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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
GENERAL LEES REFUSAL.

| General E. F. Alexander relates in 1 the Century these interesting words of l General Lee, just before the surrender l General Alexander having proposed that the Confederate soldiers be au- i thorized to disperse, and report to General Johnson or to the governors | Of the states, General Lee replied: Suppose 1 were to adopt your sug- gestfon, how many do you suppose would get away?'
 l replied: T think two-thirds of us could get away. We should be like rabbits and cartridges in the bushes, and they could not scatter like that to catch us.''
 We'll he said, T have less than l6,00O infantry with arms in their hands. Even if two-thirds of these got away it would be too small force to accomplish any useful result. either with Johnson or with the governors of the states. But few would go to Johnson, for their Ii omes have been overrun by the enemy, and the men will want to go first and look. after their families. As to any help from Europe, l have never believed in it. I appreciate that the surrender of this
 
 federacy. But that result is now in- eyitable. and must be faced. And. as Christian men, we have no right to choose course from pride or person. al feelings. We have simply to see what We can do best for our country and people,. Now, if I should adopt your suggestion and order this army to disperse, the men, going homeward would be under no control. and. more over, would be without food They are already demoralized by four years of the war. and would supply their wants by violence and plunder. They would pursue to catch at least the gen. bands of robbers. A state of society would result throughout the south, from which it would require years to recover. The enemy's cavalry, too. would pursue to catch atleast the gen eral officers, and would harass and deyastate sections that otherwise they will never visit Moreover, he said. ''as to myself, l am too old to go to bushwhacking. and even if it were right to order the army to ilisperse. tine only course for me to pursue would be to surrender myself to General Grant. But" he added, ..I can tell you for your comfort that Grant will not de- mand an unconditional surrender He will give us honorable and liberal terms, simply requiring us not to take up arms again until exchanged" he then went on to tell me that he was in correspondence with Grant, and ex- pected to meet him in our rear at 10 a, n., when lie would accept the terms that had been indicated
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
ACCIDENTS
 WILL. HAPPEN

rheumatism is relieved.-ltis a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest
 Expected to Die.-"I cheerfully add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectr.c Oil. We use it for many things. Was run over by team of horses and lumber wagon; did not expect would live; badly bloated; my friends bathed me nearly all over with Eclectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it in the house''--Mrs. Wp, F Babcock, Norvell, Jackson Co.,, Mich.
 Cured the Sprain.--Mr. Chas. II. Bamann, a wholesale jeweler, No. Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. T., writes: "Ihave used your Eclec. tric Oil and can recommend it as the best general medicine l have ever tried. fell off my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any use to you, you can use my name. shall always carry bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle tool-bag as part of my equipment, and will recommend it to my friends"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

sIt will be a long time" says a Washington critic, before Representa- tive Dicks words to the republican bosses in the caucus, You propose free trade for the farmers and protection for the trusts, are allowed to be for gotten. Mir Dicks long and close rela- tions with Hanna and other republican bosses have been such that he ought to be able to speak with authority about what they propose"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
HEARD Ia PASSING

The repeal of the war revenue tariff takes the 10-cent tax off a pound of tea. This should reduce the retail price that much.
 All large guns for the United States will be made 10 per cent longer in the future to give greater velocity and closer shooting. The slow burning powder which has come into use in re- cent years requires the change.
 Attorney-General Knox has decided that the public lands in Porto Rico be- long to the United States and not to the Island government. This is in lire with the government policy making Porto Rico purely federal territory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

The twenty-fourth annual report of the state board of health. just being sent out by pr c. A. Lindsey, is an in. teresting document, even though near " all it contains has already been gwen publicity The volume is a large one, containing upwards of 200 pages. which shows how this department of the state government has grown in the past feY years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
WHY HE WAS ABSENT

In certain Kentucky town where the colored population Is quite large, the pupils of the school were all oblig- ed last winter to be vaccinated. says Donahoe's Magazine. A Sister in- quired of little colored lass about eight years of age as to the cause of the absence of her brother from school and received this answer: Please, Sister, he's sick; he dun got procras- tinated tother day and his arm is swelled as big as a saw log"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
HALEATEICHTYHALE
Famous Journalist and The ologian Honored at Boston.
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.
Grafton by Senator Eoar-sa Fitting Response by tE,e Learned Octo- genurfan. Who Indulges Tn
 Backward Look.


 BOSTON. April lin recognition of his long, busy and fruitful life as a journalist. theologian, a philanthro- pist and man of letters several thou sand of Boston-s leading citizens gath cred i'll Symphony hall last night to honor Rev. Edws~l Everett Hale, D. D., and lend him the hand of welcome and congratulation on his eightieth birthday.
 The assemblage was in many re spects a notable one, for nearly every sect and race in the city was repre- sented. The evening was devoted to three anthems of praise, most ft- ting responsive reading, learned and eloquent. oration by Senator George Frisbie Hoar and singularly unselfish
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

The democrats of New Britain last night put Mayor Bassett forward once more as their standard bearer for may orally honors. Now if the republicans will only put up Alderman Curtis there will be a battle royal on election day. The alderman loves the mayor, not, and the mayor believes in reciprocity in that respect toward Curtis.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
FRIDAY, APRIL I, 1902.

The famous battlefield at Busaco, Portugal, where the Duke of Yelling ton licked the French army in 1910, has been turned into golf links. Por- tugal would seem to be in need of a society for the preservation of histori- cal places.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Fidelity court,
 Democratic association, Third division, A. O. H, Court Lincoln, A 0. F. Protector Hose company. Rose Hill Hose company. Speedwell lodge, k. of P. Mizpah colony, U. Q. F. F. Sheridan lodge. N. E. o. r, Waterbury lodge, B. P. o. E. Cigar Makers union, No 395. Connecticut lodge, A. o. U. ". Household Ruth, G. U. o. o. F. Winona council, IT o. U. 4. NJ. Townsend lodge school meeting. Court Richard Wagner, F. of A. Court stephen !. Meany. F. of A. Waterbury Steam Filters and Hel rS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

ing accidents we couldprevent. But our sight ends with the present instant, There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us in an hour--we can't tell.--But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to its soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04
COUCHES

good assortment of easeful, broad attractive Couches of best possible con struction, and quality guaranteed Couches that cannot be duplicated marked for immediate deHyery-be- cause we must have the room. Here Is a sample of some of the prices:
 S14.S5 for one that Is adjustable or both ends, covered in handsame velour six rows of tufting. price was SIS.
 $19.S5 for cne of similar deser ption, except it is wider. With eight rows O. tufts, oak frame. With claw feet. Have sold others just like t for S24. Another in Silk Velour. has hair stufing. Price was S22, will sell fer SITS
 One with a massive quartered gold en oak frame. covered in myrtle verona velour-goods nearly as heavy as car pet Good value at s30; $24.s5 will buy it.
 S15 Couches, guaranteed for year, for S12.50.
 J. M. BUREAU & CO.,,
 50 BANK STREET. UNDERTAKINGS calls an-
 swered by c. 2. Seymour. 1S1
 Maple street, phone; D. NJ. Stew
 art, 1G1 Franklin street. phone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

If we could only see a little ways into the future, what a iot of distress
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-04

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
UATERBURY'S SHARP SPURS
Was the Cause of His Arrest in
 London Saturday.

Earl of Shrewsbury Had the American
 Polo Player Pulled for Cruelty to
 administration Do Not Like
 the Delay in Fixing a Date for the
 Next Match-Not Anxious to Await
 the Kings Pleasure in the Matter.
 ' London, June 2.-In the London po- lice court this morning summons was sworn out by the Earl of Shrewsbury charging Lawrence Waterbury, the American polo player, with cruelty to animals in using sharp spurs in the game played at Birmingham on Satur- day for the American cup. The sum- mons is returnable on Friday.
 The Birmingham committee has fix ed the date for the next match for Saturday, June '. The Americans wanted to play on Thursday, June 5. They have been chafing at the uncer- tainty and delay all to their opponents advantage. The reason the date was not fixed earlier was due to King Edward, who was unable to decide whether Wednesday or Saturday would suit him best. But, as one of the Americans said, it is more important to us to win than to play before the king. Our ponies and men are now in the best condition, and the earliest date possible was what we wanted"
 The English team will be recon structed before it meets the Ameri- cans again. Patteson w. Nickalls will be succeeded by c. A. Miller, who was first choice for the team but who was prevented by an accident from playing in the first match for the cup. There is considerable doubt as to whether the Englishmen have the right to change now, when each side has named their team and their spare men. Apparently, however, they have a technical right to do so, as no stip- ulation to the contrary was made be- fore hand. But, it is easily seen what an advantage it gives the Englishmen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
BALFOUR ANNOUNCES THE TERMS
BOers Will Have Self Government and Dutch VIII Be
 Taught in the Schools.
MILITARY WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE TRANSVAAL

No Tax Transvaal to Pay Cost of the 5Oooooo to Re-Stook Their Farms-To Gel Concessions the Burghers Must Lay Down lhelr Arms and Everything to Lord Kitchener Prisoners Brought Back to South Afrca Without Loss of Liberty or Property-Rebels Liable te Fri a According of Colony to Which They Be- longed. the house commons
  J. unprecedented terms of peace south follows: hand all their rhes guns their control possible South Africa liberty guilty of
 
  Rifles allowed possible segoyern  There s o the of the The e3O0OOO0 sterling provided reock  Rebels liable colony which they will
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
A suicide CIubman.

CHICAGO. June "A letter found in the possession of L. Wachman, a travelling salesman who committed sui eide in a North Clark street saloon leads to the belief that he was a mem- Der of a New York suicide club. From passages in the letter it is thought that another member of the club committed suicide last week in New York city. Wachman fell dead while being served with a glass of beer Physicians who examined the body declared it was case of poisoning. A bottle of poison bearing the name of drug store in small town in California was found in WachmanS pocket.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
ROBBED ON POND STREET.
Row Yesterday in Which One Man Was
 Badly Used Up.

Badly Used Up.
 John Brzankieviez of 20 North street. was assaulted on Pond street early last evening, rendered unconscious and robbed of $1O0. It is said that the vic tim and few companions were trying to get into saloon on Pond street when a row started near the place, and during the excitement a man with a light oYercoat ran up behind Brzan- kleyiez and struck him on the head. Ills victim threw up his hands and lurched forward, striking the sidewalk flat on his face. He lay in that posi- ton unconscious for several minutes until friends and bystanders lifted the lnsenslble man to the steps of nearby house. His face was badly 1acerated his front teeth loosened and his nose apparently smashed His assailant disappeared and no effort was made to capture him. Dr Kilmartin and Dr. Ihlbault were called and the injured mans wounds were cared for. He was removed to his home in a hack.
 There was another skirmish on lack son street about 4 o'clock in the after- noon, when Nicola Iamele was struck on the head with bottle and rendered unconscious. His assailant fordad tbo Naugatuck river and got out of the way The men fell out over q game somethlng similar to that of pitching pennies at stick to see which had the better aim. 'i'e :. Nelther case was reported at the po- ice statlon. The worst thing about lhen was that Officer John Sullivan. who rendered valuable assistance to the North street man. is practically out suit of clothes. The man yom- lted all over him and he will be obliged to get whole new s.outfit.,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
DEAD IN EXCHANGE HOTEL ]
Bottle Containing Carbolic Acid
 Found Near Bedside.

The Man Had Been Out c: Work a Long Time and Was Despondent- One Cent and a Bunch of Keys the Only Possessions He Had-A Sister ill Bridgeport Was Notified of His Death.
 William Smithers, a man apparent ly about 45 years old, was found dead i'll bed this morning in his room at the Exchange hotel. A bottle which had contained carbolic acid was on the stand and beside it a glass with enough of the acid in it to show that the poison had been poured into it. Everything suggested that the man had committed suicide. Acting Medi- cal Examiner Graves was called and after examining the body ordered it removed to Gray's morgue on North Main street.
 The dead man was die Sinker and worked for time at his trade at Mat thews and Willard's. He got out of a job some time ago and since that time he had been Respondent, so that
 
 He tried hard to get work, but he seemed to have poor luck and things were going from bad to worse with him. He came here from Meriden about a year ago and had been at the Exchange place hotel most of the time since. He had supper with the rest of the boarders last night and later borrowed a quarter from the clerk. stating that he was sick and wanted to get some medicine. Whether he bought the carbolic acid last night or not is not known. 1t bore the mark of Burpee's pharmacy and was la belled Poison as the law requires, but inquiry at the place failed to elicit anything definite as to the time the purchase was made. They had no recollection of the man or the pur- chase. If this could be determined it would be possible to tell whether he had the acid ill his possession any length of time.
 Letters were found in his posses sion showing that he has a sister, Mrs Albert Furness, residing on Grove street, Bridgeport. She has been no- tified. These and other documents showing that he at some time belonged to a company of hussars in Canada or England, together with one cent and bunch of keys were about all his per- sonal effects. When found about 5:3O o'clock this morning, he was in bed, undressed, and the position he occu- pied showed that he must have strug- gled hard during the death agony. The only real proof that has been ob- tained that he swallowed the acid is the presence of the bottle and glass at his bedside with unmistakable evi- dence on them that they had been used quite recently to hold acid. There were no marks or burns on his mouth or face such as are usually mo- ticeable in cases of suicide from car- bolic acid. Smithers was well liked at the hotel and had many friends about town who will regret to learn of his rash act.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02

Africa, but the opinion is expressed in official quarters here that Commanu- ant f'ouche and other Boer leaders Ill Cape Colony who did not attend the Vereeniging conference will come Ill or their own account. It is also thought to be extremely improbable that 1t Will be possible to bring many troops nome in time for the coronation.
 Later in the day the crowds in the streets increased in size, became noisler and there were indications of a repetl- ton tonight of the scenes witnessed when the relief of Mafeking was an- nounced. The East Enders invaded the West End, and factory girls and boys>took possession of St James street and Piccadilly, rendering traffic most difficult
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
MAY STOP BALL GAMES.

Mir Durant Says Complaints Are Nu-
 merous About Sunday Playing.
 Prosecutor Durant stated to-day that if complaints continued to be made to him regarding playing baseball on Sundays he will have to take measures to stop the game There is no req son why the game cannot be played without the players or spectators threatening each other with violence The game has been stopped in one section of the town on account of the uproar attending it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
ANNUAL MEETING OF JUDGES.

Hartford, June 2.-The annual meet ing of the judges of the superior court was held at the capitol to-day. There were present Baldwin, Hammersley. Hall, Prentiss, Thayer, Ralph Wheel CT, George Wheeler, Robinson, Gager. Shumway, Elmer, Case and Roraback. Judge Baldwin presided and Judge Roraback acted as clerk, which posi- tion he will hold for the ensuing year.
 The present clerks, assistant clerks and state attorneys. were re-appointed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
COURTS sEPARATED THEM.

Paris, Jpune 2.-A dispatch received to-day from Monaca, confirms the re- port pulished by the Petit Journal this morning that, at the instance of the prince of Monaca, the courts of the principality have decreed the judicial separation of the prince and princess of Monaca. The princess was former ly Alice, dowager duchess of Riche- lieu, daughter of Michael Heine, a banker of New Orleans La.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
REJOICING AT JAMAICA<

Kingston, Jamaica, June 2-There were great rejoicings here to-day at the conclusion of peace in South Afri- ca. The governor, Sir Augustus Hemming, sent a cable message to the colonial secretary, Joseph Chamber lain, offering him the heartiest con- gratulations in behalf of the people of Jamaica.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
TRANSFERS HELD MEETING.

An Organization Was Formed at Yes
 terday's Session.
 The teamsters of Waterbury held a meeting yesterday and effected organ ization. They are about a hundred strong and expect to keep adding to their number until every teamster in Waterbury has been gathered in. One of the first things they will agitate for is some different arrangement regard ing hours. Some employers think nothing of keeping their teamsters at work late into the night without any compensation for the extra hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
STEAMER IN COIIJs1oN

New York, june 2.-Captain Dilley of the steamer Melbridge, which vessel ar rived here to-day from Gibara, reports having been in collision yesterday in latitude 34.24, longitude 74.3O, during thick fog, with the schooner Helen w. Matrin of Bath. Me, from Boston, bound south. The steamers rails. davlts and boats and rigging were dam aged. The injury which the Helen Matrin sustained was not reported.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
A COSTLY FILTRATION.
Young Woman of Mount Vernon Given
 Sixty Days in Jail.

New York, June 2.-Police Justice Marshall of Mount Vernon has sen fenced Alice Myers, young woman of that place, to sixty days insthe county jail for flirting with a builder of Port chester by telephone.
 Several months ago the builder met the woman. She learned his telephone number and was, his wife alleged, con- tinually ringing up his house and ask ing him to meet her. Usually the tele- phone was answered by his wife, who exhausted every effort to find out her husbands admirers name.
 Miss Myers's attorneys secured her release on a writ of habeas cornus
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
NO NEARER SETTLEMENT

Hartford June 2.-The second month of the carpenters strike opened to-day with the carpenters. master builders and lumber dealers as far as ever from settlement. There are now 16O carpenters idle in the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
WEAyERS ON STRIKE

New Bedford, Mass, June 2.-About 25O weavers employed at the Pierce mill No 1, struck to-day, alleging that on many styles of work less pay is now received than was given previous to the advance in wages made last April
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
WEALTHY RESIDENT DEAD

Woodbury, June 2-Francis Daw- son. wealthy resident of this place, elghty-four years of age, who was for merly prominent as a woolen manu- facturer, being connected with the firm of Dawson, Ward tS Co, died at his home here last night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
Noted Hotel Man Dead.

CINCINNATI, June "A. c. Core. aged sixty-one years, president and principal owner of the Grand hotel and the Gibson House in this city, is dead after an illness of three months. He had been in the hotel business here more than forty-one years as proprie tor of the old Spencer House and the Broadway hotel in former years and accumulated large fortune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
GONE TO OLD POINT

Washington, June 2.-Attorney Gen. eral Knox is repidly recovering from the cold which has kept him from his
 office and has gone to Old Point Com fort for a few days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
THE POPE PLEASED.

Rome June 2.-On the receipt of the news of the conclusion of peace in South Africa the pope expressed his joy adding: "I hope to close my eyes on world wide peace''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
STOCK MARKET CLosED.

Liverpool, June 2.-The cotton, grain and provision exchanges here closed at l o'clock today in consequence of the general holiday declared in celebration of peace in South Africa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
TRANSPORT MEADE ARRIvEs

San Francisco, June 1.-The trans port Meade arrived yesterday from Manila with soldiers and passengers from the Philippines Besides the pas sengers were 28 officers and S54 men of the Twenty-frst infantry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02

Wilkesbarre, June 2.-At noon Presi- dent Mitchell gave out the following statement. Reports received from every mining county indicate that where the eight-hour work day has not been con- ceded only 80 per cent of the firemen, pumpmen and engineers have ceased work. This number will be increased tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02
WANT TO BE PARDONEu

Hartford. June 2.-Thirty- y-eight ap- peared for pardon before the board of pardons to-day at the opening of the June session. No action was taken in reference to any of them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02

manning fire, engine and pump rooms at these works. There are 16O0O men and boys employed in the mines in this district.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-02

Pottsville, June 2.-The leader bosses and pump bosses refused to take the places of the strikers in the Shenan- doah district to-day and the machinery is idle. The operators say that they must strike breakers, who have been brought here ill large numbers.