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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
THE ETRuRlA's BREAKDOWN.
Disabled Steamer Heard Frorl-Par
 ticuIars of the Accident at Sea.

Disabled Steamer Heard Fron-Par-
 ticuIars of the Accident at Sea.
 LONDON, March S-A dispatch to The Daily Mail from Horta, Azore Is lands, dated March ', says the Cunard line steamer Etruria is hourly expected at that port
 About 2 o'clock of the evening of Feb. 26, continues the correspondent, a rumbling in the engine room of the Etruria, followed by a crash, announc- ed that the propeller had gone, and it was soon discovered it had carried the fudder away with it.
 The Etruria was then in latitude 40.03 north, longitude 4O.36 west. She was experiencing fine weather, al- though not long before the weather had been boisterous There was no ex- cite1nent among the passengers when they learned of the accident. They dined and spent the evening in their usual manner.
 An hour previous to losing her pro- peller the Etruria had exchanged good night signals with the Cunard line steamer Umbria at distance of about forty miles and had dispatched various wireless telegraph messages from her passengers for delivery in New York. Immediately after the accident the Etruria tried, but unsuccessfully, again to call up the Umbria.
 The same night the British steamer William Cliff was s.gnaled. The Will liam Cliff stood by the Etruria until daylight, when an arrangement was made to tow the Cunarder. On the morning of Feb. 27 the British tank steamer Ottawa, from Philadelphia Feb. IT, was sighted The Ottawa stood by the Etruria until March ,.
 Nearly two days were spent in rig ging jury rudder, during which time the Etruria was lowed less than fifty miles
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
wa.hington,. Request violated.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 8-The ex- hibition of the sword presented to General Washington by Frederick the Great at the executive chamber was attended by a peculiar incident. When the will of General Washington was read after his death, it was found that he had willed his five swords to his five nephews with the proviso that they should not be drawn from their scabbards unless in the defense of the country" The sword presented by Frederick the Great has been strictly kept in scabbard in compliance with the provisions of the will. When it was handed to Prince Henry he drew the blade from the scabbard. Of course he did not know of the provisions of the will, but he had nevertheless innocent ly violated them No mention of the occurrence was made to the prince.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
TIMELY TOPICS.

Good strong shoes for the working man at Connecticut boot and shoe store. Fine values at $1.25, $1.5O and $2.
 Turnbull has 500 dozen mems and boys negligee shirts, the 50c kind, and the price is 43c.
 Latest music at Currans; third floor. Black cheyiot reduced from 50c to 39c, wash silks from soc to 25c.
 Pork will be 9c a pound tonight at Castles market; fowls 10c to 15c as long as they last.
 Special values in mems furnishings at Wilson & Tyrrelrs. Oxford shirts 50c. Union made overalls and aprons.
 Ladies' wrappers in eiderdown and f1annelette at 9Sc; black serge skirts, $1.79, at Miller Ss Peck's.
 The Boston Furniture Co is ready to serve you with the best of everything in housefurnishing goods.
 Some nice umbrellas at Reid S Hughes's tonight for $1. Laces and gloves marked down.
 Ziglatzki-Marks have a new lot of passe partout material binding strips, glass, mats, etc.
 Thomas Fenton sells sugar at re- liners prices. The quality of his tea and coffee is first class.
 Boys colored genuine madras neg ligee shirts for 50c at F. A. Wenzel's s. Good underwear same price
 For real live boys that tumble and climb, get one of those suits from $1 .4y up, at upson, Singleton & Cos.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
.0AKVILLE HAP pENINGS

Mass will be celebrated in St Mary Magdalene's church tomorrow at 9 q. m. There will be the usual services in the Union and All Saints churches to-mOrrow.
 l.. E. Warmers hair pin factory shut down yesterday for an indefinite period.
 An interesting letter has been re- ceived from Walter Place, who is travelling in Europe. MT Place IS su- perintendent of the pin factory here and is expected back some time III May.
 The Oakville Dramatic club will hold meeting next Tuesday evening at, the home of Mrs c. A. Smith.
 The members of the Social club are talking of holding fair in the near future.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
sn,ni.h Regencv May Continue.

LONDON, March S.-The Daily Mail this morning publishes letter from it's Madrid correspondent saying that all the important Spanish newspapers are discussing the possible necessity of prolonging the regency owing to the in capacity of King Alfonso to exercise the functions of sovereign. There is talk of forming sort of kings council. says the letter, to be composed of the queen regent, the presidents of the cortes, the archbishop of Toledo and the ex-president of the council of min isters. Another version of the story is that the queen regent is to prolong her regency for five years in order to ena- ble the king to complete his education by travel etc
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
St Michaers Parishioners Give Re
 ception to New Pastor.

w. D. Bradley, the Church street meat man, is making extensive i'm provements in his store this week When finished, the store will be more roomy and present a handsome ap- pearance.
 The borough workmen are Dusily engaged in bringing back the cross walks in town from the realms ot darkness and putting them into pas sable condition.
 The sleighing, which has been pret ty good the past few days, is pow practically a back number and the pleasant smile of contentment which has adorned the liveryman's face for the last week is gone and he is once more an ordinary man. Miss l. Kennedy has returned from a business trip to New York.
 Atetena, New Hampshire. Dr Merrill was called to his home by message to the effect that his sister was seri- ously ill.
 The reception given last evening by the St Michael's church parishioners to their new pastor, the Rev W. H. Garth, at .Pythian hall, was a bril- liant affair and was well attended. The reception was in charge of the Church Helpers and music was fur nished by Professor Faulmann. The catering was attended to by Mrs Thorpe.
 The first annual concert and dance of the St Francis T. A. & B. drum corps will be held at Columbus hall, Thursday evening, April 3. Fords orchestra will furnish music and Pro- lessor Baxter will prompt
 The Naugatuck High school basket ball team went to Ansonia last evening to play the High school team of that city. They were defeated by score of 13 to II. The local boys put up a good game and if the Ansonia um- pire had not been afraid to give q fair decision the score would have been more in Naugatucks favor. A large number of local people accompanied the team down and all are of the opin- ion that fair play was not awarded the local players.
 There was no session of the borough court this morning.
 Several of the sidewalks about town are in very slippery condition. All though they are not in q slippery con- dition in the middle of the day, yet i'll the morning aud evening they are in very bad condition and sand should be placed on them before somebody falls and is injured
 The High school basketball team will play the Torrington High school team flis evening at the Gem opera house.
 Four Weary Willies'' spent last night at the police station.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

At St Paurs church last night the Rev NIr Stansfield preached an inter- esting sermon on ..The Ritual and the Christian Life" before large audi ence
 A party of employees from the Ber- becker & Rowland concern enjoyed a sleigh ride to Cheshire last night. They had a most delightful time
 The Waterville Dramatic club has received the manuscript for it's new play and the members will yt' once be- gin zealous work, so that they may be- come acquainted with their parts in q short time. The play will proba- bly, be produced in May.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
TO FIGHT RAILROADS.
The Minnesota Legislature Demands
 Lower Passenger Rates.

The Minnesota Legislature Demands
 Lower Passenger Rates.
 ST. PAUL, March S.zSenator Daly introduced a resolution in the senate, which was unanimously adopted, which demands decrease in passenger rates from the railroads operating in the state.
 The resolution sets forth that the earnings of all roads in the state have increased beyond reason and that while freight rates have been gradual ly reduced there has been no reduction in passenger rates for twenty years
 It directs the railroad and warehouse committee to investigate the matter of rates and make the proper orders to have them reduced to not more than 215 cents or less than ? cents a mile for first class fare. A lower second class fare is also to be made. The commis- sion is directed to report what has been done in this direction at the next session of the legislature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
Subsidy BiH Postponed--Confer
 on Cuban Reciprocity.

Subsidy BiH Postponed
 on Cuban Reciprocity
 WASHINGTON, March Son ac- count of the indisposition of MT. Vest (do) and MT. Mallory (Fla.), who ex- pected to speak on the pending ship subsidy bill, that measure was not con- sidered by the senate yesterday
 The diplomatic and consular appro- priation bill was passed, and then the senate took up the measure for the pro- tection of the president of the United States. Nfr. Bacon (Ga) continued his speech begun on Thursday in opposi- ton to the bill, making an extended constitutional argument against it. The senate agreed to make the bill the un- finished business at the conclusion of consideration of the ship subsidy measure.
 The bill to classify the rural free de- livery service and to place the carriers under the contract system held the floor in the house. By an amicable ar engagement general debate will be con cluded today, and the bill will be con sidered under the five minute rule Mon
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Bu.sness Checked by Flood and sform-Wheat and Corn Advance.

Bu.snesa Checked by FIeod and storm-Wheat and Corn Advance. NEW YORK, March 8-R G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says: Unsettled weather was the most un- satisfactory feature of the business sit nation A sudden thaw following an exceptionally heavy snowfall produced freshets and floods. Manufacturing and transporting interests suffered se- yerely, and consumers were urgent for shipment of delayed goods, while great quantities of merchandise became stall sd in transit Preparations for an enor- nous spring trade continue undimin- fshed.
 Not only is there no improvement to be recorded in the iron and steel out look, but floods in the PittSburg region added to the pressure by completely closing many plants and damaging much costly machinery. Supplies of coke failed to increase because the railways were badly disorganized, and the net result was a week of light out put when requirements were notably heavy. Recent destruction by the ele- ments makes an unusual demand for structural material, and on spot busi- ness buyers gladly pay premiums of $6 ton above list prices.
 All staples Steadied, and some rose sharply, the net changes for the week amounting to considerable advance. It was natural for grain to hold firm when wheat receipts at. the west were 2,S99,344 bushels compared with 3, ,747,- 952 last year, while arrivals of corn were but 2,001.9 bushels against 5,020. .43S year ago.
 For the first time in this season cot ton showed an advance over the price at the corresponding date last year, and it is significant that the higher fig ure failed to attract heavy selling at the south.
 Commercial failures during February numbered 1 ,104, with liabilities of $11,- B02029, against 1,024 i'll the same month last year, with total indebted ness of S11, ,2S7,211 Manufacturing de- faults were 23S in number and $4,915,- D15 in amount, compared with PIP a year ago for S4,39s.741. Eight hundred traders suspended. owing $4, 737, ,491, against 757 last year, with liabilities of S4 444, ,ST3.
 Failures for the week numbered 176 in the United States against POS last year, and IT in Canada against 26 last year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

The New Century circle, Compan- ions of the Forest, held an interesting meeting at Pythian hall last evening. One application for membership was received. The circle now numbers 54 members and is in tiourishing con- dition, with S200 ill the treasury. How is that for an organization eight months old?
 A. Q. Plant who gave an entertan- ment here last fall consisting of nov ing pictures, has written for a date some time in the near future. When he was here before it was under the auspices of the F. of A. and C.. 0. F He writes that included in his Die lures are many views of the recent fire in Waterbury.
 The Athletic club gave another ex- hibition at the club rooms last even ing. There was a good attendance. The various numbers on the program were received with enthusiasm by those present.
 Ernest Therault is on the sick list.
 Richard Sweeney has accepted q position with the firm of Seeley l& Up- ham,
 The road gang is at work shoveling out the snow drifts on the Woodbury road
 The selectmen held at meeting at thelr room in town hall last evening.
 James H. Downey is on the sick list.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
A Ca1ifornia Railroad Merger.

SAN FRANCISCO, March S.-The Southern Pacific company has filed arr ticles of incorporation here by which it transferred all it's property in Cali fornia, Arizona and New Mexico to a new corporation, and hereafter it's hold ings in the three states will be man. aged by one company instead of three. The new corporation is consolidation of the three old companies. It is known as the Southern Pacific Rail- road company. Its capital stock is fixed at $159 445, ,000, making it the largest corporation ever organized in California
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
HOW TO CURE THE. GRIP.

Remain quietly at home and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as di- rected and q quick recovery is sure to follow. That remedy counteracts any tendency of the grip to result in pneu- monia, which is really the only serious danger. Among the tens of thousands who have used it for the grip, not one case has ever been reported that d'd not recover. For sale by all druggists ordered condition of the stomach and constipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these disorders and cure the headache. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
no minfne strike This Year.

PETERSBURG, March s.-There will be no strike of the coal miners in the Pittsburg district this year. The opera tors of the district and the miners have concluded their conferences on the To- cal scale by adopting the scale of last year practically in its entirety. The only changes made in the scale were technical in nature and of DO general effect The 500O0 -or more miners of this district will by this agreement con tinue at work without conflict
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
ME. Bryan,s Guarded Reply,

SCRANTON, Pa, March S.-William Jennings Bryan, who lectured here last night, was asked whom he considered q Democratic presidential possibility. He said: No one can tell in advance what the issues will be or what will be their relative importance. It ought to be safe to predict that Democratic prin- ciples will be applied to the issues, and it ought to be that the platform should be written by those whose fidelity to those principles is not subject to sus- nicionS''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
CecIl Rhode. seriouslv IIr.

LONDON, March S-Telegrams -e- ceived here from Cape Town represent the condition of Cecil Rhodes as most grave. Mir. Rhodes is suffering, accord ing to these dispatches. from angina pectoris- His heart is enlarged and is encroaching on the lung space. Relief is afforded by the periodical admins tration of oxygen. Dr. Jameson is in constant attendance upon the patient, who has been i'll for some time. He sees no one except his close personal
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Fu.itives From Justice.

SAVANNAH, Ga, March S-Judge Emery Speer ill the United States dis trict court declared forfeited the bonds of Benjamin D. Greene and John K. Gaynor, who, with William T. and T.. H. Gaynor, Oberlin M Carter and Mi chael A. Connolly, were charged with conspiracy against the government in connection with the improvements in Savannah river and Cumberland sound. In forfeiting the $40,000 bonds of each the court declared them to be fugitives from justice. Bench warrants were is- sued for their arrest
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
More About Thomas Maxwell's Ex
 perience on Train.
Watertown, Conn. March ', 19C

Watertown, Conn, March ', 1902. Correspondent Waterbury Democrat: Dear Sir:-In to-night's issue of the American there is what purports to be the other side of the story regard ing my experience in getting to work last Saturday morning. Conductor Scott says that he was not aware that l wanted to get off at Welton's. This seems strange when the fact that ! have been working at Smiths shop for the past year and going back and forth on the train the greater part of the time is considered. The state ment that I refused to give Conductor Scott q ticket on the way back is an error on the part of the writer of to- nights article ill the American. I did offer to give the conductor a ticket provided he would let me off at Vel tons. This he refused to do. Then l refused to give him the ticket. There is always two sides to a story, the right side and the wrong side. The public in this case is the judge as to which is right
 Yours respectfully,
 T. MAXWELL.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Bates to Succeed Otis.

WASHINGTON, March S.-An order issued by Lieutenant General Miles, commanding the army, directs Briga- dier General J. c. Bates, commanding the department of the Missouri at Omaha, to take temporary command of the department of the lakes at Chicago on the retirement of Major General E. S Otis on the 25th inst. This assign ment is in addition to General Bates present duty and is only temporary pending the assignment of perma- pent commander of the lakes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
A rennsylvania chautauaua.

PHILADELPHIA, March S.-At a meeting held in the library building of the University of Pennsylvania an or ganization was effected known as the Pocond Pines Assembly and Summer school of Naomi Pines, Pa. The charter for the new Chautauqua was granted by the court of Monroe county on Fri day last Professor NJ. c. Brumbaugh of the University of Pennsylvania is chancellor, Rev Charles A. Dickey of Philadelphia president of the board of trustees and w. E. Easton of East Stroudsburg secretary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Bandits CaDture a Priest.

PEKING, March S.-Bandit soldiery have captured q priest at Jehol about 100 miles northeast of Picking. Both the French and Russians are anxious to send troops to rescue this priest, but as Jehol is rich gold mining district the court has ordered General Mai Uk Wan to hurry and release the prisoner in order to forestall the entry of for eign troops into the district.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
MISS Roosevelt wtu Not Go

WASHINGTON, March S.-It is re- ported on good authority that Miss Alice Roosevelt will not see King Ed ward of England crowned. The presi- dent has decided that for a young girl she has been too much in the public eye of late. Instead of the trip to Flu rope. and her visit to the king of Eng land she will go to Cuba to visit Gen eral and Mrs. Leonard Wood.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Union Printers Win Long Strike.

NEW YORK, March &. Typograph- ical Union No. 6 has won it's long fight against The Sun. By the terms of q joint agreement just signed the office will be unionized. The printers at present employed in the office, it is understood, will be retained if they join the union.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

Mrs c. E. Van Deusen of Kilbourn, Wis. was afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation for long time. She says: "I have tried many preparations, but none have done me the good that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets have" These tablets are for sale at all drug stores. Price p cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
The Territory of Jener.oK.

WASHINGTON, March 8.-The house committee on territories has decided to report the bill giving the Indian Terri tory territorial form of government to be known as the Territory of Jeffer- son, with a legislature similar to the other territories, governor and dele gate to congress.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Renort on Dairy proauct.

WASHINGTON, March S.-The cen sus preliminary report on butter, cheese and condensed milk, factory product, including urban dairy products, shows the following summary for 1900, with percentages of increase since 1890: Number of establishments 9355, in crease 99 per cent; capital $365QS, ,015, increase 120 per cent; value of products $131, ,199,317, increase 109 per cent,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
Fort Des Nfoines,

OMAHA, Neb. March S.-In ac. cordance with orders received at the headquarters of the department of the Missouri the new fort at Des Moines will be known as Fort Des Moines to perpetuate that name. The christening is made at the direction of President Roosevelt
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
striking Miners Win out.

SHANIOKIN, Pa, March 8.-The strike of 1000 employees at the Natalie colliery, operated by the Shamokin Coal company, was ended yesterday in the miners being paid off and the com pany guaranteeing to hereafter dis purse semimonthly wages regularly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
The Cuban Postal Case.

HAVANA, March S.-At yesterdays hearing of the Cuban postal fraud cases counsel for Estes G. Rathbono finished their argument. The fiscal will speak again today. The cases will then be taken under consideration by the court and a decision is expected within q week
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
To Dynamite Ice Gorge

MIDDLETOWN, N. T., March S. Preparations are being made by the town authorities to dynamite the great ice gorge at Pelletts island, which will release an immense quantity of water extending for miles, The Erie railroad and inhabitants in the path of the flood are taking preegutionaTy meas nres. A R. 21ss1Aa--
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

Headache often results from a dis ordered condition of the stomach and constipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these disor- ders and cure the headache. Sold by all druggists.