall be de- clared Is the sum total of the informa- ton which the war office has youch- safed up to the present, though it IS intimated that definite announcement of the result, peaceful or otherwise, may be speedily expected. The im- pression that peace is close at hand has obviously taken a strong hold or op- orators on the stock exchange. The buying of consols and gilt edged South African shares continues, 1t is believed, in behalf of well informed interests. ; London, May 2.-The newspapers here regard the death of Edwin Law renee Godkin, editor emeritus of the Evening Post of New York as being a distinct loss to Great Britain as well as to America, and comment on his friendship for Great Britain. The Westminster Gazette says:
 '..He was at one time the most pow erful editor in the United States, and became one of the greatest champions of England at a time when to be her friend was not as easy business as it is today"
 The Daily News pays tribute to him as its former correspondent in New York, ''who in the early days of the civil war, furnished the Daily News with information on which tE@ paper was able to foretell the triumf& of the north. It was not the least of Alr Godkin's services to the world that. through him. the cause of the nortA had at least one advocate in the days sf its adversity."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
DEATH OF FATHER ROGERS.
Father William Lynch Has Temper
 ary Charge of Parish.

The Rev Father John +. Rogers, the venerable pastor of St Mary's church in Bridgeport, died at z o'clock this morning after lingering illness His death was the result of q compli- cation of diseases and though he made long and hard struggle, he at length succumbed to them. The Rev Father Rogers was one of the oldest Catholic priests in the state. He was well known and highly respected in Bridgeport where he had labored for 35 years. His funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and large number of priests throughout the state will be present at the services. The Rev Father Lynch of this city is curate at St Mary's church.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
TINED FOR CONTEMPT.

Butte. Mont, Hay 22.-Judge Clan cey has dismissed the contempt pro- ceedings against F. Augustus Heinze, chief owner of the Minnie Healy mine, and John Kane, foreman of the mine, for violation of the courts order grant ing the Boston and Montana Go per mission to make a survey of the work ings of the Minnie Healy mine. D. H.. Wilson, the superintendent of the Min nie Healy mine, was, however, ad- judged to be in contempt and fined S2OO or to serve five days in the county jail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
COAL CoNsoLIDATInN

Chicago. May Consolidation of all the coal interests in Indiana, GOV ering 117 mines, of an output of 6OOO,- 0oO tons year and of a value of S15.. OO0,O00, in one big corporation, with headquarters in this city, will be ef- fected within a month, according to the Chronicle. The effect of the consolida. ton, it is understood by coal men of this city, will be an increase in the prices of every quality of coal mined in Indiana.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
CRITIsER ARRIVES

Port au Prince, Hayti, May 22.-The United States cruiser Topeka arrived here to-day from Port Royal, s. C., to protect American interests. The pres epce of the warship in these waters has had an excellent effect. The situa- tion of affairs is improving. The north ern army, commanded by General Fir min, has halted at Arcahaie, two days march from here, and the general is said to have formally declared that he does not intend to enter Port au Prince at the head of his troops.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
MINISTERS HOLD A MEETING.

Santiago, Chile, May 22.-The Chilian foreign minister, Senor. Vergara, and the Argentine minister to Chile, Don Jose Antonio Terry, had a meeting yes terday with the British charge d'af- faires. A. c. Kerr, to discuss the lim1- tation of Gillian and Argentine arma- ments and general arbitration of the questions in dispute between the two countries, Both sides presented the basis of their respective governments. The general opinion Is that matters are favorable to solution of the differ enceS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
BODY IDENTIFIED.

-lochester, N. r. May 22.-The body of the man who it was reported threw himself in the way of freight train at Fairport last Sunday evening and was killed, has been positively identified as that of Michael O'Brien of Brooklyn. O'Brien leaves widow and two children in Brooklyn and q brother who resides in West Lynn, Mass
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
DEAD CHILD FOUND.

Ansonia. May 22.-Two colored la borers while cleaning out the bowl of a closet in Derby to-day discovered the body of a two year old colored child. Medical Examiner Beardsley made an examination and found some bruises about the head of the child, indicating that the bruises had been inflicted by blunt instrument. Mur- der Is suspected
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Lakeville, May 22-The Woman,s Relief corps concluded business to-day With the election of the following of. ncers: Department president, Emma D. Chase, Milford; senior vice presi-, dent, Carrie A. House. Hartford, jun Tor vice president, Alice NJ. Green. Winsted; treasurer, Carrie I. Hayes. Pine Meadow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
Severe storm In oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, Okla, May 22.-A heavy wind and rain storm has passed over Oklahoma, washing out bridges, wreck ing several houses and damaging crops badly. No fatalities are reported. Three miles south of Guthrie a water spout demolished several houses At Davenport, thirty miles east of Guth- rie, six houses were wrecked and much stock was killed. At El Reno, Bridge port, Kingfisher and the intervening country four inches of water fell.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
PAINTERS STRIKE sETTLEp.

St Louis, May 22.-By a conpro- mise which gives the men for the pres ent part of the increase in wages demanded and the full increase after the first of next January, the strike or union painters in St Louis has been settled. The painters demanded an increase of wages from 311k to 40 cents an hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
Rus.ia Entertains Frenchmen.

SIT. PETERSBURG, May 22.lThe entire capital is given over to celebra- tions in honor of President Loubet and the French visitors, and the decora- tions of the city are more brilliant than usual on such occasions. The French sailors continually fraternize with the Russians, and scenes of noisy and good. natured revelry are to be witnessed in All the quarters off St. Petersburg. sz
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
National Convention Desired.

BAY CITY, Mich, May 2. F The Michigan district of the United Mine Workers of America has joined with the three striking anthracite districts of Pennsylvania in request to Nation al President Mitchell for national convention of all the miners of the country to discuss a general strike of all mine workers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
SMALL STRIKE TO-DAY.
Half a Dozen Men Went Out From
 Waterbury Brass Co.


 A small strike took place in the rolling mill at the Waterbury Brass company's plant this forenoon. Half a dozen men employed at the scratch ing" machines threw up their places because their foreman, Edward Rear don, refused to employ a man he had sent for. Some of the men called at the Democrat office and stated that last night Foreman Reardon sent for a man who was employed at the Ben edict & Burnham factory. MT Rear don refused to. employ him when he presented himself this morning and employed another man. The first man was known to many of the strikers, while the second man was not known to any of them. According to the strikers the objection Foreman Rear don had to the first man was that he is addicted to using strong language
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
In Memory of Martha Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 22.- Postmas- ter General Payne announces that the portrait of Martha Washington has been decided upon as the first of Amer ican women to adorn United States postage stamp. This announcement is made on the centennial anniversary of the death of the wife of the first pres ident. The portrait will be placed on the eight cent stamp of the new issue, which will appear some time next fall
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
LAW AND ORDER OFFICERS.
Messrs Thrasher and Prince Re-elect-
 ed Secretaries.


 ed Secretaries.
 Hartford, May 22.-At the annual meeting of the State Law and Order league yesterday Secretary Thrasher read his annual report. The directors of the league for the ensuing year will remain the same, with the addi- tion of Judge F. l.. Hungerford of New Britain The directors elected the following officers:
 President-Dr George Austin Bow en of Woodstock.
 Vice president Rufus B. Holmes of Winsted.
 Treasurer-Pierce N. Welch of New Haven.
 Secretary Samuel F. Thrasher of New Haven.
 Assistant secretary - Walter +. Prince of New Haven.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR.

Copenhagen, May 22.-The Polltiken is authority for the statement that United States Secretary Hay has pro- posed an extension for one year, namely, until July 24, 1903, for the. time allowed for the ratification of the treaty for the sale to the United States of the Danish West Indies. There is little doubt, adds the paper, that King Christian will agree to the proposal
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
STRIKERS CALLED .sSCAB"
Detail of Police on Guard at Under
 wood Factor in Hartford.

Hartford, May 22.-Tnere was no evidence of disturbance in the vicinity of the Underwood Typewriter Manu- facturin Dos factory this morning when a detaiH of police arrived there to see that order was maintained. An other detail was sent to the factory at noon time. Large crowds had gathered, but there was on interference with the men and women who were going to work. The strike sympathizers con tented themselves with calling ''scab" to the men who went into the factory. The case of John Ducey. who was ar rested last nightsfor assault on one of the union men of the factory, was con- tinued this morning until Saturday. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
AGAINST TOBACCO.
Chicago Railroad Officials Have Begun War Against It.

Chicago, May 22.-Omcials of the Chicago and Northwestern road have begun a campaign against the use of tobacco in any form by employees of the passenger department while on duty.
 The management also has tabooed loose pecuniary practices. An assign ment of wages by an employe is pro- hibited, and will be cause for his dis missal.
 Rules of the most stringent kind are also promulgated against the use of in tox1cants or the frequenting of places where they are sold. An employe who does either Is liable to immediate dis miSsal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
LONG GETS TEN YEARS.

Norwich, May 22.-Sentence of ten years in state prison was passed upon Peter Long in the superior court here to-day for assault with intent to kill. He was found guilty by a jury yes terday for assault on Mrs Sarah Plaut, by whom he was employed as garden er
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
watches ana watchcases.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-A special report of the census bureau on watches and weaknesses has been issued, show ing a capital of $22, 4S3 invested in the manufacture of watches and watchcases in the fortythree establish ments reporting for the United States. This does not represent the capital stock of any of the manufacturing cor porations. The value of the products is S14,6 6.571.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
OPINION FROM ENGLAND.
Cuba Will Soon Be Reabsorbed
 By United States.
So Cables the New York Tribune's London Correspondents of England Think the Cubans Are Not Fit to Govern Themselves.

New York, May 22.-English press comments on the inauguration of the Cuban republic provide interesting reading, cables the London correspon- dent of the Tribune. The expecta- tion is generally expressed that the in- fant republic will at no very remote date be absorbed into the United States on the ground that the islanders had proved their unfitneSs to govern themselves when they had fair trial. The meaning of this Is that few people here ever seriously imag- ined that the independence of Cuba would become an accomplished fact, and although the United States is heartily congratulated on fulfillment of its pledge most editorials suggest that Uncle Sam will gladly welcome any opportunity that will give him excuse for adding the Pearl of the Antilles to his property.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-22
ONE OF HIS BRIGHTEST.

New York, May 22-Cardinale Mar tinelli in an interview with the Rome correspondent of the Tribune said: My sojourn in America will be one of the brightest recollections Of my ecclesiastical career shall never forget the states, where was the sub ject of such true courtesy, and where the people are so loyal, frank and true. I shall consider America my second country.'