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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
TARIFF DEBATE BEGUN.
Philippine Measure Before Senate
 War Tax Reduction Planned.
patronage.

Philippine Measure Before Senate
 War Tax Reduction Planned.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Debate or the Philippine tariff bill began in tht senate today. On behalf of the majorf ty of the committee on Philippines Chairman Lodge yesterday reported the measure and gave notice that he would call it up at o'clock today. MT Rawlins (Utah), acting for the minor ity of the committee, offered a SubSti ute for the bill of the majority and an nounced that he would submit some re marks on it at the conclusion of Mir Lodges statement in support of the majority report
 During the greater part of the session the measure providing for the estab lishment of department of commerce was under consideration. An effort was made by MT. Nelson (AIinn.) to SC cure vote, but the opposition to many of its provisions became so strong that the effort had to be abandoned.
 The time of the house of representa-. tives was occupied in general debate on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. An item in the bill carrying $5OO,. 900 for military post at Manila pre-. cipitated long debate, in which some of the ablest debaters on both sides of the house took part. A semihumorous speech bz MT. Clark (Mo.) elicited re ply from Mr. Cannon Qll), which in turn drew the fire of MT. Dearmond (Mo). Others who participated were MT. Richardson (Tenn, Mir. Grosvenoi (O9, Mir. Alexander (N. Y.), Mir. Grow (Pa), Mr. Williams Qll) and MT. Un, derwood (Ala).
 The Republican members of the ways and means committee have de cided to begin consideration of the bill reducing war revenue taxes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
MARRIED WoMEN's RIGHTS.
Decision Affecting Those Welded in
 This State Before 1877.

Decision Affecting Those Welded in
 This State Before 1877.
 Judge Case filed decision with the clerk of the superior court at Hartford yesterday on the demurrer of Cephas B. Rogers to the special reply to the fourth defenses and to the special an swer to the counter claim and cross complaint, in the suit of the state of Connecticut against Philo F. Hotch- kiss and Mir Rogers. MT Hotchkiss was a trustee under the will of Will liam H. Inlay, late of Hartford. He succeeded George NJ. Bartholomew, re- signed. MT Rogers, who lives in AIeri- den, was surety for Mir Hotchkiss ;n the sum of $25,000. MT Hotchkiss squandered the estate, it is claimed, and the action is brought to recover on the bond.
 Georgianna I. Hotchkiss, one of the beneficiaries in the trust, was married in Connecticut prior to 1877 to Philo F. Hotchkiss and subsequently, while q resident of New York, she executed q certain contract which raises an i'm. portant question in the case. On the question that came before Judge Case under the pleadings he files the fol lowing decision:
 Mrs Hotchkiss now is and was when | she executed the bond in New York. a resident of that state. That she had been married in Connecticut before the emancipation act of 1877 does not con- trol her subsequent status as a resi- dent of another state nor can the dis abilities of coverture, which would at tend her here reach her acts or affect her contractural rights in a state where where such disabilities do not exist. l do not understand that Free mans appeal, 69 Conn, 533, seeks to give extra territorial effect to our local law. It is practically conceded in that case that the contract of a Connecti- cut woman under the full disability of coverture, if made while she is tenn porarily from home and in state which recognizes the right of such wo- men to make contracts, is enforceable against her in q Connecticut court To that extent, at least, the opinion seems to approve the doctrine of the leading case of Milliken ys Pratt, 125, Mass 374.
 The trust in question is a Connecti- cut trust, governed and controlled by 1 Connecticut law. The laws of New
 York are not concerned with it, nor would it seem that they reach or con- trol Mrs Hotchkiss's right in it. But quite aside from that question, the paper which she executed is in no sense an alienation or pledge'' of her ] interest in the trust. It does not pur- 1 port to be such. It is mere bond
 conditioned upon the faithful discharge of Philo Hotchkiss of the duties i'm. posed upon him as trustee. It's incl. ] dental effect upon her interest in the trust fund under conditions that have I arisen since its execution is without significance in determining the real character of the instrument It seems
 to me that each ground of demurrer
 Is we'll taken and the demurrer is
 therefore sustained.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
y. T. PEHELAN
,THE STEAMSHIP TRUST.
German Delegates Promise to Main.
 tain Autonomy,

German Delegates Promise to Main
 tain Autonomy.
 BERLIN, Jan. 21--An official state ment issued by the Hamburg line sets forth that Herr Ballin, di- rector of the line, and Dr. Wiegand of the North German Lloyd Steamship company will proceed to New York, there to continue the conferences begun in Cologne and London for the regula- ton of north Atlantic traffic.
 The impression prevails among the officials of the German steamship lines that something very big in the steam ship world is about to happen. They seem, however, to know as little of what this may be as do outsiders.
 When questioned concerning the pos sible amalgamation of German steam ship lines with American and British lines, Herren Ballin and Wiegand have clearly and positively said the pending negotiations did not remotely contem- plate any merging of the German lines with foreign lines in the sense that German stockholders would surrender their control.
 The talk for months past of Ameri. can invasion and the absorption of Ger man lines by the Morgan corporation has made German shareholders suspi cious and curious about the conferences to be held at New York, so that Herren Ballin and Wiegand, while keeping their own counsel as to the particular objects they have in view, have never theless assured the German share own CTS that the autonomy of the German steamship companies will be preserved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
POLICE COURT DoINGs.
Case for Violation of Vendor Law
 Nolled This Morning.


 A girl who said she was employed by the Scovill Manufacturing Co was before Judge Burpee in the city court to-day charged with intoxication. Could she see herself as the spectators saw her she would doubtless never drink again. Her face was swollen and congested, her eyes were red, and her apparel dishevelled and and her hair and hat awry and tossed. She conld give no excuse for her condition of last night. Apparently she could do nothing but cry. What counted against her was that she had been arrested last month for the same offense and was discharged by the chief when so- bered up. This time the court felt she ought to be punished and she was fined So and costs, with the reprimand that if she again appears in court she Will be given a jail sentence.
 A case against Michael Cassidy for drunkenness last Saturday was nolled for $1O and the case against Michael Jeseritti for violating the vendor law was also nolled, it appearing to the court that Jeseritti intends remaining in the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
BoER WAR DEFENDED.
Secretary Chamberlain Defines Great
 Britain's Position.


 Britain's Position.
 LONDON, Jan. 21.-The first impor- tant debate of the session began in the house of commons last night on an amendment to the address in reply to the speech from the throne While the amendment constituted a recognized part of the opposition programme, strangely enough it was not supported by a single front bencher. The debate, however, called out MT. Chamberlain the colonial secretary, who vigorously took the field in defense of the war. He made the significant statement that if, as Lord Rosebery's speech intimat- ed, the Boers believed they could at any time secure a repetition of Lord Kitchener's terms he wished to in form them that they were mistaken.
 Mr. Chamberlain added, however, that the governments programme was not one of extermination.
 The Boers had already been offered terms whose liberality surprised even England's most severe critics. Since they had been rejected the government did not propose to embarrass itself inlln al 1ull luC1 CpCN414C OAACA eAAeA ~SA tainly would not withdraw the proc lamation of Aug. z, 1901. It would not propose any general confiscation of property.
 Mr Chamberlain said that the mag unanimous treatment of the soldiers of the Confederacy had been upheld as an example, and it had been suggested that the course of the United States in that matter should be followed in South Africa.
 T am willing to accept the parallel, 7 said the colonial secretary. While the lives of the soldiers were spared, no political conditions were given the Con federates. while their property was conf1scated on a tremendous scale. see no reason whatever to believe that an unconditional surrender would per- manently alienate conquered people. It did not in the case of the United States, although it did not lead to i'm mediate harmony But after a period which is 6 mere trihe in the life history of nation it did lead to complete re- union"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
Notice to Fish Dealers.

Sealed proposals for furnishing the Almshouse with fish for three months commencing February 1st, 1902, will be received by the Board of Commis- sioners of Public Charities until five o'clock in the afternoon of Saturday, January 25th, 1902; prices to be on cod fish, haddock and hake with heads and tails on and entrails removed, and on cod fish, haddock and hake fully dressed. that is, with heads and tails and entrails removed; qualities and de- liveries to be to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of the Poor.
 The Board reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids.
 By order of the Board of Commis- sioners of Public Charities.
 THOMAS F. M'MAHON,
 1-21-2 Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
Pneumatic Tubes For Berrin.

BERLIN, Jan. 21.-The imperial post. office is causing plans to be prepared for a complete system of large pneu- matic tubes for the transmission o1 Berlin mails such as are used in New York and Philadelphia. The German government some months ago asked an American pneumatic tube company to submit plans and estimates for this work. The chief engineer of this com. pany has been in Berlin since last Au. gust working out the details of the plan in conjunction with the engineers of the imperial postoff1ce.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
wATERTowN TO L1TcHFIELD.

Southington, Jan 21.-Work of build ing an electric road from Watertown to Litchfeld will be commenced this spring. Theodore H. Mckenzie, who made the survey and who will be one of the owners of the proposed road, said to-day that work of financing the company had already commenced and that more than $50,0O0 of the $75,OOO capital stock has been subscribed. The cost of the road and necessary equip ment will be about $150,O0O The company has charter rights to build from Litchfeld northerly to Norfolk where connection with the Central New England road will be had. MT Mckenzie said that it is the intention of the company to build to Norfolk as soon as the line between Litchfield and Watertown is in operation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Figures of Merit of the Organizations
 for the Month of December.

In orders sent out yesterday from the office of the adjutant general the figures of merit of each organization or the National Guard for the month of December are presented The Sec ond regiment leads in the infantry with percentage of 91.43. The other regiments stand: First, S9. .72: Fourth, S3.60; Third, S1. .61. The Ma chine Gun battery has the highest rat ing in the brigade, it's figures being 97.29. Other figures are: Troop A, 93.35; Separate company, S4.67; Naval battalion, S4.15; Battery A, 93.52. The Brigade Signal corps has a rating of 94 73.
 The orders also contain section in- structing the quartermaster general and commandants of organizations to drop from their property accounts, as expended in the service, non-commis- stoned officers cheyrons, and in fu- ture to omit carrying the same in their property books.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
FATHER BRENNAN ASSIGNED.

New Haven, Jan 21.-Rev Father Brennan, formerly of the St Johns parish of this city, who was recelNy appointed a chaplain in the United States navy, has been assigned to the U. s. s. Hartford. and assumed his du- ties yesterday morning He boarded the ship in the Brooklyn navy yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
workmen Injured by, Dynamite.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 21.-Fifty sticks of dynamite exploded with ter rife force near Bedford, a suburb, where gang of men were making a new i'll on the Cleveland and Pittsburg railway, resulting in the serious in jury of three men. Michael Skelady, a laborer, had both legs blown off. He may die. Michael Barons may also die from his injuries. George Suleki was terribly burned. All the men are Italians.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
H2 TIME S

A year you have to go down in your pocket for who? Why, the landlord of course Will you continue when you can buy three family house for $3,800, with a large lot, also barn: Rents for SAP per month. Isn't this worth thinking over?
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-21
One Days Entire Receipts Re
 funded to Customers.

On January we will begin 8 REFUND SALE, which. will continue until February 1 inclus- i've. During this sale all sales checks will be dated and at the end of the sale, cards numbered to represent each business day will be put in envelopes and then placed in a box and we'll mixed. and a disinterested person will draw from this box one card, and all monies paid to us for goods on the date shown on this card will be REFUNDED IN FULL TO CUSTOMERS OF THAT DATE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

The New York Independent is In no
way sensational paper. nor is It too
conservative and IL has won right 20 be
heard by all classes. II publishes
Miners Story" In which some pretty
hard tales are told concerning tho cond-
ton OF things IN the coal mine district.
The miner who tells the tale gives evil
dence OF thorough knowledge OF the sit
uation. He says the workers ask no lux
uries. but merely enough 20 live on. 60
buy wives and daughters neat calico
dresses once In while and keep their
children at school long enough ~ give
them reasonably fair education. These
aspirations do not threaten the right OF
property owners whether coal operators
or not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
ANOTHER OUTBREAK.

made very Pawtucket yesterday that there
decrease the feeling of against the United
Traction company Such outbreaks occurred the second city
the deserve the ondemnaon but be denied
that they the deob of the stubborn and condered
the corporation has pursue BY announcing
It's refusal obey the tenhour law by the General Assembly
Tor the ameioration of the condition the workers.
caed the trouble which requires the of nearly
hundred mamen under Pawucket and the expense will
not fall the traction company but upon the the
Nor this the whole front of the offending of this
corporation After the trouble began and the strike
given opportunity submit questions in dispute aba
ton but with customary nsoence declared had nothing
trae Such selfish and almighty naturally
the unhnkng among the strike mpahsers
disturbances followed.
In these however the and
have reaned from taking whatever They
themselves in lawbng citizens and whenever possible
have couneed their hsy and houghess supporters against any
acts that would be violation of the public peace
Present conditions disgrace this commonwealth which
heretofore has seldom been compelled call soldiers to
suppress The chief blame Rhode Islands
good fairly be charged the company which,
having refused to obey statute pempto declined
reasonable and peaceabe adjustment grievances of its en-
ploye will be long after the existing ended before the
traction company action will be forgotten condemned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
MUCH BUSINESS
VIII Come Before Common
Council at Meeting Tonight.

An adjourned meeting OF the common
council will be held this evening and while
the docket Is brief the session may be
n lengthy and interesting one for It viii
probably be the last unit September.
Chairman Rawson OF tho committee on
education VIII introduce a resolution to
impose a special tax for the purpose oG
raising sufficient moNsy to pay or the
deficiency which Will exist at the close
OF the present school year. This resolu.
tion will be advocated under the authors
ty OF an old law which, IL Is said. allows
the levy of a tax at any time In order
to help out the school fund 1t Is esti.
mated that tho deficit for the present
year will be about $4,000. and IN order
TO pay this q resolution 20 aasess q special
tax of one or two cents on a hundred dol.
lars would be sufficient II passed TO.
night under suspension of the rules. 10
win probably be concurred In by the
aldermen Thursday afternoon.
The fro commissioners Will ask for an
additional appropriation. and SO will the
finance committee TO mako repairs on
school buildings during the summer vacas
tion.
The committee on highways has sew
eral matters OF considerable importance.
The principal one is a resolution TO hire
$40. 600 for and directing the commissioner
OF public works TO build a bridge. includ-
ing abutments and approaches therefor
over the WoonasQuatucler river In the
line of Egan and Chatlet streets.
The other matters are a report recon-
mending resolutions for the layout Of
Tuxedo avenue and Catalpa road. reso-
luton for defining grades OF Hassan
street and Gray street; report upon .
petition 10 define grade for Grand View
street. and "a resolution permitting Will
liam Hawkins TO move a building.
At the last meeting OF the Common
Council several petitions for leasing
amusement privileges at Roger Williams
park were introduced and referred TO
the Board OF Park commissioners. To-
night the board will return these petit
tions with their Endorsement upon them.
In view OF previous expressions by the
board upon such matters, IL is not be-
lieved that these petitions Will receive
the approval OF tho commissioners.
From the board OF aldermen will come
notice Of the passage OF resolution 10
apply 10 the general assembly for authori-
building OF new street by viaduct. or
otherwise from Market square, South
Main street or Dyer street 10 Benefit or
Prospect streets. From tho same body
will also be received report OF the COM
mittee on finance upon the request OF
the committe on city property asking for
an additional appropriation.
The only matters OF miscellaneous busi-
ness are the petition OF Joseph Il. Cory
for remission OF tax, and tho petition OF
the Butler Exchange company to build
conduits In and across Hay street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

Carroll ID. Wright, united States labor
commissioner. has stated he has COM
pleted his investigation OF the anthracite
coal strike as requested by President
Roosevelt and 1t will be interesting to
know just what this report will be. Mr..
Wright also claims he has reached rock
bottom and evidently is perfectly salts
fed In his own mind as 10 whore the
cause OF the strike lies. He has. however.
made no direct statement as yet placing
the cause. We do not see how any report
from him can affect matters to any great
extent The operators declare they have
nothing TO cover up and that they cannot
and will not comply with the demands OF
the men. while the mine workers state
emphatically they will not return until
the various operators make concessions
90 them. IL seems like the meeting OF an
Irresistible with an immovable body. And
the end is not yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
The Voice of
The People
THE ORIGINAL OFFENDER.

Editor Providence News: The one I'm.
portant fact to be ever borne in mind
and never lost sight of in the controversy
between the traction monopoly and It's
former employees is that the trouble was
precipitated by the action Of the mo-
nopoly In defying law of the state.
The law-making power is vested by the
constitution OF the state OF Rhode Island
in the legislature.
That body, In it's wisdom. has enacted
for the protection OF the public a statute
that the legal limit OF days work on
the street railways shall be ten hours in
u consecutive hours In any "a hours.
That the legislature is competent to
make such law must be acknowledged
and the validity OF the law must be up
held while 1t is a law, which is while IL
remains on the statutes. There are only
two bodies having legal power to annul
the law ana neither of them Is the trac-
tion monopoly.
One Of these powers Is the legislature
which may annui the law by repeal. and
the other is the supreme judicial court
of Rhode Island, which may annul the
law by finding IL in conflict with tho
constitution OF the state. Until this is
done until the law is annuled by the
entitled TO the samo obedience and re-
spect to which every other valid law Is
entitled
But now comes the traction "Mephisto-
pheles" who says that the monopoly is
not defying the law; that IL Is willing
that its employees shall work only ten
hours. but claims the right TO mako
special contracts with It's men for any
number OF hours upon which they may
ma Ha Of ha
employe to force his counsel 10 its one
sided contract, the threat that unless he
does agree TO the terms prescribed by
the monopoly he shall suffer a reduction
OF wages.
II this Isn't a defiance or an evasion
lection OF the public from the danger at
tending the operation OF electric cars by
men rendered incompetent by fatigue re-
sulting from protracied hours Of duty.
The traction "Mephisjopheles" lays great
stress on the right" OF the employees
and Of the monopoly TO enter into any
enter into. But they have no such right.
Every man and presumably every cor
poration has the undoubted right TO en-
ter into any contract he sees fit To- enter
into. so long as I'm tho exercise or that
right no doSs not trnnSgrcss the equal
right OF any other individual.
This alleged right OF contract Is limited
I'm this way. and ~ Is che principal func-
ton OF the state 90 determine what sort
of contracts are not violative OF that
right A contract whereby an individual
shall sell himself into slavery IL void: a
contract TO furnish game in the close sea-
son IL void: a contract 10 furnish foreign
laborers for service IN the United stateS
is void. Tho right OF contract r. hedgtd
about bv very salut0ry and very tmpor-
tant limitations ana the legislature Of
Rhode Island has added 10 "a another
limitation. which decrces that contract
entered into whereby more than 10 hours
service in 70 cons uutivc hours In any "a
hours on the strso1 railways OF RHODE