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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
TWO FLOATING ISLANDS
One Inhabited By Monkeys and
 the Other By Parrots.

Monkeys Shied Cocoanuts at the Crew
 of a Steamer-The Eruption in Mar
 unique is Said to Have Caused
 Three Floating Islands to Separate
 From the Main LanG.
 New York, June 5.-The Norwegian steamer Donald from Banes with fruit has just arrived here, says Philadei- phia special to the World. Captain Warneclis told this remarkable tale:
 We were two days out of Banes and about thirty miles from Watkins Island in the Caribbean Sea, when we came upon floating island. l, with the mate and several of the crew, rowed toward it. Thousands of little mon keys scampered all about the shore. and when we were in range they began d bombardment by shying cocoanuts at US. Wa captured two ironhcys.
 ''The following day we discovered another floating island and landed. This time we were greeted by q eoeey ot parrots of most brilliant plunlage.'
 Captain Warnecke declared that the eruption in Martinique had shaken up the entire district and the small pieces of land had become separated from some uninhabited island.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
FAST FREIGHT STEAMERS.

Syndicate Which Will Oppose the
 Morgan Shipping Combine
 London, June 5.-The negotiations of the British and the Canadian govern ments and some of the other colonial governments with the Cunard line and other lines comprising what is now termed the Liverpool syndicate (which is opposing the Morgan shipping com bine) contemplate, according to the Westminster Gazette, both q fast ser vice of mail and passenger steamers in conjunction with the Canadian Pa cific railroad and fleet of fast freight steamers. The mail steamers which it Is proposed to build will be of enor- nous size, capable of steaming p knots an hour, and will be fully equipped for use in war as armed cruisers The freight steamers will be 16-knot vessels, carrying 5000 to 1000 tons dead weight. The West minister Gazette thinks it probable that Nfilfordhaven will be the port of departure of the fleet. The scheme contemplates running line of steam CTS to China, Japan and Australia from Vancouver, E. c. Canada and Aus tralia are expected to join in paying the subsidies. The draft of the scheme involves the home government guaranteeing small interest on the capital involved. This would have to be ratified by the house of commons, .swhere." says the Westminster Ga zette. .sit will probably meet with op- position"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
Mareoni station Comp1eted.

NEW YORK, June 5.-The .Marconi Wireless Telegraph company has com pleted it's new station at Sagaponack, near Bridgehampton, on Long Island. This will supplement the Nantucket stations work ill furnishing maritime information. The American line has signitied it's intention of installing the Marconi system now used on the Phil adelphia on board the St. Louis and the St. Paul. The United States coast sur vey has made arrangements to use the device on board of one of it's steamers. and the United States signal corps has signed d contract for it's employment in Alaska. The company expects to complete it's primary station at South Wellfeet, Cape Cod, for transoceanic messages about June %
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
THE PLANT MILL CASE.
Judge Robinson Renders Im-
 portant Decision.

Fight on the Will to Be Made Under
 Connecticut Law-The Injunction as
 It Relates to Annuities Stands, and
 the Case Will Now Be Fought on It's
 Merits.
 New Haven, June 5.-Judge Silas A. Robinson devoted most of the time to- day to further inquiry into the status of the estate of the late Henry E. Plant, and the standing of the annuities provided for in the Plant will in favor of Horace G. and Charles E. Hoadley of Waterbury, who want the will ad- ministered ill the Connecticut courts. The annuities amount to $6,000 Col onel l.. +. Burpee, counsel for the Hoadleys, says no matter which way the wind blows the case will be fought out on it's merits. Judge Robinson de- cided so far as the injunction relates to the annuities that it would stand, and the fight on the will Is to be made under Connecticut law.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
CITY NEWS.

There will be meeting of the St Marys Reading circle at the St Mary's school building tomorrow night at 7:3O.
 Samuel Van Wagner was arrested this afternoon at 2:15 by Detective O'Gorman. He is charged with non- support.
 John Hanlon and Lena Connor of this city were married in New York at St Marys church by the Rev Father Hughes on Friday, May ?.
 An anniversary mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of Mrs Kate Gaffney of Baldwin street will be cele- brated at St Francis Xavier's church on Saturday morning at 7:30.
 The members of the graduating class of the High school were given their tickets for the commencement day ex- ercises at Polls theater. Thursday evening, June 19. Each pupil received seven reserved seat tickets.
 The big storm of Tuesday after noon came near leaving the town with out home for it's poor. Several shingles Were ripped off the building and while the racket was on Mir Mo- ran had all he could do to keep the in- mates from jumping out through tie windows.
 Daniel Corr got into trouble this forenoon with a friend in saloon and when he was taken into custody by Officer Simon Mccarthy he resisted. He made desperate fight against the officer, but he was landed finally in the police station and tomorrow morn ing will be called upon to explain.
 Thomas McElligott was arrested this forenoon by Officers Hayes and Hickey charged with intoxication and assault. McElligott was employed at the Mat thews & Willard factory and had some controversy with his foreman. Michael Spellman. this morning. The above named officers were sent to remove him from the factory and then began live ly tussle. The officers had a hard joD ill getting him to the police station.
 A fellow thespian of John F.. Sulli- van, named Benjamin Northrop, was arrested this forenoon by Officer Phe- Ian charged with assault. Northrop found himself stranded when the com pany broke up here few nights ago on account of their entire plant being seized oy Sheriff Rigney The men were in bad humor and Northrop got into fight with fellow employe. He will be given an opportunity to ex- plain all tomorrow morning ill the city court.
 Some of Buffalo Bills uetectives, who are so active in preventing pock- cts from being picked while the big show is on the road should take q peep into the side show and prevent, if pos sible. the distribution of suggestive lit- erature to children as well as grown people. If Buffalo Bills detectives are afraid to do this work then the local police should take a hand in it. Pamphlets were given out yesterday at the show that should not be allowed to circulate. Wonder if the Hon Will liam F. Cody knows what his freaks are doing in thls line? .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
ECONOMIC LEAGUE FORMED.
Officers Elected and Committees Ap-
 pointed Last Night.

pointed Last Night.
 New Haven, June 5.--'The New Ha- ven Economic league was organized at a meeting held in room AT Insurance building last night. Andrew Kelly was elected president Frank J. Horan. president of the Trades council, vice. president; William Trueman, secre- tary; Charles Greenfield, treasurer; Thomas Haire, financial secretary.
 The following committee of five was appointed to bring in the names of members of q standing executive com- mittee of twenty-five consisting of representatives of all classes interested fn the present economic movement, Frank I. Horan, Joseph I. Reilly. George M Wallace. President George Wallace of the Board of aldermen and William J. O'Brien.
 The following committee on consti- tuition and bylaws was appointd: Charls Gay. George NJ. Wallace and Andrew Kelly.
 A statement of principles consisting of about twenty-five articles was adopted and the meeting adjourned to meet again two weeks from last night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
TO BUILD RAILWAYS IN CUBA.
Company Incorporated in New Jersey
 With SA.5Oo.oOO Capital.

With S1,5OO,OOO Capital.
 New York, June 5.-Articles of in- corporation were filed yesterday in the office of the Hudson county clerk in Jersey City by the 1nsular Railway Co, which purposes to build and operate railroads in the new West Indian re public. The capitalization is $2500,- GOO, all. common stock, of which $5O0,- 900 has already been paid in with which to begin operations. The regis tered office of the company is No 15 Exchange place, Jersey City. The principal office is at No 34 Emperado street, Havana. Cuba.
 The incorporators are Wendell J. Wright, Demarest, N. J.; Isaac Cans, New York; Harry P. Ward, Closter, N. J.; Alfred J. Davidson, Rockville Cen ter, N. l., and James H. Griffith, Lyn- brook, N. Y. One of the lines will be fifty-fiye kilometers in length. and will run from Havana to the city of Mariel, province of Pride Del Rio. The others, which are in the province of Havana, are as follows: From Havana to the city of Guinis, ffty-five kilometers; Punta Brava to Guira de Melena, twen- ty-six kilometers; Elcano to Marsaqua, thirty-three kilometers;. San Diego de Las Vegas to the city of Vegrica1, five kilometers; Elcano to Cangrejeras, ten kil0meters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
GRAND TEMPLE.
Forty Third Annual Session Held at
 Seymour Yesterday.

Seymour Yesterday.
 Seymour, June 5.-The 43d annual session of the grand temple Templars of honor and Temperance convened here yesterday. About 40 delegates were present representing 16 temples. Grand Worthy Templar w. A. Fielding of Ansonia, presided. He gave his an- nual address in which he stated that he had visited all the temples during the year and no new ones had been instituted. He reported that work in the council department of the order was not as active as heretofore.
 Grand Worthy Recorder James A. Clark of Ansonia and Grand Worthy Treasurer John B. Butler of New Lon don, gave their reports which showed a total membership of 499 against 511 last year, the decrease being caused by the dissolution of social temple in Hartford. Receipts for the year were S5, 1OO.3O and expenses $2,4O7.O2, leav- ing balance of $2,692.SS. Officers were elected as follows: Grand worthy templar, w. H. Fielding, Ansonia; grand worthy vice templar, Albert c. Butler, Seymour; recorder. Joseph A. Clark, Ansonia; treasurer, W. J. Raw son, New Britain; chaplain. Charlotte Clark. AnsOnia; usher, w. O. Buckley, HartfOrd; guard, George F. Ham, bridge, Danbury; past grand worthy templar. w. c. Sharpe, Seymour; del egates to supreme council, Albert c. Butler Seymour.
 The officers were installed by Deputy Supreme Templar W. o. Buckley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
Notorious Burglar Arrestef

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-William Dowd, said to be the leader of a gang of burglars who have operated through out the Dominion of Canada and for whom the British authorities have been searching for months, is in prison here, awaiting extradition papers. Dowd, who is also said to be known as Frank Williams and Henry Blanchard, was arrested in Chambersburg, Pa, by Dep uty United States Marshal Myers of this, city, where he had been serving six months sentence for carrying con- cealed deadly weapons Dowd was Identified by gunshot wound in hi& arm,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
WILL INVESTIGATE THREAT

New York, June 5.-Minister Squiers is to make q thorough investigation of the reported Kidnapping and murder of a Spanish boy at Cienfuegos, and of the threats against the lives of wealthy Spaniards if certain amountSof money is not paid, says a dispatch to the Tribune from Havana. While no American has been threatened, his in- terest in the situation is because of the responsibility for life and property as sumed by the United States under the Platt amenament President Palma has taken prompt action toward the ap- prehension of the perpetrators of the murder He has made it clear that he will do all in his power to suppress lawleSSnesS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
ACCUSED MANS SISTER.
Miss Gallivan Tells of Her Brothers
 Whereabouts on Day of Murder.

Miss Gallivan Tells of Her Brothers
 Whereabouts on Day of Murder.
 Norwich, June 5.-The state closed it's case i'll the Gallivan murder trial here to-day. The last witness for the state were Coroner F. T. Broan, who identified the purse containing $460, given him by Henry A. Jansen, q de- tectiye from Chicago. Jansen and Constable Hazelhurst testified to find ing the money ill Gallivan's home. The first witness for the defense was Miss Kate Gallivan, sister of the accused. She testified to her knowledge of her brothers actions on November 20, the day of the murder. She said he went out with his gun about three o'clock on that afternoon and returned again shortly after four. He remained around the house until after supper and then dressed himself in his best clothes. She was giving testimony when recess was taken
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Kansas City June 5.-The British re- mount commission which has been pur- chasing and shipping mules for use in the British army in South Africa and India. will be disbanded within d few days and most of the officers who are now on duty here and at Lathrop, Mo, will be given long leaves of absence. The office of the commission in this city will remain open until next week. Colonel de Burgh. the senior officer, is about to leave for Washington.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
BOY DIES OF OVERsTUDY.

15-YearOld John Dan Led His Glass
 Diploma Will Be Buried With Him.
 New York, June 5.-Fifteen-year-old JoE1 Dan, who stood Aatl the head of the graduating class of public school No 6, HOboken, died at his home in that city on Tuesday He was to have been valedictorian at the commence ment exercises of the class. Excessive study aggravated an affection of the heart and when the examination at the school was over week ago he was obliged to take to his bed
 He kept crying for his diploma and at the meeting of the commission of public instruction Monday night the document was made out and given to his teacher to present to him. He died a few moments before the teacher reached his house. The diploma will be buried with him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
Compromise In Rice Will Contest.

HOUSTON. Tex, June 5.--A partial compromise has been entered into be- tween H. B. Rice, administrator of the estate of w. M. Rice, the recluse mil lionaire, for whose murder Albert T. Patrick is now under sentence of death, and O. T. Holt, administrator of the estate of Mrs. Rice, in whose inter- est Patrick claimed to have been work ing. Under the agreement MT. Holt has filed two instruments relinquishing all claim to the estate of w. NJ. Rice, the consideration in each being $53,o00. Some of the heirs under the will of Mrs. Rice are not included in the set tlement
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
TO STUDY JAPANESE.

Chicago, June 5.-Japanese is the latest language to be added to the list taught at the University of Chicago. according tG an announcement made in the course of study for the summer quarter. Prof Yashiaka, graduate of northwestern university, has been se- lected to teach the language. There are number of students in the uni versity who expect to go to Japan as missionaries.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
: TooLE's CASE NoLLEE.
No Evidence That Saloon Keeper As
 saulted Detective McClalr.

No Evidence That Saloon Keeper As
 saulted Detective McClair.
 In the town court in Branford yester- day Judge Doolittle nolled the charge of assault preferred against Michael Toole, saloon keeper, by Shadrach McClair. of the McClair detective agen- cy in New Haven. The nolle was en- tered on the recommendation of Prose cutting Attorney Kinney.
 The prosecuting attorney said that he had investigated the matter thor oughly and had looked into all the evi- dence He was satisfied that whatever Toole did the night McClair's men were thrashed. he was apparently acting to quell disturbance and maintain order in his place. He said ne was convinced that the detectives were responsible for the trouble.
 The two Ilquor cases against Toole were continued again until next Satur- day at the request of counsel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
FOuND DEAD TO-DAY.

Westbrook, June 5.-Edward Bailey, aged about 65 years, was found dead at his home here this morning. Medi- cal Examiner Bloomfield viewed the body and decided that death was caused by heart failure. Bailey came here from Berlin about year ago. He had no relatives here and lived alone
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
RECEIVED BY POPE LEG.

Governor Taft and Other Members of
 Commission Who Are Now ill Rome.
 Rome, June 5.-The pope to-day re- ceiyed Judge Taft, governor of the Philippines, Judge Smith and Major Porter of the judge advocate gener- aIs department at Washington, and Bishop Thomas O'Gorman, composing the commission to the vatican on the part of the United States, to treat on the subject of the church's lands in the Philippines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
ONLY TWELVE PLAYERS.

New York, June 5.-Advices have been received from Paris to the effect that M. de Riviere the manager of the Monte Carlo international chess tour nament, has decided to admit only 12 players in the third international chess masters tourney to be played at Mon te Carlo. He also decided to abolish the way of counting drawn games of giving 14 point to each player and to adopt the usual style of counting 1a point each player for a drawn game.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
AuEAn 0E MAROON.

London, June 5-At the end or the third round ill the contests for the open golf championship (which began ar Hoylake. near Liverpool, yesterday)- Alexander Herd assumed the lead, With q total of 226 strokes, three ahead or Harry Vardon, whose score was 229- yardon did not show to advantage in this mornings play. He took eighty strokes to complete the round, while Herd finished ill seventy-five.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
NOT AN OFFICIAL MAP

Washington. June 5.-The govern ment of Peru has advised the state de- partment that the may of the country which appeared in the feruvian sec ton of the PanAmerican exposition is not to be considered an official publica- tion. It is understood that the map covered certain boundaries which are in course of adjustment and that it is not to be considered as an official de- lineation of the situation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
K|TCHENER'S RISE.
Balfour Praises the Man Who
 Arranged Peace Terms.
SAYS HIS RISE HAS BEEN RAPID

Three Years Ago He Was Voted $150,-
 GOO for His Services in Egypt-Ap-
 pointment of Michael H. Herbert as
 Lord Pauncefote's Successor Gives
 Satisfaction-Mak Up of Budget
 Reopened Unpleasant Controversies.
 London, June 5.--In accordance with King Edwards message to the mousse of commons yesterday, the governments leader, A. J. Balfour, in the house tnls afternoon. asked for vote or Ioo'ooo to Lord Kitchener. As a remarkaple coincidence parliament, June Q, three years ago. voted its thanks and 45O,- GOO to the same general for his services in Egypt.
 Mir Balfour, ill supporting the motion, referred to Lord Kitchener's rapid pro- motion. He said it had been given to few public servants to compass so much work for their country in so short a time as Lord Kitchener, who, besides being commander-in-chief III South Africa, was commanuer-in-chier designate in India. He found the army in South Africa in a state of disorgan- ization or dislocation, consequent upon the i'll success which attended the Brit ish arms at the early stage of the cam- paign, and he executed his duty with admirable energy and skill But it was not till Lord Roberts left that the claims of Lord Kitchener to the grati- tude of his countrymen reached the im- portant magnitude.
 The closure was adopted by a vote of 273 to 13S and the grant of the $250000 was passed by vote of 3S0 tG A. The minority was composed of tho Irish nationalsts and one or two radL calls.
 London. June 5.-The universality of the approval of the appointment of the Hon Michael H. Herbert as ambassa- dor to the United States, in succession to the late Lord Pauncefote,is quite un- usual. No dissent is heard anywhere. The afternoon. newspapers to-day dis tribute their congratulatons equally to the foreign secretary, Lord Lans- downe, on his good choice, and to Mir Herbert on his good fortune.
 New York, June 5.-This years budget was not made up without serl- OtlS ulSpuleS WIllllu LHc cdDlueI. duQt naturally, it could not be unmade with out reopening unpleasant controversies, says a London dispatch to the Tribune. Sir Michael Hicks-Be prudently de- cided to let well enough alone. While the remission of war taxation would have been the natural sequel of peace. nobody ill the house expected that the budget would be patched up. The min- isters themselves have not admitted that the army of South Africa can be materially reduced before the end of the year, and Colonial Secretary Cham berlain has been unwilling to have the grain duties taken off as long as the conference of colonial premiers prom ises to lead to important results While the income tax will not be reduced. it is probable that the harassing enforce ment of the collection of arrearages by the inland revenue officials will be un- dertaken. People of moderate incomes. who constitute the largest class of tax payers, have been terribly bled during the war period
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
AFTER COAL BARONS.
Many Connecticut Petitioners Ask for
 Action by Congress.

Many Connecticut Petitioners Ask for
 Action by Congress.
 Washington, June 5.--A petition signed by oyer 2O00 Connecticut men has been received by Representative Henry asking him to use his efforts to secure legislation to prevent the man. ipulation of the market by the coal trust The petition states that the people of the country are again called upon to submit to the exorbitant de- mands of the coal mine owners, who place the price of coal beyond the reach of the common people. The peti- tioners state their belief that ten- dency exists on the part of the mine oyners to limit the amount of coal mined and that congress should take such measures as will prevent further abuse of the people by this great mou- opoly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
TAKE STRIKERS PLACES.

San Bernardino, Cal, June 5:-The Santa Fe Co last night brought in a 1 carload of boilermakers from the eastd who will be set at work today unless prevented by the strikers. It Is said another carload will soon arrive. TheI strikers have been served with written{ notices of discharge. Trouble is feared 1
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

Chester, June 5-The trustees of the Chester Congregational church last night accepted the resignation of Rev Dwight Stone to take effect July 1. MT Stone will make an extended trip through Europe during the summer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
WORK or PRoTEssIoNALs.

South Norwalk, June 5-The safe in the Rowayton postoffice was cracked early this morning and stamps and money to the value of $25 were taken. Entrance was effected by prying open a rear window. Nitro-glycerine was inserted into hole in the safe and the door was blown to pieces. The police say it was the work of profess cionaIc
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
PASSED SECOND REAnINc

Berlin, June 5.-The bill providing for the Germanization of the Polish provinces of rrussia passed it's second reading in the lower house of the Prus- sian diet to-day. .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
DISCONTENT AMONG LABORERS.
The Goal Mine Strikers Are Looking Nov to Wash
 ingtOn For Relief. SUGGESTION THAT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ACT

Mine Workers Think That the Coal Barons Will Harken TO President-After All Nights Session the Trouble Between the Chicago Teamstefs and Pack
 Has Settled-Train Carrying Non-Union Men Derailed at Hughestown-Lackaw Valley Miners Have Parade Induce Workers to on Their Ranks
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-05
KR1t4nR IS NOT ILL.

The Hague, June 5.-There is no foundation for the reports that Mir Kruger is ill. On the contrary, he is enjoying good health.