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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
CITY NEWS.

A son was born this morning to MI
| and Mrs Peter Conroy of George street
The administrators on the estate oi
the late John J. Murphy has declared
the estate inSolvcnt
| A mock trial will be held by the
members of the class of 1903 of the
High school on Friday, November 2S
Special forecast for Connecticut:
Fair tonight; Saturday showers in
north portions; fair in south; fresh
southwest winds.
The members of Court r. II. Phelan,
e. OF a.. are requested to attend a spe-
cial meeting of the court this evening,
to be held at ForesterS' reading room
in g. A. Il. hall, at 1880, to take action
on the death of their late brother, Past
Chief Ranger John Daggan.s
superintendent Kelley OF the s1reeI
department. is getting after property
owners who are maintaining hitching
posts in front Of their premises that
lean over the cutters or obstruct the
walks. Some Of those small pipes that
are used as hitching posts benz easily
and never should be used for that pur-
pose.
a$ ~NCdLly IlI OL tie l,GUJ TONS OIL SOLL
coal which was ordered by the city
from local coal dealers for use in the
public schools has been delivered. In
spector of Schools Matthew Smith says
that the experience Of the school jani-
tors in heating the schools with soft
coal has been SO far all right They
haven't much fault to find with it.
The funeral of Mrs. Nora Ryan took
place this morning from her late home
on Stone street to st Francis Xavier's
church where Il mass Of requiem was
celebrated by the Rev Father Curtin.
The bearers were Hubert Reed, John
w. Reed, Frank Reed, George Miller,
Fred Miller, Albert Miller, all nephews
Of the deceased. The floral tributes
included a wreath from the employees
of Mr. Bradley's department. at the
American Ring Co; a pillow lettered
Grandma, Annie and Joseph Leary;
bouquets, Mrs Hosier, Mrs Walker,
Mr. and Mrs Charles Dietrich, Jennie
Allen, Tessie Kelly, Sarah Quinlan.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
CONCERT AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Hungarian Violin Virtuoso Will Be
Here Nnvnmher 81


A grand concert by the distinguished
hungarian violin virtuoso, MARCEL de
Aoldy, will be held at the High school
assembly hall on Friday evening. No
yember "a. Miss Grace Noble an
American mezzo-soprano Of highest
reputation, who has just returned from
ABROAD, Will also appear. One Of the
most unique features of the entertain
ment Will be the cimbalon solo. rem
dered by the native gypsy cimbalist.
Ihls weird stringed instrument. ne
cullar . ana native to Hungary, is termed
= .ne gypsy,s piano." and is really
the only instrument for the accountant
ment 2, OF the Hungarian gypsy airs.
!, me musical program will consist of
tue popular classics, a clever interpreta-
lion Of airs. Of local origin, while the
gypsy songs rendered will be selected
from repertoire of over 4. 900 melodies
~ W!ilch de Aoldy will be accompanied
py his famous Hungarian gypsy. The
directors of de Zoldy's four introduca
de Ioldy to the American music 1oving
pubic as the distinguished vounor
hungarian nobleman,'' the ssfamous
vlol1n soloist and spirited comnoser ;,
lhe "a! talented painter" the "ceIebrated
lltefateur AID poet" the ssthorolghbrod
sportsman" the ''favorite of tbe army !,
and, above all. .'the very SON of
honor. The advertising leaflets aIso
say that Lieutenant de Zoldy is tba
nero Of twenty-eight duels four or
which he fought in one day. and that
although he was always victorious he
can can make the proud boast that he mover
Killed or tried to kill his man. AT ono
period, 50 the leafet saws, he was
forced to fight three duels dav for
TOUT days. A remarkable man is he in
many Wavs and no doubt a large an
dience VIII he present at the High
schooI assembly hall on Friday even
ing. November p. to see and hear hin,
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Railroad increases wages.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Ia. - The
Pennsylvania Railroad company has
announced an increase of 10 per cent
in the wages of all employees of the
company east of Pittsburg and Erie
and now earning less than 5000 a
month. The advance became operative
Nov. /. This increase, which was de-
cided upon at meeting Of the direct
ors of the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany, will, it is estimated, affect
about $4,000 employees. The cost Of
the increase to the company will be
heavy. Estimating the average wage
rate per month at $50 a man, the addi-
tional expense to the company would
be $354,000 month, or about $4,25O,-
O00 q wear G#zst
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14

MONTPELIER, Vt, Nov. 14.-For
the first time in half century ma
jority of the temperance committee of
the legislature is in favor OF license,
with the result that the local option
high license bill has been favorably re
ported to the general assembly. The
bill has the Endorsement of thirteen
members of the committee, while
twelve members reported dispensary
bill. The opinion prevails among the
legislators that the contest will be a
bitter one between the supporters of
the two measures, with advocates of a
new prohibitory bill ready at any mo-
ment to offer their draft as compro-
mise
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
nr,Ixe WhoresaTe Arrests.

LONDON Nov. IA special dis
patch received here from Rome says
that the Sfcilian police, who have for
long time been trying to capture
a notorious brigand named Varsalone,
raided the district of Cammarata, in
the province of Girgenti, and took six
ty persons prisoners, among whom
were incladed marquis, mayor,
several doctors and number of law
yers. In the course of these drag
nets operations wealthy landowner
named Limo ba1ricaded his house and
shot one policeman dead and wounded
another. The police were unsuccess-
full, inasmuch as they failed to find
VarsaIone ~.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
GILMORE,S LIBRARY

New York, Nov 14.-The recentrv
published statement that the music f.
Drary OF the late p. s. Gilmore had
been secured from his widow for the
louisiana purchase band at price of
S275,OOO is denied by friends Of Mrs
Gilmore. The library is not in her
possession as she was forced to sell it
some years ago for a few hundred dol
lars. Mrs Gilmore and her daughter
are now living near Boston slenderIy
maintained by the latter's literary
work.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
COT THEIR MAN.
Detectives in New York Used
Decoy Letters.
MILLlONAIRES WERE THE MARX

OF This Man Who Threatened Them
With the Worst Kind Of Treatment
If They Didn't Shell Out-The Detec-
tiyes Had Been Waiting for Their
Man Since November 1--When Ar-
rested He Made Determined Resist
New York, Nov 14.-Letters contains
ing threats OF a ridiculous sort, death
by slow degrees, etc, and signed BY O.
lnan representing himself as the head
q band Of Russian nihilists, have an
noyed leading Inillionares Of this city
Tor some time. Detectives made fruit
less endeavors to locate the sender.
who demanded that sums of $1,000 or
upward be sent him at the general post
office.
Finally q watch was placed on the
delivery window and deccy letters were
mailed as the writer had demanded.
Since November 1 three city detectives
have alternated on eight-hour turns.
At last their vigil was rewarded by
request for the letters The man who
inquired was very powerful and when
the detective attempted to arrest him
there was O stirring struggle. Assist
ance arrived none too soon and the
prisoner was overpowered. He de-
clared he had been sent to the post
office by asstranger who awaited him
IN City hall park. He was taken back
to the place indicated to show himself
for some time, but no one approached
and the police decided that his story
was false. After he had begged for
release he became demonstrative again
and threatened to kill everyone CON
cerned.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
New prexico,s CapifaI visited

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Nov Ia. The
United States senate committee on ter
ritories, which is investigating the
claims of territories for statehood up
On their arrival at the capital of New
Mexico Immediately called before it
the principal judicial officials of the
district and a large number Of other
witnesses. The committee dined with
Governor Otero and took a look
through the city and surrounding coun-
try. The committee and the prince Of
Siam were counter attractions at Santa
Fp
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Night work On ladncation Ri1r

LONDON, Nov. Il. The govern
ment's "guillotine scheme" with regard
to the education bill was put in opera
ton in the house of commons last night
at II o'clock. The attendance was
small. Five clauses of the bill, with
their numerous attendant amendments,
were all closured and voted without
discussion. Members of the opposition
challenged every vote, with the result
that twenty divisions were taken be-
tween II o'clock and 3 o'clock this
morning, when the house adjourned,
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
British Warshfps For sale.

LONDON, Nov. 14-As a result APP
parently of agitation by Vice Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford and others re-
garding the lack of ''up to dateness" in
the British navy the admiralty has an
nounced that the battleships Agamem-
non, Ajax and Edgar, the turret ships
Hecate, Glatton, Cyclops, Hydra and
Gorgon, the torpedo ram Polyphemus,
the frigate Nettle, the cruisers Heroine
and Hyacinth and some smaller vessels
are all for sale. They will be dropped
from the navy list Immediately.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Train Eosners Gaae,lat.

FRANKFORT, Ind, Nov. 14.-Four
men attempted to hold up the south
bound Monon express at Cyclone. The
train slackened speed on striking tor
pedoes on the rails, but when the en-
gineer faced four revolvers he threw
open the throttle. The four men fired
rapidly and often, but all trainmen and
passenger escaped. Sheriff Corns and
deputies afterward caught the men,
who gave the names Of Charles John
son, James Mock, Frank Smith and
Harry Gray, all claiming to live in
Cincinnati.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
OFFICERS ELEcTEn

bridgeport, Nov 14.--The state fed
Grafton Of women's clubs elected the
following officers here to-day: Presi-
dent, Miss Mary NJ. Abbott Of Water
bury, firse vice-president, Mrs G. S.
Barnett of New Haven: second vice.
president, Mrs. r. w. Girard of Nor
walk: recording secretary. Mrs. T.. w.
Shelton of Shelton; treasurer, Mrs w.
A. Gates of WilIimantic.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
HIS LEG CIT nEE

Mystic, Nov 14.-Robert Patterson.
4 years old, the son Of Rev JOHN III.
Patterson, pastor of the Methodist
church here, had his right leg cut off
just above the ankle to-day RE was
onn his way to New Lon.lcn. whore he
attends school, and attempted TO board
moving passenger train when he
slipped and fell between the cars. He
was taken to the Memorial hospital in
New London where the physicians ar9
doubtful as to his recovery
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
TRIED no SAVE FLAG.

from. a Swedish sailor on the United
States army transport Sumner, has sac
rificed his life while attempting to save
an American flag which had been torn
from the stern of the vessels steam
launch. He plunged into the water
and secured the banner, but was caught
by the tide and swept away.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
CRY LOST CASE.

Emporia, Kan, Nov 14.--Judge Mad
den, in the district court, has decided
that man has the right to bury his
wife alive. The city asked for an in.
junction to- prohibit professor Civ
ing an exhibition Of hypnotism by
burying his wife for six days. The
city claimed the exhibition endangered
life, but lost the case.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
mrs. Tinsley courts Investfgatton.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 14.-Mrs.
katherine Tingley of the Universal
Brotherhood has received word from
New York to the effect that the Gerry
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children will send a representative
to California to aid similar societies in
this state in the institution Of proceed
ings to have the children removed
from the Raja Yoga school at Point
Iona. Mrs. Tingley III a statement
published says she courts the most
searching investigation and has applied
to the state authorities of California
for commission to investigate the
Raja Yoga school at Point Iona
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14

LONDON, Nov. IA. The Jewish
Chronicle this morning asserts that the
name of M. Catargi, Roumanian minis
ter in London, was omitted from the
list of diplomats invited to attend the
lord mayors inaugural banquet. This
was done, according to the paper, as
mark Of displeasure at the persecution
of the Jews in Roumania.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Not elected After Ar.

KINGSTON. n. Y, Nov. 14-John
NJ Schoonmaker, nephew Of Chief
Judge Parker of the court of appeals,
who was reelected. school commission
er, according to returns he received.
has learned by official canvass of the
board of supervisors that he is defeat
ed by John J. Harrington. He thought
he had carried his district by 20, but
Inct If by I 4 M
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Samoan volcano Breaks ont.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Nov. H.
According to advices received here
from Apia, Samoa, via Tonga, a vol
canic eruption has broken out in Sa-
vail, the westernmost and largest is
land of the Samoan group. Six craters
are reported to be emitting smoke and
flames. One village in the vicinity is
covered two inches deep with ashes
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
~, !. ,cvor;pa Sra ana stIen,

LONDON, Nov. 14.-In dispatch
from Livadia, Russia, the correspond
ent of the Daily Mail says the czarina
has fallen into a condition of deep
melancholy which takes the form Of
preserving silence for long periods,
even in the presence of guests. Her
majesty's condition is causing her doc
tors considerable anxiety.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Srrn1mhnIi A-nin

ROME, Nov. 14.-The volcano on
Stromboli island, off the north coast OF
Sicily, has commenced a terrible erup-
ton. a colossal column Of fire is rising,
and 1ncandescent stones are being
emitted from the craters. Many houses
ON the island have been destroyed
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14

80 per cent higher in some places and
20 to 30 per cent higher in other places
in the bituminous fields. The homes Of
the miners in the bituminous fields
were better than in the hard coal re-
gions After his direct examination
Mr. Wilcox, for the operators, cross
examined him at length regarding the
general workings of the miners organ
ization.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
seek Home In Turkey,

ST. PETERSBURG Nov. 14A Pc
tition from the Doukhobors Russian
Quakersl asking the sultan of Turkey
for permission to settle in some part of
his empire where they can cultivate
gardens with their own hands and not
be compelled to obey human laws is
published here.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14

TOLEDO. o.. Nov 14.--A gasoline
lamp In the general store of Stiles &
Weckerley at Whitehouse, this county,
exploded and five out of eight personz
Ia the store were badly burned, one
probably fatally Only slight damage
was done by the f}ames.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
BURGLARS SHOT MARSHAL

E1yria, Ohio, Nov 14--Four burg
lars held up and dangerously shot the
chief marshal here at an early hour
this morning. Subsequently the burg
lars attempted to rob the house of w.
J. Hitler The latter was awakened
and opened fire on the robbers, one Of
whom was killed. The others made
their escape.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
RI1rI.ER Is GIIII.TY

Kansas City, Mo, Nov IA spe-
cial to the Star from Columbia, Mo,
says: .sJury finds Butler, charged
with attempted bribery, guilty as
charged Penalty is three years in
penitentiary.''
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Nexr Yor1. Markets

FLOUR-Firm at the old prices; Minne-
sofa patents, SO. 90G54.10; winter straights.
So 45@3.55; winter extras, S2.8o@3.10; winter
patents, $3 60Q390.
WHEAT Steady to firm on light offer
ings and good support west; December,
785zQD7S 9-16c.; May, 5Sas@7S lice.
RYE Firnl;s state. 54W5472c., G. |. f.,
New York. No. western, 59c., f. o. b.
afloat: No. 2. 54Q545ac., track.
CORNERSTONE and higher on December
due to light stocks and steady on May in
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
esepera1 Matos AZ willem.,.d

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Nov. IL
General Matos, chief Of the Venezuelan
sevolutionists, and his son arrived here
yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. They
same in small boat, in which they
left Tucacas the previous evening.
General Matos is very i'll. His landing
was witnessed by considerable
crowd and gave rise to demonstrations
Of varied character.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14

REPORTS APPROVED.

New Orleans, Nov 14.-At the morn
ing session of the American Fedora
ton of Labor the reports of the ere
Dental committee were received and
approved. Alternates for President
Mitchell of the Mine Workers union
and two other members of that union
were seated. The afternoon session
was devoted to the introduction of res
olutions.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
WON DERBY GOLD CTJP.

London, Nov a. Royal Lancer won
the Derby gold cup at the Derby No
vember meeting to-day. Kings Cour-
ier was second and Ypsilanti was
third Nineteen horses starred W.
G. Whitney's Ballantine, the favorite,
was unplaced.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
Cabinet Making slow work.

MADRID, Nov. a. All efforts to
form concentration cabinet have
failed, and Senor Sagasta has now be-
gun an attempt TO form homogeneous
Liberal minis4'
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
SMALL BOY INJURED.
He Was Run over By Milk Wagon
on Cherry Street.

little boy named Norton, who
lives on Maple street, was run over by
a milk team at the corner of East Main
and North Elm streets yesterday after
noon about 4:3O. He was riding on a
box in the milk team when the driver
turned from East Main street onto
North Elm rather sharply, and the boy
was thrown onto the street and one of
the rear wheels passed over his body.
he was somewhat bruised, but was
not seriously injured.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
yOLLIDED WITH TROLLEY.

Hartford. Nov IA. Ernest e. Bart
lett, 20 years Of age, coilided with a
trolley car while riding a bicycle this
noon and was badly injured. 1t IL be-
}ieyed his skull was fractured.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
HAS ARANDONED TASK.

Madrid, Nov IA. Senior Sagasta in
formed the king to-day that he felt
compelled to abandon the task Of form
ing new cabinet.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
FINANCIAL AM conn,ERcIAL.
Closing stock Quotations.

Money on call steady at 5k per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 51a@6 per cent
Sterling exchange slightly easier, with
D4.87125 for demand and at 81. S375a4S "a for
60 day bills. Posted rates, $4.S5 and $4. SO.
Commercial bills, 4.e314 G4S4 Bar silver.
495sc. Mexican dollars, 39Ac. Government
bonds weak. Railroad bonds strong. Clos
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
waterbury, Nov IA, 1902.

s q
Editor Evening Democrat:
ALLOW me space III your paper to an
sWer the genlienlam Who LeIined hlm-
SELF "llrea Feeling III this morning $
Republican in his attack on Mi Luddy
ana the respectable h-Americans
who protested against this so-called
Irish comedian at jacques opera house
Wednesday evening. | have no doubt
but what this man Was very select i'll
adopting his new name. and l firmly
believe it suits him.. A man with any
sense of self respect that would not
protest against the caricaturing of his
race and still call himself an Irishman
must certainly have that tired feel
ing. The Irish societies of Waterbury
are determined to compel the men who
caricature their race to look for fields
for their talent other than Waterbury.
and believe in their efforts to do this
will have the support of the self-re-
specting citizens Of this city, and
have not the slightest doubt but
Messrs Jacques and Poll will not allow
any person on the stage of their the
aters that would offend any respecta-
bic citizen in the audience. With re-
gard to those men who agreed with
MI Iuddy in his protest against this
SO-called Irish comedian, / wish to
state that they are not rowdies. but re-
spectacle citizens and patriotic irish
men. some wearing medals for stand
ing by and fighting with Uncle Sam in
Cuba. the Philippines and China. and
] would like to ask sNIr Tired Feeling"
who heard from him when our mar
tyred President Mckinley called the
citizens of this free republic to arms in
defense of the flag we all honor and
love. think he still had the "tired
feeling" Mr. Sullivan, the so-ealled
Irish comedian, admitted to me that
he had come to the conclusion that he
has insulted in the past the race of
which he is member, and. further
more he assured me that he would
never again cariacture the Irish race.
With regards to Mr. Luddy, he is a
With regard to Mr. Luddy, he is a
and the Irish societies of Waterbury
Withstand by him to a man.
I hope the next time "Mr Tired Feel
ing writes an article for the press, at
tacking respectable citizens that he
win arise early in tile morning and
thus be fresh enough to sign his own
name, as does, Yours ohedientlv.
j. p. SHEEHANs
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-14
TIRED FEELING GETS A RIP
Correspondent Takes Up Cudgel
for.Luddy and His Followers

He Defends Them from the Charge Of
Rowdyism, and He Calls On the
Anonymous Writer to Come Out in
the Open-He Also Asks Him Where
He Was When the Men He Calls
Rowdies Were Fighting Under the
Stars and Stripes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-10-16
A Japane.e Retractio..

The art Of retracting without taking
anything back-if the bull may be al
lowed-seems to be understood in ia
pan. A young orator at political
meeting called public official thief.
A policeman on duty gravely rose and
addressed a remark in low tone to
the speaker. who thereupon said. THE
chief of police requests me to retract
the word which have just spoken.
Although the word Of a sage should
never re-enter, let US make a conces-
sion; let us take back the word and
keep the idea." Great applause and
cries of Bravo greeted the orators
escape from his dilemma.-Youth's
Companion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-10-16
Omega flour is good enough for
me.-BENTON MERCANTILE Co.
Died:

On Wednesday, October /, 1902,
the only child of w. P. and Kate
Allen. Little Algernon was a
beautiful child, only ten months
old, yet there was an intelligence
about him which made him at
tractive, ever playful and full of
life, he seldom ever was in an i'll
humor. A little angel strayed
away from Heaven to gladen our
hearts for little while, then went
to sleep mid the falling leaves
Sleep, sweet slumberer, thy little
prattling voice has been music to
me; thy sweet little playful ways
made thee dear to thy grand
fathers heart. r. H. A.
Plain Dealing, Oct. IL, 1902.