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New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

having constituted the bane and blight OF the
nation for the greater part of the nineteenth
century For Don Jaime. the only son OF Don
Carlos. is reported to be dying at Nice. and
the only other prince OF the Carlist branch OF
the House of Bourbon is Don Alfonso the child
less brother of the Pretender. This disappear
ance of carlisrn is indeed the only bit of sun
shine in the very stormy outlook which now
confronts Spain
With regard to the ceremony by means or
which King Alfonso will take into his hands the
executive power in May next, it will resemble In
nany respects the coming of age of the young
Queen of Holland. Thus there will be no coro-
nation-there has been none in Spain for hum
dreds of years But the Spanish crown. circle
OF gold. richly decorated with jewels and
precious stones adorned with eight leaves and
closed with four arches, will be borne before
the young King on a cushion in the procession
and will be placed on cushion beside him when
he takes his seat on the throne, with the royal
sceptre in his hand. and takes the oath as King
TO observe the constitution, whereupon the
President of the Senate proclaims him King
The young King. may add. has grown very
tall; SO tall. indeed. that he has to stoop in
order TO kiss his mother who is far from being
a short woman. and he is likewise developing
very marked fringe of dark down on his upper
lip.
In Italy two changes are imminent. For her
understanding with France on the subject of
Tripoli. the existence of which has become
known since the new year through indis-
cretion on the part of the Gallo Ambassador
at Rome, may be said to constitute the death
knell of the Triple Alliance. and serves to ex-
plain why the Kaiser should be endeavoring
to secure, If not allies. at any rate new
friends among the great powers. The Triple
Alliance was avowedly organized-for purposes
of defence il is true-against France and Rus
sia and in the origin was cemented by economic
as we'll as political and military bonds. Italy
has, however freed herself from her tariff OBJ
legations toward Germany, and Austria has
put an end to the disastrous economic war
which she had instituted against France in
Difference to the wishes OF her allies. and has
now effected with France political understand
ing with regard to Tripoi which for many
reasons must have been exceedingly distaste-
full TO the German Government. According to
the terms of this arrangement France under
takes to give Italy free hand in Tripon and
to make no attempt to add that portion of the
Sultan's dominions to her African Empire. The
Importance OF TripoH to Italy consists there
in that It will eventually give her a foothold on
the African shores OF the Mediterranean. that
it will diminish the danger now constituted by
the proximity of the French naval stronghold
Of ,Blserta, in Tunis, to Sicily and Southern
Italy and that there is large Italian popula-
ton in Tripon which virtually monopolzes the
whole of the foreign trade.
The understanding about the matter which
has served to remove the principal. indeed. the
only remaining source of Italian i'll will against
France. and differences between the two nations.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

passed among the young men of Newark that
John Littell going to form a volunteer company
He of commanding stature, stronger
than most Of his fellows. and very popular He
had proved in several ways that he did not know
what fear was, and the young men focked to his
standard. The women of Newark were as much
interested In the news of the company as
were the men, for Littell a handsome fellow
and more than of them secretly loved him.
They came TO him. and asked what they could do
TO help the company. Persuade the young man
who cares most for you to volunteer" he said TO
each one, and the young were persuaded.
When the company lists full. the women
wanted to do something more, and again they con-
suited the gallant captain We have no uni
FORMS was the only suggestion he had TO make
The word passed around that Captain Lit
tells company, which going be the pride
Of Newark. needed uniforms. The cloth was forth
coming from various sources, and sewing bees be-
came the rage. The matrons did what they could
by throwing open their homes, but IL was the
younger women who did most of the work Only
a few uniforms had been made when the girls de-
cided that they did like the original color OF the
towcloth.
What is TO hinder US from dyeing it other
There is plenty OF dye declared another girl
form TO be proud Of
This question of color a weighty one. Some
OF the women favored red until Captain Littell
reminoed them that it was the color worn by the
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02
THOUGH DEFEA TED, THE DON
ASKS, WITHOUT RANCOR,
FOR OUR FRIENDSHIP.

At no time within the memory of the present
generation has the face OF Europe presented so
Interesting a picture to the student of interna-
tional politics this juncture. Old alliances
are in the act Of being dissolved. new ones are
being sought and found, domestic policies
being subjected TO the most radical changes,
and in all this confusion there remains only one
thing clear and transparent, namely, the eager
ness Of each Of the powers Of the Old World
10 establish itself the particular friend of the
United States-of course at the expense of the
others Uncle Sam is surrounded on every side
by foreign rulers and their representatives,
who. pointing to themselves, whispering in
his ear "Codlns the friend, not Short" In
deed, there is so much humOr in the situation,
so much to suggest themes for the caricaturist,
that It is 10 be hoped that it's comcality may
not blind the readers of The Tribune to all that
there is fattering to this country in the
nestness which the foreign powers are display
ing to secure its goodwill For it looks very
much if close relations with the United
States and intimate friendship with this great
republic were to be from on the keynote
of their foreign policy, and as if the centre of
gravity in international affairs, after having
been situated in turn in London. Vienna, Paris.
Berlin and st. Petersburg during the nine
teenth century. is to be located from hence
forth at Washington.
Even Spain desires Americas friendship. and
with absence of rancor worthy of a brave
and chivalrous nation, extends hand, which
has received hearty grasp in response. For
the of 1898 served vastly to increase the
sentiments of mutual respect and consideration.
She has asked that this country should be es
pecially represented at the festivities in con-
nection with the coming Of age OF the young
king. next May-festivfties that do not include
any ceremony OF coFonation-and 1t is in re-
xponse TO this invitation that DR.. ]. L. NJ. Curry,
formerly Minister TO Spain, and persona gra-
tissirna TO her reigning house. will proceed to
Madrid few weeks hence. commissioned by
the President to act envoy extraordinary
this occasion. so important to Spain.
For the sixteenth birthday OF Don Alfonso
promises to inaugurate a era in his much
tried kingdom. the future course of which will
be watched with the utmost interest On Nav
IL next the Queen Mothers regency will come
to end She will surrender the helm of the
Spanish ship Of state into the inexperienced
hands Of her sixteen-year-old boy, and lest
the royal lad should in any way be handicapped
by her presence or by the popular belief that
he remains IN the least degree subject to her
Influence she is actually moving out of the
royal palace TO the suburban royal residence of
the Prado leaving him TO live alone and awav
from her, with his married sister and the lat
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

in order to put an end to the widespread and
deep rooted dissatisfaction throughout the
kingdom. which is driving people into the
ranks Of the Republican party. But whether
General Weyler is the man to do this in con-
junction with the ultra-conservative Prince
Charles OF Bourbon and a sixteen yea r old
King, remains TO be seen. and It is probable
that any reactionary move any attempt to in
terfere with constitutional rights usurpation
OF dctatorial power. will be Immediately fol-
lowed by revival Of active hostilities on the
part Of the Republicans, who constitute the
most powerful party in Spain to-day and the
most serious danger to the monarchy, COM
prising they do in their ranks, not merely
the professional men. but likewise the laboring
masses OF the towns and cities. They form a
peril far more grave than Carlism The lat
ter, indeed. seems about to vanish from the
scene as a factor in Spanish political life. after
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

h1ght OF that ball. said Kidney. Just by way OF
letting them know that the war is NOT over
why can't We raid them?" said young Joralemon
which was just the answer one would expect from
man who had not lost chance TO make trouble
for the redcoats during several years of war I'VE
might swoop down them and capture an
onncer or two, besides giving them A pretty FRIGHT
=, ~ could be done" declared Kidney after sor,a
iinought on dancing nights the soldiers are ai
I1meu NV 70 nave drinking contest I've been told
suspicious" 0' '''''0 Seased 10 De
-. Betfer take a couple of fellows along" " ad
Fgsd Ss Joraiemon And they were not hard To nnd
ne ground was covered with deep snow ana ~
SIeu Trip 70 bergen Heights behind team az fast
nofses LOOK little time. They left Newark So as 70
tSSacn vie camp about midnight, and they found
tne GARRISON reVelling in drunkenness They naesaJ
lne sodlers quarters without attracting aftfnfion
SO intent We're the redcoats in their sport Ths5
grove on 70 the schoolhousc. which had been tIrnd
int9 paiIroom by the officers The dance was AZ
ius , helgnt ana half dozen officers in brilliant new
unlIorfns were engaged in a stately mnuet win as
many pretty Tory girls. Other men and won Wion as
were slanulns ABOUT the walls seated on a littIa
platIorm watching the dancing. 0
II is shame 10 spoil the fun" laughed
Jorhlenloh as Kidney returned to the sled To re
them ' ieN Us at
with as much noise as possible the four mon
rusheo up 70 tne schoolhouse. Kidney shouted out
orders as though he had company at his hack
SURROUND the schoolhouse. boys" he shouted ann
AT the hrst shout from without the dancers
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02
ARKLEGENDARY LORE
"REMINISCENCES OF REVOLUTIONARY
DAYS-ORIGIN OF JERSEY BLUES
A DINNER WITH WASHINGTON

Newark may be deficient in Colonial traditions
when compared to of the towns in the sllbur-
ban belt, but when one comes 10 legends of the
years in which the Colonies fought it out with
Great Britain and made States out of themselves
there is no end Of stories which are told. New
aTkers OF to-day like TO tell how their forefa theirs
fought and bled with bravery and daring and how
their mothers suffered from British cruelty as did
the mothers and fathers in all New. -sev They
are passing the legends TO futurs generations
because they are part of family history If II
We're not for these direct descendants of The nrIn
olpals who figure in the oldtime stories most of
them would have been forgotten for Newark Is
strangely barren of material relics of the IA 81
There are perhaps two old houses within the limits
OF the city which were built before the Revolution
ana q quaint brick church, for which the ground
vas proken IN l1sa All OF the old taverns the
mouse which was General Washington's headouar-
tiers. the barracks OF the Hessian troopers have
3ngs. '- ONi'D-
1t was not long after the New-Englanders be-
gan the struggle with the British that word was
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10 10 dine at His Excelency General Washnston's
tDe ana the pleasure OF seeing for the first tirna
the celebrated Mrs. Washington. Instead OF the
i Usual SUBJECTS OF great mems tables such as con-
querlng or worlds and bringing the whole human
race INTO Sub1ecton of their will or OF the alegac
OF assemblies and balls and the sublimtv OF fasteS
IN dress, the simple but very laudahle tonc os
dstiGuiture was introduced by his excelIency who
mink discussed the subject with great dep-res
Oh ,. (uGgnent and knowledge. The wine circuISteS
with hoerahty, but the greatest degree of decorIm
noon. '0 VI 'he AFTER
In an entry a month or two later the lieutenan+
tells of curious military ball. with its character
istic dearth of women:
ms afternoon an entertainment was g,ver b,,
ii-IieuteHaIt colonel Stevens of the ID Rerinant
ms eXcelency General Washington the NJ rnnis
9e I i1alayette and families and the officers Of The
ioa! TN AIuiery Ills excellency and the maroniS
leIt us az dark whereupon we immediate teIv nrenad
lamented the absence of the ladies of 9ur scn,atDt
ance VINO would have graced the ball bad thny
3oeeh theIe, ana rendered the entertainment nsr
iieSIIy Cohsuhnnate. Mrs. Stevens was the ani,,
iauy that graced the assembly. '
newark VIII never forget the sad story Of Tamas
caldwell the hghting parson. who married Hannah
ogden shortly before the war began Caldwell vas
pastor or the church at Elizabethtown and went
10 the war as chaplain or the Jersey Brigade His
wlfe TOOK their children to Connecticut Farms for
erea'er saiety' and was there when Baron Knyp-
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But Captain Littell was not the only daring
Newark spirit who took part in the Revolution as
the descendants Of John Kidney and Henry Jor-
aIemon are ever ready to testify. They were
friends before the began and fought their way
through successive grades until both made
captains One winter, toward the close Of the
war. found them at their homes waiting for spring
and a beginning OF the operations which were 10
end in British defeat The British were still in
possession of New-York. and had several forts
scattered along the Jersey shore in which the
British regiments were quartered. one Of these
forts was on Bergen Heights. and stories Of the
gay times enjoyed by officers and men had reached
Newark. The young women of several Tory fami-
lies in Newark received invitations for dinner and
ball from the British officers. They were much
troubled because their parents would not let them
accept but they made the best OF II by boasting 20
all their friends In this way it came to the ears
Of the two captains. who at home on furlough
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hesitated in alarm. AS the orders followed, the
officers dropped the dainty hands OF their partners
and seized their swords. The women crowded away
from the door and waited.
You all my prisoners shouted Kidney,
he opened the door and stepped inside. The long
muskets Of the others of the party could be seen
in the doorway. Their bayOnets Elistened in the
light which came from the many candles about the
room
One of the BTitishers started forward, sword in
hand but no fell back when Kidney raised his
pistol and shouted. Surrender. all of you. I'll
order my 10 shoot"
The British officers were formed in line and
marched past the captain. He tapped one OF them
on the shoulder and told him pass out the door
where he was seized by the three men who were
waiting. To refugee, well hated in Newark for
certain scuryy tricks which he had played his
former neighbors, was given a similar order. The
Americans then made rush for their sled, and
made good their escape before the officers could
prisoners were landed in Jail at Morristown and
the disgust and anger OF the British, when they
learned how they had been tricked. knew no
bounds.
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hausen and his five thousand Hessians moved from
Staten Island to Elizabethtown. The hired
troopers. angered by the spirited resistance with
which their advance met fired the town and killed
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

Journal kept by one OF Newarks lighting sons
during the seven years is carefully pre-
served in the Pennington family. II was written
by William S Pennington, who in the artillery
and many interesting Incidents OF the period are
recorded He gives this account OF a dinner which
General Washington gave to General Knox and
General Howe:
Tuesday. December 2s-This day had the honor
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Nem-1erssn advertisements.

Continued on fifth page
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British; He favored blue. and blue it was. At
least the pantaoons dyed that color. for the
women discovered that there was not enough dye
az hand 70 make the uniforms entirely blue. The
very hne appearance as they paraded through tho
streets. After they had shown their fighting quail
tues on more than one bloody field, they came
De De, ,t kpo%n as the Jersey Blues" an appellaton
~hlch Jerseymen are proud of to this day
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many OF the inhabitants. According to the moxs
trustworthy story, and one that has been gtvea a
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28
1.-THE CHRISTENING GAG"
Infant Was Provided, But the Tale
 Was Not Accepted by the Police.

Infant Was Provided, But the Tale
 Was Not Accepted by the Police.
 Hartford, April 2S.-A determined ef- fort is being made by the police to stop the sale of liquor in tenement houses on Sundays and a close watch is kept upou those that are under suspicion. One of the gags used by those who are caught is to say that the beer or llquor was put i'll in large quantities III pre- paration for christening. This cX- cuse was given by Ernest Cajhenie of No 64 Village street yesterday after noon. but the police did not believe It. The man occupies three rooms at that number and the place has been watched for some time. Sergeant Cree don and Officer Williams visited it yes terday afternoon and in one room they found three men and a woman drinking beer. One of the men said he was q boarder and was treating the others, having bought the beer on Saturday night. There was partly filled case of beer in the room
 Tn another room the police found an other case of beer and the proprietor said he had it to drink but not to sell The police continued their search and under the bed they found several more cases. Tn all there were 199 bottles of beer and two boxes of empty bottles. The proprietor did not say anything about the christening until the police had found the hidden beer and then he sprang ii. To substantiate his state ment he showed an infant to the po- lice. The police did not see the child when they first entered the house md whether it was brought in for the oc- casion or not they could not say
 If there was christening last night the guests must have been dry, for the police took away all the beer they found in the house and arrested the proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28
Explosion kills Five.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, April 2S.-By the explosion of the upper powder mill of the Shenandoah Powder company at Kreb's Station, about four miles from here, five employees were instant ly killed, and all the buildings of the plant were blown to pieces. The killed are Irwin Wolf. Amos Yarnall, w. J. Lindermuth, Elmer Stauffer and John Ruppert The cause of the explosion will probably never be known, as all the men employed about the magazine were killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28
MILLIONAIRE PLANTS MONEY
Hartford Lawyers Comforting With At tOrneys of the Local Heirs.

Hartford Lawyers Conferring With At
 torneys of the Local Heirs.
 In order to avoid, if possible, law suit for Sl6OO0,000 against the estate or the late Henry B. Plant, the multi millionaire, meeting was held in the office of Burpee x Carmody to-day be- tween Colonel Burpee, representing Charles E. and Horace G. Hoadley, and a representative from the law firm of Hyde, Gross & Shipman of Hartford, representing the Plant es- tate. The Headley brothers live in this city on Highland Park Charles D. IS the district manager of the New England Mutual Life Insurance com pany and Horace G. is treasurer and manager of the Waterbury Tool Co. The late Mir Plant was their uncle and thought great deal about them. It will be remembered that Mir Plant was the owner and originator of the line of steamships that bear his name travel ing between New York and southern ports. The estate was appraised at about $20,0OO,OOO For months the courts inS both New York and Connect isut were quite busy trying to decide VI Wi1iNh otclC All ldul WdS d resi- dent at the time of his death In that contention there was a large number of prominent attorneys engaged, and after q month of wearying wrangle it was decided that testator was a resi- dent of this state at the time of his death. Attorney Lynde Harrison of New Haven, representing the adminis- trator of the estate, paid to the state secretary as the state tax on the estate the sum of about SS0,000.
 For the past few weeks there has been considerable talk of suit being brought against the estate by the local heirs, the Hoadleys. Upon what grounds suit could be instituted those who knew would not tell. To day it leaked out that the consultation held with Colonel Burpee was regard ing the place of distribution of the es- tate. The Hartford lawyers main tained that the place should be ill New York state while the HoadIeys through their counsel held that as the estate had been adjudged to belong to Con- necticut this was the proper place. They could not see how it could be otherwise. What decision was ar rived at, if any was decided upon, was not obtainable, the discussion be- ing in progress at press hour. The probabilities, however, art that no agreement can be reached and that therefore the courts will be resorted to.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28
WAISTS FROM 39C
 TO $I2.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-28
Henvx Freight wreck.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, April 2S.-A freight wreck occurred on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern road at the Grand Rapids and Indiana cross ing last evening. Twenty cars are piled up, and twelve cars have been burned. One man is missing. The loss is very heavy.