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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
YoUNG's FATHER TALKS.
FSinks Son Innocent and Wi1 Do All
 In His Power to Help Him.

FSfnks Son Tnnocent and WiI1 Do All
 In His Power to Help Him.
 PARIS, Sept. 27.-A press represent atiye has interviewed John W. Young, father of William Hooper Young, who is charged with the murder in New York of Anna Neilsen Pulitzer. On the developments in the case against his son MT. Young said:
 t'I am now convinced from what has been published and from my own cable advices that ny son is innocent, and shall do the utmost in myS& power to help him, while if I thought him guilty of such horrible crime I would not move my hand to save him from jus tice
 ..He is wayward, but he never had a criminal tendency. The only explana- tion to my mind which can connect him with this crime is that he fell un- der the influence of some designing person who perpetrated the murder and through whom my son acquired a guilty Knowledge of the crime or pos sibly became an accessory after the fact
 '.The boy issnot insane, but his mem
 
 tai Strength. has been undermined by vicious habits intoewhich he fell while young. sM Ea
 ."Tshe dispatches say that a suit of my ,sonis lclothes was found in the trunk with the murdered woman's clothing. This itself is in his favor, for the perpetrator of crime would never convict himself in such an obvious way. This was done by the real mur- derer, who is using my son as a. screen.
 '1 wish to say that my son is not a member of the Mormon church, nor has he been connected with it for many years. We have been estranged for fifteen years. helped him frequently through my other son, but have not seen him because of his waywardness and his vicious habits, to which his un- fortunate failings are due.
 Tt was without my knowledge and consent that my son was living in nay apartments during my absence"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
MAY CAUSE A STRIKE
Flour Mill Managers Answer.
 Employees Union.
HAD ASKED FOR EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Hut Without Change In Pay-A Small Increase In Hourly Wage Off, fered, With the Desired
 Shorter Hours.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 27.- Formal answer has been made by the flour mill managers of Minneapolis to the demand submitted by their em- p1oyees' union for an eight hour day. The response in effect is as follows:
 1t is not our iIltentionyto oppose you or your union, bat when it comes to time of wages and hours we must sim ply repeat our answer made to you on May IT, that Minneapolis rgills cannot pay for eight hours work higher wages than mills in all other sections of the country pay for twelve hours work. Your work is mainly experimenting machines and is different from the work of men in many other employ ments, and you Cannot as is claimed for many other eInployments, do as much work in eight hours as in twelve hours.
 If, however, you have fully made up your minds that you want an eight hour day, we are willing to make the change and pay the following wages: Millers now receiving $3 to receive 35 cents an hour, machine men now re- ceiving $250 to receive 20 cents an hour, machine men now receiving $2.25 to receive 26 cents an hour, oilers now receiving $1.75 to receive g cents an hour.
 ''This will give you the eight hour schedule you have desired and in addi tion very large increase in the hour ly wage. If this proposition is turned down, we shall shut down our mills or employ other men who are more req sonable in their demands''
 The four mill employees union is to meet tomorrow afternoon, when the proposal of the pill mapagers will be considered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
President ea1ns steadily.

WASHINGTON Sept. 27.-The con dition of President Rooseyelt's injured leg shows steady and satisfactory progress toward Improvement There is only slight improvement percepti- ble from day to day, as the healing process is naturally slow and tedious. The president spent yesterday very quietly, his principal visitor being Sec retary Moody, who had some navy de pertinent matters to bring to his atten- tion. Dr. Rixey called for a short visit about o'clock, and Dr. Lung, the presidents regular physician, was with him for a brief time during the evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
TRUSTS.

TRUSTS snd at Be h combinations and by means of special privileges conceded monopoly power and therefore upon articles so as to prevent monopoly under the plea all existing laws against trusts and the We demand publicity the affairs corporations before origin designated monopoze any branch of business the prouc ton on Of & any articles @ of merchandise. dealing subject In proof of this convention which existing been noousy perverted nonopostic @ in fact or in in @ tendeocvn or corporations Of We We tDa the qa its and that it's schedules shelter tariff revision be immediately by highest conscientious of @orsl and we
  We Cuba may
  be fully recognized and promptly met
 SHIP SUBSIDIES. protest against republican policy granting shipping special
 ELECTIONS POPULAR VOTE. We the election United States popular vote and recognizing the obvious evils and injustice which have grown out of the present methods of selecting the judges of local courts and county and believing that the people offices judges ef local courts commissioners vote.
 DIRECT PRIMARIES AND SECRET BALLOT We the system of nominations the "d taking legislative lqely and also favor such egon shall make official ballots bearing the candidates
 CORRUPT PRACTICES of law prohibiting interference legislature TRIAL BY JURY that to the courts of should have eaupal rights demand the life due to the @ and we we urge the fixing the liability employers.
 LABOR LEGISLATION to purpose e 2 and S & all an a @ a policy government demand s1ca ot all f&renee frm that with their right of free laws dealing subject factory inspection.
 SPECIAL LEGISLATION. special and privileges to corporations and we de mand that this practice be abandoned.
 HOME RULE FOR CITIES 10 faith in the democratic nome rule We recommend system of uniform city charters leaving determination communities supplementary thereto give to the policy known as the referendum"
 PUBLIC UTILITIES. We maintain every municipality to determinefor whether or it the n be h which may by the right.
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  reports general public of of seeking
 CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM
 
 preservation pledge the constitution which communities in
 HOURS FOR VOTING
 We of the polls remaining all days of election D. all wOImen they
 
 politicians.
 CONCLUSION believing of principles appeal solicit the suffrage patriotic s*ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
Firebur corfennes.

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 27-The fire that burned the Farn, horses and car riages of the Nebraska Asylum For the Insane and threatened the hospital building last Wednesday was started by Frank Ackerson, q runaway inmate. He was found fourteen miles in the country and on Icing returned made a full confession. His insanity is of such a type that he was regarded harmless, and he had been allowed the privileges of the grounds. Superintendent Greene was severely burned at the time of the fire
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR NEW YORK. WILLIAM G. PAYNE

NeW CoaStWlSe Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily except Sum day) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York Il a.. III. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 E. R., 800 D. m. and foot East 31st street 3:15 D. m., due Bridgeport 6:30 P. m. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
 STEAMER ALLAN JOY Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sat .urdays) F o'clock midnight, due New York 400 a. m. Returning leaves New York pier 31 E. k. daily (except Sunday) at Il q. nl., due Bridgeport 3:00 D. m.
 Sundays, steamer William q. Payne leaves Bridgeport 9;00 Il. m., due New York 12 o'clock noon. Returning, leaves New York 5 D. h., due Bridge port $50 D. Ill.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
conduetor Killed rn caboose.

NEW YORK, Sept. Conductor Charles Hart was killed at Pelham Manor in collision between freight train and an engina-Hart was in the caboose of the train when an engine, running light, ran into 1t from the rear, telescoping it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
No Danger of Blood Poison.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 27.-A microscopic examination of the excre- ton of President Roosevelt's wound has been completed by Drs. F. B. Wynne, Charles E. Ferguson and w. T. s. Dodds of this city. The physi- clans agree that no, trace of dangerous matter was found in the serum. The five doctors who performed the opera tion to relieve the abscess on the presi- dents leg expressed the conviction at the time that there was no danger of blood poisoning, but as a matter of precaution the serum was submitted for examination to the three miscro- scopic experts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
Local Coal Dealer Refuses to SeH Coal
 at S1O Per Ton.

One of our local coal dealers has been offered SIG per ton for his coal at wholesale, but still he refuses to sell, not having any more than enough to furnish his own customers. The high- est price for coal here just now is $1O per ton and chances are that it will take another jump inside of few days.
 David Woodward, who has been spending a week at his home here, left yesterday for New York, after which he will go south.
 Business seems to be booming at the Greenville factory and present signs indicate busy winter.
 Jerome Leonard has sold his milk route to Harry Hartwell, who will take possession about October 1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
Premature Interest Paying.

NEW YORK, Sept 27.-4J. F. Morgan & Go. notified the shareholders of the various companies and corporations they would anticipate October interest and coupon payments next Monday, two days in advance of the required time. These payments, it is estimated, will approximate $14,OO0,O00. This ac- ton is taken to help relieve existing financial conditions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
SHAW WILL BUY BONDS
secretary of Treasury Ofers 1O5 For
 Government 5 Per Cents

secretary of Treasury Offers 1O5 For
 Government Per Cents.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The sec4 retary of the treasury has made public announcement that he will buy 5 per cent bonds of 1904 at 105 flat.
 Secretary Shaw believes that 105, the price he offers to pay for government lives of 1904, is reasonable and just and that, although the current quotations are slightly in excess of that figure, the excess is the result of imitation. At the price he offers a private investor would realize about 1.75 per cent for the time the bonds have yet to run.
 The amount of fives of 1904 now out standing is $19,410,350.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
n1nne Inn F,fttsb.,rg Hofe1.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 27. Y Fire has damaged the East End hotel to the ex- tent of s 1000. For time it was feared the entire structure would be destroyed and that the flames would spread to the Central stockyards, but prompt work confined the fire to the third floor of the hotel. The greatest confusion reigned among the POO guests, but all escaped. Miss Lizzie Fultz, an em- ployee, in whose room the fire started, was badly burned. It is thought the fire was caused by an explosion of gas. The hotel is owned by II. ". Auerton of Chicago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
HAPPENINGS

Mass will be celebrated in St Mary Magdalene's church at S:30 a. III. to- morrow. Services at the usual hours in All Saints and the Union churches.
 Mrs Ellen Brophil, who has been ill for some time, is much improved.
 Leslie Kennedy, who was assaulted about a week ago, is rapidly improv- inga
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27
Soft ConI Scars.

BOSTON, Sept. 27.-Soft coal is. fol lowing closely upon the heels of an thracite in the matter of price. The coal club of Boston has fixed the price of bituminous at 50 ton, a rise of $2.5O for the week. Hard coal remairs at $15, with very little to be had any where in this section.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-27

O A ST @ z n....4s. The Kind You Have Always B0JqH s'sssi'H' s s<Hzzl1Mx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
BRYAN GOES TO MEXICO.
It is Said That He Has Advice tc
 Offer the Government.

Mexico City Dec. 16.-The rumor that Mexico has taken diplomatic action at Washington looking to the checking of a further fall in silver through co-opera- tive international action. is commented on approvingly.
 The Government has received innumer- able suggestions as to the adoption of the gold standard. some for and some against that measure.
 Curiosity is expressed as to the purpose of MT. Bryans visit to Mexico at this time A report credits him with having views to submit to the Government.
 It Is said today that the Government has Tad offers of large gold loans from a French syndicate and British South African banking and mining group with headquarters in London, and a New York group headed by J. P. Morgan. In fact, rumors are crowding one another regarding this matter, which is now up- permost in all circles and which is dim- ishing popular interest in affairs of Vene- zuela. New York exchange premium l6S to 169.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
PEACE HAS NOT COME IN
 MONTGOMERY BASEBALL
MT. Semmes Holds Franchise Here and MT. Ragland Seems Dissatisfied General CarneS Boss
 of the Southern League.

ing restored between the American As-
 sociation and the National Association
 and expressed great qualification at the
 result. which, he says, makes contract
 jumping impossible He said, in this con-
 nection that he was on the peace com
 mittee. But for this agreement, there
 could not have been peace in the South.
 he said. He spoke also of the work of
 Mir. Aaron Frank as the Southern League
 ton.
 The matter of amendments to the con-
 stitution was deferred.
 The election of officers was next in
 order and Mr. Palmer took occasion to
 make a few remarks upon baseball in
 general pointing out the qualifications of a flrst-class presiding officer He then nominated MT. W. M. Kavanaugh for
 president. He was elected unanimously
 upon m n motion of Mr. Ab Powell. President Kavanapgh expressed his ap- preciatiop for what was done. He said that heA believed the president should
 have control, of the managers and play directors. He referred to some few troubles which had occurred on the dia- mond and said that he intended to stop whatever of rowdyism there was on the 1 diamond and would suspend insubordinate | players irrespective of the man or team. | He was in the sport for the love of it and wanted to see 1t lifted to the highest possible standard. The speaker was heartily applauded. MT. Hart D. Newman of New Orleans. was elected vice,president- The election of directors was taken up and resulted as follows: James Palmer of Nashville: J. N. Foster of Shreveport: Caruthers Ewing. of Memphis; Coffee Jackson of Birming- ham.
 AGr Newman moved to amend the con- stitntton SO that the board of directors will consist of five instead of four mem- bers.
 Mir Aaron Frank moved as an amend ment that the board be increased to six members with the president as perma- nent chairman. MT. Palmer said that if it was made six it might as we'll be made eight
 After some discussion all motions were withdrawn and the four above named were elected.
 Trustees were elected as follows: J. w Mcqueen of Birmingham; Aaron Frank of Little Rock and E. A. Lindsay of Nashville. These constituted the old board
 MT. Newman moved that a committee of three be appointed to take up the re- vision of the constitution and by-laws. The matter went over for the time being. MT. Newman moved to increase the ury to $S,6o0 a year, with as much as necessary of $500 for expenses. ThAs was carried.
 The president was allowed $500 for ex- penses during the past four months. A vote of thanks was also rendered him. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions of thanks to Mr. s. J. Hickey l of the American Association. for services ! rendered fin bringing about the settlement. Mesers Palmer, Travic and Fostet were 1 appointed,
 Secretary J. B. Nicklin was given a rising vote of thanks for his services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
DISPUTE OVER A HORSE.
Winner of Czar's Prize Believed to
 Be an American Animal.

New York Dec. 16.-A. M. Kirby. a lawyer of Windsor. Canada. and J. Cum ningham. a trainer employed by him. have sailed on the steamship Deutsch- land on their way to Russia. where they will be expected to identify a trotting horse, which the authorities suspect havs ing raced as Russian Boy" but 1t is charged that he is really William C. K, an animal formerly owned by Mir. Kirby and sold at one of the Madison Square Garden sales in 1899 to a party of for eigners, who said they intended racing him in Austria. William c. K. was an iron grey horse standing nearly Is hands and resembling in many points Russian bred trotters. He is by Pilot Medium Cora Russell. and was bred in Michigan and in MT. Kirby's hands made a mark of PIP. The Russian Government has sent for MT. Kirby and his trainer, pay ing all their expenses to Russia and back for the purpose of completing or disprov- ing the Identification of Russian Boy as William C. K. As Russian Boy, the horse has won Q number of stakes of importance, including the Czars prize of s25,000 for Russian bred horses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
FoREToLD IN DREAM.
Premonition of the Death of Mrs. U
 s. Grant.

New York. Dec. 16.-Mrs. Mary Grant Cramer, @ sister of General U. g. Grant. who lives with her sister, Mrs. Virginia Grant Corbin. at East Orange. N. J.. says, according to a dispatch to The Tribune. that the death of Mrs. Grant was foretold to her in a dream of De- cember 6.
 '"The dream was exceedingly vivid. d.'' said Mrs. Cramer. ''I thought Mrs. Grant came to my bedside. and placing her hand on my shoulder said impressively Mary, I've come to talk with you and to say goodbye. because I am not go- ing to be with you much longer
 Mrs. Cramer told her dream at the breakfast table the next morning and to her surprise friend of the family, Mrs. Katharine Lawrence. who was visiting them at the same. said that she. too. had had a similar dream. Mrs. Lawrence said she dreamed that Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Corbin stood. In the portal of Gen eral Grants tomb on Riverside drive New York and there appeared to be a large crowd of persons outside drawn up on the two lines waiting tne arriVa' of a cayalcade of some kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
ROUTINE OF MEETING.
What Was Done in Birmingham Yes
 'terday.

terday.
 Birmingham, Dec. l6.-(Special)- )-To- days meeting of the Southern Baseball Association was called to order by Presi- dent Kavanaugh.
 The minutes of the meeting of yester- day afternoon were read by Secretary Nicklin and were approved.
 Mir. Palmer of the Nashville associa- tion, addressed the meeting, presenting the agreement entered upon at the con- ference of last night, and asked that the rules be suspended and new business taken up. Carried.
 MT. Palmer then said that the rein statement of Memphis had been agreed upon and he moved that the club be re- instated in the association. Mir. High tower of Chattanooga called for the roll call on the proposition. Nashville. Blr- mingham, New Orleans, Little Rock, At- lanta and Shreveport all voted in the affirmative
 MT. Palmer offered proxy for Memphis and became the representative of that city.
 MT. Palmer then made a short talk. in which he said that there was one unpleas- ant incident which must take place to save baseball in the South. He then said that this was the dropping of Chatta- nOoga from the association, and he moved that this be done. He put the motion in writing, He based the motion upon Ar tice of the constitution, which provides "business reasons" as a reason for drop ping a club.
 MT. HIghtower said that he did not ex- pect to win the fight. but he expected to contest every point. and he wanted specifications in writing presented to the meeting.
 President Kavanaugh said that the Chattanooga attendance was small and the receipts had not been what was con- sidered a requisite amount. He said also that it WIS better to have Shreveport in the league than Chattanooga, both in the matter of location and attendance, saving that $50 was better in Shreveport than $150 in Chattanooga.
 The vote to drop Chattanooga was taken. Nashville, New Orleans, Little Rock, Atlanta. Memphis aye" Shreve-: port, mo" Six to one was the vote, ana Chattanooga was out of the league.
 Mir. Newman of New Orleans moved that the amount of money spent by Chat tanooga in preparing for the season of 1903 be ascertained and the association be reimbursed. He said that he did not want the club to lose a cent spent in the promotion of baseball in Chattanooga. The motion relating to this matter was tabled for the moment.
 Mir. Palmer moved that the Memphis peace agreement then be adopted. It was carried unanimously. This carries with it the agreement that Chattanooga 8 franchise goes to Montgomery to Messrs. Raphael Semmes and w. H. Ragland. The regular order of business Svas then taken up,
 President Kavanaugh delivered a short address in which he spoke of peace be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

Thursday and Saturday. via New Orleans and Southern Pacific
 Train No, carries through Pullman sleep ers from New Orleans to New York and Gin cinn&tt. and Jacksonville to st. Louis making sleeper to Chicago.
 Train No: carries through Pullman sleep natl and Chicago without change. Au through trains make close connections at Cincinnati. Evansville, St. Louis and New Or. West. -..--7
 For fursner information pertaining to rates. routes apd schedules consult ticket agents L. and N. R. R.. or write or call on W. l.. BEASLEY Passenger Agent. Union Station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Big Fire in Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 16.-Fire early today de- stroyed the six-story building at 329-3a3 Canal Street occupied by Murray and Company. makers of tents and awnings The warehouse of the Alfred Peats Com pany. which adjoins the Murray building, caught fire also and considerable loss was sustained. It Is estimated that the loss to Murray and Company. will aggregate $50.O00 and to the Peats Company about s1O.O0O. The total loss probably will reach S75000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Ontario to Rnv Land.

New York. Dec. 16.-According to the London correspondent of The Tribune. negotiations are still in progress by an English syndicate for acquiring by the Ontario government of concession for a large tract of land on terms similar to those offered an American syndicate for a tract of two million acres.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on trains 1 and between Birmingham and New Orleans Lebanon Junction and Cincin- natl; also on trains and between Mcntgom' cry and Guthrie, Ky. Service . Ia carte.
 New and handsomely built chair (seats free) are operated on trains and between Cincinnati and New Orleans. High back seat through trains between Cincinnati. Louisville. St Louis, Evansville. Memphis Nashville and New Orleans.
 Train No. i carries through Pullman sleep from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans. '-'
 Train No 8 carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and St. Louis to Jacksonvilie also through tourist sleepers to San Francisco. leaving Montgomery at s:s6 D. m. Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Car Works in Mexico.

Mexico City, Dec. 16.-The Senate has approved House bill granting a conces- sion to Isaac Hutchinson for the estab- lishment of car works in this country. which is likely to be the foundation of a new national industry. The bill to pro- vide g, 800 900 for public edifces and sani- tation works in Vera Cruz has passed the House and gone to the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Admiral Casey Leaves Frisco

San Francisco. Dec. 16-The flagship New York. flying the pennant of Rear Admiral Silas Casey. will leave port to- morrow for Santa Barbara, and will re- main there until after Christmas. The departure of the New York will leave this harbor without warship but Admi- three Yeeks.