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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
Marked Impetus May Be Given to the
 Trade By This Means

Marked Impetus May Be Given to the
 Trade By This Means.
 Nice, France, Jan 2T.-One of the features of the year 1901, in connection with the importation of manufactures from the United States to southern France has been that, for the first time in the history of the. trade, direct inn portarionS have occurred from the manufacturers to the docks at Nice. Interested parties had for some time been indicating that a marked impetus would be given to the trade by th1s means. It was pointed out that the geographical position of Nice was such that the harbor need not depend upon the distributiye centers, as was here tofore the case, nor submit to the in- creased cost caused by long railroad Journeys to the very considerable profit of the middlemen. Direct i'm portatiOns are noted of small ma, chinery. job and newspaper printing presses, paper cutting machines, patent clasp envelopes, fine embossing work and papers. and, orders are now on the way for a number of other manufac- lures. The result will be that the loss of United States articles figuring in the custom house returns as i1nporta- tions will. it is estimated, be doubled if not trebled. in 1902.
 The final results of the inauguration or this direct trade can hardly be real ized yet, as the saving must certainly amount to not less than 33 per cent. When 1t is said that goods may be car Tied by sea on through bills of Iadine rom New York at about 9 shillings Der ton, weight or measurement. tho source of great saving will readily he perceived. If the saving of commits sons and mfddlemen's profits be added eng enormous incentive to trade that VIII result can be hardly understood
 Direct importation. inangurated bv some of the consular officers of +bo United States. appears to ba the svs- teIn Of commercial expansion of the future. e'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
DISTRICT COURT MATTERS.
Decision Reserved in the Case (
 Perry vs Rasmussen.

The business of the district court to-day constituted the hearing of the suit of Charles Perry against Neils Rasmussen of Town Plot for $25O for breach of contract Senator Kennedy represented the defendant and Attorney Carmody the plaintiff. It was a decidedly warm hearing The facts of the case are as fol- lows: On March 21. 1900. the defend ant hired the plaintiff for seven months to do general work on his farm. his compensation to be S22 a month, a house and board free and the use of q lot. in the following June the parties had q disagreement. Rasmussen failed to eject the plaint- if from his premises on his farm and took the matter to the city court. where it was heard by Judge Brad street who gave judgment for Perry. But eventually Perry quit the prem lses. Now Perry seeks to recover for his lost wages and the inconyen- fence he experienced by being thrown out of work when there was little opportunity of getting any.
 Senator Kennedy called the haar. ing before Judge Bradstreet a lot of tomfoolery. It was an insult to the court and the bar of the state for any Judge to give such decision on inc facts as they were presented to him. MT Kennedy. The idea of any judge deciding that an obiectionabla ten ant could remain on any premises af- ter the owner had determined he had no right there was to say the least ridiculous.
 There was warm time between the lawyers over this statement. but MT Kennedy held his ground and re- peated his statement several times. The falling out between the defend ant and the plaintiff occurred over the former requesting the latter to ped die milk. This the plaintiff held was not general farm work. which was what. he had agreed to do. Then the defendant demanded the plaint- if to quit his premises. Decision was reserved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
WANTs oNE-FouRTH.

Victoria, B. C.. Feb 11-At a meet ing of the Pacific Exploration com pany. which recently sent an expedi- ton to Cocos island to search for bur led treasure. the president stated that a letter had been received from Ad- miral Palliser, formerly in command of the British Pacific squadron, stat ing that if the present expedition was failure he would divulge the hiding place of the treasure if he was given one-fourth of what was found Ad- miral Palliser visited the island a cou- pie of years ago with his flagship and made search for the treasure. It was said at the meeting last night that on that occasion the admiral located the treasure but decided to leave 1t where it was until he had retired from the navy, when he intended to recover it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
A DIPLOMATIC TILT.
United States Forces Russia to Alter
 Chinese Scheme.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Negotia- ernment and the government of Russia relative to Manchuria are progressing with the exhibition of great deal of energy on our part, though the ex- changes are in the kindliest spirit The attitude of the Russian government i'll this matter has shifted materially since the beginning of the negotiations.
 A treaty was drawn up originally be- tween Russia and China providing for the evacuation of Manchuria by Rus sian troops, who have been in military possession of the country since the early days of the Boxer outbreak. This treaty contained great many rather complex guarantees in Russia's favor, but singularly objectionable proviso was one p~cing the Russo-Chinese bank in practical control of the com mercial and material interests of Man churia.
 It was quickly perceived that the provision, if executed, practically would exclude Americans from compe- tition in Manchuria, which is very val uable as market for our manufac- tured cottons. Therefore Russia's at tention was directed to our existing rights under treaty with China and also to her own promises made direct ly to the United States government during the early days of the Russian occupation of Manchuria.
 Apparently our representations were effectnal, for the objectionable proviso touching the Russo Chinese bank was withdrawn from the treaty and that convention, save in some minor re- spects. was regarded as unobjection- able. However it has been discovered that the Russian government, follow ing practice known in European di- plomacy, has drawn up a secret agree ment with China comforting upon the Russo-Chinese bank all the powers con- tained in the original treaty proviso. Therefore the United States govern ment has renewed it's objections, not only addressing itself to the Russian government, but making very strong protest to the government of China.
 It is expressly declared that in so do- ing our government has acted inde- pendently, though it is q matter of common knowledge that other great commercial powers whose interests in Manchuria are almost ags considerable as our own have addressed similar rep resentations to both China and Russia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
JOSEPH KELLY HOME.
Enlisted at Local Recruiting Station
 in June, 1899.

Enlisted at Local Recruiting Station
 in June, 1899.
 Joseph Kelly of Washington avenue has received an honorable discharge from the United States army and is at his home in this city. He arrived here last night from San Francisco. Kelly enlisted at the local recruiting station ln June, 1899. He was a member of Troop E, Third cavalry. On August l2, 1899, he left San Francisco The transport went to Seattle, Wash. thence to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The next stopping place was Kobe, Japan. from which place it went to Manila. The soldiers landed in Manila October !, lS99 The members of Troop D first accompanied General Schwan on southern trip. They went to Cavite Vego and San Pedro Niccate. where they spent two weeks in fighting. Then then returned to Manila and shortly afterwards started on a north ern expedition which was in charge of Generals .Lawton and Young. They metfin almost daily skirmished with the insurgents. They found the yil- lagess deserted, as the natives would flee from the villages when they learned of the approach of the AmerI, can army. The natives were led to believe that the American soldiers were murderers and robbers. hence their fight. On reaching San Frenand- 20. Delluimin. they had a fierce fight with the Insurgents. Three of the American soldiers were killed. Later the members of Troop E accompanied General Young to Vigan and assisted in taking that city They also assist
 - "o'sNf hroloht to Lieutenant G1lmor and his small band of gallant li4s-- tue story of whose capture by inc insurgents and their being held in can- t1ylty at Yorktown is familiar to every person. They had many skirmishes with the insurgents among the mo11n- tains of northern Luzon. Few of the American soldiers were killed. how ever For long time Kelly was em- Dloved as a courier. carrying nessaoa between Vigan and San Fabian. The position of courier between fhase places was dangerous one. If was 2 wild country and the Filipinos were very treacherous. Many a courier was severely injured and harshlv treated while on his journey. Though in many skirmislleS and battles. Kelly was never injured. He had many narrow escanes. On many an occa- sion have bullets whizzad by his baad On July 19. 1901. Kelly Jeff Manila for San Francisco. owing to illness He arrived in San Francisco Aueust 22 and was in tho general hospital in that city until few days ago. Kelly liked army life very well and speaks in favorable terms of it. He says that the insurgents are very treacherous and is able to quote many incidents of the crnelties that they have inflicted upon the soldiers from this country. Some American soldiers have also been guilty of crrel deeds. Tn the same troop with Kelly were two other Wa terbury soldiers. Messrs King and Wig gins. Roth have been through some hard fighting. A number of the Wa terhury bows are in the Twentieth in fantry, which is expected to sail for home any day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
ON WAY TO WASHINGTON,

St Paul. Minn. Feb 11.-A delega- tion of Sioux and Assiniboine Indians from the Fort Peck (Montana) reser- vation passed through St Paul last night en route to Washington. The party includes Chiefs John Long Dog. Bear Fighter. and Chester Arthur. Chief Long Dog said: 'sWe shall ask the government to take half of our reservation and open it for settle ment- We want no more govern ment rations. except for our old men and squaws and for the disabled. If we give up half of our reservation. we shall still have a tract twenty miles long and forty miles wide.'' There ara. about 1,S0O Indians on the reservation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
THE KINGS LEvEE
A Brilliant Affair Held at St
 James's Palace To-Day.
FIELD MARsHAL's UNIFORM

Was the Dress of the King-He Drove
 to the Garden Entrance Accompan-
 led by Life Guards-All the Kings
 Acquaintances Kissed His Hand
 They Did Not Kneel While Doing
 So, However, As On Former Ocea-
 sions.
 London, Feb liking Edwards first Ievee since his accession to the throne was held in St James palace at noon to-day, and was an excep- tionally brilliant function. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Con naught and other members of the royal family were present. and the gathering of members of the diplo- matic corps. cabinet ministers and naval and military officers was un- precedentedly large. The king, who wore field marshal's uniform. drove from Marlhorough house to the gar den entrance of the DaIace escorted by life guards On his arrival tllare his majesty was received by the biqb officers of the household and sSS conducted bv the 1ord chanahorlain and lord steward to the royal retiring room. where the king was .suTse- uneDt1v joined by other members of the royal family. A procession was then formed and proceeded to the throne ronm where the members of the royal family tnnl1 I'D positions on the left of his majesty in order of prenn6.anca
 The levee commenced with re- ceDt1on of the ambassadors. who passed before his majesty in order of precedence. followed by thnir score. tarfeS and the naval and military at- tachaS. suhsaGuentlv taking stand by the side of the members of the r0val family The cabinet ministers and others entitled to the privilege of being nresent followed the diplomats and. finally. the general comnany. inclndine Allison Armorr of Chicago and Charles Gibson of Boston. passed before the kir1g.
 As Prince of W9les King Edward merely bowed to the nresentees or shook hands with intimate friends. b'1f to-day new featura was infro dnced. All those who were known to his majesty kissed his hand. thnrgh they did not kneel as was customary when kissing the late onaen Yictoria's hand. The king hilnself selected those who were to kiss his hand hv extending his hand palm downwards. whereunou the pre- sentee niaced his own hand beneath bis maiestv's and kissed tTe b1inq's hand on the back. The majority of the nresontees. therefore had to b., con+ented with simnln how.
 Crowds of paon1e witnessed the ar- rival and dnnarture of those who at tended the levee
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
James En5ofns n Piay.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 11.-Frank James, who at one time was member of the famous James boys gang, has secured q temporary injunction in tue circuit court here restraining a theat- rical company now playing at a local theater from presenting the play s.The James Boys Tn Missouri, in which the members of the James family are made to represent train robbers, bank looters and outlaws of the worst character. MT. James says his main objection to the play is that it glorifies outlawry and is injurious to the youth of the
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
.nnortant RaiIwav Project,

NEW YORK, Feb. 11-In order to compete with the trolleys for suburban traffic all the railroads now having ter minals on the Jersey side of the Hud- son will be brought into Manhattan through the great tunnel of the Penn sylvania system. which will enter Man hattan Island at Thirty-fourth stree near Seventh avenue This announce ment was made yesterday. It explain ed the meeting of great railroad own CTS at the dinner given by F. A. B. Widener in Philadelphia, where J. Pier pont Morgan had a long conference with A. J. Cassatt, the president of the Pennsylvania railrcad
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
WALLER TOOK HE FLOOR
And Thus Postponed the Time
 for Taking Vote To-Day.
He Presented an Entirely New Reso- lution To-Day-The Attendance Was the Largest To-Day Since the Convention Went Into Session.


 Hartford. Feb 1.-The constitu- tional convention was called to order at half-past twelve this afternoon with President Andrews in the chair. It was the largest attendance that has been present at any session since the opening of the convention, caused by the fact that a. vote was to be called on the question of representa- ton to-day. After prayer was of fered by the chaplain, the usual batch of resolutions were passed up to the secretary's desk. The convention then went into committee of the whole with MT Perry in the chair.
 Mir Nettleton of Killingworth. the oldest delegate in the convention, opened the debate. He was fol- lowed by MT Walsh of Ansonia.
 After Delegate Walsh had conclud- ed he was followed by Miner of Plainfeld Maltbie of Granby ana Davenport of Bridgeport At 2:1O MT Loomis of Glastonbury moved that the convention take up the order of the day and proceed to vote by roll call on the Warner resolution.
 This resolution provided that there should be one representative from each town. Before the motion could be put two amendments were offered.
 The first amendment was the pro- posing Of the resolution offered last Thursday by the delegate from Nor walk. It provided that there should De one representative, from each town and then that there shall be additional representation for excess in towns. It left blank the number in excess and it was intended to have the convention settle that in caucus. This amendment was voted down by vote of IF to 39.
 Governor Waller then took the floor before the motion on the original reso- lution could be taken and offered an other amendment. His amendment provided that there be representa- tion of one from each town and that the senate be composed of half that number to be elected by district on the basis of population.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
Another Cosflx Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, O., Feb. 11.-The Great East street shops built by Viii liam N. Whitely, the reaper million aire, at cost of S2.00O,0 and owned by Senator Fairbanks have been de stroyed by fire. The shops were occu- pied by the Springfield Foundry com pany, the Progress Stove and Furnace company, the Indianapolis Frog and Switch company, the Krell French Pi- ano company, the Miller Gas Engine company, the Champion Chemical com pany and the Owens Machine Tool company
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
ararcerlns Hartler,a Eatate

NEW YORK. Feb. 11-Application has been made for permission to pro- bate the will of the late millionaire, Marcellus Hartley. The application states that the estate is worth more than $10,000-" Marcellus Hartley Dodge, the grandson, is not named, as the will was drawn twenty years ago. Mir. Hartley left a letter to his wife and his daughter, Mrs. Helen Hartley Jenkins of Morristown. N. J., asking that they see that he have suitable participation in the estate. An esti- mate from reliable source places the value of the estate at 1000. .0O0.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
MONEY FOR SUFFERERS

Topeka, Kan, Feb 1.-The treasur. CT of the Kansas Indian relief com mittee has telegraphed $S3. 50 to those who suffered on account of the Pat terson fire. This amount is all that remains of the committees fund. II had come in since the last draft was sent to India to relieve the famine sufferers and the commissioners were awaiting q good opportunity for it's usa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
THE PRINCE WILL COME

Berlin, Feb 11.--rrince Henry of Prussia will sail for the United States on Saturday as previously ar ranged, even though President Rose velts son is seriously i'll. Should the Illness prove fatal before Satur- day, the prince will. await the decis- ion of President Roosevelt as to whether his visit should be deferred until some other time or whether it would be discontinued altogether.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
Funston Gaining Rapidly.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. 11.-Dr. E. F. Robinson, General Frederick Funston's physician, has forwarded to the war department certificate in support of an application for a three months extension of leave of absence for General Funston. The generals leave will expire March 10 under the present order General Funston is re- covering rapidly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
PREPARING TO BUILD.
Paterson's Burned Out District X

Paterson's Burned Out District 9s
 Being Made Ready for Builders
 Paterson, Feb 1.-The energy of the citizens of Paterson is being shown in the promptness with which they ara preparing to rebuild the fire-swept city. Owners of stores and business houses are preparing to rebuild in better shape than ever before and some excel lent structures have been planned for the burned district. The militia are stil on duty and excellent order pre- Yails. <,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
CREW EXHAUSTED.

Atlantic City. N J.. Feb 1.-The crew of the Cold Spring life saving station returned at daylight this morn ing nearly exhausted from their search for the crew of the schooner on fire off Cape May. The men were on the ocean in a small boat nearly six hours and they suffered much from the cold.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
NEGOTIATIONS STARTED AGk1N

Constantinople, Feb 1.-The Amer ican delegates remaining at Ceres, Macedonia. after the failure recently of negotiations for the ransoming of the abducted American missionary. Miss Ellen M. Stone. and her com panion, Mime Tsilka, have again started negotiations with the bri- gands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
THREE GENT CAR rARn

Cleveland, O., Feb 1.-The city council has authorized the director of law, by vote of 21 to 1, to draw up the necessary ordinances for a sys- tenn of three fare street car routes in this city
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
MUST NOT ACCEPT PASSES

Tacoma, Wash, Feb 11.-Governor Mcbride of this state has made new move in his war on the railway lobby. He has announced his. intention to dismiss any state employe who ac- cepts pass over a railroad, and de- clares he will crush out the lobby.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
Carnegie Makes Another Gift

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Andrew Car negie has sent check for $10O,00O to President Henry Morton of the Stevens Institute of Technology. It is payable to MT. Morton's order and is intended as an endowment for the Carnegie lab- oratory of engineering which was ded- icated Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
THE GRIP PARTED.
Three Miners Were Hurled to Thei1
 Deaths Instantly.

Deaths Instantly.
 South McAllister. I. T., Feb H. Three miners were descending mine No II going to work yesterday when the grip parted. causing the ear to dash down the slope to the end of tbe track. All the occupants of the ca1 were killed outright, one having his head severed from his body. The names of the killed are;
 Mike Smith.
 John Jackimo.
 John Rabbler.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
FIRE STILL RURNINc

Portland, Ore, Feb 1.-The fire which broke out in the hold of the steamer lndravelli and which com peheu her to return to port after starting on her voyage to Asia last Thursday is still burning. The loss nn the cargo of cotton will be heavy
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
sECRETL SOCIETY No LoNGER.

London. Feb 11.-A special dispatch received here today from Rome says that at a meeting of representatives of Italian lodges of Free Masons it was decided that Italian Free Masonry should cease to be secret society.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
THREE PERSONS AsPHYxIATED

Philadelphia, Feb 11.-Mrs Louisa vannella, aged 25 years and her two year old child. were found dead in bed at their home, 739 South Clarion street. late last night, having been asphyxiated by Illuminating gas. In the same room her other two children were found almost dead. but they were resuscitated after admission to the hospital
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
WAS AN EXPERT.

Milford. Conn. Feb 11.-JabeZ w.. Smith. aged 65 years. died here today He was a widely known expert in the manufacture of sewing machine nee dies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
WAS OUT OF WORK

Rochester. N. r, Feb 11.-James Payeny. aged 50 years. unable to pro- cure work. committed suicide last night by drinking carbolic acid.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
SUMMER HOME BURNED.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb 11.-Fire early to-day destroyed the suburban summer home of J. H Bass, the mill lionaire iron founder. Estimated loss, $200,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-11
EX-SHERIFF DEAD.
Newtown Man Who Also Represented
 Town in General Assembly.

Town in General Assembly.
 Newtown, Feb 11--Aaron Sanford, president of the Newtown Savings bank, died late last night after an ill- ness of ten days. He was r years of age.
 MT Sanford represented Newtown in the general assembly in 1850 and again in 1896. In 1877 he was elected high sheriff of Fairfield county. He leaves wife and two children.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-27
PlckINGs FROM FICTION.

Ghosts went out with gas.-'.The Pa
gan's Cup"
1t is only selfish people who cannot
believe that they are selish.-E. B.
Benson, Scarlet and Hyssop."
The things men inherit are mostly
weights; they must grow their own
wings.-"In White and Black"
Kings are great in the eyes Of the
people, but the people are great in the
eyes of Cod. Huntly Mccarthy, "If
I Were King"
One must love at least two women
to appreciate either, and did the silly
creatures but know it a rival becomes
them like a patch.-Edith Wharton,
'sThe Valley Of Decision"
Men r singularly unoriginal when
they make love OF pray. Women and
the Deity have been perpetually hear.
ing the same thing from the beginning
Of speech.-"The Story Of Eden"
A woman never does care for her
own soul so much as she cares for the
man she loves, but if she is good she
cares for her soul more than for her
happiness or even than for his happi.
ness.-"The Alien"